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:

• Mouse with Daisy by Lili of the Valley
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Woodstock Malva pink card
• 15mm seam binding baby pink
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses
• Hip Rosebuds
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles
• Enamel dots from Hobbycraft

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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:

• Pond Pampering by Colorado Craft
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Billiard Green Card 210gsm
• Nitwit Collections Papers

I've been inspired by:

• Country View Crafts - Seaside (using Distress Inks from CVC)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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.

Designed for:

Papermill Direct

Card Recipe:

• Layered Paw Tag cut file

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Mocha Brown Card 240gsm
• Terracotta Brown Card 250gsm
• Smooth Buff Card 260gsm 

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

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:

• Giraffe & Bird by RAM Stamps
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Woodstock Pistachio
• Sentiment Fonts: Cute Rita & Outside

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Bright & Cheerful

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Happy Hippo

A happy hippo for a sweet birthday card.

Designed for:
Lee Holland

Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Hippo: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Browns: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
• Sky/Water: Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Peacock Feathers
  

Card Recipe:

• Hippo with Bird by Lee Holland Digis
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Violet Plain Card 290gsm
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Open Roses
• Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL41 Pierced Circles

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Flower Bear

I'm often guilty of leaving out a sentiment on my cards, but I actually do prefer it when I remember to include one, even if it's a simple 'happy birthday'.  

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, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Yellows: Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge

Card Recipe:

• The Stamp Corner Online
• Spellbinders sentiment die
• Apple Green Card 240gsm
• 15mm Satin Ribbon
• Nitwit Collections Papers
• Cherry Blossom
• Open Roses

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Bright and Cheerful

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Anniversary Hearts

I made this concertina folding card for my husband on our anniversary. It was very delicate to fold all the narrow pieces, but I was pleased how it turned out.  The hearts are embossed for some additional texture, and it seems to make them less flimsy, which helps to keep the structure.

Designed for:

Papermill Direct

Card Recipe:

• Zig Zag Valentine Garden Silhouette cut file by Marji Roy

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Plain Red Card 290gsm
• Apple Green Card 240gsm

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Kitten Post

I've watercoloured this adorable kitten image by Lee Holland for a simple birthday card. The sentiment is layered several times for depth and texture, but I've used the same colour card for matting it to keep it simple.

Designed for:
Lee Holland

Papermill Direct

Water-coloured on Ecoline Watercolour Card with Ranger Distress Ink Reinkers:

• Fur: Hickory Smoke, Black Soot, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye
• Grass: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
• Sky: Tumbled Glass
• Hat: Prize Ribbon, Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge
• Reds: Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany

Card Recipe:

• Kitten Bundle by Lee Holland
• Spellbinders Serenade Sentiments
• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Marine Blue Card 240gsm
• Nitwit Collections Papers

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Polar Bear Card

I've made this fun Polar Bear card using some smooth white card for the base and some colour for his cosy scarf.  His eyes are so dinky that I struggled not to lose them before sticking them on with the smallest dab of glue.

Designed for:

Papermill Direct

Card Recipe:

• Polar Bear Silhouette Cut File

Papermill Direct:

• Smooth White Card 160gsm
• Dark Violet Plain Card 240gsm
• Black Plain Card 240gsm

Happy crafting
Annette
xx