Spring Magnolia - So thankful!

Hello everyone!!


These Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 2009 are such a lovely bunch!! I cannot resist inking them up! I had ablast working on these two stamps together. Spring Tilda is sooo cute and I have masked the butterfly background stamp from the same collection behind her! I think they really work well together. Do you think so? I had a blast following Sketch Saturday's sketch, and I really loved colouring my Magnolies so much!! I also used a miniture image on the inside! This is also good for the Basic Grey Challenge blog, which this week's theme was "Ice-cream.. be inspired by ice-cream flavours!" Mmmm choc... and cherry, amarenas!! Yum yum!!





I matted the image with the indispensable nesties! I simply love these tools!! I used the Bittersweet Basic Grey papers, they inspired me alright.. I think I will need an ice-cream soon! :))

To embellish the card I used hand-knitted flowers, and for the center I used a transparent button with silver centre, and the other one a silver button, to remain on the same colour scheme. I added a splash of pearls, a Prima flower centred with a Stampin' Up thanks sentiment and Basic Grey brad. On the inside I used coordinating papers I found as 12x12 from our local craft shop. They are from Papermania I think.
I distressed the edges, and inked up the edges of the pink panel.



I need to turn around the sentiment I bet!! lol


I used the same layout, almost repeating the sketch from the outside. Actually I did repeat it, just changed some elements, using fibres instead of ribbon, and other flowers. On the other panel, I stamped another Tilda, smaller in size, and used the bits of paper I had left.






My Magnolie would be happy to know if you like her, and what would you like to see more in my blog :) Listed below you will find the list of materials, also with direct links to those things that can be purchased from Roses on Paper. A big hug to you, and remember to show your gratitude to those who shower you with love and help you in all ways. Don't leave it for tomorrow!! You 'll never know if tomorrow will be too late!!






Images: Spring Tilda and Butterfly background- Magnolia chasing the Butterflies collection 09
DP: Basic Grey Bittersweet Papers, Papermania 12x12 papers
Prima flowers
Centre floral kisses
Buttons, fibres, ribbon and gems from stash
metal embellishment - Papermania
Basic Grey Brads
Tools: Circle and Scalloped circle nesties, Martha stewart doily lace punch
Distress inks I used:


Face and body parts: Tattered Rose and Worn lipstick (for the cheeks)
Top and boots: worn Lipstick and Fires Brick
Sky: Broken China
Sun: Mustard and Scattered Straw
Hair and trousers: Scattered straw, then Brushed Courduroy, Vintage Photo, and last Walnut Stain
Leaves: Peeled Paint
Flowers: from the same colours I had in my hand
Clouds: a touch of Weathered Wood on the top part









The stamps I used. They can be found by clicking on the link provided above.



Last, but not least, do not forget the challenge which we have for you on Roses on Paper challenge blog! If you want to have a chance to lay your hands on some new Basic Grey papers and brads... enter by making a Boyz card.. see the details by clicking on the link!




EDITED TO READ: On 1st June, there is the launching of ANOTHER challenge blog: The Next Level. Go and check it out, and read to see what you have to do to be part of their lovely candy; which will be drawn on launching day! Naughty people.. more challenges.. less sleep!! :)

Thanks for looking

Blessings
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