Hi everyone! I sure hope you had a fabulous weekend, and today, Magnolia-licious is having a nautical themed blog hop! How fun! Especially with all the adorable nautical themed stamps that Magnolia has released lately! If you arrived here from the amazingly talented Janiel, then you're on the right track. If not, you will want to go back to the start with the uber talented Cheryl! If you lose your way, just go to Magnolia-licious Highlites to continue on your journey through the hop. I chose to use one of the cutest Edwins that I think they've ever released. He's Dangling Sea Edwin from the brand new "Bon Voyage" collection which is available for preorder right now at Magnolia-licious! I also used #413 Pelican, and #739 "The tide always turns" sentiment. As soon as I received this Edwin, I knew I wanted to put him on a boat shaped easel card.
When I made the easel card, because the top portion of the card is the narrow mast, I wanted to reinforce it so it wouldn't sag down from all the weight of the card front. So I just cut four strips of heavy cardstock that were a little narrower than the mast, glued them on top of each other, and attached it to the back of the card. It worked perfectly and added a lot of strength to the card. The stamps are colored with Copic markers, and Edwin is popped up from the card with dimensional tape.
Finally, I added a big white button topped off with a red gingham bow for the easel to rest against. That was it! Now for some fun stuff! If you would like to win a Bow Easy plus an assortment of May Arts silk ribbon (same ribbon I use on almost all my cards), then please leave a comment on this post before midnight Pacific on Saturday, Aug 7th. I will pick and post a winner on Sunday, Aug 8th. Now it's time to hop on over to the fabulously talented Suzanne! I'm sure she's got an amazing project for your viewing pleasure! Thanks so much for hopping with us today! Hope to see you again soon! Hugs!
81 comments :
Great fun easel card, isn't Edwin cute.
Hugs Ali x
Oh Wow this is such a bright and beautiful card, I love the shape and Edwin is so cute.
Love your easel card. And the red, white and blue colors are perfect. Really lovely card.
tfs
bobbi
BAAAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!! This totally made my week lol!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!((SHOUTING))!!!!! You are too much Sharon lol!! THIS HAS TO BE THE CUTEST CARD EVER LOL!!Edwin is too cute hanging from the sail boat.Colored just perfectly.I can't stop smiling.Well done,RubyM:)
I really really love it! Edwin looks so cute hangin' there ;)
Have a great day, Hugs Tanja
What a great idea for a card. Edwin looks great on it too.
Hugs
Sam xx
wow what an amazing card, never seen a sail boat shaped card very inspiring indeed.
hugs Clare x
Oh wow Sharon! I love your boat easel card! I just coloured little dangling Edwin up too, such a joy to colour :)
Gorgeous!
Hugs
Kylie
I just love youre card!!! Beautiful colouring, and that scene...amazing!!
;0)Gry-Beate
What can I say this is just stunning dear a fantastic take on an easel card
Hugs Jacqui xxx
Who's Uber talented? YOU'RE uper talented!!
Sharon, this is an amazing piece of art! Awesome dotted sailboat and great use of this Edwin! It's perfect!
Sharon love the nautical theme. This card is just sooooo cute. Great job.
Such a cute and clever easal card. Absolutely adorable. Love the colors and this Edwin image. So very creative.
Marcie
What a fun card Sharon! That image is perfect for the sailboat card and who would have thought to make an easel card from it...only YOU! You are SO creative!
OMG you easel card is so special. Great design and details.
I love your boat easel card! Edwin is just too cute dangling there. Love your color choices too! TFS!!
aww so sweet, made my laugh.
Adorable card! Boat shape is awesome!
xxx
Vivi
just the best. hugs
aww so sweet, made my laugh.
Adorable card! Boat shape is awesome!
xxx
Vivi
I love shaped cards and this one is tops! Edwin is too cute!
Cindie
What a cute card! I love the sailboat!
Hugs, Dena
Cute card. Love the sailboat and Edwin.
Oh Sharon, you really went over the top with this adorable card ....
I'm STILL smiling here !!! That shaped card is just the CUTEST EVER !!! I'd love to win some of that wonderful May Arts ribbon you use but even if I don't this card & you made my day !!!
Big Hugs, Janie
This is the most amazing card I think I've ever seen - truly FABULOUS!!!! I'm in awe! xxxx
OMG Sharon this is just to cute ! I have to agree he is a cutie for sure....awesome job as always my friend.
Hugs
:)
Oh how cute is this! I love your sailboat and the way you put Edwin on it. How cute :-)
Angie
Oh Sharon, this is ADORABLE!!! I love this image and that cute sailboat easel card is the perfect touch for hooked Edwin!! LOVE IT!!!!
Hugs:)
Angela
Cutest card ever! Poor little Edwin. :) Love this image.
Sharon, OMG - this is just way too cute!! I LOVE the boat shaped easel card what a clever idea!!! Yes, I have to agree that the Edwin you used is one of the cutest - he sure gets himself in a bind lately!! :) TFS
What a sweet card I just love it.
I love it! The easel card is fantastic!
This is magnificent, what a fabulous easel card and awww the sentiment is just perfect !!!! Love it, how sweet xx
Cute, cute card!
Hi Sharon, What a wonderful card that you have made...sailboat easel...how cute is that!! I love it!! You have colored little Edwin so beautifully!!
