tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35857389492126184972011-09-28T12:33:33.019-05:00Cards, Rubber Stamping, Paper Crafts, Altered Art, ATC's, Jewelry Making and more! It's all Creative in here!Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.comBlogger2591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-67200720087407031302011-07-02T21:49:00.001-05:002011-07-02T21:53:10.461-05:00Well .. I got a new job and I am going back to school, so my creative time is very very limited ... just wanted to pop on and say hello to everyone!<div>I miss ya all!</div><div>Anna</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6720072008740703130?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-63084240305956334492010-12-12T00:02:00.000-06:002010-12-12T00:02:00.388-06:00<div>I gave it a try on my own and came up with this wonderful celebration of the Sun for the upcoming Winter Solstice when the sun starts getting higher in the sky every day.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh8CcMsfI/AAAAAAAABdw/3Q-nMlDjstM/s1600/CelebrationOfSun3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh8CcMsfI/AAAAAAAABdw/3Q-nMlDjstM/s400/CelebrationOfSun3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549668324902482418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh7hjkvhI/AAAAAAAABdo/vJYGs8Y8MGw/s1600/CelebrationOfSun2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh7hjkvhI/AAAAAAAABdo/vJYGs8Y8MGw/s400/CelebrationOfSun2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549668316075048466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh7nuM11I/AAAAAAAABdg/AEF-9ZS-KFA/s1600/CelebrationOfSun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 373px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRh7nuM11I/AAAAAAAABdg/AEF-9ZS-KFA/s400/CelebrationOfSun.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549668317730232146" /></a><br />Blessed Solstice!<div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6308424030595633449?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-72598849469954510402010-12-11T23:33:00.003-06:002010-12-11T23:43:58.398-06:00<div>I took a class at Eclectica .. a bead shop in Brookfield, and learned to make a Victorian style beaded ornament cover.<div><br /></div><div>This is what I made in the class ... it took about 3-1/2 hours to make...</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgtEOMIUI/AAAAAAAABdY/CJiICePtuSE/s1600/Christmas3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgtEOMIUI/AAAAAAAABdY/CJiICePtuSE/s400/Christmas3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549666968170930498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgsmJ_5eI/AAAAAAAABdQ/aXuDQhm8VxQ/s1600/Christmas2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgsmJ_5eI/AAAAAAAABdQ/aXuDQhm8VxQ/s400/Christmas2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549666960100287970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgskDhVQI/AAAAAAAABdI/XjzgSwehVOA/s1600/Christmas1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TQRgskDhVQI/AAAAAAAABdI/XjzgSwehVOA/s400/Christmas1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549666959536248066" /></a>I had a great time making it.... I think I will be making these next year as my Christmas gifts!<div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div>Anna Banana<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7259884946995451040?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-81154333963715418002010-12-06T00:06:00.000-06:002010-12-06T00:06:00.247-06:00<div>This Snowman Trio with their caps and scarves makes me want to brew up a cup of cocoa and get under some blankets!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPXNTwdw6I/AAAAAAAABcw/WzgZm4s5l9c/s400/SnowmanTrio.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545012189865034658" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8115433396371541800?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-83475097105974915402010-12-05T00:05:00.001-06:002010-12-05T00:05:01.003-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A cheery Holiday Home and sweet snuggly snowmen make this step card hard to resist!<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPWcVyrubI/AAAAAAAABco/1IV9onDzdlE/s400/Home.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545011348597619122" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;">From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8347509710597491540?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-63304244046200615612010-12-04T00:04:00.001-06:002010-12-04T00:04:00.760-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A cute little Hedgehog! I suppose if you color it differently the holly could pass for mistletoe and he could be parading around for kisses!<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPVu4dvWJI/AAAAAAAABcg/1WzM9rBGOhI/s400/Hedgehog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545010567631034514" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;">From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6330424404620061561?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-24607375496282714132010-12-03T00:03:00.004-06:002010-12-03T00:03:00.820-06:00<div style="text-align: left;">The sparkly snow is super simple to make.</div><div>Make your cut out, place clear packing tape on the inside of the card with the sticky side facing out and sprinkle with glitter!!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPUyyI0NjI/AAAAAAAABcY/ZeCgf3UHVTc/s400/GlitterSnowmen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545009535140509234" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;">From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2460737549628271413?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-24999588317773247322010-12-02T00:02:00.000-06:002010-12-02T00:02:00.434-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div>Simple and elegant, I LOVE how this cardinal turned out!</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPSYurx86I/AAAAAAAABcI/MHDJmleZRok/s400/Cardinal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545006888513565602" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2499958831777324732?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-6056915823273759912010-12-01T00:01:00.000-06:002010-12-01T00:01:00.403-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A few weekends ago I went to Dragonflies and Dreams and made some cards at the Make and Take. Really liked how these turned out!<div>The next few days of posts will be the cards from then! Happy Holidays!</div><div>XOXO </div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div>This first card I made for Mom and Dad, since Mom loves Nutcrackers...</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPRwITe32I/AAAAAAAABcA/j-FRoOZnw3Q/s400/Nutcracker.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545006191016337250" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-605691582327375991?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-58285221996603139772010-11-29T10:51:00.003-06:002010-11-29T10:58:06.961-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am expanding my creative outlets!!<div>I have decided to take up making earrings!</div><div>I started with these Christmas Trees and Snowmen for the holidays... They are made from Genuine Swarvoski Crystal Beads.</div><div>You can see how sparkly they are with all the refracted light on the board behind the trees and snowmen.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Forest of Trees</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 157px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPbBIw0sfI/AAAAAAAABc4/SgzTjopVrGg/s400/TreeEarrings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545016378801828338" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Snowmen</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TPPbBnT8_8I/AAAAAAAABdA/_JHZMe4D67c/s400/SnowmanEarrings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545016387002236866" /></div><div>Hope you enjoy!</div><div>XOXO</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5828522199660313977?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-61931816400768719312010-10-29T01:54:00.003-05:002010-10-29T01:59:19.540-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TMpwIB4PSEI/AAAAAAAABbw/gHt2zsk90sU/s1600/VampireCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 378px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TMpwIB4PSEI/AAAAAAAABbw/gHt2zsk90sU/s400/VampireCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533358375423658050" /></a><br />I have been in a creative funk since I lost my job in May. I have made a total of three cards in 5 months :( <div>Trying to jump-start my creativity with this cute little vampire.