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.

Happy crafting
Annette
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Do you wanna build a Snowman?

Happy Christmas Everyone.  

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
• 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

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

This bear's a cracker

One of my favourite bears, in my favourite colour!  

Designed for:
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• 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

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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:

• 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

Card Recipe:

• Beary Merry Christmas by Lili of the Valley (retired image)
• Typed Sentiment

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Teddy Tree

I love Lee Holland's bears, and this one's a real cutie with his mini Christmas tree!

Designed for:
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• 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

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Teddy Garland

A sweet festive bear using an image from Lee Holland's digi shop.

Designed for:
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• White: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Cosy Penguin

Penguins are my favourite Christmas Critter!  

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• 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

Card Recipe:

• 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

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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:

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Mocha Brown Card 240gsm
• Violet Plain Card 290gsm
• Iridescent White Glitter Card 220gsm
• Rich Cream Card Hammered 255gsm

Other:

• Hot Cocoa Cut File by Miss Kate Cutables
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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:

• Dragon Box Silhouette Cut File by Studio Ilustrado
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Post Box Red Smooth 240gsm
• Black Plain Card 240gsm
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Macaw Box

I've made this fun little Macaw themed box using some gorgeous bright card from Papermill Direct

Project Recipe:

• Macaw Box Silhouette Cut File by Stuidio Ilustrado
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Post Box Red Smooth 240gsm
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm
• Black Plain Card 240gsm
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• 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

Card Recipe:

• Squirrel Looking at the Snow by Lee Holland Digis
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Typed Sentiment
• Heidi Swap Minc Foiling machine

Happy crafting
Annette
xx