Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Simple Mini Maggies


I can see I am not the only one that is hooked on these Minis!!!  Sooo cute and fun to work with aren't they???!!!  Wanted to make some simple cards to give away as gifts and are easy to mail.  Us card makers are accustomed to paying higher postage to mail our extra embellished cards, but others are not use to that!!!

On this card I used a Stampin' Up! embossing folder and cut out an opening and made a frame with Nestabilities dies.  Mini Tilda With Christmas Letters is sitting on Santa's Bench and  popped up on a circle adhered to the inside of the card so it shows through the opening on the front of the card.  She is colored with ProMarkers and added Stardreams Gel pen and Crystal Lacquer for some sparkle.  These minis are the perfect size for this kind of card!
Another simple card using the adorable minis  New Years Tilda and New Years Edwin sitting on Santa's Bench.  Santa's Bench is easily transformed to be able to use any time of year too...not just the holidays.

Used a Swirl Stamp from Inkadinkadoo, Happy Anniversary stamp from Studio G, Cuttlebug embossing folder, ProMarkers, Stardust Pen and ribbon.  My favorite little Buddy tool the Scor-Buddy was used to make the embossed frame! 
 
The very sweet Diana has recently listed even more of these cute minis from different collections!  You just have to check them out HERE at Magnolia-licious!   She does have a deal on a bundle offer too, but hurry, I believe she said the bundles were limited!  Love it.......don't have to make decisions that way!!!  And then there are gift certificates available too!

Made nine of the next card to use for Christmas cards.  So wanted to add the mini Winter Forest to the globe, but even as insane as I am, I just couldn't bring myself to cutting them out for nine cards.  I will be looking for something to stamp them on though because yup, they are so darn cute!
Loved the full size version of Tilda With Fir, so getting the mini Tilda With Fir was inevitable!  Seems like cute and adorable just go with any of these minis!

The "snow" is cut out of white glitter paper, the base of the globe is brown cardstock and scored on the Scor-Buddy.  The acetate was cut with a Sizzix Ornament die.  Little Tilda With Fir was colored with ProMarkers and used the white and Stardust gel pens to jazz things up a little.  Season's Greetings stamp by Stampendous was stamped with Black Stazon Ink directly on the acetate.  Added a little of Martha's Bakers Twine and Punch Bunch holly leaves and 1/8" circle punch berries.

I'm finding it is hard to describe these minis with words other than cute and adorable!  Anyone have any other good descriptions????!!!

Comment about the weather here in Minnesota!  Cold and White!!!  I'm beginning to only like snow in the form of paper only!!!  And it isn't even winter yet!!!!  :)

Enjoy every day!!!
Patti Jo

22 comments:

Cami said...

Love, love, love your cards, Patti Jo! I'm just so addicted to these adorable minis and can't stop wanting to play with them right now! They are so cute on so many things! All my minis were an early Christmas present from Hubby so I can enjoy them from NOW! LOL! Great job on all the cards! Hugs, Cami

cabio's craft corner said...

These cards are so adorable Patti Jo. Love the embossing and the globe card is just as awesome. Thanks for sharing :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Patti Jo!
I love your card with the circle cutout. Love that embossing folder and how you used it. You seem to have mastered those ProMarkers in such a short time. Love that mini Tilda with Christmas letters.
Your second card is lovely too. I really like the swirl stamp on it and the way you have done the ribbon.
Your acetate globe is totally adorable. Just gotta try one of these. Love that cute mini Tilda with fir and so beautifully colored. she looks lovely and bright so shows up perfectly.
Love how you have the snow cap and the snow at her feet.
Real nice how you photographed it with the green background. Super projects.
Hugs Maz

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow patti jo your cards and snow globe are fantastic.
the images are really cute and the cards look elegant.


greetings karin

Karen said...

Love your card! I'm from MN too and it is definitely cold and white!!! I think I've had enough snow for a while! lol

Regina said...

Patti!!! You said simple??? They are amazing!!! I also love your idea for the globe card. Absolutely gorgeous and so creative!!
Have a very Happy Christmas!!
Regina

Unknown said...

Hi Patti Jo...how absolutely darling!!!! I am definitely going to "borrow" your ideas for when I finally get a chance to ink up my own minis!!! Thanks for the fun inspiration!!!Pat Frank

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Wow, Patti, you have been busy! I am just in awe of your snow globe! You are so creative!
Blessings to you~
Leslie Avila

Janiel/ janny said...

OH Patti Jo these are all BEAUTIFUL dear!!! I love the mini also!!!!!!

happy holidays to you dear!!
Janiel

Anonymous said...

Your "minis" cards are just too sweet! I'm amazed at the coloring on these tiny images! I love the snowglobe card the best as that is one of my favorite images this season! So adorable! hugs, Angela

Anonymous said...

so adorable Patti Jo! I had to have the Winter forest and fir Tilda...got the fence too...stopped at three for now...so much to stamp and so little time! I haven't stamped the full size Tilda with Fir yet! eek! lol
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Pam Going Postal

Card Crazy said...

Fantastic cards. Some wonderful ideas for ways to use the cute new minis. Love the snow globe.
Sue S.

Barb Hardeman said...

Hi Patty Jo! My dear!!!! How wonderfully creative you got with these mini's! Each one is an absolute delight. I particularly love the snow globe you have made. Fabulous - totally fabulous!
Hugs,
Barb

Jennibee's Cardspot said...

Hi Patti Jo, wow I am in awe yet again, all three cards are spectacular but I must agree that the snow globe is extra special....A very Happy Christmas to you and yours and a safe and Healthy New Year
Love Jenni

Mutzy Mia said...

Hi Patty Jo! I love the mini's and what you have done with them. Not sure which is my favorite...need to try them all, after I get some minis. I also totally agree with your statement about the snow...I'm ready for Spring! Have a very Merry Christmas.

Lisette Morris said...

So cute and so prefect! I haven't yet played with these cuties but I can't wait!

Janie Printz said...

Oh My Goodness Patti Jo, I am soooo in love with these sweet little mini Maggies !!! You always make the cutest cards & now they are even more adorable using those tiny images on them. Hard to believe they have all the detail as the larger ones but I've heard nothing but great reviews from the ladies I've talked to that have gotten them. All your cards are beautiful but that snow globe really caught my eye. I MUST have that mini among many others....
Hugs, Janie

Sharon Caudle said...

They're all soooo adorable, Patti Jo!! I love what you're doing with the minis! They scared me so much when I first saw the size of the actual stamp, but they're truly awesome! Love your cards!!
hugs, Sharon

Candy said...

Patti Jo,
All of your cards are wonderful.
I especially love the snow globe one though! Of course as it was the most time consuming to make LOL
Love the minis - wish I could have got the new bundles that Diana has out now.
Hugs, Candy

LINDA W. said...

OMGoodness Patti Jo!!!! I love the snow glob just too cute and your
cards are cute...love your coloring.
Hugs Linda

Sandy said...

When I got to the snow globe I said this is it! This is so wonderful but I am a big snow globe fan. I collect them. I love this minis and thank you so much for the inspiration Patti Jo. Have you had your fill of snow yet - i also love snow! Merry Christmas
Sandy Claus

Angie said...

Patti Jo,

These are so doggone cute! My favorite is the snow globe. Very creative and perfect execution.

Angie

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