Monday 4 January 2010

Dreaming of Summer


Magnolia-licious Challenge

Hope you all had a good New Year and Xmas Holiday shame it has to end I expect lots of you are back to work today. I have just looked out of the window and have seen we have a covering of snow so maybe some of you will be unable to get to work :).

This is the first time I have joined the Magnolia-licious Challenge, but I just couldn't resist the theme it was to make a frame card and inspired by the uber talented Claudia Rosa, she has a fabulous tutorial on her blog on making this great style of card,you can find the tutorial Here.



Well with all this snow and Ice Cold weather I thought it was time I bought you some sunshine, so her is Tilda enjoying her Summer Hols at the Seaside. The Background Stamp and Sailor Tilda where released this Summer, I have only used them both once before, too many stamps not enough time :(. The images have been coloured with distress inks. I have had a couple of goes at colouring Tilda with Copics but I just think she looks best with the DI's.



The Paper is by Magnolia and just seemed to fir this image to perfection, I have used another of my new Martha Stewart Border Punches to edge the frame.


The Flowers are as usual from Wild Orchid Crafts.





It is my dear Grandson Ben's 5th birthday tomorrow and as he is a big fan of Mario Cart I thought this fabulous little boy stamp from Lili of the Valley would suit him down to the ground.



I have used Copics and Prismas to colour the image, the papers are Basic Grey, it is so hard to make a card with no embellies, but I know he would not be impressed with flowers and ribbons I can just here him go URGHHHHHH!!!!!



Thanks for looking
Hugs
Jacqui xx

55 comments:

Squirrel x said...

Both totally gorgeous cards hun. Love Tilda - almost makes me feel warmer! And the little lad is just adorable. Brilliant work on both. Sadly not enough snow to stop buses running so am at work (hopefully we get the forecast bucketful on Wednesday). Hugs, Squirrel xx

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous cards,so much beautiful detail,must try a frame card.....love them both!!!
Hugs xx

Tracy said...

Hi Jacqui,
I love both cards, but I adore the boy card, my son will be 4 on 17th January and I wanted this stamp for him too as he loves playing his big brothers games consoles. But Lili Of The Valley have sold out boo hoo!
I love the colours of your card and the layout. Yor Tilda card is gorgeous and the colours are great.
Keep safe and warm
Happy crafting
Tracy x

coldwaters2 said...

Wow.....two stunning cards I love them both but as Tilda is my first love I must admit that with the colours and design it has to be no 1.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Wishcraft said...

Both gorgeous cards - lovely papers & your colouring is fabulous! Lisa x

Esther said...

You have made two beautiful cards.
I like the colors and stamps.

Hugs Esther

debby4000 said...

Oh these are gorgeous, I love the frame card and the sweet little boy is so cute.
luv
Debby

Leann said...

Happy New Year Jacqui sweetheart! Hope you all had a fab Christmas too :)
Love this first card, so beautiful. Very jealous of your snow, we have blue skies and sunshine here (if I ignore the freezing cold and look at the sea out the window I could almost forget I'm only in Wales and convince myself I'm somewhere much more tropical!!!!)
Big Happy Birthday wishes for Ben, li'l Horror's a Mario Kart addict too, I think this card'll defintely be a hit with the Birthday Boy!
Biggest hugs x x x

Nilla said...

Hey you! Wonderful Magnolia card, love all about it! The card for your nephew is perfect he will love it! Hugs Nilla

Tracey said...

Both of your cards are incredible as always Jacqui!! A very happy birthday to Ben! xx

Kylie said...

What gorgeous cards. Great boys card, I hope your grandson has a great 5th Birthday. The tilda framed card is very clever and yes the paper is perfect for it. Thanks for the link.

Kylie xo

Mel said...

Both cards are just stunning Jacqui ~ Mel x

Dena said...

Jacqui, gosh that sailor card is waaaay too cute!!!! OMG Now I feel like I need that cutie. Just adorable frame card.
The LOTV card is adorable too. That character fits sooo many little boys. You colored it perfectly.
Hugs, Dena

Risa said...

Hi Jacqui,
Both of your cards are outstanding! I love the background scene of your frame card and as always, Tilda is gorgeous!
hugs
Risa:)

Nannieflash said...

Well Jacqui what would you expect from a boy, they dont like sissy things. But I love both of your cards, the first one really does make you feel warm and sunny, and Bens card will be loved believe me. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

Riet said...

What a beautiful cards Jacqui,i love your images and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Mina said...

two stunning cards Jacqui, the Tilda one is brilliant and I must have a go at this challenge and your birthday card is just perfect for him, wish him Happy Birthday from me too
Mina xxx

Allison said...

they are both adorable
AllisonX

Frazzled Crafts said...

I should imagine that we are all dreaming of summer - just love the creation with the frame and as for the second card it is so adorable, must remember the image which will be so apt for my little great nephew. Liz x

Terry said...

Hiya Hun and yet again two wonderfull and beautifull cards from you....wow hun just wonderfull and love the Tilda....so beautifull
Jaqcui I have sent you an email hun, can you check it out? maybe I am in you're spambox again hihih..Hugs Terry

Kelly Schelske said...

Both of these are wonderful Jacqui!!

