When leaves are falling - Spots and Dots at Ribbon Girl

Hi everyone! Hope you have had a great weekend so far.

Since it's the last Sunday of the month, the Magnolia team at

The Ribbon Girl Blog is hosting this week's challenge.
The theme is ~ Spots and Dots.

For my DT card, I used Scooter Tilda which I bought
last year but didn't get around to color her till now, lol.

I water colored Tilda with Distress Ink pads. I added Aged Ivory 

Frantage around the image and top stitched all paper edges.

I used the LO from CLP's October sketch.

DPs are Maja Design Walking in the Forest Collection.
Dies are Magnolia, Memory Box, and Go Kreate.

The following embellishments are available at The Ribbon Girl Shop:

20mm Angelica ivory tulle lace, dusky blue button twine,

5mm flat ivory bead string, peach seam binding ribbon,

WOC 10mm dusky blue rose, 20mm peach/autumn gold rose,

K&G cream chrysanthemum, Gutermann white top stitching thread. 

You can see more gorgeous DT creations at The Ribbon Girl Blog.
We would love it if you can join in the fun.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this card in the following challenges:

• CLP- October sketch
• MDUC- Autumn vintage
• Marvelous Magnolia- Fall or Halloween
• Midweek Magnolia- Lots of layers
• You, Me, and Magnolia- Fall/autumn

Dracula Edwin Top Hat Lantern - Bling at Tilda's Town

Happy Friday Everyone!

It's time for a new challenge at Tilda's Town Challenge.
This week's theme is an easy one ~ Bling.

Since my son is now a little too old to go trick-or-treat,
I made a top hat lantern/treat box for him instead.

The following stamps and dies I used are available at Tilda's Town:

Dracula Edwin, Owl, So Wrapped Tilda Lace DH die, 

Woodland Buckle MB die, Swooping Bats MB die.

I colored Dracula Edwin and Owl with Distress Ink pads.



I die cut spiderwebs and boarder using glitter paper and added some
clear rhinestones here and there for additional sparkles.

The crow is part of the Memory Box DP.
I cut around it to make it part of the lantern aperture.
The opening is at the top. I put a green battery-operated tea-light
in the lantern to give it a spookier feeling :^).

When I made a top hat lantern/treat box in September, here,
I promised to provide a template later.
Now I have added the templates on my Tutorial page.
Feel free to use them and make a top hat lantern for yourself.

Click over to Tilda’s Town Challenges, and enjoy the inspiration from the
Design Team and enter the weekly challenge!  We’d love to have you!
Each week there is a random winner, chosen by Inlinkz,
for a $10 gift certificate to Tilda’s Town.com!



Tilda’s Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps.
Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times.
Tilda’s Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day.
You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of
the famous coupon codes. Shop at Tilda’s Town.com and live the magic.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I wish you a lovely weekend.

Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this creation in the following challenges:

• MDUC- Anything goes
• Magnolia-licious- Anything goes
• Whoopsi Daisy- Halloween colors
• Kraftyhands- Halloween colors
• Marvelous Magnolia- Fall or Halloween
• Devas by Design- Spooked
• Eclectic Ellapu- Halloween
• Cards for Men- Halloween
• Crafty Little Fairies- Anything Goes

Sweet Baby ~ Xtra Special at ABC Challenges

Morning Everyone!
Hope you all had a great weekend.

I have a new DT card to share with you today.
When I guest designed at ABC Challenge last month,
Nikki invited me to join the Designer Team. I was happy to accept
the offer as I always enjoy their challenges.

Today is the 15th of October which means we have a brand new challenge.
The theme is X for Extra Special, sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

For my DT creation, I made a tag card using Sweet Dreams digi image.
I chose this image as it is so adorable and a baby card always comes in handy.

The image was printed on 90lb water color paper and colored with Distress Ink pads.
I cut out the image using Spellbinder Standard Circle dies.

I created my own templates for the tag. 
If you like a copy of the templates, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.
Other dies used are Spellbinders, Memory Box and Stampin'Up.
Sentiment and DP are also Stampin'Up.

The following embellishments are available at The Ribbon Girl Shop:

13mm Olivia white cluny lace, 15mm Elizabeth white cluny lace,

30mm Zig Zag white cotton lace, dusky blue button twine,

blue tiny Ric Rac lace, white vintage seam binding ribbon,

white Gutterman top stitching thread, WOC white blossom flower.

Hope you enjoy this visit. You can find more DT inspirations at
ABC Challenge. We would love it if you can join in the fun.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a lovely week.

Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this card in the following challenges:

• WOC- Pretty pastels
• Bunny Zoe- Use Ribbon

Forget-Me-Not Tilda ~ Stitches at Tilda's Town

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today I have a great news to share with you ~
I have joined the fabulous Tilda's Town Challenges design team.

