Friday, October 23, 2009

Clean and Simple - A new Magnolia-licious blog hop!

Happy Friday everyone, and welcome to a CLEAN AND SIMPLE Magnolia-licious blog hop! If you've arrived here from the blog of the fabulously talented Cheryl Rowley (she's my coloring hero), then you're on the right track. I've been seeing this term "clean and simple" on quite a few blogs lately, so Kerry , (this chickie is amazingly talented. You've GOT to check out her work!!)challenged us to come up with our own Clean and Simple card with a Magnolia-licious stamp. Thanks for the challenge, Kerry! Actually, it was a fairly easy challenge because the Magnolia stamps are so beautiful, that they can stand on their own so easily, don't you think? I just had to use the new Peachy Tilda (#389) I received from Magnolia-licious.
The papers I used were from my scrap bin, and I added nothing but a simple double mat under the stamped image, and a scrap of ribbon. I will say that I had to down size my card. I do not think a single stamped image would look very good on a 6" square card, so I used a standard A2. So that's it for this card. Now for the fun stuff. Leave me a comment on this post before midnight next Friday (Oct 30th), and I will randomly draw one winner. What will you win, you ask???? (insert evil little grin here). Well it will be a surprise! GASP! You won't know what you're getting until you get it. But if you like Magnolia stamps, then I think you'll like the prize. *smiles*
Once you've left your comment for the blog candy, be sure and hop on to the very talented Suzanne's blog! I'm sure she's got an awesome card to show you with her clean and simple technique! She's the last stop along the trail. Once you're done with the hop, be sure and pop over to Magnolia-licious Highlites where you will see a challenge issued to you for your own clean and simple card, and there will a prize from Diana!
Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! HUGS and have a fabulous weekend!!

97 comments :

Tab said...

oooh hun, I love your delish card, the colours and image are gorgeous!
Hugs Tab xxx

Cheryl said...

Wonderful card, sharon! I love the warm feel of this peachy Tilda!

cats whiskers said...

Fabulous card and such wonderful colouring
Hugs Jacqui x

Anonymous said...

So pretty Sharon! The colors are so soothing and I love the total simplicity of your card!! Well done!
--Hugs Becca

jcscraphappy said...

i looooooooove this card, your coloring matches the paper so perfectly. love, love your coloring.
what a sweet card.
blessings

Deana said...

Another beautiful card! Your coloring is awesome! Have a great day =)
Deana

CraftyC said...

She's a real beauty Sharon, gorgeous card!
Clairexx

Tracey said...

Oh Sharon, this is GORGEOUS!! Tilda is coloured just beautifully and the pp and the bow are both lovely. You rocked the CAS!! Happy Friday to you my dear!! xx

Nancy said...

Oh Sharon I love your card it is so very cute! Love the colors and you did a awesome job with the CAS challenge!
Hugs,
Nancy

DeeDee said...

Oh my! Isn't she adorable! I love that she's gathering plums....not apples...but plums...how cool is that? I love your plain and simple card girlie! Yes, these imgaes stand alone...especially when YOU color them! Loves ya, happy Friday! HUGS!

Claudean said...

Great job Sharon. love the colors and your coloring is great. Love that little Tilda.

Anonymous said...

What a "peach" of a card, Sharon. So cute and adorable - sometimes "clean" just makes the image pop out all the more. Simple elegance!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Lillian

Sandi said...

Sharon, well that Tilda just radiates off that card, have to put my hand out to catch her, cause I just know she is moving, beautiful job and oh I love that paper. Hugs

slbt17 said...

wonderful card!
thanks for the fun!
Sandra

debbies said...

I love how you have her with plums instead of peaches!!!

Angelwood said...

This card is so sweet even without all the embellishing. The focus is just on the beautifully colored image. Just love this magnolia! hugz, Angela

Jodie from Oz said...

Hi Sharon, Loving your CAS card, Peachy Tilda is just adorable. Maggies speak for themselves with your perfect colouring. Happy Friday and thanks for the fun.
Hugs Jodie from Oz

Kerry D-C said...

This is just WONDERFUL!!!! And uses one of my new favorite Tilda's! (ps-you make me blush!)

Candy F. said...

Beautiful card! This is a really cute Tilda image too.

scrapn_momof2 said...

Cute card Sharon. I just love clean and simple!! Love the papers also.

Patricia Garcia said...

Sharon, love your card, your coloring is always FAB and you always seem to put together the right papers, YOU ROCK!!

