Bella With Daisy

I've been trying to practice DI watercolouring in an attempt to get the shading a bit softer rather than bold.  I find it really hard to do, because each time I sit back and look at my work, I think it needs a bit more shadow adding, and it slowly ends up dark like all my other attempts!

Not this time though, I restrained myself - so unlike me!

I chose pretty Wild Rose Studio papers in shades to match the image, and they're quite softly shaded too, so it all gels together.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Bella with Daisy Wild Rose Studio
• Wild Rose Studio Antique Library Paper Pad
• Painted with Distress Ink Reinkers
• Cardworks Card base
• Wild Rose Studio Butterfly Burst Die
• Vintage Style Ribbon
• Pearls
• Crystal Glamour Dust
• Glossy Accents
• Hobby House 8mm Pearl Brad
• Liquid Pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Heidi Hi it's Christmas!!!

Good morning. Debs here with my usual Sunday morning inspiration using some scrummy stash from 

THE STAMP BASKET

and this week my main focus has been Festive makes - well it's never too early to get ahead is it?

And I really do love crafting for Christmas don't you?

So here's my Festive share for today:

And here are the links to all the scrummy goodies available from The Stamp Basket:

Image: Whimsy Wee Stamps 'Heidi'

Stamped onto: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White

Using: Memento 'Tuxedo Black'

Colouring Medium: Copics

Design Papers: Wild Rose Studio ' A Robin's Christmas'

Dies: Joy Crafts 'Winter Wishes' Snowflake Border Spellbinders 'Romantic Rectangles'

Seam Binding: Vintage Style 'Moss'

May Arts Burlap Twine 'Red'

Viva Decor Pearl Pen 'Ice White'

Janet has added some gorgeous new Maja Design paper pads recently - they are totally scrummy.

And some gorgeous new Spellbinder dies too.

And there are still lots of fabulous bargains to be had in the Spring Sale - go on pop over and have a browse - you know you want to lol!!!

Hope you have a wonderful crafty weekend.

TTFN

Mountain Lily

Morning all!

I have some more fabulous projects to show you today from the archives, again using just the one stamp. This stamp is Whimsy 'Mountain Lily'...such a great stamp for every occasion, as you will see from the gorgeous selection of projects...and available in our big sale!

Whimsy - Mountain Lily

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you have a great weekend, whatever your plans!

 

Hugs,

Janet xx

Bluebell with Hedgehog

Bluebell is out again, this time with her prickly friend. I've also used some Wild Rose Studio papers which set the colour scheme.  It's fairly safe to say that I'm in a purple mood, so if you don't like purples, you'd best look away now!

Card Recipe:

• Image - Bluebell with Hedgehog from Wild Rose Studio
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• Wild Rose Studio Bluebell Paper Pad
• Memory Box Arianna Sprig die
• Bazzill Cardstock
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Pearls
• Glossy Accents

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Tilly With Gift

Morning all - I am here with my DT card for The Stamp Basket blog and today I am bringing you a burst of sunshine!

Ingredients from The Stamp Basket store are:

Stamp - Wild Rose Studio: Tilly With Gift

Stamped with: Memento Tuxedo Black

Coloured with: Ranger/Tim  Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers)

Papers:  Graphics 45 Secret Garden Patterns & Solids

and Dovecraft Back to Basics II Pink

Dies: Wild Rose Studio - Rose Corner and Wild Rose

Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio - Birthday Greetings

Card Base: Craftwork Cards - On The Edge

Hope you all have a sunshine day!

Hugs to you

Squirrel xx

Squirrel on Branch

I've used one of my favourite images from the recent release of Bluebell the deer images from Wild Rose Studio today.  Although I do love our native red squirrels, since I'd coloured the deer brown, I prefer to have some variety in fur colours on the squirrel.  So he's grey!  (only 3 shades though, not 50).

I've teamed it with some of my favourite Magnolia papers, and yet another double bow!  I'm getting a bit addicted to those, but these vintage style ribbons are perfect as they don't make the knot too bulky.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Squirrel on Branch from WRS
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• Magnolia Papers
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Vintage Style Ribbon
• Wild Rose Studio Bluebell die
• Button Mix Lilac
• Burlap Twine Natrual
• Pearls
• Glossy Accents

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

A CAS Flutterby

Good morning crafty peeps.

Debs here with my usual Sunday Morning Inspiration using some scrummy stash from 

THE STAMP BASKET

and this week I have another 

CLEAN AND SIMPLE 

make to share with you using some gorgeous Dovecraft 'Curiosity Corner' Design Papers

and a simple Memory Box 'Vivienne' Butterfly die cut.

 Card Ingredients:

Card Base: Craftwork Cards 'Elegant Square'

Design Papers: Dovecraft 'Curiosity Corner' 

Memory Box 'Vivienne Butterfly'Cut using Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 

Ribbons:  Berisfords Satin 'Burgundy' and Vintage Style Cream Seam Binding

A very quick make from me this week - but sometimes that's all that's needed :o)

Please pop over to have a browse around Janet's fabulous online store - there are some gorgeous new Maja Design Papers added this week and there are still lots of crafty bargains to be had in the Spring Sale.

