Feliz Navidad

This is a card that I did for a local magazine...

one of my 1st projects as a DT member for them :-)

I colored her with Prismacolor Pencils and used papers made by Teresa Collins. The sentiment is in Spanish and it is from Stamping Up.

Tilda with Child never gets old! I mean, they are the *reason for the season* after all, right? ;-)

Have a blessed Christmas!! ~xoxo~

Magnolia Advent Calendar - Day 5

Hello lovelies!!

It is my turn (Day 5) in this amazing Magnolia Advent Calendar.

Today I am going to be sharing with you a *Christmas card* that I created using the lovely Stocking Tilda from the Winter Wonderland 2013 Collection.

To create this card I used a shaped tag template by QuicKutz, papers are Vintage Christmas by My Minds Eye, the paper wreath is by Memory Box, oval templates are Nestabilities by Spellbinders, and the sentiment is also from the Winter Wonderland Collection.

I used Prismacolor Pencils with Mineral Spirits to color Tilda and to create the background. I just simply loooove this technique and will probably be using it more often, so I hope that you like it ;-)

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**Now for the fun part... make sure to leave a comment under this post for a chance to win a beautiful prize by the most amazing Magnolia people!! But hurry up!! Because comments under this post will close in exactly *one* day.**

And stay tuned to Magnolia World over at Facebook, because each day during the entire month of December there will be a new blog post by each one of the Design Team members with a new chance to win fabulous prizes :-)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Christmas Bag and the New Magnolia Ink

Hi everyone,

Here is my latest creation... a *Christmas bag*, which I prepared as part of a tutorial and for a private class that I offered ;)

 

The lovely Angel Tilda was colored with Prismacolor Pencils...

 

The poinsettia is handmade using a template that I found in the Internet ;)

Papers are Santa's List Collection by Teresa Collins. And the rest are trims, ribbons and embellishments.

 

Also don't forget to check out the newest Magnolia Ink, with lots of Christmas inspiration and ideas :)

Thanks for stopping by!! xoxo

Shepherd Tilda

At only one week until Christmas, I can say that I'm almost ready for this big event.

My cards were mailed...

My home decoration is done...

I'm almost finished with my shopping...

My December Daily is in process and it's looking fabulous ;-)

I made a Christmas Photo Session for some happy customers...

And of course, I made some time out to play with my Magnolia stamps ;-D

Like the title says, this is Shepherd Tilda on a lovely background of Bethlehem. Everything is colored with Distress Inks.

I made a shaped card with Nestabilities and my Big Shot. The most talented Camilla has a -->tutorial on how to make one.

Papers are from Simple Stories, flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts (and from some other companies), the heart tag is Magnolia, the sentiment reads "Merry Christmas" and is from Stampin' Up, and I also used trims, a doily, cheese cloth, and machine stitching.

Oh and guess what? That little fellow to the left just announced that he knows who Santa really is!! :-o My reply: "Good! Because now you can tell yourself to that person that I want an iPad for Christmas." LOL!!

Happy Stamping!!

Mother and Child

As promised, here's another Christmas card using one of the newest stamps from the Nativity Collection...

Mother & Child representing the true Christmas Spirit!

Papers are Fancy Pants and Simple Stories, I colored my stamp with Distress Inks, tags are Magnolia, the oval templates are Nestabilities, flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts, and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up. I also used Modeling Paste on all edges to add a "frosty" look ;-)

Will be back with some more, so stay tuned!

Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 5: Winner!!!

Thanks so much to all those who visited my blog and left comments!! I really enjoyed reading each one of them. And many special thanks for all the birthday wishes to my son!!! :-D

Now the lucky winner of an amazing prize from Magnolia is...

December 5, 2012 6:37 PM

Janice said...

Happy Birthday to your son!
Your tag is beautiful! I have used cheesecloth a couple of times and I think it will grow on you!! Love all the layers with the dies you used!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, and thanks for taking time to post this lovely tag for today's shutter!

December 5, 2012 6:48 PM

CONGRATULATIONS JANICE!!!

(Please -->email me<-- b="b">

And to the rest of you... don't get discouraged because the Advent Calendar is still on with a winner each day ;-)

Happy Stamping!!
xoxo

Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 5: A Christmas Tag

Welcome to Day 5 of this lovely Magnolia Advent Calendar blog hop!

Today is a special day too because it's my youngest son--Sebastián's birthday.

He turns 11 years old and I couldn't be any prouder!! He's also my little fish...LOL!

