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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #43

Good Morning Magnolia Fans,

Before I start I would like to thank everyone that entered our Design Team call and for all the lovely emails. It's amazing to see how far MDUC has come along over the year. So please help me WELCOME or new members to the team. Yup with so many entries it was just WAY to hard to pick ONE! So I have gone with 3 and know that they will do nothing short of amazing and inspiration work for you each challenge they are set. Welcome....
  • Ellen
  • Kathrin aka Krumel
  • Karen
Welcome ladies, contact me kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au for more details!

Our sponsor this week is our wonderful regular sponsor Simon Says. Simon Says stocks a large range of EVERYTHING and I recently got my new in colour distress ink pads from them and they were super fast with postage and always have a friendly customer service. Be sure to stop on by HERE and check it all out, with the prize they are offering you may be the one spending. They are offering a....

The lovely Heidi is offering a superb $25 shopping voucher to spend in store with FREE postage!!

This week we have a challenge I am sure your seeing they are becoming very popular on cards....
  • CHARM/S...

HOW TO JOIN IN...
  • You must have one Magnolia on your work, it can be a sentiment, background etc does NOT have to be Edwin nor Tilda for your card to be entered...
  • You must add your link in Mr.Linky
  • You MUST add a link to your direct blog post.... All entries not doing this will be removed.
  • You should have a link back to the challenge blog in your post.
  • DO NOT link your entry to an old card, even a day before will be removed. Making it fair to all the people that have made a card for the challenge and if a prize is up making it fair for all that follow the rules...
Here are what the amazing guests designer have come up with this week. Their work is amazing as always and sure to inspire!





And here is what the gorgeous DT have come up with, each with something totally different and each FABULOUS!

APRIL

DEBBIE

KYLIE



STEPHANNE

We are using Mr. Linky again this fortnight. Please put a **DIRECT** link to your entry, NOT your overall blog into the box below BEFORE mid-day **SATURDAY**. Thanks so much for joining in. We love to see everyone’s work and want everyone to be able to see yours!

PLEASE DO NOT LINK TO OLDER WORK, YOUR WORK MUST BE NEW.......ANY LINKED BACK TO EVEN JUST BY A DAY WILL BE REMOVED.....

Tickled Pink Stamps has some very exciting news coming in May 2010. And so I have decided to share the excitement with one extra DT member for the month of May 2010. All you have to do is leave your name and blog in Mr.Linky and if you like email me kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au with a bit about yourself. Or email me to find out details on what is required…

Here’s the kicker….? This call will ONLY be open for this weekend! This call applies to everyone worldwide….

To find out more, jump on over to HERE….

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenges DT Call...

Good afternoon everyone,
The winners from the challenge will be announced soon and this post will stay up till next Saturday and the new member will be announced on the Sunday. YUP we are looking for one lucky girl or guy to become apart of the MDUC team/family. Being on the team you will be required to do a creation every fortnight as we have the 2 groups, comment on entries etc..... If you are interested leave your name in Mr.Linky with a link to your overall blog. If you have any question feel free to ask me kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au If you have been a member or a guest before you can still apply...

PLEASE do NOT add your name to Mr. Linky to advertise your personal candies, that is not what this call is about and I have already had to delete 3 regarding this.....

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #42 {Masking} - Winner and Top 5

WOW - it seems like everyone enjoyed the challenge and had a LOT of fun mixing and matching images. It was WONDERFUL to see all the magnificent scenes everyone created with our masking challenge. It's such a fun technique to master. We were also rapt to see how many people gave this technique a go for the first time - we are so glad you did. As always you guys have made it hard for us to pick out a winner - but we've scoured the entries and feel THIS card deserves to wear our Winner's Badge with pride!

Box Lid

Inside Box

Ellen {22}

Ellen made this beautiful antique style treasure box - who wouldn't want to display this in their home!?!?Congratulations Ellen - please email kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au for your Winner's Badge.

And these AMAZING entries are our Top 5 this week - and are listed in no particular order.
 
Rosette {3}
Wenda {27}
Malin {37}
Erin {42}
Mindy {49}
 
Congratulations girls. Grab your top 5 badge from our side bar and place on your blog to display how talented you all are!

