Dream Big


Hello there.  The Magnolia-licious Design Team was issued a challenge this month to create a card with a nautical theme, so here’s what I came up with.  This was the one piece of nautical paper I could come up with.   I guess I never realized that I had such a hole in my stash!   For my card this is #364 Sailor Tilda and she looks so sweet sitting there in her little sailor suit – have you ever had one of those?  She is available from Magnolia-licious and more are due back in stock.  Be sure the check with Diana to find out when :-)  By the way, we are celebrating our Nautical Themed cards with a Blog Hop and if you arrived here by way of Suzanne Dean’s blog then you are in the right place.  If you don’t want to miss a thing, then you’ll want to start at the beginning and the line up for the hop is listed at the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog.   Hang with me to the end and I’ll pass you along to your next stop on the hop.

For this card I chose to color Tilda with Copic Markers.  My dear friend Kathy Jones sent me some yummy yummy new paper that is perfect for using with copics and it’s marvelous for blending – it’s called X-press It Blending Card and it comes from Australia.  Kathy mentioned the other day that it’s coming to the US through Copic so keep your ears open and watch Kathy’s blog for additional details.  For my card I centered Tilda on a panel and threaded twine through a couple of eyelets before knotting – I love the nautical feel!  I also embellished the corner of my focal panel with Spellbinders Fancy Tags – the end of this particular tag reminds me of anchors.  I tied a bow of over a panel made with Spellbinders Big Scalloped Border Grand and tied on a sentiment is Spellbinders™ Tags Five. I love the background paper – it really looks like burlap.  The sentiment is an American Crafts rub-on.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia-licious – #364 Sailor Tilda
Paper:  The Paper Studio, Bazzill
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders™ Big Scalloped Border Grand, Spellbinders™ Tags Five, Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags, Jumbo Eyelets, twine, ribbon linen thread, button

Alrighty, your next hop is to the fabulously talented Angie Hunt who has some sweet nautical treasures to show!!

Big Hugs!!

 

 

 

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  • DragonladyJuly 26, 2010 - 3:29 am

    Hi Becca

    Super cute card, love the string.

    Hugs Ali xReplyCancel

  • MDJuly 26, 2010 - 3:37 am

    bravo, superbe mdReplyCancel

  • BOBBI ISERIJuly 26, 2010 - 3:55 am

    Your card is so cute. Love the way you used the rope with the image. Really cute.

    tfs
    bobbiReplyCancel

  • Stampin'PiperJuly 26, 2010 - 4:00 am

    Great card and what a fun blog hop! I love it!

    Have a great day, Hugs TanjaReplyCancel

  • clare brownJuly 26, 2010 - 4:13 am

    wow stunning card and you attention to detail is so inspirational.Thanks for a fun blog hop.

    hugs Clare xReplyCancel

  • KylieJuly 26, 2010 - 4:14 am

    Wow Becca! I love your nautical card. I really love the papers and now I “need” that big scallop die too! lol. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Hugs
    KylieReplyCancel

  • Gry-BeateJuly 26, 2010 - 4:22 am

    What a sweet card!!

    ;0)Gry-BeateReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJuly 26, 2010 - 4:33 am

    Cute card! The jute sting and the large eyelets so perfect for this layout. Another “Becca’s unique” ideas” You never cease to amaze me.
    I hope the companies that you design for truly appreciate how lucky they are to have you showcasing their products !! You are one in a million!ReplyCancel

  • JoynanaJuly 26, 2010 - 4:35 am

    This is soooo cute. I don’t have this image, but it might be worth adding to my collection. Great Job.ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl RowleyJuly 26, 2010 - 4:48 am

    Wonderful card, Becca! Love this cute Tilda, so perfectly colored and the nautical touches of the eyelets and rope and burlap! Love, love it!ReplyCancel

  • MarcieJuly 26, 2010 - 5:13 am

    Cute card Becca and what a great display of talent this blog hop has to offer. Have so enjoyed it so far. Thanks.
    MarcieReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 26, 2010 - 5:46 am

