Sunday, June 27, 2010

Family Portrait

Hello everyone...hoping you are all having a fantastic weekend!
I made this card for the Magnolia Ink challenge calling for a family portrait using Magnolia stamps. Well, here is what I came up with.......not exactly up to the high standards of Magnolia, but it was fun to do! Don't think I will be sending it in!!!!!
The German Edwin, of course, is my husband, who is always ready for a party and beer! Had to clip his wings, though, because he is not an angel, close..... but not quite!!!! hahahaha
I'm the cook, of course and our dog Buddy is also represented. The lesser known Martha is my 90 year old mother. She probably wishes she had that much hair! Our humble Magnolia home is in the background.
Thank you for visiting. Hugs, Christina

23 comments:

  1. OH MY GOSH... This is CUTE!!! and I tell you that your post made me laugh!!! LOL..........
    I think you should send it in. You NEVER know what they want at the time.....
    hugs, Janiel

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  2. Very sweet! Cheers, Lora Sinkler-Lake www.crazystamper.typepad.com

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  3. Oh My! ha ha ha, i am really enjoying this one, thanks so much for sharing, LOL
    smiles
    Paola
    P.S: enter it why dont you

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  4. Christina...you seriously MUST send this to Mag Ink. It's as good as the cards I've seen in the mag...and better than some!! You've done a beautiful job...and I think it's extra special because you've used 2 images that are seldome seen. Enter it, girlfriend!! Pat Frank

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  5. This is adorable!! Great job and love your family!! I would send this in a heartbeat! Great job!
    hugz
    deb

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  6. Hello Christina, your post brought my first smile on this sunday morning! How sweet your card is! I DEFINITELY would send it to Mag Ink, because it is so diffirent and interesting in style, BUT also soooooo beautifully made. In french I would say: Cette carte respire la bonne humeur, et l'esprit convivial. Sorry, I have no translation, but it is a commentary that is bright and sunny as today in Montreal.And your story is humerous and sweet at the same time. I loooove it!!!!! Thank's for starting my day with a smile!
    Hugs.
    Danielle xxx

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  7. Christine this just made me smile ! Love all the description about them :) you did awesome !
    Hugs

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  8. Very cool card!! Love it! Great job coloring all your family members. Myrna

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  9. Adorable take on this contest! I was just working on my entry...So imaginative!
    Hugs to you,
    Pam

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  10. Christina, you're a hoot!!!! This is absolutely wonderful. Like everybody before me has said SEND IT IN. If they don't like it, it is their loss. We certainly all enjoy your card. I am sitting here smiling and I can't get over this so amazingly creative card. What a totally awesome job.... Love it!!!!

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  11. Hi Christina!!! How precious is this card! I love it!!!! Your mix of stamps to represent your family is fabulous and so is your coloring! I had to giggle about your hubby's wings! Sorry I've been so absent, but my grandson goes home next weekend and I should be back full force then. Take care and hope you're doing well!!
    hugs
    Sharon

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  12. This is such a cute family and it sure made me smile on those images you picked for the family members. Looks so much fun and cheerful!!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  13. What a cute family portrait! Wonderful blend of images to make this so great. Wonderful coloring too...

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  14. This is such a great family portrait!!!!! Love your coloring, and gramdma looks great!!! =)

    Hugs,
    Noreen

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  15. O this is fabbo! Your story gave me a giggle too! Great explanation of who everyone is..lol. I think you should enter it..what do you have to lose..nothing but you could win alot! Go for it!!
    hugs Leonie

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  16. Oh Christina, I just love your family portrait! How hilarious! You did a great job with this scene, and the best part is the brief story behind each person in your family. Lovely coloring and great idea! Love this to bits! Hugs, Cami

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  17. OMG Christina!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! You did such a good job!!!! PLEASE SUBMIT IT!!!!!! I love Martha as your Mother....too cute!!!
    Chris

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  18. Very cute depiction of your family! Love the way you pulled everything together.
    Kathy Gerace

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  19. OH this is the sweetest family portrait. Well done Christina. Well done. Love it. Stampinjo from Ontario Canada

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  20. Your card gave me the biggest smile possible. Please submit it to the contest. It's the greatest.
    Karen C

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  21. Christina, I think your card is so darling and you should send it in for the Magnolia Ink Challenge along with what you have written on your blog...the reason why you picked each image. It really tickled me to see this wonderful family protrait!!
    Hugs, Suzan

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  22. Perfect now I know just how you family looks like:=D!! Love the story behind everyone. You have done a marvelous job!

    Have a lovely day.
    Hugs//Gunilla

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