Besties

I love making cards for my friends, mainly because I belive that many of those who are creative themselves will appreciate how much time and love has gone into making something unique and handmade for them.  Today's card is a little 'thank you' card for my bestie, featuring two little critter friends itself.

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

• Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Puppy: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Flower: Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• Jack Patch and Puss Big Flower from LOTV
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL67 Double Stitched Ovals
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies Extreme Labels and Tags No.12
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL Stitched Rectangles
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Stitched Ovals
  

Happy crafting
Annette
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Frost Loving Friends

I love the Stacey Yacula critters, especially her bunnies and pingus, so this little stamp featuring both of them is perfect for me.  I couldn't wait for next Christmas to be able to get it inky so I'm stocking up early for 2021's Christmas cards!

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

• Bunny: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Pingu: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
• Greens: Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Frost Loveing Friends from MFT
• Maya Design Papers

Other:

• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Crystal Glamour Dust
• Glossy Accents
• 3mm flat backed pearls
  

Happy crafting
Annette
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Snow Flurry

It's Digi Choosday at Polkadoodles and I've teamed this cute snowy image of Winnie Winterland Polar Friends and a spotty Eden Heaven background paper to represent snow.  

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

• Polar Bear: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy
• 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
• Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Ground: Speckled Egg
  

Happy crafting
Annette
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Christmas Presents

Christmas may be over but as Santa bought me a few Christmas image stamps it would be a shame not to get a few of them inky!  He was kind enough to send me this lovely set from Colorado Crafts, and I've inked up all 3 images from it, the first being these cute critters playing with their presents.

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

• Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

• Colorado Craft Christmas Presents
• Maya Design Coffee in the Arbor papers
  

Happy crafting
Annette
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James is a Cracker of a Bear

I've always preferred pastels than brights, in particular pink and blue; the feminine pink offset with the baby blue.  I've used my two favourite colours for this James the Bear card.  I love how pink looks for Christmas cards.

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry
• Greys: Pumice Stone

Card Recipe:

• James Christmas Cracker
• Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Border Dies
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Maya Design papers
• Tonic Studios Modern Merry Christmas
• Embroidery thread
• Gems

Happy crafting
Annette
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Gnome for Christmas

I've used Whimsy Stamps Gnome for Christmas on today's circle shaped card, and a little plaid paper from MFT.  I love the circle shape, but to stop it 'rocking' I've cut a sliver off the base of the back of the card to give it a bit of stability!

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

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Wood: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs 
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Greys: Hickory Smoke

Happy crafting
Annette
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Santa's Boots

I'm planning ahead for next December already making a Christmas card using Holibobs Santa from Polkadoodles for today's Digi Choosday Challenge.  I've watercoloured him using DI inks and mounted the image onto red card cut into the shape of Santa's boot.  The white 'fur' is glitter card (which I find impossible to photograph), and the sole is a thin strip of black card.  I've then drawn in highlight with a white gel pen.

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

• Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
• Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Reds: Candied Apple, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
• Snow: Speckled Egg, Weathered Wood
• Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Something New (image, cardbase shape)
• Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
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Heffalump Tags

There's a new release of cute babies and critters at  Lili of the Valley today, and I've made a little trio of tags using some ellies and a fabulous new die (gorgeous Xmas pressie from a lovely friend).  

These Nitwit Collections Papers are some of my favourites with their auqa blue and lilacs, so they were the colour inspiration for my ellie tags.

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

• Ellies: Tattered Rose, Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
• Outfits: Speckled Egg, Broken China, Peacock Feathers
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Ground: Old Paper, Pumice Stone

Card Recipe:

• Lili of the Valley Elephants
• Gummiapan Large Old Tag die
• Pinkfresh Studio Classic Edgers
• MFT Stitched Basic Edges 2
• Flat Backed Pearls
• 6mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers

I've been inspired by:

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

Happy crafting
Annette
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Nuts!

I've got one final page left to share with you from my planner (which turned out to be a labour of love, as the pages took a while to plan out themselves!)  This one features Bundles of Hugs from Whimsy Stamps, watercoloured as usual.  I thought he was a autumnal kind of image so he's been used to decorate September's page.

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
• Acorns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
• Sky: Tumbled Glass

Happy crafting
Annette
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Baby Bunny

It's a new year and there are some new baby images soon to be released at Lili of the Valley.  This one's a cute little bunny and I've made a babygro shaped cardbase for her to sit on.

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

• Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Pinks: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany
• Whites: Weathered Wood, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot

Card Recipe:

• Lili of the Valley Baby Animal Rabbit
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Circle Stax
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Nitwit Collections Papers butterfly Kisses
• Button Twine
  
• Cardbase is a Silhouette cutting file

Happy crafting
Annette
xx