wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

good morning crafters.

one more sleep until Santa stops by and i have to say my youngest granddaughter is giddy with antisipation and she's only 2 and a half..

welcome to my last share for this year a little more distress ink colouring. 

i can't beleive 2022 is almost over and how extremly fast it has gone with all it's ups and downs along the way. i had planned like most to be a little more active with my card making, crafting and blogging this year but alas i didn't and i'm not going to add any pressure to myself to be any different next year, but the colouring, cardmaking, doll making, dressmaking and knitting will continue in the background and i will share all my completed projects with you on the three social platforms i use. 

today's image is from Clarity a pergamano poppet and she is just adoreable.

i'm truly thankful to Alyce over at Kit & Clowder (link on my side bar) for all the lesons, projects and classes she has created and taught over the years they have truly given me the skills i needed to colour the adorable images that i have and allows me to create beautiful one of a kind greetings cards.

Finally i would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. 

thank you for stopping by, looking and for all your kind comments on my blog.

don't forget to stop by next year

Ann

 

distress ink colouring Stampingbella

good morning crafters.

welcome to my share for today: a little distress inking and

a little colouring homage to the wonderful stamps from Stampingbella.

all three coloured images are now waiting to be added to card projects.

 

the colouring journey begins:

tiny townies: on santas lap

next are three coloured images

and to finish Whitney and Wendy love wine

this image will be perfect for my wine loving daughter and her friend.

i chose not to use all the stamp (image minus the long legs) this gives me a few more options on what card bases i can use..

all colours i have used will be listed on the completed card project when they are posted.

                                                   

like most Stampingbella fans i was saddened by the news about Dah Bella: Emily and i was touched by how many bella fans paid tribute to an amazing soul on facebook and i was extremly touched by the beautiful tributes by her bellababes via Stampingbella's blog.

i never met Emily but i loved reading her humorous comments, new stamp sneak peeks and inspiring post from the blog and FB page, but most of all i love the sisterhood and the amazing blue stamps she had created and shared with the world.

thank you Emily

enjoy your day and always craft happy. Ann

thanks for stopping by 

                                                                 

                                

Merry Christmas no5

still in the swing of christmas card making

hi and welcome to my festive share for today.

this is not quite the card i had intended to make but i just love how it's blended together with all the traditional colours of christmas, from the backing paper to the colours used on the image: three amigas (stampingbella) 

i have also used three of my current fav dies and a little wired red ribbon to complete.

my supplies: 

stamp: three amigas, holiday fun, stampingbella

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

fabriano 5 - water colour card

7"x7" white base card

papers: white linen card, designer papers from my old stash

dies: anna-marie, joycraft

embellishment: glitter pen

once again all it leaves me to say now is:

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day.

and craft happy. Ann x

 

Merry Christmas no4

 hi and welcome to my festive share for today.

a completed card using one of the images i coloured quite some time ago.

for my cards i have used a simple theme for the bases. i usually fold back and decorate all the panels but on my last three cards i have measured and cut approx 4cm off the opening edge. 

my coloured image from May

there are still quite a few images patiently waiting to be added to greetings cards and as soon as i have completed them they will be shared on my usual platforms.

colours

skin: vintage photo, tattered rose, worn lipstick

hair:  antique linen

skirt: antique linen

cardigan & hat: aged mahogany, Victorian velvet

wings: antique linen

bunting: weathered wood

and my supplies:

stamp: lili of the valley: christmas bunting

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

fabriano 5 - water colour card

6" x 6" white base card

papers: white glitter card, designer papers: first edition

dies: ldrs, presscut, joycraft

embellishment: glitter pen

once again all it leaves me to say now is:

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day.

and craft happy. Ann x

Merry Christmas no3

 good morning lovelies

im back to share my 3rd quick card creation using another of my adorable LOTV rubber stamps. 

sometimes when i make cards it's easy to keep them simple.

colours

skin: vintage photo, tattered rose, worn lipstick

hair:  antique linen

angels gowns: spun sugar, worn lipstick

angels wings: antique linen

clouds: weathered wood

and my supplies:

stamp: lili of the valley: three little angels

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

fabriano 5 - water colour card

6" x 6" white base card

papers: designer papers: maja designs

dies: ldrs, presscut, joycraft

embellishment: stick-on pearls, glitter pen

once again all it leaves me to say now is:

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day.

and craft happy. Ann x

merry christmas no 2

good morning lovelies

popping in to share my second festive card using one of my lili of the valley images i coloured up back in May.

hopefully this is a springboard and my journey in card making is on the up.

i have created a simple two thirds front on my card with the image centralised to balance my project.

my coloured image from may that has been patiently waiting to adorn a christmas card.

colours

skin: vintage photo, tattered rose, worn lipstick

hair:  antique linen, walnut stain

outfit, slippers & bow: spun sugar, victorian velvet, aged mahogany

sock: festive berries

bed: weathered wood, stormy sky

bedding: spun sugar

teddy: walnut stain, antique linen

cat: fossilized amber, tea dye, black soot

and my supplies:

stamp: lili of the valley: wishing and waiting

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

fabriano 5 - water colour card

6" x 6" white base card

papers: white shimmer card, designer papers: maja designs

dies: ldrs, presscut, joycraft

embellishment: frantage

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day.

and craft happy. Ann x

 

Merry Christmas

 good morning all

let the festive season begin. lol

i have a selection of completed christmas cards to share over the next few days using lili of the valley images i coloured up a little while ago.

i have had a bash at adding a little mix media using some of the embellishments i have made along with plenty of die cut foliage and a die cut sentiment

onto my list of goodies used:

colours

skin: vintage photo, tattered rose, worn lipstick, walnut stain

hair:  antique linen, pumice stone

outfit: spun sugar, shaded lilac, eggshell

and my supplies:

stamp: lili of the valley: Grace

fade resistant dye ink: memento - expresso truffle

Tim Holtz:  distress ink

fabriano 5 - water colour card

7" x 7" base card

papers: white card, glitter card, designer papers: first edition

dies: lady e, sizzix, ldrs, stash

embellishment: finnabar mould (which you can't see doh)

thanks for stopping by enjoy your day.

and craft happy. Ann x