Saturday, May 15, 2010

Magnolia-licious May Blog Hop

This weekend at Magnolia-licious is very special. We are celebrating our two year anniversary/birthday! Sooo, to get everyone in the celebrating mood, the DT are having a Blog Hop today, instead of Monday! And just to prove that we're celebrating big time, we've all made an Explosion Box! So let's get started...

If you've hopped over here from Patti Jo's blog your going in the right direction. If you've just opened up on my blog, please hop back to Cheryl's blog to begin your journey. From my blog you're going to head on over to Mindy's blog. If you get lost you can find your way by going over to the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog. All the DT are linked to the sidebar!

Well on with the show...here is the lid of my Explosion Box. I have used images and sentiment from the newest collection from Magnolia, The Fairytale Collection! This collection is by far my most favorite, so many darling images all dipicting Fairytales.

All these images can be purchased from Magnolia-licious. The frog's name is Prince Phillip and isn't he just the cutest?
















When you remove the lid, the box explodes open to reveal four adorable Tilda's on the inside, waiting for their Prince to come along. I used: Lady Tilda #382, Longing Tilda #3039, Tilda with three flowers #3028, and Tilda with flowing hair #3044. Both of these last two Tilda's are from the Hoppy Easter Collection, also available at Magnolia-licious.








I also used four accessory stamps from the Fairytale collection to "explode" from the center of my box. So I attached #3035 Mini Tilda, the crown, #1407 Dragonfly, and #1405 Fairytale Butterfly to strips of acetate. I added some pearls trailing from the butterflies and one to the center of the crown.






To finish out the centerpiece, I added a bouquet of flowers and leaves, all sprayed with glimmer mist, as are the accessory images.

















So here is another view of my completed project...



All images were colored with the following Copic Markers:

Skin: E00, E000, E0000
Hair: Y21, Y32, E34
Dresses: V0000, V01, V04
BG0000, BG10, BG72
Frog: YG91, YG93, Blending solution for the texture




Other Supplies:

ATYOU Spica pens: Red, Lavender, gold
Multiliner pen
Stardust Stickles
White gel Pen
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Martha Stewart Branch punch
Self Adhesive half back pearls
Acetate

Thank you so much for stopping by today to view my project for the Blog Hop. Don't forget to hop on over to Mindy's blog.


61 comments:

  1. OMG Barb, Wow wow wow, this is truly amazing, a magical fairytale surprise hiding inside. I love the combo of images and each & every one of them are coloured so beautifully. You are so creative, so much work but so worth the amazing outcome. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  2. Gorgeous project! So clever putting additional elements on the acetate for the "explosion" effect. Coloring of the images is lovely, too.

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  3. Barb, WOW!!! This box is just amazing. I love it. The coloring is just perfect and so is everything else about it. Wonderful job.

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  4. Oh wow! I am so loving looking at everyones explosion boxes. Yours is beautiful Barb. I love the colors and the way you have the butterflies and the crown inside.And of course the mini fairy. The flowers look lovely and all the Tilda's around the sides are so beautifully colored.
    Hugs marion

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  5. Wow, Barb - I can really appreciate all the time that went into your fab creation! This would definitely be a hard one to part with. GR8 job, girl !
    Hugs!

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  6. Wow Barb! That is really gorgeous! Love all the images you used. What a treasure! hugs, Angela

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  7. WOW!!! This is amazing! All those adorable little images and the beautiful flowers you used!!! Great work! Thanks for sharing!!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  8. Oh this is so pretty! Love how you incorporated a tilda on each square. I love all the little embellies too- the crown, butterfly, etc! Well done!

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  9. Wow, Barb, this is amazing! What an adorable box and I love mini fairy Tilda, this is so cute!
    Hugs, Christine

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  10. oh Barb this is amazing my friend!! I love all of the images inside!!! BEAUTIFUL work of art!!
    hugs, Janiel

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  11. Barb this is just beautiful what a cute idea ! Your coloring is beautiful as always.
    Hugs

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  12. Gorgeous Barb!!! I love the way you have put potrait style images of Tilda! The Flower center is gorgeous too. I love the lil froggy on the top...tooo cute
    The whole project is wonderful.
    Big Smiles to you
    Kylie :D

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  13. OH MY WORD! this is absolutely STUNNING! what a lot of work Barb, what a masterpiece
    smiles
    Paola

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  14. Oh, I love how you put four different images on the inside of your box then all the beautiful flowers in the middle. Well done!!!

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  15. Barb, this is just wonderful! The outiside is gorgeous and the inside is stunning! Love all the sweet Tildas your colored and, of course, your flower grouping!
    Beautiful!!

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  16. Oh Barb...There is only one word to describe this piece...Stunning!!
    This is certainly a one of a kind keepsake.

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  17. Starting from the frog on the top to the inside you just know that Lady Tilda will get her prince.. Love your flowers in the bottom.. Your idea is gorgeous and I love your coloring.. it must have taken loads of time to color each Tilda but you did each one so perfectly... great job Barb...
    Hugs, Jean

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  18. Hi Barb,
    Your box is so full of imagination! The more I looked, the more I saw! I love the coloring...so many Tildas!
    Hugs to you,
    Pam

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  19. Oh my word Barb, this is fabulous girl!! That ribbon is absolutely luscious!!