Trudy said...

What a great cards. I love those papers and the colors. What a fun image !!
Hugs Trudy

Elizabeth S. said...

Such fabulous cards, Jacqui!!
I love the frame card. I so need to get some Magnolia stamps!!
Hugs,
Liz

Janette said...

Both so gorgeous and very different,love the little Tilda,she look so cute.x

Fern said...

Two totally gorgeous cards Jacqui, i especially love the first, the scene you've created is just fab, and the second is just awesome, love the colours and image, i know what you mean about the embellies, just dying to add flowers, ribbon, lace!! lol :O)

Fern xx

Jo said...

No such chance of not getting to work this morning, no snow here but it did read -8 in the car, brrrr!!! Two fab cards Jacqui and so nice to see a lovely summery card! Hugs Jo x

stampinfrog said...

Jacqui both of the cards are gorgeous! Ben is going to love his bday card!Happy Birthdat to Ben!
Hugs,Connie

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Jacqui.
Sue x

Jane said...

Oh these are both stunning Jacqui! Love the Tilda with that little view, gorgeous! hugs, Jane xx

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Two more fantastic cards Jacqui! I love the delicate way you've coloured the background on the Magnolia card. And 'hats off to you!' for making a boys card with no embellies! (love that image)
Sharon xx

Wendy said...

These are gorgeous cards Jacqui as are all the cards you have added since my last visit. Happy New Year
Wendy x

Treacle said...

Oooo I love both of these cards totally stunning.

I love the little boy image reminds me of my little lucifer sitting there playing racing games on his xbox lol.

Happy new year to you

xXx

Suzanne J Dean said...

Oh your frame card is stunning Jacqui--I adore the soft colors and seaside scene you've created! Beautiful job & thanks for joining in on the challenge with us!

hugz,
Suzanne

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Both cards are great Jacqui! The first one is very lovely and the second one is super cute. Great job!
Hugs Jacqueline

Annie said...

love them both Jacqui! sunny summer days by the sea seem a long way off at the moment - more the season for staying in and playing games on the pc then! I have to make more boys cards this year so will have to avoid the blooms too!
hugs, annie x

Jill said...

2 beautiful cards Jacqui aww I love the sailor tilda she's so cute! hugS Jill xx

Helen Laurence said...

Loving both your cards as the are awesome as always but I'm totaly drooling for the Tilda card its just stunning hun. You could frame it. It'd look fab in my mum's back bedroom which is seaside themed!

Jodi said...

These are both adorable cards you have made!! I love the first card and the scene you created!
Happy New Year!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Marcea said...

Hi there sweetie - wow, 2 fabulous cards (I wouldn't expect anything less from you!!).
Well it is freezing here today and we are forecast more snow tomorrow - sounds like a crafty day to me!!!
-x-

Liza said...

Two stunning cards Jacqui, your colouring is perfect.

Liza x

The Crafty Blonde said...

Fabulous cards Jacqui, love the gorgeous magnolia one got me thinking of summer already. Your gandsons card is fab, so bright & fun. I tthis stamp too as I know quite a few boys that this image will suit not used it yet but thanks for the inspiration.
Lyndsey xx

Debbie said...

Both cards are gorgeous, love the frame card, will have to give that a try one of these days. and yes, it was back to work for me today so I will not get to play as much as I did and no snow, but bitterly cold in New York and doesn't look like it's getting any warmer...

Becky said...

Wow Jacqui!! What gorgeous cards! I love the LOTV card, I have that stamp, it reminds me of my little one, love it so much!!
Hope you have another wonderful year in craftdom!!
Love Becky xx

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness!! Jacqui, your cards are just fabulous sweetie!! I really love how you interpretted "uber talented" Claudia's tutorial!! ;) The images make me feel warm inside!! IT's so cold here!! LOL!!

Donalda said...

Oh these cards are just so cute dear. Tell Ben Happy Birthday!!!

Back to work today and boy was it a killer lol Hugs

Danni said...

Both of these are just darling! Love the Tilda one!

Donna said...

Happy new year hun and hope you had a wonderful Christmas too. Two gorgeously cute little cards, love your new border punch and as always fantastic colouring! Hope your keeping well. Hugs Donna x

Sue from Oregon said...

Love Love how you made the framed window on this great card!...and that little boy image is perfect! Happy 2010!

Ila said...

Wow..oh Wow...your Tilda card is Gorgeous...Love your grandsons Fabulous birthday card too!!..Hugs, Ila

ribenaruby said...

Beautiful frame card, will have to make one at some point, love the card for your grandson too!

Meretekj said...

Georgeous card!

Kim said...

Amazing work hun! They are both adorable!!!! Love the Magnolia frame card....wishing you some warmth....we are FREEZING here too!
Hugs~ Kim

Nikki Foraker said...

i LOVE this lil' sailor!!!! ahhhhh SO CUTE!!!!!!!!

nikki

cabio's craft corner said...

Omg I love that frame Tilda card. She I so very sweet :o)
hugs,
Cabio

Jodie from Oz said...

Jacqui, I was just over at Magnolia-licious and noticed you entered a card. I missed some of your wonderful creations while I have been away. Glad I found this one, it is beautiful. The colours and images are just perfect. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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