Sunday, May 22, 2011

Happy 100th Birthday and Magnolia Candy!!!


Hi Blogging Beauties,

I hope you had a lovely weekend.
I did...today I have been making cards, washing clothes, and tidying up out in the chook yard...trimming some trees, pulling out some weeds, watering etc.




I had a request from Ben's Nan to make her two 100 year old birthday cards.
I have never made one of these cards before.
The cards were going to the same lady, but from two different organisations.
So I wanted them to look quite different.

The first one came together easily because I followed my standard design that I can make in my sleep now I think!  The second one I struggled with, but eventually got it over the line.  I was trying to make them, what I thought, would be appealing to an elderly lady.  The cards are not really to my tastes.  But Ben's Nan thought they were beautiful...thank goodness!


However, here is something that is to my tastes! 

This beautiful Flying Angel Tilda.
She is my current blog candy.
She is a never-been used mounted stamp.
I will be a little sad to see her go, but the reality is I have too many of these Maggies and I need to farm them out good homes!

If you would like to win her all you need to do is leave a comment on this post and be a follower of my blog.  It is that easy!


Thanks for popping on over and seeing me.
I hope you have a lovely day.

Alicia xx

35 comments:

Carole RB said...

Hi Alicia

Your cards are beautiful. I'm already a follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Have a nice week!

Carol Dee said...

Too many Magnolias ?!?! Can you ever really have too much of a good thing? LOL. I really like the 1st 100th BD card. WOW a 100th birthday. Have a relaxing day, big hugs...

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Wow ..... this look fabulous......i like the colours......

Hugs
Judith

Fran said...

wow, these cards are fabulous Alicia, the bold, bright colours are gorgeous!! I am sure she would have loved them!!

Linda said...

Really great brightly colored cards!! I bet she was very pleased to get both of these beautiful cards.

Mary said...

Both cards are gorgeous!! I love the colors you used on them. Can you image 100 years. Wow! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and letting me know about your candy. I am your newest follower. Can't wait to come back and see what you create next. Thanks for the chance to win!

Deirdre said...

Fab cards Alicia - love them. Thanks for chance to win candy!

Tanya said...

Love your cards! Beautiful colors and great cutting details.
Thanks for the chance to win this sweet candy :)

Kelly G said...

Hi Alicia, I have been reading your blog for a long time now - but only just became an official follower. I just love your cards and find them very inspirational.

Ren-Yi said...

awww - what a cutie. Hey lil Maggie, would you like to come stay with me? *g* your cards are absolutely brilliant. They look very different - fantastic job on pulling that off!

Ashlee McGregor said...

Oh wow thanks for the chance at winning this lovely stamp...I just adore maggies they would have to be my fave...! Your cards look fantastic Alicia, take care hugz ash

Ashlee McGregor said...

Hi Alicia, I share a love with you for that beautiful butterfly tilda stamp...she is just adorable :-) but I do love all the maggies hehe, they are my favorite...all your cards look fantastic hugz Ashlee

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Alicia, what an achievement to make 100 years and the recipients will love their beautiful birthday cards you have made. I would love to be in with a chance of winning this Magnolia stamp. I only have three and have so many on my wish list. Best wishes, kym xxx

Lisa J said...

Hi Alicia, I thought I had signed up a while ago, seems it didn't happen, but I'm definitely a follower now. You're cards are beautiful, and wonderfully different. L xx

Laura (sandytoz) said...

Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog about my "girls only" hanger, and the fact you have CANDY!!
You make some great stuff!

Laura (sandytoz)
sandytozartdesign.blogspot.com

Carlie M. said...

I love Magnolias and I would LOVE this stamp! Thanks for the chance to win!

Karina said...

Hi Alicia, thank you so much for let me know about your sweet candy. So I will try my luck. Such a cute Maggie who is still missing in my collection. I become a follower as well, not only because of the candy. I love your creations so will check back from time to time to see what's new here.
Hugs, Karina

Littlehamsterz said...

:) WOW 100! Love the cards you made. Thank you for letting me know about the candy ^^

Unknown said...

Hi Alicia,
thank you for your lovely comment and a chance to win this lovely stamp.
Love your cards!
They are very different yet i can't choose which one i like better!
tc
Zahreen
xxx

Julie said...

Hi Sweetie,thanks for stopping by,you should have yelled out,I'd have made you a coffee lol!
Thanks to advice from a fellow blogger I'm now able to comment again.how relieved am I,I can return to tell you how much I love these cards. The photos of your trip look gorgeous though I'm a little concerned at how thin you're looking, coffee and cake is the order of the day! :) have a lovely evening my friend Xxx

Annelies said...

Lovely cards Alicia! I'm following your blog and there's a link in my sidebar . Thanks for a chance to win this beautiful stamp! Greetings from sunny Belgium, Annelies

Claudia said...

awwww, she is so cute, I'd love to add her to my collection, thanks for the chance... I became a follower and also posted her on my sidebar ... thanks again... Claudia W.
http:destined2create.blogspot.com

Claudia said...

awww, she is so cute.. thank you for the chance to win.. oh and I just love your pets, wish i could have more, I've only got 1 cat... she's so spoiled... I also posted your candy on my sidebar..
http://destined2create.blogspot.com
all the best... Claudia W.

Kimba-Slydog said...

Wow, 100 years, that's really an age!!!

You did wonderful cards!!!!

And your candy is great. This stamp is still on my wish-list so I cross my fingers and wish myself luck.

Thank you!!!

Hugs,
Nicole

Kerrie said...

Two beautiful card, such gorgeous colours.

Anonymous said...

Two great cards hun! What a way to celebrate!! :) Thanks for sharing a chance at some fun blog candy!! Smiles

Gin Oak said...

Hi Alicia,
Thanks for dropping by my blog. I do like your 'standard design' .
Unlike you I tend to have very few Magnolias, but then my collection of 'colourable' stamps is just beginning along with my love of Copics.
Cheers,
Gin.

http://ginoakdesigns.blogspot.com
http://creativeCASchallenges.blogspot.com - Monthly CAS challenges

Jessie said...

Gorgeous cards and candy!

Hildes Scrappeunivers said...

Beautiful cards ♥

Thanks for giving me the chance to win!

Hugs, Hilde

Unknown said...

Have just spent ages looking at your blog...your cards are wonderful...I would love to share one of your Maggies!!
xxx

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Alicia, what beautiful cards, so elegant. I'll be needing to make one of those next year as my great-great aunt is reaching the big 100 in January!! Thanks for the chance to win your lovely Maggie. Hugs, Denise x

Julie Temple said...

WOW, Love the cards! My Gran just celebrated her 90th, and I hope I get to make her 100th Bday Cards!! Thanks for the invite on your candy! i AM A FOLLOWER!

Julie

KarenB said...

I must admit, I've never had occasion to make a 100th birthday card - how cool!! Thanks for offering up the lovely stamp :)

Beccy said...

Wow two 100 cards were they for the same person? You done a great job not sure I would have known where to start,
Hugs Beccy x

Suzanne said...

Two very elegant cards, perfect for 100th birthday. Thanks for the chance to win a gorjuss Tilda. Hugs Sue x