Magnolia Tilda Stamps & Creations....

[CraftyCaz]

Looks like the previous thread was removed because of last nights buying frenzy...so I have created a new one.

What did you guys make last night, share it and inspire me.

Caz
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[TraceyJ]

Oh no - no wonder i cant access it - all those beautiful cards I wanted to refer back to for inspiration have gone! :(

Can someone not just delete the chatter about non sponsors and give us back the rest of the thread so we can see the cards??:(

Maybe - everyone on there who had posted cards as thumbnails and NOT put them in the card gallery could help out and pop them in the gallery now???

[floydypops]

I only practised my prisma colouring last night , all my creations are on my blog if that helps :wub:

[TraceyJ]

I know this has been discussed a heap of times before - but regarding prismas and other water colour pencils - is there a HUGE difference in quality between prismas and say - Derwent or sets from other good stationery stores?? (scared to mention names! :unsure: )

I currently use water colour paints - but some of the paper types don't cope with the wetting of the paper for blending! :(

The prismas look great - but expensive and I am wondeirng if - for now while I'm broke - I could get away with a cheaper type of water colour pencils???

[angeljakki]

I think some poeple prefer the derwent pastel pencil you can get them in the uk. I'm not sure if it was gadget that did sorry if I got that wrong. Maybe they can post a pic of the ones that they use.

[valeriej]

I'm not sure about Prismas and those sort of things - it all seems to difficult to me.

I'm using Derwent watercolour crayons at the moment which I'm enjoying using - having a break from my H2Os which I also love but feel these sort of stamps are more subtle somehow.

Is there a video or something about showing you exactly how you use Prismas please? Ignore that doh, Mum2Jam has put something up - thanks

[DawnS]

I really dont see any difference in effect with the water colour pencil & the prisma.
I would never pay all that for pencils, I use w h smiths or watercolour paints.
Much prefer a paint brush & an egg cup of water than the water brushes, You dont seem to have control over the amount of water coming out.

[CraftyCaz]

I am currently using Derwent water colour pencils, but today my 120 Primacolor Premier Pencils arrived....so now I just need to get some paper stumps and sansador.....per Isa's instructions...so a quick visit to Hobbycraft is in order today.

All my cards are on my blog, the link is below. I made a couple more last night and will post them later.
Caz
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[Sandra]

have fun with your 120.... I'm waiting patiently for mine

[chezbobs]

I know this has been discussed a heap of times before - but regarding prismas and other water colour pencils - is there a HUGE difference in quality between prismas and say - Derwent or sets from other good stationery stores?? (scared to mention names! :unsure: )

No there really isn't, prisma pencils have a high pigment concentration, but so do some other makes, which are just as good. There's been a lot of hype about the prisma brand, but any high pigment colouring pencil is just as good. hths

[DawnS]

Is there a difference, for those that do have the prismas?
Would like to hear your views.

[maddiejane]

yes me too. i use h2os on mine atm , although going to have a go with water colour pencils & interested if the Prismas do make any difference. Thanks :)

[TraceyJ]

What is the difference between a "tortillon" and a "paper stump" ???

[angeljakki]

I got the prismas to try out and I have to say I do prefer them to the winsor and newton water colours I was using. To me they worked out cheaper. I have been buying over many years the different water colour blocks and at £2.50+ for a half pan to get the quality of depth in colour needed for the good result the pencils work out cheaper.
I bought the 132 prismas and am still learning to use them but like the results they are giving. The colours are much more vibrant. One I managed to get done.
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They come all neatly boxed and are much easier to take to and from hospital at the moment.

[DawnS]

That's absolutely gorgeous, I did wonder how the Horse could be used.
I love your shading esp on the wellies. A stunning card.

[maddiejane]

that looks really lovely. mind you your colouring in looks better than mine anyway :)

I've completed a couple of cards
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[CraftyCaz]

I got the prismas to try out and I have to say I do prefer them to the winsor and newton water colours I was using. To me they worked out cheaper. I have been buying over many years the different water colour blocks and at £2.50+ for a half pan to get the quality of depth in colour needed for the good result the pencils work out cheaper.
I bought the 132 prismas and am still learning to use them but like the results they are giving. The colours are much more vibrant. One I managed to get done.
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They come all neatly boxed and are much easier to take to and from hospital at the moment.

Fab card...can't wait to try mine out later....I will try doing a side by side comparison with my watercolours for everyone to see.
Caz
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[Kittypuss]

I got the prismas to try out and I have to say I do prefer them to the winsor and newton water colours I was using. To me they worked out cheaper. I have been buying over many years the different water colour blocks and at £2.50+ for a half pan to get the quality of depth in colour needed for the good result the pencils work out cheaper.
I bought the 132 prismas and am still learning to use them but like the results they are giving. The colours are much more vibrant. One I managed to get done.
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They come all neatly boxed and are much easier to take to and from hospital at the moment.

Stunning card! Wonderful colouring too.

[playingwpaper]

I've got polychromos, f&c pastel pencils, derwent watercolours, d&r artist grade watercolours, chromo acrylics, sakuras, marvys plus lots of different cheaper brand paints, felts, pencils etc. I've got cheap & expensive stumps, sable brushes, artificial brushes, koi's etc...

and I still cant colour in :lol:

I do like my polychromos but I think that it's purely because there are so many different colours. I find it easier to shade with watercolours tho. My thoughts on what to buy are, buy the best you can afford but if like me you're naff at colouring you wont notice a great improvement no matter how much you spend. :(

[angeljakki]

thank you for your lovely comment dawn and Kim. Lovely cards maddie. This one is watercoloured and you can see the depth that is missing. Its harder to achieve the depth.
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[angeljakki]

playingwithpaper I am sure you are just being harsh on yourself.

