Monday, February 20, 2012

Magnolia-licious - Let's spring into a blog hop!!

Hi everyone and happy Monday!! Is that a conundrum????  ;) It's the third Monday in the month, so that means it's time for the Magnolia-licious Design Team to have our monthly blog hop!! This month, our theme is "Spring is right around the corner".  Now if you've arrived here from seeing my awesomely talented design team sister Barb, then you're on the right track! If not, you'll want to start from the beginning at the Magnolia-licious Hightlites Blog.  You don't want to miss a single thing!!  Here's what I came up with for you today


I chose to use #225 Tilda with Daisy from the 2012 Sweet Crazy Love Collection. I don't see the full size in stock right now, but the mini is available! I also used #505 Stone Pathway for my background. Both images were stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and colored with a mixture of ProMarkers and Copics. Don't forget that Diana carries a HUGE selection of Magnolia images for you to choose from, and is the North American Distributor for the Mini Magnolias as well!! Her customer service and prices are the BEST! So be sure and visit Magnolia-licious for ALL your Magnolia needs! And don't forget to check out her amazing selection of fabulous dies while you're there! You'll find not only Magnolia Doohickey dies, but also Memory Box, Cheery Lynn, Marianne, and Poppystamps too!!


That yummy paper is Pion from my friend Christina, and it's matted with Bazzill cardstock. Thank you Christina! I've been saving it for something special and FINALLY got up enough nerve to actually use some of it. LOL! I do love hoarding beautiful paper!!  I used some lace from my stash, and gathered it up down the side of the vertical layer of paper. It's held there by simply using Scor Tape. If you haven't tried Scor Tape yet, you are missing out! It's amazing! The flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the bow is made from May Arts silk ribbon  Added some machine stitching and called her done!



I've got some fun calorie free candy for a person that leaves a comment on my this post before 11:59 PM Sunday night, Feb 26th. Now it's time for you to head over to see the extraordinarily talented Angie! Thanks so much for hopping along with us today, and I hope you play along for a chance to win an awesome prize from the FANTABULOUS Diana at Magnolia-licious!!! Have a wonderful week! Hugs!

55 comments :

Desire Fourie said...

Absolutely stunning - a work of art. Loving the flower arrangement.
Hugs
Desire

Unknown said...

I love the stitiching and the lace and colors.

I have My First free candy on my blog if you want to enter the drawing.

Hugs Tammy Ortiz
Blog: http://tammyscrapincorner.blogspot.com/

cabio's craft corner said...

Adorable card with gorgeous details Sharon. Lovely colored Tilda and the lace trim is so very pretty :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Renkata said...

Sensational card. The scene is amazing.

Teala said...

Gorgeous card Sharon! I love the stone path! Thanks for your inspiration!

CraftyC said...

Totally gorgeous Sharon, so sweet
Clairexx

cardsonly said...

what a lovely paper u used at this card love the colors and the flowers really stunning

with love celine

Cheryl said...

Hi Sharon!! Your satin bow and beautiful roses are a perfect accent to your stunning coloring on our girl!! Love your card!!

ulrike said...

Wow, stunning card! Love it.

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Wow this is so gorgeous!!! I love your colouring and the composition is fantastic :)

Louise said...

Fabulous spring card, love the stitching and the lace you added.
Louise

angelwhispers said...

Sharon this is just stunning and a perfect Spring creation the colours looks so vivid and really pop! Love it! Chanelle xxx

Janie Printz said...

Well Miss Sharon you started my day off on the right foot as this was the 1st card I saw this morning & what a treasure she is. Beautifully colored to match that wonderful paper & your signature bow. Thanks for sharing what you love to do so that others may enjoy your amazing talent.
Big hugs from Montana, Janie

Lily Anuska said...

Hi. Wonderful. I love the scene you created and all details. Hugs. Lily Anuska

Lillian A said...

Wow - I love these peach/coral colors you've used, Sharon - so feminine, so girly, so gorgeously adorable! Your cards are always something to drool over and gives me incentive to try harder myself. Super pretty card!!

Raissa Costa said...

So cute!!!!
Kisses

Ruth Ann Hunter said...

My kind of card!! Just love this Tilda,the Stone Path and your coloring. All this plus your paper choice makes for a stunning card and of course love that silk bow! Have some of that ribbon but haven't used it yet just like looking at it. Hugs, Ruth Ann

Tracey said...

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! This is so stunning Sharon!! I love it!! xx

Norma said...

Sharon, sorry I've been MIA from your blog. What a gorgeous card. I love the soft colours. Wonderful scene--I have to use that stonepath stamp more..LOL. Fabby colouring as always. Beautiful embellishments. Ooh, your signature bow matches the bow in Tilda's hair. Cool!
Hugs,
Norma

Danielle Champagne said...

OH! la la...Sharon, what a delight! I love this Tilda... she is sooo sweet, and love the little garden behind her. Aren't you afraid of putting the cissors in those papers? they are sooo gorgeous. I love all the details, your lace border is sooo pretty, the flowers divine.
Gorgeous card.
Hugs.

