Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Magnolia-licious Inspirational Challenge



This will be a very short post today, this last day of November. Inspite of my physical difficulties this past month I have been able to produce quite a few projects. 13 in all! I think that's a record for me...

Here is my card for the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. The theme this time around is an inspirational picture...



And here is the card I made with the inspiration I got from it...



Here is a close up of how I colored Edwin and his lights have Glossy Accents on them to give them shine, which doesn't show up in the picture. Oh well...




It's not anything fancy, but I was so inspired by Pat Frank using those little Christmas Lights on her card that I just had to give it a try. I tried very hard not to copy her's exactly, but thanks Pat for the inspiration!

Here is how I finished off the inside of the card... On the left side of the card I made a pocket for some money or a gift card...this will be going to my eldest grandson!




I appreciate your stopping by today. I will have another post tomorrow for the Magnolia-licious Highlites challenge....you're going to love that one...

Hugs and Blessings,
Barb

28 comments:

  1. Adorable my friend, so nice and colorfull and bright, that dp is so perfect if i didnt know better i would think it was made just for this card, stunning
    smiles
    Paola

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  2. Wonderful card Barb! You and Pat are such terrific sources of inspiration for me. Enjoy the rest of your week - hope you are feeling better.
    Hugs,
    Deb T.

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  3. I can't decide which I like better...the inside or out! Fantastic job on both...cute cute cute!!! Now where is Tilda to help poor Edwin out? She's probably off somewhere laughing at him! Poor Edwin...
    ;)
    Rene

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  4. Perfect interpretation! Love it Barb!

    Hugs~
    Leslie Avila

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  5. Cute card Barb - glad you could find those little lights in spite of your physical difficulties.
    Sandy

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  6. Barb, so very adorable with Edwin.. You did such a gorgeous job with your colors and papers.. your coloring is so perfect and the inside is just as beautiful as the outside.. Great card!!
    Hugs, Jean

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  7. sooo amazing, Barb.. ♥
    Hugs, Katrin

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  8. So adorable, Barb! I love the cheeriness! Great work and that's one of my favorite Edwin stamps! You card is great!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  9. This is so cute, Barb! I love this great image! How cute are those christmas lights!? I also love the way you've finished off the inside of your card. Thanks for playing along with us over at the Magnolia-licious challenge blog. hugs, Angela

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  10. Hi! Barb, this is absolutely adorable! I love this image of Edwin, just as much as I love Christmas lights! Your DP is perfect match. The inside is just as wonderful. This card reflects joie de vivre so much, pleasure of the Holidays. I adore.
    Hugs.
    Danni

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  11. Barb, I so love coming to your blog to see your creations! This is so darling. You make me want to do more work with male images. Thanks!

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  12. Such a cute and fun card, Barb! I love the DPs and your string of lights kinda tangled like how Edwin is struggling with! Cute!!! Hugs, Cami

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  13. Barb!! Look at all those lights! How cute! I love the mini lights you've added. Congrats on a beautiful card!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  14. So cute and cheery! Adorable with the lights!:-)

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  15. Barb, that's such a lovely card! The papers match perfectly with those little Christmas lights, little Edwin is adorable and the inside is so bright and colourful! Just perfect for your grandson!
    Love it!
    Hugs, iulia!

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  16. This card is darling and I love the matching dp. Edwin is sooooo cute.

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  17. Hi Barb...you are so kind to credit me...your card is absolutely darling. Your DPs are just perfect!! I'm so glad you were able to find the lights. I looked for some more the other day and couldn't find them. They must sell out fast!! Thanks so much for entering this darlin' in our very first "Inspiration Challenge" at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog!! Pat Frank

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  18. You have done so well Barb making all those cards under such circumstances. Your cards are always so beautifully made and this one is no exception. Super idea using those little lights. Hmmm... like the idea of the money pocket inside too.
    Hugs Maz

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  19. Barb, you've absolutely captured the heart of the challenge! I love this card. Awesome job!

    Hugs,
    Jamie

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  20. Love this card, Barb!!! I adore how you did the background around him! It looks amazing! And your coloring is always top notch! :) Love how you did the lights too! It looks amazing!
    hugs, Sharon

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  21. How sweet to see poor neglected Edwin. He looks like he is having so much fun. Excellent idea to use Glossy Accents. Your colouring is awesome as usual but in particular I LOVE the background. Cool DP, perfect for the theme.
    hugs, Diana

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  22. Hi Barb!
    Well you conquered the Challenge easily.
    Isn't this Edwin adorable? He reminds me of every Christmas of my life and the men in the family fighting with the lights. Dad, brother, husband and son's LOL
    Your paper is perfect with all the colours and those awesome lights are so perfect for this image. Really like that you put the pocket inside for the gift :o)
    Just a great, fun card!
    Thanks so much for joining us at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog ~
    Hugs, Candy

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  23. I love how you did the mini lights. Now if I can just find some of them ;)
    Great job coloring and putting everything together.
    Huggeroonies,
    Kathy

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  24. Awww I love this Barb! Great paper, fun colors and perfect accents with this Edwin cutie! Gorgeous!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  25. This is sooo darn cute with the lights and how sweet is Edwin!! He looks like I did the other night trying to trim my tree!! LOL!! Love it and the colors are super!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  26. So very happy to see your card Barb. what a fun and cheerful theme with the cute light embellishment. The DP is a perfect match here too :o) Thanks for joining us my friend :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  27. How did you ever find that perfect DP to match!!! Barb, gorgeous gorgeous card. After seeing your's and Pat's card, I think I must put this Edwin in my next order--he looks too adorable all coloured up. Your fabulous colouring just brings him to life. Love the way you did the background.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  28. Oh my, this is the cutest card! Love the inside also! Thanks for playing along with Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. Linda C

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Hugs....Barb