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SC139 -- Addicted to Magnolia

I admit it, I am totally and completely smitten with these gorgeous stamps from Magnolia. I want more. I am trying to save up some funds to get more. I am also in the middle of some transition in my life. My BIL is moving in with us for awhile and we are about 60 days away from closing on our new house. Not to mention, showing and attempting to sell the house we are in currently. It is absolutely nuts. I am going to have to step away from stamping for a bit in order to get everything packed up in time to move and to get brother in law settled in, but I promise to still blog as I have some cards that I have made that I have not shared with you yet, and some recipes too.

The spiders in the background were created using some awesome acrylic stamps from Papertrey Ink. This was my first time ordering from them, and I was both impressed and excited about the quality of their stamps, the crisp images they leave and the service I got from them. The image was colored using prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits (mine are called Sansodor). The background paper is by KI Memories. The ribbon is double stitched black that I got from Hobby Lobby.

Comments

Anonymous said…
So cute, or should I say spooky! I love it.
scrappinmomof3 said…
Just thought i'd let ya know I love your blog. It inspires me too stamp ans my husband likes it because you inspire me to actually cook dinner:)
Lynn Mercurio said…
Good luck with the move...it's always very stressful, but try to keep sane! :) This card is adorable BTW...love your layout!
Debbie G said…
Your cards are so dang cute! I love those stamps too but don't have any yet!! I am saving too. Good luck with the house sale and your move!!
Jen said…
Super cute card! She is adorable.
Ashley said…
Sorry to hear about your busy situation. That can not be fun!

I was trying to find the company Magnolia bu am not having any luck. Are they on line?
Shannon McGann said…
Hi Amanda, I just found your blog, and I love it! With your permission, I'd love to add you to my blogroll.

This card is so cute! I love the spiders and the adorable little witch! Colours are great too!
Lisa said…
Too stinkin' cute!!!!

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