Magnolia Creations

[KittyF]

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[mrs007bond]

I have done a new card with my magnolia stamps you can see it on my blog
lisa x

[Josieanne]

I left you a comment Lisa, thats a lovely card

[Mrs Mac]

oh I just thought KittyF was back in the swing of things but its just a new thread. Does anyone know if she is OK?

Lovely card Lisa, there is so much creativity about , wish it was catching.

[Bird]

She is fine, just experiencing a few family issues, but we talk every night, lol so I know she is still in the land of the living

[Bird]

So Karen when are we expecting more stamps to arrive into Funkykits, ie Sugar Nellies, or any of the new ones, sooooon xxx

[jay670120]

ive been looking at these stamps They are lovely . What do you all colour them in with and is there any tips .
Keep up the good work as i like seeing all your cards etc.... xxxx

[~amanda~]

A lovely card, the colours are fab

[peggiey]

Love the calendar pages Karon & your card is beautiful too Tilly.

[Valentine]

She is fine, just experiencing a few family issues, but we talk every night, lol so I know she is still in the land of the living

Glad to hear that...we've been worried about her! please send our {{{{{HUGS}}}} xxx

[Samm]

I've made a few in the last week too, after a bit of a slum with them, they're on my blog (http://samm-l.blogspot.com) too!! It made me order a few more stamps too, how bad is that!!!:lol:

[Karon Stubbs]

Alex - I love your book, its fab! Love the colours too. My BIA arrived yesterday so I hope to start something as good as yours soon!

[mariana888]

Karon, your calendar looks fab, cannot wait to see the rest of the year!!
My Tilda's and Nellie's arrived today, we'll have fun me and the girls tonight!!!:lol::lol::lol:

[TraceyJ]

Oh I am so envious of you lot! Not only do you have the gorgeous stamps - but you have a wonderful talent for making fabulous looking cards.

I too am intrigued about what you use to colour them with???

[Karon Stubbs]

Oh I am so envious of you lot! Not only do you have the gorgeous stamps - but you have a wonderful talent for making fabulous looking cards.

I too am intrigued about what you use to colour them with???


I mostly use prisma pencils and sansodor to blend, though I also use derwent watercolour pencils too. HTH

[mariana888]

Oh I am so envious of you lot! Not only do you have the gorgeous stamps - but you have a wonderful talent for making fabulous looking cards.

I too am intrigued about what you use to colour them with???



I am only just started but I use Faber-Castell Watercolours.

[Quixotic]

I mostly use prisma pencils and sansodor to blend, though I also use derwent watercolour pencils too. HTH

Same here, although I use Zest-It rather than Sansodor.

Once I can get myself all sorted, I'll hopefully be using my new Copic markers too. Oh and the Stampin Up Watercolor Wonder crayons - have started collecting those, and they work beautifully.

Another favourite is the Colorbox Queue Fluid Chalk and Pigment ink pads, used with a waterbrush.

[Karon Stubbs]

Same here, although I use Zest-It rather than Sansodor.

Once I can get myself all sorted, I'll hopefully be using my new Copic markers too. Oh and the Stampin Up Watercolor Wonder crayons - have started collecting those, and they work beautifully.

Another favourite is the Colorbox Queue Fluid Chalk and Pigment ink pads, used with a waterbrush.


I've just got a limited number of copics and I'm quite impressed with them as a change from prismas. Massive range of colours! I've been looking at the stampin up markers but did wonder about the watercolour crayons. What are they like? Ever used the markers?

[peggiey]

I'm going to a stampin up workshop in a couple of weeks - must have a look

[tillymint]

I use Caran D'Ache Supracolour watercolour pencils. I bought a set of 18 to try, just before Christmas in the sale at WHS. I was so impressed with the high pigment content, they are so smooth to use and the colours really pop when you use a damp paintbrush on them. Very easy to blend and shade with them too, I found an online art store that sells all 120 colours individually, so I've added quite a few more colours to my collection since then - skin and hair tones especially.
tilly x

[Quixotic]

I've just got a limited number of copics and I'm quite impressed with them as a change from prismas. Massive range of colours! I've been looking at the stampin up markers but did wonder about the watercolour crayons. What are they like? Ever used the markers?


I got some Copics for Christmas and the airbrushing system which I have yet to play with. Love the way the Copics work though, definitely impressed!

I've not used the SU markers, no. The watercolour crayons I have one set of at the moment, and they are lovely and creamy to work with.

[mariana888]

What are these crayons then..where can I have a look?, where can I get those markers....... where can I get some help!


(The girls are looking nice... I've been playing with "Tilda with balloon")

[Samm]

Here's another from me using cheapo Whispers pens! come out really well!

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/di-hickman-jan-3.html

[Silly Monkey]

I'm impressed, may have to clear the dust off my old pack of Whispers. Which blending pen did you use?

[Samm]

It's a Tombo ABT N00 one, I got it about 6 years ago and it still works!!!
Thanks for the super fast delivery, I ordered Monday and got them today, hence I had to stamp already!!!:D

[Pink Chocolate]

was just about to ask what blending pen u used too as it looks lovely and ive got whispers pens gathering dust also lol

[Samm]

I've just popped a link to the pen on my blog incase you're interested.:D

[Pink Chocolate]

i cant see it boo hoo

[Pink Chocolate]

ive got it surh i went all the way to the bottom b4 i clicked it wuld be with the card you had used it on dear o dear lol

do they run out like normal felts?

[Samm]

I pressume so, I haven't used the pen in about 6 years though and it's still going well, so that's pretty good whereas my Marvy pens have dried out!

[peechy]

i love the whisper pens too:) I also picked up a pack of 2 blending pens by whispers which i use when i dont want to get the sansador out or want a change. really nice altho it sometimes takes abit of the card off if i get lazy.

love the book, cards and calendar from the old thread:wub:

forgot to say that i love that the blending pen is just like the whisper pens and has a supa fine tip as well as the thick/brush tip

[TraceyJ]

I have a "water blending pen" its green - dont know the make - but too much water comes out of it and messes up my paper.

