Papercraft Perfection

Friends for Ever!

2011-08-29T15:09:00.000+01:00

These pretty little Lily of the Valley images came free with my copy of Papercraft Inspirations. I think they are great! Very quick to colour when you're in a hurry. When I look at this little image I'm reminded of a few of the lovely, lifelong friendships my daughters have made over the years. Playing as little ones in the garden and now those friendships have been ushered into the teenage years and beyond. Time flies I think, really!

I coloured this little image using my Copic pens, I have a limited amount of colours, I must try to remedy that soon. The flowers are from Prima and the rubon is Melissa Frances. The little butterflies are made using a Fiskars punch which I think was a freebie too! The scalloped edge was made using a Martha Stewart punch and the little pin was from Viola Mahrs Etsy shop.

Thanks for looking

Anne

Swing time

2011-07-24T19:59:00.001+01:00

It has been a wonderful, summer weekend here in Ireland, long overdue I think! I am now approaching the end of my annual summer break from work and the "back to work" feelings are growing very strong. I have had a lovely break though, enjoying a week away in the west of Ireland, followed by a lazy week at home. So, to cheer myself up a bit I decided to go a bit crafty. This little card has been made using mostly freebies I've picked up from magazines lately. The papers are courtesy of Homemade magazine and the little stamped image is by Lily of the Valley, a little colour stack which came free in Papercraft Inspirations. So, its simple and understated in my favourite colours of late red and blue. The embellishments are from my stash a few buttons and lace from Melissa Frances and the little hatpin is from Viola Mahr.

Anne.

Sweet Girl.

2011-04-10T17:28:00.000+01:00

Such a wonderful Saturday here in Ireland. The sun is out and has been for a few days now, so the spirit is lifted and the mood is good! I have been spending more and more time in my little crafting world. I just love to escape from the hum drum of the daily journey and fill myself up with some quality me time. Life is good just now. I find my workload is manageable, my husband and daughters are in good health and humour. I'm so thankful for that.

This little card had been made using another image purchased from Iralamija's Etsy shop. Its from a collection of Vintage girls. The blue paper is from my own stock and the musical manuscript was a freebie Internet download. The flower is from Prima and the rubons are from my most favourite designer, Melissa Frances. The little wings are from Ebay. The button is from Melissa Frances and the tea stained trim is from Melissa Phillips Etsy shop, though I purchased this a while ago now. The scrap of lace is from my own stock.

Hope the weather is nice where you are!

Anne.

All things vintage.

2011-04-10T17:14:00.001+01:00

I just adore all things vintage, shabby and old. I follow many card makers but the ones who appeal to me the most are those whose work reminds me of times gone by. Simpler times. When life appeared easier with less distractions. I find myself yearning for moments like these, when the hassles of the day disappear and the simplicity of card, paper, ribbon and ink take over allowing me to loose myself in this lovely creative world.

The sun shining in the window and the sounds of neighbours tidying up their gardens in preparation for warmer days to come. Hmmmm, a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, listening to life pass along, tucked away in my little craft room, my haven if you will. Good for the soul.

This little card was created using a vintage download from Iralamija's Etsy shop. The patterned paper is from Papermania's Honey and Hugs collection, this came free with Papercraft Inspirations magazine. The raspberry paper is from my own stock. The chipboard swirl is from Bazzill Chips which I painted blue. The flower is from Prima and the little blue wings are from Ebay. The stamps are from Papermania Birdsong. The lace is from my own stock.

Hope life is simple for you at the moment.

Anne.

Sending you Smiles :)

2011-03-17T21:11:00.001Z

First post in a while, but sure here goes anyway!!

Little shabby card, I like this style it really reflects my style and personality. A bit old fashioned, traditional if you will, interesting and full of charm..... well some of my personality anyway! I used some Melissa Frances papers for this wee project. I really love Melissas' products but unfortunately they're not so readily available here in Northern Ireland so I have to purchase online. The papers are Rhonda and Tori as is the chipboard frame, the twill tape was purchased from Mellisa Phillips etsy shop. The shabby rose is from Prima, I just adore these roses, they are just beautiful! The stamp is from the Birdsong collection from Papermania.

This nice shabby style makes me happy :)

Thanks for looking

Anne :)

For a friend.......

2010-10-21T20:47:00.000+01:00

I created this little number for my daughter Maeve to give to her school chum, it's her birthday party tomorrow evening. I have recently purchased these new papers from Pink Petticoat its from their Autumn Blossoms range of papers, just love them!! So, this was a great opportunity to give them a wee run out. I also used on of the Lola range of digi stamps also from Pink Petticoat. I coloured with some Copics and finished with some nice Prima flowers and gems, and my all time favourite Stickles glue. I just love the autumnal colours, really pretty.

Thanks

Anne :)

What I made while the football was on !!!

2010-10-05T18:53:00.000+01:00

Just a little card I made while the footie was on. Once its switched over I disappear into my little craft room where I can enter a wee world of my own, my time. Created this using some papers from Laura Ashley and some from stash. I stamped one of my Gorjuss Girls and coloured using Copics. I cut and mounted this using Nestabilities Labels 2. I cut and layered a couple of Martha Stewart borders. I finished with a Prima flower, Making Memories brad and some pearls from Pima, oh and off course some Stickles, love it !!! Quite please with this one, nice colours and put together well, worked out ok :)

Regards
anne :)

Birthday wishes.

2010-10-05T18:40:00.001+01:00

Created this card for my Mother in Law for her birthday which is coming up soon. Began with pale pink cardstock, then attached some scalloped edging cut from a Papermaina scalloped card, I then attached a little notelet from Primas Fairy Flora range, they just arrived this morning in the post and I got sooo excited, they are just lovely, so shabby! I then attached a few twigs and added some Prima flowers and flower centres, I stamped a vintage oval using Papermanias Chatsworth range of stamps and added a sentiment from my stash. I finished with some scrunched seam binding from Memrie Mare and a little button from stash and added a little Stickles glue in Waterfall to the twigs. I also distressed the edges with some Tim Holtz, Tattered Rose ink. I really like this one, I enjoy this style of cardmaking, reflects my personality well .

Thanks for looking

anne :)

little offering

2010-06-21T21:08:00.000+01:00

Just a little card made very quickly while the football was on, it's driving me mad by the way. I've been having a bit of a tough time recently so my cardmaking has been on the back burner for a while, just don't seem to have the heart these days. I still check on other creators blogs and admire the work of many, I enjoy that at least. Humble little card, nothing fancy or over the top, just a bit shabby and girlie, I like its simplicity.

regards

anne :)

Gorjuss Happy Day!!

