Magnolia are Here!!!!

They are here and ready to ship!!! YAY!!!

I'm now adding Magnolia stamps to my store and these are the new cuties just added today. There are only limited quantity and I will not be restocking them once they are sold out. Make sure to stop by and see the new Gurlee Girl Craft Store.

Rollover Image Gallery Code

I received a number of emails asking how I display the pictures on my blog. This post will give you the code you need to make your own "Rollover Image Gallery".

It's very important to note that you will need to make changes to your blog HTML template. If not done correctly, things will not display properly on your blog. I am happy to share this code but please use it at your own risk, I'm not responsible for your personal blog (sorry, I must say that)

In return, I ask you kindly to link back to my post on your first "Rollover Image Gallery" post so other interested bloggers can find the information. Thank you.

Instructions:

1. Log into your blog
2. Go to edit Layout page, click on Edit HTML
3. Look for any end curly bracket }
4. Copy and paste the below "css code" under the end curly bracket
5. Save the template

css code:
.gallery{position: relative;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;width: 740px;} .gallery .previewarea{width:400px;height:400px;position:absolute;top:5px;left:5px;padding: 2px;border: 2px solid black;} .thumbnail img{float: right;margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;padding: 2px;border: 2px solid black;width: 90px;height: 90px;} .thumbnail:hover{background-color: transparent;} .thumbnail span{position: absolute;top:5px;left:12px;width: 400px;height: 400px;background-color: lightyellow;visibility: hidden;} .thumbnail span img{width: 400px;height: 400px;padding: 2px;border: 2px solid blue;margin: 0px;} .thumbnail:hover span{visibility: visible;z-index: 50;}

Follow just the steps below to insert image gallery in blog

1. In your post, click Edit HTML
2. Copy and paste the "html code" below to where the image gallery is to be displayed
3. Replace main_image and image1 to image12 with links to your images
4. Save and enjoy your rollover image gallery

html code:
<div class="gallery"> <img class="previewarea" src="main_image" alt=""/> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image1" alt=""/><span><img src="image1" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image2" alt=""/><span><img src="image2" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image3" alt=""/><span><img src="image3" alt=""/></span></a> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image4" alt=""/><span><img src="image4" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image5" alt=""/><span><img src="image5" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image6" alt=""/><span><img src="image6" alt=""/></span></a> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image7" alt=""/><span><img src="image7" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image8" alt=""/><span><img src="image8" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image9" alt=""/><span><img src="image9" alt=""/></span></a> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image10" alt=""/><span><img src="image10" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image11" alt=""/><span><img src="image11" alt=""/></span></a> <a class="thumbnail" href="#"><img src="image12" alt=""/><span><img src="image12" alt=""/></span></a> <br style="clear:both;"/> </div>

Sweetest Love

Update Feb. 09th, 2010: WooHoo! Made top 3 at La-La Land Crafts Challenge with this card. You can fine it here. Thanks to the La-La DT girls :)
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Have you played the MDUC yet? I'm so excited to be part of this team. The first group is up this week (I'm in group 2) and the challenge is to make a project with Grey and Pink! I have never made a pink and grey card before, so this was very exciting and fun. The MDUC girls have great sample card to share, visit their blog for wonderful inspirations! This week, Kellie has a wonderful prize for one lucky winner! Want to know what it is? Check it out here! :)

This is Spooky Tilda, I gave her a couple of heart balloons to hold instead of her broom. Close up pictures will show how she sparkle and shimmer. Thanks to Tanja who provided this sketch over at Friday Sketchers, I just love this sketch. I also entered this card in other challenges listed below.

 

Easel Card


Gorgeous Lace
Beautiful Flowers
"Sweetest Love" Balloons


Magnolia Stamp


Double Sided Pull-Out Tag

Paper Pieces Pocket with added Hearts and Tulle

Magnolia Stamp

Spooky Tilda

This card was entered into the following challenges:

• Creative Belli- # 84 Ribbons
• Creative Card Crew - # 44 Valentines
• Friday Sketchers - # 88 Sketch
• La-La Land Craft - # 24 Hearts
  
• Stamp with Fun - # 45 Hearts
  
• Your Next Stamp - # 9 Charms
  

CLP-20

Febuary Challenge:

It's time for another CLP Sketch for you to play with this week. Keep those cards coming, I really enjoy the different take of the sketch on your entry. Thank you for playing my challenges. I will be back with my card later this week. Have a wonderful superbowl weekend!

