Thursday 14 January 2010

Just Magnolia Challenge - Thank You......


Hiya peeps!

Firstly I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the lovely comments you take time out to leave and for those of you who stop by my blog for a peek at what I'm up to. Things are a bit stressful for me just now both at work and at home, which is making regular blogging more difficult and so I can't always get round to commenting on your wonderful creations. It's nothing that won't get sorted in time but I just thought I'd explain as I hate being behind with stuff on here. Making cards is my therapy though so I expect you'll still see plenty of things from me!!

I'm entering this Magnolia easel into this week's Just magnolia Challenge which is 'Thank You'........ okay so it might not be totally obvious that this card has anything to do with giving thanks, but I think it fits because I've decided I'm giving this to my mum for Mother's Day and that's all about being thankful, isn't it?

I used a Tilda image from one of last year's releases because I think she's very sweet and pretty..... and I think this is one of my fave colour combos too, pink and green. The papers are Kay&Co and the flowers are Prima. The extra sentiment stamps are all Magnolia and the butterfly is a punch, but I'm not sure who makes it. I had one of the lovely deep Martha Stewart punches for Christmas so that's what I used to create the scalloped panels. Do you like the leaves? Got myself a new Sizzix die and I really like the unusual shape of these..... well you know me and my leaf fetish, lol!!!

Well I'm dashing off to Tesco now to get some bits and bobs for making a curry..... hope to sneak on later for a bloghop and I wish you all a fab weekend!

Take care, TTFN and TFL......

Big hugs , Tara xxx

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such a gorgeous Thank you card Tara!! Brilliant design and coloring!! HUGS

gina g said...

Hi Tara This is gorgeous your mum will love it...beautiful papers sentiment well everything lol. Happy weekend to you. luv gina xx

Joey said...

Hiya Tara
this is stunning, the detail and colours are beautiful. Enjoy your curry

Joey.x

katy said...

It's a gorgeous card Tara, hope things settle down for you soon, got your email love, will be in touch over the weekend, hugs Katy x

Stacey said...

Wow! Beautiful flowers! I love this Tara, so pretty ~x~

Ruth said...

It's really pretty and,yes, the leaves are great. I always love it when you use the hydrangeas.. Ruth x
PS I hope you all enjoy the curry and have a good weekend.

kelly ledder said...

Beautiful card xx

Unknown said...

Wow, Tara, what a lovely card.

Sheila said...

A fabulous thank you card Tara & your mum will love I'm sure :-).
Love all the gorgeous details on this sweetie.
Thanks for joining us on JM this week, & I hope things soon start to buck up for you & become less stressful.
Hugs
Sheila xx

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Tara,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeoous papers and details.

Hugs Riet.xx

Heather said...

Absolutely stunning, fabulous colours and papers. Love all your embellies, especially the butterflies and that beautiful Tilda and the stamping around the edge is superb.
hugs Heather xx

Mina said...

wow Tara this is beautiful and who better to thank than your Mum...I hope things sort themselves out for you and life gets a little easier...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia challenge
Mina xxx

Kelly Schelske said...

It's gorgeous Tara! love those leaves, very funky!!

Lisa said...

Hi Tara, Wow such a beautiful card! I am sure your Mum will love it. Hope life becomes a little easier for you soon.

Lisa x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

breath taking, so gorgeous every detail. janex

Caroline said...

Gorgeous card Tara! I just adore the pink & green. Caroline x

Ali Watson said...

This is gorgeous Tara. Hope you are well honey. Have a fab day.

Janiel/ janny said...

oh Tara this is Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope your weekend is good!!
hugs, Jnaiel

Karen said...

Thanks Tara! I like this easel card. Love the colotcombo, pink and green, too!
Hugs,
Karen.

Christine said...

Hi Tara love this card stunning colour combo is that an old Tilda? i have some I must use myself...nice to see you back.

Hugs Christine xx

Georgia said...

Wow, wow, wow Mum! This is
fan-tastic! Gorgeous colours and I love all the details, like the flowers and butterflies, they look soooo pretty! I love it all! :)
Love, Georgia xxxxxxxx

Cheryl said...

WOW,this is so pretty,love all your amazing detail!!!
Hugs xx

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

This is gorgeous Tara. Amazing detail and beautiful colouring. Any Mum would be proud to receive this.
Hope things calm down for you soon hunni. There's nothing worse than feeling guily about being on top of things in blogland when you have far more important things to concentrate on. Please concentrate on what you need to - blog land will always be here when you're ready.
Take care.
Sharon xx

Linanna DESIGNS said...

What a truly pretty card hunny just love the image and the pink . Pink is one of my favourite colours! hope your enjoying your weekend, hugs Linda x

Lexxie said...

Oh we have so much in common with the leaf fetish lol,
Your card is stunning Tara, I really love this colour combo. I'm sure your mum will treasure it,
Hope things calm down a little for you soon Tara, you take care
Love Sarita xx

Jo Nevill said...

Such a gorgeous card Tara, I bet your Mum will be over the moon with it. Love all the details you have included too and all those gorgeous, pretty flowers.

Take care and look after yourself.

Hugs to all,

Jo xxxx

Danielle said...

Wow Tara, I love this card! Gorgeous colour combo and papers with such a beautifully coloured Tila! Just love all your added detail - you have such a knack for putting these cards together!
Hugs, Danielle

Larisa said...

Very nice cards Tara

Sue said...

Gorgeous thank you card, luv the colour combo you have used,beautiful colouring. Hope things soon settle down for you, sue.x

jenny said...

Such a pretty card Tara! Love all the detail, your mum will love it x

Jenny xx

Dragonlady said...

Hi Tara

This is a beautiful card. I have grown to love Tilda since starting my blog last July - this one is gorgeous. Love your colouring.

Hope thiings get better for you soon hun.

Hugs Ali x

Juls said...

stunning!! Love the colour combo and all those fab flowers! Hugs juls

Chris said...

Such a scrummy card Tara and a very cute Tilda too. Your colouring and once again your gorgeous choice of colours are superb, it looks like a lovely spring garden, bet your Mum loved her card. I agree about the card making therapy, it's the best way to unwind and I don't think any of us can ever keep up with commenting as hard as we try, I know I can't :) as much as I'd like to. Have a good week sweetie, big hugs, Chris xx

Gosia said...

So beautiful!!