Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Magnolia-licious sketch challenge for July

YAY! It's July! Time for swimming pools, BBQ's, lazy days in the sun, and a new sketch challenge from the Design Team at Magnolia-licious! This month's sketch is by the amazingly talented Jacque Beddingfield! I LOVE this sketch! I just recently got this beautiful Tilda (#341 Blowing Hearts) from Magnolia-licious, and I am in love with her. I just think she is way beyond precious.
I reversed the sketch cause I wanted Tilda to be facing the sentiment instead of away from it. I got just a wee bit irritated trying to show the true color of the layering cardstock. It's actually a very dark brown that looks awesome with the DP, but no matter what I did with my photo, it looks black.
I learned how to make these awesome flowers from my design team sister, Cheryl Rowley. She did hers with her scalloped heart Nestabilities. I don't have that set, so I just used the scalloped heart cut from the Doodlecharms cartridge with my Cricut Expression. (looks the same - that's why I didn't buy the nesties) I cut out eight for each flower and distressed the edges with chalk ink, punched a little hole on the bottom of the hearts, and then scrunched them all up. They're a lot of fun to make and I'm sure I'll be making lots of these in the future! Thanks Cheryl!


All layers are machine stitched, and the layer with Tilda is popped up from the card base. It's not very often that Tilda has ears, so I took full advantage by giving her pink pearl earrings!
The tag is another fun stamp from Magnolia-licious. I just tacked it down and ran it through my printer for the sentiment. It's double popped off the card. The DP is Basic Grey Bittersweet and the colored cardstock is Bazzill. White cardstock is cryogen white that has just a touch of sparkle to it. LOVE it!!

And a peek at the inside. That's it for today. So please be sure and visit Magnolia-licious Highlites. The other designers will be posting their cards as they get them done. We would truly love it if you would play along with us! Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! HUGS!
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28 comments:

  1. Regina EasterJune 30, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    oh my isn't she adorable...hugs

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  2. JacqueJune 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful card, Sharon...that Tilda is the cutest and those colors are just yummy!!! Great take on the sketch, sweetie!!! Love this card!! Hugs..Jacque

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  3. DanniJune 30, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Totally, totally adorable!! Love the flowers!! Love this!

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  4. CamiJune 30, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Oh this is so adorable, Sharon. I love this Tilda (and many others!) and the way you colored her. The DPs are very pretty also. Great take on this sketch! Hugs, Cami

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  5. Linanna DESIGNSJune 30, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Good morning sharon, wow hunny this is such a pretty card i love the tilda image you've used and those delicious papers! hope you ae having a good week and keeping cool, hugs Linda x

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  6. SheriJune 30, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Those flowers are just THE most adorable flowers I have ever seen. I really want to try my hand at sewing, but ...sadly ..no sewing machine at my house....I'm thinking..I may jut need to come to your house for a day trip ..hehe Wonderfully inspiring card Sharon

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  7. cabio's craft cornerJune 30, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful card Sharon! Stunning design & coloring. Since I am not good at sewing, I always admire people with good stitching skills. Of course I am talking about your stitching work, it's fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  8. NancyJuly 1, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    Hi Sharon...what a beautiful card! I love the flowers what a perfect touch.The design papers are perfect with this perfect little Tilda. Love Love Love your card!

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  9. CandyJuly 1, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Hi Sharon,
    Your work is always stunning. Love what you have done with your new Tilda. She is gorgeous. I noticed her pearl ear-ring immediately!
    Beautiful paper and layout!!!!
    Big hugs, Candy

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  10. MonicaJuly 1, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Sharon, only one word can say it all--awesome!!! Beautiful colors and coloring. Love her earring too, just perfect details, just awesome.

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  11. CherylJuly 1, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    Wonderful card, Sharon! I love how you've colored her pretty dress and her hair is just perfect! Your flowers are terrific! Great use of Jacque's sketch! (It's on my to do list!)
    thanks for the link up, sistah!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    I love the color combination that you used on this card and Tilda is colored beautifully. I just love it! Angela

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  13. SandiJuly 1, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Sharon, the card is oh so lovely, love the heart flowers, will have to give it a try. Hugs

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  14. Barb HardemanJuly 1, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Sharon this is so awesome! What a gorgeous job you did with the DSP and the layers. The stitching just makes it so finished looking. Coloring is fantabulous! A Very sweet card...

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  15. NorineJuly 1, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    this is just adorable and love the flowers
    Hugs
    Norine

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  16. IttybittyinkspotstooJuly 1, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    AHHH, just gorgeous!! Love your colors and the Tilda! Coloring is awesome!!
    Just beautiful!!!
    hugz
    deb

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  17. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    your Tilda is colored up so sweet! Perfect!
    Pam Going Postal

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  18. scrappinlilJuly 1, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Oh she is so cute....I don't have her, I have others.....Love the card..and the way you did the heart flowers...I might have to scraplift that idea...might try that today...TFS

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  19. lovemypaperJuly 1, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    So very cute! I left you a award on my blog.

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  20. KatieJuly 1, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Saron, she's just darling!
    Fab coloring as usual :)

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  21. TifanyJuly 1, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous card yet again!

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  22. LaurenJuly 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous card! Your coloring is wonderful!

    Thank you for taking the time to vote and comment on my card.

    Lauren

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  23. EulandaJuly 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your stuff! I love this and since I DO have these nesties I am sooooo off to my scraproom to try those this weekend. How very cool! Pink and brown are one of my favorite color combo's. What a great card!

    Always a fan,
    Eulanda

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  24. Stressed StamperJuly 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    love it and love the idea of the flower/hearts - will try that one
    Hugs
    Sarah

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  25. JodiJuly 1, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Very cute and sweet!! You did a great job with your coloring as always!! I love the paper too!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  26. AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Great job on the sketch, this is magnificent!!
    --Becca

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  27. DeeDeeJuly 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Oh how SWEET! What an adorable image and of course you've colored it perfectly! LOVE IT! I've missed so much being without the internet! HUGS!

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  28. Kerry D-CJuly 8, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Stunning, Sharon!! I {heart} your flowers that you made from hearts! LOL! beautifully colored!

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