2010-04-04T09:23:00.000+01:00

Little bit of experimenting for me here, have recently entered the wonderful world of Copic markers and am currently training myself in some colouring techniques courtesy of blogland and Youtube. This is a little card made using the freebie papers received with Papercraft Inspirations I think, have used these so much lately but I just adore the colours and the are very springlike, lovely! The are from the Pretty Please collection by My Minds Eye. The little stamp is of course from the lovely, beautiful Gorjuss Girl range of stamps, she is way too cute! Would love a few more of these guys so me thinks I need some retail therapy. Mmmmm! The flowers are from Prima, made all sparkley with Stickles glue and the brad was from my stash. Anyhoo, was happy with the colouring here, not too bad for a learner I think anyway. The thing is though these Copics are addictive, I'm already choosing my colours for this months purchase, its a pity I have to wait til the end of the month for them!!!!

Thanks for looking

Anne :)

New Page

2010-03-28T18:54:00.000+01:00

I recently created this page using a photo that was taken of my daughters at a family wedding. They are growing up to be such pretty young ladies! I do love them dearly :) I gave the photo a vintage look using Photoscape, the background pattern is from Pink Petticoats' Elegant Swirls I think, the ribbon is from stash, the buttons were part of a lovely parcel I purchased from Melissa Philips through Etsy as was the string, the little angel wings I bought from someone on E Bay, I gave them a little spakle using Stickles glue, the stamped frame was done using a stamp from Papermanias Signature range, the flower is from Prima and the punch used is from Cara Craft.

Thanks for looking

Anne :)

Happy Easter

2010-03-28T18:00:00.000+01:00

Little card and gift box combo here, was feeling a little bored, started with a couple of bits of paper from My Minds Eye, Pretty Please collection and this was the finished product. Little flowers are from Prima as are the flower centres, glitter is Stickles and the border was punched using my Martha Stewart punch, distressed up a bit with Tim Holtz, tattered rose ink. The "Happy Easter" stamp is from Papermania and was head embossed using silver embossing powder from the Heat it up range. The little box is made using a template from Lauren Meader and her My Time Made Easy collection.

Thanks for looking

Anne :)

Made using freebies!

2010-03-23T16:18:00.001Z

Hi all,

Have'nt been on here in ages, had a bit of a break from crafting this last while back, just lost the taste for it I think but I'm feeling good that my interest has picked up again, we all need a distraction I think and this is a really healthy one!!! Couple of springlike cards made using materials that came free with one magazine or another, the papers and little embellishments and sentiment came with Cardmaking Made Easy. I love the colours here the pinks and greens mixed with a little yellow and white are refreshing after the dark days of winter! They are produced by My Minds Eye from their Pretty Please collection. Cute. The little mice came as part of a Beatrix Potter collection free with Papercraft Inspirations I think, I like these as they go nicely with the vintage/shabby style i've fallen into. Embossed flower is from Cuttlebug and the little gems are from Prima, distressed up a bit with Tim Holtz, Tattered Rose ink, which I use on nearly all my cards. I love it. Anyhoo, hope to show a few more bits and pieces soon, its lovely to see the great creations of those I follow on blogger, inspirational!

regards

anne :)

my girls x

2009-10-23T16:21:00.002+01:00

hi all,
just thought i'd share a little picture of my two daughters taken recently when we attended a cousins wedding. It's not very often I get a chance to picture them together these days, what can I say, I am parenting two teenagers! I like this one though and am amazed at how alike they've grown...... despite having totally different personalities.

regards
anne :)

more chrismassy stuff!

2009-10-21T15:47:00.003+01:00

hi all,

a couple of new additions here, been loving today, creating Christmas cards, feeling that lovely warm glow that comes with the prospect of cosy rooms, warm home, cinnamon scents and twinkling lights! love it all! it is amazing what you can do with your leftovers, I haven't really used any new full sheets here, just some bits and pieces laying around along with my Papermania Signature stamp which I bought yesterday and am totally hooked on so you may see a lot of it for a while, just humour me! Love this colour combo, the garnet and green on cream cardstock is so festive I think, used some more of the Pink Petticoat Fairy Lights range, the olive wallpaper, love this flourish look distressed up a bit with Tim Holtz, tattered rose, it appeals to me and makes me smile.

regards

anne :)

vintage christmas

2009-10-21T10:55:00.005+01:00

morning all,

ok, I have to something to confess, I'm off work today and I've made a card already when I really should be ironing. Hands up, I'm guilty! The ironing basket sits here in my little craft room and it is haunting me, I have to get it done. :( But, priorities first, this is a little vintage Christmas card I made with a few scraps laying about on my table and my new Papermania Signature Collection stamp which I just adore, I love all things shabby at the moment and would love to polish up my shabby skills if that's not a contradiction!!!! The red patterned paper is from Pink Petticoat, a scrap left over from a card I made last night. I mounted it up on some cream cardstock which I have really come to love recently and cut a little border using my Martha Stewart doilie lace punch (love it). The punch detail in the corner was made using my Carla Craft corner punch. The little greeting stamp came free with the latest edition of Papercraft Inspirations, finished off with a little sparkly gem, oh, and the ink is Tim Holtz, Tattered Rose. So off to tackle the dreaded ironing but I'll supplement it with a little crafty break later on!!

regards

anne :)

first of the season.

2009-10-20T23:21:00.005+01:00

Hi all,

Up a little later tonight waiting for my daughter to return from a concert, she's gone to Belfast to see Greenday, so, I'm crafting a little to pass the time. First of the season here for me, haven't even thought of making any Christmas cards yet but I have to admit I have enjoyed looking at other blogs and lots of ladies have been super organised and have been posting for ages though when I had a little peek at Pink Petticoat's new Fairy Lights collection I was excited to say the least! I am a bit of a fan of the Petticoat and just think this collection is really beautiful. I love that it is so versatile and can be used for contemporary cards and well as traditional, the selection allows that. So this little number was made using the "Christmas Flowers" design along with the "crimson wallpaper", love this design can be used for so much more!! Printed the little Christmas Tree for buttons, instead I used little heart gems from Papermania, I punched some circles from some crimson paper I had spare and mounted up some spotty buttons also from Papermania. Finished off with a touch of Stickles glue and voila!!! I like it, cheery! Hope Catherine isn't much longer I'm feeling sooooo tired tonight!

P.S. Apologies for the pic, bit too close to the top, but this is attempt number four and I'm way to tired to care!!

Regards

anne :)

catherine and maeve x

2009-10-15T19:26:00.005+01:00

Just a couple of pics of my daughter catherine dressed up for her recent school formal, she went with her best friend James, so handsome!we are so proud of her, she looked so beautiful. Catherine is individual, not afraid to walk her own road, caring, compassionate, intelligent and deep. She'll soon be 18 and I really dont know where all that time went, its astounding! her little sister maeve, my youngest daughter is pictured here too, what can I say about Maeve, independant, individual, strong, intelligent, funny, loving and loyal. I love them both, they're the air I breathe and bring out the best in me. :)

regards

anne :)

Shabby thanks!

