Final Feb. Release - AnnaBelle Stamps

Hi, Did you all enjoy the HOP yesterday? - Well get prepared to hop again today as the AnnaBelle DT shows you samples using Backgrounds By Design 3. This is a fun set to use and you have a chance to win this by following the blog hop.
Yesterday there were a few little "glitches" along the way so hopefully today everything is up and running smoothly.

Card 1 - For this card I used one of the background stamps and one of the tiny "icon" stamps in the set to create my background.
Next I used yesterday's (Easter Hope) set to create the focal image.
This card is a CAS (Clean and Simple) design. I find them hard to do but I think it turned out okay.
Card Stock: Tangerine Tango,Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White.
Ink: Only Orange, Certainly Celery, Memento Tuxedo Black.
Other: Circle Dies, Punch-EK Success, Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Corner Rounder Punch and Foam Mounting Tape.

I had a hard time getting a decent photograph of this card. Must be the dreary rainy day we're having.

Card 2 - Another fairly CAS design but oh so fun and cute.
I stamped the border on Old Olive card stock with Old Olive Ink. Then I stamped the same border on some lavender textured card stock with Lovely Lilac ink and die cut the flowers (MFT). I also used Molly (Lil Belles) and colored her with Copic markers. I added some Olive grosgrain ribbon and Olive Sprinkles to complete the card. The sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

So did you start the hop on the AnnaBelle Blog?

You should have arrived on my blog from Chupa's blog and then will head over to Jerusha's blog from here. Be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win this set.

Hope you have enjoyed the release as much as I did creating for it.

So let's get hopping:Belles
Andrea

Sue W
Kylie
Chupa
Ida
Jerusha
Rene
Lisa
Sue K.

It's Release Day! - Time for a Hop

Howdy & Happy Valentine's Day!
Hope you've all showed those you love that you truly love them in some way today.

Now are you ready to go HOPPING!!! - It's "Release Day" for AnnaBelle Stamps. We have 2 sets this month to share but today we're just showing you the first set, Easter Hope.

Oh my gosh this set is GORGEOUS! You'll want to have this set and today we're giving you a chance to win it by following the blog hop. So be sure to check the links below after my cards for the blog hop order. Leave a comment on each blog and you'll be eligible to win this set.

Card 1:

I wanted to create the look of a glorious sunrise or sunset depending on your point of view. So for this card I first started with an Acrylic Block and tapped it down on a YoYo Yellow ink pad then again on Summer Sun and finally Only Orange. Next I misted the block with lots of water and pressed it down on a piece of card stock. After lifting the stamp off the card stock I quickly spread the wet ink with my fingers to give it a watercolored look. Once it was dry I stamped the Cross/Sun image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and cut it out with a Circle Nestabilitie Die then mounted it onto another circle die of Basic Black Card stock.
I masked off the word (The) on the sentiment and just stamped the Light of the World on a Label Die and sponged on some Only Orange ink. The DP is unknown as it came in a bunch of papers from a friend but I liked the bright colors. The punch is new from EK Success. I also used Sprinkles (Pineapple) from AnnaBelle, Black Grosgrain ribbon from SU and Card Stock: Summer Sun and Tangerine Tango-SU.

Card 2 - This one is very Spring like and I just had to use the large Tulip image in the set.

For this card I used last weeks Mojo Monday sketch
as my starting point. I'm a bit "bummed" that I wasn't able to enter it into the contest but I had to wait until today's release to show my card. Oh well maybe next month.

For this card I used my Prisma Colored Pencils to color the tulip image. Still not sure about using the Copics and getting proper shading etc...but I like the way the pencils turned out. I tried to match the colors to the tulips on the DP that I used. I've had the pattern for years and finally found a good way to use it.
Colors: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Prisma Colored Pencils
Circle Dies,
Pink Ribbon - Papertrey Ink
Pearls - AnnaBelle Stamps
Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder.

You'll Start the HOP on the AnnaBelle Blog


You should have arrived on my blog from Chupa's Blog and from here you'll hop on over to Jerusha's Blog If you get lost along the way just head back to the AnnaBelle Blog for a list of the links and all the information about the new release and the specials being offered.

Come back again on Wednesday (Tuesday night in the US) for the next set being released.

Annabelle December Release - Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the December Annabelle Release.  Judging from the comments on the first preview (Stemmed Flowers) you really liked that set.  Today we have another fabulous Border set to show off.  This one is:
Borders by Design2  Aren't those borders divine.  To top it off there are several small icon size stamps that can be used in a variety of ways.

Here is the card that I created today.  I've seen several cards on various blogs using a White and Silver color scheme and just thought they looked so elegant that I had to try my hand at creating one.  So without further ado here is my card:

I stamped one of the border on a strip of Whisper White cs and embossed it with Detail Silver EP.  Then I stamped one of the little medallion stamps the same way and popped it up at the end of the row.  Then I embossed portions of a piece of white card stock with the Swiss Dot embossing folder, embossed th sentiment (from - Holly Branch) with Silver EP.  I added my border strip, tied silver cording on and added this to another piece of white card stock punched with the Layered Arch punch-MS and added Silve Sprinkles to complete my card.