I would have to agree though buy the best you can as it does make a huge difference and sometimes you spend as much getting a set of this then that without achieving the results you would like.

I visited a lady a few yrs ago after she stated she would like to be able to colour like me and would never be able to in a milion years. After a couple of hrs she was getting the same results as me she was just trying to use to much colour at one time.

[Kirsty262]

how much are the prisma ones please

I am using watercolour pencils and liked the results but now I have seen the prisma ones OMG they are fab

Wil take a pic of one of my cards later so you can see what I mean

No idea how to do the shading either :o

[Bryn]

I really dont see any difference in effect with the water colour pencil & the prisma.
I would never pay all that for pencils, I use w h smiths or watercolour paints.
Much prefer a paint brush & an egg cup of water than the water brushes, You dont seem to have control over the amount of water coming out.

There is a massive difference between the two - once I used my Prismas I knew I would never go back to watercolours again

[DawnS]

Bryn can you post 2 cards side by side for effect please,if you can.
Would love to see.
I think Jakkis 2nd post the colouring still looked fine.

[MrsRudy]

They've arrived .................... yep my order from a sponsor which I placed on Wednesday has arrived ............. have got the kitchen bench and the grass so I can build up pictures now!!!! Have also just ordered prismas and all the other bits so that I can have a go (if they are here by the crop Kirsty we can have a play!!)

[valeriej]

Lovely cards Amanda and Angeljakki, wasn't sure how to use the horse either so didn't buy it but love what you've done with it.

[donna russell]

i have polychromos and have just got some prismas. must say that the prismas in my opinion are better as the colour is more intense and vibrant. also better choice of colours 120 prismas and 72 polychromos.

angeljakki - love the tilda with the umberella, not seen that one before. great card

[Gadget Monkey]

I think some poeple prefer the derwent pastel pencil you can get them in the uk. I'm not sure if it was gadget that did sorry if I got that wrong. Maybe they can post a pic of the ones that they use.

Yep was me... I have the derwent pastels and prismacolour pencils, and I actually prefer the pastels... but I guess that is a personal choice. I colour both in with paper stumps and sansador tho.

Here are a couple of thumbnails, the first using pastel pencils, the second using prismacolour pencils.

[playingwpaper]

playingwithpaper I am sure you are just being harsh on yourself.

angeljakki, not being harsh, just realistic :lol: it's why I only do whitework parchment these days. Give me a blade or parch tool and I can hold my own with most but add colour in to it and I'm pretty poor. Love your card btw, I've been hesitating over the the horse but he might just jump into my shopping basket now ;)

[TraceyJ]

Jakki - I adore that card with the horse!!! I have the horse stamp - put away as a mothers day gift and not allowed to open it before! (BAH!!) Now i desperately need a "little person" with her hand out so I can do what you have done - that looks fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CraftyCaz]

I am back from that large craft chain, and got Sansador for £3.25 and large stumps were £1.55 each....which is very close to the online price...but no P&P.

Off to play and see how I do...I am going to post a comparison later.
Caz
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[chezbobs]

There's a big difference between watercolour pencils and colouring pencils such as prismas, the colouring pencils are more vibrant. There isn't much difference between prismas and other high pigment colouring pencils though, polychromos are equally good as are other brands available. Look at the size of the pencil core - bigger means less 'scratchy'

[Pemmie]

I have a derwent pastels, and the soft drawing set too (some great fleshy earthy tones in that set), together with a cheapo set of pencils from Llidl of all places, and combined I get a good result, although I am after a large set of derwent artist or coloursoft pencils , just for the range of colours....... I use sansodor with all of the above.

[brodders]

Thicko here :D but what are paper stumps ?

[Scrappyjackie]

Here's some Magnolia's I coloured in while we were on holiday.

I know these little spring cards are really simple but I love them and it saves me having the problem of matching papers up, I'm so rubbish at it.

Hope you like!

[TraceyJ]

Anyone know who had buckle cards on their blog??? I can't recall if it was with Magnolia stamps or SN stamps.

I had the blog in my faves - but I'm on a different PC.

[Melinda]

Beautiful cards Scrappyjackie.

[donna russell]

scrappie jackie. love those cards. how do you make them?

thanks, donna

[~natasha~]

Here is my first Magnolia. Its not that good and very plain but i had great fun colouring her :lol:

[donna russell]

natasha, fab card. its like being a child again doing all the colouring. think thats why i have rekindled my stamping obsession with these magnolia and sugar nellie stamps

[CraftyCaz]

Need some advice. What do you ladies use in the way of paper and ink for stamping and then colouring. My reason for asking is that I have been using plain white card, a few different sorts including SU card, together with a black stazon ink pad. I have been leaving the images for about 5-10 minutes to dry, but when I colouring the images in (particularly the face) the ink smudges.....What do you use, or what am I doing wrong.
Caz
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[Kirsty262]

I just use Stazon ink on watercolour paper and then colour them in with watercolour pencils

[floydypops]

Caroline I stamped mine onto watercolour paper but have also used papermill shop white card, not had this problem hun :wacko:

[peggiey]

Caroline - I found that when using sansador I had the same problem with Stazon & versafine. I have ended up using an Ink it up balck dye ink pad that I bought nearly 5 years ago when I first started cardmaking!!

