Thursday, April 23, 2009

Just Magnolia

Do you like Magnolia images? Have you checked out the new challenge blog "Just Magnolia"?

I have a nice little collection of Magnolia images so I plan to play along on a regular basis so each of them will get a little more ink time.
I'm enjoying the sketch challenges. They really make me think about the layout of a card and how it will all come together.
I'm generally a bit hap hazard when it comes to card making -I color the image before I choose the paper and then wonder why I can't get things to look as thought they match. I don't plan the embellishments either, and then get frustrated because I don't have the right colors. How much easier it is if you do a bit of forward planning.... which applies to many things, I suppose. So there you have it, not only a card, but a deep philisophical thought for the day!

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

a wonderful card, great colouration. Thank you for joining us at just magnolia.. hugs rachxx

Tab said...

Smashin' card hun! Love this sweet Tilda and such a fab take on the sketch!
Hugs Tab xxx

Tracey said...

Gorgeous card :o)

Hugs
Tracey

x

Bev said...

Fabulous card, the papers and colours gorgeous. Thanks for joining us for our first week x

Nilla said...

Hi, so great coloured card! Love it! thinks Nilla

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Hi Kay! It's me, Lisa! What a cute blog you have... I love the cards I've seen so far! I love Magnolia stamps, but only have about three (so far!). My friend Debbie Pamment LOVES Magnolia.

I'll be sure to visit your blog again. If you want to stop by to visit me, my blog is http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com.

Hugs,
Lisa

peggysue said...

I like how she appears to be sitting in the window. Nice job with the embellishments too. Tilda's always deserve to be inked up!

Grace said...

Oh this is just too cute! Love how you colored her and love your philosophical thoughts too! LOL!

Melisa Waldorf said...

Hi Kay! I just stumbled on your blog, didn't know you had one. This is a gorgeous card!

Gina Lindsay said...

beautiful, i love the way your lace follows the pattern of your paper. I really need to get some of these stamps, they are so fun.

Stephanie said...

Kay, you colored this image so perfectly!!! Love that big button :)

Diane Noble said...

This is so cute! Great way to position your main image. She's adorable and as always, you did a fabulous job of coloring.

JazzyH said...

Very pretty I really like all the texture and different paper you used.

Dell said...

Hi Kay,
Love how this card pulled together. Magnolias are so much fun and you really made this one pop! Great job.

katiesniche said...

I am just starting with Magnolias...they are too cute! Thanks for the link to that blog! I love your card and the layout, great colors.

Mary said...

So soft and pretty - love the combination of colors and image - perfect!

The Mama Monkey said...

Beautiful! I love the lace and the pretty papers you chose! The button in the flower is yummy!

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