Bunny Stand

The challenge starting today at As You Like It Challenge is a tough one for me, because we need to choose between two of my favourite embellishments; flowers and ribbon.  

Then I reminded myself of the original purpose of the As You Like It Challenge challenge; why it was set up in the first place, which was to create things that made us happy; things we'd enjoy making and be proud to share.  

So I decided I wasn't going to choose between my two favourite embellies, and instead use both!  I know it's kinda against the rules, but I decided that I wrote the rules for this challenge, so I'm going to allow myself to break them this week, because choosing one over the other simply wouldn't be right in my book!

This card was made for a friend who I used to work with a couple of years ago. We still catch up for lunch once a month.  I tried to make sure it was suitably 'Springlike' to suit the season!

I'm loving my new card stand die.  This is a picture just of the stand. It's quite ornate, but so easy to make.  I tried to link it up to the store where I bought it, but I think they've taken it off their website which is a shame.

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

• Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet

Card Recipe:

• MFT Easter Bunnies
• Versafine Ink Pad
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Hip Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Mini Rosebuds
• Wild Orchid Crafts Lily Flowers
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
• Cardmaking Magic Easel Card Stand

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Circles
• Penny Black and More - Spring
• Country View - Easter/Spring
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Coffee Sue

I've used Sue tapping away on her laptop to make a "new job" card for a friend.  Although I posted it a week ago today, unfortunately I'm not sure it's arrived in time for her first day; apparently her postie was rushed to A&E half way through his round (I suspect he collapsed under the weight of her recent craft orders) but hopefully it'll be with her soon.

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

• Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain 
• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• CC Designs Coffee Sue
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2
• MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges 2
• MFT Plaid Patterns Papers

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Happy Easter

I'm just popping in to wish you all a Happy Easter! 

Have a wonderful weekend and I hope the sun is shining where you are.

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
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Blues: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
• Ground: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• Magnolia Tilda with Little Chickens
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL67 Double Stitched Ovals
• Crealies Duo Dies Flowers 17
• Cardmaking Magic Easel Card Stand
• Flat backed pearls

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Spring Mood Board (chicks, blooms, lilac)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Eek! It's Your Birthday

I have had another little play with these little meecies today. Isn't this little guy cute!

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

• Mouse: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Blues: Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
• Oranges: Dried Marigold, Rusty Hinge
• Table: Weathered Wood, Black Soot
• Ground: Antique Linen

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• MFT It's a Mice Time to Celebrate
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2
• MFT Plaid Patterns papers

I've been inspired by:

• MFT Colour Challenge

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Easter Boxes

I've made some little Easter gift boxes and matching tags. They're filled with mini eggs so hopefully they'll be popular!  ;0)

Card Recipe:

• Spring Rabbit with Egg 2 from LOTV
• Two Little Bunnies from LOTV
• Little Chick from LOTV
• Lawn Fawn Scalloped Treat Box
• MFT Stitched Scallop Basic Edges
• 3mm Satin Ribbon
• Create a Smile Cool Cuts Tags XS

I've been inspired by:

• Country View - Easter/Spring (using DI reinkers)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Roar like a Tiger

My favourite animals are cats, in particular tigers. I've loved them since I was very young and recall researching them for a project at primary school.  They're so beautiful and graceful, and I love watching documentaries about them.  The Siberian tiger is my favourite but there only a few hundred left so they're very endangered.  There aren't very many tiger images available either, but this cutie from Lee Holland fits the bill perfectly.

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

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

Card Recipe:

• Tiger from Lee Holland
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Wild Orchid Crafts Open Roses
• Wild Orchid Crafts Lily Flowers
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL65 Double Stitched Circles
• Flat backed pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Party Hat

I can't remember the last time that I heat-embossed, but I like the white-on-colour embossed text and decided to give it a try on today's card.  The little meecie is from my new MFT set and I love this little guy doing his happy-dance!  I've stuck the sentiment banner with foam pads and created a little wave in it by alternating raised bits with areas stuck directly onto the card.

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

• Fur: Pumice Stone, Black Soot, Tattered Rose
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Purples: Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• It's a Mice Time To Celebrate from MFT
• Versafine Ink Pad
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2
• MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges 2
• MFT Petite Plaid papers
• Embossing ink pad
• White embossing powder

I've been inspired by:

• MFT Sketch Challenge
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Animal Antics

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

I'm grumpy without you

I love these cuties from CC Designs.  It's taken me a couple of attempts to make something that I'm happy with, but that's nothing to do with the stamps, more just me getting the right layout and colouring.  Isn't his expression just adorable.

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Fur: Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Shaded Lilac

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Cutie Cats from CC Designs
• Versafine Ink Pad
• Roses all Over MFT papers
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Animal Antics using Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers

Happy crafting
Annette
xx