A message from Annette's Family; It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Annette, the creative heart behind this site. This site will remain online for now as a celebration of her talent and joy she found in sharing and creating.
Author: Annette
My dear friend Leonie visited today to make a batch of baby cards. We used some of my favourite retired stamps (Bundle of Joy, Fun & Fast Notes, Baby Steps) as well as some of the new ones (Baby Bundle and Bringing Baby - so cute). All cards have a white base - either Whisper … Continue reading Lots of Baby Cards
I found this cute side spring card tutorial on Splitcoaststampers. The little bear is clipped on to the side of the card with a mini library clip. I couldn't decide whether to put some thread through his ear or just clip him to the card. Recipe: Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink DSP … Continue reading Side Spring Card
Today I am trying out a technique to create a sponged background. Paula Dobson produces some beautiful work with this technique, so I thought I would see how I went. Obviously I still have a long way to go, but I think for a first attempt, it looks ok. Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White Ink: … Continue reading Sponged Scenery
I have been practicing my watercolouring technique using inks. I think I am gradually getting better. This time, I used Confetti White cardstock as the base. This way, you get interesting flecks of colour in the background too. Another new 'toy' is the Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die. Here I have used the large scallop … Continue reading Watercolour with Fifth Avenue Floral
As painful as it is to have to use a sympathy card, I think it is just as sad to have to make it at the last minute. I thought I would try and make one without having to think immediately of a loss. Recipe: Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White Ink: Island Indigo, More Mustard, … Continue reading Happiness Shared Sympathy
Now that you have seen the Stocking Tag Punch in action using DSP, I thought I would show you how great it is when you use it with the Stitched Stockings stamp set (available October only as a special or you will have to wait until December to get your own). My design for these … Continue reading Stitched Stockings