[Kirsty262]

what is sansador you are all referring to please :unsure:

[CraftyCaz]

Need some advice. What do you ladies use in the way of paper and ink for stamping and then colouring. My reason for asking is that I have been using plain white card, a few different sorts including SU card, together with a black stazon ink pad. I have been leaving the images for about 5-10 minutes to dry, but when I colouring the images in (particularly the face) the ink smudges.....What do you use, or what am I doing wrong.
Caz
xSorry should have been more specific. I am using Prismacolor pencils with Sansador. I have not previously had a problem with watercolour pencils.

Caz
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[Dawnk]

I was wondering what sansador is too, anyone help??

[CraftyCaz]

Ok, here is what the bottle says...Sansador is an Oil Colour - Low Odour Solvent. Many people use it with Prismacolor pencils, but I am sure I have seen someone else post that she uses it with other types of pencils. It is used to blend the pencils with a paper stump.

I am by no means an expert so please forgive me if I have got anything wrong.
Caz
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[angeljakki]

I use plain card and Staz on I haven't had any problems yet. Try drying them with a drier maybe your pad is very wet and its taking longer to dry. Mine are at least 2yrs old if not more got them when it first came out. When they are new they are very liquid.

Great minds and all that, one I just finished, really enjoying this horse stamp. Had to go and help out at the workshop so it was a quick card. Please excuse the wings they are still drying
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[jo.bee]

Would your local art shop sell Sansodor and paper stumps??

[angeljakki]

Yes jo if they sell pastels most would. Mine sells double ended ones and they are great.

[jo.bee]

Will have a look next week then - thanks.

[DawnS]

Oh wow Jakki your cards are coloured to perfection.
Did you get your o level in ART?

[angeljakki]

lol Dawn. I wish. Sadly I am a crafter not an artist. I can adapt other peoples work but can't draw for toffee. You should check out doubledutch blog her stuff is really cool. She is on here.

[TraceyJ]

I love those spring up cards on this thread - can someone tell me how to make them please! Jakki that card is so gorgeous - can't wait for mothers day when I am allowed my horse stamp pressie!!!

Have to console myself with my real life horse instead for now!! :lol: Off to the farm I pop!

[DoubleDutch]

Jakki!! that is one stunning and fabulous card!! :wub:
Really clever what you've done with the hand :D Love it to pieces!!!

[TraceyJ]

Jakki - should little Tilda have a bird on her hand??? Trying to figure out which stamp it is.

Anyone wanna swap some Tilda stamped images like Jakkie's for horsey ones (after mothers day!) so we can make that gorgeous design - if Jakkie doesn't mind us nabbing her brill idea!!!!

[Silly Monkey]

Yes that is Tilda with bird - good thinking Jakki

[faeryscrapper]

Jakki - should little Tilda have a bird on her hand??? Trying to figure out which stamp it is.

Anyone wanna swap some Tilda stamped images like Jakkie's for horsey ones (after mothers day!) so we can make that gorgeous design - if Jakkie doesn't mind us nabbing her brill idea!!!!

I'll swap for some horsey ones too, and I'd love the 'pile of books' image too if anyone has that :)

[CraftyCaz]

I have the pile of books coming...can't wait to get all my new ones.
Caz
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[CraftyCaz]

My new Tilda's from the other night just arrived...yipeeee
Caz
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[Nic]

Jakki that card's fantastic-the whole idea is great and your colouring is outstanding

[faeryscrapper]

Caz, could you stamp a few for me please? If you don't mind? I might have something that you would like in return?

[Sandra]

If we're starting a wish list.... I'd love the benches so my Tildas have something to sit on

[CraftyCaz]

Fae, what Tilda's do you have??
Caz
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[faeryscrapper]

Caz, I'll pm you a list - if there's anything there you would like I'm quite happy to swap images. Just give me a minute to type the list up!

[Samm]

Here's my card for today for the Scrummy Stash Cafe blog challenge (http://scrummystashcafe.blogspot.com):

http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/02/scrummy-stash-cafe-blog-challenge.html

[faeryscrapper]

List is on its way Caz :)

[faeryscrapper]

Fab card Samm :)

[angeljakki]

Thanks guys about the kind comments, got another one I am hoping to try out this afternoon. I did do a swap with others. I think there is one running at the mo. For magnolias and sugar nellies. I have my next wish list made up but can't order till March to keep to my promise.:( Luckily its only a short month Yay.:)B)

[NickyRich]

desperate for the bench/steps/chairs too-have some sitting down Tildas but nothing for them to sit on!

[faeryscrapper]

We could always do a swap where everyone lists what they have & folk choose a couple of images they want???

[maddiejane]

gorgeous card Sam. i'm going to have a go at the same challenge in sec

[Sandra]

I'm up for swapping

[NickyRich]

I'm up for swapping too-have lots of Tildasand Sugar Nellies!

[Nic]

me too!

[cindersmcphee]

I would be up for swapping to. I am starting to build up my collection.

