Saturday, 28 December 2024
Bee Card
I've adapted this bee hexagonal box to make a folded cardbase for a bee themed notelet using some brightly coloured card by Papermill Direct.
Wednesday, 25 December 2024
Do you wanna build a Snowman?
Happy Christmas Everyone.
Designed for:
Lili of the Valley
Designed for:
Lili of the Valley
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Branch: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
- Snow: Hickory Smoke, Speckled Egg
- Blacks: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Gifts on the Tree digi from Lili of the Valley (retired image)
- MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Plain Red Card 290gsm
- 15mm Organza Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cosmos Daisy
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crystal Glamour Dust
Annette
xx
Saturday, 21 December 2024
This bear's a cracker
One of my favourite bears, in my favourite colour!
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Snow: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- Teddy with Christmas Cracker by Lee Holland Digis
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Bubblegum Pink Card 170gsm
- 6mm Satin Ribbon
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cosmos Daisy
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Tulip Flowers
- Crystal Glamour Dust
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
Annette
xx
Friday, 20 December 2024
Christmas Carols
I'm sharing the final card that I've made for the Lili of the Valley design team. This card was made before I stepped back from the design team but it's perfect for the Festive build up to Christmas day.
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
- Snow: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- Beary Merry Christmas by Lili of the Valley (retired image)
- Typed Sentiment
Annette
xx
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Teddy Tree
I love Lee Holland's bears, and this one's a real cutie with his mini Christmas tree!
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Green: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Branch: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
- Snow: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- 3 Christmas Teddy Bears by Lee Holland Digis
- MFT Dienamcis Stitched Square Stax
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Plain Red Card 290gsm
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
Annette
xx
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Teddy Garland
A sweet festive bear using an image from Lee Holland's digi shop.
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- White: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Teddy Bear with Christmas Decorations by Lee Holland Digis
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Plain Red Card 290gsm
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL24 Rectangles with Stichline
Annette
xx
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Cosy Penguin
Penguins are my favourite Christmas Critter!
Card Recipe:
Annette
xx
- Cosy Penguin by Lili of the Valley Digi Shop
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Plain Red Card 290gsm
- Typed sentiment
- Glamour Dust
- Glossy Accents
- Water coloured using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers
Annette
xx
Monday, 16 December 2024
Snowy Mouse on Fern Branch
Lee Holland's little snowy critters are some of my favourite images for a Christmas card. This little mouse on his tree branch sniffing at the snow is adorable.
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Snow: Hickory Smoke, Speckled Egg
- Mouse on Fern Tree by Lee Holland
- MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- 6mm Satin Ribbon
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crystal Glamour Dust
- Flat Backed Pearls
Annette
xx
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Hot Cocoa
Today's creations are some festive Christmas cards made using my Silhouette. I've used one of my favourite NitWit Collections paper pads in 2 lilac patterns. I've adapted the cutting files a little to adapt them into side-fold shaped cards.
Card Recipe:
Annette
xx
Papermill Direct:
Other:- Hot Cocoa Cut File by Miss Kate Cutables
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes
Annette
xx
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Dragon Box
Following yesterday's Macaw, today I'm sharing a dragon gift box using some beautiful bright red card from Papermill Direct.
Project Recipe:
Annette
xx
- Dragon Box Silhouette Cut File by Studio Ilustrado
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Post Box Red Smooth 240gsm
- Black Plain Card 240gsm
Annette
xx
Friday, 13 December 2024
Macaw Box
I've made this fun little Macaw themed box using some gorgeous bright card from Papermill Direct
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Snow Squirrel
This fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to see Anything Christmas! Nice and easy theme in the final week before the big day!
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Snow: Weathered Wood, Speckled Egg
- Squirrel Looking at the Snow by Lee Holland Digis
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Typed Sentiment
- Heidi Swap Minc Foiling machine
Annette
xx
Thursday, 28 November 2024
There's gnome time like Christmas
Today's card is featuring one of my favourite Christmas embellishments; glitter! I'm not a huge fan of using metallic card on my crafts, partly because it's so difficult to photograph, but I do love a sprinkling of glitter on my festive cards. I use glamour dust, which is really fine glitter, and glossy accents to stick it on.
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Whites: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- Gnome with Candy Cane image by Lee Holland Digis
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- 15mm Organza Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crystal Glamour Dust
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
Annette
xx
Friday, 22 November 2024
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Santa Suit
It's time to catch up with some blogposts as I've been AWOL for a few weeks. Today's card is one of a small batch that I've made using my Silhouette for hubby's chums. It was quite fussy to cut and stick, but I made a set of half a dozen so had a mini production run going with my Silhouette at one point.
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Christmas Post
I'm a little late this week posting my card for As You Like It Challenge.
This week we want to know your favourite embellishment. I keep returning to this card layout time and time again because I love the soft ribbon tied in a double bow and pretty paper flowers framing my watercoloured image.
Lili of the Valley
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Envelopes: Old Paper
- Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- Lili of the Valley
- MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Post Box Red Smooth 240gsm
- 15mm Organza Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crystal Glamour Dust
- Flat backed pearls
Annette
xx
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Bunny present
Hot on the heals of yesterday's post, this fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to see your favourite critters. Bob-tailed bunnies are one of my favourite cute and fluffy critters, but I also like cuddly teddy bears, so this image which features both is perfect for this theme!
