Sunday 31 March 2019

Hello

I've opted for a fully loaded feminine card today in contrast to my recent flurry of CAS 'masculine' creations.  This one's been nobbled by hubby to give to his mum as a Mother's day card so I hope she likes it.  

It's also a change from my usual top (tent) fold cards because it has a decorated stand which holds the main card base.  I've also used one of my favourite Crealies double stitched circle nesting dies; they're such a fabulous size and this isn't even the biggest one in the set!




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, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Dress: Pumice Stone
  • Flowers: Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
Card Recipe:
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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday 30 March 2019

Special birthday

This is the card I've made for my uncle's birthday next week.  He and my aunt are keen campers so this image is perfect for him.  I added some doodled stitching around the numbers for some added interest and also added a hand-drawn suitcase on the roof-rack because I didn't want to fussy cut the bars of the roof-rack!

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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Friday 29 March 2019

80th Birthday

It's my uncle's 80th birthday next week and my aunt asked me to make him a card for her to give to him.  I really struggle with masculine cards so I hope this is special enough. It's a design I've used before but I've personalised it with both his name and age to make it a little bit more special.



Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy 
  • Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
  • Overalls: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Steps, hat, shirt: Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Paint: Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • Ground, brush: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 28 March 2019

Birthday Bunny

We want to know what your go-to colouring medium is at As You Like It Challenge this week. It's fairly safe to say that mine is watercolouring with my DI reinkers. I like not only how they look, but also the process of the watercolouring with the paintbrush and I take my time over it. Some of them can take me quite a while, but it's something I do for pleasure, not a race.


Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Butterfly: Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet, Victorian Velvet
  • Daffodil: Fossilized Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

I've been inspired by:


Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 27 March 2019

Cheeky Monkies

I've been monkeying around again with these cuties from CC Designs. They're the definition of 'cheeky monkey'!


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, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:

I've been inspired by:


Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 20 March 2019

Let's Monkey Around

These little monkey images are the cutest. I just love this one's happy expression!


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, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 17 March 2019

Hippity Hoppity Hop

There seem to have been a lot of bunnies on my blog recently, and today's no exception with this cutie from Lee Holland.  
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, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Butterfly: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry
  • Basket: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
  • Flowers: Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday 16 March 2019

Spring Cuties

I've got a couple more Easter cards to make but I feel quite ahead this year so I'm wearing a smug little 'Little Miss Organised' grin!  This image is Spring Sheep from Lili of the Valley's Spring Sweeties stamp set.



Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Sheep: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Pumice Stone
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint
  • Background: Victorian Velvet
  • Flowers: Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 14 March 2019

Bunny with Daffodils

We want to know your favourite dies or stencils today at As You Like It Challenge.  I really love my stitched dies because of the texture and interest, and in particular the circles. These XXL dies from Crealies are fabulous because they're such a great size (and this isn't even the largest in the set).


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, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 13 March 2019

Honeybears

The stuffies are my favourite characters from Stamping Bella and these honeybears are still one of my most treasured stamps from the range. I've teamed them with a sentiment from another Stamping Bella stamp to create a 'just because' card.


Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Scattered Straw, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
  • Grass: Shabby Shutters, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Beehive: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo
  • Branch:  Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain

Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:

I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 6 March 2019

Happy Bird-day

Today's card is a clean and simple bird-day them featuring this tweet little birdie from Stacey Yakula.  I love this birdie's cute expression.




Water-coloured on Langton Watercolour paper with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Birdie: Mermaid Lagoon
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass, Milled Lavender
  • Flower: Wilted Violet

Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:

I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx