A gift from Kerry

I wanted to pop in today to share with you a wonderful gift I received from my fellow AnnaBelle's team member (a few weeks ago now, just got time now to get it posted!), the fabulous Kerry from Stamped Simplicity, what a wonderful surprise- many thanks Kerry {{hugs}}.  If you have not been for a visit to Kerry's blog I suggest you grab a cuppa and go for a fabulous crafting journey, there are looks of awesome goodies to be found!!

Passing the baton on to 5 others- this is always difficult for me, so many to choose from

Angelique- My buddy and 'Miss Fixit', if I am struggling with a project I can always call on Ange to help out!  I love her style Clean, Simple and filled with Kraft!!

Iwona (aka Chupa)- How can one person make so many cards with the same amount of time as we all have, and have each one look absolutely stunning

Angela- An amazing style, what ever she puts her mind and creativity to always turns to gold! Haven't seen a bad one yet!!

Andrea (I know she already has been given this award, but because she is so awesome she can have it again-free of charge-lol!!  What this lady can do with a sponge and some ink is magnificent

Julie- making card making look absolutely effortless

-Right-click on the award and save it to your computer to add to your blog.


-Choose FIVE (5) worthy recipients and list them. Next to their blog name, give ONE reason why you think their blog is special. What catches your eye about them? What do you love?

-On your blog page, list 5 things about yourself. Include at least one thing you enjoy about your craft.

• I am an extremely messy crafter and only find my mojo after dark, after the kids are in bed and I can concentrate without interruption!
•  I believe that my 'Loved Ones' spirits are around me always, guiding me and keeping me safe
• I have just finished reading 'Ghosts among Us- revealing the truth about the afterlife'
  by James Van Praagh. I am currently reading 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris, I think I am on a journey of discovery!
• my creative style has changed so much since I began crafting all those years ago. I must admit, that even though I enjoy a trip down memory lane, I am a little embarrassed by some of my early cards/creations- thought they were fabulous at the time-doh!!
• fabulous at starting project, shocking when it come to completing, the thrill of the beginning is always great, as it progresses and doesnt turn out as it was in my mind, I switch off and struggle to get to the end

Well, that is me in a nut shell

Thanks again, to Kerry for passing this fabulous badge my way

Zoo-licious number

I have another beauty with some goodies from Scrapbook Boutique.  I have gone to town with the copics, by the time I was finished I could hardly see my desk for all the markers laying around!  this card was so much fun to make!  And not to mention the fun with the air-brush too-lol!

If you want some more details on this number jump over to Scrapbook boutique blog for all the details.  I have again made my own copic grass using this fabbo tutorial

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Xpress-it Blending Cardstock, Coffee

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine- Onyx Black

Stamps:Hero Arts Clear- Essential Messages, Recollections Clear Stamps- Zoo-Licious
Copics:  G05, G07, G21, G28, R20, E31, E33, E35, E37, E37E55, E57, E79, YR12, YR15, YR21, YR24,YR68, Y11, Y13, Y15, B02
 Accessories: Button, Orange Bakers Twine, Dimensional Magic, Die-Namics- Clouds (MFT), Air Brush System and Compressor, Xpress it –Mask it

Hero Arts- Layered flowers

I have another offering from Scrapbook Boutique, more new goodies to share!

If you want a run down of the measuements and 'how' jump over to Scrapbook boutique blog for all the details. 



I have used Iwona's Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #1



I have bent the leaves up on the sides to add a little more interest, not that you can see it well in the photo, but IRL it makes a difference!

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft, Black

Ink: Versafine- Onyx Black

Stamps:Hero Arts Clear- Essential Messages, Layered flowers 
Paper: My Mind's Eye Paper Pad- Fine and Dandy- True Blue
 Accessories: Black Twill ribbon, Button, Sew Easy Black Floss, Die Namics Open Scallop boarder (MFT)

AnnaBelle's ABSC036

Another month has gone!! 

This means it is time for another of AnnaBelle's fabulous Bling Sketch challenges!

If you want to play along too, check out all the details at the end of this post, how you will give it a whirl!

