Snowman with a Chick (in disguise as a robin) on Top

Another shaped card from me, this time with a Snowman!  I really love these hexagons and they are surprisingly sturdy (compared to circular cards) especially with the fold on the corner instead of the top.

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

• Robin: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Snow: Weathered Wood

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Snowman with a Chick on Top
• Stitched Hexagon dies

Other

• Nitwit Snow Princess Papers
• Heavenly Circles Stencil
• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes
• Gems
• Glossy Accents
• Glamour Dust

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Sleepy Teds

At As You Like It Challenge this fortnight we want to know if you prefer Autumn or Winter.  

Although I am not a fan of a cold winter, I do love the festive season and the fact that the warmth and colour of Spring is just around the corner.  

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Greens: Old Paper, Twisted Citron, Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Blues: Tumbled Glass, Broken China
• Yellows: Squeezed Lemonade
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
• Bunny: Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

• Sleepy Teds from Lili of the Valley
• Nitwit Collections Heart of Christmas papers
• Tonic Studio Modern Merry Christmas die

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Santa's Train

I've watercoloured 3 different images from Whimsy's Santa's Train stamp set to create a concertina card.

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Santa's Train

Other:

• Gummiapan Tag die
• Red Ribbon
• Langton Watercolour paper 
• Watercoloured using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Gnometastic Cupcake Birthday Surprise

My card for Polkadoodles Digi Choosday today features Gnometastic Birthday Surprise and some pretty papers from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Paper Heaven 2 set in orange.  I've made a cupcake shaped card using my Silhouette cutting machine and added faux stitching around the papers.  As usual, I've watercoloured my image using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers.

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Stitch it

Happy crafting
Annette
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Inky Thanks

I've been using my Bundles of Blossoms background stamp again, but this time using blue and aqua coloured pads.  I blended some Distress Ink on white card and heat-embossed the blossom stamped image using white embossing powder.  I love this rich 'Cadbury Purple' coloured card to accent the aquas with a 'Thanks' die cut.  I rarely use sequins, but managed to convince myself to pop a couple on the corner for some sparkle.

Card Recipe:

• MFT Bundles of Blossoms Background Stamp
• White Embossing powder
• Crea-lies Stitched Rectangle die
• Simon Says Stamp Thanks Scallop Border Die
• Dark Violet Coloured Card
• Sequins
• Gems
• Ranger Distress Ink Pads

Happy crafting
Annette
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Happy 40th

I was really pleased with how this card turned out for a friend's recent special birthday.  

I created the fabulous pop-up shape with my Silhouette and embellished it with a Birthday Gnome, balloons, bunting and die cut '40' numbers in contrasting colours.  I love making something a bit different for a special birthday.

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

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Blues: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
• Flame: Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• 'Whites': Weathered Wood

Card Recipe:

• Gnometastic Happy Birthday from Polkadoodles
• Silhouette Hexagon Pop Up Card Base by Lori Whitlock
• Whimsy Birthday Word & Shadow Die
• Memory Box Pennant Garland Die
• CC Designs Mini Alphabet and Numbers Dies
• Marine Blue Card Papermill Direct

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Lots of Layers

Happy crafting
Annette
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Birthday Tag Mouse

I am building up a little stash of birthday gift tags and today's features a little Birthday Mouse by Rachelle Anne Miller.  I've use my favourite stencil behind the image and some MFT papers as a topper for the tag shape.

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

• Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Bricks: Tumbled Glass
• Blues: Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Rachelle Anne Miller Sweet Surprise
• Pinkfresh Studio Classic Edgers
• MFT Blossom Papers
• Taylored Expression Brick by Brick Stencil

Other:

• Seam Binding
• Gummipan Large Old Tag

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Stencils
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Dragon with Bunting

At As You Like It Challenge this week we're asking if you like squares or circles, and looking back at my recent creations they've been mainly corners rather than curves, but if I really ask myself what I prefer, it's definitely circles. I like that they're softer than the harshness of a angle and I like the handmade quality of a shaped card. This Tattered Lace doily die is one of my favourites for circular cards because of all the lacy detail around the edge.

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

• Dragon: Prize Ribbon, Chipped Sapphire, Speckled Egg, Dusty Concorde
• Ground: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
• Flags: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

• Dragon with Bunting from Lee Holland
• 15mm Organza Ribbon
• Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossom
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Tattered Lace Foundation Doily Die
• Happy Birthday Gummipan die
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles
• Flat backed pearls

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes / Birthdays

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bundle Girl with Reindeer

This is the last one in my Hexagon series. I've really loved making this shape of card. It's so easy, but I think it really stands out.

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

• Reindeer: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Bricks: Tumbled Glass
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• 'Whites': Weathered Wood

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Bundle Girl with Reindeer
• Taylored Expression Brick by Brick stencil
• Stitched Hexagon dies
• Maja Design Paper pad (no longer stocked)
• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes (no longer stocked)

Other

• Gems
• Glossy Accents
• Glamour Dust

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Jasper the Halloween Kitty

For my Polkadoodles Digi Choosday project this fortnight, I've been making some little treat baggies for the ghosts and ghouls who visit on Hallowe'en this year.  My little treat bag is decorated with a cropped Jasper Kitty, and a sentiment from the Halloween Trick or Treat bundle. As always, my image is watercoloured using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers.

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Holly Christmouse

This little mouse is another from the new release at Lili of the Valley. He's Mouse with Holly and I think he's adorable. I love his little coat.

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Browns: Frayed Burlap
• Sky: Twisted Citron
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

• Mouse with Holly from LOTV
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Tonic Studio Modern Merry Christmas
• Crealies Double Stitch Square Nesting dies

Happy crafting
Annette
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Rooftop Reindeer

I've inked up a rooftoop of fun today using this snowy image from the new release at Lili of the Valley.

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Seat: Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Antlers: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans, Black Soot
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Speckled Egg

Card Recipe:

• Rooftop Reindeer from Lili of the Valley
• Glossy Accents
• Glamour Dust Glitter
• Nitwit Collections Papers

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Sparkle
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
• Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Festive Gnome

I've been playing with another image from the soon-to-be released set due out soon from Lili of the Valley.  Today's sneak peek is Festive Gnome, on a simple design with a die cut sentiment and stenciled background.

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

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Background: Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood
• Yellows: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Speckled Egg

Card Recipe:

• Festive Gnome
• Glossy Accents
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• MFT Pop Up Holiday Greeting Dies
• Taylored Expressions Brick by Brick stencil

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Sparkle
• Creatalicious - Anything Goes with Optional Gnomes
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Heffalumps

I often go overboard with the embelishments when it comes to wedding themes.  In this case it's an engagement card for some friends of ours who live in The Netherlands featuring a pair of loved up heffalumps from Stamping Bella. 

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

• Ellies: Pumice Stone, Hicory Smoke, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Ellies Loves Phant from Stamping Bella
• Maja Design Papers

Other:

• Velvet Ribbon
• Organza Ribbon
• Spiders Web Ribbon (White)
• Memory Box Bistro Label die
• Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossom
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Lily Flowers
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Teddy Pudding

I'm sharing a sneek peek from the new release due out soon from Lili of the Valley.  This one is Teddy Pudding and I've teamed him with an inky stencilled backdrop and one of the new sentiments also in the next LOTV release.  Simples!

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo
• Pudding: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Tea Dye, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint
• Sky: Weathered Wood, Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Speckled Egg, Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

• Teddy Pudding & Sentiment from Lili of the Valley
• Glossy Accents
• Glamour Dust Glitter
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Double Stitched Square Nesting Dies
• White Gel Pen
• Taylored Expressions Brick by Brick stencil

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Sparkle
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Sweater Safari

My favourite wild animals are big cats, and in particular tigers. I've always loved them, in all shapes and sizes, from the beautiful Siberian Tiger to the lovable Tigger from Winnie The Pooh!  For today's card I've combined this cutie from MFT with his sweater wearing safari buddies.

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

• Giraffe/Tiger: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Elephant/Zebra/Ground: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Bricks: Weathered Wood
• Blues: Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Sweater Weather on Safari
• Sentiment from Sweater Weather In The Woods
• Taylored Expression Brick by Brick stencil

Other:

• Sweet Dixie Large Christmas Snowflake die
• Pearls

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Santa's Tags

I'm sharing tags galore today with these fun little stamps from Whimsy's Santa's Train.

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Whimsy Stamps Santa's Train
• Pinkfresh Studio Essential Classic Edgers

Other:

• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes
• Gummipian Large Tag die
• 15mm Snowflake Ribbon
• 3mm flat backed pearls
• Glamour Dust
• Glossy Accents

I've been inspired by:

• Allsorts Challenge - Add Some Sparkle

Happy crafting
Annette
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Bella Bear Journal

For my Polkadoodles Digi Choosday project today I've made a little journal diary using my Zutter Ringbinder and some mountboard which I've covered with pretty floral papers from the Winnie Fruit Punch papers and a cute Bella Bear Daisy.  The stripe of green gingham on the spine is from Lily Bug Love Paper Heaven 2 Papers.  My image is watercoloured using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers.

I've been inspired by:

• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes / Bright Colours

Happy crafting
Annette
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Penguin Mug

My Christmas card box is filling up nicely, and here's another cutie to pop in there ready for December.

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

• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Bricks: Tumbled Glass
• Outfit: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire
• Oranges: Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
• Greys: Hickory Smoke

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• The Penguin and the Marshmallow
• Taylored Expression Brick by Brick stencil
• Stitched Hexagon dies
• Maja Design Paper pad (no longer stocked)
• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes (no longer stocked)

Other

• Gems
• Glossy Accents
• Glamour Dust

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Birthday Badger

When I saw this adorable badger in Lee Holland's Etsy shop 30% off Multibuy offer, I just had to have him!  

I thought he might be flexible enough for Christmas cards, but after colouring him with some Spring grass under his paws I decided to give him a birthday theme.

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

• Fur: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot 
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

• Badger with Present by Lee Holland Digis
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• MFT Hanging Happy Birthday Sign
  

Happy crafting
Annette
xx