Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Whisker Kisses

A watercoloured image and stamped sentiment on a red matt and white cardbase.  

This image was really quick to colour.  It's quite large so I decided it would work well in a clean and simple layout like this.






Designed for:
Dies to Die For

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Blues: Tumbled Glass, Prize Ribbon
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg

Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:

Papermill Direct:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday, 26 March 2023

Thank You Bunny

I've recently had the chance to play with the new Alphabet Bunny Bundle (images and papers) from Amanda Jayne Designs which I've used to create this Thank You card.  

I've coloured the lettering with metallic gel pens and layered it onto some pretty blue papers.




Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday, 23 March 2023

Easter Badger

At As You Like It Challenge this week we're asking if you prefer colouring people or critters, which is a super easy one for me!  It's critters every time. I love the cuteness of something cuddly and furry (both in real life and when I'm watercolouring) so I've picked this adorable badger for my Easter themed card.

I've cut the cardbase using my Silhouette machine in a font called Tasty Burger (mmmm, pass the ketchup) and embossed the top layer of yellow which I've then layered onto orange, beige and then white.  I added outline layers for my badger so that he was supported on the cardbase.



Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Badger: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Purples: Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet
  • Yellows: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
Card Recipe:
Papermill Direct:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Spring Robins

I've been playing with the Honey Bee Bird House A2 die to create this card base from some pretty blue papers and biscuit coloured card which is embossed and inked with distress inks to create added texture.  I've stamped, watercoloured and fussy cut some birds to decorate it.







Designed for:
Dies to Die For

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Birds: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

I've been inspired by:
  • Simon's Monday Challenge - Spring
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Mother's Day Quokka

I'd intended to share this card on Sunday but I got side-tracked!  It's a Mother's Day card that I made for my Mother-in-Law.  I decided on a Springtime lemon theme featuring a pretty Daffodil Quokka image on a simple shaped cardbase. 






Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs
Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Background: Tumbled Glass
  • Flower: Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

Papermill Direct:
I've been inspired by:
  • Simon's Monday Challenge - Spring
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Monday, 20 March 2023

Easter Bunny

Did you catch the new release of Alphabunnies today on Create and Craft TV?  The whole set is available as both clear polymer stamps and Digis.





Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday, 19 March 2023

Giraffe with Flowers

What's worse than a giraffe with a sore throat?

A centipede with athlete's foot!

Sorry! I couldn't resist that one!  








Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday, 18 March 2023

Namecard

This is my first sneak peek of the new Alphabet Bunnies being released by Lili of the Valley on Create and Craft on Monday at 5pm.   Make sure you tune in to see the whole set. They're going to be available in clear stamps and digis.




Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Purples: Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion, Kitsch Flamingo

Card Recipe:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday, 15 March 2023

White Christmas

It may be March, but since most of the country has been blanketed in snow I feel justified in sharing a wintry creation!




Designed for:
Dies to Die For

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Trees: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Blues: Prize Ribbon
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:

Papermill Direct:
Other:

  • Flat backed pearl
  • Crystal Glamour Dust
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Easter Flower Giraffe

Do you know why giraffes don't make good pets?

Well, it's because they're too high-maintenance!  

Get it ?!!!  Oh dear. I'll get my coat.






Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Flower: Scattered StrawWild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx