Monday 30 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 29 June 2014

Heidi Hi it's Christmas!!!

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


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:

Colouring Medium: Copics
Seam Binding: Vintage Style 'Moss'

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



Saturday 28 June 2014

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!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you have a great weekend, whatever your plans!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx

Friday 27 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Monday 23 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 22 June 2014

A CAS Flutterby

Good morning crafty peeps.
Debs here with my usual Sunday Morning Inspiration using some scrummy stash from 


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

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





Saturday 21 June 2014

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

Friday 20 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 19 June 2014

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

Wednesday 18 June 2014

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
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

Tuesday 17 June 2014

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

Monday 16 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 15 June 2014

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 





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:
Colouring Medium: Copics
Adhesive Pearls: The Hobby House 3mm Ivory Silk (coloured with Copic pen)
Viva Decor Pearl Pen (in flower centres) 'Ice White'

Hope you have a wonderful crafty weekend.
TTFN


Saturday 14 June 2014

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... 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you have a fab weekend, whatever your plans!
 
Hugs,
Janet xx

Friday 13 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Thursday 12 June 2014

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:

 
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


Hugs,
Janet xx

Wednesday 11 June 2014

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:
(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)

Other items used: Hero Arts sentiment and Polychromos pencils

Have a lovely Wednesday everyone
Hugs
Squirrel xx




Tuesday 10 June 2014

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:
Hugs,
Janet xx

Monday 9 June 2014

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:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



Sunday 8 June 2014

Bella With Daisy

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


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 
Colouring Medium: Copics
Design Papers: WRS 'Antique Library'
Dies: Spellbinders 'Floral Ovals' 'Labels 18'
Nellie Snellen 'Multi Frame Heart' 
Memory Box 'A Little Thanks'

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