Talking of which - what type of card do you stamp/paint onto?? I found most bog standard card stuck just breaks up the minute I start getting it damp! Is this just the pen - or should I be using a better cardstock?

And I'm such a twit - I have a set of water colour paints from many moons ago sitting in my cupboard - I could use these to "colour in" couldn't I !!! Durr!! Although I think I need some new brushes first!!:wacko:

[Bird]

Lol you lot make me giggle, thanks for that, lol

I use Prismacolor pencils with sansador (which I just got) as already have zest it, am trying them both out to see which I prefer.

I am going to be investing in some Copic Ciao markers soon though as somebody mentioned a great shop that you can buy them online in the UK and they are a super price. I do have about 12 of the Stampin Up markers, and have to say I like those as well. I also use watercolour pencils but do prefer my Neocolour II watercolour crayons of which I have a about 10-12 different colours, but these are just gorgeous.

[Shary]

I combined my Cricut with Magnolias to make a little matchbox to hold ATCs. It's here (http://shary-theothersideofme.blogspot.com/) if you would like to look.

Shary
x

[Quixotic]

I have a "water blending pen" its green - dont know the make - but too much water comes out of it and messes up my paper.

Talking of which - what type of card do you stamp/paint onto?? I found most bog standard card stuck just breaks up the minute I start getting it damp! Is this just the pen - or should I be using a better cardstock?

And I'm such a twit - I have a set of water colour paints from many moons ago sitting in my cupboard - I could use these to "colour in" couldn't I !!! Durr!! Although I think I need some new brushes first!!:wacko:

For watercolours I use the Koi aqua brushes - they are the best I've found so far.

For watercolouring I use either the card I get from Paper Mill, or actual watercolour paper - Partners the Stationer do some of their own brand watercolour pads that work really well and aren't overly expensive.

[Theresa]

I combined my Cricut with Magnolias to make a little matchbox to hold ATCs. It's here (http://shary-theothersideofme.blogspot.com/) if you would like to look.

Shary
x


that's lovely :D


I like what you did with the blending pen Sam, may have to get one of those myself, just been using the pencils/Sansador so far.

[peggiey]

Tilda is turning up everywhere. I was flicking through the Sat TV channels when I came in from work & saw one on a sample in a show on *&*:)

[Nic]

Shary your ATC box is fantastic-you've packed so much detail into it

[peechy]

hi everyone:wub:

love the box shary!!

peggy, j. sheen now sells magnolias so maybe they'll get more tilda projects.

alex, pming you re copics:ph34r: i have been saving for some

[Franmade]

I combined my Cricut with Magnolias to make a little matchbox to hold ATCs. It's here (http://shary-theothersideofme.blogspot.com/) if you would like to look.

Shary
x

Aww, Shary, that's so dinky & cute and I love the colours:wub:

[Shary]

Thank you :-)

Shary
x

[Shary]

Not so many Magnolia creations these days is everyone having fun with Nellies instead? :)
I've made a doorhanger today it's on my blog (http://shary-theothersideofme.blogspot.com/).

Shary
x

[Silly Monkey]

Love the doorhanger and matchbox. You are full of good ideas!

[wlisa]

Shary the ATC box and door hanger are gorgeous.

[Petra]

For watercolouring I use either the card I get from Paper Mill, or actual watercolour paper - Partners the Stationer do some of their own brand watercolour pads that work really well and aren't overly expensive.

At the moment, WHS are doing pads of Daler Rowney watercolour card at £4.99 for 50 sheets. It's lovely stuff - 250gsm and nice and thick. And the good thing is that because it is 12x9 inches, rather than A4 size, you can make matching square 6x6 card blanks from it as well.

[Nic]

Shary your door hanger is gorgeous-love the whole layout of it

[peggiey]

Have you seen the new ones added to the blog today - he is so cute!

[wlisa]

Here (http://lisascraftworld.blogspot.com/2008/01/magnolia-swing-card.html) is a card I made on 16th, hope you like it.

[Nic]

That's really pretty Lisa:)

[wlisa]

Thanks Nic.

[angeljakki]

Have you seen the new ones added to the blog today - he is so cute!

omg just been on and had a look they have just shot to the top of my wish list. I was just wondering if they had any baby ones as I have had a request for ome new boy and one yr old cards they would be ideal.

[Pink Chocolate]

which blog hun

[peechy]

omg just been on and had a look they have just shot to the top of my wish list. I was just wondering if they had any baby ones as I have had a request for ome new boy and one yr old cards they would be ideal.

omgosh!! i neeeeeeed the baby boy, bubble reminds me of edwin already but the baby is just him!! even down to the soother:ph34r:
Will be fab for blessing invites, thank you cards.... for stamping out and looking at...or is it just me that does that??:P

the girl is cute too, maybe baby boy needs a playmte??

[Samm]

I've made a couple today:

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/dcm-set-dare-this-week-to-create-card.html

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/scrummy-stash-cafe-blog-chips-and.html

[peechy]

aww, how sweet are they??!! love the softness and colours:wub:

[wlisa]

Gorgeous cards Samm.

[Tcake]

the cards posted recently are lovely.....and the matchbox is very lovely.......here are a couple that i've made for birthdays....... (http://tcake.blogspot.com/2008/01/january-update.html)

[wlisa]

Tcake they are FAB.

[Samm]

Gorgeous cards Samm.

Thanks! :D I tend to outline round the black lines with my colour and then blend it in with my blender pen, or take the colour off the pen with my blender pen and paint it on :)

[wlisa]

Thanks for the response Samm I will have to give it a go.

[Samm]

No problem, a little trick I also saw last week was to edge the ouline in grey, it makes it stand out more :)

[wlisa]

Great tips Samm thanks.

[Tcake]

Hi Guys....I know that this isn't a card but thought that I would share my journal cover with you that i've done for my a-z cupcake recipe challenge....Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=147603&cat=6232) it is....tfl Tx

[wlisa]

Teresa that is fantastic, love it.

