Tuesday 16 June 2009

Aaaah Summer...

Don't you just love it!! But heck, what's with all the greenfly??? And where have all the ladybirds gone??? I put a citronella candle outside a couple of days ago - it is absolutely black with deceased greenfly now!! YUK!!! But summer has more up-sides than down-sides - tall glasses of Pimms being one of them, and earlier this evening I had my first Pimms of the summer! Sighhhhh.... LOL!!! Before that though I had a chat with my friend on the phone - she was feeling proper sorry for herself because her DH was going to be home later than normal and she was sitting outside with a cup of tea, so I quickly whizzed a Pimms kit together for her, drove it up the road, rang her doorbell and drove off!! LOL!! She texted me a very happy response!!! LOL!!
So here's a few offerings from me this week. I've been playing with my Monotone markers and although I'm far from perfect yet, I love playing with them and I LOVE the effect they give. This first one is my offering for Saturday Sketchers.

It was actually my second attempt - this was my first tryout,

and this was my third go
Winter Wonderland is proving to be a lot more popular than any of us anticipated this early in the year, and we are having such a fantastic time with it, and the enthusiasm from all the talented players is very encouraging, making it such a pleasure to be a part of. This week our theme is Let It Snow! The title speaks for itself really!!! This was my sample card which took me an age to make but I truly cannot remember enjoying making a Christmas card as much as this one. It is sooooo lovely being able to make my cards at this nice slow and steady pace and hopefully I will have a collection at the end of it that I will be proud to distribute. So pop over there and play along - we have some really fabulous projects and lots of wonderful giveaways line up too, and we have some very exciting news we're going to share soon about a fantastic regular sponsor!!!!
Hope you're having a great week and enjoying the sunshine - if you have any, of course!! Thank you so much for popping by! :o) xx

13 comments:

  1. 2 goregous cards Anne, and did you mention pimms, I love a glass in the summer but cracked open my bottle the other week. Must remember to stock up on ice and lemonade LOL.
    Clairex

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  2. Oh My Gosh Anne, your colouring on the monotone is stunning, it looks so effctive, great image to use too. Love your snowy card the scene is beautiful. Joey.xxx

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  3. Good afternoon Anne, wow you've been so busy hunny with so many gorgeous makes. I absolutely love them all!!! the black and white ones are particularly stunning! have a lovely afternoon hugs Linda x

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  4. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xx jo xx

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  5. wow ur monochrome is gorgeous!!! but i really love this card....its so christmassy!!!! lol...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

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  6. SURPRISE?????? oh Anne do spill lol.xxx

    That cake is scrummy I was going to try and describe it but my mouth is watering so maybe not lol.x

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  7. ohhhh Anne! They are just so gorgeous!

    Teri xx

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  8. WoWza, Anne, these are fantastic!!!! I want to marry that Christmas card you created ... one of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen!!

    Hope you have a great weekend, my friend!!

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  9. OMIGOSH!!!! I just noticed you put your portrait back on your blog! I LOVE this!!!! Thank you!!

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  10. AMazing cards! Love your winter Edwin scene...just lovely and so crisply Winterish!
    Pam Going Postal

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  11. Great monotone colouring, Anne! and love the winter card as well, exquisite.

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  12. Utterly brilliant Anne, sheesh I wish I had your artistic talent ... brilliant monotomes!!

    Love your wintry card too, so evocative!

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  13. Ann I found you through the Craft Stamper Blog and must say I think your cards are amazing, I love how you have put a completely different edge on these lovable stamps.

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