Tuesday, January 19, 2010

MMSC37 Magnolia in springtime



Hello everyone!  I made this card for Midnight Madness Sketch 37. I can't believe I'm already 3 weeks into my Guest Designer term!!!  I did take a few liberalities with the top elements... made mine flowers instead of gems, but I had so much fun playing with this one.  This is my first Magnolia stamp.  I have had a few images given to me but this is the first stamp I owned and what fun to color!  I'm ready for winter to be over and warm weather to be here... and this makes me think of spring.



I water colored my image, cut her out and popped her up on dimensionals...used the Spellbinders Lattice Borderability at the top and wove little ZVA Creative Silk flowers into the lattice.  The bottom lattice is the Martha Stewart edge punch.  The pearls are also ZVA Creative, the matting for my image is a Cuttlebug Corner die cut.  Ribbon is from Michael's.   Sentiment is from  "My Sentiments Exactly". DP is Daisy D.

Now on to our winners!
Our MMSC36 Gold Star Award goes to...
40. Nancy Brown

Our Remarkables Award this week goes to...
2. Jakester
18. Iris
65. Mary Lou

Our MMSC36 Weekly Bonus Winner is....
31. Chef Mama Lori G.
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24 comments:

Carol Hurlock said...

Grace, I can't tell you how much I love this impossibly cute and fabulously incredible card!!!! It is so joyful and cheerful to gaze upon. Great job with the sketch challenge this week!!!

Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}

Crystal said...

Grace this looks amazing, oh my you did absolutely wonders with Tilda...I LOVE the flowers..oh my they are GORGEOUS...Your borders, layout everything looks amazing!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is absolutely stunning Grace!!! I just love your sweet Tilda!!! Gorgeous coloring and design!! Your use of dies and dp and the details is incredible. I adore this take on the sketch!! You blow me away with each and every one of your creations!!
hugs,
Chris

Dragonlady said...

Hi Grace,

This is such a beautiful card. Love all the layers and of course Tilda.

Hugs Ali x

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful, no stunning, card - I so love those colours together.

blessings
Maxine

ChristineCreations said...

WOW Grace! It's like a beautiful flower garden!

Lovely Linda said...

What a gorgeous scene you have craeted Grace, Tilda is looking gorgeous adorned with flowers! You have created the feel of spring and it is so pretty! I love your colours and all of the Nesties you have used - you are so talented with whatever style you do - Thanks for sharing Grace - I love seeing each creation! God bless you my friend! {{{hugs}}}

Leigh said...

Stunning card Grace.

Sabrina Jackson said...

Grace, oh my word, this is cuteness perfection! Love tat little scene you've created here and those little roses...I got to have some of those....so adorable!! Your coloring ia awesome...I am loving his card!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Denise @ kc242 said...

Grace, I just love your cheerful springy card. It made me smile and wish for warm weather! You have used lovely colors and your embellishments are phenomenal! Great take on the sketch challenge this week!

Priscilla said...

Grace, your card is perfect for spring. It will be here before you know it. You work pastels so beautifully and those flowers are perfect for the sketch. Great post and very complete..thanks for all the links ;)
Priscilla

Jeni C Slack (^0^) said...

Grace, Your style with flowers and elegant colors never cease to amaze me. The purple tulip you colored with Tilda is so realistic looking! And the bouquet of flowers above her is dazzling. Thanks for being your awesome self! xox ~Jeni

The Mama Monkey said...

The flowers on top are amazing! I can smell the English Rose Garden now!!

Becky said...

This is just stunning, love the little flowers

JazzyH said...

Truly gorgeous!

Janis Lewis said...

Beautiful work as always. I have something for you on my blog here: http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-101.html

Dawn B. said...

I am so happy to see you doing a Magnolia..She is so sweet. Great job. Hope you had a happy birthday.

Michelle said...

This is beautiful!! Congrats on your first Magnolia!

Kelley said...

So pretty!! Love the paper and the flowers..just adorable!!!

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

I'm ready for winter to be over too, LOL. This is sure to bring some sunshine where ever this card goes, very cheery@@. Very nicely done and I love to have Birthday cards ready to go!! Have a great day, Grace. Jane

Gina Lindsay said...

the flowers are such a nice touch here.

cabio's craft corner said...

Grace, this is absolutely gorgeous. Love all these little details you put to this card. I have a great time checking out each little details and parts! Thanks for sharing this wonderful card :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Christina C. said...

Oh my goodness, Grace, what an amazing card you created! Spectacular!

Unknown said...

Grace, all I can say is "oh my"! I just love the lattice and rose borders on this card. Very pretty!