</div><div><br /></div><div>I put some crystal lacquer on the "bloody drip" border so it really looks wet like blood .. pretty cool in person.</div><div><br /></div><div>Drop me a note and let me know what you think ... I am not sure if anyone is even supscribed to my posts any more cause I was gone for so long!</div><div><br /></div><div>XOXO</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6193181640076871931?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-34133496608777408752010-07-01T09:01:00.000-05:002010-06-13T18:54:08.649-05:00<div>ATTENTION:</div><div>PLEASE ONLY MAKE COMMENTS TO ME IN ENGLISH!</div><div>I do not speak any foreign languages, and if you feel the need to post something in your native language, post it to someone who speaks it.</div><div><br /></div>I have had to turn on comment verification. <div>I keep getting spammed with oriental characters. </div><div>No clue what they are saying, but I think it might be a spam bot. <div>I will leave this up until the spam goes away.</div><div>Sorry for the inconvenience.</div><div>Have a fantastic day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3413349660877740875?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-44789955164430768362010-06-13T18:41:00.003-05:002010-06-13T18:52:59.953-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TBVu6EqQM3I/AAAAAAAABbg/ikki6rvVBgA/s1600/Crab.jpeg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/TBVu6EqQM3I/AAAAAAAABbg/ikki6rvVBgA/s400/Crab.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482410065355879282" /></a><br />I sent this little crab to my friend Karyn a bit back. It's a little joke between us :)<div><br /></div><div>I just thought he was so cheerful!!<div>Very summery and a lot of fun to make with a bit of bling for bubbles, some striped paper and a touch of ribbon~</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4478995516443076836?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-28222242454143507222010-05-19T00:07:00.003-05:002010-05-19T00:10:40.037-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S_NyxnekpVI/AAAAAAAABbY/Ggv8_punJTQ/s1600/FlowerColorSpotlight.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S_NyxnekpVI/AAAAAAAABbY/Ggv8_punJTQ/s400/FlowerColorSpotlight.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472844168921654610" /></a><br />I made this card last month at Dragonflies and Dreams. I really like how the flowers are popped up and bordered by the black... it makes their subtle colors even prettier and more delicate looking.<div>XOXO</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2822224245414350722?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-13137872312210919952010-05-15T22:46:00.004-05:002010-05-15T22:54:23.679-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S-9rC-Woz1I/AAAAAAAABbQ/DuH7BOn8PBY/s1600/Josephine1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S-9rC-Woz1I/AAAAAAAABbQ/DuH7BOn8PBY/s400/Josephine1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471709771120299858" /></a><br />Meet Josephine.... <div>I had to have this cute gal when I saw her ... especially since she bears my middle name!!<div><br /></div><div>She is so pleased with herself and her love potion, and can you blame her?</div><div><br /></div><div>The background paper is wrapping paper and was pearly white with black flocking, and I really wanted to have pink, so I swiped a pink ink pad across the paper until it was the color I wanted.</div><div>I put the same pad to use and sponged the edges to give it a slight distressed look.</div><div><br /></div><div>She is colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with odorless mineral spirits. I put a bit of glitter on each of the gold coins on her belt and skirt edge and also on the hearts for the potion.</div><div><br /></div><div>I glittered the pink flower embellishment to tie everything together.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is some love to share with you all!!</div><div>XO</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1313787231221091995?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-79437191989051046482010-05-15T01:26:00.003-05:002010-05-15T22:32:18.936-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S-4_-R7whiI/AAAAAAAABbA/in7tt2lWtv8/s1600/Magic.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S-4_-R7whiI/AAAAAAAABbA/in7tt2lWtv8/s400/Magic.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471380936500217378" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Why not ... it is certainly cool enough!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was inspired by a friend so I made this card ... sometimes the smallest things can get my creativity back on track!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I just love the colors and the magical feel of this witch.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The black lace, I coated with glue and dipped in jet black glitter ... very sparkly, but not obtrusive. Also, the diagonal swatch of patterned paper has raised purple flocking on it ... it is not just printed, and the texture is rich and luxurious.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Please enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7943719198905104648?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-16053364698041222652010-03-29T09:00:00.001-05:002010-03-29T09:19:35.466-05:00<div>When Karyn came to visit, she brought me a really cool stamp...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A-l7kmi1I/AAAAAAAABa4/WWteDrGbick/s1600/SweetPeaCatA.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A-l7kmi1I/AAAAAAAABa4/WWteDrGbick/s400/SweetPeaCatA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453927970112965458" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The image is from SweetPea Stamps and I just LOVE it!!</div><div>I colored this with a combination of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.</div><div>Rhinestones on the flowers and on the left corner of the card bring out the red of her cape.</div><div>The dress and glove are sparkly on the swirls with stickles.</div><div>I just ADORE the larger than life cat in the background.</div><div><br /></div><div>XOXO </div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1605336469804122265?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-48325964321337518782010-03-29T00:36:00.003-05:002010-03-29T00:42:04.009-05:00This is the last Easter card I made from the make and takes ... I just loved the background paper - made the bunny really pop!<div><br /></div><div>They had us use color pencils and a stumps blender and blending solution for this one - and I think it worked out very nice to make the colors bright, but softer than markers.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8edHzXII/AAAAAAAABao/wC3LnPHlYno/s1600/BunnyCard2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8edHzXII/AAAAAAAABao/wC3LnPHlYno/s400/BunnyCard2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453925642656767106" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8edHzXII/AAAAAAAABao/wC3LnPHlYno/s1600/BunnyCard2.jpg"></a>Here you can see it is a gate fold card - I never do these - only because I forget about them when I am scoring my paper - I go into automatic mode when I get to the base!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8eFyKz6I/AAAAAAAABag/iVgWXY9_iK4/s1600/Bunny1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8eFyKz6I/AAAAAAAABag/iVgWXY9_iK4/s400/Bunny1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453925636392013730" /></a></div><div>Here is a close up of the bunny and the glittery accents I added to him with stickles.</div><div>Overall, really cute!!</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8eFyKz6I/AAAAAAAABag/iVgWXY9_iK4/s1600/Bunny1.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S7A8esG6LVI/AAAAAAAABaw/yO1JDIWaQ1M/s400/BunnyDetail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453925646679551314" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a Great Day!!</div><div>XOXO Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4832596432133751878?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-80027941148118774992010-03-24T00:03:00.000-05:002010-03-24T00:03:00.266-05:00This is another card from the Dragonflies and Dreams make and takes.<div>This was a really simple one everything is always cut and these were layered and embellished.</div><div>All I had to do was stick the layers on top of eachother and stamp and color the image. the bow was tied and the punch was embellished with the rhinestones already too - I think including the coloring, this card took me a whopping 5 minutes to assemble.