Hi and good morning to my blogging friends!

It is Inspiration time at 

MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG

Jane has chosen the Inspiration this month

and is it ever beautiful!

You must look at the card Jane has made over on 

the Blog - it is amazing!!

Here is my card for the Challenge

I have used

" Summer Flower Tilda" #231

from the 'Summer Memories Collection'.

I have hoarded my Magnolia Papers

from each Collection ( I know I am weird )

But I am always looking through them.

I decided to use one this time because it had

flowers and butterflies on it.

But by the time I was finished my card no 

butterflies were showing :o(

It is called 'Lovely Butterfly'

from the 'Summer Memories Collection'.

The other papers are from Bazzil.

I tried my hand at flower arranging this time too.

Some are bought from? and some I made.

Butterflies are  Martha Stewart punches.

The gorgeous ruffled ribbon 

was bought on an outing with

my friend, but I can't remember the

name of the store, so I will

say it is from my stash LOL LOL

Here is a close up of Tilda

A few more pictures of my card front:

At this point I like to

show you the inside of

my card.

However my camera broke

after this last picture!! 

I am truly sorry.

So that's it from me today.

Please take a trip to the CHALLENGE BLOG

to see what marvellous work your

Design Team has for you.

DON'T FORGET

You could win a

 

by joining in our Challenge there :o)

Thank you for taking time to look

at my card and leaving me wonderful

comments to treasure.

Love, Candy

Copic's used:

Skin - E000, 00, 02 

Cheeks - R20, 30

Dress - YR20, Y21, 23

Hair - E35, YR23, 24

Shoes & Flower - R02, 05

Wings - B000, 01-  RV0000, R01

Colour Challenge at Magnolia Challenge Blog

Good Morning!

I am happy to be back with you!

Today is the MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS COLOUR CHALLENGE :o)

You must have a look at the DT's work.

It is all wonderful!

You will find them all HERE 

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This month our lovely Jane has chosen

both Challenges :o)

Here is her picture for colours:

I see BLUE, PINK, WHITE and a touch of  GREEN.

I don't know if this is a blanket  

but it sure looks SOFT.

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I used #291 - Scooter Tilda

from the AUTUMN LEAVES COLLECTION.

Here is the front of my card:

What terrible light I had :o(

Sorry!

I was able to get all the colours

from the Challenge on my card

thanks to NitWits paper called

"Bonnets & Bowties.

Here is a close up of Tilda:

I sure had fun colouring the Scooter.

I would love to have a pink one :o)

Here is the inside of my card:

I have used Magnolia Doohickey Dies:

Flowers, Leaves and Swirl.

The lace and blue brad

are from my 'stash'.

I think this maybe the first

time I haven't used Stickles or bling

of some kind on a card!

I stamped 'Mini Scooter Tilda'

on the inside. I have

seen a few people do this

lately and I really love the look!

I'm sorry I wasn't able to keep track

of the Copics I used :o( 

I will do so next time for sure.

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If you join in our Challenge, 

you may have your name picked for a

Diana is so very generous!!

Diana also has the largest selection of

Magnolia Stamps - both regular and mini size - 

in North America.

She always has a special on of some kind :o)

She sells dies and many other goodies

as well. Have a boo around

her store and you will be

thrilled with what is there!

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Thank you for looking at my card today.

I love to read your comments and really

appreciate the time you take to leave them :o)

I know you will have a lot of fun with

this COLOUR CHALLENGE and 

hope you will come along and 

play with us!

Love, Candy

Birthday cards

Hi Dear Friends,

I haven't posted the Birthday Cards I made

for my Grandchildren, yet so here goes.....

Here is the one I made for Mariah.
I used Tilda in Ballet Shoes #3059
from the Prince and Princess Collection:

I used Barely Mine Digital Paper.
Card Stock is from SU, colours are Whisper White
and Rose Red.

Ribbon, Cupcake Charm and pearls are from my stash.
Ribbon was extremely thick and didn't want
to make into bow :o(

I used Stickles for her petticoat and love

the look

Sorry I was in a rush and forgot to take pictures of the inside.

COPICS:

Skin: E21, 00, 000, 0000

Cheeks: R30, 20

Stockings: R30, 000, 0000

Dress: RV32, 01, 000

Belt, Hair Band and Shoes:

R34, 32, RV10

Pettycoat: B000, 0000

Hair: C9, 7, 5, 3 

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Brandon's card is a Mo Manning Image
Brandon got glasses a few months ago so
I had to choose this one :o)

Brandon turned 9, he loves school and fishing with his

Grandpa. That is why I used the silver fish charm from

my stash.

Card Stock is SU: Certainly Celery and Tempting Turquoise.

Design Paper is from NitWit: Spring blossom.

I used Crystal Lacquer on his glasses,

as well as buttons from my stash.

COPICS

Skin: E11, 01, 00

Cheeks: R30, 20

Hair: E33, 53, YR30

Shirt: YG25, 05, 03

Sweeter: BG15, 13, 11

Pants: E35, 33, 31

Thank you so much for taking a look at my work,

Love, CANDY

Something new and BLOG CANDY WINNER

Good Afternoon Maggie Friends,

I am a bit late with my card today as 

Blogger has been a big problem for me this week :o(

It is time for our INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

at MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS.

It is our lovely MARIA'S

turn this time and here is her

picture for Inspiration:

Look at all the lovely colours!

I wanted to use each and everyone of them LOL.

Lately I have seen many beautiful cards made on 

Craft Card Stock and coloured with pencil crayons,

I wanted to try it out. I had a lot of fun doing it.

You can judge the outcome.

