Thursday 11 February 2010

Just Magnolia


Hi girls. Well for those who pop in to see me regularly I glad to let you know that all went well at the hospital this time round. The Consultant carried out the procedure and I felt the difference this time. Better still he told me that in future he will ensure that he deals with me himself. Hopefully I can look forward to a few months with less back pain. Thank you all for your concerned comments. Your support and interest means a lot to me.
So to today's project. When I saw the Just Magnolia challenge for this week and read through Lena Katrine's tutorial I could not resist having a go. I'm afraid I don't know the name of the paper I used to make the basket. I inked the edges of each strip just to highlight the weave. The images are both Magnolia's "Tilda with Tulips". The one on the front of the basket is mounted on Nestie shapes whereas the one on the back is cut out.
The handle is made out of a strip of pink card on which I have mounted a strip on which I punched a border on either side with a Martha Stewart Doily Edge punch. The butterfly is cut with a punch that I don't know the name of - if anyone recognises it I would love to know its name. The embellishments are all from my stash. The chocolate eggs are sitting staring back at me so I'm just wondering if hubby has counted them or if I can risk a dip into them Lol.
If you can spare a moment I would love your opinion on this one.
Thank you for taking time to call in and have a great day.
Hugs,

31 comments:

  1. Wow - what a beautiful basket Fiona! This is done exquisitely and Tilda is perfect on it! I'm so glad to hear everything went well at your hospital appt. so let's keep fingers crossed you'll be pain free soon!
    Hugs, Danielle

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  2. Hi Fiona,
    I'm soo pleased everything went well for you,hoping the pain is gone for a good while..Love this basket it's gorgeous..off to check out the tutorial..
    Mandy xx

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  3. BEAUTIFUL BASKET!!! I would never think of decorating a basket like you did. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration!

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  4. Hi Fiona this is just beautiful, I have not tried it yet, but yours is perfect. Lovely colours and that tilday is so sweet.

    Hugs
    Suzette

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  5. Oh Fiona, your basket is gorgeous. I love your colors. The Tilda you used is seriously my all time favorite Tilda. I love tulips and she's got them. Way to go.
    Hugs xx
    Carolyn

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  6. Oh My,
    This is so pretty,
    beautiful work, love the way you have made the weaving stand out more,
    Its gorgeous,
    So glad that the injection worked better this time,
    Hugs
    Angie

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  7. Beautiful Easter basket Fiona - Love the colours you've used and the details also. Hugs Michele x

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  8. Hi Fiona
    so pleased all went well for you yesterday hun, hope you get some relief now.
    Gorgeous little box, tilda looks beautiful, i likes the eggs to!!lol.sue.x

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  9. So glad the hospital went well fiona, such a relief for you! Loving that basket, gorgeous colours and the handle is perfect. I love the butterfly, must get my Anna Griffins one out and have a punch. Go on treat yourself to one of those eggs lol.
    Pinky

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  10. Oh Fiona, she is so cute. Have to say I could not help myself but to play at this one, was it not fun?.
    Love the colours you have used on this, she is a doll!
    So glad things are looking up for you. xx

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  11. Ah! Good news indeed! A proper consultant this time eh?? LOL
    Fabulous basket hun - love it to bits!!
    Hugs,
    Teri x

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  12. A beautiful basket you have made. It's wonderful.
    I have also looked at the other wonderful cards you have made.
    You have a really nice blogg.
    Have a nice day,
    from Anna A in Sweden
    www.annashem.blogspot.com

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  13. This is beautiful, love the pretty colours too!! Tilda ia coloured perfectly and the lace handle looks gorgeous,
    Angela x

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  14. A wonderful basket. I love that Tilda with the tulips- and you have coloured her so beautifully
    Lisa ;)

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  15. This is adorable,love it and what a special little basket to nest those chocolate eggs!!! I think I would just dip into them anyway...lol...
    I am so glad all went well at the hospital,I hope the relief lasts a long while!!
    Hugs xx

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  16. Wow Fiona, I love your basket, so pretty!
    Clairexx

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  17. Hi Fiona a fantastic gift basket and I love the pink really girlie. I am so pleased to hear that the procedure worked hugs Pascale

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  18. Hi Auntie Fiona
    This is amazing the colours are so pretty and the tilda sooo cute. Hope you now feeling the benefit of the hospital visit. tell Uncle that if he lets you eat the chocloate I will send him some choccy biscs
    luv to you both Carol xxx

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  19. OMG Fiona! How PRECIOUS! Thanks so much for the link to the tut! Will be trying this for sure! So happy to hear that the Dr's visit was a success! Third time really is a charm. Pain, pain, go away! xxD

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  20. Ohhh wowww Fiona,what beautiful,i love your image and colours.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  21. Oh this is lovely Fiona - a beautiful basket. Well done.
    Beryl xx

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  22. Fiona this is just beautiful, I love that butterfly it's gorgeous!!, I also love your Papers you picked out for it.
    Thanks for joining us this week on JM.
    Hugs
    Sheila xx

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  23. Wow!!! Fiona this is just stunning. I love the shades of pink you used and Tilda looks just perfect sitting there. I'm so glad everything went well for you at your hospital appointment,and hope you are feeling the benefit.
    ((Hugs)) Vee x

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  24. Hi mum,

    This is adorable!!! I love it, I must have a go myself, fantastic little basket, the paper you have used is delish!!

    Hugs

    Sarah

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  25. Oh hun, I'm glad your back problems are being sorted out now *hugs*
    As for this little beauty you've made - it's utterly divine!
    Have a great weekend Fiona xxx

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  26. A fabulous creation sweetie! Thanks so much for joining us this week. hugs Bev x

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  27. Fiona this is Outstanding, must get you to show me how to do this..have more room in my kitchen, just, than I had in my shed...LOL..so glad you are feeling better and things were done right this time....Love Avril xxxx

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  28. What a georgeous basket!!! Love it!
    Thanks for finding my tutorial useful :)
    Hugs, Lena

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  29. BTW mum, the butterfly punch is made by x-cut.

    Hugs

    Sarah

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  30. Wow great basket it is so cute I love it xx

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Hugs,
Fiona x