So now if you're ready it's time to start hopping.  -  You should have started the hop from the Annabelle Blog -  If you arrived at my blog from Sue's blog you are on the right track.  From here you will travel over to Rene's Blog and continue on arriving back at the Annabelle Blog.  You can WIN this fabulous set by just commenting on each of the Design Teams blog and then letting us know you've completed the hop back at the Annabelle Blog.

Have fun hopping.

Annabelle December Release - Day 1

Hello! - Well if you are anything like me you're still wondering how you're going to get everything done in time for Christmas.  If not...I want to slap you (just kidding).

Today is the first day of the December release for Annabelle Stamps and that means it's also a
BLOG HOP.  You'll start on the Annabelle Blog
and hop your way around the Design Teams blogs leaving a comment on each blog along the way.  Then head back to the Annabelle Blog and answer a simple question for your chance at winning this set:  Stemmed Flowers.

Isn't it pretty! - So many possibilities.  I wish I would have had more time to play with it but alas I was only able to create just one card since I'm still trying to finish up my Christmas cards and get them mailed out.  I hope you like what I came up with though.

I have been stuck on Christmas cards and while this isn't exactly a Christmas card it could be used for one since I used holiday colors.
Card Base: Always Artichoke.
Layered with Whisper White and Old Olive accents.  Designer paper is retired SU.
Inks: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black (smiles sentiment).
Other: Punch-MS, Brads-SU,
Blossom Sprinkles-Annabelle Stamps, Paper Piercing Tool.

Now you should have arrived here on my blog from Sue's Blog  and your next stop will be Rene's Blog - Hopefully all the links will be working correctly.  If not the order of blogs goes as follows:
AnnaBelle Stamps Blog

Andrea
Kylie
Teresa
Sue
Ida
Rene'
Jerusha
Tiffany
Iwona
AnnaBelle Stamps Blog - All links are on my sidebar.

Have fun hopping!

Let the Previews Begin!

Hi everyone.  Who's up for some NEW stamps! - Yes, it's Preview time once again for Annabelle Stamps and boy have we got some great new sets to show you.
Starting with this GORGEOUS set, (Ballerina Rose)

This set is just so pretty and filled with wonderful sentiments which can be used for Sympathy, Friendship and Thank You cards or whatever else strikes your creativity.  I just love this set. 

So do you want a chance to WIN this set?  YES....Well here's what you need to do.  You need to visit ALL the Design Team members blogs and leave a comment on their blog post using this stamp set for your chance at winning it.  Below is the list of Blogs you need to visit and comment on:
Andrea - Owner of Annabelle Stamps
Kylie
Sue 
Teresa
Rene'
Jerusha
Tiffany
Michelle
and of course ME.  You won't know who has the Prize but Andrea will draw from the comments on the DT member's blog who has the hidden prize and announce the winner on the Annabelle Blog before the next preview starts.  This gives you until midday (Australian Time) on Friday to leave your comments but why wait that long.  Get Hopping and Commenting!

ALL STAMP SETS AVAILABLE on the 29th after the previews are over (Annabelle Stamps)

Details of my card:
Stamp Set:  Ballerina Rose
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rose Red and Prisma Color Pencils (blended with Gamsol)
Card Stock   Regal Rose*, Rose Red, Gable Green*,  (*now retired SU colors)
Designer Paper: Basic Gray Lemonade
Ribbon, Pearls and Flower all from Annabelle Stamps
Nestabilitie Petite Oval Dies
Glitter - Art Institute

Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Hip, Hip, Hooray!  New Stamps are on their way!!!

Yes, Excitement is in the air over at Annabelle Stamps . What's all the excitement about...well new stamps are on their way.  To celebrate we are having a fantastic contest.   So what's up for grabs?

Four New Sets are being released this month and there will be 4 winners drawn randomly from those who follow the contest rules (who will each receive one of the brand spankin new sets.) !!!

 Here's what you need to do:

To be entered into the draw:

1. Grab our blinkie from the sidebar on the AnnaBelle Blog and place on your blog. You just need to copy and paste the text underneath the blinkie into a html gadget. (In blogger click Design then click add gadget and select HTML/Javascript) and remember to link your post to the AnnaBelle blog!

2. Please tell your friends about the new release and previews starting 22nd June in a post!

3. Become a follower of this blog if you aren't already :) You don't want to miss out on the fun and giveaways!

4. Add a link to your post spreading the word with Inlinkz.



The contest ends 12.00pm AEST Monday, June 21st!! NOTE there is a clock on the Annabelle Blog stating the AEST time frame.


Pretty Simple - So don't forget to enter for your chance to WIN - These sets are really great so you won't want to miss out on your chance to win one.