Monday, November 21, 2011

Magnolia-licious Count the Snowflakes Blog Hop!!

Hey everyone!! It's time for another blog hop with the Magnolia-licious Design Team, and this month the theme is "Anything but a card" to go along with the "Wrapped Up Holiday Challenge" contest  that Diana is running right now over at Magnolia-licious Highlites!!  And my gosh is she giving away a spectacular prize!!! You're gonna want to run over to the Magnolia-licious Highlites blog to check out all the details if you haven't already! Now if you've hopped here from the magnificently talented Cheryl, then you're on the right track! I've got a rather simple project for your enjoyment today, something that anyone can make using up your scraps of paper!!


I put together a cute little banner to hang across my scrap area bulletin board for the holidays.  And along with that, I also made place cards for the Christmas dinner table. I was able to just use scraps of paper I had in my stash.  Now the contest stipulates that you must use Mini #3001 Wrapped Tilda and Mini #3002 Unwrapped Tilda in your project. And Diana has helped you by putting them on special when you buy them together !! And not only that, but she is offering a large selection of Mini's on special right now! So be sure and check them all out, and don't forget to make out your list for Santa, too!!  Along with those two, I used Mini #161 Lightening Edwin for place cards for the guys.


For the banner, I used my Cricut and Christmas cartridge for the Christmas lights that Mini #3001 Wrapped Tilda is sitting on.  She's colored in reds and golds and then simply cut out and popped up. I also spelled out the word JOY.


For the place cards, I again used my Cricut and Elegant Edges cartridge to cut out the shape of the card. Then used Nestabilities to cut out Mini #3002 Unwrapped Tilda, and Nestabilities labels for the name plate.  Those buttons are true vintage buttons I found in a very old jar in an antique shop.  Now it's time for you to visit the extremely talented Angie to see what she's created for you today! Thanks so much for joining us in the hop and I can't wait to see your gorgeous creations for the contest! Have a wonderful day! Hugs!

27 comments :

Renkata said...

Fab idea.
Love it.

alethea said...

Oh I love this.. Have just been trying to design my placecards for xmas!! yours are fabulous!! Hugsxx

Lori said...

Gorgeous banner and I love the festive papers!

Hanneke said...

Wow, what a great project! Love those place cards, they are gorgeous! I am gonna hop along on the blog hop. Hugs, Hanneke

Janiel/ janny said...

Hello Sharon......Great ideas you have here dear!!! Beautiful and what fun this will be on you holiday table!! Your coloring is beautiful!!
happy week to you...hugs, Janiel

Lisette Morris said...

Great Banner!! Just gorgeous!

Janie Printz said...

What a great project for the holiday tables & your craft area. That banner is too pretty to be left in there tho I think it needs to be displayed where everyone can see it. Super cute & beautifully colred. How fun to have name tags !!!
Hugs, Janie

Jean said...

Oh wow Sharon, what a gorgeous idea.. I adore your background paper and your banner just so adorable... Tilda sitting pn light bulbs with Joy.. too much!! Yes, I love this so much!!
Hugs, Jean

Suzi Mac said...

Oooh! these are fabulous, what a great idea for place crads and that sweet banner is amazing. Thank you for the inspiration Sharon.
Hugs
Suzi x

Ardilla said...

Great ideas!!
Love the banner and love the place cards.... they are so cute!

Creations by Shirl said...

Oh my Sharon~
Love it!!!! The banner is awesome and the place cards are just fabulous....
You are too creative........
hugs.... hope you are feeling much better....

Anonymous said...

These are just lovely Sharon, wonderful job
Hugs Julie P

LINDA W. said...

Love all your projects great coloring
hugs Linda

Kathy said...

So adorable.

Loz said...

oh that banner is just gorgeous!! x

Candy said...

Oh so sweet, Sharon!!
Hugs, Candy

Tracey said...

WOW! Absolutely gorgeous Sharon!! I love your festive decorations!! xx

Suzan L said...

Hi Sharon, the joy banner that you made is so adorable!! How nice to have it hanging in your craft room!! I love the place cards too!! I have the Elegant Edges cartridge. I'm going to have to take a look at all the shapes on it!! Hope you feeling much better today!!
Hugs,
Suzan

Sandy said...

I know that banner looks very festive draping your bulletin board. What a wonderful idea with the place cards. I don't know how you get it all done.
Sandy

Cathy Lee said...

These are darling, Sharon. I love your little pennant greeting with Tildas and cute Christmas light bulbs. Thanks for the inspiration for the Wrapped Up Holiday Challenge.
Holiday Hugz,
Cathy Lee

Sonia said...

Hi Sharon
Super Wow! Love your fab banner and your other 2 super very pretty cards.
-Sony
Sonia-Studio60

Patti Jo said...

Now how cute are they!!! Love the banner and place cards Sharon! Great combination of papers and details!!!

Anonymous said...

Love this idea so much! Gorgeous banner and colors - definately need to make one myself. And I love the little place cards, those minis work perfectly! Awesome creations Sharon! hugs, Angela

Hlora said...

Great banner on Christmas!! Thanks for this idea!
I am never lucky in blog hop, but I try to comment all as well. Thanks for the chance to win! I would love to have the real Magnolia's stamps at me. I love to colour)))
!

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Thank you for sharing these truly inspirational projects. Love your other cards too. They are also inspirational, fun and pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs Julie

Anne said...

Cute.. both the banner and the place holders and nicely done up.. simple and sweet..

DeeDee said...

Well look at you go! How awesome is that banner? I love the place cards too...what a neat idea! The kiddos will love having their names on the table!