[wlisa]

Here (http://lisascraftworld.blogspot.com/2008/01/money-card.html) is a money card I made today.

[LadyJayne]

Lisa, lovely card and such a good way to give money as a present.

Teresa that cover is stunning - I love it!

[Chunky Munky]

I soooooo want the new baby boy, I dont care if he's nameless as of yet, gimmie gimmie gimmie! I got my first magnolias a couple of days ago and have made a card but my camera is bust so no pics :(

Any ideas how long it will be before the new stamps get in the suppliers here?

[TraceyJ]

OOo Lisa - I love that money card!!! Must have a go at making one of those.

[Nic]

Lisa and Teresa-these are fantastic :)

[angeljakki]

love the money card really nice.

[Franmade]

Teresa, Fantastic cover, love that oven - is it a stamp or printed? and great money card lisa, love the colours.

Had to share my dinky Edwin, it's for this weeks tilda challenge, something shiny. I've shrunk him on shrink plastic and made him into a bookmark using a giant paperclip(the clip is 7cm so edwin's only about 4cm high:wub:)
I might have to make him some friends now:P

[Karon Stubbs]

That's fab!!You are so clever. Love forward to seeing his friends.

[angeljakki]

That is so cute well done lovely

[DoubleDutch]

Really fab idea Frances :D

not been very creative last few days but did manage to make this card for the Tilda challenge

[valeriej]

Great cards, really love that bookmark too.

[LadyJayne]

Marlene - that is lovely - I love the shapes you've used.

[Gadget Monkey]

Love the bookmark Frances, must check out where my shrink plastic is as that looks so good!!

Marlene, I love that card, your cards are always so beautiful.

[angeljakki]

marlene I really like your style awesome

[Theresa]

Had to share my dinky Edwin, it's for this weeks tilda challenge, something shiny. I've shrunk him on shrink plastic and made him into a bookmark using a giant paperclip

that is absolutely fabulous, what a great idea - had been thinking of making bookmarks for school, this idea tops mine :D have been looking for the pile of books stamp everywhere but can't seem to find it.



not been very creative last few days but did manage to make this card for the Tilda challenge

gorgeous card Marlene, so pretty :D

[Valentine]

Teresa, Fantastic cover, love that oven - i it a stamp or printed? and great money card lisa, love the colours.

Had to share my dinky Edwin, it's for this weeks tilda challenge, something shiny. I've shrunk him on shrink plastic and made him into a bookmark using a giant paperclip(the clip is 7cm so edwin's only about 4cm high:wub:)
I might have to make him some friends now:P



Hes brilliant!!!..will definitely have to have a go at this,if you dont mind that is..the girls will love it!!
xxx

[Edna]

I've made a nice new home for my Magnolia's - top of the blog if you would like to see it. <LOL>
http://www.ednasplace.blogspot.com

Thanks!!

[LadyJayne]

Oh that is beautiful Edna - I've just got mine in a bog standard Really Useful Box, which really looks inadequate now!

[wlisa]

Sanp LadyJayne my thoughts exactly, I need one of those tins or several - magnolias, sugar nellies, bellas and hannas LOL.

Great Bookmark Frances
Beautiful card Marlene.

[LadyJayne]

Good idea and I think to get the maximum value out of them they have to be full to bursting with the stamps. Then we have to get new tins, which also have to be full of stamps ...........:)

[Bryn]

Really fab idea Frances :D

not been very creative last few days but did manage to make this card for the Tilda challenge

That is way too cute:wub:

[Franmade]

Hes brilliant!!!..will definitely have to have a go at this,if you dont mind that is..the girls will love it!!
xxx

Not at all, that's why I shared.

Marlene, it's soo pwetty:wub: love the shape of the card
Edna, fab tin.

[Tcake]

I have a tin like that...which now has a use!!!....thanks for the idea......I am sooo loving the bookmark too.Tx

[Karon Stubbs]

Here are my latest calendar pages. Oops, a nellie sneaked in ....

[angeljakki]

these are awesome, very nice, almost there

[Karon Stubbs]

these are awesome, very nice, almost there

Thanks! Yes - only 3 more to go. Got them planned in my head - just have to put them together. That's the fun part!

[Samm]

Here's another one from me today!!!:D

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/tilda-co-silver-and-iheart2stamp-sketch.html

[Gadget Monkey]

Love your tin Edna, I had one of those, but my magnolias outgrew it, not including my sugar nellie and maggie, so they now sit stuck on 12 x 12 sheets of acetate in a 12 x 12 rub box, but at least I can now see what I have!!

Loving the calender pages too, wonderful!!

Aww cute card Samm, think I have that stamp but haven't used it yet.... may have to make that my next card, beautiful colours!!

[wlisa]

Karon great calendar pages.

Samm beautiful as always.

[mariana888]

Here are my latest calendar pages. Oops, a nellie sneaked in ....

Karon, these are lovely, looking forward seeing the rest

[Karon Stubbs]

Thanks for the nice comments!

[Lindylou]

Just love the colours on this one.
Linda x

[Gadget Monkey]

So sweet Linda, I love the little birds!!

[tobysmum]

Wow, they are all so gorgeous!! My watercolour pencils arrived this morning, I am just waiting for the arrival of my first two Magnolia stamps, I can't wait, it's like having a baby all over again...............without the pain of course!!!

[donna russell]

does anyone know where i can get edwin holding the rose and the tilda wearing the cross necklace pretty please....

lovin all your creations, they are gorgeous. waiting for my first set coming from funky kits. hopefully the sansodor and paper stumps will arrive at the same time...dying to have a play

thanks, donna

[DoubleDutch]

Hi Donna, those are the new stamps.. should be coming out in the next few weeks :)

[Theresa]

they are part of the new release of stamps Donna - they're not available yet.

[peggiey]

Is anyone else having problems with the ink smearing using stazon, prismas & sansodor?? It seems to be particularly noticeable on the faces. Is there another ink pad I could use??

