I loved these gnomes when I saw them but have only just got my paws on them. I've used the sentiment from the stamp set and added some die cut clouds and sponged sky.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Blue outfits: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
- Green Hat: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Red Hat: Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Beards: Hickory Smoke
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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Although I've been in clean and simple mode a lot lately, I do still love creating some girlie cards with all the trimmings. I also love pretty ribbons (I have all the colours in all the sizes!) and particularly love tying them into double bows alongside a little array of flowers. I've used an organza ribbon here which makes a very tight knot with not too much bulk to the bow. This card was for my mother-in-law who fell over recently and broke her hip. She's on the mend now thankfully and hopefully this little meecie helped cheer her up. Head over to the As You Like It Challenge to join in with our ribbons or buttons challenge. I'm not a huge fan of adding buttons to a card (unless they're novelty ones). I think that stems from my sewing days and it still feels odd to put buttons on a card!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Pinks: Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Rose: Abandoned Coral, Fired Brick, Worn Lipstick, Aged Mahogany
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I have a line up of bubble-blowing bunnies on my card to help celebrate the birthday of a sudsationally special friend.
I decided (rather stupidly) to attempt no-lines colouring again, but the grey ink I used was a little dark so it's more like semi no-lines. Oh well! I added a little grass and some white gel pen accents.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Bunnies: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Blues: Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch
- Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Carved Pumpkin, Rusty Hinge
- Bubbles: Tumbled Glass, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Crushed Olive
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I've been in uber clean and simple mode again with this card, no embellishments at all! I think my sassy little girlie deserves to be the focus of attention with her cheeky little wink and pose! This card was made for a friend who I used to work with whose birthday was last weekend.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Jeans: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
- Pinks: Picked Raspberry
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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James is back again today but this time he's balancing a present on his paw (maybe the football has gotten to his furry head!) I hope there's nothing fragile in that box!
And here is James on his TV outing last Monday with Hochanda:
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Weathered Wood
- Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I love James the bear so was delighted to see that he's back in rubber at Lili of the Valley for their Hochanda launch. I've made him the star of my card with a clean and simple design using a couple of dies and some pearls.
And a little sneak peek of James on his Hochanda TV show last Monday for Lili of the Valley:
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Star: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
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I'm back in Christmas mode today, but since it's my favourite celebration, it fits the bill perfectly for our 'favourite celebration' at As You Like It Challenge. I love Christmas in general (spending time warm and snug at home with friends, family and lots of lovely food) and it's also a great theme to craft for with cards, decorations and gifts. I've used one of my favourite Christmas images on this card which also combines food and friends! It's one of the newly released rubber from Lili of the Valley but is also available as a digi from their website too.
And here are the little furry stars on the TV from Monday's Hochanda show with Lili of the Valley. Obviously they have brighter lights in the TV studio than I have in my dining room because the colours looks a little washed out!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Mice: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Pudding: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Antique Linen
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Weathered Wood, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
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Nancy is one of my favourite characters from CC Designs, but she's been given somewhat of a makeover in this reincarnation as a Viking! I've added some grass and a bit of blue sky around her. I love her confident pose and cheeky grin! I've kept the card design as clean and simple as they come with a simple typed sentiment, inked border and matted onto a kraft cardbase.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Hair/dress: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
- Boots: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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So did you watch the Hochanda show yesterday with the lovely Lorraine? Didn't she do well! I'd have been quivering like a leaf if it'd been me in front of those cameras!
I'm sharing another of the cards that was included in the show, this time it's a cute mouse quartet. If you want to get your paws on these, they're exclusive to Hochanda for a few weeks, and then will be on the Lili of the Valley website. Aren't they adorable!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Yellows: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
I've been inspired by:
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes (using SSS wafer die)
Happy crafting
Annette
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It's TV day today, and if you're near to your screen at 11am and 3pm then tune into Hochanda to see the new Lili of the Valley images, including this cute little reindeer with his robin pal. I love the little string of lights that he's sitting on!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs,
- Reindeer's ears/robin's chest: Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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Ok, after saying yesterday's image was one of my favourites, I am pondering the validity of that claim after playing with this one! Again I love that there's a bunny involved (my favourite LOTV character) but also a bear (you can't go wrong with bears!). What could be better! :0)
Don't forget the Hochanda show is on tomorrow. I'm hoping my cards will be on there too! Keep your eyes peeled and let me know if you spot them because I'm not sure I'll be able to watch it as it's during the day.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur/Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Weathered Wood
- Ground: Pumice Stone, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
I've been inspired by:
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes (using SSS wafer die)
- Cute Card Thursday - CAS
Happy crafting
Annette
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As soon as I saw this image I was itching to ink it up and it's turned out to be one of my favourites from the new set from Lili of the Valley. I love the bears and bunny, and even with so much green (not one of my favourite colours) I was really pleased how it turned out. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs,
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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You may have seen the news that Lili of the Valley is on Hochanda on Monday with some new Christmas designs. I've been busy making samples which I'm sharing over the next week or so. There are some cute new characters and also some older ones returning. I'm so pleased to see some bears in the mix, and also some of my favourite Lili bunnies and mice. I hope you love the new images as much as I do. So here goes with today's sneek peek of one of the new images.
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
- Holly: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Reds: Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
- 'Whites': Weathered Wood
- Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
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I've been a bit absent here lately but I've been working on some samples behind the scenes for a new release at Lili of the Valley. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to share just yet, but trust me, I think they're worth the wait!
Instead I'm sharing a cute little heffalump from Lee Holland which I've used on a birthday card. I've kept the card design flat so he's ideal for posting safely without the risk of him being damaged!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Ellie: Pumice Stone, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Flowers: Wilted Violet, Abandoned Coral, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry
- Ribbon: Picked Raspberry
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I've created a little kitty gift box with my Silhouette and embossed his white chest fur to give it some texture. I have been neglecting both my Silhouette and my embossing folders lately so this has put a tick in both of those boxes! I love embossing when I remember to use it; I think it is a great way to create some texture and can make a card look more professional. It's perfect for our challenge at As You Like It Challenge where the theme is embossing. The 'wet' kind is far too messy for my liking! :0)
Project Recipe:
- Cat Box Silhouette file
- Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
- Natural Twine
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I've masked a few stamps together to make today's card from the Mama Elephant 'Me and my Dragon' stamp set. The sentiment is from the MFT Magical Dragons set and suits it quite well. Dragons are meant to be scary, but this fella reminds me of Toothless from 'How to Train your Dragon'!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Girl's hair: Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs,
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Dragon: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Mountains: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I've loved the Tiny Townies images from Stamping Bella since they were first released and the new butterfly set are no exception. This one's called Blanche and I even love her dainty hands! The folds on the dress were challenging but she didn't turn out too badly for a first attempt! I added some white gel pen speckles on her wings and also some speckles on the sky around her although it doesn't show up well in the photograph!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Hair: Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs,
- Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
- Wings/Ground: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
- Dress: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
From Dies To Die For:
Other:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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I've loved this Go Kreate nesting die since I got it years ago. I don't use it much for cutting the images or panels, but instead for creating the actual cardbase shape. I love the flourished edges and it's a great size for my favourite 6x6 sized cards so I can still get a decent sized image (and some fussy bits) on it. So when I came to consider the new favourite shape or fold at As You Like It Challenge, it had to be this shape!
Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
- Unicorn: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany
- Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint
- Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
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