Hugs,
Patricia

Monique said...

She's so cute Sharon !! I love it :)).

Hugs Monique

Brenda said...

Such a gorgeous card. You are right these stamps lend themselves to clean and simple.

Gloria Westerman said...

WOW!!!! your cards are just gorgeous. I love your coloring, when you were a little girl, you where the first one to be able to color withing the line LOL
Great job and all are magnificent.

Teri C said...

Just beautiful!! LOOOOOOVVVE your coloring!

Barb Hardeman said...

This is jub so beautiful! Gloriously colored and the pink is just awesome. hugs...Barb

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

Thanks for sharing. Your cards and ideas are always so inspiring.

Rosella said...

Love your peachy Tilda!! (Even though I've never seen purple peaches before LOL!) What a great card!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a surprise!!

Katie said...

With that fabulous paper and superb image you need nothing more!
ust wonderful Sharon!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sharon! yep, your Tilda makes the card/grade!!! love her! Makes me want to go color! tfs!
Pam Going Postal

Carole Beath said...

Just the cutest Tilda. I love your Tilda cards.
Hugs.
Carole

Vicki Wizniuk said...

Your card is so sweet! And she's just adorable!

charlene said...

I think she is just adorable ! Great job
Hugs

Ellen (aka ScrapStampnMama) said...

This is such a cute card...beautiful coloring, thanks for sharing!

Lisa T said...

Sharon, she's just adorable! Great bow and dp. You colored her in soooo nicely!

cabio's craft corner said...

Cute Peachy Tilda and love the clean & neatness! Thanks for sharing this precious card!
Hugs,
Cabio

Jes said...

Love this little girl and the colors and background paper you chose. I would have never guessed this was just scraps, it looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing,
Jes

Helen said...

So pretty! You all are really rocking this CAS challenge! I can't wait wait to make one!
Blessings!
~H

Tricia said...

Oh, Sharon, she's beautiful! The first words that came to my mind were, "You've got to be kidding! This is gorgeous!" Thanks for sharing. I love Tilda Clean and Simple - perhaps because I'm not good at all the layers myself. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

Maggie Lamarre said...

This is very kewl.

Have a fabulous day,
Maggie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com
http://cuttingabove.blogspot

connie said...

great card! love the coloring on the image.

Nancy Parker said...

Sharon, What a pretty card. I love your colours. Have a great day, Nancy

Marge said...

What a sweet card & fabulous coloring - I'm not sure I'll ever be good at it, but I enjoy trying to learn! Came here from the fabulous Becca's blog! Thanks for a chance to win your "surprise"!

Sandi said...

I like it simple! You really notice all the details of the stamps without being distracted. Very good job!
Sandi
figg25@comcast.net

Karen Arthur said...

This is a beautiful card. I love the colors and the CAS look. I must make some of these myself.
Hugs, Karen

Carol Meadows said...

The colors are so warm on this card.... really beautiful! Thanks for a nice idea! Carol M in TX / carolswingster77@aol.com

Unknown said...

She is adorable, I just love the lavendar's, some of my favorite colors.
Hugs,
Stephanie

Rhonda said...

Your coloring is just beautiful. I would love to win a surprise!

jan farnworth said...

love the colors you choose for this card you did a fantastic job love it.

Cyn said...

I love your coloring and the CAS is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Cyn in HI

HazelQ said...

Lovely card! The paper is gorgeous :)
Hugs
Hazel

lynn hamon said...

Love your work, such a cutie.

Barbara said...

This is adorable!! I have never liked "cutesy" cards, but these are fabulous. I must try them

Chrissie said...

What a little cutie! Fab colours too!

Nicole Bailey said...

stunning card...love your coloring and the papers you used are just perfect for the image!

Cami said...

Lovely CAS card, Sharon. I love how you colored Tilda and the DP is so pretty. The idea of a CAS card makes it reality for me so I don't have to stress on layering and embellishing so much some times. Beautiful card! Hugs, Cami

Suzanne J Dean said...

Beautiful Sharon--she is just lovely with those colors and pretty paper. Simply divine!

hugz,
Suzanne

Unknown said...

I love, love, love thh plums! What great colors you chose. Is she the blog candy?
Sharon L
sharon.lemon@sbcglobal.net

JKB said...

What a darling card and such wonderful coloring.

Kajun Beth said...