[maddiejane]

i did this card today http://maddiescreations.blogspot.com/2008/02/scrummy-stash-cafe-challenge.html

i currently taking part in 2 Magnolia/Sugar Nellie swaps so wouldn't probably join this . great idea though :)

[donna russell]

i'm up for swapping. i would love tilda with frog and baking tilda and tilda with umberella. they are next on my list to buy.

thanks, donna

[faeryscrapper]

Love the card - not seen the Tilda & frog stamp before, it's really cute :)

[donna russell]

angeljakki, love your latest. the colouring is perfect on the horse. you'll have to set up a day workshop where we can bring along our own colouring pencils ect where you can teach me how to do that. totally gorgeous

[faeryscrapper]

Do we want an official swap for it? Giving everyone time to sort out what they have & what they want? And who wants to host? I can do it if you want as I'm at home all the time :)

To save cluttering up the thread can everyone who is interested PM me :)

[MrsRudy]

Have pm'd you - I'm up for it

[persephone]

Fae- heck of a task you're taking on :) :) :)

I hosted one last October so if you want any help just holler

[faeryscrapper]

Fae- heck of a task you're taking on :) :) :)

I hosted one last October so if you want any help just holler

:lol:

Thanks Heather - I'll more than likely take you up on that offer!!!

Have received 5 pm's so far - when I get a couple more I'll pm Scrappybunny for an official thread :)

[persephone]

I'd Pm her anyway as she only puts swaps up once a week and I guarantee that you'll fill it :)

I did 4 groups which is the maximum you can do

[faeryscrapper]

Have just started writing it :)

[persephone]

donna- the last thread was deleted becasue people were being obvious about pm'ing non sponsor names etc

[donna russell]

sorry. won't do it again

[CraftyCaz]

I have done a couple of cards today, you can see them HERE (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-made-couple-of-cards-today-one-for.html).
Caz
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[faeryscrapper]

Right, I've submitted the swap request so we just get to wait now :)

[Tcake]

Hi fae
would love to join the swap.
Tx

[Nic]

yay! I'd be up for a swap too

[faeryscrapper]

Have added both of you - will pm you when the official thread is up & running :)

[DawnS]

Can I be added too please.

[persephone]

only pointing it out incase you weren't around yesterday :)

[angelfish]

i'm up for swapping. i would love tilda with frog and baking tilda and tilda with umberella. they are next on my list to buy.

thanks, donna

I have Tilda with the frog and would love to join in a swap:) Have PM'd Fae already!

[DawnS]

I have Skating TIlda or Tilda with bird
Iam sure I have the bench too.
Sold quite a few at the local crop today.

[~natasha~]

well this is the first ever water colouring i have done. I think it looks ok but the red is to overpowering on the sides... needs a bit of improving me thinks :rolleyes:

[angeljakki]

Ok here is tonights offering. Wished i hadn't put the round sentiment but I do love them and the corner with the string on is stuck down just doesn't look it in the photo.
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[floydypops]

angeljakki that card is beautiful , great colouring too :wub:

[angeljakki]

Oh sugar forgot to mention. For all those asking what paper to use for the prismas with sansador and stumps. I picked up some postcards 50 plain white in a pad form from WHS for 99p (31/2 x 51/2) and they work a dream. I hope I don't get shot down for this. I know they are not sponsors but it is card that anyone will be able to get hold of and it works as well as the A4 stuff I am using but I have had that for about 8yrs and I can't remember where it is from so when I seen that the card looked very similar I thought I would give it a blast. So anyone that maybe having problems getting suitable card this stuff is good. P.s. thanks Nicola loving the cards on your blog.

[MrsRudy]

Well, although my Prisma's havent yet arrived, my Sansador and stumps did so I thought I would have a go with that and my watercolour pencils. And here is my version of a spring card with my Magnolia. It took a couple of attempts to find the right card (plain white not watercolour paper) but I don't think it's bad for a first try:)

But I am looking forward to the prisma's arriving!!!!!!

[floydypops]

Fab card Susy ! I love those spring cards, where can I find out how to make them ??

[MrsRudy]

will pm you the instructions.

[floydypops]

Thanks Susy :wub:

[angelfish]

Fab card Susy ! I love those spring cards, where can I find out how to make them ??

I was just going to say the same thing:lol:

[ruth]

I would love to join the swap,
but I cannot put a list up untill Monday
as I am traveling to Wales in the morning, and I should be there for a week
I do have quite a few Tildas now

hope this is ok to put this here, if not I am sorry, and please remove it,
I do not want to upset anyone

[ally a]

I think they're great suzy :) would you mind PMing me the instruction too.

thank you.

[angelfish]

I don't think we need to make a list of Tildas until the official swap is up Ruth:)
Just PM Fae for now to let her know that you are interested.

[badgerleader]

will pm you the instructions.

Lovely card Susy - would it be possible for you to pm some instructions to me too. Thank you.

[bunny-zoe]

Cute card Susy. I am also waiting for my Prisma's to arrive. Hopefully postie will bring them early next week along with my first Tilda's.

[faeryscrapper]

Fab card Susy - thanks for the link :)

[jo.bee]

I have Skating TIlda or Tilda with bird
Iam sure I have the bench too.
Sold quite a few at the local crop today.

And I wish I had bought them too - I only bought a couple of SNs! Is the swap just for Tildas??

[angeljakki]

Template for sprung card. Resize to size wanted with computer.
Hope this of some help. Cut red lines score black lines. There are templates available cost about £2.50 don't know if sponsors sell them.
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When cut and folded glue bottom triangle in place and then the card will stand up.

[CraftyCaz]

I made another card last night. It can be seen HERE (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/have-cupcake-day.html).
Caz
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[maddiejane]

thanks for the template hun. when my brain is working again (ie when ds goes back to school) i will have to have a go at that.

lovely card caz.

[JaneH]

I don't think we need to make a list of Tildas until the official swap is up Ruth:)
Just PM Fae for now to let her know that you are interested.

