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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

CSAYL- Gimme the bird!

This will be a super quick post, busy day ahead tomorrow and I must hit the hay!!
The challenge for the week at CSAYL is Just "gimme the bird"!
Use a bird image on your holiday card or project
I just wanted to give it a go again this week, not to mention the other bonus is to add to my slow growing Christmas card supply!


The Recipe:
Stamps: AnnaBelle's Holly Branch, PTI Wise Owl, Can't remember  about the dots- possibly PTI
Cardstock: AC white and Red glitter, Curious Metallics White, Crumb Cake, Ridinghood Red, SS white
Ink: Versa fine- Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Ridinghood Red
Copics: G21, G29, YG63, YG67
Accessories: AnnaBelles Cherry Sprinkles, Black Rhinestones, SU punch, TE Birds and branch die, 'WISH' is from a Christmas decoration.


Scrapbook Boutique Yummy challenge

A new challenge has started at  Scrapbook Boutique,
The 10th of each month will see a new challenge starting, with the Design Team showing how their take on inspiration photo and/or the theme of the month!
 If you want more details on this challange jump over to Scrapbook boutique blog for all the details, including the prize.

The theme for this challenge is 'Ribbons and Bows' , make a creation based on this delicious little plate of cupcakes and include a ribbon or a bow, easy peasy!!



I wish I could make cupcakes that look this good!!!
 


The Recipe:
Stamps: Penny Black - Party Time
Cardstock: X press it Blending Cardstock,  Smooth White
Ink: Memento-  Tuxedo Black, Versafine- Onyx black
Copics: E000, E00, E11, Y0000, Y00, Y13, Y15, YG00, YG03, YG06, YG09, R20, RV10, RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7 
Accessories: , dimensional magic, Lime super fine glitter, AC glitter paper, White Grosgrain ribbon (coloured with RV 25), Clear spica marker


Make sure you check out Angela, Narelle and Therese's blogs, they will have a fabulous creation to get you inspired!
You have until 12midnight Wednesday 31th August to enter and be elegible for the $30 Gift voucher!

Friday, August 5, 2011

New Release Day 4 teaming up with Say it with.......

Welcome back for another AnnaBelle's Brand spankin' new release..........

Another fun set to play with, lots of sentiments and gorrrrrrrrrrrrgeous flowers.
This week we are also Saying it with ....one layer



I must say that making a card with only one layer is a bit of a challenge for me,
but anyway here is what I '1 layered' up............






The Recipe:
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Cottage Ivy
Copics: YR12, YR16, G21, G24, G28, G29, Y11, Y15, Y17, RV09
Accessories: AnnaBelle's 9mm striped ribbon- pink, Orange button mix, Dimensional magic,




The Recipe:
Stamps: Dotted flowers
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Wild Wasabi
Copics: V12, V15, V17
Accessories: AnnaBelle's Pearls- Large Mix White and small mix white, AnnaBelle's White 16mm satin ribbon, Nestabilities Big Scalloped Circles, Grand Big Scalloped circles, circle nesties



- The day has finally arrived, all this weeks new release sets are available from the AnnaBelle's store.



- The special deal will be :
 Purchase the entire release for $99.95 (RRP $118.80) and also get free postage!
A perfect time to try our stamps if you haven't already!

- The special deal starts on today and run until the following Tuesday.
You also still have time to jump into the blog hop, if you haven't already

Thank you for sticking with us for this week of new releases, hope you have found something new to compliment your crafting supplies!!


Thursday, August 4, 2011

New release Day 3....

Welcome back for another AnnaBelle's Brand spankin' new release..........
Stamped for Christmas
A real little treasure trove of Christmas goodies, gorgeous images and elegant sentiments, perfect for cards, 3D projects and even gift cards!!

I have made a little christmas combo with this set, taking inspiration from
There are lots of gorgeous creations over at the CSAYL blog, including our former DT Kerry






The Easy Candy Wrap template (PDF form) from Perfect Presentation

The Recipe (Card):
Stamps: Stamped for Christmas,
Paper: AnnaBelle's Digi bitty gingham- Lagoon
Cardstock: PTI SSW and Hawaiian Shores, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red
Copics: BG11, BG13, BG15, R24, R27, R29
Accessories: AnnaBelle's Red and White Hemp Twine, Spellbinders Floral Doily accents, dimensional Magic


The Recipe (Easy Candy Wrap):

Stamps: Stamped for Christmas,BBD5
Paper: AnnaBelle's Digi bitty gingham- Lagoon
Cardstock: PTI SSW and Hawaiian Shores, Real Red,
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
Copics: BG11, BG13, BG15, R24,
Accessories: AnnaBelle's Red and White Hemp Twine, Spellbinders Floral Doily accents, dimensional Magic, PTI Tag die


The Recipe (Gift card):
Stamps: Stamped for Christmas, BBD5
Paper: AnnaBelle's Digi bitty gingham- Lagoon
Cardstock: PTI SSW and Hawaiian Shores, Real Red,
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise
Copics: BG11, BG13, BG15, R24, R27
Accessories: AnnaBelle's Red and White Hemp Twine, Grand Nesties 11, Matstack 1 die

- All the new sets will be available from tomorrow when we release the last one Dotted Flowers.

Thanking you so much  for all the wonderful comments during the week, they are treasured and are helping me keep my Mojo on track!!!


- The special deal will be :
 Purchase the entire release for $99.95 (RRP $118.80) and also get free postage!
A perfect time to try our stamps if you haven't already!

