My first card of 2015!

Hellooo.....I am here with a card I have made for my Mum's birthday using some new goodies I got for xmas :)

Recipe

Papers ~ First Edition

Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts & Hobby House

Butterfly ~ Tattered Lace Dies

Ribbon and Button ~ Ribbon Girl

I would like to enter this into:

Simon Says Stamp ~ Something New (New Dies)

Cute Card Thursday ~ Something New (New Dies)

Papertake Weekly ~ Anything Goes

I will be back later in the week :)

Hugs Annie xxx

Tilda with Big Rose

Good Morning.....I am back with another card to share with you all using one of the latest Magnolia Tilda stamps. 

I've really got my mojo back, and being really good planning my crafting time on my days off. 

Here she is.....

I have coloured her with Distress Markers

Skin ~ vintage photo & tattered rose

Cheeks ~ spun sugar

Hair ~ walnut stain & antique linen

Dress ~ scattered straw

Rose ~ bundled sage & spun sugar

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ Magnolia Tilda with big rose 

Papers ~ Maya Design Coffee in the arbour

Cardstock ~ American crafts

Flowers & Pearl trim ~ Wild orchid crafts

Twine & Button ~ Ribbon girl

Ribbon, lace, pearls, liquid pearls & stardust glitter

Thanks for looking!

I'm on a long day at work today, so hopefully this will have posted! Am off the weekend though so hoping to get some crafty time and catch up with all your blogs!

Hugs Ann

Have a Wonderful Day!

Good Morning. I'm really sorry my blog has been neglected, things have been pretty busy here recently with starting my new job! It's hard adjusting to doing long days, but I think I've settled in now!! I lost my mojo a little bit but after following the Distress Ink Class over at Kit and Clowder I've found it again! The class is with Tracy Payne who's cards are stunning. 

Anyway onto my card.....

I have used Tilda Binding Flowers, coloured with distress markers.

Hair ~ Antique Linen & Walnut Stain

Skin ~ Vintage Photo and Tattered Rose

Cheeks ~ Spun Sugar

Dress ~ Shaded Lilac

Flowers & Leaves ~ Dusty Concord, Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn

Recipe List

Stamp ~ Magnolia Tilda Binding Flowers

Papers ~ Maya Design Spring Basics

Cardstock ~ American Crafts

Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Doily ~ Hobbycraft

Die ~ Marianne Design

Ribbon, Twine and Wooden Heart ~ Ribbon Girl

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Sentiment ~ Penny Black

Pearls, Lace, Liquid Pearls, Stardust Stickles

I would like to enter this into:

Papertake Weekly ~ Anything Goes
Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia ~ Celebrate
Magnolia Down Under ~ Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe Crafts ~ Bingo (Flowers, Lace & Sentiment)

Thanks for looking!

My Lili of the Valley Stamps have just arrived so off to have a play!

Hugs Ann xxx

James Bear - Umbrella

Good Morning....I hope you're all ok :)

I'm here with a card I've made...a male card!! I do struggle with these....but really like this one! I think it's because I love James Bear!!

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ LOTV James Bear Umbrella

Papers ~ Autumn Collection Hobbycraft

Brown Cardstock

Hessian ~ Ribbon Girl

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards

Pearls

I would like to enter:

Crafty Little Fairies ~ One for the Boys

Thanks for visiting me!!

Hugs Ann xxx

Summer Bathing Tilda

Good Morning...I hope you're all having a lovely weekend :) I have had lots of crafty time this weekend which is lovely!!

I'm here with a card using Summer Bathing Tilda...such a cutie!!

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ Summer Bathing Tilda

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Papers ~ Maya Design

Cardstock ~ Papermill

Flowers ~ WOC

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards

Heart ~ Creative Expressions

Lace, Pearls, Stickles & Liquid Pearls

I would like to enter these:

Papertake Weekly ~ Lovely Layers

Diva's by Design ~ Rubber Stamps Only
Tilda's Town ~ Anything Goes
A Creative Romance ~ Let's Get Sentimental

Thanks for visiting!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Hugs Ann xxx

Lonely Tilda with Heart

Helllooo...I'm on a roll...I have another card to share with you! I'm so enjoying crafting in my craft room, really helped my mojo lol!! 