</div><div> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6bEQz4KK3I/AAAAAAAABaQ/p586Hc9ZUhU/s1600-h/PinkFlowers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6bEQz4KK3I/AAAAAAAABaQ/p586Hc9ZUhU/s400/PinkFlowers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451260192061270898" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a close up of the flowers - we used one pink marker and a blender pen to get the varying shades, then there was yellow for the centers and the green. I covered parts with stickles for just enough sparkle! </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6bEQz4KK3I/AAAAAAAABaQ/p586Hc9ZUhU/s1600-h/PinkFlowers.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6bERROP0aI/AAAAAAAABaY/ZfHRd78DMH8/s400/PinkFlowersDetail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451260199938544034" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8002794114811877499?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-24930518045015452222010-03-23T00:03:00.001-05:002010-03-23T00:03:00.222-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6a5asrG-qI/AAAAAAAABaI/w5qE4DMlByQ/s1600-h/LilyBday.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6a5asrG-qI/AAAAAAAABaI/w5qE4DMlByQ/s400/LilyBday.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451248267298273954" /></a><br />Simple, yet elegant, this is another card from the make and takes at Dragonflies and Dreams. The out of the box technique popped up really gives nice dimension to this card.<div>Colored with markers.<br /><div><br /></div><div>XOXO Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2493051804501545222?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-36945237135924822362010-03-22T00:08:00.000-05:002010-03-22T00:08:00.187-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6a2NYajCxI/AAAAAAAABZ4/7uEbZf5PjLU/s1600-h/ChickCard.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6a2NYajCxI/AAAAAAAABZ4/7uEbZf5PjLU/s400/ChickCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451244739986918162" /></a><br />We just did Make and Takes at Dragonflies and Dreams this past weekend and here is the card I am sending my Nephew for his first Easter ... Isn't it adorable???<div>It is made of the round scalloped nestability and is just paper piecing - so cute and sooo easy!</div><div>The orange was accomplished by sponging on ink from an ink pad.</div><div>I think he will get a kick out of it - he's 1 ... and if he doesn't, I am sure my sister will! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>The inside was colored with markers and as per usual, I have no idea who the stamp was by.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6a2N-a6PvI/AAAAAAAABaA/rFdDN9ow5nQ/s400/ChickInside.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451244750188986098" /></div><div>Hope you enjoy!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3694523713592482236?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-33548756687156786402010-03-21T11:59:00.003-05:002010-03-21T12:12:52.633-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1-qu_OI/AAAAAAAABZw/nqLFnawkMoU/s1600-h/DoveCard.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1-qu_OI/AAAAAAAABZw/nqLFnawkMoU/s400/DoveCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451133287264091362" /></a><div>I got this fantastic stamp set from <a href="http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/">Kraftin Kimmie Stamps</a> a few weeks ago and I made this bright and cheery card. While it is officially spring, we still have snow on the ground and it is chilly enough for a coat and scarf!</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a cute dove cutout charm that fit perfectly with the image so I tied it into the ribbon on the side of the card. She was colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with stumps and mineral spirits. There is glitter on her barrettes and the doves and rhinestone details as buttons on the coat.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1-qu_OI/AAAAAAAABZw/nqLFnawkMoU/s1600-h/DoveCard.jpg"></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1-qu_OI/AAAAAAAABZw/nqLFnawkMoU/s1600-h/DoveCard.jpg"></a>Charm Detail:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1ilXMSI/AAAAAAAABZo/Id2tXIrm1P8/s1600-h/DoveCharm.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S6ZQ1ilXMSI/AAAAAAAABZo/Id2tXIrm1P8/s400/DoveCharm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451133279725367586" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3354875668715678640?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-47771252090269720492010-02-25T23:12:00.002-06:002010-02-25T23:15:29.804-06:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div>Over at Sassy Cheryl's they are having a Design Team Call.</div><div>Here is my entry:</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S4dYwIUh3HI/AAAAAAAABZg/xZD5wba7gO0/s400/SassyDTCall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442416258591087730" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a GREAT time with this adorable gal - she is so happy to be doing her dance!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Recipe:</div><div>Image: Sassy Cheryl Stamps</div><div>Card Stock: from Archivers</div><div>Patterned Paper: Small Floral-Glitter by Lollia</div><div>Tools: Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Prismacolor Pencils, Chalk, Stickles, Pop Dots</div><div>Embellishments: Yellow flower by Prima Floral Embellishments, Baby blue roses from the bridal department, Green Pin from Chloe's Closet (Making Memories), Ribbon and Lace from my scrap bins</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you get inspired from this image - she just screams spring to me and I can't wait for all this snow to melt here in Wisconsin!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4777125209026972049?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-63774621541072668332010-02-07T21:32:00.003-06:002010-02-07T22:46:21.326-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2-JV5IkOtI/AAAAAAAABZQ/8M1RqwxMqvc/s1600-h/TildaHearts.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2-JV5IkOtI/AAAAAAAABZQ/8M1RqwxMqvc/s400/TildaHearts.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435714284466485970" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Well, <a href="http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Makeup%20For%20The%20Weekend%20Challenge">Paper Makeup Stamps</a> is hosting a "Sparkle/Bling" challenge! This is right up my alley!!!</div><div>I took a white heart doiley from Michaels candy department, covered it with glue and coated it with hot pink glitter!!</div><div>I layered that on a shimmery iridescent pink paper that I can't capture correctly on film!</div><div>I added some rhinestones around the pink blossoms and I colored some white heart lace with a pink marker so it matched everything else.</div><div>I found the "Be Mine" metal sentiment and affixed it to the heart with pink heart brads.</div><div>I colored the pretty little Tilda with hearts in her apron in all different shades of pinks and put some crystal glitter on the red hearts she has collected.</div><div>I just LOVE how girlie this card turned out!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, I do not yet have any Paper Makeup Stamps yet ... but I have made a wish list :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6377462154107266833?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-4564132103122136842010-01-29T21:29:00.002-06:002010-01-29T21:53:50.285-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2OtOlKwJaI/AAAAAAAABZI/ccv94tX-BF0/s1600-h/HappyPrincessAnya.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2OtOlKwJaI/AAAAAAAABZI/ccv94tX-BF0/s400/HappyPrincessAnya.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432376041545934242" /></a><br />Well, since I did NOT care for the Toby Cub I created a few days ago, I pulled off the image and replaced it with Princess Anya ... I am much happier with the card now ... What do you think?<div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-456413210312213684?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-6595804828009075272010-01-29T02:26:00.002-06:002010-01-29T02:36:39.425-06:00<div>I took this adorable Flower Pig from <a href="http://www.hambostamps.com/">Hambo Stamps</a> and followed the sketch. I just Love how cute this card turned out. The muted spring colors are perfect with the paper flowers, pink lace, rhinestones and the touch of glitter I added to the dots on the patterned paper!</div><div>Enjoy .... Anna Banana</div><div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2KcJU99yrI/AAAAAAAABY4/u4CbXOZtsJ4/s1600-h/hands4sketchsmall.