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lili of the Valley
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lili of the Valley
Papermill Direct
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Bear: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Bunny: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Weathered Wood, Speckled Egg
- Image by Lili of the Valley
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Typed Sentiment and Foiling Machine with Green Foil
Annette
xx
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Decorating the Tree
I'm late with my post but last fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we wanted to know if you prefer ribbon or twine, and this is an easy choice for me as I have a huge box of ribbon rolls, in various colours, textures and widths. My favourite is a lovely 15mm satin ribbon tied in a double bow, which beautifully frames the festive image that I've watercoloured for today's card. I love the softness of the ribbon and the beautiful range of colours to accent my card.
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lili of the Valley
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lili of the Valley
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Weathered Wood, Speckled Egg
- Image by Lili of the Valley
- MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
- Glossy Accents
- Flat Backed Pearls
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crystal Glamour Dust
Annette
xx
Thursday, 3 October 2024
Polar Stars
I've been a little AWOL recently as I've been crazy busy and haven't had much time for any crafting which is also making me a little stir-crazy! Anyway, I do have a card to share with yout day because this fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to know if you prefer square or some other shaped cardbases. While I love a shaped cardbase, a 6" square really is my go-to cardbase. I find it's not too big to fill the space, and I prefer the square to a rectangle.
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Greys: Hickory Smoke
- Starry Night by Lili of the Valley
- MFT Dienamcis Stitched Square Stax
- Flat Backed Pearls
- 15mm Satin Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Mini Rosebuds
- Simon's Monday Challenge - Christmas / Winter Card
Annette
xx
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Badger Brush
This week at As You Like It Challenge we want to see your favourite die, and for me it's a simple stitched circle. I love the circle dies, and have them in vairous styles, including double stitched, pierced and deckled, but the simple stitch is my favourite. I love the subtle texture without taking the focus away from the image or embelishments.
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tea Dye
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Brush: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Hickory Smoke
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
- Badger digi from Lee Holland Digis
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- 15mm Organza Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
Annette
xx
Saturday, 7 September 2024
Puppy Carols
Yup, I'm still in festive mode! Well, it does feel like summer's over now!
Designed for:
Lili of the Valley
Designed for:
Lili of the Valley
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Yellows: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Annette
xx
Thursday, 5 September 2024
Gnome Flower
This fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to know if you prefer flat or layered cards. I've used my favourite layout on today's card, which is 2 different patterned papers with a ribbon covering the join, and some pretty flowers framing my watercoloured image. It seems to be my default layout, so I'm going to opt for layered as my favourite!
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Oranges: Dried Marigold, Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
- 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Gnome with Flowers by Lee Holland Digis
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
- Seam binding
- Enamel dots from Hobbycraft
Annette
xx
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Tree-mendous
Is anyone else thinking about Christmas!!!
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Tree Trunk: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Hat: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Teddy Bear decorating a Christmas Tree
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Dark Green Plain Card 240gsm
- Typed Sentiment
Annette
xx
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Cute Koala
I really love making shpaed cards, so I've made this fun koala bear card using some pearlescent grey layers and scraps of white, dark greys and black for the accents. He's a tent fold cardbase so he sits up to display.
Designed for:
Designed for:
Papermill Direct
Card Recipe:
Annette
xx
Papermill Direct:
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Annette
xx
Saturday, 24 August 2024
Woolly Balls
I saw Lee's digitally coloured image of this woolly ball bear recently which has inspired me to share this version which I've watercoloured with Distress Reinkers. I've used hot foil on the sentiment to give it some shine, but have otherwise kept the card clean and simple to give the adorable bear centre stage.
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Designed for:
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Woolly balls: Too many colours to remember (sorry!)
- Little Teddy holding balls of Wool by Lee Holland Digis
- Heidi Swapp Foiling machine & blue metalic foil
- Typed Sentiment
Annette
xx
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Panda Tumble
This fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we're asking you to showcase your favourite colouring medium.
I love my Distress Ink Reinkers, which I decant into a palette and use as watercolours with a paintbrush.
I've tried watercolour pencils but I keep returning to the reinkers, although they are quite messy, especially with kittens jumping on my desk!
I have previously used Copics, but they were very expensive and once I'd dabbled with watercolouring, I was hooked!
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Panda: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Panda on a Branch by Lee Holland Digis
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- 15mm Organza Ribbon
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cherry Blossom
- Open Roses
- Mini Rosebuds
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
- Enamel dots from Hobbycraft
Annette
xx
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Plant a Garden
I really love these little critters by Colorado Craft Company and I've used one of the background stamps which I've fussy cut to create a small scene. The background is a simple embossed panel with a stamped sentiment from another Colorado Craft Company stamp set.
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Card Recipe:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Greens: Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Butterfly: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
Card Recipe:
- Colorado Craft Summer Garden Stamp
- Colorado Craft Rooting for You (sentiment)
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Dark Green Plain Card 240gsm
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
- Nellie Snellen Embossing Folder
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment
Annette
xx
Friday, 16 August 2024
Chubby Sheep
I've made this Chubby Sheep cut file into a tent-fold cardbase for a fun shaped card. I love making shaped cards, and this one is really effective with just some cream hammered card (for texture) and scraps of black and white. I've inked around the edge of the cream to give it a bit more interest.
Designed for:
Designed for:
Thursday, 8 August 2024
Sledging
At As You Like It Challenge this fortnight we are asking if you prefer bugs, feather or fur. This was another easy choice for me because I love most things cute and fluffy! I am also not keen on any kind of creepy crawly and I don't like things that flutter around so that discounts most birds! Today's furry critter is looking particularly cute which her little snowman sledge.
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
Annette
xx
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Scarf: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sledge: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
- Stamp Corner Online Winter Magic
- Smooth White Card 160gsm
- Sage green seam binding
- Nitwit Collections Papers
- Cosmos Daisy
- Open Roses
- Hip Rosebuds
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
- Enamel dots from Hobbycraft UK
Annette
xx
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