There is a new Tilda/Sugar Nellie swap organising right now. It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=210610) -- or is this the same one you're talking about?

[maddiejane]

no the one here is a different 1 to that. the link is to Lalas 2nd swap as the 1st (which i am in) was really popular

There is a new Tilda/Sugar Nellie swap organising right now. It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=210610) -- or is this the same one you're talking about?

[angelfish]

And I wish I had bought them too - I only bought a couple of SNs! Is the swap just for Tildas??

I think this one is just for Tilda/Magnolia but somebody please correct me if I'm wrong:wacko:

[maddiejane]

as far as i am aware it s just a magnolia/tilda swap

[faeryscrapper]

There is a new Tilda/Sugar Nellie swap organising right now. It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=210610) -- or is this the same one you're talking about?

No, the one I'm hoping to do hasn't gone up yet Jane :)

[Kirsty262]

just pm'd you Fae

[DawnS]

I will look out the ones I have left ,sold quite a few yesterday at the local crop.
I have kept a few favourites will list the ones I still have, when the swap appears.

[faeryscrapper]

Have pm'd everyone about the swap - thanks for your interest :)

[Melinda]

It's my birthday today and my dh gave me a set of 72 watercolour pencils and so I made this card this afternoon.

[faeryscrapper]

Happy Birthday!!!

Lovely card - love the round sentiment :)

[angeljakki]

very sweet melinda. Happy birthday

[TraceyJ]

Melinda that is so cute!!

i am loving these round sentiments on the cards - what are they called?? who makes them?? who sells them?? :unsure:

[maddiejane]

happy birthday melinda. such a cute card xx

[Melinda]

Thank you for your lovely comments and birthday wishes ;0)

[TraceyJ]

Happy Birthday Mel !!! ;) :D

[cindersmcphee]

Hope you had a great birthday and your card is lovely. Here is my offering for today. Birthday card for aunts birthday

[floydypops]

Happy Birthday Melinda ! Lovely card and what a lovely gift from your DH.

[Tcake]

Hi girls...lovely cards as usual....here's my get well (http://tcake.blogspot.com/2008/02/get-well-soon-bradley.html)one for my nephew.. who's broke his arm again....Tx

[Melinda]

Love the colours on your card Cindersmcphee

[donna russell]

happy birthday melinda. hope you got loads of surprises.
fab cards again everyone.

[floydypops]

Great card Teresa, I did the Tilda & Co challenge too !! My 'Wishing You Well' card is here (http://floydypops.blogspot.com/2008/02/tilda-co-challenge-8-wishing-you-well.html).

[Melinda]

Love your blog Teresa, hope your nephew feels better soon

[jo.bee]

I made a magnolia card for my friends 30th birthday which is today - have put it on my blog. Its very plain and simple but I was chuffed with my colouring in with my new pencils.

[floydypops]

Fab card Jo , you have done a great job of the colouring.

[coleymac]

Hi - made a very green card for the Artzy Girlz challenge.

Its HERE if you would like to take a peek:

http://redartscrapping.blogspot.com

Oops cant put in a link as Im on a Mac and Im still learning - doh!

[floydypops]

Great card Karen , I lurve green !!!!!!!!:wub:

[valeriej]

Just catching up, wow all the cards are gorgeous - love green too.

Happy belated birthday Melinda

[CraftyCaz]

I made THIS (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/another-card_25.html) card last night. It started off with the intention of being green for the Arty Girls challenge.....but changed along the way...LOL

Lovely card Jo, Nicola & Karen.
Caz
x

[lilian]

Caz,

Your card is adorable! How do you do make cards so fast? :blink: It takes me days to color and eons to figure out how to make a card. I have the images, I have colored them but they're just there on my table. I do admire all you ladies making these great cards! :wub:

[Kirsty262]

Gorgeous cards

[JaneH]

I made THIS (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/another-card_25.html) card last night. It started off with the intention of being green for the Arty Girls challenge.....but changed along the way...LOL

Caz, I love your cards! Is that book stack stamp from Magnolia, too? I haven't seen that one but could really, really use one... where did you get it please?

[Silly Monkey]

Hi Jane
We have the pile of books stamp but didn't have it listed as we have no image. I have popped them on here (http://www.sillymonkeycrafts.co.uk/index.php?manufacturers_id=33&sort=3a&page=2) if that is any help

Bryony

[valeriej]

Gorgeous card Caz. I've always wondered how you can use that book stack so didn't buy it. It looks great on your card.

[floydypops]

Great card Caz, there's gonna be a big scramble for the book stamp now :lol::lol:

[maddiejane]

that is a lovely card.

[tinylady]

This is my Magnolia Candle I made after seeing a tutorial on someones blog,Great fun to make.x

[Melinda]

Wonderful candle tinylady.

[tobysmum]

Wow, that candle is gorgeous xxx

[Silly Monkey]

wow - the candle looks amazing.
Might need a trip to IKEA for cheapy candles!

[jennytrue]

Gorgeous candle Elisa, love your magnolia clock on your blog too!

[TraceyJ]

Tiny - that candle is brilliant!! what did you use to colour in the image before putting on the candle???

[NickyRich]

hi, has everyone received a pm about the swap because I haven't yet??Fab cards have been added again!

[tinylady]

I used H2o,s to colour the image in first.The first time I have used them in ages.x

[angeljakki]

made today for the rudolph challenge.
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[CraftyCaz]

Jakki, they are gorgeous.
Caz
x

[MrsRudy]

made today for the rudolph challenge.
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Brilliant cards - pleased you used the spring card tutorial - good isn't it!!!

