Playing with a sketch

This card uses a sweet image from Isabella's Sketch Book and the sketch from Sketch and Stash Challenge.

The image is new - I just discovered Isabella's cute drawings and had to give it a try. Forgotten and neglected are the Amy Butler papers, Prima flowers and the check ribbon.

Image was coloured with Copic markers, background sponged with Versacolour inks and grass is made with Prismacolour pencils.

I would also like to enter that card to following challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - texture
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Childhood memories (main reason I picked out that image is that her outfit SO reminds me of a dress my great aunt made for me when I was little)

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika

Big news - my first DT AND first blog hop!

I am incredibly happy and proud to to display THAT on here the very first time:

I have been fan of Phindy's fabulous stamps for a long time and when she had a DT call for a new challenge blog I gathered all the bravery and applied. Couldn't believe my luck when I got email from her telling me I am one of the 12 fabulous crafters chosen for her team.

Here are the links to all our DT members blogs:

Ann English
Anne Ray
Anne-Marije Poppen
Cindy Royal
Emma Lockley
Jane Wetzel
Linda Payne
Lynda Nielsen
Mary B. Giemza
Sylvia Blum
Tammy Maynard

Just look at their work and you'll understand why I feel humbled and truly grateful to be a part of that fabulous new venture.

To celebrate the birth of our our new and talented challenge-blog-baby we came up with a big fun blog hop with loads of eye (and some other) candy to be had.

Here's the story:
"Because the DT and the Challenge are new, our theme for the hop is "New". Phindy has designed an adorable New Arrival digi especially for the launch of the challenge! This image is not available to buy in her shop until Friday, April 16.
The bloghop winner (chosen by random) will receive candy from Phindy – a $15 gift certifcate to her shop! Not only that, you will also find some small individual pieces of candy hidden along the way by the DT! All you have to do to win is to sit back and enjoy the wonderful projects from the Design Team, be sure to leave comments at each blog and you will be entered into the candy draw.
The Blog Hop Draw closes on Thursday 15 April at midnight GMT."

Congratulations! You have arrived to one of the "candy spots"! lol There's a fair bit of yummyness on offer! Check it out in my candy announcement in the post below or just follow the link from the side bar!

Here is my first time showcasing Phindy's achingly cute New Arrival stamp:


I used Copics to colour the image and 3D-d the cot and the cat.


The papers are from Papermania Rose Garden stack (soooo cute), ribbons and brads from my stash. The flowers I made myself from simple cheap lace trim. Thrifty, me. lol


And of course I couldn't resist the temptation of finishing off the inside of the card as well - I really should cut back on work that goes to insides of the card - takes away a lot of VERY valuable colouring-and-playing time. lol


And now go on, hop straight ahead to Anne-Marije's beautiful blog, she has something real cute to show you! :)

COME BACK AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST CHALLENGE, FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH! More fun and prizes!

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika

A little yummy for your...erm ... it's a blog candy, OK!

THIS CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER TODAY.

As from today I am a proud member of Phindy's Challege Blogs Design Team. Do go and check out all the fabulousness on offer, our DT is out of this world and Phindy offers lovely prizes of her uber-gorgeous images to winners.

The challenges will kick off on Friday, April 16th - you better check that date in you calendar quickly (or sign up as a follower of the challenge blog) so you wouldn't miss all the fun.
To celebrate my first ever design team (and my first ever blog hop when it comes to it) I have decided to spread some more sweetness into the blog world.

So here is what I've put together - I stuck to the things I really like and hope you'll love them too!

Some close-up pictures so you'd get a better look.

There's 12x12 papers from Websters Pages, Lily-Bee & Pink Paislee, 6x6 pad from MME, some script papers, handmade flocked papers from Papermania, Spellbionders dies, a hefty selection of flowers (Prima, Wild Orchid Crafts, Joanna Sheen, Lily Bee), ribbon, lace, die-cut felt & tulle, MFT Pure Innocence stamp, MM vintage findings, some Thickers and lots more...

To qualify for my candy you need to do couple of very simple things:
1)Post a picture of my candy on your blog in side bar with a link back here (or simply do a blog post) and spread the word in any way you can!

2) Stick your name and blog address into Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.

I would love you to become my follower but only if you would do it anyway (meaning - you actually like my creations!).

The candy will run for three weeks. The winner is going to be drawn by Random.org and announced on May 4th.

And don't forget to visit Phindy's new fun challenge blog.
It'll be worth it, I promise!

Better. Much better.

After my last card fiasco I just had to create something quickly. Just to soothe myself ... and possibly my few readers! lol

I've been lurking on Mercy's blog for a long time and now finally decided to take a plunge and try out one of her fab sketches. Lo and behold, they really work well (insert dramatic surprise moment here).


Isn't that Pure Innocence girl just such a cutie! Coloured her with Copics and didn't add even a smidgen of glitter (gasp!), just a tiny bit of clear glaze to make the eyes "pop".


The papers are from my beloved October Afternoon Farm Fresh pad, was using up all the scraps that were left from my favorite patterns, LOVE that red gingham.

Ribbon is from Poppicrafts and paperclip thingies I found in my stash, along with lil' cute dew drops. Front sentiment is from CHF and the inside one was computer-generated. And of course there's rarely a card of mine lately with no punches involved, this border one is from EK Success.


I would also like to enter this card to Stamptacular Sunday Sugar and Spice challenge.

Thanks for looking and happy crafting.

Hugs
Annika

Not happy. Not happy at all.

I like the sentiment. The colour scheme I picked from LOTV challenge blog would usually be one of my favorites. The sketch I chose from Cute Stamps and Cards Challenge looked interesting and fun.

But boy, this card sucks!


Everything is just too busy, unbalanced and background totally overpowers the image. I guess we all have one of those days. It's just most sensible people would keep their boo-boos to themselves!

SEI papers I used (I think it's Bridgeport) are lovely though. Other than that there's not much else except my Nesties, some ribbon from Poppycrafts and gems from me stash.


I would like to enter that card into following challenges:
Lili of the Valley - Blue and Silver
Cute Stamps and Cards - the sketch

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika

If you ever had a toddler...

Isn't. He. Just. So. Freakin'. Realistic.


Really, I have a three-year old and 1,5-year old and this image rings SO many bells for me! lol Mo draws the most fabulous toddlers!


I used MME Quite contrary paper again (addicted much?). Other than that there's not too many fancy bits on the card, just some buttons and velvet ribbon from my stash, MS punch and my trusty Nesties. And some hand-stitching - love the effect but BOY does it take long! lol


Image is coloured with Copics and sponged with chalk inks afterwards. Sentiment is computer-generated as usual.

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika

Happy lion

Easter has interfered with my crafting (and blogging) big time. Now that the egg hunts and trips to relatives and endless circle of muffin-baking is behind me for another year, I can once again resume normal functions. lol

I used this lovely lion from Whiff of Joy Party Animals to make a birthday card for a two year old boy. Isn't it a happy coincidence that the lion has two balloons?


I pulled out my distress inks - had got the new colours and had to try them out, obviously. I love the effect distress inks give, really nice vibrant watercolour effect.


Papers are from MME Bloom and Grow range. I am officially addicted to MME papers, if I could have them all, I would. And then I would stroke them every night before I go to bed and weep every time I have to cut into them.

Photo corners from DCWV, brads Pink Paislee, glitter strips from Papermania (amazing value and great fun). I don't remember where the felt ribbon is from. Punch is from MS.

And of course there was a lot of Stickles involved ... I truyly am a magpie. lol


Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika