Sunday, November 22, 2009

Magnolia Down Under Challenge 27 / Christmas Card or Decoration


Whew.....I'm finally back! Been awhile since I last posted. I've been sick, had oral surgery....just has not been my month for card making. Hoping that is changing now but with the holidays fast approaching I am sure that will also keep me busy. I'm joining the girls "down under" for the first time at Magnolia Down Under for their challenge #27 which is for a Christmas card or decoration. If you haven't checked out their challenge blog and you love Magnolia / Tilda, then you need to check them out for fun challenges and lots of inspiration.

I would also like to give credit for the layout of my card to Sketch Saturday. This is from their sketch last week and I was unable to complete a card in time for the challenge deadline but I still wanted to use the sketch. You can find the sketch HERE and see what others also did with it.

Supplies Used:
Image: Magnolia / Tilda
Ink: Memories
Printed Paper: Christmas Mint by S E I
Cardstock: Bazzill
Tools Used: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder and Martha Stewart snowflake punch
Embellishments: ribbon by Offray
Techniques: Image colored with Prismacolor color pencils
Completed card size: 5 1/2" square

Thanks for stopping by!

15 comments:

GiftsByHeidi said...

Oh no, sorry to hear you've been busy with non-fun stuff. I've missed your posts. Hope things are settling down & you have more time for crafting. Such a cute card!

Judy said...

Yea!!! I'm glad you finally got to post a card. I really like that sketch too, but I don't seem to be able to get to any challenges anymore. I also love this Tilda - I didn't like the image at first, but the more I see it, the more I like it. Your coloring and paper choices are pefect as always. Very cute card!

Tracey Feeger said...

Oh so cute. I love the sketch you used with it. Great image and wonderful colouring. Thanks for joining us at MDUC.
mwah
Trace

Jessie said...

Hi Susan, I'm so happy to see you back crafting again! Hope you feel better soon and I love your cute card :)

Rosette said...

Oh Susan, I'm so sorry you were a bit under the weather!! I hope that you're feeling better now!! As always your colouring and choice of colours are lovely. Wonderful Christmas card hun! Big hugs sent your way sweetie xx

Patti said...

hi Susan : )

I'm sad to hear you have been under the weather! NOT fun!! but it surely does not appear that you lost your "Mojo"! while you were down. This card is outstanding!! really! : ) ...no I mean REALLY! I love it : ) Thank you for sharing.

Feel better! and Happy Thanksgiving

(((Hugs))) Patti

Janice W. said...

So glad you are back! I've missed you! Sorry you have been under the weather. Cute card! Hope you can have more fun now that you are feeling better!

Sue said...

This is an adorable sketch and Tilda is so cute in her Santa hat, beautiful coloring too. Thanks for joining us at the MDUC. Come back again next challenge so we can see what you're creating.

stephanne said...

That was a fun looking sketch and you have done it justice!! Such a wonderful festive creation, love that sweet little Tilda nestled into that circle and the snowflakes are a nice touch!! Thanks for sharing with us at mduc, come back and join us "down under" any time that mojo is workin ;)
Stephanne

Anonymous said...

I hope you are feeling much better now. Your card is incredible. You do such beautiful work. And your coloring is totally off the charts marvelous!

Debbie Pamment said...

So sorry to hear you've been unwell - but it certainly doesn't look like you're mojo disappeared on you - this is gorgeous - fabulous layout!!!
Thanx for joining us at MDUC.
xXx

Jodie from Oz said...

Susan, It is wonderful to have you join us at MDUC for the Christmas Something Challenge & your 1st one with us. I am so sorry you have not been well. Your card is beautiful, a fabulous sketch and Tilda is adorable with your colours & colouring just wonderful. Hope you will join us again next time. Hugs Jodie from Oz

Barbara said...

Wonderful card Susan. I think she is a very sweet image--and the paper and colors are wonderful. Sorry you were under the weather. Glad you are feeling better.

Becky said...

I am sorry you are not feeling well!! I see your cards are as gorgeous as ever :).

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