    Beautiful card Becca, I love the way you used the twine coming thru the brads as like a anchor. Of course Tilda is so sweet. The backgound paper is so fitting for the whole nautical theme. Just an awesome card. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • janeyJuly 26, 2010 - 5:54 am

    Love the card and the way you incorporated the rope!ReplyCancel

  • paulaJuly 26, 2010 - 6:01 am

    Hi Becca – someone else mentioned that paper too on PCP – not owning copics, but promarkers – i wonder if it would be good for that too.

    Love this card – really playful and lovely for a little girl – but also for a boy. Love the hessian you used and the knots – i bet you used to be in the girl guides!!!!

    hugs

    Paula x x xReplyCancel

  • emilyJuly 26, 2010 - 6:46 am

    I love your card design. Great idea with the cord.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 26, 2010 - 7:04 am

    I LOVE the burlap Becca!!! And the twine with the knots!!!! VERY NAUTICAL!!!! SUPER CARD!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Vivi CasaleJuly 26, 2010 - 7:16 am

    Adorable card Becca!
    Great job on it!
    Cheers
    ViviReplyCancel

  • Cindie DeaseyJuly 26, 2010 - 7:19 am

    As always, this is so wonderful! I love the knots and the way you have her on them. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!
    CindieReplyCancel

  • EdnaJuly 26, 2010 - 7:23 am

    Adorable. I love Magnolia and the colors are perfect. EdnaReplyCancel

  • Donna RJuly 26, 2010 - 7:38 am

    Cute card! I love the nautical theme! Twine and paper are perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJuly 26, 2010 - 7:40 am

    Cute. Awesome job with the challenge. Loving the layout and the rope.ReplyCancel

  • LouiseJuly 26, 2010 - 7:54 am

    Adorable card, love the twine and eyeletsReplyCancel

  • Michel EJuly 26, 2010 - 8:28 am

    Love the card. Great effects with the twine and burlap paper.ReplyCancel

  • Angie HuntJuly 26, 2010 - 8:31 am

    Gorgeous card Becca! Love the rope you added. Very creative as usual. Looking forward to meeting you at CHA!

    AngieReplyCancel

  • Kelly MassmanJuly 26, 2010 - 8:32 am

    Very cute! Love the addition of the burlap!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa PJuly 26, 2010 - 8:54 am

    I love it!!1 I love everything that you make.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon CaudleJuly 26, 2010 - 9:02 am

    Beautiful card, Becca! I love the way you did the rope and Tilda is adorable! Fabulous work as always!
    hugs!
    SharonReplyCancel

  • Paula MJuly 26, 2010 - 9:10 am

    Becca – I love you little Tilda – she is so cute. I loved dressing in sailor dresses when I was younger – so might just have to pick up this little sailor. TFSReplyCancel

  • KatemeriJuly 26, 2010 - 10:22 am

    Cute card! I really thought that was burlap. I like it with the twine you used.ReplyCancel

  • LorraineJuly 26, 2010 - 10:24 am

    aww this is so sweet i love the ropes xxReplyCancel

  • Carolyn OrgarJuly 26, 2010 - 10:42 am

    Becca, this is absolutely stunning. I love the ropes and grommets in this. What amazing attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs xx
    CarolynReplyCancel

  • Judie RymanJuly 26, 2010 - 10:49 am

    What an appealing card…..from the sweet image to the nautical pieces….another home run!!!! Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • TeelaJuly 26, 2010 - 11:32 am

    Brilliant! You are so creative and I love the use of the Jute/rope!ReplyCancel

  • WencheJuly 26, 2010 - 11:33 am

    Great card, Becca, and I love the cute sailor Tilda.