[angeljakki]

I haven't seen a tutorial but there is a good book about them :). I made the template for my robo pro. I wouldn't mind seeing a tutorial though might pick some tips up.

[Sandra]

Caz.... I think that must be my favourite Tilda pose at the moment.... and I haven't got her yet. Typical

[craftingkaren]

loving the cards jakki.
here is one ive made for my daughter with lots of bling
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/craftingkaren/img029.jpg

[craftingkaren]

thought i would hae another couple, i have been creative tonight, one of them is for mothers day for MIL

[lilian]

Karen, these are adorable cards. Thanks for sharing. :)

[valeriej]

Love looking at all your creations. I think I need to take a week or two off work so I can just make cards:lol:

[TraceyJ]

Made THIS CARD (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=151861&cat=501) last night for my friend to give her Mum :)

[Valentine]

Its lovely Tracey! xxx

[Kirsty262]

gorgeous cards

[maddiejane]

all lovely lovely cards . i recieved Leafy Tilda & Prince Edwin. Guess what i'll be doing when i finih up on here ?

btw on my blog i don't have the little edit button next to where i put links to other blogs etc . Does anone else have thos problem atm ?? I want to add some more blogs & can't atm :(

[angeljakki]

Some lovely cards guys.

[CraftyCaz]

I made another couple cards last night, one of which is HERE (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/last-nights-cards.html).

Lavely cards Karen & Tracey.

Maddie, have fun colouring..LOL, and make sure you are signed into blogger to get the edit feature. Also once signed in on the dashboard go to customise, and it will let you add them in.....HTH
Caz
x

[maddiejane]

i;ll go have another look caz. I know i am signed though as that was what i fist checked because i am that silly i would forget :) i'll try through customise then. ta :)

[maddiejane]

ok that was odd. i went into customise & edited from there. When i went back to the blog the edit buttons are back in place :lol: Thats ok though really. Done now :)

[angeljakki]

caz nice card

[maddiejane]

has anyone else got "Leafy Tilda" ? Can i take a looksie at any cards if you have? wondering what colour to do the shoes or whether to leave them blank & wondered what anyone else does

[CraftyCaz]

Sorry Maddie....not one that I have.
Caz
x

[maddiejane]

no problem hun. i shall just have to experiment. atm i have left them white. but will try some with them matching the colour of her outfit.

[faeryscrapper]

has anyone else got "Leafy Tilda" ? Can i take a looksie at any cards if you have? wondering what colour to do the shoes or whether to leave them blank & wondered what anyone else does

I've coloured the shoes brown on one & pale pink on another one - not got photos before I sent them though :rolleyes:

[maddiejane]

ooh i never thought of brown. thanks

[maddiejane]

I finally made a card today HERE (http://maddiescreations.blogspot.com/2008/02/leafy-tilda.html). I really need to put colour on the shoes next time

[playingwpaper]

This one's taken me ages to make but at least my short bits of ribbon are tidy now. Just got to hurry son into moving out sooner then start making my playroom look pretty ;)

[maddiejane]

that is lovely hun :)

[Bevsie]

playingwithpaper
that's so cute.

[faeryscrapper]

This one's taken me ages to make but at least my short bits of ribbon are tidy now. Just got to hurry son into moving out sooner then start making my playroom look pretty ;)

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Great way to store your ribbons :)

[Silly Monkey]

Stunning ribbon holder - well done

[donnykins]

wow what stunning cards!

caz i love your cards, ive not been too well lately and looking at your cards its actually inspired me to get on with making a girly pink card for my new neice:rolleyes: only 2 weeks late from sending it lol

[angeljakki]

lovely idea pwp, my dogs would have a great time playing with it.

[CraftyCaz]

wow what stunning cards!

caz i love your cards, ive not been too well lately and looking at your cards its actually inspired me to get on with making a girly pink card for my new neice:rolleyes: only 2 weeks late from sending it lol

Donna, sorry to hear you have been unwell. Hope you are feeling better soon. Thanks so much for the kind words about my cards...I have been inspired seeing so many wonderful creations on here and on everyone elses blogs.
Caz
x

[Sandra]

Made THIS CARD (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=151861&cat=501) last night for my friend to give her Mum :)

I love this card Tracey.....and I've got that tilda too.... off to play. Thanks for the inspiration

[CraftyCaz]

Does anyone have Tilda in the Tub that they have used on a card that they can show me.....pretty please.
Caz
x

[DoubleDutch]

Fab creations everyone!!
Lost my Mojo a little lately but did manage to finish a card for the magnolia challenge..
Details are on my blog (http://mar1ene.wordpress.com)

TFL,

[Kirsty262]

Does anyone have Tilda in the Tub that they have used on a card that they can show me.....pretty please.
Caz
x

ooh I saw that somewhere but cant remember where :o

Think I have it saved in my pics will have a look for you

[DoubleDutch]

I've got some.. think they are in my gallery, will get back with a link!

[Kirsty262]

Here you go

Hope it is ok to post as its not mine

Sorry if it is not allowed

[clairewill]

Have been painting some Tilda's this evening that a friend kindly stamped for me (and think they're great, may have to purchase some of my own!!)! Can anyone help - do you paint the faces and hands? I have been using watercolour paints and there isn't any suitable skin tone unless i really really water one down! I have touched the cheeks with a bit of red which looks quite good.

