first christmas

hi everyone i can't believe it's almost two weeks since my last post.
where has all the time gone in the run up to christmas it's just flown past.
i didn't manage any craft time after i'd finished making cards and gifts for family and friends and hopefully this week i can make amends.
i'm back today to share a card using one of my fave stamp brands lili of the valley . just a heads up they currently have a sale on, save 30% until noon today (excludes latest launch).
back to my make i've used christmas bunting (still available in the ebay outlet store) and she has been coloured with my copic markers

and here she is:

and with my image i have tried a little 3d paper piecing.

here are a few more images showing some of my layers:

i think i could have done a few more layers but i do love how it's turned out.
tutorial available on Mariska van der veers blog page.
onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: christmas bunting and sentiment stamps

paper, vellum & card: from my stash

snow flake embossing folder

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pens 

glamour dust 

pinflair glue gel

copics

  skin: E000: 00: 04: 11: 21: R20

skirt and hat: R85: 83: 81

cardigan: B60: BV31

and all it leaves me to say now is:

Merry Christmas and i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

just for you birthday girl

well one more day to wait before they are all released.
here is my final sneaky peek of these adorable, amazingly cute stamps. i hope we have wet your crafting appetites and you allow these lovely images into your crafting stash.

my third and last card.

i have really enjoyed this crafting rally and i hope you have too.

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: Bunny Present Trio and sentiment stamp

paper & card: from my stash

white lace

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pens

copics

Bunny: W0: 01: 03: c30

presents and halo: YG03: 63: 67

 

meet Bunny Present Trio

release date 16th December 2016 at 12:00 GMT

and all it leaves me to say now is:

i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

Merry Christmas santa claus is coming to town

good morning everyone.
i'm back today with my 2nd dc card share in conjunction with Lili of the valley's facebook challenge in between all the sneaky peeks of the next lotv release from the team.
back to my share.
i have to say crafters i am over the moon on how this project has turned out. to create my background i have joined in with this months marker colouring class over at kit and clowder and as always i have learned loads and i have topped my project off with one of my Lili of the valley christmas stamps: snowy presents (retired as a stamp). this project has all been coloured with my copic markers.

here is my card who hooo.

i have an admission one of my markers blobbed badly on one of the trees, but on the plus side my image has been fussy cut and has hid the blob really well.

 

onto what i have used:

7x7"" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: Snowy presents (may be available as a digi soon)

sentiment stamps

papers & card: from my stash

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pens 

copics:
skin: e000: 00: 04: 11: 21:

outfits: b99: 97: 95

e29: 25: 55: 57: 59

on how to achieve the background please visit: kit and clowder

details for the challenge:
Welcome to our December Challenge - with the theme of Winter.
So it can be anything wintery - Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding, New Baby - or anything else you can think of :-)

There are 3 prizes on offer and the winners will be drawn at random from all the entries;
1st - £20 LOTV voucher
2nd - £15 LOTV voucher
3rd - £10 LOTV voucher

To enter, just post your photo on lotv's event page - and don't forget to check back to see if you are one of the lucky winners :-)

To be eligible, your card or project will need to fit the theme and feature an LOTV image. 1 Entry per person please. The challenge closes at 6pm UK time on Wednesday 14th December.

good luck everyone i look forward to seeing your creations on FB.

i hope your enjoying all the sneaky peeks of the soon to be released stamps

well that's all for today crafters.

all it leaves me to say now is:

i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

wishing you a... and 3rd sneaky peek

well crafty friends i hope you are loving these new cute images from Lili of the valley.
today i am sharing my second card from the upcoming release they are just too cute for words.
and here is my 2nd card:

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: Bunny Present Trio and sentiment stamp

papers: from my stash

paper flowers from my stash

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pens

copics:

