Monday, March 21, 2011

Magnolia-licious blog hop - Easter Extravaganza Contest!!!

Good morning and happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! It's time for a blog hop to celebrate the amazing Easter Extravaganza Contest that is going on right now over at Magnolia-licious Highlites!! If you haven't been over there to check it out, I have to ask what are you waiting for?? Diana is offering up the most amazing prizes ever!!! There are three different categories, and you can enter one project for each challenge. That gives you three different chances to win prizes! Be sure to check out all the details over on the Magnolia-licious Highlites blog!  To celebrate this contest, the Magnolia-licious Design Team and the Magnolia-licious Challenge Design Team have joined together to have this blog hop. All the projects are spring themed, and we hope we can inspire you to enter the contest. If you made your way here from the fabulously talented Chrissy, then you are on the right track. If not, then you'll want to go back to Magnolia-licious Highlites blog so you don't miss out on any of the fabulous eye candy the Design Teams
have to offer you. (I'm sure there's probably a little bit of blog candy along the way too)  For my card today, I chose to represent category #1 - Full sized Magnolia images on an Easter/Spring Themed card.


I used the following stamps from Magnolia-licious #363 Tilda and her bunny, #560 Wheelbarrow, #449 Big Hoppy (LOVE this stamp!!!),  and Happy Easter sentiment stamp which is also new with the Butterfly Dreams collection. But I don't see it up for sale at Magnolia-licious right now.  The images are colored with Copic markers (I really do not like how her shirt came out - but just didn't have time to recolor another one. So sorry for the bad work!)  I masked off the wheelbarrow and airbrushed the sky. (colors listed below). Both Tilda with her bunny and Big Hoppy are fussy cut and popped up for dimension. I also added machine stitching and a cute little bunny charm (sorry I have a huge collection of charms and can't remember where I got these).


I colored the three Kaiser pearls to match the copics used on the card, and the bow is made using the Bow Easy and May Arts silk ribbon. The inside is simply finished off with matching paper. Now it's time to hop on over and see what my extremely talented design team sister and friend Barb has to show you! But before you go, be sure to leave me a comment on this post before midnight on Friday night, March 25th for your chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate to Magnolia-licious!! Thanks so much for participating in our blog hop today, and hope to see your entry to the contest over at Magnolia-licious Highlites!! Hugs!!   

Copic Colors used:
flowers, shirt, and ribbon trim on hat - R12, 14, and 17
pants and hat - B91, 93, 95, and 97
leaves and grass - G20, 21, and 24
wheelbarrow - base coat of YR21, covered with E13, 15, 17, and 19
wheel - C3 and 5
Bunnies - T1, 2, and blender pen
skin - E00, 01, 11, 13, R20

80 comments :

Chrissy said...

OMG....This is totally stunning. Your colouring is perfection..
Luv CHRISSYxx

Unknown said...

Such a sweet Easter Card Sharon, love the beautiful colours, just perfect from Spring! Jo xxx

Renkata said...

Such a joyful and happy card.
Love the little bunny, nice touch.

Patti Jo said...

Adorable, adorable!!! So sweet Sharon! Beautiful job! Love all the details!

Carol Meadows said...

Love this cute and bright card~ thanks for sharing! Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, cute card Sharon.
luv
Debby

Monique said...

Wonderfull card Sharon. I love your colouring and the papers you used are beautifull.

HUgs Monique

Durvina said...

This one is a real SWEETIE!

hugs, Durvina

Cheryl said...

Hi friend! Well, you've created something really special here! I love how you've used the new images with a previous one! Such a great scene!
Gorgeous card!

Doreen said...

Ooh this is stunning, perfect colouring.xxx

Anonymous said...

What an adorable scene, Sharon! I love everything about this card. I forgot how cute that bunny is (I see another purchase in my future) ;)

Fabulous coloring. So bright and cheerful! big hugs, Angela

Lillian A said...

Oh my, Sharon, you'd done a fabulous job of putting all these stamps images on one card - they look fantastic together!! Love it and the bunny charm is absolutely adorable . . .

Tracey said...

Hi Sharon your card is stunning! Can I ask...do you use a normal sewing machine on your cards?(Would you leave a reply on my blog allsortsofcrafting.blogspot.com)
Thanks
Tracey

craftymom205 said...

Love the card. So cute.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Beth said...

Beautiful, Sharon! The colors are gorgeous! Great job!
Hugs,
Beth

allex said...

Loving this card Sharon, the colours just POP !! and the images all work together beautifully.

Hugs, sandra xx

Donna said...

Adorable card, Sharon! Love your coloring. Bright and spring-y!

Dena said...