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2KcJ3xlQrI/AAAAAAAABZA/czg2jZ77zr4/s400/FlowerPig.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432075793966908082" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I remembered almost at the last minute that about the <a href="http://www.hogsandsketches.blogspot.com/">Hogs and Sketches</a> challenge!!<div>The sketch this time looks like this:<br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2KcJU99yrI/AAAAAAAABY4/u4CbXOZtsJ4/s400/hands4sketchsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432075784623606450" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-659580482800907527?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-51811722757962740792010-01-27T20:24:00.005-06:002010-01-27T20:34:06.986-06:00The Greeting farm was having a relay, as you read before, but apparently there was such a great response to this event that we crashed the servers!! I finished the last two cards that were eligible for the relay and I am going to make a final card using the last image they gave us either tomorrow or the next day.<div><br /></div><div>In any case, here are Charlotte and Toby Cub...</div><div><br /></div><div>Charlotte is a sassy lassy with her kinky curls and awesome fashion sense!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2D2awrgRpI/AAAAAAAABYo/LymvezE2CL0/s400/CharlotteCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431612090213222034" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well - I will be honest - Toby is just not my style... I struggled with this one, but in the end, I think it turned out ok. Oh - by the way, she is not white - it is a very very pale pink that the camera just washed out no matter what I did to it.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S2D2bJbipxI/AAAAAAAABYw/GXgVgilpy3I/s400/TobyCubCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431612096857155346" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5181172275796274079?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-34687328444128811172010-01-26T00:01:00.001-06:002010-01-26T00:01:00.726-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tChCRIJTI/AAAAAAAABXY/Xc87xq11urc/s1600-h/MsClauseB.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tChCRIJTI/AAAAAAAABXY/Xc87xq11urc/s400/MsClauseB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006911037089074" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div>Mrs. Clause is thankful that she gets to go on Vacation in the Caribbean now!!</div><div>Wouldn't you have a big grin like that if you were about to go someplace nice, sunny and warm?</div><div><br /></div><div>Mrs Clause is from The Greeting Farm's Xmas Sweeties set.</div><div>The fur on her hat and dress are puffed up liquid applique sprinkled with a little bit of glitter. I had a wooden snowflake just lying around and I sparkled it up and gave her a pretty embellishment! The coloring is once again my prismacolor pencils.</div><div>I have a pack of these pretty ornament hangers just sitting here in my craft room and I thought that it would be fun to hang a real ornament from it!! I think it works! But this would need to be sent in a box or hand delivered - the ornament can be hung right on your tree!</div><div>The silver ribbon is just a pretty little bit of sparkle to hold the ornament hanger on the card:) </div><div><br /></div><div>Looking back on it now, I might have border punched the left side of the green paper for more interest, but it is what it is!</div><div><br /></div><div>Simple, Cute, Fun!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1s55d7ZHII/AAAAAAAABWY/82EmhmQYW7E/s1600-h/MsClauseB.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tCg6cKC6I/AAAAAAAABXQ/ljVgdDC_KVk/s400/MsClauseA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006908935867298" /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3468732844412881117?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-42820301810999314422010-01-25T12:16:00.003-06:002010-01-25T13:25:44.358-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13g61qSM_I/AAAAAAAABYg/ANDOCuVfuR0/s1600-h/TGFBlogCandy012010.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13g61qSM_I/AAAAAAAABYg/ANDOCuVfuR0/s400/TGFBlogCandy012010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430744027120153586" /></a><br />Over at <a href="http://alatteinkinfun.blogspot.com/2010/01/im-farmer-blog-candy.html">A Latte Inkin' Fun,</a> Mary is celebrating that she got onto the Farmer Design Team for The Greating Farm with some AWESOME Blog Candy!!!<div><br /></div><div>Go check it out! I also have it linked it in my side bar, so you can find it easier:)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4282030181099931442?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-78276399901058898692010-01-25T09:51:00.003-06:002010-01-25T10:15:36.981-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13Bnv5A_EI/AAAAAAAABYY/tvriaA3V5cc/s1600-h/Mer-Ian2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 354px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13Bnv5A_EI/AAAAAAAABYY/tvriaA3V5cc/s400/Mer-Ian2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430709614293351490" /></a><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/2010/01/tgf-cha-relay-begins.html">The Greeting Farm</a> is doing a Relay while they are at the CHA!! Check it out ... It's a lot of fun and you still have a little time before you can't enter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13Bnbbx0vI/AAAAAAAABYQ/KPKxbo80BNE/s1600-h/Mer-Ian1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S13Bnbbx0vI/AAAAAAAABYQ/KPKxbo80BNE/s400/Mer-Ian1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430709608802013938" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To start us off, they gave us this adorable image of Mer-Ian.</div><div>I printed him out right away and got to work...</div><div><br /></div><div>I colored him in with my Copic markers and topped that off with Stickles in lime green and crystal. </div><div>I layered him on top of my oval and scalloped oval nesties, and I cuttlebugged the oval with the D'vine Swirl to make it look like ocean waves. I pop dotted Ian and the ovals so they have some really nice dimension. I also bent his tail so it looks like he is swimming right off the card!</div><div>My patterned papers are from Doodlebug and are layered on Archiver's cardstock.</div><div>My ribbon came from Michael's Dollar bin - it's by a company called Basic Basic.</div><div>I gave Ian a necklace of flatback swarovski crystals.</div><div>To finish off his underwater look, I used some colored seashells and some fake seaweed from Michael's floral pick isle :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Had a great time making this handsome Merman!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7827639990105889869?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-20994803498116893632010-01-25T00:03:00.001-06:002010-01-25T00:03:00.097-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tCC2Gdz4I/AAAAAAAABXI/kUSy8uSLu8I/s1600-h/SantaB.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 201px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tCC2Gdz4I/AAAAAAAABXI/kUSy8uSLu8I/s400/SantaB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006392375070594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div>Well - Better late than never ... Right Santa?</div><div>This cute santa comes from The Greeting Farm's Xmas Sweeties set. </div><div>I did him up for my nephew's first Christmas. My sister thought it was adorable :)</div><div>I cuttlebug embossed the background with snowflakes and put some glitter here and there on the pattern to add sparkle as well as on his hat and the fur on his suit. </div><div>The green paper was from my scrap bin and came embossed... it added a nice dimension of texture.</div><div>I sewed a snowflake button onto a felt heart and glittered the edge so the heart would pop off of that red background.</div><div>Coloring is my Prismacolors.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was easy and so cute!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1s8Ma01PzI/AAAAAAAABWo/N7RKl4BVJDE/s1600-h/SantaB.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tCCkLgnUI/AAAAAAAABXA/NUppDleHwJk/s400/SantaA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006387564387650" /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2099480349811689363?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-61638239498526216182010-01-24T18:56:00.006-06:002010-01-24T20:05:49.989-06:00I have not entered any blog candy in quite some time, but I have found some really terrific blog candies while visiting some of my favorite blogs!<div>Give it a try!