Magnolia Down Under Challenge #27 - Something for Christmas
Wow, another scorcher today, I'll be glad when this heat wave is over, I don't like the hot weather and can't wait for it to cool down a little.I am sorry, I have not posted much again this week, I've spent most of this week in hospital, I went in for some tests on Tuesday, allowed home then readmitted due to complications.
Secondly, we have a new 9 week old puppy, a female West Highland White Terrier, called Ruby. I hope to catch up with some blog hopping to see what you creative people have been up to over the last few weeks. (my fellow DT member Debbie made me laugh, she emailed letting me know it sounded like my complications with my hospital visits produced a puppy - ROFLOL!!!, so I have changed the wording a little. heheheheh, thanks Debbie)
Secondly, we have a new 9 week old puppy, a female West Highland White Terrier, called Ruby. I hope to catch up with some blog hopping to see what you creative people have been up to over the last few weeks. (my fellow DT member Debbie made me laugh, she emailed letting me know it sounded like my complications with my hospital visits produced a puppy - ROFLOL!!!, so I have changed the wording a little. heheheheh, thanks Debbie)
The challenge for Magnolia Down Under is Something Christmas and is sponsored by Kellie of Magnolia Down Under, the prize is a fabulous Magnolia stamp - Sitting Tilda with Candy the So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Christmas 2009 Collection. Kellie also has some beautiful lace & other goodies in her store now along with a 20% discount on Christmas Stamps from now until Wednesday November 25th, a great time to stock on up the adorable new collection.I love Christmas, my favourite time of year. For this challenge I decided to make a Bon Bon/Christmas Cracker and a gift bag. I was lucky enough to be visiting Rachel Jakes blog and discovered her wonderful Hand Made Cracker tutorial & the gift bag was cut with my Cricut Expression Die Cutting machine. Don't worry if you don't have a Cricut, you can still decorate a pre-bought gift bag.
Magnolia Stamps - Tilda with Candy Cane & Tilda with Heart Ornament both from Christmas 2008 Collection. DP - My Minds Eye, The Merry Days of Christmas Collection, Copic Markers, Silk Ribbon - Maya Rd, Spellbinder - Nesties, Gift Bag & Holly - Cricut Plantin Schookbook, Sentiment Stamp & Poinsettia Flower - Hero Arts, Diamond Stickles, Red Rhinestones - Kaisercraft.
Hope you will stop by & see what the other Design Team Members have created for you! Thanks for joining this wonderful challenge, I can't wait to see what you come up with & hope to see you join us again next challenge.
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38 comments:
Oooh Jodie, these are so cute! Love what you've done with this week's challenge - Tilda looks so sweet on both items and just love those beautiful red bows too.
I love this little set - it would look just gorgeous on the family Christmas table - great ideas.
Hugs,
Ramona xx
OMG Jodie these are simply gorgeous. I love your colouring - beautiful as always. I love christmas crackers and this is too cute. wonderful inspiration for everyone joining in.
mwah
Trace
Hi Jodie,
Firstly sorry to hear that you haven't been well, hope you are feeling much better and are on the mend.
Secondly I love your creative mind - you always come up with something so beautiful and inspiring. Great chrissy ideas, looking forward to what else you come up with for the chrissy season xx
This is fabulous Jodie. What a great idea and so wondefully done as usual. Sorry to hear u are still unwell, hope you are on the mend soon and congrats on having a new puppy.They are so cute and a bit of work, but sooo worth it.My puppy"Bella" is now 6 months old.Hugs xxx
Gorgeous projects for Christmas. Hope you are feeling better. Puppies are so cute.
Jodie, Jodie, Jodie, or waffle #3, (hehehe...) For someone that not long got out of hospital but still insisted to make your DT work this is absolutely AMAZING! Only wished we lived closer so you could teach me a thing or 5, lol! Your idea is gorgeous and I will definitely be giving the bon bon a go, something I have thought of doing for a while now. So thank you for an amazing inspiration to all joining in this fortnight and including myself.
Hugs Kel xx
WOW Jodie - these are FABULOUS!!! Sorry to hear were in hospital but admit to having a laugh - it sounded like your complications produced a puppy - ROFLOL!!!
Now onto your fabulous projects - are you taking orders for crackers - I think I need about 12!!! And the bag os super cute too!!!
Take care of yourself and your new puppy!!!
xXx
Stunning creations, you are clever, sorry to hear about the being in hospital, certainly hasn't effected your crafting abilities. Must admit read complications then puppy had to back track, teach me for reading too fast lol! Hugs to the puppy, look after yourself. Take CareX:)
Ahahaha, I thought that too!! She had a baby, a complicated labor, but at the end of the day, she's the proud parent of a baby.... puppy???? Huh?? So sorry to hear that you have been unwell and I hope that whatever it is, it will be better or easier soon.
These projects are precious and I love love love MME, and this particular release is lush!! Your colouring always makes me stop and stare, so vivid. Fabulous as always!! Have a great week!!
Stephanne
Jodie your gift bags are gorgeous! I hope you are feeling better! Your coloring is awesome and both of your projects are stunning!