2009-10-14T21:02:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my little shabby thank you card I created this evening, cute isn't it? Papers are from Melissa Frances and Scrapbook Walls, little swirly bit was cut using my Cuttlebug, the flower is from Prima and the little pearl is from stash. The rubon is from Crate Paper and little flower is from Hampton Art. Oh, and the little border was punched using my Martha Stewart doilie border punch, don't think I'll ever tire of using that baby!!!! and added a little Tim Holtz, tattered rose ink.

regards

anne :)

Gorjuss Girl

2009-10-13T11:04:00.005+01:00

I just love how this has turned out! I haven't been crafting for a while, I think I've lost my creative motivation but forced myself to get something made last night and I'm glad I did. I left it on the kitchen table overnight to dry and when I came in this morning for breakfast and seen it, it made me smile! The image is of course one of the beautiful Gorjuss Girls, the only one I own at present, ahem!! The card is from stash, blue and cream, I distressed the edges with some Tim Holtz, Tattered Rose. The border is cut using my treasured doilie edge punch from Martha Stewart, I embellished this with some Stickles glue. The little pearls came from my daughters corsage which was presented to her by her date for her school formal last week, nothing goes to waste in this house!!! I wrapped it in a little blue ribbon from Laura Ashley and mounted it up a little Laura Ashley floral chipboard square. I coloured the image using my Faber Castell pencils and added a little more Stickles glue for detail. The rubon is from Crate and the little floral stamp is from Hampton Art. I feel excited about this card, think it has kick started some creative thoughts and feelings. :)

Latest Purchase!!!!

2009-10-03T20:06:00.002+01:00

Love it, love it, love it!!! I have been dreaming of my first Martha Stewart Punch, they are adoreable and I came across one today while stocking up on card. Dreamy!!!!! Pinched this picture from Pink Petticoat.

anne ;)

Another little box.

2009-09-07T08:57:00.003+01:00

I just love these!!! Same set up as below, except printed with Pink Petticoat Little Swirls in Duck Egg Blue. Punched a couple of holes and added some silver eyelets, a little ribbon from stash and voila! A little handle, added a little Laura Ashley tag with some fibre from the same. It's just crying out for a little button and flower on the front, but I had nothing I was happy with to suit, I feel a shopping expedition coming on I think!!!

Regards

anne :)

Gift Box

2009-09-06T18:34:00.003+01:00

Little gift box made using a template downloaded from Papertrey Ink it was designed by Laura Meaden and is the smallest in the selection, thought I would be best starting small as it was my first attempt. Printed up some card using Pink Damask from Pink Petticoat, I then put the card through the printer again and printed the template on the other side. Cut and folded as instructed and added a little detail using some paper flowers from Prima and a brad from Laura Ashley, also a little freebie sentiment on the front cute!

Regards
anne :)

Wedding Wishes.

2009-09-06T17:15:00.004+01:00

I decided to be a bit more organised and get a head start on a wedding card that I needed to make for my husband's cousin Karen who is getting married on September 25th. My husband Gary, my daughters Catherine, Maeve and myself are all invited and really looking forward to it. So, thought I'd better make a wee card now instead of the day before, which is what I usually end up doing, lol! I have used Pink Petticoat's "Old Fashioned Girl" range which I think is truly lovely, though I have'nt used it in a while. The card blank was printed using Pink Damask and I then mounted up some card printed using Cream Flourishes. I then tore some card which was printed using Words of Love, all from the same collection. I then used up a scrap of Pink Damask and punched a little border and mounted up a little sentiment. I then threaded some velvet ribbon through and attached using some glue dots. Some little crystal hearts from my stash finished off, I like it, simple yet tasteful and lovely colour combination.

Regards

anne :)

Sprinkles!

2009-08-31T21:49:00.007+01:00

This little card was created using a stamp I bought from Pink Gem Designs her name is Fairy Sprinkles. This is the second Sprinkles I've purchased, I think she's a sweetie. I used some scrap paper left over, its from Daisy Bucket I think and then mounted up some lilac card which I ran through the cuttlebug using the swiss dots folder. I then mounted up Sprinkles, which I coloured with my Faber Castell pencils with some foam pads. Added a little sticky border which came free with Papercraft Inspirations and added a little "thank you" sticker to match, finished with a little butterfly sticker and some Stickles glue. Nice.

Regards

Anne :)

First in a while.

2009-08-31T17:50:00.004+01:00

Well it has to be said. This is the first card I've made in around 2 months and I have to say it's good to be back! I just lost it for a while. Life can throw up some situations which force hobbies and nice things onto the back burner, pity though. OK this little creation is one of the stunning Gorjuss Girls, I just adore these stamps and have done for a while from afar, so I decided to purchase to see if I could kick start the creative juices again. I just love the little face and her gorjuss hair. The image was coloured using Faber Castell watercolour pencils and mounted up on some freebie papers, they are actually Christmas papers! The little butterfly is also a freebie from a crafting mag, can't remember which though! I like this, think I may go for another one this evening.

Regards

anne :)

Gem of a girl!

2009-06-13T21:02:00.003+01:00

First addition in a while as I have been busy nursing my youngest back to health again, she's doing well now! This stamp was purchased a few weeks ago but only getting around to using it now. It's Fairy Sprinkles from http://www.pinkgemdesigns.co.uk I think she is toooo cute. I was using up some scraps as I do seem to have quite a few bits and pieces lying around so I thought the blue, brown, pink and lime green were a good combination. The images was coloured using Faber Castell pencils, the die cut flowers I got from E-Bay, the brad is from Papermania as is the little sentiment. I finished with come Stickles glue. The little frame cam free with a magazine. Enjoyed this one and really like the colours.

regards

anne :)

Looking after my wee one

2009-06-03T19:25:00.002+01:00

Have'nt had a change to create anything new of late as I have been looking after my daughter who had a nasty fall from her horse and shattered her elbow and humerous, resulting in extensive surgery and a long rehabilitation period. So i'm rather tied up trying to make life a little easier for her at the moment. May take her out for a drive tomorrow and that may include a trip to the new craft shop in town, so I may be tempted to conjure up something new later in the week.

Regards
anne :)

Blog Award.

2009-05-24T19:26:00.002+01:00

I have been given this great award from Tracey White, over at http://handmade-cards-with-love.blogspot.com/. Wasn't that so kind of her? Have a look at her creations, they are so lovely! Now, I have a little work to do, I have to list 10 honest things about myself and then nominate seven other recipients. So better make a start!

