DELIGHTS in GREY & WHITE

Welcome to my blog

 it's lovely to see you here. 

today I'm sharing with you cards I made with new and older papers  from 

MEG'S GARDEN 

 SILVER BOW & DANDELIONS

The floral background paper is from my stash of Meg's Garden papers

with grey cardstock, the dandelion image is from a set of journalling tags,

the double bow is made with sheer ribbon which is silver on one side & gold on the other

very effective

POPPIES & LACE

Background is grey cardstock on which I adhered the torn mulberry paper

the image is mounted on the same grey glued down over the strip of lace

sheer ribbon with silver grey edges is looped, a large grey rose, white rose & rosebuds finishes floral spray, all tipped with white gesso.

 

WHITE POPPIES & PEARLS

Grey cardstock, silver foil card then grey card in layers forms the base of this card

two strips of wide cotton lace, then strip of paper with cut 'v' the image has pearl centres 

and some dimensional magic on edge of petals, 

a row of silver circlets centred with pearls to finish 

I hope I have inspired you to create today, 

remember it's always good to use your stash 

happy scrapping

hugz Annette

Masculine Cards

Hello to all who visit my most neglected blog, 

you are most welcome 

Life has been chucking some major curve balls & 

I'm trying to catch up with all my techo things as well

I have not been quiet on the creative side though 

today I'd like to share with you my latest set of masculine cards designed for 

MEGS GARDEN

BOYS OWN

LOCK & KEYS

DIRECTIONAL TIME

PEN & INK

These cards were created with current & older products from MEGS GARDEN 

PRODUCT USED:

Vintage Junk Journal with Keys

 plus

Stuff from my Stash 

Thank you for popping by 

Happy Scrapping

Annette X

COLLECTION of CARDS

COLLECTION of CARDS

WELCOME 

I do enjoy making cards as it is so lovely to give 

& receive beautifully handcrafted cards 

so precious... 

 I loved the new Vintage Journal Card papers from 

MEG'S GARDEN 

to design with 

these images of the flappers era really appeal to me

as it is my favourite 

I chose to leave these  5x7 inch cards in a simple format  

to enhance the matted images

frayed muslin, a beaded tassle, lace ribbon & a matching rose to highlight 

double matted image, lace, chiffon flowers, ribbon & bling 

double matted image, tied ribbon, feathers & flowers with a tangle of thread to complete

Now for the more masculine cards 

we all manage to create feminine cards when it comes to a design for the men in our lives we tend to take a big deep breath & shudder at the thought 

I hope these help to inspire 

Fussy cut around the gentleman with a top hat & leaned him on the 'Celebrate' ticket, a few cogs, mesh ribbon & a tied knot of string 

corrugated cardboard is always handy to have 

adding a few metal & wooden cogs & again string in a reef knot to finish

corrugated cardboard, tied ribbon, arrows, photo corner &

 a metal embellishment bring this card together

I hope these cards have inspired you to create 

Whilst your here wander through the blog posts &

 see the gorgeousness the GARDEN GIRLS have created

Thanks for visiting

Hugz Annette 

A BOXED MINI ALBUM

Hello & Welcome

Can you believe this???

Having so much fun updating my blog and learning how to video

I will admit I'm doing it the hard way hand holding my phone 

so have so not so pretty images of my aged hands as I turn pages etc. 

and editing is my next lesson on the agenda.

Today I'm sharing my terrific gift idea 

A BOXED MINI ALBUM

the box started as a mobile phone pack with a magnetic closure

I covered the outside with patterned paper, lined the inside with calico & lace

then decorated with lace, calico, frayed muslin, metals, pearls& roses,

added a metal filigreed knob over the magnet.

 inside is a cute little album with flip up & flip out pages 

which has a cuff as a closure, 

decorated with die cut doily, more lace, hat pins and fussy cut flowers 

pages were machine stitched to finish.

now my video ..

I really hope you have been a little inspired to create .. 

Happy Scrapping 

Hugz Annette x  

JOURNAL ... WILD & FREE..

Hello again …

One of my most favourite things to create are journals, 

I generally make them as a gift with uplifting quotes,

however I do make them also that photos can be added & stories told in their pages 

I am also teaching myself to video...

I know I know

"teaching old dogs new tricks is a major exercise in itself "

  BUT I'm about to share my first ever video 

& from here the only way is up 

so it's said … 

WILD & FREE

This was made in a 4 x 4 inch premade album 

using the Prima ' Wild & Free' papers 

adding pockets & flip pages to give enable small photos to be added.

lace, chipboard, ribbons & beads to enhance .

All tied with a crushed organza ribbon this is a lovely keepsake for any age group 

Hope you enjoy my video

happy scrapping 

hugz Annette x

HELLO ...

Helloooo !!!!

WELCOME 

Part of my past 2 years I designed & taught card classes 

I do enjoy making cards as it is so lovely to give 

& receive beautifully handcrafted cards 

so precious... 

 Sharing now some of my faves 

JUST to SAY  HELLO

Its always good to have a card supply at home 

pack of six using a 6 x 6 paper pad, hessian, laces, doilies ribbons & flowers

A class well accepted & with a detailed instructions were suitable as a takeaway kit.

PEARLS & BOWS 

Using many different techniques, soft tied rayon ribbon & a tangle of pearls 

used to create these pretty feminine cards.

DANCING DAISIES 

 very sweet blue & lemon cards

adding hessian, string & ribbons to complete these cards 

participants in the class used half a 6 x 6 paper pack  

and still had leftovers to use at home 

Stamped greetings fussy cut to finish them.

A BIT of FRIVOLITY

What fun we had stamping & painting these images,

lots of giggles as the ladies gave the images names 

My fave was the "Silly old Goat" LOL !!!

 1920's

this is my absolute favourite era so really enjoyed creating these cards 

lots of lace feathers pearls & die cuts to decorate this set of cards .. 

 All my card classes come with detailed instructions with pics 

sadly many ladies state they can't make cards so I hope I have inspired you to 

GIVE it a GO 

 thank you for visiting

Happy scrapping 

hugz Annette x 

PLAYING with CARDS

Hello all,
Thank you for visiting my blog 

Today I'm  sharing with you some cards I created with the

CHANTILLY CREAM  paper pack now available

from MEG"S GARDEN

CARD #1
  A penny farthing bicycle & metal cogs with string for a masculine card 

 
CARD #2 

 Lace, glass pebbles, crystal spray, silver mesh & mesh tie 

gardenia flower to add femininity

CARD #3

 Inked brick work, metal spray, cogs, & a clock 

add green velvet leaves & flower .. 

CARD #4
 pretty pearl & crystal spray, lace, metal brad, cherry blossoms silver bow & pearls 

CARD # 5 
 Dodo vine, rustic red feathers, hessian flower & butterfly, clock stick pin all tied with a neutral coloured ribbon tie


CARD # 6

 Feathers, glitter stars, capsule of beads & stars, roses, flourishes & coiled stamens make a very soft & pretty card ..

 I hope I have inspired you to create cards 
with your CHANTILLY CREAM paper pack 
which is also available in downloadable form 
visit the store to see the complete range
MEGS GARDEN
and whilst your on the computer pop into  MEG'S GARDEN blog 
to view all the beautiful work from the GARDEN TEAM 

 Happy Scrapping 

hugz Annette xx