How to join the fun: ***A New Challenge will be posted every Sunday. CLP Challenges 19-22 will stay open until Feb. 27th.***

• CLP Challenges (19-22) will end Feb. 27th
• Must play all 4 challenges (CLP # 19, 20, 21, and 22) for your chance at the February prize below
• You may use any stamp or digi image
• You may combine challenges
• You may rotate the sketch
• Must be a new project

Join in on the fun and this February Prize could be yours! Here's what one lucky winner will win:

• Kisses Girl Stamp from my Gurlee Girl Line
• 3 Pack of Red and Pink Prima Flowers.

Remember to play in the February Challenges (19-22) for your chance to win. These Challenges will stay open until Feb. 27th.

CLP Sketch-20
Elise
Anne

Stinkin' Sweet

One more week before my candy ends! Don't forget to enter.

Alright...Friday! This week has gone by too quickly. I didn't get a chance to sit down and enjoy my cup of coffee. I have lots on my agenda too, but that's enough about me. :)

Do you think it layout is "Stinkin' Sweet"? I wanted to add a little twist to my layout with these handmade skunk. I've made them from mulberry papers. I made a skunk layout in the past and got so many feedback on them, so I wanted to bring it back! :) This layout is already pre-made, so all you have to do is add your photos to the photo mats.

Enjoy your Friday! Thanks for visiting me today. :)

Cute Little Skunk
Another Adorable Tear Skunk
Second Page
First Page






Beautiful Lace

Two Double Sided Pull-Out Tags


Prima Flowers
Journal Space

And the Awards goes to...

Lets have some fun today. I was so happy to receive two blog awards from Mag and Jane. Thank you very much ladies...I will do my part and pass it on :)

This first award is from my very creative friend Mag. I can't believe the amazing cards I see on her blog, you much check it out for yourself. The rules for this award:
* Copy the award to my blog
* Link to the person who gave me awards
* Tell me seven interesting facts about myself
* Select seven other blogs to give the award to
* Link to their blogs

7 facts about myself? okay...here goes nothing...I will share 7 FUN facts about myself.

1. I love to sing and dance, but can't do neither.
2. I love to cook, but take-outs are much easier.
3. Love to read, but lately it’s been gossip magazines.
4. I’m a Buddhist, but I also go to church
5. I can’t always be there for my family and friends, but love them so very much.
6. I’m a very relax and easy going person who enjoy almost everything!
7. and of course, if you know me...you know that I just love scrapbook papers...I buy them just to look...can't get myself to cut it up! lol

Now, I would like to pass this on to 7 other blogging friends.

Elise, Jane, Shannon, Bonnie, Colleen, Lori, Susan

This next award came from Jane. Jane and I are both newbie to the Magnolia Down Under Challenge team. She is one very sweet, kind and talented gal. Please make sure to stop by her blog to see her beautiful cards. Thank you Jane for thinking of me when passing out this award.

I would love to give this award to all my readers and cementers, but I can only pick 10. :( Below are my pick, click on their names to go to their blog...all are so creative.

Mag, Stephanne, Suzie, Poppet, Denise, Patricia, Ildz, Denise, Beccy, Cheryl

Heaven Sent

Update Feb. 06th, 2010: WooHoo! Made top 5 at Sweet Stampin Challenge with this card. You can fine it here. Thanks to the La-La DT girls :)
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Thanks for stopping by and reading my post today. I know we all treasures our time, I sincerely want to thank those that leave me comments, send me emails and also to those just passing by. I hope you will find something in my post today that will inspire you to make a card or project of your own.

"Heaven Sent" is the title of my card today. I wanted to make a Love/Valentine card for the one that you love the most...your Baby...what do you think? I thought it wasn't going to work, but after everything came together, I like it :) With soft baby colors and a Valentine Love stamp...I think it works. I've used tulle, scallop lace, pearls, doily, ribbon and charms for this baby love theme card. I love water coloring with Distress Ink and Pearl Ex for the added shimmer and shine on my images. I especially love the softness and the blending ability of water coloring plus, it's so much fun. Every time I sit down to color, I feel like a kid again. It's so relaxing and calming, this might sounds funny and weird, but I highly encourage coloring an image to relax your mind before heading to bed. :) lol

The card was made following my CLP-19 sketch and a few other listed with links below.