[Theresa]

I have just ordered up the versafine black onyx one to try out Peggie, my Stazon is worn out so have been using a Palette hybrid in black so far which has been ok.

[Inky Angel]

Peggiey,

Staz-On is spirit based and Sansador is a spirit solvent so they can't be usd together without smudging. A dye based ink pad is better :)

[peggiey]

Thanks - I'll have a look to see if I have one, if not I'll need to buy one

[Inky Angel]

Most cheap ink pads should work :)

[donna russell]

thanks for that. would love to a valentines card, maybe next year lol!

donna

[baabaa]

I've just used a Tim Holtz distress pad to stamp with and no smudging with that. Saved me trying to hunt down a versafine pad!

[baabaa]

I did this card for the Tilda and Co challenge blog with TH Black Soot and the image I'm colouring in was done with TH Old Paper. Managed to get a nice stamp from both, despite the ink pads being quite "wet' and no smudging!

[Fifi-T]

My first Magnolia proper.

http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/1/22_Things_Best_Remembered_Book_files/shapeimage_2.jpg

Was quite please with the colour of whispers pen for the skin. The little notebook came from Smiths for 49p.

Details,as always, on my bloggie (http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/1/22_Things_Best_Remembered_Book.html).

Fi

[Franmade]

I did this card for the Tilda and Co challenge blog with TH Black Soot and the image I'm colouring in was done with TH Old Paper. Managed to get a nice stamp from both, despite the ink pads being quite "wet' and no smudging!

Ooh, they're gorgeous Lori:wub:

I use Versafine onyx black when I'm using my prismas as it's quick drying but will have to try TH as I've got a few of them anyway.

For anyone looking for Versafine I have seen them in WH Smiths craft section (obviously not the cheapest but may be worth it if you're desperate!)

[Fairycakes1972]

Just added two new cards to my blog! They are here (http://craftycakes.blogspot.com/) if you fancy a nose! First ones I've done using the lovely new water colour pencils my mum bought me last week!!!

Love the tilda with the little bird Lori!

[lou]

Well I am truly hooked on magnolia stamps and want more but everywhere is sold out of the ones I want does anyone now when or were there will be more available as I neeeed more to feed my addiction:wacko:
I am awaiting the postman now to bring my new pencils.
Got to also say your cards are all beautiful.

[angeljakki]

looking at the new ones on the blog I must admit my addiction has got hooked onto these stamps to and they just get better

[wlisa]

I did this card for the Tilda and Co challenge blog with TH Black Soot and the image I'm colouring in was done with TH Old Paper. Managed to get a nice stamp from both, despite the ink pads being quite "wet' and no smudging!

Lori these are stunning would love to know what you used to do the black and white one, I love this look.

My first Magnolia proper.

http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/1/22_Things_Best_Remembered_Book_files/shapeimage_2.jpg

Was quite please with the colour of whispers pen for the skin. The little notebook came from Smiths for 49p.

Details,as always, on my bloggie (http://web.mac.com/fionadickinson/Fifi-Ts/Cardmaking_Blog/Entries/2008/1/22_Things_Best_Remembered_Book.html).

Fi

Fi, this is lovely, which whisper pen did you use, I have the large set?

[jay670120]

ive bought my first stamp but seeing i use clear stamps im a bit confused to how these magolia ones are mounted !!! Am i thick or what ??? heard of eeezie mount or however you spell it ...do i need this and if so can you buy little bits as i dont know if im going to use anymore than the one stamp ive got (really a scrapbooker) :o yes you might think i'll get addicted but what if i dont !!! is this eezi stuff expensive?

[Fifi-T]

Fi, this is lovely, which whisper pen did you use, I have the large set?

I only have the pastel set of 12. I used the very pale beige in the set, annoyingly there are no names on them but when I get home I will see if there is a number.

Fi

[Karon Stubbs]

ive bought my first stamp but seeing i use clear stamps im a bit confused to how these magolia ones are mounted !!! Am i thick or what ??? heard of eeezie mount or however you spell it ...do i need this and if so can you buy little bits as i dont know if im going to use anymore than the one stamp ive got (really a scrapbooker) :o yes you might think i'll get addicted but what if i dont !!! is this eezi stuff expensive?

If you're buying them from the sponsors they come ready mounted. You can just stick them on your acrylic block then peel them back off like clear stamps. HTH

[jay670120]

Thanxs Karon I'll Just Stick Them On Block And See ....feel So Silly Now Xx

[Shary]

I've just put a "leafy" card made with Magnolia stamps, if you would like a peek it's here (http://shary-theothersideofme.blogspot.com/)

Shary
x

[Nic]

Shary I can't post a comment on your blog for some reason, but wanted to say that card's fantastic-definitely a keepsake

[baabaa]

Oh yes, gorgeous card Shary!
Lisa, I just used different shades of grey prismas for the black and white card. Just took a bit of patience to build up all the different shades!
Thanks for the lovely comments ladies. Everyone does such fabulous work on here and its a joy to have a nosey at it all!:P

[Melinda]

I've made my DH valentine's card using one of my Edwin stamps. Tried to colour it so it didn't look too much like a christmas stamp, I'm quite pleased with the result.

[x Looby x]

Hi Everyone - my first post on this thread and I just wanted to say all your cards are just stunning!
Shary - that cards is AMAZING!

I received my first 2 tildas yesterday (thanks to Bryony for getting them to me so quickly!) and I'm addicted already - been stamping and colouring all day! :lol: they're all HERE (http://scraphappylou.blogspot.com/search/label/magnolia%20stamps) on my blog if you want to take a look.
Not too sure on my colouring technique yet - so any tips are very welcome!

Lou xx

[baabaa]

Your cards looks great Lou- really bright and eye catching. Stampincaz has a wee tutorial for colouring with watercolours on her blog and theres a tutorial from Inge using prismacolours but both have the sort style and would probably work with most colouring mediums. I'll see if I can hunt down links for them!