Hope to be able to post a card or 2 to show you soon! x

[DoubleDutch]

Here you go

Hope it is ok to post as its not mine

Sorry if it is not allowed


Yep.. that's mine :D thanks Kirsty!

[DoubleDutch]

Here is another.. this time for a baby boy :)

[Kirsty262]

Yep.. that's mine :D thanks Kirsty!

phew, hope its ok, I am sorry i couldn't remember whose it was but knew I had saved it as it is gorgeous :wub:

[CraftyCaz]

Thanks Marlene...They were the ones that made me want the stamps...it arrived this morning and I just had to play this evening.
Caz
x

[Kirsty262]

Here is another.. this time for a baby boy :)

OMG thats is gorgeous, I need it

[DoubleDutch]

No worries kirsty.. and Caz.. enjoy yourself :D :D

[JaneH]

Fab creations everyone!!
Lost my Mojo a little lately but did manage to finish a card for the magnolia challenge..
Details are on my blog (http://mar1ene.wordpress.com)

TFL,

Marlene, I love the card! I looked on your blog but couldn't find anything about what you use to colour the cards. I'm especially interested in what everyone is using for Tilda's face.... everything I have seems too dark, too pink, too orange, or something.

[LadyJayne]

Hello Everyone - sorry haven't been around - I've been bit busy lately. I've been keeping up with all your wonderful cards etc though.

They're all gorgeous. I particularly love that candle and shall be having a go at that!

Have finally got back to making Magnolia cards - here's one I made for my best friend's birthday today.

[JaneH]

Hello Everyone - sorry haven't been around - I've been bit busy lately. I've been keeping up with all your wonderful cards etc though.

They're all gorgeous. I particularly love that candle and shall be having a go at that!

Have finally got back to making Magnolia cards - here's one I made for my best friend's birthday today.

Beautiful!!!! I'll ask you, please, the same question I asked Marlene: what did you use (brand, colour, etc.) for the faces? Thanks.

[LadyJayne]

Thank you Jane. :)

I've used Prismacolor pencils to colour them in and I use light peach on the faces, with the occasional touch of peach around the edge because it makes me think I know what I'm doing with shading!

[DawnS]

Stunning card Lady Jane wouldn't look out of place on the Magnolia DT blog.

[LadyJayne]

Stunning card Lady Jane wouldn't look out of place on the Magnolia DT blog.

Thank you - what a lovely thing to say. :wub:

[jo.bee]

Fabby cards Marlene and Lady Jane - I wish I had more stamps - and more time!!

[LadyJayne]

I wish I had more stamps - and more time!!

I know the feeling - I went for the record on the last card - I think I used seven of my own stamps and one image that somebody else was kind enough to stamp for me!

That quite possibly makes it the most expensive card I've ever made!:lol::lol:

Actually that's not funny at all.:wacko:

[jo.bee]

I hope your friend liked it - its stunning - I wouldn't have wanted to give it away!

[faeryscrapper]

Thank you Jane. :)

I've used Prismacolor pencils to colour them in and I use light peach on the faces, with the occasional touch of peach around the edge because it makes me think I know what I'm doing with shading!

Fab cards Jayne :)

I've been using light peach as well - looks more 'natural' then any other colour I've tried!

[LadyJayne]

She did - she loved it and I know her, she won't throw it away (I try not to think about that happening to my cards!), she'll treasure it.

She doesn't do anything remotely crafty herself and is so lovely about everything that I make for her and is such a wonderful friend that she is well worth the effort.

[Kirsty262]

Fantastic card Lady Jayne

[jo.bee]

She did - she loved it and I know her, she won't throw it away (I try not to think about that happening to my cards!), she'll treasure it.

She doesn't do anything remotely crafty herself and is so lovely about everything that I make for her and is such a wonderful friend that she is well worth the effort.

It nice to know when they are appreciated. I made one for a non crafty friend for her 30th birthday at the weekend - really don't know if she will have liked it or not.

[TraceyJ]

Have been painting some Tilda's this evening that a friend kindly stamped for me (and think they're great, may have to purchase some of my own!!)! Can anyone help - do you paint the faces and hands? I have been using watercolour paints and there isn't any suitable skin tone unless i really really water one down! I have touched the cheeks with a bit of red which looks quite good.

Hope to be able to post a card or 2 to show you soon! x

I use watercolour paints - I use a sandy beigy colour (cant recall the actual names of the paint blocks) mixed with a tiny bit of red to make a fleshy colour - and yes - well watered down to make it pale enough - but dab a bit of colour on - dab your brush onto kitchen roll and then spread out the paint on the image with the slightly dryer brush - then add a deeper tint for the cheeks and shading. HTH

Remember - with water colour paints it is slightly different to prismas etc - you dont add dark colour and then tone down - you should start with pale colour and build up ;)

[jo.bee]

I bought a cheap set of watercolour pencils in WHSmiths - and it has the perfect flesh coloured pencil in there that I use.

[valeriej]

Fabby cards just adore the baby ones and Jayne your card is beautiful.

I'm the same never have enough time for my cardmaking.

I've got Derwent crayons (36 set though have bought a few extra) and use have a flesh colour in there which is perfect for the face and hands.

[lilian]

LadyJayne, Fantastic card! I'd better get a move on making some. She's wonderful not to throw your cards - mine ask me why I make the trouble when they'll end up in the trash :(

She did - she loved it and I know her, she won't throw it away (I try not to think about that happening to my cards!), she'll treasure it.