Hugs,
Nancy
Jodie, hope your feeling better, sorry to hear you had an overnight at the hospital.
Your projects are wonderful. Those red ribbons really set off your gift box and cracker. My kids love crackers and can't wait on Christmas Eve to see what's inside! Tilda's are colored so beautifully, love the candy cane Tilda especially. Love the paper you used on the cracker also.
Feel better, thinking of you. Big Hug!
Congrats on the new baby, the puppy!!!
Oh this is a fabulous project Jodie! I checked out the tutorial too. We don't have the cracker tradition here much so I don't think the items listed are so readily available here in the States. I did make some "faux" ones for Halloween but they would have been so much more fun if they would have "cracked". Hope you're doing okay. the puppy sounds like fun but the hospital doesn't. Hugs, D
Jodie these projects are fab & can't believe you put them together after just co,ing out of hospital.
Thanks for paying me a visit & leaving a lovely comment.
hugs
Sharon x
P.S You're not in Wangi Wangi are you !!! that would make it an extremely small world!!x
Jodie, sorry to hear of your time in the hospital. I hope you are on the mend now.
These are stunning projects. I am always in awe of your colouring work. Your red bows are again perfect looking. Your work is such an inspiration to the rest of us.
Take care of yourself.
Hugs.
Norma
Oh these are fantastic, gorgeous papers and colours and you have coloured Tilda perfectly. I hope I get time to join in with this challenge
jodie, stunning Tilda. Sandi
Oh wow this is so adorable, the colors you used are very nice!!
Hugs,
Patricia
Jodie...what darling projects and you have done an absolutely beautiful job on them...Hope you are feeling better very soon...big hugs..Jacque
Wow beautiful coloring!! Love all of it!! I hope you are feeling okay! Take care!
Oh my goodness, Jodie!!! Those are soooo cute!!! Christmas is my favorite time of year, too!
I do hope you're feeling better now!
Blessings!
~H
Hi Jodie! love your Tilda! so creative and love the papers and flower too!
Pam Going Postal
What a lovely set you have made, Jodie! That red and blue combo really looks great together and your coloring is so perfect. Love you new little puppy also...well, you can say you're her new Mom! Hugs, Cami
What great projects. Very Cute! Also your puppy is so adorable!!! Hope you are feeling better.
Pam Brown
Oh Jodie, your projects are just gorgeous. So sorry to hear you were ill. I hope you are feeling much better. Your puppy is just too cute for words!
~Pam
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Hi Jodie,
I hope you are better real soon and sorry you have been in the hospital!
Your projects are just beautiful. Love that paper on your Christmas Cracker. Your colouring is always wonderful!!
Your new puppy is so cute! You will love her/him.
Big hugs, Candy
Love your pretty papers, coloring and creation!! I love your brand new puppy, that is one of my favorite breed of dogs! She is very sweet!
Hugs
Jodi =)
These are just fabulous Jodi--beautifully colored and I love the colors! Sure hope you're doing ok & feeling better! And you can send me some of that warm sunny weather you're having--it's rainy & cold here, blech!! And that puppy is CUTE--looks like my two doggies who are cairns! Have fun with your baby--at least that's how I feel they are that first year!
hugz,
Suzanne
Jodie I am so sorry to hear you have been under the weather sure hope you are better soon. Once again you have just wowed me with your creativity and coloring !
Hugs
I hope you feel better soon ;0)
These are just awesome ... TFS
Janneke X
Jodie, I am so sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well. I hope you will be feeling better soon.
How do you manage to still come out with such fantastic creations with all you have going on?! These are both MAGNIFICENT!!! You are amazing!
Your little Ruby is tooooooo cute! I love pups! I have considered getting a Westie, so you will have to keep me updated on her behavior and personality! Visually she is perfect! :)
These projects are Absolutely Amazing and So Gorgeous!!..Your new puppy is just Adorable!!...Hugs, Ila
Jodie, so sorry to hear you've been unwell, hopefully everything is ok now. Couldn't believe you were able to create there fabulous item in limited time!
Hugs,
Cabio
Jodie these are just stunning love them both and I also love your wonderful colouring of the images just perfect hun
Hugs Jacqui x
These are stunning Jodie! Love your amazing coloring.
Hope you are feeling better.
Hugs Jeanette :)
congrats on your new puppy, adorable. That card is a stunner, just beautiful. Sandi
Hi Jodie! First, I'm so sorry to hear you've not been well ... hope you're feeling better. Secondly, love your projects, they're absolutely adorable. Finally, that puppy is too cute. One of my favorite things is 'puppy breath'. Jo xx
Your Tilda projects are just darling, Jodie! You always make such beautiful things.
I sure hope & pray that you'll be feeling well & it's nothing too serious. Also hope it cools off for you. Congrats on the new puppy too.......I have a new one too (a rottweiler pup named Bella......she's 6 months old now & such a love......but a handful at times too....LOL).
Thanks for always leaving me such sweet comments on my blog. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Huggies ~
Sharron ♥
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