We also have another surprise for you, we have some fabulous new blood in the AnnaBelle's team!

Introducing the Marvelleous...... Patti from Stampersize and Stephanie from Handmade Creations by Stephanie, make sure you drop in a say a big hello and make them welcome, I know their creations will inspire us all!!

We also say farewell to some of our team {{sniff sniff}} Ida, Rene' and Jerusha will be moving on, I know their futures will be bright and thank them for inspiring us all!!

I have used the colours from Jay Gee's Nook Challenge #5 inspired by the gorgeous picture below...

The Recipe:

Stamps:AnnaBelle's BBD  1

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Hawaiian shores

Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron,

Accessories:AnnaBelle's 3mm and 6mm Turquoise Sprinkles,AnnaBelle's Petals White pack, Hawaiian shores satin ribbon, Bow Easy, Score Buddy, Nesties Labels #16,

You only have a few days left to jump on board the AnnaBelles March Sale

How To Play Along : 

- We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).

- Our Sketch Challenge Runs from the last Friday of a month through till the last Friday of the following month.

- Each Friday in between we have themed challenges. To be eligible for the monthly prize of a $20 gift voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps you MUST take part in the sketch challenge AND one of the weekly challenges.

- Please link directly to your entry not just to your blog.

- Include a link back to the AnnaBelle Stamps Blog in your post.

- Please don't link to postings made prior to the date of our current challenge.  All projects submitted must be new.

- A maximum of 5 challenges may be combined including this one.        

- You may enter any challenge several times as long as each submission is with a new creation.

- We would love you to use AnnaBelle Stamps, but you can play along without them. For those who use AnnaBelle stamps and upload to the Gallery 

HERE then you will also be in the running to be our Monthly Guest Designer just like Lyn did this month!

New Goodies to share- Flutterby's!

I have another offering from Scrapbook Boutique, I have just had a new delivery from shop and have used some of the newies in this card.  I am sure you will see more of my new goodies in the next few weeks too!

If you want a run down of the measuements and 'how' jump over to Scrapbook boutique blog for all the details. 

The Recipe:

Cardstock: Straw , Xpress-it Blending Cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine- Onyx Black

Stamps:Hero Arts Clear- Essential Messages, Antique Engravings
Paper: Pink Paislee- Queen Bee
Copics:  Y00, Y02, Y06, Y08, C1 
Accessories: SEW easy with the Zig Zag head,  Die-namics Jumbo Scallop boarder,, Nestabilities Labels 10,  rhinestones (coloured with Y08 copic), buttons, GütermannThread 106

Say it with....A Tag and Wee Memories

Happy Friday to you all, this week at AnnaBelle's we are Saying it with... A Tag!

What an amazing week we are having (busy busy!!), with the new releases, our little Bee becoming a front cover boy and also sponsoring Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge #47- this ol' body can't take much more fun-lol!!

Hope you can play along with both challenges too!

 

My offering.....

Stamps: Lil Bee's Big Flowers, All Things Grow

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Only Orange, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery

Cardstock:  Xpress it Blending cardstock, Tangerine Tango, Certainly Celery

 Paper: A Muse Gingham

Copics: Colourless Blender, C00, C1, C3, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR09, Y0000, Y00, Y02, Y06, YG0000, YG00, YG21, YG23, YG25

Accessories:  Dimensional Magic, stickles crystal, Tangerine 7mm stitched ribbon, buttons, Tag Sale #2 die (PTI)

Lil' Michelle Swinging by

Welcome back for Day 2 of the AnnaBelle's release!!

Wow, what a day it was yesterday, I know you were inspired by the design team's showcases of

Lil Monster gone fishing! 

Today you will be equally inspired by the team with their fabulous display of the brand spankin new

Lil' Michelle Swinging By...another fabulous addition to the Lil' Belle's family!

If you have hopped here from feasting your eyes on Lisa's stunners, you are on the right track, from here you will head over to Lyn's blog to see the fantastic creations she has to share



I have used the Iwona's Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #2 layout for this one, I love these simple sketches!