Hugs,
Suzan
wow this is amazing i love it and the shaped card is amazing xx
I just love this card. The sailboat easel card is amazing. What fantastic images they came out with this round.
Hugs xx
Carolyn
Absolutely ADORABLE Sharon! made me smile! BIG! lol
Pam Going Postal
Amazing easel card, Sharon!!! And Edwin is so cute!!
Hugs from Wenche :0)
Oh my goodness!! I just stumbled on to your site by way of the blog, which was posted by Becca over at Amazing Paper Grace. I have added you to my favorites and I'm so excited to see what you do in the future. Thanks so much for sharing your talent & techniques!
Sharon! This is soooo cute! Love it!
Hi Sharon,
Your card is amazing!! So cute and Edwin just hits you in the face with his blue suit and your awesome colouring!!! The boat is darling and your paper is perfect!
I love everything about your card :o)
Big hugs, Candy
I just had to giggle when I saw Edward in his little predicament. Encouraging to say the least. Thanks so much!
You always have the best shaped cards--always perfect & so much fun! I just adore this and this Edwin you just wanna squish dontcha' think! Wonderful job, looks like they're gonna sail away!
hugz,
Suzanne
Oh my goodness Sharon. I LOVE this shape easel card. Very creative and Edwin is so handsome and adorable on this card. Stunning job!!!
Hugs,
Cabio
Ohh this is so clever! I love shaped easel cards. That Edwin stamp is adorable! Love it. Hugs!
Woww gorgeous card you have made.
I will make this one myself too.
Grtz Esther
What a fun, fabulous shaped card! Edwin and the pelican are both adorable, and you've brought them to life with your excellent coloring! I love the polka dot paper and your perfect little faux stitches!
Hugs,
April
So beautiful Sharon,i love the images and the colours.
Hugs Riet.xx
Adorable. I agree about Edwin, I do believe he is the cutest. Thanks for sharing. :o)
I love, love, love your card! So cute! Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Shari (cricutrookie)
This little card is just so delightful and so perfectly colored. Your idea of a shaped easel card is wonderful and absolutely perfect with this darling Edwin...hugs...Barb
Super ADORABLE!!! Love it
OH Sharon this is the cutest ever!!!!!!!!!!! Not only is it a brilliant creative idea it is so beautifully done! I love this card! You rock my friend!
Hugs,
Pam
How cute is this card, I love the sailboat easle, must try something like this myself, thanks for the great idea.
MaryLou
Love the boat-shaped easel card Sharon!! You always come up with THE best ideas!!
Hugs,
Deb xoxo
Oh my gosh........this could not be any cuter! Love, love, love it! So much detail, and such a fun theme. Cute, cute, cute!
This is one adorable, creative card. I love it through and through!
Wowzers!! This is one amazing card!! LOVE it!!
That Edwin stamp is just the cutest. Love it. The boat shaped card looks awesome. great work. Kirsten
What an adorable card! I love easel cards and this one has a major WOW! factor. Thanks for the chance to win.
What an adorable card! I love easel cards and this one has a major WOW! factor. Thanks for the chance to win.
oooooooh! this card is too cute! i L-I-K-E IT!
What a cute, cute, cute & fun easel card, Sharon! It's just darling!!!
Hope you're having a cool summer!
Huggies ~
Sharron♥
oh my, it just doesn't get any cuter then this....perfect stamped image for the boat...love this Sharon...hugs
You are so creative Sharon!!! Love this shape for an easel card. Your coloring is fabulous and what great ideas for your embellishments! So adorable!!!!
This is such an adorable card.... very creative!
Thank you so much for sharing & the chance to win!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
Absolutely stunning card, fantastic with this fresh colours.
Hugs
Melodie
OHHH MY FLIPPING!!! HOLY MOZers...put the air back in my tires...lol...this is one SPECTACULAR piece of art there girlie!!!! you really need to send this to me....it would go right in our livingroom....I am soooo lifting this one.....just so you know...lol...AWESOME--SPECTACULER_BEAUTIFUL--you go girl!!!! Hugs
I love how you used a boat shape for your card and it sure looks cute how Edwin is dangling in mid-air. What a terrific idea and so unique.
BRILLIANT !! OH WOW Sharon ,,, this is just fantastic !! I love the shape and the stamps you used ,,, perfect ,,, aww poor Edwin,, don't you feel sorry for the poor little guy :-)
luv
Lols x x x
O wow this has just blown me away!! How amazingly clever and cute is this?? Fantastic!!
Hugs leonie
AWESOME SHARON!!! Argh!! I love it! ♥
Hi Sharon...I absolutely love this little Edwin...and your card is just darling! I love the unique easel and, as always, your coloring and color choices...gorgeous!! Pat Frank
How cute is that! This has got to be one of my fav's. Absolutely love it!
wow wow wow Sharon this is absolutely stunning love the shape and the image hugs Jill xx
This is adorable! I need to get my cricut out and start creating items such as this when the kiddos head back to school! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Sharon, I just love your card!!! Beautiful colouring, and that scene...amazing!!!!! Hugs
Lena
Oh lord I have got to have these stamps!! This is just SOOOOO delightful Sharon - I bet you had so much fun making this! I love it! :o) x
OMG, this is absolutely amazing!
Sharon, wow this is jaw dropping amazing & one of the cutest most creative cards I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Jodie from Oz
Okay, this is so abusolutely FABULOUS that I'm speechless! LOVE it, girlfriend! xxD
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