Biggles

Hi all,

I have absolutely no idea just how many days it is to Christmas and I keep thinking that I must get on with making some Christmas cards! How are you getting on with making yours?  Many of you have been visiting our Christmas shop, so I know there is lots of planning going on! Do send us some piccies of your creations, it’s always lovely to see what our customers make with the crafting goodies that they purchase! It might also inspire me to get on with making some more Christmas cards myself!

Well, on to today’s card which, for me, is…another birthday card! This time using a range of cute Molly blooms stamps: ‘Biggles’, ‘Chocs Away’ and Celebrate (text stamp). To match the vintage theme, I used Bo Bunny ‘C’est La Vie’ papers (surprisingly just right for a male card) but added my own modern twist!  

  

Here’s a close up of the images coloured with copic pens:

 

 and another of Biggles, himself!...

Recipe:

Stamps: Molly Blooms 'Biggles’, ‘Chocs Away’ and 'Celebrate' (text stamp)

Papers: Bo Bunny ‘C’est La Vie’

Card: Bazzill Pinecone; Neenah Classic Crest Colouring Card; Craftwork Cards Straight Edge Pack

Ink: Tsukeniko Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Spellbinders 'Lacey Circles'; La La Land Crafts Heart Fence

Embellishments: Buttons from the Summer Button Mix; May Arts Burlap Twine – Natural; Vintage style limoges ribbon; Mixed Rhinestones; May Arts 'Crotchet Ivory Lace'

Before I go, don't forget, tomorrow is the last chance to visit our sale - still lots of bargains in store!

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

Janet xx

Day Dreaming

It's Annette here today with a card featuring one of the new Molly Blooms images and some gorgeous springtime papers.

I started off by trying not to cover up most of the paper with embellishments, and I think I failed miserably! (pop back tomorrow for another attempt though!)

Card Recipe:

• Image - Molly Blooms Day Dreamer Molly 
• Cardworks Shaped Card base
• Papers Annabelle's Garden
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• La La Lands Heart Banner Die
• Memory Box Summer Kites
• Memory Box Lavish Branch
• Memory Box Evergreen Landscape
• Memory Box Dancing Butterflies
• Liquid Pearls
• Vintage Ribbon
• 5mm, 4mm & 3mm Snow White pearls
• Hobby House 8mm Pearl Brad

Happy crafting

Annette

xx

Cherry Blossom

Yay, it's Saturday so it's Annette here with a card to share for The Stamp Basket.  I've used my favourite Saturated Canary Rubber called Cherry Blossom, and painted her with my DI reinkers.  It gives a really soft appearance but does appear to make her hair grey rather than black!  For my first attempt at painting this image I was actually quite pleased with the result on the dress, face and tree. I might need a bit more practice on hair though!!  I hope you like her as much as I do.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Cherry Blossom from Saturated Canary
• Cardworks Shaped Card base
• Papers Graphic 45 Secret Garden Patterns and Solids
• Bo Bunny Doilies
• Purple Card
• Colouring Medium - Distress Ink Reinkers
• Spellbinders Lacey Circles
• Memory Box - Evergreen Landscape
• La La Land Heart Banner (heart cut outs)
• Liquid Pearls
• 3mm Snow White pearls
• Sewing Machine

Happy crafting
Annette
xx

Annabelle on Swing

It's the weekend *yay* and it's Annette here today with some lovely new dies from The Stamp Basket.  I've used Heart Banner and Fancy Blossoms, along with a sweet image called Annabelle on Swing.  The gorgeous papers are just a beautiful aqua colour and the photo really doesn't do it the pretty tone justice.

Card Recipe:

• Image - Annabelle on Swing
• Cardworks Shaped Card base
• Papers Secret Garden Patterns and Solids
• Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
• Momento Stamp Pad Ink
• La La Lands Heart Banner Die
• Memory Box Fancy Blossoms
• Memory Box Lavish Branch
• Memory Box Dancing Butterflies
• Liquid Pearls
• Glossy Accents
• Stickles
• 5mm, 4mm & 3mm Snow White pearls

Happy crafting
Annette
xx