Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Easter Magnolia project!

I have been busy working on ideas and inspiration for this project for a few weeks now, and I finally finished it all up yesterday! Yipppeee. I LOVE the final product. I will be teaching this project at my advanced Magnolia class this saturday, April 16th, at the Stampin Post in Temecula, CA. Please come on out, there are still a few spots left. WARNING: This post is pictures HEAVY. Get a cup of coffee to view this one! LOL
I made this caaauuuttteeee little Easter Basket, and matching card. Isnt it adorable??!!! I totally love how it all came out. I used the Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime paper for this project. It actually only too 2 pieces of 12x12 paper to complete both projects, not bad huh? I added lots of girlie touches and embellishments to this project, and just love the warm sunny feel of it.
I got the idea of the Easter basket from Jacqui and followed her easy tutorial, and had this basket made in no time. She has some great tutorials on her blog, you should definitely check it out. Anywho, this basket was SUPER simple to make. I added some mini and regular size Magnolia stamps, which I got at Magnolia-licious. Magnolia-licious has the the best selection of Magnolia Stamps, along with superb service. For this project, I used Mini Two Eggs and Mini Little Bunny Tilda. I colored them with copics, then placed them over the brad that is holding all the pieces together. Then I punched out a butterfly using my Martha Stewart Monarch punch and added some rhinestones for added interest.
I used my Doohickey Doily flowers to punch out some flowers from the design paper. I layered them with a pink feather, and added a rhinestone to the center. Along the handle, I used my Doohickey Tilda Lace die, then added a cream silk ribbon along the center, with a bow on each side. I added some of the FAVE Easter candy into the basket, Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs. They are my FAVE, YUUUUMMMMM.

The matching card was SOOOO much fun to make. I adore these images, and just played with them all night, such a blast. I masked Beautiful Tilda from the new Butterfly Dreams collection with Stone Pathway from the same collection. (It looks like the Stone Pathway is out of stock right now, but I am sure that Diana has it on re-order, and it will be back soon.) I LOVE these two images together, they just fit so perfectly! I tried a new background technique too, making my own sky. I still need some practice, but for my first attempt, I think it turned out pretty good.
I colored this cutie with copics
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R32
Hair - E25, E31, E50
Dress - R02, R01, R00, R000, R08 (I added Diamond Stickles to the bottom ruffle of the dress for lots of shine and sparkle)
Wings - R02, R01, R00, R000, R0000, G20, G21, G24 (I added lots of Stardust stickles for lots of shimmer)
Stones - C07, C05, C03, C01, C00
Grass - G20, G21, G24, YG99, YG67
Sand - E35, E33, E57, E44, E50
Flowers - R02, R01, G20, G21, G24, YG67
Sky - B0000, B91, C00, C1, 0
I added more punched butterflies from the paper collection, which I also glitzed up with Platinum stickles, and a Doohickey border from Tilda's lace. I also added a cream silk bow and more Doohickey Doily flowers. I used more of the design paper for the flowers, layered them, then added a Wild Orchid 15mm white rose center which I sprayed with Patina glimmer Mist to match the design paper. I then added Platinum stickles to edges of the flowers, they are very shimmery. I also stuck a pink feather behind the flowers to match the flowers on the basket.
The inside of the card is pretty simple. I used more of the design paper, and created a pocket. I then cut a tag with my Doohickey Vintage Tag die and stamped "Happy Easter" from a Hero arts stamp set. Them I used my mini Two Eggs stamp again to tie it in to match the basket. I think it turned out pretty cute!
If you made it through this incredibly LONG post today, thank you!!! I hope you enjoyed my project, I LOVED creating this one.

I am entering this project into the following challenges:
Magnolia-licious Challenge - Easter Extravaganza (category 4, mini and regular size maggies)
Just Magnolia - Sketch
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Easter Challenge
Papertake weekly - Truly Dimensional
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Use punches/dies and ribbon
Paper Sundaes - Childhood Memories (Easter Baskets, Watching Butterflies)
Make It Colorful - Coloring Skies

33 comments:

  1. Woww that is really stunning Becca! Looks amazing dear!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  2. Wow Becca what can I say these are beautiful
    Hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  3. wow becca im speachless !!! its just stunning love all the little details a work of art for sure !!
    hugs sara x x x

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  4. Fabulous card and basket...all the little details are what make your projects the bomb!

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  5. Hi Becca! Once again, your project is beyond perfect! Just the most awesome coloring! Your basket is as sweet as can be and the card... gorgeous!! Love the richness in all the colors and papers you chose!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  6. Wow, what a gorgeous card and basket set! You've done an outstanding job on it!

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  7. Wow, wow, wow girl, this is a fabulous set! The details are amazing and your coloring is awesome as always. I'm in awe of everything that went into this. You did a beautiful job! Hugs, Rosie :)

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  8. This is a very beautiful set! Love the pretty DPs and your coloring is awesome!
    Hugs, Cami

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  9. Hi Becaa. love that card, your colouring is stunning and the easter basket is just great!! Hugs, Frea

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  10. Such a very pretty project Becca and so beautifully made!Fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us at PTW this week. x

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  11. Wonderful! Ilove the basket- Tilda looks so cute on it. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Lovely card and basket. Pretty colors.

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  13. A gorgeous Easter Project hun! Thanks for joining in with our Easter Challenge over at Creative Inspirations Wednesday's Challenge Blog! xxx

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  14. Beautiful projects. I love how you colored Beautiful Tilda on your card. The arrangement of all your embellies is fab. Your basket is gorgeous.
    well done.
    Hugs Maz

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  15. oh wow Gorgeous card bless you for playing at creative inspirations this week,hugs cheryl xxxx

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  16. Wow what a beautiful creation!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!! I love it!!!

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  17. Oh my gosh Becca your card and basket is absolutely stunning! I love your new background technique and your coloring of the stone pathway is wonderful....

    Hugs,
    Candi

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  18. Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.

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  19. Holy moly! This is GORGEOUS!!! AMAZING!
    Rene :D

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  20. WOW....what a detailed project and it's wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us at ABC DT Challenge.

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  21. What a wonderful project Becca! I love that basket!!
    Sandy

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  22. OMG OMG, Becca, this is stunningly gorgeous. Both projects. Your colouring is awesome--love those clouds and Tilda is so beautiful. Very lovely DP's you have. Oooh, you've done a fabulous job with the card and easter basket. Love them.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  23. I Love it ALL!!!!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Your papers, details, coloring and special touches are magnificient.
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  24. SO, SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Gosh, that must've taken a long time to create! I LOVE it!!

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  25. WOW!!! This is stunning, gorgeous colours and details and love the matching basket! thanks for joining us at Just Magnolia,hugs, Jane x

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  26. wow what a stunning set Becca, so beautifully coloured and an amazing design...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia & hAnglar challenge
    Mina xxx

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  27. Very sweet basket and gorgeous card set. See lots of yummy details on these projects :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  28. Beautiful Easter set, Becca! Love that basket.

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  29. wonderful coloring (as always)! The little basket is super cute!
    Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!

    Hugs,
    Alica ;)

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  30. wow , what an awesome make ! love it ! so much work has gone into it .
    thanks for joining us this week at papertake weekly .
    hugs
    maddy x

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  31. totally awesome Becca!! your coloring is outstanding!!
    Many Thanks for joining us at MSL!
    Vivi

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  32. wow congrats to you Becca, this project oozes talent!!!!!

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