A Christmas Story #3 - Christmas Box ♥ Decorating the Christmas Tree ♥

Hi there! 

Today I want to share one more creation for last year's Christmas issue for Magnolia, A Christmas Story.

A Christmas box with a little scene inside of four Tilda's decoration the Christmas tree.

Here is a list of the stamps used:

Glittering Tilda, Ribbon Tilda (Sweet Christmas Dream Collection 2011), Tilda Hanging Ornaments (Merry Little Christmas 2010), Tilda with Christmas Cracker, Christmas Background (So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe 2009).

   Here a closer look on the top of the box.

And now a look at the inside of the box.

The papers are from Maja Design, and sheets from an old book for the Christmas tree.

Here are the embellishments used: Velvet ribbon, Ornate plates-Tim Holtz, Twine, Flower Stams, Doily, Pearls, Romantic Lace,Vintage Flowers & Leaf, Christmas Pionsettias-Magnolia DooHickeys, Word Window Punch-Stampin' Up.

For the Christmas tree, I draw myself a tree-template, cut out around 10 trees from an old book by laying the template on the sheets, and I cut them all out at the same time. Then I stapled the trees in the middle, and folded the papers outward. 

A closer look at the images: 

The images are coloured with Distress Ink-reinkers and Distress Markers. 

Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, the cheeks are coloured with a mix of Tattered Rose and Aged Mahogany. Under her fringe I have coloured with Markers-Tea Dye, just to make a nice shadow on Tilda's forehead.

Hair: Antique Linen, Walnut Stain

Dress: Aged Mahogany, I have also used Black Soot on the darkest spots. For the green colour I have used Pine Needles and Peeled Paint.

I have also added: Star Dust, Platinum-Stickles, Snow Paint-Panduro, White Gesso.

I have attached a pop-up ornament outside the box. 

I found the tutorial on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alsA_Bn9TnQ&list=LLEgN1coakXaCh3x7CfZZhFQ&feature=mh_lolz , made by StampWithTami.com.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

Big hugs xx

A Christmas Story #2 ♥ Christmas tree gift box ♥

Hi again! 

Today I want to show you the Christmas Tree Gift box I made after a template by talented Sandra and for the issue A Christmas Story.

Here are the stamp used:

Sweet Christmas (text)(Sweet Christmas Dream Collection 2011), Jolly Tilda, Santa on Christmas Eve (So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe 2009).

The papers are from Pion Design.

 Embellishments used: Merry Christmas Seal, Charm, Roses, Bast Fibers.

I have used some dies from Magnolia (DooHickey's): Leaf & Swirl, Spruce, Snowflake & Mistletoe.

The images are coloured with Distress Ink-reinkers and Distress Markers. I have also used White Gesso, Star Dust-Stickles and Crackle Accents.

Thank you so much for  visiting my blog!

I will be back tomorrow with another project for the same issue, 

in other words more Christmas inspiration:)

Thank you for the lovely comments you leave me.

You make my day!

A Christmas Story #1 - Small Christmas Greeting Bags!

Hi there! I have been looking in my photo folders again, and this time I want to show you a couple of projects I made for the Magnolia Ink magazine A Christmas Story from 2012.

The bags are made with a die from Tim Holtz called "In the bag". 

Great to use for small, sweet gifts:)

I have used several of stamps for this project. 

And on the bag with the tags, I have also used a stamp to decorate the bag.

Here are the stamps used:

Christmas Tilda with Cat (Little Christmas Collection 2012), Tilda With Snow Heart (mini), Sweet Snowflakes (Sweet Christmas Dreams 2011), Christmas Background, Post-Vintage Merry (So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe 2009). Poststamp-Kort & Godt.

The bags are made with Kraft card stock and sheets from an old book.

Embellishments used: twine, cheese cloth, seem binding ribbon, charms, hinge clips-Tim Holtz.

Dies from Magnolia used (Doo Hickey's): Leaf & Swirl, Bloomy Tag.

I have put in some chocolate hearts inside the bags.

The images are coloured with Distress Ink, Re-inkers and Markers. I have also used clear embossing, white gesso, Star Dust-Stickles. 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, 

and I will be back tomorrow with another Christmas project for the A Christmas Story issue. 

Take care xx

Cozy Autumn 2010 ♥

Hi! Hope you are fine. 

I have had a dig in some old photo folders, and dug up some creations for Magnolia Ink. 

I really want to show them to you here on my blog too:)

First up is my creations for the Magnolia Ink Magazine 

Cozy Autumn from 2010!

It was really fun to see, as both my colouring and my cardstyle has change a bit since then. 