It is like a dream comes true!

The challenge theme for this week is Stitching, one of my favorites :^)

A few weeks ago, my craft friend Alexandra, suggested we do a card swap.
Of course I said Yes right away. I love her creations, her attention
to details is truly amazing. You can visit her blog at Clay Guana.

I made a fan card with Tilda for Alexandra as requested.
I did a fair bit of top stitching on this fan card.

The image I used is Forget-Me-Not Tilda, available at Tilda's Town.
I colored her with Distress Ink pads and frantaged lightly around the edge.



Here is the back side of the card. I made a little pocket for a couple of tags.

Dies: Spellbinders, Momory Box and Magnolia.
DPs: Maja Design Sophiero Collection.

The following embellishments are available at The Ribbon Girl Shop:
8mm Rebecca ivory cluny lace, Gutterman white top stitching thread,
10mm ivory open rose, 10mm pale pink open rose.

Here's the outside and inside view of the card when it's open.

You can find my fan card tutorial Here or see all my fan card
creations by clicking the Fan Card Label on the sidebar.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you enjoyed this visit.

Click over to Tilda’s Town Challenges, HERE and enjoy the inspiration from the
Design Team and enter the weekly challenge!  We’d love to have you!

Each week there is a random winner, chosen by Inlinkz,
for a $10 gift certificate to Tilda’s Town.com!



Tilda’s Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps.
Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times.
Tilda’s Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day.
You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of
the famous coupon codes. Shop at Tilda’s Town.com and live the magic.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this card in the following challenges:

• Bearly Mine- Ribbon/string/twine
• Divas by Design- 3 or more layers
• Simon Says- Use rubber or clear stamp
• Crafty Little Fairies- Pretty in pink
• Whoopsi Daisy- Vintage/shabby chic
• Simply Magnolia- Flower and lace
• Magnolialicious- Shaped card
• Inky Chicks- Use 2 different die cuts
• You Me and Magnolia- Anything goes
• Marvelous Magnolia- Anything goes

Make It Sparkly at Ribbon Girls

Morning Everyone!

It's first Sunday of the month, The Ribbon Girl Blog has a new
card challenge and the theme is ~ Make It Sparkly.

For my DT card, I used an image from Pion Design's
From Grandma's Attic Family Collection.

The image was framed with shimmering white cardstock diecut using
Spellbinder's Majectic Elements Radiant Rectangle dies.
The background paper is from Maja Design Sophiero Collection.

I added some shimmering sheer ribbon, laces, and a sparkly pink rose.
I also threaded a few pearl beads through white cotton twine.

You can find the following gorgeous embellishments at The Ribbon Girl shop:
13mm Olivia white vintage cluny lace, 20mm Angelica ivory tulle lace,

sparkle pink/white rose, 2 tone pink hip rose bud,
38mm vintage pink fluted edge sheer.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

You can see more gorgeous DT inspirations at The Ribbon Girl Blog.

Have a lovely day!
Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this card in the following challenges:

• LLC- October Pink challenge
• Papertake Weekly- Anything goes

Cocoa Marci - Winter at La La Land Crafts

Happy Friday Everyone!

It's Inspirational Friday at La La Land Crafts Blog.

This will be my last GDT creation.
It has been a wonderful experience designing for LLLC.
Many thanks to Irina and Sandie for having me.

I made a shape card using Cocoa Marci stamp.

The LO is from Sketch N Stash Challenge #122.

The image was colored with Distress Ink pads:
Tatter Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Antique Linen,
Walnut Stain, Victorian Velvet, Broken China, Black Soot.

Cocoa Marci  and Ornate Snowflakes Die Set

are available at La La Land Crafts On-Line Store.

Designer paper: Basic Grey, Magnolia.
Dies: La La Land Crafts, Go Kreate, Magnolia, Cheery Lynn.

The following embellishments are available at The Ribbon Girl Store:
30mm white zig zag cotton lace, 10mm pale candy pink tiny pom pom trim,
13mm Olivia white cluny lace, natural button twine,
Gutterman white top stitching thread.

You can visit La La Land Crafts Blog for more fabulous DT creations.

Thanks so much for stopping by and wish you a lovely weekend.

Hugs,
Katie

I wish to enter this card in the following challenges:

• Sketch N Stash- challenge 122
• Papertake Weekly- Anything goes
• Creative Inspirations- No square or rectangular card
• Crazy 4 Challenges- Use bows
• Cheery Lynn- Lace
• Addicted to Stamps - Create a scene
• Inky Chicks- Use 2 different die cuts
• Bunny Zoe- Something blue