Sharon! What a beautiful card! So cute with the bunnies and the very pretty papers!!!
Hugs, Dena

Maria said...

Perfect Easter scene Sharon! Beautiful colouring and the bow and bunny charm are just perfect. Hugs, Maria

Pat said...

Hi Sharon!! Another fabulous card!! I love your coloring...the rich colors are perfect! Ohhhh...I want my new Tilda & wheelbarrow full of tulips!! Gorgeousness!! Hugs. Pat Frank

scrappinpeg said...

Awe... this is so adorable. I need to get started on my cards for Easter too. I love the brightness of this one and that always reminds me SPRING is soon here...... Great job in design and coloring.

Suzi Mac said...

Wow! I love your card and how you've used the three stamps. Beautiful colouring and design.
Hugs
Suzi x

Sheri said...

Now this is a happy card. It makes me smile and feel warm when I see it. I don't see a problem with her shirt. I think she screams spring!

cabio's craft corner said...

Cute and beautiful colored Sharon. You did an excellent job on display of these wonderful stamps :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Barb Hardeman said...

I love, love, love this sweet card! The bright colors and the exquisite coloring of your images really make this card pop. Your bow and charm are just enough embellishment with that super cute bunny looking back at the sweet scene. Gorgeous work...hugs...Barb

Brigitte said...

Amazing job!!! And I think that the shirt looks darling :) TFS
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com

Janie Printz said...

Gorgeous card & love how you used so many stamps on it. HOW did you mask off the wheelbarrow so perfectly to make your sky? Do you use tape or just wing it ? Your cards always make my day. And I really like how your shirt turned out ... You always do amazing work.
Hugs from Montana, Janie

TERIBERI'S CREATIONS said...

HELLO-HELLO MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!!!!! You amaze me with each and every creation....I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!! xoxoxo, T

Angie said...

Hi Sharon!

Looks like we chose a couple of the same images to work with. Everyone will get to see their versatility. Gorgeous card!!!

Angie

Maureen said...

Oh too cute Sharon!!!! I LOVE the way you matched up all these stamps. What a great scene, so beautifully coloured. Love it all!

charlene said...

Hey Chickie this is amazing a great job with the reds just perfect I love this little image and you have just showcased her perfectly !
Hugs

Judy W. said...

Adorable card! Beautiful colors and coloring! Love the scene you created!

Eulanda said...

I can't believe how you got those pearls to color like that!! I always end up with such a mess on my hands!! This is soooo cute Sharon! Luv the image and the whole scene here. And as always your bow is perfection!

Sandy said...

Bright beautiful card Sharon! I want these images so bad I could spit - maybe they will come in the mail soon. Love your coloring -
Sandy

Candy said...

You've done it again Sharon!
OUTSTANDING work!! ( watch it! - you are beginning to sound like me LOL )
Beautiful scene with all of your images.
Love your signature bow and your sweet bunny charm.
Big hugs, Candy

Suzan L said...

Hi Sharon, What a darling Easter Card!! I love how the bunny is looking in on Tilda and the other bunny!! So Cute!! And Sharon, your coloring is so beautiful!! I just love it!! Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs,
Suzan

Kate said...

Lovely, cute card, the littl bunny charm is gorgeous!

** Kate **

Iulia said...

Gorgeous card, Sharon! Love those lovely reds you've chosen and your amazing coloring
How adorable is that big bunny who's looking at Tilda!
Hugs, Iulia

Christina C. said...

OMG, Sharon, this isn't just a card....you created a little work of art!!!!!
Love, love the wonderful colors and the magnificently colored image...glad you added Hoppy!!!!
This is a stunning Easter card!

Jae said...

Lovely card! Beautiful colouring on the images - I think her shirt looks great! Love the colours!
Hugs~ Jenn

Stressed Stamper said...

fab colours used on this card hun - bow easy - not heard of that will search for it - thanks for letting me know....
Hugs
Sarah x

Stampin Mindy said...

Hi Sharon!

This is amazing! I love those papers and the bunnies. This is such a perfect Easter scene! Beautifully done!

Hugs, Mindy

Cheryl said...

This is adorable! Great card design!

Danielle Champagne said...

Hello Sharon, Another one of your little chef-d'oeuvre. So very very precious. YOur colored Tilda wonderfully, I love this stamp, can't wait to color her. So precious.
Hugs. Danielle.

Shirley N said...

Sharon this is gorgeous, I love this card! I have this image on preorder and now I can't wait to get it! Your coloring is awesome, a very beautiful card!!!

♥♥RubyM:)♥♥ said...

HI BUTTERCUP!!((WAVING))

OH MY SWEET GOODNESS!!!! The coloring and the colors flowing through here are stunning!! Nice touch of adding the bunny :) Thank you for the inspiration and i will certainly get to work right away he he he((hugs))RubyM:)

Riet said...