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>First is This super sweet candy from <a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-candy-time-again.html">A Thousand Sheets of Paper</a> - I just adore this sweet sprite!! Drawing open until January 30.</div><div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1ztBHMikVI/AAAAAAAABXw/19WNmsuAGY4/s400/candy15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430475854069272914" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Amy at <a href="http://mad4creations.blogspot.com/2010/01/few-reasons-to-celebrate-with-candy.html">Mad 4 Creations</a> is celebrating!!</div><div>Open til Midnight on Friday, Feb. 13 ... My Lucky Day!!</div><div>I can't believe how ADORABLE this owl and lamb are!! I just gotta get them!!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1z0SPaIhVI/AAAAAAAABX4/gRtGU2yAXQY/s400/Mad4Creat.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430483844912940370" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dawn at <a href="http://allpinkgirl.blogspot.com/2010/01/mega-blog-candy-on-offer.html">All Pink Girl</a> is being very generous with this FAB blog candy!</div><div>Open until January 27th.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1z4F6plQXI/AAAAAAAABYA/YbrhSrDvLqY/s400/AllPinkGirl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430488031228674418" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sharon at <a href="http://grammashouseofcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-candy-blog-candy-blog-candy.html">Gramma's House of Cards</a> is celebrating 400 followers and 150,000 hits!! WOO HOO!!! Congrats!!!! This candy is open until January 30th.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1z6PReK36I/AAAAAAAABYI/D1-uOf7e2aE/s400/150,000+blog+candy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430490390996901794" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6163823949852621618?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-21655820662464629942010-01-24T02:14:00.004-06:002010-01-24T03:00:40.436-06:00<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1wFTyKcrLI/AAAAAAAABXo/S1RtGGJfFh8/s400/CharlotteCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430221088143223986" /><br />I have not been in my craft room with any regularity for the last 4 months, so today I decided to find a challenge sketch and see what I could do. Well, I started at noon and it took me until 1am, yes there was a 3 hour break, but it took me 10 hours to create this card. It's amazing how much effort it takes when you are out of practice!!<div>Even tho it took me a while to get back in the swing of things, I am really pleased with how this lovely lady turned out!<br /><div><br /></div><div>The challenge is from <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2010/01/week-87-23rd-january-sponsored-by.html">Sketch Saturday</a> and I participated in this week's challenge #87.</div><div>The sketch that I followed looks like this:</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1wFDvP_vxI/AAAAAAAABXg/kO8btDIYlaM/s400/SS-87.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430220812483280658" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stamps: Maid Charlotte, Whiff of Joy</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ink: Tuxedo Black, Memento</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Paper: DCWV Cardstock, Misc. Scrap Heart paper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ribbon: Offray "kendra", Heart Lace</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tools: Odorless Mineral Spirits, Stumps, Prismacolor Pencils, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Floral Fantasy</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Embellishments: Crystal Stickles, Jumbo Heart Brads by Spare Parts, Pop Dots, Flatback Swarovski Crystals, Prima Flowers, Metal "Princess" Ribbon Slider, Metal Heart photo corners, black pen</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2165582066246462994?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-47115145914676843932010-01-24T00:01:00.001-06:002010-01-24T00:01:01.475-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tBxBrBdqI/AAAAAAAABW4/g1JVouPA89c/s1600-h/MistletoeB.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tBxBrBdqI/AAAAAAAABW4/g1JVouPA89c/s400/MistletoeB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006086243546786" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is the first of three cute cards that I made just after Christmas when I finally had time to get into my craft room!! I started by trying to do the 12 cards of Christmas challenge by The Greeting Farm, but all too soon, I got too busy and didn't get all of the challenge cards done :(<div><br /><div>They are all decked out in their holiday best and probably at the party of the season!</div><div><br /></div><div>The main images for this one is from the "Cake Topper"set by The Greeting Farm. The mistletoe is from Hero Arts and the Merry Christmas is from Stampendous.<div><br /></div><div>I colored these in with my prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits (Which really are NOT odorless!!)</div><div>There is glitter on his hat (which comes from the Xmas Sweeties set by TGF).</div><div>The paper is from my good friend Karyn - She sent me a Basic Grey pack called Wassail - it is sooo fantastic!!</div><div>The silver ribbon is from Offray.</div><div><br /><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1tBwz4rUCI/AAAAAAAABWw/RFqHc2nE_5Y/s400/MistletoeA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430006082542719010" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4711514591467684393?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-21136016132748242272010-01-23T11:24:00.005-06:002010-01-23T11:33:41.759-06:00I had a really busy week ... but I am Finally getting to posting my other really awesome Christmas gift ...<div>My mom-in-law is living in Australia and she had these sent to me from Europe! Isn't the internet Awesome?</div><div><br /></div><div>So ... without further delay... I got these stamps from the Whiff of Joy Medieval Collection!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx8vmdrAI/AAAAAAAABVo/gat-KLGcuTw/s1600-h/QueenCharlotte.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 236px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx8vmdrAI/AAAAAAAABVo/gat-KLGcuTw/s400/QueenCharlotte.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988695364971522" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx8Xqog4I/AAAAAAAABVg/NL29tZJny-8/s400/MaidCharlotte.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988688940008322" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx7_EoUBI/AAAAAAAABVY/SejYqL8dE90/s400/KnightCharlie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988682338160658" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1syQXuVpAI/AAAAAAAABV4/aAI3wOgvYvU/s400/WarriorCharlie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429989032552932354" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sxjXLhntI/AAAAAAAABVA/SU3rY4oDZEc/s400/Charlotte%27sHorse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988259312803538" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx7u8J6oI/AAAAAAAABVQ/TjL1hLTAcrc/s1600-h/DracoTheDragon.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 145px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx7u8J6oI/AAAAAAAABVQ/TjL1hLTAcrc/s400/DracoTheDragon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988678007646850" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sx7e6njnI/AAAAAAAABVI/j6gLLDmfLh4/s400/Charlotte%27sThrone.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988673706233458" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1syQLKPx-I/AAAAAAAABVw/7xN7YybzuZY/s400/SwordAndShield.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429989029180327906" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sxiwRzAmI/AAAAAAAABU4/WeIxL73UXBM/s400/Castle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988248870126178" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sxiufeCAI/AAAAAAAABUw/Z3U5yt6dz6M/s400/BlossomFairy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988248390600706" /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 258px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1sxiaU90VI/AAAAAAAABUo/YFZyxdq79BQ/s400/BanquetHall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429988242977837394" /></div><div><br /></div><div>These are fantastic ... and I am going up to my craft room now to play with them!! WOO HOO!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2113601613274824227?