Barb Hardeman said...

Ladybug! This is just fabulous! It's elegant! Your stitching and use of the lace is awesome! I love the pleated lace down the side of your card. What gorgeous coloring you've done, bright, sunny, cheerful, everything we want and hope for with Spring nearly hear! Your embellishments are fabulous! You just can't go wrong with some pretty flowers on a card...hugs...Barb <><

Stampin Mindy said...

Sharon,
This is lovely. The papers are gorgeous and so is your coloring. Such beautiful work, as always.

Hugs, Mindy

Elle said...

OMG WOWser, wowser wowser! I would adore this gorgours stamp since it is no longer available at this time. Please pick me! I will be your best bud forever! Elle Kasban

Angie said...

Wow! So pretty Sharon! Love the stamp you chose to work with too...hehe ;-) Pink is definitely the 'in' color for spring this year!

Angie

Monique said...

What a beautifull card Claudia!

Hugs Monique

Candy said...

Great card, Sharon!!
Tilda is just gorgeous. Love the colour of the path and your 'grass'. Beautiful paper.
I was just thinking for someone who didn't
sew on her cards - you have become excellent at it.
Big Hugs, Candy

Sandy said...

Sharon - this has to be one of the most beautiful cards you have ever made! Your coloring - big sigh!!! Wonderful. The design work can not be beat -- you are indeed talented and you cross so many card types and styles. You take my breath away Sharon, with all your cards!!
Sandy

stephanne said...

That paper is gorgeous, no wonder you were hanging on to it!! Loving your image work, stunning colouring and shadowing and the flowers and lace, ooooh, love it!!
hugs, stephanne

Anonymous said...

Delightful card, beautifully coloured
Hugs Julie P

mgoll88 said...

I love your card...wow, is that fantastic!!!
The image is great and wonderfull colored... and all the flowers...perfect!

LG
Michaela

Sharon in Arizona said...

Hi there Sharon - I love this stamp and after seeing your adorable card I think I have to jump right over to Diana's and order it. Your colors are so bright and cheerful and I love your coloring! Have a wonderful day - hugs, Sharon :o)

Paula said...

Gorgeous card! I love this Tilda and she looks just perfect with this beautiful DP. great job on this card!!!

Unknown said...

WONDERFUL, gorgeous card! Love those colors, Wow! Hugs! Leah Ann

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Wow, your coloring is amazing, love the cobblestones and the cute scene you created.

Only By His Grace said...

Super Spring card Sharon. I love the background stone pathway with this Tilda. I always love your bows too.
Great job.
Hugs Maz

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness Sharon!! She's absolutely adorable!! I love all of the lace and stunning details on your creation!! Coloring is as beautiful as always dear!! HUGS :)

Regina Easter said...

oh my word, this is sooooooooooo precious and the colors are just fantastic girl...hugs

Chrissy said...

So beautiful Sharon, love your colouring and papers, gorgeous design...just so pretty.

Luv CHRISSYxx

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Wow! This card is beautiful inside and out. I love the image you have chosen, a perfect choice to show the beginning of spring. I love the beautiful papers and embellishments you have chosen. Thanks for sharing this truly inspirational work of art.
hugs Julie

Lisa said...

Beautiful Sharon! I really love your paper! Your creations are just gorgeous!
Big Hugs!

Juliana Montoya - ILuvVintageScrap said...

Hey Sharon,

This card is soooo beautiful the colors are so spring!!! You colored Tilda soo nice Love it!!
Hugs
Juliana

debby4000 said...

Adorable Sharon, love it.
luv
Debby

Ivonne said...

Hi Sharon. Gorgeous card. Love the bright colors and the DP. So beautiful! Hugs, Ivonne

Gail said...

What a beautiful card. I love lace on mine and never thought to put two different kinds, in different directions on any one card. It's absolutely lovely looking. Hugs, Gail

Jean said...

Such a beautiful card and colors are so gorgeous, the layout is outstanding and your Tilda is so adorable.. love the pebble walkway and your coloring is so gorgeous!! A great card Sharon!
Hugs, Jean

Yulis Kartika said...

a beautiful card !!!!

Karen Howard said...

Wow, this is really beautiful! Love the layout and your coloring is fabulous!

Dorte said...

Such a lovely spring card. Adorable colours, image and embellishments. Thank you for sharing.
Enjoy your day.
Dorte,x

Carol Meadows said...

I love the colors you used on this card.... right here is definitely some "eye" candy for me! Thanks for sharing! Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

CraftyLyn said...

so much on this card, its lovely!
Great colour scheme

Kate said...

Sweet card, love that you've got some darker colours in there too.

** kate **

Teresa said...

What a superb Spring card, it's gorgeous. Teresa xx

CraftyNatalie said...

beautiful, so talented.

Brook said...

What a sweet card. I just love that Magnolia and the papers are perfect with it. Beautiful bow!

Dawn said...

Wonderful card! Beautiful scene, gorgeous colours and I love the softness the lace adds to your design.

Hugs, Dawn