Sunday 10 January 2010

Just Magnolia

This is the first time I've managed Just Magnolia since before Christmas and boy have I missed it, actually I've missed doing challenges altogether.



This week we had to follow Mina's tutorial on paper pleating. I have done paper pleating before (and ribbon pleating also), but thought I'd have a change this time and tried it with vellum, NOT a success, possibly because the vellum was embossed and wouldn't fold very well - another one for the bin. I reverted to paper and although patterned I thought it looked a little flat so I distressed the edges and curled them slightly for a little relief and edged it with lace. I love this Tilda (coloured with distress inks) but can't see me using it very often as she has to be hanging from something. The heart and the paper is also Magnolia (don't ask which - I've managed to cut the name off again). Lace, flowers, leaves, pearls, ribbon and pearl string are all from stash. I decided to do my first Valentine card of the season but couldn't for the life in me decide what sentiment or where to put it. Suggestions will be gratefully received.

25 comments:

Sue said...

Hi Hun
aww this is gorgeous those heart embelies & flowers are beautiful, coloured fantastic as always, scrummy colours, sue.x

Camilla said...

Hello!
Do look in on you to admire your beautiful cards.
And this was just too sweet!
beautiful colors and beautiful details that surround the little Tilda.
You do incredibly beautiful card, and you paint so well.
Hope you have a good day.
hugs Camilla

Bec said...

WOW, this is absolutely amazing.. I LOVE IT !!!

Nicky said...

Stunning card really pretty and lovely colours

nessy said...

wow what a very special , decorative card!! beautifully made with so much detail!
vanessa xx

Danielle said...

Heather, this is gorgeous! Tilda is so beautifully coloured and you've done a great job with the paper pleating challenge (I used this same image too!!). Love the Magnolia papers and the sweet heart beading!
Hugs, Danielle

Pia said...

OMG what a beautiful card, love it!!!

Chrissie said...

This is just scrummy Heather! You always make such beautiful cards!
Chrissie

Moni said...

Waw stunning card my dear friend! So love the colour combo, fab colouring and image is so cute! Love your design! Hugs, Moni

Kirsten Alicia said...

Very beatiful card 7 that's a very cute Tilda.

Riet said...

So beautiful card Heather,i love your Tilda and the colours.
So gorgeous papers And flowers.

Hugs Riet.xx

cheryl said...

wow how stunning is this hun love love it so much hugs cheryl xxxxx

gina g said...

This is a stunning piece of work i just love it its so pretty. luv gina xx

Leigh said...

Another fabulous card Heather. I love the colours you've used.

Christine said...

Beautiful card!! Such pretty colours, and I love that heart ribbon!

debby4000 said...

Oh wow, amazing details, wonderful card.
luv
Debby

Karen said...

Aaaawww Heather, she's a cutie. She's really gorjus,

Love Karen x

Sandra1968 said...

Wow, this card is so beautiful! I love all the little details, the lovely heart, the cute Tilda and the gorgeous paper. It's a real beauty.

Squirrel said...

Another beauty - I just LOVE all the girlie touches here!

Couldn't Tilda hold a balloon or a kite as well as hanging from something?

For the sentiment, how about a tiny tag hanging from the bunch of flowers? Or tucked in like a florist's card?

Rosey x

Mina said...

stunning card Heather, I love that trim its beautiful...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia Challenge
Mina xxx

Bev said...

Oh this is fab hun, how gorge is that trim! love the soft pretty colours too - delish!! x

Bev said...

Oh this is fab hun, how gorge is that trim! love the soft pretty colours too - delish!! x

Nikki said...

What a beautiful card, so much to look at & Tilda is coloured so gorgeously xxx

Sandie said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! The distressing on the pleated paper really lifts it and makes it pop out. Beautiful Tilda, still can't beleive I thought she was waving when I first got her *blush*

I loved the paper pleating so much that I've used it again a DT card for Friday, heehee!!

Dawny P said...

Ohh wow, this is beautiful and what fabulous paper pleating chick. And I love that image and the colours you used as well. Wonderful work :)

Thank you for joining us at Just Magnolia, hugs, Dawny xxx

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