Now back to the Advent Calendar, this is what I created:

Photography Tip: I wanted to add a Christmas feeling to my pics, so I lowered the ambient lights and focused on my Christmas tree's lights so that they could pop-up from the pic and to illuminate my tag ;-)

About my tag, it's the first time that I use cheese cloth in one of my projects and all that I'm going to say is that it wasn't that bad! haha No really, many of my fellow DT members use it in their projects and I've never used it before. Baby Jesus is from the newest Nativity Collection and I colored him with Copics. Tag dies are from Magnolia and the flowery rounded die is from Memory Box. Patterned paper is from Prima Marketing, Inc. and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Finally, the sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

You know the rules... you have to leave a comment under this post in order to win a prize ;-)

Also, I'm sharing the day with my lovely DT member Hanna. So make sure to visit her blog for an amazing creation and for a second chance to win a prize :-)

Thanks for stopping by!!

It's That Time of the Year Again...

When everyone is cheerful...

Homes are decorated...

Kitchens smell good...

Friends and family gather together...

Kids are all excited...

And malls are crowded and totally impossible!! LOL!!

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!!!

Winner - Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 21

And the winner is...........

True Random Number Generator

Result:

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 Jane said...

Oh this is so gorgeous Yanitza! love the colours and beautiful details! thansk for the chance to win! hugs, Jane xxx

December 21, 2011 6:12 PM

CONGRATULATIONS JANE!!

Please email me so we can set-up for you to receive your present :-)

And to everyone else, *thanks* for joining me!! Please continue participating by visiting Magnolia Inspiration ;-)

Happy Holidays!!

Magnolia Advent Calendar - Day 21

Good morning sunshines!!

Today is day 21... and that means that it's MY turn in this Magnolia Advent Calendar Blog Hop! Yessss!!!

If you don't know what I'm talking about, then click -->here<-- so you can see what's all about and have a chance to win a fabulous prize from our wonderful sponsor Magnolia :-)

But first, here's what I did for this blog hop...

It's a gift bag! And I tried to keep it simple, as I'm going to make a couple of these cuties to give to some relatives during the Holidays ;-)

I can't remember the papers that I used, but I colored Tilda with Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw). I also used Stickles "Star Dust" and "Clear Rock Candy". The doily is from Spellbinders, the border die is from Magnolia, and the sentiment is from Stamping Up.

Now, in order to win something, all you have to do is leave a message under this post... and remember that you only have 24 hrs. to leave a message in this blog. Tomorrow the drawing will be in another blog... so stick around :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

TOMIC - Challenge #27 "Shaker Card & Tutorial"

Happy Monday everyone!

TOMIC has a brand new challenge for you all: *Make a Christmas Shaker Card*.

This week's team has made beautiful creations that you don't want to miss ;-)  You can check them out -->here<--.

And to top it all off, the most talented Camilla has made a fantastic tutorial on how to make these cuties.

Finally, don't forget that Magnolia has a *daily blog hop* during the entire month of December... and that means that you have *31* chances of winning :-D  Click -->here<-- to check it out too!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Magnolia Advent Calendar Blog Hop

Hey guess what???

Magnolia is having their annual *Magnolia Advent Calendar Blog Hop*!!

Each day... until December 31st... a Magnolia DT Member will post a Christmas creation in their blogs... and all you have to do is leave a message and then you'll automatically be participating for a prize from our wonderful sponsor *Magnolia*.

So go visit Magnolia's blog and check whose turn is for today!!

-->Dec. 1st - Debbie<--

And remember to leave a message in order to be considered for the prize ;-)

Happy Holidays!!!

Feliz Navidad

Happy Monday everyone!

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and weekend!!

Today I want to share with you my last card for the series of Christmas cards that I'm donating to Hogar del Niño.

I wish I could've had the opportunity to make many more, but time and other duties made it impossible for me to continue doing this. But at least I did managed to make some and contribute to this good cause ;-)

Here's the finished card:

The stamps are from the newest Magnolia Christmas Collection 2011... they were all soooo pretty!! And instead of making the *masking technique* for these two stamps, I paper-pieced them and added 3D dots to make them *pop-up* from the card.

As always, at the end of this post is the supplies' list.

Next week I'll be coming back with a TOMIC Challenge... so stick around ;-)

Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments!!

Recipe:

• Patterned Paper - Echo Park Paper
• Stamps - Magnolia Christmas Collection 2011, Stamping Up
• Inks - Archival "Coffee", Distress Inks (Hair: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain; Skin: Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany; Sweater, Hat & Socks: Fired Brick; Pants: Bundled Sage; Present: Worn Lipstick, Broken China), Stickles "Star Dust"
• Doily & Swirls - Spellbinders
• Other - Seam Binding, Machine Stitching, Paper Flowers, Rhynestones, 3D Dots

Sweet Christmas Dreams - Part II

Good day everyone!!

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend :-)

I ran a lot of errands, but still managed to finish another card for this *Sweet Christmas edition*. I'm working *twice*, as I'm donating some of these cards to a special cause ;-)

Anyway, here's my finished card:

I colored Tilda with Distress Inks, using the *watering technique* (as I call it... I'm sure that my students will recall it too!) to make the edges *pop-up* ;-). And then... since I'm doubling my work, I kept it simple so I could finish both cards.

As always, at the end of this post is the supplies' list.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Recipe:

• Stamps - Magnolia Christmas Collection 2011
• Patterned Paper - Echo Park Paper
• Doily - Spellbinders
• Flowers - Magnolia, generic
• Inks - Archival "Coffee", Distress Inks (Hair: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain; Skin: Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany; Shirt & Hat: Fired Brick, Stickles "Star Dust"; Pants: Bundled Sage; Shoes: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Candle: Scattered Straw)
• Other - Seam Binding, Rhynestones, Machine Stitching

Sweet Christmas Dreams

Hi everyone,

Here's another card that I did using the new Magnolia Christmas Collection 2011...

The sentiment is also from this newest collection.  I colored Tilda with Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Aged Mahogany, Fired Brick, Weathered Wood, Spiced Marmalade, Old Paper), and decorated her wings with Stickles "Star Dust".  All papers are from Echo Park Paper "Christmas Collection", and I used Nestabilities from Spellbinders for the oval and scallop oval shapes ;-)  The border punch is from Martha Stewart and to add more dimension, I distressed all edges with Distress Ink "Walnut Stain" and did some machine stitching.

I'll be back soon with more cards, but in the mean time, "Thanks" for stopping by!! :-)

Feliz Navidad

Hi everyone,

At Magnolia we're all into the Christmas Spirit already! :-)

The new Magnolia Ink comes full with Christmas inspiration...

and now the new Stamp Club comes fully packed with Christmas stamps... yesss!!!

So while you wait for the latest Magnolia Ink edition to arrive, here's some Christmas *eye candy* specially made for you to be inspired ;-)

Isn't this Tilda adorable? I colored her with Distress Inks... and added Stickles for some *sparkle*.  I distressed certain areas with Distress Ink "Walnut Stain" and also clear embossed some edges and added Crackle Paint to simulate snow ;-)

I'm also making *double cards* of each one of these cuties to donate to my friend Sonia, who's receiving donated Christmas cards for Hogar de Niñas. It's a home for abused/homeless girls, whom are having a Christmas cards sale for their benefit. So if you want to contribute too, simply contact Sonia by clicking -->here<--.

Well, that's all for now! I hope that you've liked my card and remember to come back soon as I have some more inspiration to share ;-)

Happy Stamping!

Recipe:

• Stamp - Magnolia Christmas 2011
• Sentiment - Spanish Sentiments by Stamping Up
• Patterned Paper - Echo Park Paper
• Flowers and Buds - Magnolia
• Inks - Archival "Coffee", Distress Inks (Hair: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain; Skin: Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany; Dress: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick; Socks: Bundled Sage; Hearts: Fired Brick; Floor: Pumice Stone), Stickles "Star Dust", Crackle Paint "Picket Fence"
• Brads - Magnolia
• Other - Seam Binding, Embroidery Floss, Tag, Doily, Machine Stitching

And the winner is...

Sorry for the delay on this, but I had trouble with my Internet connection :-s

Anyway, the winner of the Magnolia *Christmas Blog Hop* (5th day) chosen by Random.org is...........

#255 - Isadory

CONGRATULATIONS ISADORY!!!

Please email me so I can fill you in with the details on the prize ;-)

Again, *thanks* to all those who commented!!

And remember that the Magnolia Blog Hop continues until the 25th, so you still have a chance to win...  by simply visiting their -->new blog<--.

Magnolia *Christmas Blog Hop*

Welcome to this 5th day of our very first Magnolia *Christmas Blog Hop*!!

