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Simon Says Stamp Challenge- Happy Birthday

 

I never have enough birthday cards so this challenge was a fun and welcome one.  This week our challenge on Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog is to create a card in a birthday theme.  

I love this Magnolia stamp.  It's from an older Magnolia release called Wedding 2010.  It's name is Gift Giving Tilda and even though from the wedding collection I think it is a perfect birthday stamp.  Don't forget to check out the older sets if you are looking for a new stamp because there are so many cute Magnolia stamps throughout the entire collection.

To create the card I used paper from a 6x6 pad from Prima called Annalee.  This pad is beautiful and has so many pretty papers.  I will be sure to use it again and again.

The sentiment is from a C.C.Designs and Amy R Designs Birthday Sentiments set.  This birthday set is definitely my GoTo birthday sentiment set.

The flowers are by Magnolia and are two different styles.  They are a fabulous size and shape.  The small red roses are the Mini Vintage Red Roses and the pink flowers are the Vintage Pink Lilies.  There are many others to chose from in the Simon Says Stamp store too.

Here is a close up of the stamped image.  I used Copic markers to color her.  Here is a list of the colors I used.  E000,00,01,11,13, 34, 51, 57, 77, R20, RV00, 21, 23, 25, 29, B000, 00, 02, 05, C1, 3, W5

I also used these Spellbinders Nestabilities oval dies and oval scalloped dies.

I also want to submit this card to the Friday Sketchers challenge #145.  I used their sketch this week and loved it.

Simon Says Stamps Challenge Blog Birthday Celebration

Simon Says Stamps Challenge Blog is having their 1st birthday celebration and they are throwing a big party.  There is a blog hop and a chance to win stamps along the way plus a huge grand prize for one lucky winner who completes the hop and plays in the challenge.  The challenge was actually fun and very easy.  You just had to make a celebration card.  I chose to create a birthday card but it could have been for any celebration. 

Simon Says Stamps is a fabulous company.  I actually met the owner Heidi while I was working and traveling in Ohio.  She is so sweet and has even sponsored a couple of classes for me.  You can find anything that you want that is stamp and paper craft related at Simon Says Stamps.  Be sure to stop by for great prices and the newest products.

Which is why I want to give you some quick links to Simon Says Stamps in case you would like to purchase any of the products that I used on my card

Cupcake Kiki La Rue stamp from C.C. Designs

Martha Stewart Punches and Spellbinder Dies

Basic Grey Lemonade 6x6 Paper Pad

I also thought that since I was going to make a card I should also choose a sketch challenge as well.  If you haven't been to Saturday Sketchers than you are missing out.  

Here are the Copic markers that I used to color in the Kiki La Rue image.

 

I also made a card for the Just Rite Stampers challenge which I will share tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

The Winner and a New Layout

I am so thankful for all of the wonderful blog comments that you left for the contest.  I think Sophie won but I tell you all of the lines are beautiful and I am going to have so much fun creating projects with them.  I am sure that I will have plenty to giveaway so be sure to check back. :)

So to announce the winner.....

So the winner of the Bo Bunny goodie prize is Regina!

hello, Christine
oh,this is so sweet beautiful Tilda and how you have colored her! I love the layout and the colours you have used are really pretty.
My fav paper is Jazmyne too. I love these colors!
I spread the word on the sidebar of my blog. Thanks for the chance to join in.
Regina*
Posted by: Regina | January 18, 2010 at 04:08 AMRegina email me with your mailing address and I will get your prize out really soon.

I also wanted to share a couple of new cards from All That Scraps.  These are my cards for the third week of my guest design team month.  I am so grateful to have been picked for this wonderful honor.  C.C. Designs stamps have always been a favorite of mine and I have loved working with them this month.

Isn't this stamp just so adorable?  I just love these little fairies. This card was made with Chanter Heartsong stamp along with the sentiment from the  Valentine Critters set.

Here is my card using one of the images from the Milo and Greta set.

Make sure to check out Valerie Salmon's Got Sketch blog tomorrow.  You might see one of my layouts. :)

Woo Hoo!!
 

January Card Kit

The January Card Kit at Scrapbook Mania is now available.  I was excited to include a brand new C.C. Designs stamps from All That Scraps in the kit this month.  It was perfect timing since I am the Guest Designer for them this month.  I love the Swiss Pixies and this little cutie just stole my heart.

 

The card is a gate fold style card.  If you pull on the stamped image and ribbon it will slide out and you can open the card.  I played around with this part for quite some time and even though it is not a very permanent solution to keeping the card closed easily, I thought it was kind of cool and different.  

You might also notice that I used some papers from The Love Bandit collection by Bo Bunny.  Love that I could put two of my most favorite things into my kit.  There may be a few left so be sure to call Scrapbook Mania if you would like to purchase one.  Inside the kit you will find a stamp, instructions and all the materials cut and ready to assemble for 2 cards.  The kits go fast and we only have a limited supply so if you would like one please make sure to ask to be on the next months list.

I'll be back tomorrow with another card using a stamp from All That Scraps.  Make sure to check out their blog each Monday this month to read parts of my interview.

 

More All That Scraps Stamps

I am so happy to be the guest designer for All That Scraps this month.  I have had so much using the stamps released this month.  I have to admit that I wasn't sure how I was going to use the following stamp.  Totally cute but so different from the Swiss Pixies that I usually reach for.  When I pulled the stamp out of the packaging I noticed that the title was Queen of Hearts.  I decided to google that title for inspiration.  I have always loved Alice in Wonderland, especially the Disney version, so when I saw a picture from the movie I immediately knew what I was going to do.  I just happened to have picked up some fun geometric black and white paper from Teresa Collins just last week.  The bold pattern fit right into the look I was going for.  It was also a total bonus that I got this Martha Stewart punch last month, (first time I have used it), that resembled the shape of a heart.

 

I will admit that I struggled a little bit with her black hair.  It's so hard to get it just right.  I used some Spellbinders dies to create a frame behind the image but I think my favorite part is the speech bubble.  How fun.  I will have to use it more often.  

My Word:  Action

I am truly taking this seriously.  I feel in my heart that this is my year.  I have some things that I am working on that I am so excited about.  I can't wait to share. So sorry about the tease but I couldn't contain myself.  

There are still a few spaces left in my Beginner's Copic marker class next Saturday so if you have been wanting to learn about these fabulous markers please call Scrapbook Mania, Birmingham, Alabama for more information.  205-424-4246.