ETA: Inge's prisma tutorial http://ingemg.wordpress.com/tutorial/
Caz's watercolour tutorial http://stampingcaz.blogspot.com/2008/01/watercolour-pencils-tutorial.html

[TraceyJ]

OOO Lori - I would love those if you can find them!!

Lou - your cards are gorgeous!

Next month I am absolutely definitely buying a couple of stamps - I think I like the sitting Tilda best 9soooooo hard to choose!!) - looks the most useful - and I do have to make sure I will get plenty of use from whichever I buy!!

[x Looby x]

Thanks for the lovely comments girls - I'm thinking I need to buy some more already!!

Lori - thanks for taking the time to find me those links, they're really useful!

[tinylady]

Hi.I have just added to my gallery my first magnolia projects.Two cards and a notebook.Everybodys cards on here is just so lovely.Great inspiration.x:)

[angeljakki]

yours cards a really cute tl

[playingwpaper]

Here's my first Tilda, I'm not really a stamper so it leaves a lot to be desired. Critisism & advice would be most welcome. The fretwork is from one of the new marianne design stencils.

[Fifi-T]

That card is lovely, and the fretwork so delicate. My criticism - you are too hard on yourself, it is a lovely card and no way would I ever guess it was your first :)

[angeljakki]

pwp your card is lovely

[Bryn]

Here's my first Tilda, I'm not really a stamper so it leaves a lot to be desired. Critisism & advice would be most welcome. The fretwork is from one of the new marianne design stencils.

It's totally gorgeous. Bet that fretwork took some doing! I love it:wub:

[wlisa]

Everyone's cards/creations are gorgeous, thank you to ladies that answered my questions.

[playingwpaper]

Thanks ladies, I'm totally out of my comfort zone with stamps but I can see Tildas becoming an addiction.

[TracieB]

Well, after I finally received my Prisma's (and get a blister sharpening every one of them lol) I have finished my first Magnolia card.

After a lot of trial and error using the stumps and Sansador (getting the stump too wet and expecting to be able to do the same technique as with my watercolours) I eventually came up with this.....

Hopes u likey

TracieB xx

[angeljakki]

thats so cute looks lovely

[TraceyJ]

Awww Tracie - it's really cute!!

[angeljakki]

sorry if you've seen it. Made it in the wee hrs of the morning s couldn't sleep for the rudolph day.
91773

[baabaa]

That's really cute Jakki- are the trees in the background from a stamp?

[angeljakki]

That's really cute Jakki- are the trees in the background from a stamp?
Its a magnolia stamp. Stamped then masked and stamped again.

[comfortablecat]

sorry if you've seen it. Made it in the wee hrs of the morning s couldn't sleep for the rudolph day.
91773

Stunning card, you are really talented. did you cut the tildas out and stick them onto your background? IYKWIM? I've never tried a scene card but yours is so beautiful:wub:

[angeljakki]

Stunning card, you are really talented. did you cut the tildas out and stick them onto your background? IYKWIM? I've never tried a scene card but yours is so beautiful:wub:

Edwin is stamped on the card and tilda is cut out. When mounting, her legs and hand without the snowball are direct stuck to the card. Her body head and hand with snowball are mounted on pads it gives it real depth which is not picked up on that picture.

[LadyJayne]

Well, after I finally received my Prisma's (and get a blister sharpening every one of them lol) I have finished my first Magnolia card.

After a lot of trial and error using the stumps and Sansador (getting the stump too wet and expecting to be able to do the same technique as with my watercolours) I eventually came up with this.....

Hopes u likey

TracieB xx


I've just picked my Prismas up from the Post Office (but haven't quite mustered up the strength to sharpen them yet) and I hope my first attempts come out as beautifully as this, otherwise there'll be a set for sale! Lovely card!

[LadyJayne]

sorry if you've seen it. Made it in the wee hrs of the morning s couldn't sleep for the rudolph day.
91773

Gorgeous - and amazing that you made it in the middle of the night - I can barely focus enough at that time of the morning to find the bathroom, much less craft!:lol::lol:

[angeljakki]

I can barely focus enough at that time of the morning to find the bathroom, much less craft!:lol::lol:
lol I do my best stuff at night as I know I am not going to get a call to get something or fetch someone.

[jay670120]

Hiya ...ive got my stamp ,standard water colour pencils and stazon ink (plus card , watercolour paper, PP etc) is there anything else i need? thinking i need to add water or something else ...theres too many posts to look back !

[angeljakki]

just go for it , it will all come together as you go along

[angeljakki]

another for today, I've been busy this afternoon doing other stuff even though I was meant to get the whole day off.
91830

[donna russell]

fab cards ladies. patiently waiting for my sansodor & paper stumps to try out my polychromos pencils

[Samm]

Here's another from me today! using one of my nice new birthday stamps!:)

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/scrummy-stash-cafe-blog-ribbons-and.html

[DoubleDutch]

Ohh Sam.. its gorgeous!! and can't believe that i'm about to finish a card with the same stamp and same kit!! :D

[Samm]

What a funny coincidence!!!:lol:

[Samm]

and another from me today:
http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/ismaki-challenge.html

[Theresa]

Here's another from me today! using one of my nice new birthday stamps!:)

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/scrummy-stash-cafe-blog-ribbons-and.html

lovely cards Samm - love the cat further down the page.

[Theresa]

I made this yesterday, my niece had a baby boy this week - inspiration taken from Malin's card on the front of the magazine on the Magnolia blog.

[LadyJayne]

Lovely cards - and that Baby one is so cute Theresa.

I'm just about to go and get on with actually making a card instead of just sitting here oohing and aahing over everyone else's!

[playingwpaper]

So many lovely cards today that I've been inspired to go order loads more. Trouble is that magnolia direct site doesnt seem to like paypal :( 'spose I'll have to wait for the sponsors to get them back in stock.

[donna russell]

i have had problems with the magnolia site as well. ended up using cc but still not sure if it has gone through ok. i have emailed them.