- The special deal will start on tomorrow and run until the following Tuesday.
You also still have time to jump into the blog hop, if you haven't already


See you tomorrow for New Release set #4,


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Brand Spankin' new release #2

Welcome back for another AnnaBelle's new release, today we are introducing the Squared Posies set!
With both of these cards I just couldn't get past the starry flower, for the first one I used it as a Christmas Poinsettia and the second one I coloured it as a sunflower. 
Next time I think it will be the daisy on the stamping list and will try and keep it in the frame, this weekend I must have had itchy scissor hands!!
Make sure you check out all the other teamies blogs for more gorgeous inspiration for todays new release set 'Squared Posies'

Well now, we had better move on to the Crafty stuff..................
For the 1st one I have used the layout from this Mariana Grigsby card




The Recipe:
Stamps: AnnaBelle's Squared Posies
Cardstock: Xpress it Blending cardstock, Real red, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red
Copics: R24, R27, R29, YG97, G28, G14, Y15, YG06
Accessories: AnnaBelle's 16mm Moss Satin Ribbon, Corner Chomper, Cuttlebug Polka dots EF, Shapeabilities Foliage


For this card I have used AnnaBelle's squared posies and the new Whimsy flowers from yesterday's release




The Recipe:
Stamps: AnnaBelle's Squared Posies, Whimsy Flowers
Cardstock: Xpress it Blending cardstock, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Basic Black,
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Versafine- Onyx Black
Copics: Y15, Y17, Y38, E31, YG00, YG03, YG06
Accessories: AnnaBelle's 9mm Black Striped Ribbon, Corner Chomper, Nestabilities Circles, Quickutz Embossing folder


- All the new sets will be available from Friday when we release the last one Dotted Flowers.
- The special deal will be : Purchase the entire release for $99.95 (RRP $118.80) and also get free postage!
 A perfect time to try our stamps if you haven't already!
- The special deal will start on Friday and run until the following Tuesday.

You also still have time to jump into the blog hop, if you haven't already

See you tomorrow for New Release set #3, best be off and finish by creations or you won't see anything here!









Aaargh!!!!

Another creation with Echo Park Dots and Stripes paper packs, from Scrapbook Boutique.
 If you want some more details on this Step Card jump over to Scrapbook boutique blog for all the details. 


 Check out Evelyn's  fabulous selection of La La Land stamps over at the store!
For some more fabulous ideas to use the La La Land stamps head over to the La La Customer Gallery







The Recipe:
Stamps:La La Land Pirate Luka, Stampendous-Changito Pirates, Recollections- Zoo-Licious
Cardstock: Xpress-it Blending Cardstock ,Kraft Cardstock, White Smooth cardstock
Paper :6 x 6 Echo Park Metropolitan Collection and Candy Shoppe
Ink: Memento-  Tuxedo Black, Versafine- Onyx black
Copics: : E31, E33, E35, E37, E29, E40, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, BG0000, BG10, B000, B00, B02, B04, C1 ,C3, C5, C7,C9, R22, R24, R27, R29, R59, YG00, YG03, YG06, YG09, G05, G09, G28, Y11, Y15, Y17, Y19, colourless blender 
Accessories: Die-namics catch a wave boarder die, Clouds trio, Fresh Cut Grass, Airbrush and compressor, Fine sand, dimensional magic

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Brand Spankin' new Blog Hop and new Teamie.....

Happy Terrific Tuesday to all!
If you have come here from Kylie's blog you are on the right track, then head along to Stephanie's.


Great to have you join us at  AnnaBelle Stamps for another Blog Hop,  this week we are showcasing some new sets, illustrated by our very own Andrea, as you will see over the next 4days she is verrrrry clever!!
Play along with us for your chance to win the Blog Hop set,  the brand spankin' new Whimsy Flowers.  As you will see when you visit the teams blogs, Whimsy Flowers set is easy to create with !
I had so much fun with this card, and I can't wait to use it again, the possibilities are ENDLESS!
Our other BIG news is we are welcoming our brilliant and very talented  new Teamie Marion from Made Marion, as you will see when you visit her blog she has a gorgeous and elegant style!





The Recipe:
Stamps:  AnnaBelle's BBD5 and Whimsy flowers
Cardstock: Xpress it Blending Cardstock, Crumb Cake, Basic black
 Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
Copics:Y15, YG0000, YG00, YG03, YG06, YG09, G28, C00, C1, Colourless blender
Accessories:  Apple Green 16mm Satin Ribbon, High Gloss Clear Embossing Powder, Clear Spica Pen

I know the rest of the team will have some stunning creations, make sure you stop by!
Next stop on the Hop is Stephanie's




How to Play :

To keep our hop as fun and simple as possible, click through each of the DT blogs to see what they've created using this set. You can comment if you like, and leave your name using the Inlinkz on any of the DT blogs, or here on the ABS blog. You don't have to comment on all of our blogs, just remember to add your name for your chance to win the Blog Hop prize!

Along with each of our blog hops we will announce a special deal :)

- The prize for this weeks blog hop will be the set Whimsy Flowers.

- All the sets will be available from Friday when we release the last one Dotted Flowers.

- The special deal will be : Purchase the entire release for $99.95 (RRP $118.80) and also get free postage!
A perfect time to try our stamps if you haven't already!

- The special deal will start on Friday and run until the following Tuesday.

The team wil have some fabulous creations to showcase the Blog Hop set- Whimsy Flowers!
Checkout the links in the sidebar or just keep hopping along!