Thursday 3 October 2024

Polar Stars

I've been a little AWOL recently as I've been crazy busy and haven't had much time for any crafting which is also making me a little stir-crazy!  Anyway, I do have a card to share with yout day because this fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to know if you prefer square or some other shaped cardbases.  While I love a shaped cardbase, a 6" square really is my go-to cardbase.  I find it's not too big to fill the space, and I prefer the square to a rectangle.



Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • Greys: Hickory Smoke
Card Recipe:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx




Thursday 19 September 2024

Badger Brush

This week at As You Like It Challenge we want to see your favourite die, and for me it's a simple stitched circle. I love the circle dies, and have them in vairous styles, including double stitched, pierced and deckled, but the simple stitch is my favourite. I love the subtle texture without taking the focus away from the image or embelishments.


Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Brush: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Hickory Smoke
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday 7 September 2024

Puppy Carols

Yup, I'm still in festive mode!  Well, it does feel like summer's over now!


Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
  • Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Yellows: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 5 September 2024

Gnome Flower

This fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we want to know if you prefer flat or layered cards.  I've used my favourite layout on today's card, which is 2 different patterned papers with a ribbon covering the join, and some pretty flowers framing my watercoloured image.  It seems to be my default layout, so I'm going to opt for layered as my favourite!





Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Skin: Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Oranges: Dried Marigold, Fossilised Amber, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
  • 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 4 September 2024

Tree-mendous

Is anyone else thinking about Christmas!!!


Designed for:
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Tree Trunk: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Hat: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 28 August 2024

Cute Koala

I really love making shpaed cards, so I've made this fun koala bear card using some pearlescent grey layers and scraps of white, dark greys and black for the accents.  He's a tent fold cardbase so he sits up to display.


Designed for:
Papermill Direct

Card Recipe:
Papermill Direct:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday 24 August 2024

Woolly Balls

I saw Lee's digitally coloured image of this woolly ball bear recently which has inspired me to share this version which I've watercoloured with Distress Reinkers.  I've used hot foil on the sentiment to give it some shine, but have otherwise kept the card clean and simple to give the adorable bear centre stage.




Designed for:
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Worn Lipstick
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Woolly balls: Too many colours to remember (sorry!)
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 22 August 2024

Panda Tumble

This fortnight at As You Like It Challenge we're asking you to showcase your favourite colouring medium. 

I love my Distress Ink Reinkers, which I decant into a palette and use as watercolours with a paintbrush.  

I've tried watercolour pencils but I keep returning to the reinkers, although they are quite messy, especially with kittens jumping on my desk!  

I have previously used Copics, but they were very expensive and once I'd dabbled with watercolouring, I was hooked!




Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Panda: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
  • Browns: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Tuesday 20 August 2024

Plant a Garden

I really love these little critters by Colorado Craft Company and I've used one of the background stamps which I've fussy cut to create a small scene.  The background is a simple embossed panel with a stamped sentiment from another Colorado Craft Company stamp set.




Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Greens: Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Butterfly: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Friday 16 August 2024

Chubby Sheep

I've made this Chubby Sheep cut file into a tent-fold cardbase for a fun shaped card.  I love making shaped cards, and this one is really effective with just some cream hammered card (for texture) and scraps of black and white. I've inked around the edge of the cream to give it a bit more interest.


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Thursday 8 August 2024

Sledging

At As You Like It Challenge this fortnight we are asking if you prefer bugs, feather or fur.  This was another easy choice for me because I love most things cute and fluffy! I am also not keen on any kind of creepy crawly and I don't like things that flutter around so that discounts most birds!  Today's furry critter is looking particularly cute which her little snowman sledge.



Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge


Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Scarf: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sledge: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Reds: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
  • 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Speckled Egg
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 4 August 2024

Birthday Bear

I've watercoloured a Lee Holland image and framed him with some Summery papers.



Designed for:
Lee Holland


Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
Card Recipe:

Saturday 3 August 2024

Bee Box

I've made this fun Bee Box using my Silhouette and some gorgoues bright yellow card accented with plain black and vellum for the wings.



Designed for:
Papermill Direct

Project Recipe:

Papermill Direct:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Friday 2 August 2024

Sledging Bear

Despite the current heatwave, I'm in Christmas mode!





Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Bear: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Sledge: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
  • Scarf: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Wednesday 31 July 2024

Kitty Chef

Today's card is a simple watercoloured image matted onto layers of lilac and purple.