My 10 Honest Things.

1. I'm addicted to blogging.

2. I'm addicted to cardmaking blogs.

3. I dye my hair.

4. I feel young at heart.

5. I adore red wine.

6. I would love it if I loved to exercise!

8. I regret I have'nt travelled enough.

9. I eat too much chocolate.

10. I'm not very good at sharing stuff.

Thats part one done, will pass this on when I decide who my favs are.

Regards

anne :)

Friendship Flowers

2009-05-19T20:36:00.003+01:00

These papers are my most recent digital purchase. The are from www.primahybrid.com, from their Beautiful Day selection. They are just lovely, very feminine, just what I like! The stamped sentiment is from See Dee's, stamped with Tim Holtz Distress ink in Tea Dye. A little ribbon from salvaged from a wedding invitation with pearls added. Understated, I like this one.

regards

anne

Birthday Sparkle

2009-05-18T21:11:00.001+01:00

That last addition for the Dare you to Digi Stamp challenge has put me in the mood!! Loved the Pink Petticoat's "Lola's Rose" paper so I thought I'd use it here too, just in a different colour. The striped paper is from the same collection "Lola's Boudoir" as is the little stamp, the crown has been glittered using my ever faithful Stickles glue, love it!! Added some flowers from Prima and Green Tara and a little heart shaped brad from Papermania. The border was cut using my Carla Craft punch. Think this has turned out well!

Regards
anne :)

Challenge Card

2009-05-17T20:07:00.002+01:00

Just created this for the Dare you to Digi Stamp Challenge. This week the theme was lemon and lilac, a first for me haven't used this combination before but they look pretty together. The card is printed with Lola's Rose, from Pink Petticoat, Lola's Boudoir Collection. The yellow card was also printed from Pink Petticoat's colour palette, in Sunshine. The image is from Lola's Boudoir. I used my Cuttlebug to cut some little blooms and embellished these with little gems from Doodlebug Designs. The brad is from the Laura Ashley Collection. Finished with a little heart border cut using a order punch from Carla Crafts. Really like this colour combo!

Regards

anne :)

Quick Cutie

2009-05-09T20:59:00.003+01:00

Just a little quickie to pass the time! Lilac card blank from stash, patterned Paper from Pink Petticoat, Little Swirls and a little floral embellishment from Artoz. I added a little sentiment stamp by See Dees and used my corner punch from Carla Crafts for a little detail. Nice.

Regards

anne :)

Altered Box

2009-05-05T21:58:00.003+01:00

A little change from the norm tonight. After spending a lot of time de-cluttering my daughters' bedrooms last week, I came across a few boxes and couldn't resist another excuse to play with my paper! This little box came with perfume gifts inside and it was a lovely shade of blue. After browsing my downloads collection I fell for the Little Swirls Collection from Pink Petticoat. I used the blue, which was "Pebble" and the brown which was "Mocha" and I really think it has turned out lovely. I used a Sizzix flower die, though I think the brown one may be a little big, but I can live with that. The ribbon was off a box of chocs and the little gems are from Papermania. I punched a little tag with my new Carla Craft border punch and stamped a little sentiment with black Stazon ink. I finished with a little silver Stickles glue. Not sure what to use it for just yet, though I am going to paint my little craft room soon, when I manage to claim it back from storage!

Regards

anne :)

Dare you to digi stamp......

2009-05-04T19:47:00.002+01:00

Created this little card especially for the Dare You to Digi Stamp challenge number 5, over at http://dareu2digistamp.blogspot.com/ there was an adorable sketch provided and this is my take on it. I must admit I enjoyed this as I just love the simplicity of digi stamps. I used backing paper from http://www.shabbyprincess.com/ from their "Happy go Lucky" pack. The pink circles are from card stock and the little image is from my ever favourite Pink Petticoat. Its from the "Lola'sBoudoir" collection. I created a little ribbon affect using flowers and gems from papermania and a little punched border using a Carla Craft punch. Finished off with a little Stickles glue.

Regards

Anne :)

Pink Lady.

2009-05-03T16:37:00.002+01:00

I haven't blogged in so long, my creativity has been stifled somewhat of late. Life. It has a tendency to take over sometimes and finds plenty of "stuff" to occupy us physically and mentally. Anyhoo, here is a little addition made using a little digi stamp from Pink Petticoat. It's Lola Rose of course and she showing off a sparkler! Teamed this up with some free papers from a magazine which I just adore, lots of pinks and patterns. Nice little card and cost practically nought!!!!

Regards

Anne :)

Thanks!

2009-04-15T19:03:00.002+01:00

Just a quick post to thank Janet from Pink Gem for the lovely blog award pictured below. I think I'm supposed to nominate 5 more recepients, so here goes!

1. Louise
2. Vanessa
3. Melissa
4. Pauline
5. Nikki

regards
anne :)

Full of Joy!

2009-04-14T22:22:00.004+01:00

Meet this little lady who has been hiding within my computer for ages and I had forgotten all about her! I downloaded this little set of images from http://grab-a-doodle-do.blogspot.com/ This is Lilly, I had a feeling that I had invited her to play some time ago but I must have lost her. After some searching of my hard drive I came across her again so I decided to put her to some good use. I just love how this has turned out. This is the same freebie set of papers I mentioned earlier. I stamped Lilly and coloured her with my Whisper pens and Faber Castell pencils. I used my Carla Crafts punch to add some detail and the stamp is from Daisy Bucket. The little butterflies are actually beads that I have had in my kit for ages, I attached them using some glue dots. I added some ric rac ribbon which is green velvet, it also was a freebie with Papercraft Inspirations last issue. I added a little paper flower from Prima and finished with a little twinkly gem from Doodlebug Designs. Oh yes and my ever predictable Stickles glue!! That's me finished for this evening, going to have a glass of wine before bed.

Regards

anne :)

Bouquet.

2009-04-14T18:06:00.004+01:00

Went to the supermarket this morning for some necessities and picked up a copy of Simply Cards and Papercraft. It was accompanied by a little book of assorted designer papers which are just adorable. I was instantly attracted to this turquoise and pink combo and decided to team it up with some floral stamps from Clear Expressions. The papers are truly lovely but unfortunately I'm unaware of the designer, so I can't give credit where it's due. I coloured the image using my Whispers pens and Faber Castell watercolour pencils. Punched a little butterfly for a little added effect. I cut a little tag from the same book of papers and used a little run on from Crate Paper, I got so much value out of those rub ons, so versatile! I finished with a little Stickles glue and added a little gem from Papermania. This is especially for a friend who I really should try to see more off, I think we all make those promises but life has a way of keeping us from fulfilling them.