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  20. Wow, this is a great box. I love all those Tilda images. TFS.

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  21. I love all of the colorful images you used! Very pretty!

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  22. This is amazing. Love all the surprise Tilda's that just jump out at you. Absolutely gorgeous work.

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  23. What a great explosion box! The variety of Tilda's inside is great and I love your cover.

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  24. Very beautiful "Explosion Box". Thanks for the inspiration!

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  25. stunning work love it
    chrissy o

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  26. Wow and double Wow, that is spectacular. Love those stamps and your flower arrangement sets it off.

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  27. Wow this is amazing. The floral bouquet I can almost smell. I love the images you have chosen and so beautifully coloured, gorgeous!
    hugs, Diana

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  28. What a beautiful explosion box!!!! To have all them Tilda's in one box and open and it that wouldn't put a smile on anyones face.

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  29. Totally AWESOME work Barb!! Your colouring is superb and I love all the extra's on the acetate. Your flowers and details are exceptional.
    Hugs, Candy

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  30. Oh Barb your coloring and design is just super. I love the ribbon first of all on the box's top. It IS SO ELEGANT! And inside is just precious with all the sweet adorable Tildas! And I do love those flowers It is just a beautiful explosion box! TFS...
    Peggy

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  31. Barb, your box is stunning, amazing and gorgeous. I just love the Tilda's you chose and your coloring is beautiful. This is wonderful. Love the flowers too!

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  32. Too much!!! Wonderful! Every box seems to find another way to be superspectacular! So very much coloring and so very well done along with your ideas are just beyond words! Gorgeous isn't good enough!!!! Hugs, Barb F

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  33. Oh my this is a fabulous creation and yep I have to agree with you, the fairytale collection is by far the best. I love everything about your box. Hugs Tracy x

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  34. Oh gosh, Barb, this is so beautiful! I love your tag on top with the frog! And then the inside is fabulous with all the beautiful images colored so perfectly! Beautiful job!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  35. A BEAUTIFUL work of art, Barb! You've put tons of love and attention to detail into this. It is simply gorgeous!

    Love and hugs ~
    Lori

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  36. OMG Barb, I want this box !!! This is just pure magic ! Love all the "Tilda's" inside ( and of course the flowers too). Your coloring is awesome and so is the box!! Just love it
    Hugs Monica M

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  37. ((HUGS)) Barb!! i miss you.Gosh been a while huh? WOW YOUR BOX IS STUNNING STUNNING!!! Your coloring and the colors is just so girly,LOVE IT.Let's not forget the center bouquett awsome!!RubyM:)

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  38. Love the Magical quality of all these princesses just waiting to kiss the Frog and make him hteir Prince Charming. Beutiful inspiration.

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  39. Oh wow Barb your box is gorgeous!!! Your coloring is beautiful and I love your flower bouquet. Fabulous job!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  40. Gorgeous Barb--I love all those beautiful Tilda faces inside peeking out surround by lovely flowers. Stunning work!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  41. All I can say is WOW!!! Luv this explosive box....all the elements are great- luv all the bling and the color combinations....Fantastic job..I love to learn how to create one of my own. TFS

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  42. Holy smokes!! This is wonderful!! I can't image how much time it took to put this together. Congrats on a beautiful explosion box!

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  43. Oh my Goodness~~This is magnificent!! I just can't believe my eyes!!
    Superb!!
    Blessings and hugs

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  44. Barb - This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  45. How "SWEET" your box is!!! Awesome creation!!!

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  46. Oh Barb, this is just gorgeous! Your Tilda's are outstanding! Love the arrangement you've created on the inside and the outside is so cute too! FANTASTIC work!!!

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  47. this is gorgeous i am loving this idea of having things floating inside the box cant wait to give it a go

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  48. Your box is just wonderful. You are so creative. I love that you used different Tilda's waiting for the prince to come along!

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  49. WOW...... can't say a word.... wait I can.... WOW!!!

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  50. Your explosion box is just beautiful. Wow, that's a whole lotta coloring of images to fill up that box lol! You did a fantastic job on it.

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  51. This is a beautiful explosion box. I love all the flowers!
    Diane x

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  52. That is so cool! Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Stunning, stunning stunning Barb. Love your box. Way to go. Fabulous images and coloring.
    Hugs xx
    Carolyn

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  54. What a fun box. The frog outside is so cute. The inside is just lovely. The floral centerpiece is a great touch, too.

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  55. Whoa, look at all those Tildas, how is the frog ever going to choose? Such a great project!

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  56. Sooo cute...I love it. I had a blast making mine as well.. Was a little hard for me though.hehehe

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  57. What an adorable box. The Tilda's are so pretty. Love all the flowers. How could Tilda resist such a cute prince. And such beautiful ribbon.

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  58. I am completely in shock! This box is out of this world. I never thought a box could be done like this. You did a beautiful and amazing job. Your cards are amazing as well. I am now a follower on your blog.

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Hugs....Barb