Embossed Lamb

This week at As You Like It Challenge we want to see your favourite style of embossing, whether it be wet or dry, folder or stylus etc.  While I love the effect of wet embossing, I find it a bit messy to do it myself, and I love the impact of some of my lovely embossing folders. I think they give a wonderful texture to cards, and I love the intricate design of some of my favourite folders. My card today features some embossed daisies which give a 3D texture frame to my watercoloured lamb panel.

Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge

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

• Lamb: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Card Recipe:

• Cute Lamb by Lee Holland Digis
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm
• Mocha Brown Card 240gsm
• 15mm Spotty Ribbon
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Whimsy Stamps Slimline Embossing Folder Daisies
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Spring Fox

This week at As You Like It Challenge we want to see your favourite sketch / layout. This was an easy one for me, because I revisit this particular layout very often. I like the ability to showcase 2 pretty papers (often from my favourite paper designer, Nitwit Collections) with the join covered by some pretty satin ribbon.  I frame a circular image panel with flowers and a double bow in opposite diagonals and a trio of flat backed pearls in the opposite corners. It enables me to use my favourite embellishments (flowers, ribbons and pearls) in a 3D card.

Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• 'Whites': Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

• Fox image by Lee Holland Digis at Etsy
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm
• 6mm Satin Ribbon
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Hip Rosebuds

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Flower Bunny

Today's card is a springtime bunny, using a digi from one of my favourite artists, Lee Holland.  As usual he's watercoloured using Distress Reinkers.  I've used some pastel Springtime tones which I much prefer to bold bright colours as they feel warmer and softer. 

Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Bunny With Flower image by Lee Holland
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm
• 6mm Satin Ribbon
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Hip Rosebuds

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bunny

Today I'm sharing a cute bunny card that I've watercoloured and framed in a Summery floral border.

Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

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
• Flowers: Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

Lili of the Valley:

• Celebrate Stamp Set by Lili of the Valley

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm

Other:

• 6mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Flat backed pearls

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - 4-legged friends

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Flower Bear

I'm often guilty of leaving out a sentiment on my cards, but I actually do prefer it when I remember to include one, even if it's a simple 'happy birthday'.  

Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• The Stamp Corner Online
• Spellbinders sentiment die
• Apple Green Card 240gsm
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Bright and Cheerful

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Badger

Today's question at As You Like It Challenge is whether you like prefer floral or cute themes in your projects. I'm definitely a fan of anything cute and I'm not overkeen on purely floral images (the singel flower held by my cute critter is the closest I'll get to floral images!). I do like floral papers though, but in the main my image will usually include some kind of critter!

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
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Flower: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Badger holding a flower by Lee Holland
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Smooth White Card 160gsm

I've been inspired by:

• TBA

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Spring Bunny

We're asking for your favourite flowers this week at As You Like It Challenge, and although I do like a lot of flowers, roses, tulips and magnolia would probably be my top picks of garden flowers.  However, I especially love orange flowers of pretty much any variety, so I've sneaked in an orange flower into my image, and roses into my embellishments for a double whammy!

Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
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
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Little Friends Rabbit with Daisy by Lili of the Valley
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Cosmos Daisy
• Open Roses
• Mini Rosebuds
• Flat backed pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Beary Sweet Wishes

For someone who doesn't like yellows and oranges, I seem to have a Springtime colour theme going on recently. It must be the hope of warmer days on the horizon. Unfortunately I think we have a short cold spell to get through before we see Spring arrive so I will have to make do with some sunshine inspired crafting instead.

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
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• MFT Sunshine Friends

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Mocha Brown Card 240gsm

Other:

• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Mini Rosebuds

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bunny in a Pot

Another sneak peek of the soon-to-be-relaesed images at Lili of the Valley.   They're due out on Monday so only a couple more days to wait!

Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

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
• Pot: Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Oranges: Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo

Card Recipe:

• Spring Rabbits from Lili of the Valley
• Bubblegum Pink Card 170gsm
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Cosmos Daisy
• Open Roses
• Hip Rosebuds
• Mini Rosebuds
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bunny in a Teacup

The new release at Lili of the Valley is due out on 20 February so I'm sharing a sneak peek of one of the cute new Spring bunnies.

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
• Blues: Uncharted Mariner
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet
• Oranges: Dried Marigold, Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Teacup Bunnies
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Cherry Blossom
• Cosmos Daisy
• Open Roses
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles
• Flat backed pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Easter Chick

There is a new batch of cuteness being released for Easter at Lili of the Valley.  Today's card features one of the sweet chicks who is perfect for a Spring card.

I've watercoloured my image and decorated my card with pretty lemon papers and flowers, topped off with a double organza ribbon bow.

Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

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

• Chick: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Plant pot: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Flower: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion

Card Recipe:

• Little Easter Stamp Set from Lili of the Valley
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Hip Rosebuds

I've been inspired by:

• Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Daisy Bunny Birthday Surprise

I've made a start on my Birthday card stash this month and decided to use some bright colours to cheer up the dark and wet days of January.  

Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs

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

• Bunnies: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Blues: Tumbled Glass, Uncharted Mariner
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Villainous Potion
• Daisy: Scattered Straw, Rusty Hinge, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn

Card Recipe:

• Daisy Daisy Bunny
• Birthday Surprise Bunny with gift
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL34 Squares with Double Stichline
• MFT Happy Birthday

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Something New

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Quokka-tastic

I've used one of the new quokka images from Amanda Jayne Designs to create this simple Birthday card in Springtime colours.  I've die cut the sentiment and created a shadow outline for it using my Silhouette.

Designed for:
Amanda Jayne Designs

Papermill Direct

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

• Quokka: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Flower: Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Daisy Quokka by Amanda Jayne Designs
• Gummiapan Happy Birthday Die
• The Paper Boutique Thank You Square Frame Die

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Woodstock Giallo Card 285gsm
• Terra Rossa Materica Card 250gsm

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Something New (quokka image)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Spring Flowers

There's Spring in the air with this flower shaped cardbase featuring Gnome Spring Flowers and Winnie Fruit Punch Papers from Polkadoodles.  I've watercolour the image with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers and added some flower dies and a Happy Birthday sentiment die.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Outfit: Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness, Forest Moss
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Flowers: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Pot: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Beard: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

• Gnome Spring Flowers from Polkadoodles
• Winnie Fruit Punch Papers from Polkadoodles
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
• Gummiapan Happy Birthday Die
• Enamel Dots

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Spring Flowers

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Millie Mouse Topper Card #2

I've made another simple card using a pre-coloured topper from Amanda Jayne Designs. 

I've die cut and layered the printed image onto alternate lime green and white card to create a frame of added interest.

Card Recipe:

• Millie Mouse Topper from Amanda Jayne Designs
• Woodstock Pistacchio Green Card from Papermill Direct
• Tattered Lace Doily Edge Essential Square Dies
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Be My Valentine Bunny

For my Polkadoodles Digi Choosday card today I've used the adorably cute Love You This Much bunny image to create a cute card in Springtime colours. 

The sentiment is cut using my Silhouette machine and a fancy font, and the pretty papers are from Winnie Fruit Punch Paper Heaven set. The image has been watercoloured using Distress Ink Reinkers and the background blended with some DI inkpads and Heavenly Circles Stencil.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Scattered Straw
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed

Shading enhanced with Derwent Inktense Pencils

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Add a Die Cut
• Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Millie Mouse Topper Card

In a break from my usual tradition of watercolouring my images, today I'm sharing a card made using a beautiful new pre-coloured topper available from Amanda Jayne Designs featuring the adorable little mouse, called Millie Mouse.  

Most of my cards take several hours to watercolour, but this one was much quicker using the topper.  It couldn't have been easier to make, and the hardest part was sticking the delicate frame onto the card without getting glue on my fingers!  

This sweet mouse is very seasonal, with her Spring bulbs, so would be perfect for an Easter or even a cheery 'get well' theme.  

Card Recipe:

• Millie Mouse Mother's Day by Amanda Jayne Designs
• Woodstock Pistacchio Card from Papermill Direct
• Tonic Studio Deco Frame Nesting die set

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Add a Die Cut

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Spring Flower Bunny

For my Polkadoodles Digi Choosday card today I've created a shaped cardbase by merging some tapered rounded triangles around in a circle to create a flower shape.  

The image is called Want to Squeeze You, watercoloured using Distress Ink Reinkers, and the pretty papers are from the Winnie Celebrations 2 paper set.

The flower dies are Creative Expressions Camillia Open and Complete petal sets with some enamel dots in their middles.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Greys: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Hearts and Flowers

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Blanche The Butterfly

I'm on a mission to use some of my older images at the moment, and today's card features Blanche the Butterfly from Stamping Bella.  

I've matted her to give a stencilled background using a Memory Box floral stencil and some blending brushes

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Tiny Townie Blanche the Butterfly from Stamping Bella 
  
• Memory Box Flower Power Stencil
• Blending Brushes

Papermill Direct:

• Daiquiri Cocktail Double Sided pearlised card

Other:

• Tonic Studio Deco Frame Nesting die set

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

The Chick and the Bunny Wobble

Today's card is a Clean & Simple Easter card featuring The Chick and the Bunny Wobble from Stamping Bella.

I've watercoloured the image and added a typed sentiment.  

It's layered onto bright orange card for a Springtime feel and matted onto a rectangle cardbase.

Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Chick & Flower: Scattered Straw, Fossilised Amber, Rusty Hinge
• Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• The Chick and the Bunny Wobble from Stamping Bella

Papermill Direct:

• Intensive Orange Card
• Smooth White Card

Happy crafting
Annette
xx