Designed for:
Dies to Die For
Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Ground: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord
  • Greys: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:

From Dies To Die For:

Papermill Direct:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Tuesday 30 July 2024

Bunny

Today I'm sharing a cute bunny card that I've watercoloured and framed in a Summery floral border.




Designed for:
Lili of the Valley

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Flowers: Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
Card Recipe:

Lili of the Valley:
Papermill Direct:
Other:

I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 25 July 2024

Santa Paws

At the As You Like It Challenge the fortnight, we're asking whether you're a cat or dog fan. This was an easy choice for me as I've had kitties all my life and I can't imagine a home without a feline furball.  My current clan consist of 11 month old brother and sister duo, and our 18 year old super-senior.





Designed for:
As You Like It Challenge
Lee Holland
Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
  • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
  • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
  • Pudding: Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
  • Sky: Tumbled Glass
  • Reds: Festive Berries, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany
  • 'Whites': Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
Card Recipe:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Saturday 20 July 2024

Monochrome Christmas

Today's card is a simple die cut Christmas card using plain black and pearlescent silver card.  I've used a Die'sire holly square and Merry Christmas sentiment in alternating layers.



Designed for:
Papermill Direct

Card Recipe:
Other:
  • Die'sire Holly Square
  • Merry Christmas Sentiment
  • Silhouette (to create the outline matt layers on the sentiment)
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Thursday 18 July 2024

    Squirrel Birthday

    A cute watercoloured card for my bestie's birthday earlier this week.




    Designed for:
    Lee Holland

    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
    • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    • Sky: Tumbled Glass
    • Flower: Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
    Card Recipe:
    Papermill Direct:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Saturday 13 July 2024

    Hot Cocoa

    I really love making shaped cards so I've adapted this cut file to make a fun side-fold cup of cocoa card using some pretty papers. I've blended some Distress Ink along the edges of the main piece to create some shading and shape to the cup.




    Designed for:
    Papermill Direct


    Card Recipe:

    Papermill Direct:
    Other:

    I've been inspired by:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Thursday 11 July 2024

    Santa Tags

    These Santa Tags look really effective in some bright red, black and gold coloured card.  I love gift wrapping, including making handmade gift tags to decorate the presents with.  



    Designed for:
    As You Like It Challenge

    Wednesday 10 July 2024

    That's Quackers

    This little duckling makes me smile playing in the grass.





    Designed for:
    Dies to Die For

    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Duck: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
    • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    Card Recipe:
    I've been inspired by:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Tuesday 9 July 2024

    Elf Mug

    I've made this cute little Elf mug Christmas card with a green and red theme. The cardbase is a side-fold just inside the mug's handle so that it stands up nicely.




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    Saturday 6 July 2024

    Ladybird

    A watercoloured summery card!



    Designed for:
    Lee Holland

    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    • Sky: Tumbled Glass
    • Oranges: Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge
    • Ladybird: Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Hickory Smoke, Black Soot
    Card Recipe:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Thursday 27 June 2024

    Favourite Colour Combo

    For our challenge this week at As You Like It Challenge we're asking you to share your favourite 2 colour combo creations.  I love pastels colours, and in particular pink and blue (although purple comes a very close third place!).  I love the softness of the colours and most of my favourite papers are one or either of these two colours, including the gorgeous Petal Fresh from Nitwits which I've accessorised with pink embellishments.






    Designed for:
    As You Like It Challenge
    Lili of the Valley
    Papermill Direct

    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Fur: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
    • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    • Sky: Tumbled Glass
    • Pinks: Kitsch Flamingo, Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany
    Card Recipe:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Wednesday 26 June 2024

    Toadily Quackers

    Yellow and green are not my go-to colours, but are perfect for the current summery season.




    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Duck: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge
    • Greens: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    • Water: Tumbled Glass
    • Pinks: Kitsch Flamingo
    Card Recipe:

    From Dies To Die For:

    I've been inspired by:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx



    Tuesday 25 June 2024

    Layered Paw Tag

    This fun paw-print gift tag is just 3 layers of brown card scraps.

    I've put a white layer on the reverse so I can write the message before attaching it with some twine to a present.

    Sunday 16 June 2024

    Fathers Day

    Happy Father's Day!





    Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:
    • Giraffe: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
    • Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
    • Sky: Tumbled Glass
    Card Recipe:
    I've been inspired by:
    Happy crafting
    Annette
    xx