Wednesday, February 9, 2011

My First Magnolia Card

A few weeks ago I came across a line of rubber stamps that features the most adorable little girl. The stamps are called Magnolia and I am quickly becoming addicted. Since receiving my first order two weeks ago I already own six stamps with another 5 on the way. 

Tilda and Edwin are the characters from this company and come in an unbelievable variety of scenes. I am really drawn to those that are sitting. These little kids can then be masked and stamped again so they appear to be sitting on any number of items - benches, chairs, jars, etc.

The members of the Magnolia-lious group on Yahoo are the worst type of enablers. They create the most gorgeous cards which feed my addiction and force me to order more. Magnolia-lious seems to be the favorite vendor for these stamps so check them out! 

A member of this group, Stephanie Hester, posted a link to her blog - My Card Shack - where she shared her Easel Card with Note Holder.  Stephanie is incredibly talented so I couldn't resist and just had to make one of my own featuring Edwin with Pen.  I changed the measurements of the card a bit in order to hold standard 3 x 3 post-it notes and included a little ribbon to keep it closed.  I took a bunch of photos while I made this and will be happy to provide instructions and measurements in my next blog post. In the meantime, I'm happy with the results and hope you like it!


38 comments:

  1. oh Hope, You've done a great job! I love the way you've colored Edwin! Love the easel card with note pad, too!

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  2. Hi Hope! Welcome to the wonderful world of Magnolia! Your note holder is awesome! Love Edwin sitting on the pencil! What a fabulous and useful adornment for a desk. I love it!!
    hugs, Sharon

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  3. You're off to a super duper start with Edwin sitting on the pencil! Welcome to the most wonderful world of Tilda and Edwin! Who wouldn't love to have this adorable Easel Card Post It Note holder on their desk! Fabulous job!
    Hugs,
    Barb

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  4. VERY cute and how perfect for the note pad!!!!!

    justme,
    laura

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  5. That is adorable Hope! Your coloring is great and I so love the smaller version!! Thanks so much for visiting me and for mentioning me! I also modified the original that I found at StampARTic :) Big hugs!

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  6. He is darling! Your whole project is really great, and Edwin on the pencil is cute!
    Sue S.

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  7. Very Nice, This is a cute post it holder. I think you did good with your first Magnolia. They are so fun and easy to love.

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  8. Welcome Hope to an amazing world of Maggie lovers (I call it..Tilda fever). You did a fantastic job of coloring Edwin and he's the perfect image for the note holder.
    Hugs from Indiana,
    Pam:)

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  9. Very sweet and super cute Hope! Edwin is just as sweet as can be and love the post-it note addition!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  10. Hope,

    Your Post It card is sooo very cute. Edwin is so cute too. I like the idea and it definately worth copying.

    Linda I aka Craftin Kay
    http://craftinkays.blogspot.com

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  11. Nicely done! You did a great job coloring Edwin! I think you should post more photos so that we can see all the details :)

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  12. What a fun project to do with the perfect picks of stamp images. Very cute and sweet creation and Edwin is so cute. Thanks for sharing Hope!!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  13. Hope, you have done a wonderful job with your first magnolia image. Great way to use post it's. hugs Shelley

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  14. What a great job for your first card Hope!!! Keep up the good work!!

    Wendy - daffygal

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  15. What a wonderful job you have done on this Hope, I have never seen this project before and it look s great. TFS
    hugs

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  16. Hope, he's such a cutie! I really like how this turned out and I might even try it too!!! Edwin is just too cute!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  17. Really great job on Edwin.Thanks for posting....Dee

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  18. Hope, you did such a nice job! I love your Post It Note holder and the Edwin you chose is just a perfect match! You colored is so well, too! Welcome to the addictive world of Magnolia! Now, allow us to enable you some more, LOL!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  19. Absolutely adorable! We are enablers I'm afraid! Every time I swear I'm done, they come out with an even cuter line! Have you seen the butterfly dreams ones coming out? Oh gosh...totally in love!
    Fantastic job...can't wait to see more!
    Rene :D

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  20. HOpe he's tooo cute! Fair warning Maggies are adictive! I started with two and soon had a binder full now I have 2 binders full.

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  21. Great project...looks like Edwin is saving
    the pencil for you to use
    Hugs Linda

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  22. Oh, this is so cute! Good luck with your 'addiction', I've sought no therapy for mine! I love the background paper you used, Basic Grey? I really like the distressing you did around Edwin, it really makes him pop!
    hugs,
    Shell

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  23. Super cute! I love the image you chose and you colored him beautifully!
    :o)
    Cassy

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  24. He is just too cute. I love the post it idea! Looking forward to more Maggies!

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  25. What an adorable project. You chose the perfect Edwin!!! Fabulous colouring too.
    hugs, Diana

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  26. You certainly are off to a good start Hope -- I plead guilty - love that fish card. Your coloring looks so good and I fear you are off to Never Never Land with Magnolia-licious. Diana is a sweetheart and tries her best to take care of us all! Great work and beautiful blog
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  27. Hi Hope and welcome to the wonderful world of Magnilia.. they are addicting for sure! I LOVE this project. So very cute and creative... I love that you have Edwin sitting on the pen for this, and the ribbon closure is perfect!

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  28. oops meant Magnolia..lol should have proofread

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  29. Hope, what a beautiful job you have done on this cutie!!!! He is just such a cute all-boy image and you have showcased him wonderfully!!! Welcome to the Magnolia insanity...Hugs..Jacque

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  30. Hello Hope, what a lovely easel card. I love your Edwin sitting on a pencil! beautiful coloring. You are off to a good start, and there is no "therapy" for this addiction, I don't think anyone islooking for one either! Welcome to the group, and enjoy your time with Edwin and Tilda.
    Hugs. Danielle.

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  31. Totally Fabulous!!...Edwin is Super Cute!!..your coloring and details are Wonderful!!

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  32. Hi and welcome to the wonderful and very addictive world of Magnolia!
    Love to see boy cards coming through. You've done a marvelous job.
    Blessings to you,
    Leslie

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  33. This is sooo cute! Also, wanted to say thanks for signing up for my blog candy! Good Luck!

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  34. Hi Hope, love your blog! I have sent you a LOVE AWARD! To accept it, just go to my blog.
    Judy K.

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  35. Wow I hope my first card is as nice as yours!!!!
    Very very nice.....

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  36. What a fantastic job you did on your first car/note dholder! Love your coloring of Edwin and the beautiful colors!
    How adorable!
    Hugs, Iulia

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  37. That is beautiful and fun, thanks for sharing!

    Hey, I have a giveaway here, please come join in the fun!
    http://pixiedustpaperie.blogspot.com/2011/02/march-kit-preview-day.html
    (ends March 18)

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