    Hugs Wenche :0)ReplyCancel

  • AlbertaJuly 26, 2010 - 11:43 am

    All your projects are just magnificent.ReplyCancel

  • Suzanne J DeanJuly 26, 2010 - 11:51 am

    What a lil’ sailor-ette cutie Becca–I adore that cute paper and the roping across the card. Beautifully done!

    hugz,
    SuzanneReplyCancel

  • Candy MillsJuly 26, 2010 - 12:04 pm

    A beautiful bright and cheery card, Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • DebraKJuly 26, 2010 - 12:24 pm

    Very darling, Becca! The eyelets look like grommets–your detail is superb!ReplyCancel

  • Mindy BaxterJuly 26, 2010 - 12:48 pm

    Hi Becca!

    This is too cute, I love the paper and jumbo eyelets. Great layout too!

    Hugs, MindyReplyCancel

  • Sharon MarchbanksJuly 26, 2010 - 1:21 pm

    Wow Becca – you did a great job with your 1 piece of nautical theme paper. This card is beautiful. I’m glad you mentioned the burlap, I was trying to figure out if it was real or not. Great paper. I like how you did the twine through the eyelets and Tilda in the center. Great card!!! Thanks for sharing. :o)ReplyCancel

  • April RoseJuly 26, 2010 - 1:28 pm

    What a fabulous nautical card–Tilda is beautifully colored, and looks adorable with the twine and sailboat paper! I actually thought the background was burlap until I read your post! I love the colors and all the details!
    Hugs,
    AprilReplyCancel

  • shari(cricutrookie)July 26, 2010 - 1:53 pm

    What a cute card! I love all the different textures.ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJuly 26, 2010 - 2:19 pm

    This is wonderful, Becca! Love the details of the jute tied in knots and the sweet Tilda sitting in the middle of it. the tag is adorable and really compliments your card…hugs…BarbReplyCancel

  • MaryLou SturlaugsonJuly 26, 2010 - 3:57 pm

    As always I love your card Becca, I love the burlap look, now I will have to pull my paper out of hiding and use it. I have you to thank for this wonderful beach trip I have been on with all the designers, what a blast seeing all the great cards and ideas.
    MaryLouReplyCancel

  • Sarah SmithJuly 26, 2010 - 5:12 pm

    A lovely bright cheery card, love the elements you have used. SarahxReplyCancel

  • Carol RJuly 26, 2010 - 7:37 pm

    So cute! Love the little details in the corners.ReplyCancel

  • KirstenJuly 26, 2010 - 8:49 pm

    What a gorgeous card. Love that pattern paper that you used.ReplyCancel

  • Billie AJuly 26, 2010 - 9:51 pm

    Love this card, love the string rope look and all the detail. Great as always.ReplyCancel

  • EarlineJuly 26, 2010 - 10:15 pm

    Now isn’t that a cute card, for some little fellow. Love itReplyCancel

  • Patti JoJuly 27, 2010 - 12:31 am

    Tilda is so cute with your rope and eyelet design. Love how you did the corners and the burlap look too! Always so creative Becca….terrific card!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ola JaggersJuly 27, 2010 - 2:30 am

    This is such a stunning card….. I love it!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot comReplyCancel

  • Traci S.July 27, 2010 - 1:51 pm

    Hi Becca~

    I love this adorable sailor girl. I am happy to see them make stamps which have traditionally been “boy” scenes now for both.

    I love that backgroiund paper and the use of “rope!”

    Remember~
    He IS Able,
    Traci S.

    I hope you will visit soon.ReplyCancel

  • GlendaJuly 27, 2010 - 3:26 pm

    Another adorable card! I just love your work. You have beautifully designed cards. How do you come up with so many great ideas? Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • Created By YouJuly 28, 2010 - 3:28 am

    Fabulous card, love, love, love the layers!ReplyCancel

  • AnneJuly 31, 2010 - 1:53 am

    This blog hop hurts because I want ALL the stamps and the projects you guys have made have just fired me up so much!! This is wonderful Becca – your colouring is fab!! :o) xxReplyCancel

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