Thanks so much to all that joined and be sure to stop back tomorrow for our next amazing challenge and to check out the DTs fabulous inspirational cards...

xXx

Debbie

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #42

Good Morning Magnolia Fans,

Have you all seen the cute to boot new Fairy Tale Collection?! I got my Fairy Tale kit in the mail on Friday and LOVE it! Now to find all that time to ink them all up!

Before I start I would like to WELCOME Janiel whom has agreed to stay with us longer than just a guest. Her work I am sure you will agree is always amazing! Also Nicole due to personal reasons has had to step down from her DT position with us, we wish her all the best.

This week we have a FUN challenge for you and one I still have never done, hehe!
  • MASKING...

HOW TO JOIN IN...
  • You must have one Magnolia on your work, it can be a sentiment, background etc does NOT have to be Edwin nor Tilda for your card to be entered...
  • You must add your link in Mr.Linky
  • You MUST add a link to your direct blog post.... All entries not doing this will be removed.
  • You should have a link back to the challenge blog in your post.
  • DO NOT link your entry to an old card, even a day before will be removed. Making it fair to all the people that have made a card for the challenge and if a prize is up making it fair for all that follow the rules...
Here are what the amazing guests designer have come up with this week. Their work is amazing as always and sure to inspire!
JANIEL

RUBY
SHARON


And here is what the gorgeous DT have come up with, each with something totally different and each FABULOUS!

FRAN

PLEASE READ.....We are using Mr. Linky again this fortnight. Please put a **DIRECT** link to your entry, NOT your overall blog into the box below BEFORE mid-day **SATURDAY**. Thanks so much for joining in. We love to see everyone’s work and want everyone to be able to see yours!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #41 Winner and Top 5

WOW - it seems like everyone rose to the challenge and had a LOT of fun with this one. It was WONDERFUL to see how fabulous our beloved Magnolia's looked in good ol' black and white! As always you guys have made it hard for us to pick out a winner - but we've scoured the entries and feel THIS card deserves to wear our Winner's Badge with pride!

Peta De Vincentis {3}

Just to let you know Peta made THREE fabulous cards for this challenge and they were ALL awesome and soo different from one another.

Congratulations Peta - please email kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au  for your Winner's Badge.

And these AMAZING entries are our Top 5 this week - and are listed in no particular order.
Pam H {14}
Julie Glasgow {15}
Kaylou {22}
Ellen {29}
Debbie Dolphin {41}

WHOO HOO congratulations girls. Grab your top 5 badge from our side bar and place on your blog to display how talented you all are!

Thanks so much to all that joined and be sure to stop back tomorrow for our next amazing challenge and to check out the DTs fabulous inspirational cards...

xXx

Debbie

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #41

Good Morning Magnolia Fans,

WOW it was amazing once again seeing everyone's amazing creations and how you all see the theme Thank You. You should all be so proud each and every time you make a card, as I always walk away and so do the DT girls with inspiration from each and everyone as we pride ourselves here at Magnolia Down Under Challenges for each week amongst us we go through each and every entry to find that lucky winner and the amazing top 5 for all the hard work and effort and gorgeous creations.

This week we have a FUN challenge for you and I LOVED it. Our ex DT member that recently left us and my gorgeous friend Kristy set this and it is something I really love seeing the effect of and can not wait to see what you all do! The challenge this week is....
  • Olden Days.....
INSTRUCTIONS : To colour the image in black, white and greys and have colourful, vintage (what ever you like) papers.

HOW TO JOIN IN...

  • You must have one Magnolia on your work, it can be a sentiment, background etc does NOT have to be Edwin nor Tilda for your card to be entered...
  • You must add your link in Mr.Linky
  • You MUST add a link to your direct blog post.... All entries not doing this will be removed.
  • You should have a link back to the challenge blog in your post.
Here are what the amazing guests designer have come up with this week. Some were really worried but can you tell? NO way their work is amazing as always and sure to inspire!



And here is what the gorgeous DT have come up with, each with something totally different and each FABULOUS!