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-3934184057152956712010-01-16T00:20:00.003-06:002010-01-16T00:38:53.700-06:00Sorry I took a little break with a New Year party and well - my general laziness ... but I wanted to share the last three cards I made for Christmas and the gifts I got which I am TOTALLY Excited about!!<div>I will do a few posts to keep you coming back, but this is the first of the gifts:<br /><div><br /></div><div>I got the Manga Wallet of Copics - it has all the bright colors I love and I figured it would be a great beginning set :) This is what it looks like open and then closed - it stores so nice!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 344px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1FdeJ2wd9I/AAAAAAAABUY/rh_FV23JzUs/s400/CopicManga.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427221798581204946" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/S1FdeQ6jQNI/AAAAAAAABUg/RodJNBsCirc/s400/CopicsClosed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427221800476164306" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-393418405715295671?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-78555293837318565022009-12-25T00:01:00.000-06:002009-12-25T00:01:02.086-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysGDiKfz9I/AAAAAAAABT4/GVFKxkFyqkg/s1600-h/Pinecones.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysGDiKfz9I/AAAAAAAABT4/GVFKxkFyqkg/s400/Pinecones.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416429634623360978" /></a><br />This is the final card in my Christmas series from the Make and Takes. A simple and elegant touch of nature.<div>May you all be blessed today and the rest of the year.</div><div>Merry Christmas</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7855529383731856502?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-61886181806205516472009-12-24T00:01:00.001-06:002009-12-24T00:01:01.996-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysFZ0iLvyI/AAAAAAAABTw/GgpV-qoZ5Ow/s1600-h/OrnamentWindow.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysFZ0iLvyI/AAAAAAAABTw/GgpV-qoZ5Ow/s400/OrnamentWindow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416428918000041762" /></a><br />This simple, yet elegant card has ornaments on the inside that show through a cutout window on the front of the card.<div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6188618180620551647?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-19423060989751419722009-12-23T00:05:00.002-06:002009-12-23T00:05:00.575-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysEnsjDoPI/AAAAAAAABTo/hXK0jcT9PKo/s1600-h/Hedgehog.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysEnsjDoPI/AAAAAAAABTo/hXK0jcT9PKo/s400/Hedgehog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416428056862761202" /></a><br />This cute little critter is stopping by to wish you Merry Christmas!!<div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1942306098975141972?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-54679724853005364262009-12-22T00:02:00.001-06:002009-12-22T00:02:00.935-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysEAY3oIqI/AAAAAAAABTg/USWpZ1Ckwr4/s1600-h/EmbossedTree.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysEAY3oIqI/AAAAAAAABTg/USWpZ1Ckwr4/s400/EmbossedTree.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416427381565432482" /></a><br />This was a really simple card to do - cut the paper, add a ribbon, stamp with embossing ink and emboss!! Can't be easier and such pretty results!!!!<div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5467972485300536426?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-18382333571638952282009-12-21T12:51:00.002-06:002009-12-21T12:51:00.403-06:00Today is my birthday!! At 12:51 am, 1971 I came into this world :)<div><br /></div><div><br /><div>For my card today I am posting this adorable cat!!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysCpp8qF4I/AAAAAAAABTQ/PIAy7Xz-F88/s400/Cat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416425891501315970" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a fantastic day!!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1838233357163895228?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-46019502807533370562009-12-20T00:11:00.002-06:002009-12-20T00:11:00.296-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysBK0Abk9I/AAAAAAAABTI/jfdQLBCtxBA/s1600-h/ChurchScene.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysBK0Abk9I/AAAAAAAABTI/jfdQLBCtxBA/s400/ChurchScene.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416424262113924050" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The beauty of this card does not come through in this picture. Each of the embossed snowflakes is covered in stickles giving sparkles with every movement of the card.</div><div>the snow covered peaks of the church and houses are also covered in stickles.</div><div>It's really pretty :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4601950280753337056?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-51511925158314261492009-12-19T00:02:00.000-06:002009-12-19T00:02:00.593-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Syr_8V5ShGI/AAAAAAAABTA/E256O_90vCw/s1600-h/CandyOrnament.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Syr_8V5ShGI/AAAAAAAABTA/E256O_90vCw/s400/CandyOrnament.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416422914001110114" /></a><br />This card was made with a special "craft cup" of some sort with a line of glue around the edge. The opening was punched with circle punch to fit the base of the cup, but I am 100% sure you could recycle those cups that hold the powdered drink mixes to do the same job!! I think a line of redline tape would be good to secure the cup to the card.<div><br /></div><div>The little ornament hanger was a stamp - not sure where it came from... if you really need to know, drop me a line and I will see if I can find out for you!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5151192515831426149?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-50137821625043900902009-12-18T00:03:00.000-06:002009-12-18T00:03:00.425-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Syr94JGSW2I/AAAAAAAABS4/zt_I39_Dlrs/s1600-h/Angel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Syr94JGSW2I/AAAAAAAABS4/zt_I39_Dlrs/s400/Angel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416420642823232354" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>This angel is colored with a pale pale blue and a blender pen onthe dress and glitter along the details of the wings.</div><div>The background paper is a shimmery silver blue metallic and the snowflakes were stamped in a coordinating blue. A very cool feeling, wintry angel.</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5013782162504390090?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-53415204463995524132009-12-17T22:21:00.002-06:002009-12-17T22:21:53.245-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysDUZcWOfI/AAAAAAAABTY/EWVeBvt7faQ/s1600-h/TreatBag.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SysDUZcWOfI/AAAAAAAABTY/EWVeBvt7faQ/s400/TreatBag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416426625805203954" /></a><br />This is just too cute!!<div>Had to share!! </div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5341520446399552413?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-13282538824443893702009-12-17T21:49:00.003-06:002009-12-17T21:55:55.692-06:00For personal reasons, I have been pretty much out of the loop with my crafting since September... But I am back!! <div>This is the first of several Christmas cards that I did at two make and takes in October and November... Enjoy!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a 3-D ornament card - the ornament doesn't come off the card, but it pops out giving a really neat dimension!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Syr812v40wI/AAAAAAAABSw/ALiFw-mcuFA/s400/3D-Ornament.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416419504026080002" /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1328253882444389370?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-41797489740903293292009-10-02T18:36:00.002-05:002009-10-02T18:44:00.326-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsaQEkScolI/AAAAAAAABSo/BTjpdgAH3jw/s1600-h/SunburnedPig.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsaQEkScolI/AAAAAAAABSo/BTjpdgAH3jw/s400/SunburnedPig.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388152412330304082" /></a><br />I've done a card for the <a href="http://hogsandsketches.blogspot.com/2009/09/welcome-to-new-home-of-hogs-and.html">Hogs and Sketches Challenge - #2</a>.<div>While waiting for my new stamps to get here I have used one of the digital images.