Regards

anne :)

Retail Therapy.

2009-04-14T16:10:00.003+01:00

I know I have produced my last few cards using this download selection from www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk but I cant help myself. The are so young and inspiring. This newest addition is Holly from the "Holly and Madison" range. She's a girls after my own heart, a shopper! Began this by layering up some papers from the Pretty Doodles range from www.PinkPetticoat.co.uk the base pink is rose and the doodles are coloured Smoke. I then had a little pink cardstock left over from a previous project and put this through my Cuttlebug using the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder. I then cut around Holly and attached her to this. I punched a little border with my corner punch from Carla Craft and layer some grey sparkly sticky ribbon over the top. This was free with a magazine, my favourite kind! I then stamped a little sentiment using my "See Dee's" sentiment stamps and added a little black gem from "Doodlebug Designs". Finished off with a little bit of Stickles glue here and there, just because it's so girlie. Hope you like this one, I really enjoyed myself!

Regards

anne :)

Magnificant Madison!

2009-04-10T20:07:00.003+01:00

This girl has attitude and I love it! I like personalities with a little touch of rebellion in them, reminds me of my younger self. Ahhh the good old days! Teamed this image up with yet another paper from http://pinkpetticoat.co.uk/ it's from the pretty doodles range and is pistachio green, also used cranberry solid colour from the same range, used my cuttlebug for some flowers and embellished them with some gems and sequins from Papermania. finished with my all time favourite Stickles glue. Added a little sentiment using my computer, "Just being me", I think that's what we all should do!

regards

anne :)

Colourful Cupcake

2009-04-07T20:49:00.007+01:00

I was reading my list of blogs that I follow over the weekend and I came across this cute little cupcake which was offered as a freebie on some very generous bloggers' page, it came courtesy from Vanessa, over at http://ellepiggo.blogspot.com thanks Vanessa! I have teamed the image up with some papers from the Sweet Sundaes range from http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/ I coloured the image with my Faber Castell pencils and added a little Stickles glitter just because I can't help myself! The little flowers and gems are from papermania. Simple colours and design, cute.

regards

anne :)

Second of the day.

2009-04-07T11:06:00.004+01:00

Was reading one of my older copies of card magazines yesterday, and forgot I had this little download. I came across an article in Simply Cards and Papercraft, written by Jenni Shawyer. She had a few examples of her favourite cards and I fell for the one made using this download from

www.daisiecompany.com , Gina Jane's Chocolate Craving Kit. I love the colours and just adore the little chocolate, speaking as a confirmed chocoholic!! Good enough to eat I think!

regards

anne :)

Paper ---- Daisy Company.com

Glitter ---- Stickles

Welcome Madison!

2009-04-07T10:46:00.007+01:00

Doesn't this young lady look so swish! OK, she's in her underwear but I just love this little image, downloaded from http://www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk/ and she is part of the "Holly and Madison" collection. This is a great selection of trendy young females, my daughters just adore these pair. My colour choice seems to be a favourite of mine at the moment, I really love brown and teamed it up with some different shades of pink, can't help myself, I know!! Hope you like it as much as I do!

regards
anne :)

BP ----- Free with mag!
CS ----- From stock
Image ----- Charmed cards and crafts.
Flowers ----- Prima, Forever Flowers.
Sentiment ----- Primavera Phrases, Carolyn Holt Designs.
Punch ----- Carla Craft
Paper ---- Scrap from Pink Petticoat, Sweet Sundaes.
Glitter ---- Stickles

Pamper time Holly!

2009-04-01T20:17:00.005+01:00

I really like the way this card has turned out, I generally don't plan cards, I just pick a stamp and a selection of colours and hope for the best. All the sketches look great, but I never seem to follow any, sometimes this works other times not so much! This image was downloaded from
http://www.blogger.com/www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk and is part of the Holly and Madison collection. I think these images are great and create beautiful teenage cards.

regards
anne :)

BP ------ Free with mag.
CS ------ From stash
Image ----- Charmed cards and crafts download
Flowers ----- Sizzix
Buttons ----- From stash
String ------ freebie
Pearls ----- Papermania.
Coloured with ----- Faber Castell water colour pencils.
Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder.

Regards
anne :)

Quick Cuties!

2009-03-31T21:31:00.005+01:00

Just a few ATC's made from some scraps that have taken up residence on my desk for a few weeks now. I'd forgotten how much of a pleasure they are to make, quick, cheap and cheerful!!

regards

anne :)

New Pink Gem Cuties!

2009-03-30T14:01:00.004+01:00

Janet over at http://pinkgemdesigns.blogspot.com/ has given us a peek at hew new April designs and they are toooo cute. Babies, I just love them, head over and have a look for yourself, you'll be smitten too!

regards

anne :)

Little Gem!

2009-03-28T18:46:00.003Z

This little girl is new to my collection of stamps, isn't she too cute with that little flower in her mouth! Gem was puchased from Janet over at http://pinkgem-janet.blogspot.com/ I just adore this little girl!

Image ------ Pink Gem Designs

BP ----- Freebie with mag

CS ----- Deja View, cherry blossom

Sentiment ----- Krate Paper

Flower ----- Prima, forever flowers

Gems ----- from stash

regards

anne :)

Hey Holly!

2009-03-28T16:54:00.003Z

Isn't this so cute, i just love this young lady, images of this girl are popping up all over the place, so me being me, I couldn't help myself! I went over to http://www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk/ and downloaded some images, the Holly and Madison collection. I coloured her using my Whispers markers and Faber-Castell pencils. I think she looks cool, and what a waist!!!

Image ----- Charmed Cards and Crafts.

BP ---- Deja Views, light cherry.

Colours ---- Whispers and Faber-Castell.

Flowers ----- Prima, forever flowers.

Brads ----- Papermania

Glitter ---- Stickles

Stamp ---- Whispers

Regards

anne :)

2009-03-27T16:09:00.003Z

Just love these little flowers, so cute and a great way to use up any scraps, very impressed! Have a look for yourself here, http://craftingagreenworld.com

regards

anne :)

fab blog candy

2009-03-24T13:41:00.004Z

Karen, over at http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com has an amazing treat up for grabs over on her blog, very excited, have a wee look, you never know!

regards

anne

New Home

2009-03-16T21:08:00.004Z

I always like to have a little stock pile built up of cards for various occasions and celebrations. This one is for a "New Home" and this image is from Pink Petticoat, Home Sweet Home range of prints. I think the little dog is so sweet, I really like this colour combo, makes a change from pink!

BP ----- Freebie from mag

Image ------ Pink Petticoat, Home sweet home.

Rub on ----- Daisy Bucket

Coloured with ----- Faber-Castell watercolour pencils.