So beautiful card,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

*mieke* said...

This is a stunning card and perfect colouring also. In Holland we say: Wauw!!!!
Hugs Mieke

Cathy Lee said...

Lovely card, Sharon. You coupled so many images very nicely and your coloring is awesome.

Cathy Lee

Unknown said...

Beautiful card sharon love the colors awesome!!!!

LindaC said...

This card is lovely. I like everything about it...the striped paper, the bright colors, the bunnies, and the charm! Awesome job of coloring!! LC

Teri said...

This is just gorgeous, Sharon!! Love the colors, love Tilda, didn't know there was a big bunny... so cute!! And how cute is that bunny charm???!!!
Hugs,
Teri

Rosamond Crawley said...

Beautiful card Sharon. These are my two favorite stamps from the new Maggie stamps! I love seeing how everyone is using them! Thanks for sharing.

Marlene said...

Positively GORGEOUS! A masterpiece!

Suzanne J Dean said...

So very cute Sharon! I had to laugh that you, me & Angie all used the same 2 images! We rock, LOL! You did a beautiful scene with these two together & love the cute bunny peeking in.

hugz,
Suzanne

Brook said...

Great card! I love how you combined all of the stamps. Her shirt looks great and I love the airbrushed sky. Cute little bunnies too!

Charline said...

I love your card and adore the lively colors you chosed...

Diana Crick said...

Such a cutie pie, beautifully coloured. I love how the big bunny seems to be contemplating joining in. Awesome scene!
hugs, Diana

Chris said...

Oh Sharon, the colors are perfect! I love the crispness you've given to the stamped images. The papers are perfect as is the entire card. It is just beautiful!

XO,
Chris Christensen

Paper, Ink, Color! said...

Your card is magnificent! I love how you placed the bunnies! I missed out on this stamp, so I might need to order this one!

catz said...

a stunning creation....love it! Teresa

Only By His Grace said...

Oh Sharon!
I love this card. The colors are so vibrant. I love the papers and the gorgeous bow with the bunny charm.
so beautifully made.
I love how you have the big bunny there as well.
Hugs Maz

Carol said...

I love your card. It is so very cute and I want that rabbit. Gotta go on the hunt for that big rabbit and the Tilda with the rabbit. That went on my wishlist. Thank you for sharing your art. Mahalo

Aloha from Hawaii
Carol

hellerlittle said...

a real great combo of items and wonderfull powerfull coloring ... TFS ... hellerlittle

Unknown said...

What a sweet, beautiful card! Hugs! Leah Ann Such cute stamps!!!

Maria Therese said...

Gorgeous card!!

Sarah said...

I love your spring scene and the colors you used! Beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

YIKESS!!!!!! This is so gorgeous girl!! LOVE your fun Spring design and coloring!! So very sweet and fun!! I really need to start from the beginning, but I'm a bit behind on a count of being sick!! :) HUGS

Cami said...

Oh my, Sharon, this is just too cute! Love the two bunnies facing Tilda, and the rich colors you've used. Your coloring is just amazing and I really like the grass you colored.
Hugs, Cami

Norma said...

Yeaaa....I've got these 2 stamps pre-ordered--I just can't wait 'til I get them. Sharon, this is stunningly gorgeous. It's the perfect Easter scene--so adorable. I want to do this too when I get my stamps. Love the cheerful spring colours--I am so ready for spring! Such a cute bunny charm! Adore your card.

Hugs,
Norma

Elli D. said...

This is a beautifull card Sharon. You´ve done a great job, I love the colours you used. Every detail is perfect, the colours, setting, bunnies, just great.

DeeDee said...

Awwww, this is so sweet Sherri! I love the big bunny looking back, so precious! The whole card is wonderful! HUGS!

NGCARDS said...

Beautiful card hun xxx

Tiara Moore said...

This is absolutely stunning! I love the bunnies on this card Thanks for the inspiration and what a wonderful card!

Nicola said...

Wow, such beautiful work, love the stitching detail and bunny charm. Tilda looks fab, I love these new stamps.
Love Nicola xxx

RoseC said...

Your card is beautiful and your images are exceptional! It was a pleasure to see your work.

DonnaMundinger said...

As sweet as alll get out! Would love to be cuddling those bunnies. And Tilda's hat, ADORABLE! Love your stripey paper and the cute charm. Fabulous girlfriend! xxD

Crafteezee said...

Gorgeous, love the colour combo. Hugs Tracy x

Franca said...

Wonderfull, love all the little bunnies...great card, thank you

Franca

Nela said...

What a beautiful scene!
I love colors & coloring
Hugs Nela