Bunny: e50: 53: 55

presents and halo: B00: BG01: bg05

sneaky peek 3

i like to give a warm welcome to Moira to my little patch.
and all it leaves me to say now is:

i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

birthday girl and 2nd lotv sneak peek

good morning crafty friends

well i'm back today sharing the first of my completed cards using one of the images from the sneaky peek i shared on friday. and just to let all you lotv lovers there will be lots of cute animal and animal trio's to choose from. 

the trio i have the privilege of sharing is Bunny Present Trio and they are so adorable they will be available in rubber and digi format.

here is my 1st completed card of the trio:

 

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: Bunny Present Trio and sentiment stamp

papers: from my stash

pink satin ribbon and pink stick-on pearls

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pens

copics:

Bunny: c1: 3: 5: 0

butterfly and halo: r81: 83: 85

sneaky peek no2:

and all it leaves me to say now is:

i'd like to give a warm welcome my new followers and i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

congratulations - twin boy's and lotv news

good morning crafty friends i have a really cute card to share today and some Lili of the valley news.
but first my card:
for my card today i have used the super cute stamp from Lili of the valley : twice as nice and i have coloured these cute little fellas with my copic markers they are so adorable.

here's my card

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: twice as nice

sentiment stamps

papers: from my stash

ink: memento espresso truffle & summer sky

sakura gelly roll pens 

blue satin ribbon, lace and a stick-on pearl

copics:
skin: e000: 00: 04: 11: 21:

outfits: bg000: bg01: bg05: b00: b12 

onto my news:

Lili of the valley's next new release of super cute animal trio stamps. sneaky peeks from all the design collective for the next 7 days up to the release date on the 16th December.

here is a little something i am working on hope you like:

well that's all for today crafters.

all it leaves me to say now is:

i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

happy christmas

good morning crafty friends.
well another month another FB challenge over at Lili of the valley and today it's my turn with a little inspiration.
this months challenge is entitled "winter"

here is mycard

i've gone mono on my project as it gives a wintry feel and i have also done some masking.
details for the challenge:
Welcome to our December Challenge - with the theme of Winter.
So it can be anything wintery - Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding, New Baby - or anything else you can think of :-)

There are 3 prizes on offer and the winners will be drawn at random from all the entries;
1st - £20 LOTV voucher
2nd - £15 LOTV voucher
3rd - £10 LOTV voucher

To enter, just post your photo on lotv's event page - and don't forget to check back to see if you are one of the lucky winners :-)

To be eligible, your card or project will need to fit the theme and feature an LOTV image. 1 Entry per person please. The challenge closes at 6pm UK time on Wednesday 14th December.

good luck everyone i look forward to seeing your creations on FB.

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: lili of the valley's: festive post  snow family   and Christmas Sentiments

papers: lili of the valley (retired)

ink: memento espresso truffle

sakura gelly roll pen: stardust

copics:
skin: c0: 1: 3

hair: c1:3:5

outfits: c1: 3: 5: 7

snow family: c0: 1: 3: 5: 7

and all it leaves me to say now is:

i'd like to give a warm welcome my new followers and i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

happy christmas

good morning crafty friends.
popping in today with a fairly traditional colour of a christmas card today using santa's speedy delivery
from stamping bella (also available in the uk from dies to die for )
and i have coloured this handsome chappie with my trusted copic's
and here he is:

i need to sort my photo box and lighting grrrrr.

onto what i have used:

6x6" white base card

stamps: stamping bella's santa's speedy delivery

dies by: spellbinder & unknown (freebie)

papers: lili of the valley (retired)

ink: memento espresso truffle

glamour dust

sakura gelly roll pen: stardust

copics:
skin: e00: 000: 04: 11: 21

hair: c0: 1: 3: 0

santa's outfit: r59: 46: 29: c5

belt: c9: 7: 5

gift box g94: 99

i'm going to keep my post short and sweet today.
and all it leaves me to say now is:

i hope you all have a lovely crafty day, enjoy and craft happy Ann.
thanks for stopping by.

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