She doesn't do anything remotely crafty herself and is so lovely about everything that I make for her and is such a wonderful friend that she is well worth the effort.

[angeljakki]

Lovely card lady jane.

[Kittypuss]

Lady Jane that is a beautiful card, so inspiring. I have the sign and fence and haven't used them yet but this has spurred me on!!

Look what are on their way to me as we speak - I cannot wait to get my hands on these little beauties!! The new ones are on order too and should follow shortly, soooooo cute :)

[CraftyCaz]

Lady Jane that is a beautiful card, so inspiring. I have the sign and fence and haven't used them yet but this has spurred me on!!

Look what are on their way to me as we speak - I cannot wait to get my hands on these little beauties!! The new ones are on order too and should follow shortly, soooooo cute :)


I am sooooo jealous, I would love some of these stamps...wish we could order them here.
Caz
x

[Kittypuss]

I know Caz it does seem unfair and the club kits are restricted to one per person even out there but they are great value you get 10 stamps for about £27.

[Sandra]

Does your friend have a friend that could order some for me...........?? ;)

[Nic]

All you talented people are putting me to shame with all your creations! I need to make some Mothers Day cards but my mojo has gone walkies again

[CharlieDK]

Made this with a stamped Magnolia I received in a swap.

Quite liked the "Grow with Love" idea - hope it sounds right to "real" English speakers too.

95696

Just my good old aquarel pencils and water again. :wub:

[jo.bee]

Made this with a stamped Magnolia I received in a swap.

Quite liked the "Grow with Love" idea - hope it sounds right to "real" English speakers too.

95696

Just my good old aquarel pencils and water again. :wub:

Lovely card - I have just bought myself a set of those pencils - I love the colours.

[TraceyJ]

That is lovely Charlie!:) And yes - the wording is spot on ! ;)

[CharlieDK]

That is lovely Charlie!:) And yes - the wording is spot on ! ;)

... years back when I made an ever so cute card with two Cherished Teddies on a swing for a couple's 25 wedding anniversary and wrote....:nono:

"Still swinging after 25 years" :( Imagine the :blink: looks I got for that one.

Honestly - in Denmark - when people get along fine that would be the way to describe it IN DANISH - I now know NOT to say that to anyone from an English speaking country. :P

There you go - ROTFL - the laugh is on me... :lol:

[Kirsty262]

rofl Charlie :lol: :lol:

[faeryscrapper]

Made this with a stamped Magnolia I received in a swap.

Quite liked the "Grow with Love" idea - hope it sounds right to "real" English speakers too.

95696

Just my good old aquarel pencils and water again. :wub:

Gorgeous card - 'Grow with Love' sounds perfect :)

[Silly Monkey]

... years back when I made an ever so cute card with two Cherished Teddies on a swing for a couple's 25 wedding anniversary and wrote....:nono:

"Still swinging after 25 years" :( Imagine the :blink: looks I got for that one.

Honestly - in Denmark - when people get along fine that would be the way to describe it IN DANISH - I now know NOT to say that to anyone from an English speaking country. :P

There you go - ROTFL - the laugh is on me... :lol:

Charlie - I love it, there would probably be a market out there for 'still swinging' cards!

[maddiejane]

love the colours on this one hun. so cute too


Made this with a stamped Magnolia I received in a swap.

Quite liked the "Grow with Love" idea - hope it sounds right to "real" English speakers too.

95696

Just my good old aquarel pencils and water again. :wub:

[CraftyCaz]

Here (http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2008/02/todays-offering.html) are the cards I made last night....I even felt the earthquake while making them....

Thanks Marlene for showing me what you did with the Tilda in the Tub stamp...I loved the colours you used so much....I copied them.
Caz
x

Gorgeous card Charlie...and the wording sounds perfect to me too.

[jo.bee]

Gorgeous cards - was it an Doodlebug alpha set that you used for your mothers day card or a stamps saying mum? If it was an alpha set could you let me know the name of it so I can go hunting!! Thanks.

[CraftyCaz]

Gorgeous cards - was it an Doodlebug alpha set that you used for your mothers day card or a stamps saying mum? If it was an alpha set could you let me know the name of it so I can go hunting!! Thanks.

The Doodlebug was an alphabet set. I got them HERE (http://www.capturethemagic.biz/acatalog/Doodlebug_Stamps.html) from Capture the Magic...they are gorgeous and stamp so cleanly.
Caz
x

[jo.bee]

Thanks for the link - something else on my wishlist!!

[CraftyCaz]

Jo....looks like we will get to meet each other in June.....I am GoGo Getting Away too.....
Caz
x

[jo.bee]

Its going to be great meeting up with so many people we chat with on here - really can't wait. Booked my flights last week so it seems even closer.

[angeljakki]

one managed to squeeze in this morning.
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[CharlieDK]

... wish I was as good using patterned papers as you are. I'm not at all brave. :blink:

[maddiejane]

very pretty card. love the glittery bloom

[faeryscrapper]

Jakki, that's lovely :)

[angeljakki]

thanks for your kind words. Charlie I am only just starting to try out different paper combos, spend more time trying to match up paper than card making if you know what I mean lol. It definately doesn't come to me naturally.

[maddiejane]

hehe i am just the same with papers. will look at some for ages decideing if the colours go together or not. i get there in the end most times!!!:)

[valeriej]

Awww that's gorgeous Jakki, I love those colours

[TraceyJ]

Jakki that is so cute! Do you use a rubber stamp for the swirly bits??