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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Good Morning!

I have to give a BIG *mwah* to everyone who entered into the blog candy! I loved hearing about what stamps you'd love to see more of. You'll see much of what you asked for over this next month. (I can't believe it's September already!?!) Ok, I won't keep you all in suspense any longer!Without further ado, here's your winner:

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30
Timestamp: 2009-08-31 19:35:00 UTC

Cassie said...
she's just fabulous!!!
wouldn't it be great if when i got preggo again, i could look just like that bella girl??? hahahahaha!!!

August 30, 2009 12:29 PM

Congrats Cassie! Email me your snail mail address and I'll get the candy out to you! Thanks again to those who entered. You have no idea how gobsmacked I am that you all visit my little corner of the world. Never in a million years did I think my blog would have this many hits within the first year! I still scratch my head at it all. :)

This looks like a well put together card on the surface, but apparently I wasn't 'all there' the other night when I made this card. I decided I was going to play along with this week's Sugar Bowl challenge. I picked out this beautiful My Mind's Eye paper and then a cute Sugar Nellie image that a friend had given me. The coloring of the image was a disaster so I decided to start again with this Magnolia image. Only after piecing the whole card together did I then realise that what I had done. Sugar Nellie doesn't sell Magnolia!! What a numbnut! LOL Oh well. It's still a cute card. :)

This cute Hilda is colored with SU reinkers on her dress (a combination of Soft Sky and Certain Celery) and Distress Inks for her hair (Antique Linen, Tea Dye and Vintage Photo). The panels were not sponged this time but just machine stitched. I've been on a bit of a roll with the sewing machine lately. Love the finished look it gives a card. Then I just added some buttons from a Foof-Fa-La and some more yummy ribbon and Martha Stewart's tag punch for the sentiment (from PTI).

I can't believe I don't own any Magnolia's of my own. I seriously need to add some to my collection, but I'm afraid that if I buy some, I won't be able to stop!

Having been in the US for almost 9 years now, I feel like I've been quite Americanized, but I still spell and say certain words with an Australian accent. Australia has a lot of slang in their everyday language that I don't use all that often, but when I do, it tends to confuse people. The term 'flat out like a lizard drinking' means working/playing at a fast pace. 'Gobsmacked' is another term I tend to use and it means surprised or astounded. Want to learn a few more? Check out this list of slang! My favorite term - "Budgie Smugglers"! LMBO!

Have an great day!


Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia '#284 With Sunflower', PaperTrey Ink 'Mixed Messages'
Inks: StazOn 'Jet Black', Creamy Caramel, Pretty In Pink, Sofy Sky, Certain Celery, So Saffron, More Mustard, Close To Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain'
Papers: Georgia Pacific, Bazzil Basics, PP - My Mind's Eye 'Bloom & Grow Collection - "Grow" Checking Out and Baijou Birdy'
Access: Ribbon, Machine Stitching, Buttons, PTI Rustic Button Twine, Jump Ring, Eyelet, Martha Stewart Tag Punch, Dimensionals

14 Comments:

Juls said...

so sweet, the little tag is such a lovely detail! gorgeous!

~amy~ said...

darling card...there is something about plaid...love the stuff...omgoodness, I peeked at some of the slang...how stinkin' FUN!!! I didn't grow up in a household that used slang so I'm behind on it and often have to ask what something means...

Mary Giles said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring is exquisite on this and youe really know how to make these Magnolias shine with tyour watercoloring. Oh and I spied and SA discount in your left side bar with your initials after it...I'll be sure to use it here pretty soon. LOL.

Anonymous said...

sooo Beautiful.

Have a nice day :)

kadie said...

This is darling! I adore the color palette and layout! So very sweet...I better hop over to the "store" to see if this one's for sale. :)

Jacilynn said...

Oh, I love these colors. And this tilda is too cute! super job!
I've told you I'm a fan of australian accents. I'd like to hear yours one day. lol

WickedPixie said...

Your coloring is stunningly beautiful. I feel like I am always saying the same thing, but it is so true! Gorgeous card! :-)Traci

Denise said...

Very pretty card! I love your coloring. Tilda's are one of my favorite stamps.
Aloha~

Tracey said...

Your card is gorgeous!! I just love Tilda!

Cassie said...

such a sweet card!! and i can't believe i won your blog candy!! how lucky am i? WOW!!!

p.s. my students always loved learning the australian "slang" when we covered that unit and trying to work it in to everyday conversation! unfortunately, not many of them were really pumped about WORKING like a lizard so it never came up!

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Another beautiful card...love the colors! Enjoyed looking over the Australian slang! TFS
~Terry

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Regardless of the company stamp used, this card is magnificent!! Love the colors, coloring and design! So sweet!!

Elena said...

Congratulations on the Gardeners DT at The Greeting Farm, Sandra!!!! Hoooray!!! I am so very happy for you! You know how much I love your amazing work! Very excited for you!!!
Love your Magnolia card! So gentle and very-very beautiful!
Enjoyed reading the Australian slang! It is very interesting!

kadie said...

P.S. I want to buy this card :)

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