Saturday 3 July 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge DT - use newspaper

Time for another Magnolia Down Under Challenge!!! This week we would like you to use a bit of newspaper on your card/creation! I have used Friday Sketcher's sketch for my card and the papers are from MME La Paperie stack, distressed with Walnut Stain distress ink.

I decided to colour an older Tilda which was stamped by one of my lovely blogging friends for me. I've coloured her with distress inks and added a sentiment from a Hero Arts set along the side with frayed burlap distress ink.

I was originally going to make some newspaper flowers for the challenge but then thought it would be nice to make a felt flower to match Tilda's hat as to me it looks like the flower on her hat would be felt LOL. I cut out the flower by hand and inked the felt with fired brick distress ink to match the one on the image and I've drawn on the blanket stitch with a black permanent marker. Papertake Weekly want to see some form of stitching so I'm entering my card there too! The button and thread are from my stash, as is the ribbon. The leaves I've cut out freehand from newspaper and inked the edges with walnut stain distress ink before creasing and bending them for a more realistic shape. I used MS daisy edge punch along the edge of one of the papers and added a scrap of lace from my stash to finish.

Hope you like it and I've inspired you to get ripping those newspapers up to join us at Magnolia Down Under Challenge! You HAVE to go and see what the rest of the amazing DT girls have done with their newspapers - totally fabulous!! Thanks for looking! x

25 comments:

Mariska said...

What à stunner Jane! Love the flower with the newspaper leaves.

xxx
Mariska

Sol said...

This is so Cute! I can`t remember this Tilda! But she is cute! Love the colours you have used and such smart way to use the newspaper.. Great Card!
Love your colouring too! :)

Lorraine said...

this is gorgeous Jane love the leaves from newspaper they look great xx

Unknown said...

Jane I love your Felt Flower and the newspaper leaves it looks really fantastic. I really like your Tilda too. So pretty:-)
Hugs
Karen
xxxx

Kylie said...

Oh Jane! This is one of my first ever Tilda's and oh, I love her! You have done a gorgeous job with her and I LOVE the cute matching flower. Gorgoeus use of newsprint too. Love the papers as well,
Hugs
Kylie

Debbie Pamment said...

What a totally clever way to use the newsprint - awesome job Jane!
xXx

stephanne said...

Oh Jane, this is so vintage and shabby, I LOVE it!! The coordination of papers and that wonderful felt flower and button, LOVE IT, and of course, your colouring is divine!!
Hugs,
Stephanne

Jodie from Oz said...

Jane, What a beautiful creation you have made today, the soft colours are wonderful along with your wonderful colouring and I love this sweet Tilda. I love how you matched Tilda's flower from her hat and added the faux stitching, you are so creative and of course you stunning papers and design. A great take on the challenge and so much inspiration for all playing along this week at MDUC. hugs Jodie from Oz

Anonymous said...

Hi Jane,Gorgeous card. Sorry I haven't stopped by for ages, just been having a look at all your beautiful creations. Sue x

Anonymous said...

Wonderful !!! I love the vintage look and the stitched flower !!!
Hugs
Mag :)

Crealin said...

Hello Jane,

what a sweet card, just love all your little details and what a coloring!!!

Big hug,

Lins x

Georgia said...

Oh wow, gorgeous card Jane! I love the pretty fabric flower and cute image and the distressing looks lovely! :) Love, Georgia xx

chrissy xx said...

Love it!.........Chrissyxx

Teresa said...

This is beautiful Jane! I LOVE the soft colors you've picked for the image. The flower is so creative and I would have never known those were faux stitches! Great job!
hugs,T

Marina said...

It's gorgeous Jane!
I love the colours you've used, the details are very pretty and the design is fantastic.

Hugs,
Marina

Anonymous said...

Hi Jane
another stunning card, love the felt flower (reminded me that I have a stack of felt flowers I need to use). I was looking at your Tilda thinking what a shame it is an old one (as I would love one), and low and behold when I checked my Tilda box there she was (I forgot I had her) lol.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)

Toni Hughes said...

gorgeous card Jane, i have these papers and will be trying out the distress look thanks hugs Toni

maxine said...

A beautiful card

Lorraine A said...

Fabulous card Jane :-) very cute image and the felt flower is just soo cute :-) , perfect embellie :-)

thanks for joining the PTW Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Hanna said...

Oh, WOW, Jane, how beautiful! Lovely colours and design! Totally out of this world! :o)
So gorgeous with that pretty lace and all sweet details. Love it! Absolutely adorable.

Have a nice week,
lots of hugs from Hanna

Anonymous said...

Hi Jane
I just re-read your post (as I loved your card so much) regarding your felt flower, you say you cut it out by hand, (is there no end to your talents). I just assumed that you had either die cut it or purchased it, (only wish I had your cutting skills)lol.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)

Lou said...

Hi!Jane i so love your card,Tilda is perfect and that felt flower-just gorgeous.
hugs Lou.xx

Mina said...

stunning Jane, this is one of my all time fav Tildas shes gorgeous to colour and your papers are perfect for her
Mina xxx

Stampin'Piper said...

WOW, my friend, I really love this card! This Tilda is so cute and the colors are perfect for her! Great work!

Thanks for joining the Friday Sketchers!

Big Hugs Tanja

Lavender and old lace said...

very beautiful I love everything about it Dorothy