[DoubleDutch]

Finally had a chance to upload some pics of cards I made today and Samm, this is my Tilda & Kit version :lol:
Details are on my blog (http://just-me-marlene.blogspot.com)

[wlisa]

gorgeous cards everyone.

[Samm]

Finally had a chance to upload some pics of cards I made today and Samm, this is my Tilda & Kit version :lol:
Details are on my blog (http://just-me-marlene.blogspot.com)

Stunning! great work! :)

[removed user]

Finally had a chance to upload some pics of cards I made today and Samm, this is my Tilda & Kit version :lol:
Details are on my blog (http://just-me-marlene.blogspot.com)
Beautiful Marlene, love the papers and everything about this card.

Caz

[Theresa]

Finally had a chance to upload some pics of cards I made today and Samm, this is my Tilda & Kit version :lol:
Details are on my blog (http://just-me-marlene.blogspot.com)

gorgeous card Marlene, what lovely papers those are :D

[Karon Stubbs]

Finally had a chance to upload some pics of cards I made today and Samm, this is my Tilda & Kit version :lol:
Details are on my blog (http://just-me-marlene.blogspot.com)

Beautiful work as ever Marlene!

[Quixotic]

Gorgeous creations! :)

[donna russell]

anyone know the date for the uk release of the vlaentines looking stamps?

thanks, donna

[mariana888]

So many lovely cards today that I've been inspired to go order loads more. Trouble is that magnolia direct site doesnt seem to like paypal :( 'spose I'll have to wait for the sponsors to get them back in stock.

tried Magnolia site, thought I pay using Paypal because it would be quicker as I don't need to re-enter my details........ I got the order confirmation but the payment via paypal cannot be taken because of an error on THEIR receiving address.... I don't want to re order in case they want to charge me again, so I emailed them requesting a payment request, still waiting.
Never again will use paypal with them.:wacko:

[playingwpaper]

I've emailed them as well but heard nothing back yet. Shame as there are a few I want that no one over here seems to stock :(

[TracieB]

Mariana

I ordered with them ages ago, tried to use paypal but got the same error as you. I did receive a paypal payment request off them about a week later. Give it a bit of time, you never know. You may be a lucky one :P

TracieB xx

[baabaa]

Unfortunately paypal and Magnolia don't go well together! You get your order much quicker if you pay by credit card apparently! I did use paypal with them- the paypal payment bit doesn't work so they'll send you out an invoice at some point (2 weeks later for me) and thenabout another month after that I got my stamps! So it does work, it just takes a while!
Customer service isn't great with them but if you did re-order they can't charge you twice with paypal as its all done by invoice so you'd just have to decline one of the invoices.

[mariana888]

I've done this card today... It was the only Tilda stamp (that I own) that I haven't used.....

[mariana888]

Mariana

I ordered with them ages ago, tried to use paypal but got the same error as you. I did receive a paypal payment request off them about a week later. Give it a bit of time, you never know. You may be a lucky one :P

TracieB xx

Thanks Tracie.... I will have to wait a little bit longer for my new adopted ones i guess.

[playingwpaper]

I'm just waiting for hubby to leave the room so I can tap in his bankcard details ;) Then hopefully in a couple of weeks I should have a delivery from Sweden.

[DoubleDutch]

Thought I'd show this Note-booklet I made today for the tilda challenge blog by following another tutorial..
Wanted originally to put birth announcements in it, but they are not commonly send here in the UK so I've added some 'thank you for gift' cards instead :)
Details and link to the tutorial are on my blog
tfl,

[angeljakki]

marlene you've done it again. Absoulutly gorgeous. I'm steadily turning into your #1 fan. Mariana yours is lovely too.

[lou]

marlene your card is beautiful and Mariana I have just got that same stamp and your card is smashing:)

[wlisa]

Mariana888 that is a lovely card, I lover the bright colours and the glitter.

Marlene - gorgeous as always, you can bet I will be checking out the tutorial.

I attempted two cards today for the tilda & co challenge 4, you can see them here (http://lisascraftworld.blogspot.com/2008/01/magnolia-challenge-4.html).

[Karon Stubbs]

I've done this card today... It was the only Tilda stamp (that I own) that I haven't used.....

Fab card Mariana!

[mariana888]

Thanks to all of you for the nice comments,
it means a lot to a novice coming from you crafty lot!

[rusty1]

WOW!! Thank you for sharing so many beautiful cards and things made with Magnolia stamps. I just got the Tilda on present stamp and have used it on one card so far but can see loads more coming!

A quick question though - I've seen members refer to kits with Magnolia stamps??? Could anyone tell me how this works please and where you get them from? Another thing that may have to go on my wishlist :rolleyes:
Shelly

[TracieB]

I'm loving these stamps and my new Prisma's. I have done another two. I also created the swirls using my KnK, getting to grips with that too

TracieB xx

[TraceyJ]

Will UKS Sponsors let us know on this thread when new stock arrives?? I am so desparate for some of these stamps!!

[Pink Chocolate]

i keep missing them

[Fairycakes1972]

If you register for the newsletters on the sites, they let you know, you can also register to know when they are back in stock by clicking on the little envelope on each particular stamp!

[Nic]

Everyone's cards are as fab as ever-loving all the different looks from the same style of stamps!
I'm housebound with workmen just now, so it's taken me all day to come up with 1 card-and I'm still not entirely happy with it!

[angeljakki]

nic its lovely. Is that the nestabilities that I see??

[Nic]

It sure is! I've actually had them a wee while, but not got round to using them yet!

[DoubleDutch]

Aww is fabby Nic, and the colours are Yummie!!

[angeljakki]

It sure is! I've actually had them a wee while, but not got round to using them yet!
Ok I've turned a shade of green again as still waiting for mine to arrive. Can't wait now they work great for framing stamped images.

[peechy]

fabby cards tracie!! great colour combo and textures.

oooo nic!! that one's gorge!! really glamourous looking IYKWIM.