I have used Lonely Tilda with Heart.....I really love this stamp..defo one of my favourite stamps!

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ Lonely Tilda with Heart

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Papers ~ Maya Design

Cardstock ~ Papermill

Flowers ~ WOC

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Diamanté Pearl ~ WOC

Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards

Pearls, Lace, Ribbon, Liquid Pearls & Stardust Stickles

I would like to enter this card to these challenges:

Craft Your Passion ~ Girly Girl

Papertake Weekly ~ Lovely Layers

Magnolia Down Under ~ Hearts & Flowers

Tilda's Town ~ Special Occasion

A Creative Romance ~ Let's Get Sentimental

Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia ~ Love or Hearts

Thanks for looking!

Hugs Ann xxx 

London Tilda

Good Morning....I hope you're all ok. Sorry I haven't been round much, but I've just moved into a new house...and finally all settled :-). I have my own craft room...soo excited!! So nice to have my own space...I will upload pics soon.

I'm here with a card I've made using the gorgeous London Tilda. 

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ London Tilda

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Papers ~ Maya Design 

Cardstock ~ Maya Design

Flowers ~ WOC & Ribbon Girl

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards

Ribbon, Pearls, Liquid Pearls & Stardust Stickles

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

Dutch Magnolia Lovers ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly ~ Lovely Layers

Diva's by Design ~ Rubber Stamps Only

Thanks for visiting me!!

Hugs Ann xxx

With Love

Helllo...I hope you're all ok, and staying safe in this awful weather :-( 

I'm back with a card I've made using one of my favourite Tilda's. I've finally used my Maja Design papers, it took me a while to cut into them....but I love them all!! 

Recipe 

Stamp ~ Summer Wedding Tilda

Papers ~ Maja Design

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Flowers ~ WOC

Cameo ~ Hobby House

Sentiment ~ LOTV

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Stash ~ Pearls, Stickles, Liquid Pearls

I would like to enter this into:

Totally Tilda ~ Anything Goes

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Anything Goes

Thanks for Visiting me!

Hugs Ann xxx

Delivery From Heaven

Helllo

Happy New Year Everyone!!

I'm here with a card finally that I made for a good friend who had a baby girl on Sunday!!

I have used Delivery From Heaven stamp by Magnolia....I really love this stamp and finally got to use it!

I would like to enter this into:

Simon Says Stamp ~ Something New 

Totally Tilda ~ Anything Goes

Tilda's Town ~ Anything Goes

Divas by Design ~ Anything Goes
Crafty Little Fairies ~ Starting Over

Recipe

Stamp ~ Magnolia Delivery from Heaven

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Papers ~ Hobbycraft

Sentiment ~ Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Heart ~ Etsy

Flowers, Lace, Ribbon, Stickles, Liquid Pearls, Pearls, 

Thanks for looking!

Hugs Ann xxxx

Hello and Update...

Hellooo Everyone!!! It's been so long since I have posted on here, I've still been doing a bit of crafting but haven't got round to uploading them! I thought I better drop in and update you all on what's been happening. I have officially passed all my uni exams and assignments, I have one five week placement left in January and then I have finished uni, I officially qualify on the 15th March, I then have to wait for my nursing pin number before I can start working as a staff nurse. I have been offered a staff nurse position on a surgical ward which I am soooo chuffed about, I am hopefully starting as a healthcare assistant at the start of March. Me and my partner are currently looking for somewhere to live, we are going to be in our first home together hopefully by March which I can't wait for! 2014 is going to be a fab year for me hopefully!! 

I now have more time to craft and blog rather than having my head in textbooks, and my New Years Resolution is to make more cards and keep my blog updated regularly!! When I move house, I will hopefully have a craft room which I am sure will help me craft more :-)!!

That's all from me, i will keep you updated!! I hope you have all had a Wonderful Christmas. 

Happy New Year!!!