Hope you have a super crafty day.

TTFN

Tilly

Morning all!

I have an adorable selection of cards to show you this morning from the archives using just one stamp...'Tilly with Gift' by Wild Rose Studio...

I just love them all...and the good news is the stamp is in our big sale, if you want to try to replicate any of the projects!

Wild Rose Studio - Tilly with Gift

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you have a great weekend, whatever your plans,

 

Hugs,

Janet

Teddy and Mouse

I've created a pink criss cross card today using some heart themed papers from Dovecraft which I thought matched the heart themed image perfectly.  There's also a tag inserted into the pocket which I've edged using a heart border punch.

So it's hearts all round.  Literally!

Here's a closer peek at the tag inserted into the pocket:

Card Recipe:

• Image - Teddy and Mouse from Wild Rose Studio
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• Dovecraft Back to Basics Paper pad
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Vintage Style Ribbon
• Memory Box Wrought Iron Fence Die
• Pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

New Arrivals - Maja Design Papers

Morning all!

Just a quick note from me to let you know that the Maja Design 6 x 6 paper pads have arrived in stock and they are fab-u-lous!

 

 

 

Hope you have a great day!

 

Hugs,

Janet

Bluebell With Hedgehog

Morning all - I bring you sweetness today from The Stamp Basket blog with my DT card.

Ingredients used that are available from The Stamp Basket store

Stamp: Wild Rose Studio - Bluebell With Hedgehog

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

Medium: Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers)

Papers: Dovecraft - Curiosity Corner

Die: Wild Rose Studio - Leafy Branch

Die cut from Neenah Classic Crest

Coloured with Copics

And from my own stash, the base card and the sentiment

Don't forget there is still a super SPRING CLEARANCE SALE on with up to 40%

off many items - great opportunity to snaffle a bargain!

Happy Wednesday

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Maja Design is coming to The Stamp Basket very soon!

Morning all!

The best coffee in town is always served in your backyard...

.. and very soon, we will be able to smell the freshly brewed coffee here at The Stamp Basket...or at least the freshly printed papers from Maja Design!!

We have a fabulous range of 6 x 6 pads arriving in store this week:

Coffee in the Arbour, which is the latest Maja Design collection, will remind you of the outdoors on a lovely summer day!









or you might like a reminder of  Life in the Country







of perhaps Vintage Summers...



These three 6 x6 pads together with three other designs are available to pre-order now at The Stamp Basket on-line store...

...so why not pop over and take a look...and while you're there, check out the bargains in our big sale!

Hugs,
Janet xx

Elf Maya and Kitty Writing Santa's List

I know it's the middle of June, but I'm a firm believer that you can never start your Christmas cards off early enough!  So I've got a frosty festive creation to share today.

I used the papers as inspiration by trying to keep the colours really soft.  I also used a lamp die to form part of the scene, and I fussy-cut the image to layer on the papers with foam pads.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Elf Maya and Kitty Writing Santa's List by Whiff of Joy
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• First Edition Silent Night Papers
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Memory Box Antique Lamp Post
• Snowflake Pendant Dies
• Sheer ribbon
• Rhinestones
• Crystal Glamour Dust
• Glossy Accents

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bella with Bouquet For Dad

Good morning.

Debs here with my usual Sunday morning inspiration and this week I have made a cute little card for 

Father's Day using some scrummy stash from 

THE STAMP BASKET

This was one of those makes that just came together as I was making it.

I had no idea what to do before I started - I just knew I wanted to use the adorable Bella with Bouquet image and the scrummy Magnolia Design Papers - the rest just seemed to fall into place.

So here's the list of goodies available from The Stamp Basket:

Image: Wild Rose Studio 'Bella with Bouquet'

Stamped onto: Neenah Classic Solar White

Using: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Colouring Medium: Copics

Design Papers: Magnolia 'Sweet Crazy Love - Cloudy Turquoise Hearts' & 'Vintage Turquoise'

Dies: Wild Rose Studio 'Leafy Branch'

Adhesive Pearls: The Hobby House 3mm Ivory Silk (coloured with Copic pen)

Viva Decor Pearl Pen (in flower centres) 'Ice White'

Vintage Ribbon - 'Limoges'

Hope you have a wonderful crafty weekend.

TTFN

For Dad...

Hi all and a very Happy Saturday!

Our selection from the archives today is in honour of all the wonderful Dads out there to celebrate Father's Day...so it's named simply...

..For Dad... 

 

 

Stampavie - A Rosie Rabbit Gift

 

 

 

 

 

Stampavie - Gardening Fun

 

 

 

 

 

Stampavie - Michel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampavie - Gardening Fun

 

 

 

Stampavie - Sporty

 

 

 

 

Hope you have a fab weekend, whatever your plans!