Will UKS Sponsors let us know on this thread when new stock arrives?? I am so desparate for some of these stamps!!

i have some images to send off for a prize on a diff forum, if you pm me your addy i can stamp extra and send to you until you can get stamps of your own. (unless it's the new ones you'r talking about :unsure:

[Samm]

Gorgeous work ladies!!!

Here's another today:

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/01/ismaki-4-cps-49-and-tilda-co-baby.html

Samm
x

[Silly Monkey]

Will UKS Sponsors let us know on this thread when new stock arrives?? I am so desparate for some of these stamps!!

Will do but still no news on when they will be here. As Fairycakes has said, it might be best to sign up for product updates as I can see the new collection flying straight out of the box and not even making it onto the shelf!

I will pop on here once I have sent out the newsletter to our website customers but hate to think of people missing out!

Bryony

[mariana888]

Everyone's cards are as fab as ever-loving all the different looks from the same style of stamps!
I'm housebound with workmen just now, so it's taken me all day to come up with 1 card-and I'm still not entirely happy with it!

Fantastic colouring, is it watercolours or prismas?

[Nic]

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone!
Mariana, I used Marvy pens, and then blended them with a wet paintbrush, but the images are stamped on a slightly pearlescent card, so you still get the kind of shimmery effect!
Samm-your baby card is too cute! It's gorgeous

[mariana888]

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone!
Mariana, I used Marvy pens, and then blended them with a wet paintbrush, but the images are stamped on a slightly pearlescent card, so you still get the kind of shimmery effect!
Samm-your baby card is too cute! It's gorgeous

So many things, I've only been using watercolours, i'm taking it all in, now I just need some more funds to get me going:rolleyes:

It looks really beautiful Nic, loving all your cards!

[donna russell]

gorgeous cards everyone, really jealous as i'm waiting for some to arrive through my letterbox.
tracieb - what is KnK..loving the swirls
the nestabilities are perfect, agian tres jealous as waiting for the ovals to arrive.
its really nice to see what can be done with the same stamp

[mariana888]

gorgeous cards everyone, really jealous as i'm waiting for some to arrive through my letterbox.
tracieb - what is KnK..loving the swirls
the nestabilities are perfect, agian tres jealous as waiting for the ovals to arrive.
its really nice to see what can be done with the same stamp

funny you asked about KnK, i've seen it at lunch time from work and I've emailed myself home to ask the same question, i'm intrigued

[donna russell]

marianna...think we are following each other on most cardmaking threads lol!

[mariana888]

that could be a good thing!

[TraceyJ]

Peechy

You are very kind - thank you. I cant WAIT to have a go at making a card with a Tilda on it!!:D

Won't match up to you lot though - but you are very inspiring!!

xx

[LadyJayne]

Everyone's cards are as fab as ever-loving all the different looks from the same style of stamps!
I'm housebound with workmen just now, so it's taken me all day to come up with 1 card-and I'm still not entirely happy with it!

I don't know why, it's beautiful!

[Nic]

Ok I'm happier with this one!

[passionflower]

So bootifull!!! you re a bit good:wub:

[passionflower]

i think i need to find my Magnolias and have a go at making a card now:lol:

[Nic]

Thank you Monica:wub:

Now go get stamping!:lol:

[angeljakki]

Nic its lovely. Just got to get into gear.

[TracieB]

Thanks for your comments guys, mucho appreciated xx

KnK is the Klick n Kut. Like a Craft Robo but can cut thicker card and chipboard. They both have very similar programs now so the transition wasn't too bad. got it as an Xmas prezzie from my mom n dad an took ages to come from the states, but it was well worth the wait.

I love all your cards and I can't believe there are so many talented people out there.

TracieB xx

[rusty1]

Can anyone shed some light????

Is there a monthly kit for Magnolia stamps and if so how with please?

Shelly

[peechy]

nic that's just lovely!! your style is fabby!! so much texture and papers but not all cluttered looking.... i try to do textured but it comes out looking all clutterd and jumbled.... same with LO's

shelly, magnollia have a stamp club that is 2 - 3 monthly

[angeljakki]

Nic its lovely. Just got to get into gear.
I don't believe it sorry if that sounded off.

What I meant to say was: I've just got to get into gear. This is me making a public apology. Sorry if I offended you Nic or anyone else.

My hands working faster than my brain and missing words. Working to hard and no time to play and all my new stuff is landing on the mat, just not enough hours in a day, aaaaaaaahhhh such is life.

[Nic]

Jakki don't be a dumpling!!! I know that's what you meant!!!:wub:

Now tell us more about the new stuff!:lol:

[ally a]

Can somebody tell me more about the Stamp club and what are Nestabilities, sorry, just getting into Magnolias so all this 'lingo' in new to me.

[angeljakki]

Now tell us more about the new stuff!:lol:
Thank you Nic for being so understanding. I know people that would have thrown their dummy out of the pram at much less.:wub::love::love:
Lets just say by bank balance as had a sudden thud am eagerly awaiting a package from a certain paint named company. lol. I have same autumn leaves on the way from america curtisy of my sis in law and my nestabilities have been shipped and to top it all i'm waiting for 132 prisma pencils.
Just when the business has picked up and I am needed on site. Just my luck.

[peechy]

ally, magnolia release the stamp club kits 2-3 monthly- you get lots of new magnolia stamps, at a better price than buying them seperately. Some of the kit stamps will be available seperately later on.

nestabilities are dies made buy spellbinders (the people who do the wizzard) they "nest" in each other to give graduated shapes.... the scallops are yummy!! you get different shapes eg circle, rectangle etc plain and scalloped.

[DoubleDutch]

Ohh.. made another Tilda card today, you can view it here Mothersday (http://mar1ene.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/mothersday/)

Can't believe how organised i am so far this year!! lol
tfl,

[Nic]

Marlene that's perfect! I love the way you've woven the strips of paper together-looks great

[TraceyJ]

Marlene - that is beautiful - I adore the neutral colours you have used!

[donna russell]

where do i sign up to the stamp club?

thanks , donna

ps got my first stamps today so can have a play. what look my sansodor and paper stubs also arrived. i'm very happy lol!