Hugs Ann xxx

Hugs & Kisses

Good Afternoon :)

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend :)

I ordered some of the art pads from LOTV.....and finally made a card with them :)

Recipe

Art Pad ~ LOTV

Papers ~ MME

Flowers ~ WOC & Ribbon Girl

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Shabby Seam Binding ~ Live & Love Crafts

Sentiment ~ LOTV

Lace, Pearl & Button ~ Stash

Challenge

Lili's little Fairies ~ Here comes the girls

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting me!

Hugs Ann xxxx

No Designer Papers!!

Helloooo.....I hope you're all okay :-) 

I have a card to share with you today that I've made for a challenge, which was no DP!! I really struggled with this challenge.......but was determined  to do it, to see if I liked the end result! I do like the result....but couldn't do it all the time but they are good for quickie cards :) next time might add some flowers though lol!! 

Challenge:

A Creative Romance ~ No Designer Papers

That's all from me!

Thanks for visiting

Hugs Ann xxx

Tilda with Big Tulips

Good Afternoon......I have a day off today and making the most of some crafty time :) I have a card to share I have made for some challenges :) 

Recipe

Stamp ~ Tilda with Big Tulips

Papers ~ Melissa Frances

Medium ~ Distress Markers

Flowers ~ WOC & Ribbon Girl

Shabby Seam Binding ~ Live & Love Crafts

Button ~ Dovecraft

Butterfly ~ Magnolia Doo-Hickey

Frantage Embossing Enamel ~ Live & Love Crafts

Heart ~ Creative Expressions

Lace ~ Stash

Challenges

Papertake Weekly ~ Buttons & Bows

Charisma Cardz ~ Girly

Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia ~ Flower Power

Tilda's Town ~ Anything Goes

Midweek Magnolia's ~ Buttons & Bows

Thanks for looking.....enjoy the rest of your day!

Hugs Ann xxxx

Fairy Wishes

Good Afternoon......isn't it hot lol, I'm not complaining at all, well maybe a little bit.....but it's a good job I have a fan where I craft lol!! Anyway I am back with a card, my new stash has definitely helped me find the time to craft.....hmmm coincidental eh?!!? I had a nice crafty session on Saturday :) 

Recipe

Stamp ~ Fairy Wishes Saturated Canary

Medium ~ Promarkers and Glimmer Dust

Papers ~ Crate Paper Fourteen

Flowers ~ Ribbon Girl, WOC and Local craft shop

Lace & Ribbon ~ Stash

Sentiment ~ Little Darlings 

Butterfly ~ Etsy

Button ~ Hobbycraft

Pearls ~ Ebay

I would like to enter this into:

Saturated Canary ~ Celebrations

Thanks for looking!

Hugs Ann xxx

Helllooooooo.......

OMW.....it's been nearly 3 months since I've posted on here, or really made anything!! I've been so busy at uni, year 3 is really hard lol, the placements are longer and then workload is bigger!! I can't wait til I qualify next March! I thought I'd better just pop on and explain where I've been. I may not of been crafting, but I have still been spending, below are couple of piccys of my new crafty stash! And I have all day today to play :) so excited!! So hopefully I should be back pretty soon with a card! I hope you are all okay, and I am going to try to pop round and visit you all this weekend!

As if the stash in the above piccy wasn't enough.....I went to Hobbycraft yesterday, and bought more!!!

Hugs Ann xxxx

Lonely Tilda with Heart

Hellloooo.....I hope you're all having a lovely weekend so far :) I'm here to share with you another card I've made! Fran-tage and getting to grips with my distress markers has really helped find my mojo lol! 

Here she is......

Close up of image....

I have used Lonely Tilda with heart coloured with distress markers. The papers are Melissa Frances, Flowers are a mixture of WOC and Ribbon Girl. Lace is from my local haberdashery, and the ribbon I picked up at the NEC. Pearls are from my stash. I have used Shabby White Fran-tage around the image, and added glitter dust to heart. Sentiment is Lili of the Valley.

I would like to enter this into:

Tilda's Town ~ May Day & Flowers

Midweek Magnolia's ~ Bingo (Flowers, Lace & Pearls)

Marvelous Magnolia ~ For a Special Lady

Totally Tilda ~ Heat Embossing (Fran-tage)

Thanks for visiting me!