Gems ----- Stash

Crochet Flower ------ Imaginisce.

regards

anne :)

Lola Rose

2009-03-16T17:45:00.004Z

I have had this little image sitting finished on my desk for a couple of weeks now, just hadn't managed to complete it, printed off some paper from pink petticoat.co.uk its from the Sweet Sundaes range. I like this range of images, so girlie!

BP ----- Pink Petticoat

Image ----- Pink Petticoat

Ribbon ----- Donated by my daughter

Flower and embellishment -- Papermania

Rub on ---- Crate paper

Regards

anne :)

First in a while!

2009-03-16T16:29:00.005Z

Hi all, I haven't added a lot here for a few weeks, I lost my focus for a while, what with work and decisions and challenges, you know, all that grown up stuff us crafters don't really like to think about!! Well, I forced myself to sit down and try to come up with a little creativity, to help keep me sane if it's nothing else. Managed to get this little stamp on E Bay, however, it is one of Janet Roberts designs over at http://pinkgemdesigns.blogspot.com/. I thought it was so sweet, it reminds me of my daughters', who are both angels, and there is a little rebellion in their personality!

Stamp ------ Janet Roberts

CS ----- From Stash

BP ----- Montispixilplayground.com, (freebie!)

Glitter ------ Stickles

Stamp ----- From stash

Ribbon ----- Papermania

Regards

anne :)

Blog Award!

2009-03-04T19:02:00.004Z

I am so excited to receive my first ever blog award and its thanks to Carol over at http://craftycrofty.blogspot.com/ and Julie over at http://juliescraftspace.blogspot.com/ they are ever so kind. Its been a difficult day for me today at work, so when I logged on to cheer myself up a bit this was waiting for me! Thanks Carol and Julie that's worked a treat! I think I'm to nominate some more recipients, will do that soon, need some TLC tonight!

regards

anne :)

PP Birthday!

2009-03-01T21:58:00.005Z

I am a big fan of Pink Petticoat and just adore the papers in the Sweet Sundae's range. I just love the colours here, they remind me that spring is just around the corner, I hope!! The stamped image is little Lilli with a basket of flowers. The colours are so gentle and very girlie, just what I love !!

BP ...... Pink Petticoat, Sweet Sundaes.

Image ....... Pink Petticoat, Lola Rose.

Rub-on Sentiment ...... Crate Paper.

Felt flower and button ....... From stash

Gem ...... Free with mag.

Glitter ...... Stickles.

Regards

anne :)

Penny Black Birthday

2009-02-28T19:45:00.006Z

I really love the weekends as with everyone being off work there are so many more new creations appearing across all the blogs I'm following, its wonderful! I have so many little scraps of paper and cut-off's of card that I have decided to add what I can to some cards. This cute little guy is from Penny Black, I just think these little hedgehogs are so adoreable! I've really been trying to improve my colouring, I don't think I've done too badly here!

BP & Card ......... From stash

Stamp ...... Penny Black

Bloom Stamp ......... See Dee's

Rub-on ......... Crate Paper

Buttons and gems ....... Papermania

Glitter ..... Stickles

Penny Black Birthday

2009-02-28T19:45:00.005Z

I really love the weekends as with everyone being off work there are so many more new creations appearing across all the blogs I'm following, its wonderful! I have so many little scraps of paper and cut-offs of card that I have decided to add what I can to some cards. This cute little guy is from Penny Black, I just think these little hedgehogs are so adorable! I've really been trying to improve my colouring, I don't think I've done too badly here!

BP & Card ......... From stash

Stamp ...... Penny Black

Bloom Stamp ......... See Dee's

Rub-on ......... Crate Paper

Buttons and gems ....... Papermania

Glitter ..... Stickles

Flowers ----- Die cut with Cuttlebug

Butterfly ...... From stash.

Thanks for looking

regards

anne :)

Something different.

2009-02-26T21:48:00.003Z

Was clicking on my computer and came across this backing paper from one of my Pink Petticoat downloads. I like the pattern and colour, but boy I struggled to come up with something to go with it. I created a topper using some brown corrugated cards from my stash. I came across a scrap of spotty paper also from Pink Petticoat, "Just an old fashioned girl", so I cut a circle from it, punched a couple of holes and threaded some ribbon through and made a bow. I mounted this onto black card which I distressed around the edges with a nail file. I attached a stripe of gold card from my stash and attached the whole topper to it. I then used a sentiment from Crate Paper on some brown card and finished off with a little sparkly heart from my stash. Simple but a struggle too!

Regards

anne :)

Sugar Nellie

2009-02-26T14:15:00.003Z

This little girl is called Lola and she loves to gather flowers, what a lovely way to spend a day, I'd be up for that! I have really enjoyed stamping this week and using my Whispers markers to colour. Great!

BP --- Free with mag

CS ---- From stash

Stamp --- Sugar Nellie

Sentiment ---- Crate paper

Button and Ribbon ----- Papermania

Embossing ---- Swiss dots folder through Cuttlebug.

Glitter ---- Stickles

Regards

anne :)

on a roll today!

2009-02-24T21:48:00.002Z

Have really enjoyed myself today, I had an unexpected day off work and was motivated enough to get the dreaded housie stuff out of the way early so I would have some playtime! I have been busy since early afternoon playing with my bits of paper and stamps, it was wonderful and guilt free! This little image is Maggie, would you like to meet her? She is from Sugar Nellie designs and i think she is so sweet!

BP - Pink Petticoat, Sweet Sundaes collection

Striped paper - free with magazine

Ribbon - American Crafts

Felt flower - American Crafts

Stamp - Sugar Nellie

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Papermania

Night Ladies x

Regards

anne :)

Little Gem!

2009-02-24T18:13:00.002Z

Recently purchased this little guy from http://pinkgemdesigns.blogspot.com/, isn't he just adorable in his little bumble-bee suit! I really enjoyed making this little card, the colours all just seem to come together and it felt so easy. Nice one!

Stamp - Ping Gem Designs

BP - From stash

CS - From stash

Colours - Whispers pens

Die-cuts - Cuttlebug using sizzix die

Sign - Papermania

Ribbon and buttton - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Regards

anne:)

Pink Petticoat thank you.

2009-02-24T14:40:00.003Z

I had another one of those episodes this week when you realise that your child is growing up way too fast and is tip toeing into the big world! My daughter, who is almost 17, is on work experience this week. I know, I'm sad! She has been lucky enough to be able to obtain a great insight into the legal system as she is "working" in the courthouse. She has an interest in criminal psychology of all things! I watched her get out of the car and make her way up the steps, unsure of what lay ahead, but hey! she did really great, and loved it! So, I thought I would make this little card to say thank you to the ladies in the office for looking after my baby so well! I used the black flourishes from Pink Petticoat Sweet Sundaes range, the little lady is also from Pink Petticoat, she is of course Lola, coloured with my Faber Castell pencils mounted up on some pink card from my stash. The black ribbon is from Papermania as is the flower and button. The die cut flower was cut using my trusty cuttlebug and a sizzix die, finished off with some Stickles glue and a little sparkly heart. Nice, I think!