Each day, from December 1st thru December 25th, you will be enjoying a beautiful Magnolia project prepared just for you by each one of our talented DT members.

Aaannd you'll also have the chance to win a lovely Magnolia prize by simply leaving a message in each of the participating DT members' blogs ;-)

So today is your chance to win *something* at MY blog by just leaving a message here.

But don't wait until later, 'cause the winner will be chosen in exactly 24 hours!

Now for my post...  here's what I prepared for you today:

It's an Easel card!

All papers are from the newest Christmas collection from Echo Paper.  I also did a *lot* of distressing by ripping the edges and coloring them with acrylic paint.  I decorated the top part of the card with a bling dragonfly, a handpainted ribbon (which I colored with Shimmerz paints)...  and the flowers were also handmade using my Sizzix ;-)  Tilda was colored with Distress Inks.

The bottom part was decorated with already-made paper flowers, a heart (which I cut with my Sizzix and painted with acrylic paint), the bottom border was cut using a Martha Stewart punch, lots of pink pearls, and an elegant phrase, which is part of the 2010 Magnolia Christmas collection.

Now tomorrow is Claudia's turn...  so make sure to drop by her blog and see the lovely project she has created for you ;-)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a message! :-D

Recipe:

• Patterned Paper - Echo Paper
• Stamps - Magnolia
• Inks - Antique White Acrylic Paint, StazOn, Distress Inks (Hair:  Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Skin:  Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Aged Mohagny; Blouse, Socks & Ribbon:  Spun Sugar; Pants:  Broken China; Present:  Crushed Olive, Worn Lipstick)
• Paper Flowers - Sizzix
• Leafs - Prima 
• Oval Shapes - Nestabilities
• Pink Pearls - Tickled Pink Stamps
• Heart - Sizzix
• Border Punch - Martha Stewart
• Other - Stickles, machine stitching, ribbons, Shimmerz paints, brad

Warm Christmas Wishes

Hi everyone,

Are you all ready for Christmas?

OMG I can't believe that Christmas is *literally speaking* around the corner! :-o

It also can be very stressfull...  with the kiddos on vacation and all excited about that big man dressed in red ;-)...  the Holiday decorating...  and the crowded malls :-s  Oh well, it's still a beautiful time of the year!

Now...  for my blog post...  here's another Magnolia Christmas card that I did recently:

I decided to give it a shot at this new paper flower (the big red one)...  I did it with my Sizzix...  and it was sooo easy to make, that I think I'll be making it more frequently ;-)

At the end of this post you'll see my supplies' list.

And don't forget to bookmark your calendars for December 1st...  it's our very first *Magnolia Blog Hop*.  It'll start -->here<-- and will continue throughout the rest of the Design Team Members' blogs.  So miss out!

Thanks for stopping by and for all your lovely comments!!

Recipe:

• Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny
• Stamps - Magnolia
• Inks - StazOn, Distress Inks (Hair:  Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Skin:  Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Aged Mohagny; Coat:  Peeled Paint; Pants:  Faded Jeans; Boots:  Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Hats & Gloves:  Fired Brick; Broom:  Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo)
• Flowers & Leaves - Magnolia, Sizzix
• Brads - Magnolia
• Border Punch - Martha Stewart
• Other - Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Ribbons, Stickles

A Christmas Card & Some Exciting News

Hi everyone,

Continuing with the *Christmas Spirit*, here's my newest share...

A Magnolia Christmas card :-D

This is the first time that I make a criss-cross card, which I loved to make...  so much fun!

Oh...  and guess what?

At Magnolia DT we'll be having a *blog hop*...  and for the entire month of December!!!! :-o

It is going to be super fun, since each day one of the DT members will be showcasing a Christmas project...  and each day you'll have the opportunity to win a prize!!! :-)

So...  on December 1st, it all starts -->here.  So make sure to bookmark your calendar ;-)

Also, the newest Magnolia Ink Magazine will have a new design and will come packed with tons of ideas and tutorials that you don't want to miss.  So make sure to reserve your copy.

OK, I've got to go now...  but I'll be back soon with another creation ;-)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

Recipe:

• Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny
• Stamps - Magnolia
• Inks - StazOn, Distress Inks (Hair:  Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Skin:  Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Aged Mohagny; Blouse, Socks, Ribbon:  Milled Lavender; Pants:  Broken China; Present:  Crushed Olive, Worn Lipstick)
• Flowers & Leaves - Magnolia, Sizzix
• Ribbons - Magnolia
• Other - Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Diamond Dust