Tilda with a Gift for you today

Hey I'm back and hello to my new followers welcome welcome :)

I've been enjoying my break lol! The month of March was so busy but it has slowed down a bit these past days. I've been enjoying some of my teenagers soccer games and son has been starting Baseball season too. Oh and how about the weather??? so beautiful here lately even though it starts ugly in the morning but then it shines up in the afternoon. I had my kids with just t-shirts yesterday :) I think Spring is here finally! 

Today I have a new card for the new challenge over 

Magnolia-licious and Wee stamps blog. The theme this time around Buttons, Bows or Beads.

I had a go on an Easel card which I haven't done in a while and I'm featuring Tilda with a Gift for you. All of it is water colored with Distress Inks.

 Oh as well my Magnolia Banner from 2011 Winner takes all collection. 

You could find the stamps over the Magnolia-licious store and also make sure to pick up some of the cute stamps from the new collection 2013 Once upon A Time. They are super cute and the mini version are heart melting eeeek!!!

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Tilda with a Gift for you

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Thank you for stopping by and I'll be back with another Saturated Canary show case on Thursday. I'll see you back here soon :)

Have a lovely week, Ruby

Challenges

Craftin Desert Divas Buttons

Stamp with Fun Birthdays 

Creative corner challenges Girly bdays

One stop craft challenge Birthdays

Magnolia-licious HOP Meets with My NEW DT :)

HI GUYS!!!

OMG It's been a while wow!

Well folks if your coming to visit me just because well guess what....... 

You just stepped into our 

Magnolia-licious Highlities monthly blog hop. 

So If you came from my VERY talented friend Patti Jo well then your right on track but If you wish to start at the beginning for more eye candy well then come HERE.

With this also I have a special announcement!!!!! 

YOUR READY.....

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Spectrum Noir Markers DT!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!!! What a wonderful opportunity I've been given so I'm taking it and I AM RUNNNNNING...(Like Forrest Gump lol!)

Thank you Jennie Black and DT MEMBERS for having me :)

Anywhoo I've been playing with my spectrum markers and GUYS THEY ARE SO JUICY AND LUSCIOUS! The color on my images are so vivid it's crazy.

I've been keeping this hush hush for a bit now and I'm happy that I finally get to scream it out :) 

I will be having more demos for you guys using these markers and what a better time to start now and since I'm the last on the Magnolia-licious Hop line up.

Then you could hang out with me for a bit whoohooo!!!

At the end of the post I will have links and recipe combo for today's showcase.

I created a Book Mark / Tag featuring my cute Tilda with gift for you. I needed to stay with the theme for the Magnolia-licious challenge which is "Back to School projects"

SO who wants to see how I colored her hair using my Spectrum pens on KRAFT PAPER :)

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Let the fun begin

Step #1 – Using TN9, randomly start by making some small curl strokes on the base of the head.  Do not go to far out because you want to leave the end of the lock lighter.

Step #2 – Using TN3, start by pulling out TN9 and again leave some hair left for a lighter tip on the curl.  Some strands are so short that dotting the color works also.

Step #3 – Using DR7, go back to the root of the head and create the same stroke on top of the original TN9.  Here, we are starting to preserve our shading.

Step #4 – Using CR1, color in all the untouched spots and ends of locks.  Everything should come together nicely.

Step #5 – Using IG6, dot some dark spots closely under the headband and under her hair line to enhance the deep shades.  The dimensional effect that it gives when you add the dark shading is so eye catching. 

and that's all is to it. I hope I have given you some boost to give it a try.

From now on I will try to do as many more demos as possible. If you want to see a specific technique using Spectrum markers please let me know. I'm game for any challenge.....uhhhhh Did I just say that lol!!!

I guess I did lol!!!! Let me know if you want to a color combo for example. A specific image from Magnolia, Little Darlings, Crafters Companion or Make It Crafty(my DT'S). Of course I would have to make sure I have them in my stash :)

Well here is another glance of the finish tag

here is how it comes apart with a corner book mark, baby tag and mother tag :)

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Maybe slipping a thank you note to a teacher or some bribing money BAAAHAAA!!! JK!!!!

Speaking of School.

Guess who IS GOING TO SCHOOL OMG!!! I'm so happy but then the more I think of it. I start getting sad and with a big knot in my throat....SOPHIE.

My baby girl ... my last child :(  I'll be home alone now sigh..... she starts school on Tuesday but tomorrow is open house so she gets to hang out the classroom before the big day, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate even saying it OMG!!! but it makes my heart hurt a little.

I do not like to show my tears when I walk them on their first day of school specially on their pre-k debut. 

Last thing I want is for them to feel scare or mainly embarrass of the crying sobbing lady walking them to school everyday lol!

I think I'm gonna brake this time though .... THIS IS IT!!! No more for me.

OMG!!!! I'm tearing already.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME LOL! I am dead serious I'm weeping right now, lol! 

My Sophie is growing TOO FAST and btw we just celebrated her 4th bday on Aug 12. 

Oh we had so much fun but with this long posting as it is I owe you guys pixs. 

OK I'm signing off so make sure you join us for the Magnolia-licious challenge HERE and for more colouring tips using Spectrum Noir pens visit the blog HERE. 

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEK!!! Oh and wish me luck on Tuesday. I'll be back sometime this week. I think something for the sweet tooth -_+ is in order.

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My coloring combos with Spectrum Noir pens available at Crafters Companion

Skin: TN2,TN3, FSI, CR1, CR5
Hair: DR7, TN3, TN9, CR1

Dress: TB1, TB3, TB4, TB6, BT1

Headband: DR4, DR6, DR7

Shoes: DR7, DR9, CR1

Socks: 1G2, 1G6

No. 1 Teacher tag: DR1, DR4, DR6, DR7, CR8, TB1, TB4, TB5

Present: DR6, DR7, GB4, GB11, CT1

Shading: 1G2, IG6

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