<div>I used the pig listening to the seashell because he was just too cute!!</div><div>I gave him in a little sunburn on his tummy, ears and snout. I just thought it was perfect - I always get burned at the beach and figured he would too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like him!!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4179748974090329329?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-45546785325799969652009-09-29T12:57:00.003-05:002009-09-29T13:01:13.216-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsJLFVoBsYI/AAAAAAAABSg/OAULp4GPFdk/s1600-h/SympathyPup.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsJLFVoBsYI/AAAAAAAABSg/OAULp4GPFdk/s400/SympathyPup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386950659364991362" /></a><br />I sent this card to a friend of ours who's dog recently passed away.<div>Thoughts and prayers are with you, Jean.</div><div><br /></div><div>The background is the shaving cream technique.</div><div>Colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS to blend.</div><div>I left it simple...</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4554678532579996965?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-16613324233577785832009-09-29T12:41:00.004-05:002009-09-29T12:55:36.334-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsJH6GjBDNI/AAAAAAAABSY/szByXb0cM_E/s1600-h/Cat-Floating.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SsJH6GjBDNI/AAAAAAAABSY/szByXb0cM_E/s400/Cat-Floating.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386947167804001490" /></a><br />I just HAD to join in! It's the first Hogs and Sketches Challenge for Hambo Stamps!<div>I was really happy they offered a free digi design because I have not gotten my Hambo Stamps order placed yet! I guess this is incentive to get my order placed!! :D</div><div>I used their sketch <a href="http://melissascreations.blogspot.com/2009/08/hogs-and-sketches-challenge.html">(you can find it here)</a> but I turned it on it's side.</div><div><br /></div><div>I just loved their floating cat - how cute! So I gave her a lemonade and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils and OMS for blending.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the bingo dauber splatter technique as a background pattern paper. My wavy line was created with a very fine pink lace behind it - look close or you'll miss it!</div><div>My sentiment is on my printed ribbon - Sand...Sun...Fun! </div><div>Then I needed a little flair, so I used a tie-dye flower with a glittery brad center and a few blue raindrops to finish it off!</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a lot of fun with this!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-1661332423357778583?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-79661858636989105552009-09-14T10:07:00.002-05:002009-09-14T10:11:42.673-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I'm super thrilled that I got a notice in my mail box just a few moments ago that I won the blog candy over at </span></span><a href="http://starvingartistamps.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Starving Art Stamps</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">And it's just in time too for some fun halloween cards!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is the set I'll be getting:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DoodleFactory Costume Part</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">y</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px;font-size:large;"><b><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sq5c3oQi-lI/AAAAAAAABSQ/ec1UpfyPnfI/s400/df-costumeparty-web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381340715523701330" /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><b>Now I'm off to the pharmacy to get something to make my head stop swimming.</b></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7966185863698910555?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-58940233023660125352009-09-04T12:32:00.007-05:002009-09-04T13:03:36.285-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SqFWbZA20qI/AAAAAAAABRs/gCyWJ0wj_QI/s1600-h/Vickibutton1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SqFWbZA20qI/AAAAAAAABRs/gCyWJ0wj_QI/s400/Vickibutton1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377674458628018850" /></a><br /><a href="http://saturdayspotlight.blogspot.com/">http://saturdayspotlight.blogspot.com/</a><div><br /></div><div>There is going to be a new challenge blog starting in October, and I think it is going to be fantastic!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the main reason I think they will be fantastic challenges: </div><div><br /></div><div>Quote from their new blog...</div><div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">This is my philosophy behind this challenge blog:</span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">"Be creative with NO boundaries or rules...feel free to interpret the challenges how you see them in your mind. All artwork forms are fun and welcoming as everyone has something talented to share! This challenge blog is not for me, but for YOU, for you to spotlight those talents and FIND that "hidden potential" inside yourself."</span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">And on top of all this, they are being very generous to those who spread the word. Go over to check out the fantastic prize they will be drawing for among those who help out!</span></span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">How exciting!!</span></span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Anna Banana</span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5894023302366012535?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-85966489761448260212009-09-02T17:35:00.005-05:002009-09-02T21:09:51.928-05:00<div>Kiss A Frog! He may turn out to be a prince!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sp8lHtpFI3I/AAAAAAAABRk/4JhivrATgeU/s1600-h/KissAFrog2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sp8lHtpFI3I/AAAAAAAABRk/4JhivrATgeU/s400/KissAFrog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377057294544872306" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sp8lHtpFI3I/AAAAAAAABRk/4JhivrATgeU/s1600-h/KissAFrog2.jpg"></a><br />I came across a wonderful opportunity to apply for the Whiff of Joy guest Design team!!<div>I can not tell you how much I love their stamps! </div><div>To find out more details, go <a href="http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/2009/08/whiff-of-joy-stamps-guest-designer-call.html">HERE.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first card I have created for the Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call:</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sp8dbqz29_I/AAAAAAAABRc/FZWHyNJObKk/s400/KissAFrog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377048841289136114" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the recipe I used for my card:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stamps: Melinda Blowing Kisses - Whiff of Joy, Frog - Inkadinkadoo</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Paper: Patterned - Karen Foster (Archiver's Exclusive 2008), Cardstock - DCWV</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Glitter: hand mixed green color for wings and flowers on pants, jet black on edge of black cardstock</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gold Twinklette pen - Marvy (The gold on her belt)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pencils: Prismacolor, Odorless Mineral Spirits and Stumps for blending</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Flowers: Prima and a mini-brad, Art Flower from Hero Arts Vintage Collage collection</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bling: Misc. Yellow rhinestone, Purple Swarovski rhinestones</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ribbons: Black Lace from Wal-Mart, Scrap of black organza ribbon, Orange velvet rickrack from Basic Grey "gypsy" collection, Black and White ribbon (off of a box of chocolates) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dies: Nestabilities Small Classic Circle</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Inks: White Galaxy Marker for Faux Stitching, Black Memento Ink, Grass Green Marvy Brush Marker (for frog), Yellow Glaze Pen by Sakura</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sticky Stuff: Pop Dots, Zots dimensional dots, Scotch double stick tape, Diamond Glaze (on frog)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8596648976144826021?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-86167005150937080762009-08-12T14:17:00.003-05:002009-08-12T14:18:51.958-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SoMVgLsiTKI/AAAAAAAABQg/JW8TtJdzhY8/s1600-h/TriangleBox.