But I really adore these old creations and images♥

"Best friend"

Stamps: Sister and Brother (Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010), Lace Banner.

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Pink and brown bazzill.

Embellishments: Magnolia Doohickeys - Lace. Quic Kutz - photo corner, leaf. Pearls, ribbon, brads, silver rondelle. Magnolia - flowers. Panduro - feather, tag. Tim Holtz Idealogy - Film Strip Ribbon. Ranger Stickles - Star Dust. Glimmer Mist - Pearl. Making Memories - Alfabet Stickers.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Wild Honey, Weathered Wood, Pumice Stone.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: The paper edges are sewed, and inked with Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. I have added Crackle Paint - Picket Fence and Ranger Stickles-Star Dust on the flowers.

 ♥♥♥

 "Cherry Tilda"

Stamps: Tilda with Cherries (Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010).

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Vanilla and deap red bazzill.

Embellishments: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Heart Classic, Scallop Heart, Petite oval large . Magnolia - flowers, chandelier garland, ribbon and flower-berries. Quic Kutz -leaves. Martha Stewart-Butterfly. Ranger Stickles - Platinum. Glimmer Mist - Pearl. Making Memories - Alfabet Stickers. Silver heart, floss, rondelle, pearls.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Fired Brick, Antique Linen, Walnut Stain.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: The paper edges are torned, painted with Crackle Paint-Picket Fence, and sewed.

♥♥♥

"You blow me away!"

Stamps: Tilda in Windy Weather (Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010).

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Vanilla and white bazzill.

Embellishments: Magnolia Doohickeys - Lace. Magnolia - flowers, chandelier garland, ribbon and lace. Kort og godt-Photo Corner. Quic Kutz (rev)-Swirls, Ranger Stickles - Star Dust. Glimmer Mist - Pearl. 

Coloring: Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Weathered Wood, Antique Linen, Walnut Stain.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: The paper edges are sewed, and scrubbed with sand paper. I have added Crackle Paint - Picket Fence on the flowers, photo corner and swirls. The text is written on PC.

♥♥♥

 "Woven Basket - Mushroom Basket"

Stamps: Edwin gather Mushrooms, Tilda gather Mushrooms.

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Brown and white cardstock.

Embellishments: Gold hearts, Eyelets. Magnolia - flowers, dew drops, ribbon, bling, lace. Martha Stewart - Border punch, leaf punch. Ranger Stickles - Platinum, Star Dust.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany, Weathered Wood, Faded Jeans, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Victorian Velvet, Black Soot.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: I have woven the basket together after a recipe by Lena Katrine Øien. Crackle Accents on Tilda's boots. The paper edges on the images are sewed. I have inked the papers with Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. 

♥♥♥

 "Dinner Invites"

Stamps: Pasta Edwin, You're Invited (text) (A Little Yummy for your Tummy Collection 2009).

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Brown and white cardstock.

Embellishments: Gold heart, Scrappers floss, Eyelets, Stampin' Up - Word Window Punch.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Pumice Stone, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Black Soot.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: The paper edges are sewed, and inked with Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. 

♥♥♥

A close up of the scene:

 "Easel Card - Cozy under a leaf"

Stamps: Tilda under Fall leaf, Tree row, Grass.

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Brown and red cardstock.

Embellishments: Magnolia - flowers, leaves, ribbon, bling, lace. Tim Holtz - ticket. Martha Stewart - Punch. Ranger Stickles - Platinum, Star Dust.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Pumice Stone, Weathered Wood, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Black Soot, Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Frayed Burlap, Bundled Sage.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: Crackle Accents on the boots. The images are masked together. The paper edges are sewed, and inked with Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. 

♥♥♥

"Baby Gift bag"

Stamps: Sleeping Baby Tilda (Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010).

Paper/Cardstock: Magnolia. Vanilla cardstock. Paperbag.

Embellishments: Silver heart, Scrappers floss, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants - Lattice. Spellbinders Nestabilities- Petite oval large, Magnolia Doohickeys - Lace. Quic Kutz Alphabet - Storyteller. Pearls, lace, ribbon, doilies, Prima - Flowers and leaves. Magnolia - Roses, bling and white flowers. Ranger Stickles - Star Dust. Glimmer Mist - Pearl.

Coloring: Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Weathered Wood.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee.

Other: The paper edges are sewed, and inked with Distress Ink- Walnut Stain. 

♥♥♥

That was a peek back in time, and more will come:)

Thank you so much Magnolia for letting me be a part of your amazing Design Team

and the adventure with the Magazine!

I have so much fun with the cutest images ♥

And I hope my work can be inspiring for others too.

Thank you for visiting my blog and for the lovely comments you are leaving me.

You make my day!