Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sweet Tilda Birthday

I’m back today to share my latest creation for Midweek Magnolia. Our new challenge is…

‘Shaped Cards’
(no squares or rectangles)

I’ve created a Balloon Easel Card to share with you today using the gorgeous ‘Sweet Tilda with Balloon’ image from the Animal of the Year Collection by Magnolia.

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My image has been stamped onto X-Press It Blending card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured my image with Copic Markers.The colours I’ve used are: Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20; Hair - E47, E57, E55, E53, E51; Clothes - R02, R01, R00; Balloon - BG72, BG70.

Here’s a close up of my image.

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Here’s one of the card open.

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The template for this card is by Sandra from Sandra’s Scrapshop.

Our challenge is sponsored by Magnolia Sweden who offer a fabulous prize to the lucky Challenge Winner. If you haven’t already stopped by Midweek Magnolia, pop on over and check out the wonderful creations the rest of the DT have created to inspire you, then get creating and join in our challenge for your chance to win.

Supplies:
Stamps; Sweet Tilda with Balloon (Magnolia), Remembering Your Birthday (Stampin’ Up)
Card: Whisper White (Stampin’ Up), X-Press It Blending Card
Paper: Sweet Sorbet (Stampin’ Up)
Ink & Markers: Pool Party (Stampin’ Up), Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Dies & Punches: Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Pool Party Seam Binding, Whisper White stitched grosgrain ribbon, Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine, Antique Brad, Pearls (Stampin’ Up), Silhouette Cameo.

I’m entering my card into the following challenges:

Come and Get It - Ribbon & Bling

Tilda’s Town - #155 Happy Everything

QKR Stampede - #139 Balloons

QKR

Nikki

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9 comments:

  1. Beth BrovoldMay 20, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Gorgeous Nikki...I love the way that you carried the balloon theme throughout your beautiful card!! Have a great day!!
    Take care,
    Beth

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  2. BunnyMay 21, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Beautiful shaped card, Nikki. Love the paper piecing and the coloring. Very cute. Thank you for joining us at Come And Get It challenge. Bunny DT

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  3. Brenda's Card CornerMay 22, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Absolutely STUNNING! LOVE how you used the balloons for the shape of the card! FABULOUS coloring and colors! Thanks for joining us this week at QKR Stampede Challenge "Balloons"!

    Brenda DT

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  4. Suzi MacMay 22, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Fabulous shaped card Nikki, loving those balloons and your cute Tilda. Stunning work sweetie. Hugs Suzi x

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  5. Julie OdilMay 22, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I love this, Nikki! It is so sweet, and I love that it is an easel are, with that sweet Tilda on there. Thanks for joining our balloon challenge this week at QKR Stampede. Julie, DT member

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  6. MojcaMay 23, 2015 at 4:10 AM

    Waw what a gorgeous card Nikki, love the idea. Hugs! Mojca

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  7. ÅsalillMay 23, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Beautiful shaped card with great coloring and details. Thank you so much for joining us at Tilda´s Town this week. Hope to see you again soon.
    Hugs Åsalill

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  8. LauraMay 23, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    This is so completely adorable! The balloons are fantastic! I love that Tilda stamp and how beautifully you've colored her. Thank you for sharing with us at Tilda's Town.

    hugs,
    Laura C. - Tilda's Town DT

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  9. Meighan WhellerMay 23, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful card Nikki. Love all the balloons and the sweet Magnolia, which is beautifully coloured! Meg

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