Regards

anne :)

sugar nellie lurve!

2009-02-23T22:10:00.004Z

A little card I made for my husband Gary, today is our wedding anniversary, 18 years, wow, where did all that time go, scary! I'm a romantic at heart, don't get me wrong, I look at modern cards and think "aren't they beautiful", but I am always drawn to more romantic looking things. This little stamp I just love, its from Sugar Nellie and show little Lola and Simon having a cuddle, I think it's so sweet! I coloured this using my Faber Castell watercolour pencils. Gary liked his card, even though it is a bit girlie, ah well hard to break the habit of a lifetime! About to head to bed, I have a horrible cold, sniff, so I will update the other materials I used tomorrow! Apologies for the quality of the picture, a bit blurry, but you get the drift!

regards

anne :)

even more nicies!!!

2009-02-19T22:22:00.002Z

tara is offering some sugar coated, multi coloured pic n mix over at her blog http://ihaventgotacleverblogname.blogspot.com/ as a celebration for 1000 hits, her creations are fab! Have a look and you never know.............!

regards
anne :)

Sweet Wishes!

2009-02-17T21:58:00.002Z

This little number has been made using the Sweet Sundaes range of papers from Pink Petticoat, I am such a fan of these convenient little downloads, I'm not on commission or anything I just love them! The backing paper is the flourishes from the pack and the little ice cream has been chosen from the sundae selection. I used some sticky ribbon from Anita's crafts and a little fabric flower from Prima, finished off with a little flowers shaped brad from Papermania, I couldn't help myself and thought this was a prime candidate for some Stickles glitter! Mmmmmmmmmm!

regards

anne:)

One of those successful failures!

2009-02-16T21:36:00.003Z

This little mistake I thought I would post anyway. Its not exactly what I wanted to do, but it just sort of took on a life of its own! Patterned paper is from my usual stop, Pink Petticoat, its from the Old fashioned girl range, the ribbon is from Papermania as is the buttons the felt flower is from American Crafts I think. My daughters liked it, though it should be said they do have a bit of a love for the colour black!! Ah well, it's not too bad, is it?

regards

anne:)

Penny Black Happy Birthday

2009-02-15T21:05:00.004Z

Created this happy little card using a Penny Black stamp. I think this stamp is lovely and always goes down well with my daughters' friends. Coloured using my Faber Castell watercolour pencils and mounted up on some gingham paper and blue card. The ribbon was donated by my daughter and the felt flower is from American Crafts. I finished off with a little Stickles glitter. Lovely!

regards

anne :)

Card for my love!

2009-02-15T17:20:00.002Z

This card I created for my other half Gary. We have been married for almost 18years now and he is my one true friend. Even after all these years thoughts of him still touch my heart and make me smile. I love him dearly! I didn't want anything too feminine, though I have very little inspiration with it comes to male card making. This paper has been in my stash for quite a while as I loved the pattern and colours, but never really knew what to do with it. It is from Dream Street Papers, I distressed using Tim Holtz distressing inks, the scripted paper is from Pink Petticoat's Just an Old Fashioned Girl, the chipboard letter is from Prima, and has also been in my stash forever. The stamped lettering was made using SeeDee's alphabet though I'm not sure which, and Tim Holtz yet again. I couldn't help myself and added a little Laura Ashley fabric brad as well. I love this and when I presented it to Gary he was delighted. He's such an old romantic!

Love Birds

2009-02-12T23:31:00.004Z

Another Valentine made using the Pink Petticoat, Old Fashioned Girl papers, I really love the colours and design of this paper. Teamed it up with some gingham ribbon from Papermania and a few buttons and flowers from my stash. I really like this one, so girlie!

regards

anne :)

Sweet Valentine.

2009-02-12T21:58:00.003Z

Just been creating some little Valentines and this is my first. I downloaded the "Old Fashioned Girl" pack from Pink Petticoat and I just adore. It is so simple yet extremely effective. The contrast of the red, white and black is so eye catching I think. The ribbon is fro Papermania and the little gems are from Doodlebug Designs. The flowers are from Papermania and Got flowers Deux. I just love the scripted writing showing through the polka dots and of course the little stamp, love birds, adorable!

Regards
anne :)

Double Anniversary

2009-02-07T17:38:00.002Z

Two anniversary cards this weekend for my mother and father in law who are 40 years married, and my sister in law who is 5 years married, both on the same day! First image is card for my parents in law, this was made using Laura Ashley papers and flower, the stamp is from See-Dee's. The second is very plain little black handmade paper with a little paper rose attached with a bow, three little green pearls and finished with the same stamp, a little wobbly I'm afraid, though I love it!! Busy busy!

regards

anne :)

Pink Petticoat Birthday

2009-02-06T20:19:00.004Z

This little image I just adore! I love Pink Petticoat's Lola Rose prints. This one I coloured using Faber Castell watercolour pencils which I received from my husband as part of my birthday present. I mounted it up on some light green patterned paper, I'm not sure what the brand is, it is part of a mixed pack which I picked up in my local craft supply shop. I used a scrap of pink card and run this through the Cuttlebug using the "swiss dots" embossing folder. The bubble flower stickers came free with my regular papercraft mag "Papercraft Inspirations". I really love the colours in this card it reminds me of early summer, a time of the year that I am longing for at the moment!

regards

anne :)

lilybean'spaperie challenge

2009-02-04T20:32:00.005Z

This is my entry in Melissa's challenge, at lilybean's paperie my first ever entry to any challenge, so here goes!! Didn't want to go for the overwhelming effect of polka dots so i thought I would be a bit more subtle and adding them as an accent instead, I like its simplicity and it was all made from leftovers, backing paper came free with a magazine as did the dots, scrap of grey card for the flower, run through the cuttlebug a little fabric flower and a contrasting brad, a little silver handmade with love heart, as I do like to craft with love!!! Finished off with a stamp. Nice.

regards anne:)

Distressed!

2009-01-18T19:57:00.003Z

Just a wee tag, first attempt at distressing, I see this technique on so many blogs, I need lots of practice I think, I would love to create some of the beautiful pieces I've seen lately, just keep trying eh? :)

regards

anne :P

Maggie with Flowers.