Clear Glitter Embossed Image





Embossed Acetate

Sparkle and Shimmer
Cupid Girl
Gurlee Girl Stamp

"Heaven Sent"
Photo Pendent and Charm
Pull-Out Tag

This card was entered into the following challenges:

Gurlee Girl Stamp

• Crafting Life's Pieces- # 19 Sketch
• Colour Create- # 37 Soft Pink, Blue and White
• Creative Card Crew - # 44 Valentines
• Paper Sundaes - # 3 Valentine
  
• Papertake Weekly - Love
  
• Pile it On - # 4 Enough of Winter Colors
  
• Pollycraft - # 33 Things with Wings
  
• SophistiCat - # 20 Love
  
• Stampavie and More - # 79 Love/Valentine
• Sweet Stamping - # 11 Scallops

CLP-19 & Jan. CLP Winner

Don't forget to enter my Blog candy!

Febuary Challenge:
CLP-20

Hi there my friends, welcome back to another month of Crafting Life's Pieces (CLP) Challenge. The entries for last month was so wonderful, so many talents out there! Thanks for making time to play in my CLP challenges.

Here is the winner of January's Challenge and another sketch challenge for this Sunday. Looking forward to see your wonderful project.

The Winner of the January CLP Challenge is:

Susan from Killam Creative!

Congrats Susan, please email me your address to claim your prize! Here is a badge made especially for you...all four cards you have entered in the CLP challenge is display for everyone to see and admire! Your creations are absolutely wonderful!

Thank you and to all the entries on last month's challenges. I hope to see you back for another month of exciting challenges.

Now...on to the first challenge for February...

Join in on the fun and this February Prize could be yours! Here's what one lucky winner will win:

• Kisses Girl Stamp from my Gurlee Girl Line
• 3 Pack of Red and Pink Prima Flowers.

Remember to play in the February Challenges (19-22) for your chance to win. These Challenges will stay open until Feb. 27th.

How to join the fun: ***A New Challenge will be posted every Sunday. CLP Challenges 19-22 will stay open until Feb. 27th.***

• CLP Challenges (19-22) will end Feb. 27th
• Must play all 4 challenges (CLP # 19, 20, 21, and 22) for your chance at the February prize below
• You may use any stamp or digi image
• You may combine challenges
• You may rotate the sketch
• Must be a new project

CLP Sketch-18
My Card
Susan
Juanita
Charlotte
Mary
Kari
Bonnie
Diane
Jenny
Anne

 

Hurry...Enter this Candy!!!

Here is one giveaway you don't want to miss out on! This candy is being offer by Kellie so hop over and read all about it! One lucky winner will get 9 Sugarplum kids, 2 accessory stamps and a set of spring sentiments! Isn't that an amazing giveaway? They are the cutest little darling, wouldn't you like to add them to your stamp collections ...I would Love Love Love to...ahhh so cute! So click on the picture below and make sure you enter!!! Good Luck...

Butterfly Garden and More News!!!

Wow, I'm so blown away by all the comments left for me. Thank You so much! It truly makes blogging worth it for me! I will do my very best to keep updated my blog with new projects.

I have some great news to share today. I've made my first DT with MDUC! Yippee! This is a 6 months period of working/playing along side with the talented Magnolia Down Under girls. I'm so excited and I can not wait for my first DT card! Make sure to stop by MDUC for they have made some changes to their challenges. This is a great start to my weekend!

Now on to my post for today...I have a one page scrapbook page completed this week! Yahooo!!! I just love making these little tear bears and I'm so happy I was able to finish this page. What do you think? Isn't she looking so sweet on her swing (yes...it's a swing...lol) I have the scene of a butterfly garden with her sitting on the flower swing. I thought this page would be perfect to display in a 3D frame, or just the front cover page of a scrapbook album. I adore all things girly, so this was just pure fun for me to make. There are lots of layering and dimension, but I don't think the picture shows it well.

I'm so happy you have stopped by today ...wishing you all a wonderful start to the weekend! Enjoy and have fun! See you back soon!

12x12 Scrapbook Page


Charm Butterfly
Gorgeous Lace
Beautiful Butterfly

Sweet Little Tear Bear

Elegant Photo Corner

Journal Space
Photo Mat with Pull-Out Tag
Pull-Out Tag

Don't forget to enter my Blog candy!