I absolutely LOVE the Tilda stamps! Great job on the "Peachy" card, love the say you made it into plums!

Donna said...

A really beautiful card Sharon, fab papers and gorgeous colouring of Tilda :) Donna x

LINDA W. said...

Your cards are always so very cute,love the colors that you used.
Linda W.

Candy said...

Just beautiful, Sharon!!!!
Hugs Candy

Linda Carson said...

Beautiful, beautiful!! This is my first visit to your blog! It's delightful & fun!

Lauren said...

This card is adorable! This Tilda is so cute - and colored beautifully! Thank you for the opportunity to win such lovely candy!

Lauren

Lillian A said...

Ahhhh, this is such a lovely card, Sharon . . . cute, cute, cute. I think the shadowing around her makes her "pop" right out on the card. Stunning work, as usual!
Hugs, Lillian

Anonymous said...

She's sooo precious!! I just adore the beautiful coloring you've done Sharon!! The fabby bow is perfect!! HUGS

Danni said...

Oh so very cute!!!

Chrisd said...

What a Yummy Peachy Tilda. Ever so sweet with a great bow!

Sandra H. said...

WOW Sharon! Very, very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Love the card Sharon. Your coloring in always wonderful.
bevb (cricut messageboard)

Norma said...

Sharon, I love the clean and simple look of your card, and it looks quite elegant too. Your colouring work is always so fabulous done and that's true with this card also. Love the colours.

Hugs.
Norma

Judy said...

Tilda is so cute and I like the colors you used. Thanks for sharing your project.

SAZ Creations said...

Sharon,

Your cards are simply adorable. I visit your site every day and can hardly wait to see what you some up with.


Sharon

Jackie Randolph said...

Beautiful simple card! I love how you have her with plums instead of peaches, great idea

Larisa Hohman said...

Wow! absolutely beautiful card. I love peachy Tilda and she looks so cute on your card!

Nena said...

Your card is just precious!!The coloring is beyond superb~~~love the
color group; my favorite. I am
enjoying the blog hop so much;
thank you for the inspiration:-)

Emma said...

Gorgeous Card! Love the coloring!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sharon:) Your card is `Gorgeous` I love that cute stamp!!TFS..great to catch up!!!
Enjoy your weekend:)x

Pam said...

I love the way you colored Tilda. Your card is simply marvelous!!!
Pam

Michele Kovack said...

Holy SMOKES is this beautiful!!! Your coloring is just AWESOME my friend!!!!

megline said...

Your cards are always beautiful. I love the colors and the paper (basic grey) is one of my favorite paper.
Hugs, Line

Anne said...

Your Tilda card is just gorgeous! Your coloring is amazing and how fun that you made Peachy Tilda into a Plum Tilda!

Linda Peo. said...

I Love your Peachy Tilda. You did a fabulous job of coloring her! Love the Magnolia stamps!

Jeni Glee said...

Oh my, Sharon, she is adorable! I love the colors you used to create this card. You are the "QUEEN!!!!!" and I "bow" to you with "awe!"

PBrown9624 said...

Nice card! Love the colors you chose & I just think this Tilda is so sweet!
Pam Brown

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

You made a beautiful card for the CAS challenge. The way you were able to shade your colors is very nice.....something I'm still working on.

Lisa Foster said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I Love the colors you used...you can never go wrong with pinks, can you? :)
Hugs,
Lisa

Loz said...

Clean and simple is my new motto!! You ladies have showed us that all the fussing doesn't necessraly pay off!! I love seeing the image... rather than layers of papers and embellishments. She looks great those colours! :)

Carolyn said...

This is one of my favorite summer Magnolia stamps. I love her done in the pinks.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

Liza said...

A stunning card, I love the colours.

Liza x

Katarina said...

Love what you've done with this stamp. For once I actually have it so I'm not jealous, lol. Fab colouring as always.

JustYolie said...

ahhh what a beautiful card! :)

Teri (M&KGrandma) said...

Sharon,
Your little Tilda is just delicious!!! I just love,love the colors you used and your work is fabulous!!!!!!!!

designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...

Sharon, this little Tilda is just darling. I have her but not used her yet....you've given me the inspiration to get her inked up! Your coloring is just perfect and I adore the colors on this card.
Stunning work.
TFS
Hugs,
Charlotte

Suzanne said...

This little Tilda looks soooo good in pink!!!! Love the clean and simple look.

Samara said...

Absolutely ADORABLE!!!!