2009-01-18T19:47:00.002Z

This paper has been in my stash for ages, I love the colours but was`nt sure what to do with it. I have been lacking inspiration a little of late, so I was determind that I would create at least one card today! The paper is by "Crate Paper", not sure of the pattern, sorry! It was the same sheet, with plain and pattern on the opposite sides. I then mounted a Maggie stamp onto white card and then again onto the same pink. Had the pink ribbon in my stash, it was a bargain picked up on the net quite a while ago, by Basic grey. Die cut a few flowers using my cuttlebug and added some clear gems for a little sparkle. Quite nice I think, would you be happy if you received it?!!! :)

regards,

anne :D

Thank you!

2009-01-05T21:46:00.005Z

I am quite please with how this turned out. I purchased these plain papers and swirl designs from Pink Petticoat. I like the colours here, the papers are "duck egg blue", and the brown ribbon I believe, came from a box of chocolates! How`s that for recycling! The little blue butterfly is from a magazine freebie. Finished off with a little "thank you" stamp. Lovely!!
regards

anne:)

Quicky!

2009-01-04T18:32:00.001Z

Just a wee quick make card using some leftovers and a topper which came from a kit my sis in law gave me for xmas, nice colours, fresh and simple!

regards
anne:)

Pink Petticoat Image

2009-01-04T18:04:00.003Z

I just love how this card has turned out. I recently purchased these images from Pink Petticoat and could`nt wait to get using them! This lady I just love, the sentiment says "too much of a good thing can be wonderful". Love it! Used some scraps I had lying about, thought the blue and the lime green complimented the pink and brown in the pic well, used a little green ribbon to embellish along with a little flower just to add that girlie touch attched with a plain lime green brad. One of many I fear, I just love these pics so you will be seeing them again in the not too distant future!

True Beauty.

2009-01-02T15:36:00.005Z

This was inspired by pictures I took of my children at Christmas. We all love to scrap our offspring and I think my daughters deserve it as they both look so beautiful in these pics. I like my scrapped pages to mean something special, and when I looked at these pictures I realised their true beauty. Yes, they are lovely on the outside, but they have developed so much inner beauty that makes them who they are. Unique. I hope the trials and responsibilities of life does`nt squeeze the beauty from their hearts so I left them this little reminder of the importance of protecting the real identity. So, the title of this page is "True Beauty". I had some paper in my stash for ages, Daisy Bucket, the colours complimented their dresses beautifully. I did`nt want to over embelish the page as I want the pictures and the journaling to be the main attraction. I added some floral decs along with my favourite stickles glue, I love it!

Bah Humbug!

2009-01-01T18:26:00.003Z

Well that's it, the season of love and goodwill has officially ended in the Gordon household. The decs are taken down and safely stored away for another year and now the house looks so bare! That said, I'm really glad to see the back of them this year. Feel refreshed at the prospect of the coming new year and wondering what it will bring for the family Gordon. Hopefully all good, no surprises please! I know we all make new years resolutions but I will be the frst to admit that I'm not so good at keeping them so I'll just take it a day at a time and see how we go. Short term goals to keep me motivated! I'm not going to list any resolutions here, I do enjoy some degree of privacy you know! Enjoyed Christmas but we are all faced with the most depressing month of the year January! The anti-climax of Christmas coupled with the depression of a lacking bank balance to boot! Ok can't end this on a negative so I'd better reflect on what I'm thankful for this year. My family, we are a tight little group. We keep each other lively and my daughters keep me feeling young. My quality of life, I'm healthy and enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle. Those who I come in contact with, I try to see the good in everyones' hearts. The twats, they make me smile! Life is good, long may it last!

Hubbys' Christmas Card

2008-12-31T16:17:00.001Z

This was a very last minute card I made for my husband. I love the red, black and white together, the snowflake was donated by my daughter, was attached to a pair of fancy pyjamas which she received last Christmas as a gift, its felt. I added some silver stickles glue and a little merry christmas motif, along with a black gem. The writing is by my own fair hand, I don`t normally do this, I usually use the computer but I was in a hurry, added some more stickles for a Christmassy feel, but not too much as to make it too feminine. I like it and my husband was delighted with the finished article!

Girlie Bling!

2008-12-31T16:15:00.001Z

This little card was made so quickly, but I think it`s very effective and typically girlie! Pain white card blank, overlaid with some pink paper from Laura Ashley. The little cocktail dress was from a kit very kindly given to me by my sister in law for Christmas, added a sticky ribbon also from Laura Ashley, some little flowers blinged up with some Stickles glue and a little "for you" greeting. This will be snapped up soon as my daughters are always looking for cards for thier school friends!

Happy Birthday

2008-12-31T16:13:00.002Z

This card I really love. White card blank, overlaid with some black handmade paper. Stamped some flowers and a butterfly on to white card and layered this up on some red and black card. The red "ribbon" is some paper raffia that was left over from wrapping my presents, I mounted this on a strip of white card for stability. Added a "Happy Birthday" motif I found lying around, and a little paper flower with a black gem. I think the colour combo is very striking and could pass for a young recepient as well as a more mature one!

Penny Black Hedgehog thank you

2008-12-29T18:57:00.002Z

The stamp is from the cute hedgehogs collection from Penny Black, stamped on plain white card and coloured using watercolour pencils. I mounted some blue spotty paper onto my card blank, and came across some grey card in my stash, I ran this through the cuttlebug using the swiss dots embossing folder. Mounted all up together and added a little flower embellishment which I recycled from another thankyou card I received. Love the blue, grey and orange together.

A few ATCs

2008-12-29T16:18:00.003Z

Having a bit of a problem getting the creative juices flowing again after Christmas, so I though a few ATCs, quick to finish would get me started again. Just used up a few Xmas scraps, though I think the Friendship card is my favourite. I like the distressed look, though I'm afraid I have'nt really mastered it yet.

Few more pics!

2008-12-28T17:35:00.002Z

My daughters!

2008-12-28T17:24:00.003Z

Hi, Have'nt used this blog in so long now so I think it's time to get active again. Just going to pop some pics of my beautiful daughters taken over Christmas and I intend to scrap these sometime soon. Have really neglected to scrap lately opting for cards instead. They are beautiful girls so this has ignited my interest in scrapping again!

regards anne :)

My Favourite Page

2008-07-03T21:59:00.002+01:00

This page, I just adore. We had some family pictures taken back in March and this one is of my daughter Catherine and her Nanny. I took the colour inspiration from Catherine's dress using black for the blackground and just a torn stripe of patterned paper to make a banner across the middle. I mounted he picture on white card and added a few die cut flowers produced via my indespensible Cuttlebug using a Sizzix die. I stamped and heat embossed some flowers and using silver powder, I finished with a caption which really does reflect the bond that exists between Catherine and Nanny. I love it!

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-03T17:01:00.001+01:00