Here is my card:

I have used 'Waterlily' Tilda #299 from the new

Summer Memories Collection, as well

as a few others from 'Surfs Up' Collection 2009.

I used 'Ocean' # 614, Lifebouy #616, and

'Tilda in Water' #367.

My card stock is from SU -

I used 'Crumbcake' and 'Purely

Pomegranate'.

My Design Paper is from 'Echo Park' and

is called 'Summertime'.

The seam binding is from The Ribbon Girl and

the colour is called Sky Mauve.

The little silver charm is from my stash.

The shell is from my vast collection 

from all the beaches I have been to. 

Here is Tilda close up:

Here is the inside:

You must run over to the CHALLENGE BLOG

to see all the remarkable work your

Design Team has made!

Don't forget that DIANA gives out

a random prize of a $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE

each challenge to a random winner.

If you play along with us YOU could

be the winner :o)

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NOW what you have all been waiting for

The BLOG CANDY WINNER!

I would like to thank the 41  gals that entered

my candy giveaway.

THE WINNER IS:

#25

ROVIANNE :o)

** Rovianne if you would send me an email 

with your full name and home address, I will send

out your prize this week.

My email address: islandlass@gmail.com

** If I don't hear from Rovianne by weeks end I will pull another name**

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Thank you to everyone who is kind enough to look at

my Blog and comment. I LOVE it that you

take the time.

Big Hugs to All,

Candy xoxo

BLOG CANDY

Hello everybody :o)

** If you are looking for my MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS

COLOUR CHALLENGE  CARD IT IS BELOW THIS POST**

I have been talking about BLOG CANDY

for a while now.

I finally have it posted!

Sorry it has taken me so long.

I don't want to make a lot of silly rules.

If you would like to sign up to follow my blog

I would REALLY appreciate it,

but it isn't necessary.

The prizes are:

1 Stamp: Tilda in Ballet Shoes # 3059 ( from Prince and Princess Collection)

Bunch of small flowers - many colours

2 DIES: 

Memory Box - Jasmine Frame

Magnolia Doohickeys - Grass Die

Please leave your name and email address below.

I will leave the CANDY up until the next

MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

MAY 22, 2012

I will pull a name at that time :o)

THANK YOU ALL

for looking at my blog!

Love, Candy

Magnolia-licious Colour Challenge

Hello Friends,

It is crazy at my house.

Been that way for the last couple of weeks.

This is the first time I have been late

with my Challenge!!

Please forgive me.

It is Maria's turn to pick the COLOUR CHALLENGE

this month.

Here is her picture:

The colours she wants to see are:

PINK, GREEN, LIGHT YELLOW /OR ECRU.

I  had a bad time finding paper for this challenge

then Copics that would match what I found!

So I am not too pleased with the outcome of my card.

I bought some Design Paper from NITWITS.

Used SU card stock : Old Olive and Pink Pirouette.

The Magnolia Image I chose is

TILDA WIZARD #3081 from the

Prince and Princess Collection.

Here she is:

Tilda was a lot of fun to colour!

I have used soft green Seam Binding from

the Ribbon Girl.

The stars are from my stash as is the stickles 

and Crystal Lacquer.

Here is a closer picture of Tilda. I hope you can

see the shine on her glasses and shoes in this one.

I also took a close-up of the ribbon which has 4 bows.

The inside of this card is exactly the same on both sides!

I have not yet stamped a saying in the left side,

and won't until I have an occasion to use it.

The right side has plenty of room for writing :o)

If you join in our MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG

you have a chance to win a

DIANA is so generous she gives out one for each challenge!

You will want to see the other DESIGNER'S work too,

they have all done a spectacular job!!

** I will be back later this evening with BLOG CANDY**

Thank you all very much for coming by and

taking a look at my work. It means so much to me :o)

Love, Candy

COPICS used:

Face: E00, 000, 0000

Cheeks: R20, 30

Coat and stockings: R35,22, 20

Shoes and Dress: YG67, 63 & G 21

Hair: E35, YR23, Y23

Birds are singing!

Hello Friends!

Although we are still having a lot of rain,

we have had enough warm weather for the

birds to be out and the flowers blooming.

We have so many hummingbirds this year it's amazing!

I love watching them and listening

to their little squeaks too.

I know I told you all I would have Blog candy soon.

I did mean today, but my camera died after I just finished

photographing my card! I have it plugged in and will put

the candy up as soon as I can.

It is Inspiration Challenge today at  Magnolia-licious

Challenge Blog

Our wonderful DT Member Tracy is the 

host of our Challenge this month.

Here is her picture:

Lovely spring colours or cupcakes :o)

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I couldn't believe I didn't have a stamp of Tilda 

with a cupcake :o(  I have her with almost any other food....

So I couldn't do cupcakes and chose to go with the colours instead.

Here  is the front of my card:

I have used Nitwit design paper.

Card stock is all from SU: Tempting Turquoise

Pixie Pink and Gable Green. I have also used

SU Ink in the exact same colours to put on each cut of paper,

but I mixed them all up for fun.

Tilda with Straw Hat is a very old one for me. She was one of the first

that I bought and I have no idea what Collection she came from.

Those first few years I didn't have a way to keep my stamps

in any sort of order :o(

Tilda's dress is Paper Pieced also with the

same NitWit papers.

I hardly used any Copics this time so I

haven't written them down. They are so much

the same as I always use....

Here are a few close ups for you:

Here is the inside:

and here is the sentiment:

The wonderful seam binding I used for the ribbon

and bow are from 

THE RIBBON GIRL,

the pearls are from my stash.

Please take a trip to the

CHALLENGE BLOG

to see everyone's work :o)

See you very soon and 

thanks so much for dropping by

for a look at my card :o)

Love, CANDY