Made the branch from some chocolate chip card stock (hand drawn!!!) and stamped it with the PTI woodgrain set



Stamps: Lil'Michelle Swinging by, Tree-MEN-dous (leaves), Background Basics- Woodgrain (PTI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip, Versafine- Onyx Black

Cardstock:  Xpress it Blending cardstock,Tempting Turquoise

 Paper: SU DS paper- Tempting Turquoise

Copics: Colourless Blender, E00, E50, E51, E31, E33, E35, E37, YR21, YR24, B0000, B000, B00, B02, B04, B06, R20, V000, V01, V04, V06, G02, G05, G07, G09

Accessories: .3mm multi liner, Clear and Brown Spica Pen, Dimensional Magic, Clear Rhinestone (coloured with V06), Airbrush and compressor, Die-namics Clouds (MFT)

Stamps: Lil'Michelle Swinging by, BBD3

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, ,

Cardstock:  Xpress it Blending cardstock,, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo

 Paper: Crumb Cake DS paper (SU)

Copics: Colourless Blender, E00, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, R81, R83, R85, R89, C00, C1

Accessories: Stickles -Crystal, Petal White Pack (airbrushed with R81, R83 and clear spica), Sprinkles -Girls/3mm Icicle, Pearl Pink Satin Ribbon, Nesties -labels 17, ovals and scalloped ovals, Airbrush and compressor

A quick rundown on how the Hop works :

You will need to begin at the ABS blog if you haven't already, and follow the links to each of the DT blogs.  Leave a comment on each as you go and you will end up back at the ABS blog where you can add your name to the Inlinkz widget. 

 Each hop will run for only 24hrs and random winners will be chosen from the names added to the Inlinkz that have completed the hop.  The names of the winners will be posted on the AnnaBelle Stamps blog on the 17th March.

Happy Hopping!

The Reveal- Lil Monster Gone Fishin'

Welcome to the March Release #1 at AnnaBelle Stamps!!!

Our Lil Monster's Balloon now has a friend, introducing the one and only- Lil Monster Gone Fishing

A fun little set to play with, I have 2 samples to share

 

The Recipe:

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps- Lil' Monster Gone Fishin', BBD3

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,

Cardstock: Basic Grey, Basic Black, Xpress it Blending cardstock, More Mustard

Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Copics: Colourless Blender, C00, C01, C03, C05, C07, E11, E00, Y21, Y23, YR21, YR24

Accessories: 9mm Striped Black Ribbon, Button, 6mm Black Sprinkles (on Sale), Gold Twine (coming soon to AnnaBelle), MFT die

This one looks so much better IRL!!  I had a copic malfunction, and to cover it up I splattered 3 of the BG markers all over the page, very happy with the outcome- thanks Ange!!

I have used Andrea's Simply Saturday 7 sketch for this one

I headed down to one of the local stores in search for some wee fishing hooks- hoping all the while that no-one asked if I needed help and what kind of fish I was hoping to catch with the hooks, there may have been some raised eyebrows-lol!!!!!

The Recipe:

Stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps- Lil' Monster Gone Fishin', BBD3, CC Designs Fish

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Xpress it Blending cardstock, Paper: Bitty Box Basics (PTI)

Copics: Colourless Blender, C00, C01, C03, C05, C07, E000, E00, BG0000, BG00, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG18

Accessories: Clear spica pen,.05 Mulit liner, fishing hook, dimensional magic

You should have arrived here from Lisa's Blog, (I know you are totally inspired now- how awesome is Lisa!!), when you leave here you are headed towards our Amazing Guest Designer, Lyn, get ready for some more WOW!

A quick rundown on how the Hop works :

You will need to begin at the ABS blog if you haven't already, and follow the links to each of the DT blogs.  Leave a comment on each as you go and you will end up back at the ABS blog where you can add your name to the Inlinkz widget.  Each hop will run for only 24hrs and random winners will be chosen from the names added to the Inlinkz that have completed the hop.  The names of the winners will be posted on the AnnaBelle Stamps blog on the 17th March.

Happy Hopping!