 

Hugs,

Janet xx

Sporty

I've had another attempt at a masculine card, and tried to steer away from floral papers this time!

Striped papers seemed like a safer option, and although I've used ribbon, I've knotted it rather than tied a bow.

Ok, I admit that I've sneaked a little trio of pearls in the corner, but I was just itching to put something there, and couldn't resist!

Card Recipe:

• Image - Stampavie Sporty
• Back to Basics II Lilac paper pad
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Moss green vintage style ribbon
• Pearls (coloured with Copics)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Pickle Skating (Take 2)

Hi all,

I have another Christmas card to show you today using the adorable Wild Rose Studio ‘Pickle Skating’ image which I've teamed this time with Papermania 'Noel Glitter' papers. 

The sentiment banner has been made using Whimsy ' Holiday Circle Pennants', cut with the Whimsy 'Circle Pennant' die set.

                   
                               Card Recipe:

Stamps: Wild Rose Studio ‘Pickle Skating’ (in the sale); Whimsy ‘Holiday Circle Pennants’ (in the sale)

 

Dies: Whimsy 'Circle Pennants' Die set (in the sale)

Papers: Papermania: 'Noel Glitter' paper pack (in the sale)

Card:  Bazzill ‘Cardinal’; Craftwork Cards ‘Straight Edge’ card pack; Neenah Classic Crest (colouring card)

Ink: Memento ‘Tuxedo Black’; copics

Embellishments: Deco-Arts glamour dust - crystal; May Arts 'Red Burlap Twine'

Hugs,

Janet xx

Oh Happy Day

You know by now that if it is Wednesday then it is my day to DT for The Stamp Basket blog, so without any more fuss, this is what you have today:

The ingredients used for this card that are available at The Stamp Basket store are:

Stamp: Stampavie - Happy Day

Stamp Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Coloured with:  Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Inks (ReInkers)

Papers:  Wild Rose Studio - Flight of Fancy

(the long tail tit is printed on that base sheet, but the swallow was cut from another page, as were the pink and blue stripes)

Base card: Craftwork Cards - On The Edge Elegant White

Other items used: Hero Arts sentiment and Polychromos pencils

Have a lovely Wednesday everyone

Hugs

Squirrel xx

Pickle Skating (Take 1)

Hi all,

Today’s contemporary Christmas card has been made using one of the adorable Wild Rose Studio ‘Pickle’ stamps called ‘Pickle Skating’…this little guy is such a cutie and so quick to colour, too, for Christmas cards and tags! The papers are Dovecraft ‘Back to Basics II –Lilac…such a versatile pad of papers and great value, too!  

 

 

                

                                 Card Recipe:

Stamps: Wild Rose Studio ‘Pickle Skating’ (in the sale); Whimsy ‘Christmas Sayings’ (in the sale)

Papers: Dovecraft‘ Back to Basics II –Lilac’  

Card:  Bazzill ‘Classic Purple’; Craftwork Cards ‘On the Edge – Scallop’; Neenah Classic Crest (colouring card)

Ink: Memento ‘Tuxedo Black’; copics

Tools: Joy Crafts Winter Wishes ‘Ice Crystal Border’ (in the sale)

Embellishments: Deco-Arts glamour dust - crystal; Ranger Stickles – ‘Star Dust’

Hugs,

Janet xx

Squirrel on Branch

I was really pleased with this card.  I really like this image and have used it a couple of times lately, but I also really love this pink and chocolate colour combo.  Plus I've used my favourite Wild Rose Studio Corner Flourish die which I like to use to make a frame around the top of the card.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Wild Rose Studio Squirrel on Branch
• Colouring - Copics
• Cardworks Card base
• Wild Rose Studio Antique Library paper pad
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• Wild Rose Studio Corner Flourish die
• Vintage Style Ribbon
• Wedding Day Pearls
• Glossy Accents
• Liquid Pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Bella With Daisy

Good morning.

Debs here with my usual Sunday morning inspiration using some scrummy stash from 

THE STAMP BASKET

And this week I have used the adorable Wild Rose Studio 'Bella with Daisy' image and the gorgeous Wild Rose Studio 'Antique Library' Design Papers - love the colour tones in this pad.

Card Ingredients - with links to products available at The Stamp Basket:

Image: WRS 'Bella with Daisy'

Stamped onto: Neenah Classic White 

Using: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Colouring Medium: Copics

Design Papers: WRS 'Antique Library'

Dies: Spellbinders 'Floral Ovals' 'Labels 18'

Nellie Snellen 'Multi Frame Heart' 

Memory Box 'A Little Thanks'

Diamond Stickles

Vintage Style Ribbon 'Pink'

Don't forget that Janet has lots of other lovely goodies available and lots in the sale too

Just click the image to go straight to all the fabulous bargains!!!

Hope you have some time to get crafty this weekend.

TTFN