[DoubleDutch]

Thanks Nic and Tracey :D
I've just edited the post on my blog and added a sketch if you fancy to give it a try??? :D

[donna russell]

marlene, just had a peek. the sketch is great. i always seem to craft quicker with a sketch..takes away some of the thinking for me as i find it hard enough choosing papers & colours lol!

[peechy]

Hi everyone!!
fabby card marlene, lovely soft colours, yummy paper weaving. thanks for the sketch.

donna, you can only get the stamp club from magnolia..... still waiting for paypal invoice for christmas one:rolleyes: :lol: i got most of the ones i wanted from the kit seperately from karen(funky kits) and bryony(silly monkey crafts) wish magnolia would let retailers sell the club kits, at least they're reachable.

remembered to take photo's of cards at last!! they're in their packets soo please excuse the glare.

Valentines (http://sweetpeechy.blogspot.com/2008/01/valentine-tilda-edwin.html)

Birthday (http://sweetpeechy.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-birthday-tilda.html)

[Nellyphant]

Can someone please tell me what the magnolia stamp club is please.

I went through all the posts on this part of the thread earlier and all I can say is WOW, WOW, WOW! Your cards are absolutely amazing!

[wlisa]

Marlene simply stunning, I love the colours and the paper weaving. Great new blog too.

Peechy fab cards.

[Pink Chocolate]

the club dont even mention it

i signed up, paid havent heard a thing and cant remember if i paid via paypel or credit card and i dont know what to do now.

[Nic]

Marlene, I'm going to have a go with your template next, but in the style of Blue Peter, here's one I did earlier!

[DoubleDutch]

STUNNING!! really like that paper flower border :wub:

[Nic]

Thanks Marlene-I cut it with my cricut-just getting into the way of using it now!

[mariana888]

Gorgeus card Nic, love the colour scheme and the background, and the flowers on the side... well... it's great all around.

[donna russell]

Good news... i ordered some stamps direct from magnolia site on 24th jan and they were delivered (to my neighbor getting really fed up with new postie!) a couple of days ago. thats pretty fast by my standards so have bitten the bullet and ordered some of the new range from them direct. lovin edwin with roses and tilda with cross (kids go to catholic school).
i am interested in the stamp club but can't get their web link to work. anyone else been successful?
loved the card with the flower border its really gorgeous and dimensional

thanks, donna

[Silly Monkey]

They are so hit and miss it is annoying! 3 weeks and still waiting - grrrr!
I always say each order will be the last one but then they release more gorgeous stamps!
Good luck Donna - I hope they are as fast with this order

Bryony

[valeriej]

Beautiful cards ladies.

I'm anxiously waiting for your Magnolia stock to arrive Bryony and Karen. Can't wait:lol:

[Theresa]

in the style of Blue Peter, here's one I did earlier!

that's gorgeous, lovely colours :D

[TraceyJ]

Nic, Adorable card!!! How many different magnolia stamps do you lot have!!???????

Can anyone give me a link to the magnolia main site please. I know it will be a mistake - cos if I see ALL the stamps available I will be even MORE likely to make us bankrupt!! :lol:

[Gadget Monkey]

I have 35 magnolia stamps, some I haven't even used yet, but I love the new ones and am at the moment trying to resist!!

[Nic]

I have errrm... a "few"

[Gadget Monkey]

How "few"....???

[TraceyJ]

I have errrm... a "few"

Come on - confess all.

We are your friends - we can help you with your addiction.

Stand up - be proud - confess that you are "A Magnolia stampaholic" then cleanse yourself...........

by giving me all your stamps. :P

You know you should - you know you want to - go on - free yourself now before it's too late!!!!

:lol: :lol:

[angeljakki]

ok I'll come clean. Since Dec '07 first time discovering them I have 28. If that isn't bad enough I have 20 on order and waiting since the first day updated the site a week ago and am waiting for them to update it again as an order will go in for Feb.
I have fallen for these stamps hook line and sinker. I love the ones from 2006ish on, the earlier ones don't do it for me.

[DoubleDutch]

oophs.. I've got a few too :P (that is a few more than linda :D) so I'll stand up and admit... Magno-holic..... lol

[donna russell]

to be honest, if i had seen the stamps on sale in craft shop i would deffo have walked straight past them. but after seeing everyones fab creations i ordered a few...was completely bowled over by how good the stamped image was and have since ordered loads.
they are most definitely addictive. would also like to say that it has refired my more artistic side ( if i have one) and love of card making, so THANKS!

by the way - how do you store them all?

[angeljakki]

I have a A5 polyfile and have them in that. grouped in themed bags.

I had drifted away from stamping but then I saw the magnolias and that was it like I say its only the ones from a certain period so its the artists work that I does it for me.
Even though I kind of like the troll ones great for hillbilly cards and bikers look like right rascals.

[Valentine]

I never knew there were so many!!!...i do love them but i've been trying to avoid buying them, instead opting for the sugar nellies...maybe i do 'need' both?????
xxx

[Gadget Monkey]

Marlene, you have made me feel so much better, in fact, so much better that I wont feel as guilty buying the new ones when they come out!!! rofl

[angeljakki]

Ooops I bought the sugar nellies too. The new ones aren't for me but I do hope they add more to hamish and maggie range. Magnolias do have a fair few and I hope over the next year to buy all the ones I just have to havelol

[passionflower]

Blimey you lot are bad!!! I ve only got 5:( now THAT is a few not 35:lol: But I have managed to make a card wich is not bad proves that I am using them:lol:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/14109909/301808980.jpg

[DoubleDutch]

GORGEOUS!! love that paper folding bit!! :)

[Gadget Monkey]

I have some of the sugar nellies too (well around 12 of them) but I am also not too keen on the most recent ones and wont be buying any of them either.

[angeljakki]

very cute monica. i've used mine but at the moment I don't have time. Working out on site plasterboarding and keeping everyone right. I'll be glad when things quieten down again.

[Gadget Monkey]

Monica, that card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Really beautiful colours too!!