PLEASE READ.....We are using Mr. Linky again this fortnight. Please put a **DIRECT** link to your entry, NOT your overall blog into the box below BEFORE mid-day **SATURDAY**. Thanks so much for joining in. We love to see everyone’s work and want everyone to be able to see yours!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Magnolia Down Under WINNER and Top 5

Good Afternoon Everyone,

WOW what a week of amazing cards we have had! It's always amazing seeing how each and everyone of you sees a challenge and how you use them and all so differently I might add to...
This weeks lucky winner is......
CONGRATULATIONS MINDY
Please email me to get your winning badge to display on your blog with Magnolia PRIDE.
And here it is once again our top 5 and soo not easy ONCE again...
Ellen
Leann
Shelley
Tracey
Jennifer
WHOO HOO congratulations girls. Grad your top 5 badge from our side bar and place on your blog to display how talented you all are!
Thanks so much to all that joined and be sure to stop back tomorrow for our next amazing challenge with fabulous inspirational cards...
Take care,
Kellie

Monday, April 5, 2010

Challenge Winners for #38 and #39

Many MANY apologies for not posting these amazing winners sooner - there have been some changes happening among the MDUC team and unfortunately we seemd to have gotten lost a little along the way! But hopefully we'll be back on track from now and you'll forgive this glitch!

I'm going to be helping Kellie out by doing the winner's post from now - apologies for not having the waffle abilities of the lovely Kellie - but I'll do my best! You guys are making it harder and harder for us to choose a winner - the entries have all be outstanding! But unfortunately a decision HAS to be made sooooooooo....

...... without keeping you waiting ANY longer....here are the winners......

For Challenge #38 - The Sketch

CONGRATULATIONS APRIL-ROSE (60)

And the runners up - in no particular order - are
Liz M {12}
Mindy B {20}
Ruby M {35}
Kellie H {42}
Janiel {63}


For Challenge #39 - Stitching - Real or Faux

CONGRATULATIONS DENA{35}

And the amazing runners up for this one - again in no particular order - were.....
Anne {10}
Tara G {15}
Peta D {27}
Ellen {29}
Kylie K {39}
Zoe {74}
Please email kelliewinnell@yahoo.com.au to claim your prize and get your winning badge to display proudly on your blog.

Happy Stamping, Happy Crafters,

Debbie on behalf of our wonderful leader Kellie

xXx

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #40

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

Good Morning,

Have you all had some chocolate for breakfast this morning like most poeple do on Easter Morning? The girl were so excited.

So before I start with the challenge today, I have some news. Because my store has changed from Magnolia Down Under to tickled Pink Stamps it does not affect this challenge blog at all. I started this way before my store ;)

We have some sad news this morning, Kristy has decided to step down from her DT position with us :( When your hearts not in it anymore it's just not there and making cards for the challenge was feeling more like a job she didn't want to do. I can't thank Kristy enough for all the help she gave me being one of the very first originals and my best friend. We met through the stamping world and I think we owe a thank you to Magnolia as well. We all want to wish her all the best with her challenge blg Anya Ink I know that she will make it extremely successful as she's an amazing crafter and a gorgeous person. BIG HUGS Princess xx

We have some more news Down Under here..... We would like to make a HUGE welcome to some amazing card makers and I know that while they are with us their cards will always be amazing and always inspirational..... Welcome
  • April Rose
  • Chantelle
  • Kylie K
  • and Kylie....

The challenge this week is...
  • Thank You Theme...
The list on how and what to do for this is endless and the DT have come up with something to inspire all...

HOW TO JOIN IN…

  • Your card MUST have a Magnolia stamp to join in. Doesn’t have to be a Tilda or Edwin, it can be a butterfly, background, table, animal etc, as long as it’s made by Magnolia.
  • Follow the challenge above.
  • Post your card on your blog and LINK back to ou r challenge blog.
  • Link your DIRECT post to Mr Linky before mid-day Saturday before next challenge to be in for judgment.We are lucky enough to have 2 amazing guests this week with us. All guests will do all 4-5 challenges depending on the month and when the challenges fall on. We would like to give a very BIG and WARM welcome to some very talented ladies…..
JANIEL


RUBY



SHARON




Here is what the wonderful Magnolia Down Under Challenge Designers came up with, something to get everyone’s creative juices going AND be sure to check out their personal blogs to see them in detail and give them some loving for all their hard works!
NICOLE


TRACEY

FRAN


PLEASE READ.....We are using Mr. Linky again this fortnight. Please put a **DIRECT** link to your entry, NOT your overall blog into the box below BEFORE mid-day **SATURDAY**. Thanks so much for joining in. We love to see everyone’s work and want everyone to be able to see yours!