Milestone Birthday

Missing A Big One

My Aunt came to visit me the other day and I was so glad she did, as she started  talking about her sister in laws big birthday coming up!! I'd made her a lovely card but it wasn't a big one, so oh heck!! here I go, what can I do for her. After Sheilah had gone I went into my craft room and started to rummage around and couldn't think of anything so I went to bed.

Next day I needed to get it done as her birthday was close. I looked at the large number and dies and then the milestone moments came to mind and that was it my idea came alive pretty quickly.

When I die cut the two numbers I wasn't happy with them as the stamping was a bit patchy then I had a light bulb moment and grabbed my old faithful embossing folder and all was saved. Sorry for the use of retired products, but I'm sure you could adjust the colour scheme to suit your own preferences.

The materials used are:

Card stock: Coastal cabana (r), whisper white

Ink: Coastal cabana (r)

DSP: 2013/5 In colors (r)

Stamp sets: Milestone moments, number of years

Embossing folders: Perfect polka dots (r),  Seaside

Framelits: Large numbers

Thinlits: Happy Birthday

Ribbon: Glitter (r)

Accessories: Lace doilies (r), white perfect accents

Happy crafting

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x

I have never enjoyed a hobby more and would love to help you get started. If you'd like to have a go and live in the Walsall area of the West Midlands contact me and I would be happy to help you. Click the Contact Me above for how to get in touch.

Graduation Congratulations

Congrats Ash On your Masters

A couple of weeks ago it was my friends Son's graduation and he did very well. She used to make her own cards but since starting work has found it difficult, so she asked me to do one for her. I didn't have a clue what to do but I know he got a 1st so this is what I came up with.

She was thrilled with it and I just hope he liked it too. 

To do the hat I first punched out a best badge and cut it down with a slight angle, next I punched out a tree, turned it round and pushed again taking the trunk off and giving me a diamond shape, for the tassle I used DMC thread.

Sorry there's a lot of retired items used but it was how it came together. I'm sure it could be done with more up to date items but I was under pressure to get it done ASAP as she needed it a couple of days later. 

The materials used are:

(r) = retired, (nsu) = not stampin’ up

Card stock: Crushed curry, elegant eggplant, whisper white

Ink: black tuxedo (memento), elegant eggplant versaMark

DSP: It’s my party (r)

Stamp sets: Blue ribbon (r), number of years, sky is the limit (r), Teeny tiny sentiments

Embossing folders: sparkle

Embossing powders: Black (r)

Framelits: Layering circles, large numbers, stitched shapes

Punches: Best badge, tree (r), classic label, modern label (r)

Accessories: bakers twine (r), DMC thread (nsu)

The "Gaining A Masters Degree" was computer generated

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x

I have never enjoyed a hobby more and would love to help you get started. If you'd like to have a go and live in the Walsall area of the West Midlands contact me and I would be happy to help you. Click the Contact Me above for how to get in touch.

Teenage star

Number of Years meets T Shirt

As you can see this is for a football fanatic, and his team are the VILLA well we can't have it all, can we. I never know what to do for boys (big & small) they're a nightmare but I do keep trying.

This one was quite easy once I got going. I've mixed old and new again, as I only wanted small numbers and I did the You're a star sentiment on the computer. 
Hope my nephew liked it.

The materials used are:

Card stock: Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Ink: Marina Mist

Stamp sets: Number of Years

Embossing folders: Seaside, Sparkle

Punches: Classic Label, Confetti Stars

Framelits: Little Numbers (retired), Sliding Star, T Shirt

Will be back again soon with more cards

Annette x

I have never enjoyed a hobby more and would love to help you get started. If you'd like to have a go and live in the Walsall area of the West Midlands contact me and I would be happy to help you. Click the Contact Me above for how to get in touch.

Big Birthdays'

Celebrating Big Occasions

Today is bright at the moment but very windy and the trees are swaying as if there's no tomorrow. So for me it's batten down the hatches as my son would say and enjoy a day at home.
Again it's a man card, sorry I've used a retired embossing folder it was the one I liked best for this project.Looking at the picture of the card now I see I missed out the black ribbon used for the separation between the top and bottom it's the stitched satin ribbon and I believe it's also retired now.
It was quite easy to make, but has a bit of a pop to it I think. Hope you like it!!!

The materials used are:

Card stock: Basic Black, Emerald Envy, Shimmery White

Ink: Emerald Envy

DSP: In color stack 16 - 18

Stamp sets: Number of years

Embossing folders: Zig zag (retired)

Framelits: Large numbers, Layering ovals, Stitched shapes

Thinlits: Party pop up

Accessories: Rhinestones (NSU)

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x

I have never enjoyed a hobby more and would love to help you get started. If you'd like to have a go and live in the Walsall area of the West Midlands contact me and I would be happy to help you. Click the Contact Me above for my details.

Where does time go

Ten Wonderful Years

Last week it was my eldest son's 10th wedding anniversary and I must admit it doesn't seem anywhere near that long, but it was.  They went to Ireland to celebrate and have had a wonderful time with lots of pictures on Facebook where both they and our lovely Grandson look as if they were having the time of their lives. Hope the next 10 years bring them as much happiness as the last.

The card I made was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest created by Anne Britton, so thank you for the inspiration Anne.

The materials used are:

Ink: Real Red

Card stock: Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds & Red Glimmer, Foil Red (retired)

Stamps: Number of Years

Embossing folders: Softly Falling

Framelits: Large Numbers

Thinlits: Bloomin’ Heart

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x

Happy 18th

Thanks for dropping by

Today I'm showing the card I made for our Grandson, can't believe we now have an 18 year old in the family but there you go, time flies when you're not looking.

I enjoyed doing this one, and although you can't see it I've done lots of 18's all over the Pumpkin Pie in Illuminate but it doesn't show up very well on the photo, I should've used Pumpkin Pie and the stamped off method, will know next time. I also used one of the Sale-A-Bration stamps you can get free at the moment with every £45 you spend and they are all worth having this year. Have a look through the catalogues on the right and if you want to place an order contact me and I'll be happy to help you.

The materials used are:

Ink: Illuminate (retired), Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie

Markers: Basic Black

Card stock: Black Glimmer, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, 

Card base: NSU

Stamps: Need For Speed (retired), Number Of Years, Sky Is The Limit (sab)

Embossing folders: Cloudy Day (retired)

Framelits: Large Numbers

Ribbon: Taffeta Black (retired) 

Punches: ¹/₂ Corner NSU

Looks like I'm getting back on track now and will be able to post more often as all the physio etc is over and my wrists are as good as there ever going to get.

Will be back again soon with more cards

Love Annette x