Hugs Ann xxx

Lili of the Valley

Helllooo....I'm back with a card, I bought this gorgeous stamp from Lili of the Valley at the NEC which is called 'Never too old for a hug' coloured with distress markers again lol! The papers are Melissa Frances, Flowers are a mixture of WOC, Ribbon Girl & Kort & Godt. Pearls and lace are from stash. The gorgeous ruffled ribbon I also picked up the NEC. I have added stickles to the wings, and fran-taged again!! Not that you can see it very well, The pics are rubbish!! I just couldn't get a decent pic!

A close up of the image

I would like to enter this into:

Lili's Little Fairies ~ Seeing Double (I hope this counts)

Thanks for Looking!

Hugs Ann xxxx

Fran'tage....I love it!!

Happy Sunday Everyone!! Firstly I need to apologise for not being around, I started my third year at uni and stress is not the word so I kinda lost my mojo!! But after having new goodies sat on my desk for a while now,and ordering more this week (tut tut) I've had a lovely day of playing and managed to create this!!

This is my first card using Tim Holtz Distress Markers.....I tried them a while ago but couldn't get on with them, but after watching tutorials this weekend I got them out again and I have to say I love them.....I just need more practice lol!!! 

I have used Poppy Tilda! I have used my new Fran-tage embossing enamel, I so love the effect! I also added liquid pearls and stickles. 

Papers are Graphic 45, Flowers are a mixture of WOC and Ribbon Girl. Sentiment is LOTV. Shabby seam binding is from Live and Love Crafts, and lace and pearls are from my stash! 

I would like to enter this into:

Totally Tilda~ Heat Embossing with Tilda (I heat embossed the fran-tage)

Marvelous Magnolia ~ Bling it on

Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia ~ Spring

Live and Love Crafts ~ Bingo - Lace, Vintage & Pearls
Inky Chicks ~ Happy Birthday Girl

Thanks for visiting me!

Hugs Ann xxxx

Princess Reading Beauty

Good Evening, I hope you're all ok! I'm so sorry I haven't been around much recently, I'm on placement at the moment, so have been doing funny shifts and haven't found the time to craft :( I start my third year in a couple of weeks, OH MY WORD that's scary to think in a years time I qualify lol!!! 

Anyhoo....I have this weekend off, and have had some lovely crafting time today!! I've also recently bought some Distress Markers, so if anybody has any tips please let me know!!!

I actually have a card to share today tooo........... I've made this card for my friend's birthday and also to enter it into Saturated Canary Challenge which is good vs evil, I have chosen to be good lol!! 

Here she is.......

Sorry about the rubbish pics...the light here isn't very good!

Card Recipe

Image ~ Princess Reading Beauty ~ Saturated Canary

Papers ~ Raspberry Road Designs

Medium ~ Coloured with Pro's & Flex's

Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment ~ LOTV

Button ~ Dovecraft

Lace ~ Creative Expressions

Vintage Seam Binding ~ Live & Love Crafts

Cardstock ~ Papermill Linen Card

Pearls ~ Stash

Liquid Pearls & Stardust Stickles

I would like to enter this into:

Saturated Canary ~ Good vs Evil

Diva's by Design ~ Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers ~ Lace/Pearls

Stampin for the Weekend ~ Use Lace

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs Ann xxx

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Circles

Good Morning.....I will probably in bed when this posts so fingers crossed blogger behaves!! Last night shift tonight whoop whoop.

Today sees a new challenge over at Fussy and Fancy Friday and the theme this fortnight is Circles

Here is my take on it....

Card Recipe

Stamp ~ Tilda with Balloon

Medium ~ Pro's and Flex's

Papers ~ Prima Almanac

Sentiment ~ Craftwork Cards

Lace & Pearls ~ Stash

Heart ~ Creative Expressions

Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearl Trim ~ Pretty Little Ribbon Shop

I would like to enter this into:
Midweek Magnolia's ~ Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers ~ Anything Goes
Charisma Cards ~ Hearts & Flowers

Do pop over to the challenge blog and check out my wonderful DT's buddies creations!

I'll say night and catch up with you laters!!

Hugs Ann xxx