Millie's turned ONE!














Our gorgeous Grand-Daughter Millie has just turned ONE....oh how that brings back a flood of memories from our own children - and how quickly those years have gone by; we absolutely love being Grandparents and all that comes with it.

I had so much fun creating this card for Millie.  I wanted it to be pretty as well as a 'party' of colour.

The stamp is one by Penny Black and the range available is just gorgeous - for both little ones as well as grown ups!  I have some that will certainly have you laughing.

I tried my hand at water colouring and had a great time experimenting, sometimes holding my breath for fear of making a mess of it, but I am really happy with the end result.  The main cutout is raised with small foam dimensions to give it a slightly raised effect. You're never to young for diamonds, so to add a little pizazz I added some 'dazzling diamonds' to the edge of the cupcake icing.  Don't forget to click on the image to get a larger view and see the detail if you want.  It certainly helps when casing a card.

Unfortunately at the time of working on the card we were experiencing humid weather which played havoc with my cardstock, making it a little damp and can curl the edges. I ended up putting a book on the card to stop it from curling - that works but it also flattens everything and I'm not sure how to get around this problem.

The SU materials used in this card were:

Stamps:  For a Friend, Penny Black - Cheesecake Party No. 1665K

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla (card base), Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise (butterfly) and the stamped image is on watercolour paper.  The DSP is from the Lap of Luxury range.

Bigshot:  Swiss Dots embossing folder, Top Note Die and Beautiful Wings Embosslits

Ribbon:  So Saffron 5/8" wide grosgrain

Punch:  Oval scallop extra large

Have fun and keep smiling....Ann

Monogram Card

Another simple card which oozes elegance.  The two tone colour scheme gives a crisp and clean feel to this card.  The flourished frame embossing folder supports the monogram image which is highlighted on the spellbinders oval. The image is made up of a monogrammed 'M' from the JustRite Stamp deluxe set with the added damask border.  An at-home rub on just finishes off the story.

Hope you like it.
Keep smiling.....Ann

RECIPE:

Stamps:  JustRite Deluxe Monogram set and Damask border set
Paper: Lavender Lace and Whisper White
Ink: Lavender Lace
Accessories: pearls, rub on
Tools: Bigshot, flourished frame, spellbinders oval, Justrite stamps, scallop punch
Card Size: 15 x 10.5 cm

Welcome Millie - Embossed Baby Card

On 6 February 2010 our first grand-daughter Millie was born; oh how she just melts our hearts; isn't being a grandparent just the best thing!  This card was made to celebrate her welcoming into the world along with a cross-stitch for her wall, called Reading Bear by designer Maureen Christie. I think I've set a precedence now! Here's the link to the cross-stitch if you're interested http://www.vicstitch.com.au/p/367302/reading-bear---a-dmc-hobby-bears-cross-stitch-kit-from-maureen-christie.html

The bigshot played a big part in the creation of this card. When I saw cards in the US created using this machine I knew I just had to have one because I could see how it would allow me to move forward with my card making. I've never regretted it and can thoroughly recommend it if you're looking to take a step up!

I hope it makes you smile.........have a wonderful day.

Ann

RECIPE:

Stamps:  No stamping with this one.  The text was printed in brown using the computer and then a label was made by hand.
Paper:  SU Pretty in Pink, SU Whisper White cardstock
Ink:  SU Basic Brown
Accessories: poka dot ribbon, clear rhinestones and mini dimensions on label
Tools:  Bigshot - Cuttlebug embossing folders Baby and Swiss Dots, Bosskut butterfly die cut, Eyelet Border punch
Card size:  approx 22 x 11 cm

Baby mini cards

One of my favourite card types is creating mini's.  There quick but delightful, and can still bring a smile to someone's face.

These two little cuties were quick and easy to make using mainly offcuts from other projects.  A great way of using those little odd pieces of cardstock that you just can't bring yourself to throw away.

Hope you like them. Keep smiling.....Ann

RECIPE:

Stamps:Fun and fast notes, Punches Three

Paper: At-home textured cardstock, SU Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black and

Accessories:  Certainly Celery and Midnight Navy grosgrain 1/4" ribbon, SU Write markers

Tools:  Oval punch and mat

Card Size: Blue Baby approx 10 x 10cm.  Pink baby card 11 x 7.5 cm.

Simple Baby Card

Another simple card with a little embossing on the label at the bottom right hand corner.  This would also look work well as a mini card.

Hope you like it.

Keep smiling.....Ann


RECIPE:
Stamps:  Baby Firsts
Paper:  SU Ballet Blu, Whisper White c/s
Ink:  SU Basic Black
Accessories:  1/4" Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon
Tools:  Silver embossing, SU Write markers
Card Size: 15 x 10.5 cm