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SoMVgLsiTKI/AAAAAAAABQg/JW8TtJdzhY8/s400/TriangleBox.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369158823395347618" /></a><br />I made this one for some challenge or another - I just really liked the idea of this box!!<div>It matches the paper of the previous Gorjuss Girl card :)</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8616700515093708076?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-62984149659509299832009-08-12T14:13:00.003-05:002009-08-12T14:16:50.928-05:00<div>I participated in the I Break For Stamps challenge last week.</div><div>I just wanted to share my card!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 369px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SoMUqFh3BCI/AAAAAAAABQY/1m8DHyqZlFI/s400/KissMeCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369157894027019298" /></div><div>I used a Gorjuss Girl stamp. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had fun with this one because she is so cute and the flowers are so summery.</div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6298414965950929983?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-5551137913659789562009-07-30T16:37:00.003-05:002009-07-30T16:46:43.834-05:00So I needed to get some sympathy stamps because we just got word of the 6th funeral for our family/friends since May and I ran out of pre-made cards.<div><br /><div>Well, I picked up my stamps and then wandered down the clearance isle at Michael's.</div><div>I came across these two Martha Stewart paper packs:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SnISzEUo8SI/AAAAAAAABQI/cxBKAZ0MI64/s1600-h/Paper.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SnISzEUo8SI/AAAAAAAABQI/cxBKAZ0MI64/s400/Paper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364370774694621474" /></a><div><br /></div><div>So I couldn't pass up the paper pack with the lady bugs in it ... just too cute, and the other pack has a lot of neutral papers that can be for guys or girls. I wouldn't have bothered to get it, except for the price!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Look closely at that price sticker ... here it is up close:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SnISzEUo8SI/AAAAAAAABQI/cxBKAZ0MI64/s1600-h/Paper.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SnISzRwyquI/AAAAAAAABQQ/T-GIkYwHAL0/s400/Price.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364370778302360290" /></div><div><br /></div><div>... yes, you ARE reading it right - Originally $19.99, reduced to $9.99 and further reduced to $2.49!! If they would have had more, I would have gotten them!!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's my Unbelievable Purchase for the week!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-555113791365978956?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-29664867822100201782009-07-27T14:52:00.002-05:002009-07-27T15:02:36.586-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sm4HvZEeMuI/AAAAAAAABP4/OFJoJhQbZ7Y/s1600-h/Studio1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sm4HvZEeMuI/AAAAAAAABP4/OFJoJhQbZ7Y/s400/Studio1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363232717009728226" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sm4HvZEeMuI/AAAAAAAABP4/OFJoJhQbZ7Y/s1600-h/Studio1.jpg"></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sm4Hvo5x9OI/AAAAAAAABQA/xvAJ2zmcgf0/s400/Studio2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363232721259853026" /><br />Hello everybody!<div>I added a new way of displaying my cards in my studio!!</div><div>I put up hooks and I strung some clothes line across...and then I used clothespins to attach the cards ... like they are hung out to dry!</div><div>The second area is on the slopped ceiling and I am planning to add some more line on the slope to be able to display even more of my cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know what you think!!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2966486782210020178?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-28413864995857999602009-07-22T01:40:00.001-05:002009-07-22T01:40:50.890-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SmZDp_68a9I/AAAAAAAABO4/9RRjLim0VOY/s1600-h/MyImmortalEdward.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SmZDp_68a9I/AAAAAAAABO4/9RRjLim0VOY/s400/MyImmortalEdward.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361046795243514834" /></a><div>I'm So Excited!! Thanks to my dear, dear friend Karyn, who understands my addiction, I now know about the Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge on<a href="http://twilighttuesday.com/2009/07/bonus-twilight-tuesday-inspiration-challenge-collaboration-with-the-greeting-farm/"> TwilightTuesday.com</a>.</div><div>If you like Twilight, I would head over there now and check out everyone else's creations too - there are some fantastic cards out there!</div><div>The requirements for this challenge are to use the color challenge of the Twilight colors (Silver/Red/Black) along with a stamp from The Greeting Farm.</div><div>It just so happens that last week I placed my order for a few stamps from The Greeting Farm and Edward arrived in the mail yesterday.</div><div>I set out right away to do this challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>I chose a black card stock for the base and built up from there.</div><div>I took a piece of white card stock and rand it thru my cuttlebug with the Textile embossing folder. I ran my Moulin Rouge Palette ink over the raised surface to make it really pop.</div><div><br /></div><div>I grabbed a scrap of mirror-foil paper and cut and embossed that with my Oval Nestabilities die. You can see something reflecting in the highly mirrored surface on the left of Edward...oops!</div><div><br /></div><div>I took some black lace by Model Crafts (from Wal Mart) and fixed it to the top and bottom of the embossed paper.</div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped Edward (The Greeting Farm) in Black Memento Ink and colored him in with my Prismacolor pencils and blended it with OMS and stumps.</div><div>I stamped "Make Me Immortal..." by A Stamp in the Hand with the black, on white card stock, inked the edges in Moulan Rouge and added three silver brads.</div><div><br /></div><div>Behind the corner of the oval and the sentiment, I placed two black feathers.</div><div><br /></div><div>I glittered Edward with Prisma Glitter, because I love Vampires that Sparkle ... Doesn't he just Dazzle you??</div><div><br /></div><div>As a finishing touch, I got out my Pearl Ex watercolor palette and my tiniest bristle paint brush and applied his mesmerizing Vampire eyes with Super Copper. I took a little but of Supper Russet and dabbed just a hint on his lips and he was perfect!</div><div><br /></div><div>I pop dotted him on the silver oval and fixed it all to the card base!</div><div><br /></div><div>I know my friend Dawn is going to try to steal him from me! She is more obsessed than I am. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2841386499585799960?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-29539075351341544422009-07-17T19:29:00.003-05:002009-07-17T19:35:34.593-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SmEYYUCx8CI/AAAAAAAABOo/SPIysP6gL-A/s1600-h/BigBird.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SmEYYUCx8CI/AAAAAAAABOo/SPIysP6gL-A/s400/BigBird.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591837523898402" /></a><br />I was inspired by Karyn's post of her no layer craft challenge that she found on Paper Craft Planet, so I went and did my own!<div><div>I masked Big Bird and stamped a pattern "behind" him.</div><div>I rather like the effect and I think he turned out cute:)</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2953907535134154442?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-58933010361282822762009-07-09T12:26:00.004-05:002009-07-09T14:32:01.534-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlZE63FwWuI/AAAAAAAABOY/XcRC5t8cspQ/s1600-h/WormCard1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 343px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlZE63FwWuI/AAAAAAAABOY/XcRC5t8cspQ/s400/WormCard1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356544584814975714" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlZE7EtksuI/AAAAAAAABOg/bgUsPH6L4do/s400/WillyWormA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356544588471644898" /><br /><br /><div><br /></div>I got this image from Victoria at Victoria Case Designs - I can't tell you how much I love her art - it's so darned cute to me!!<div><br /></div><div>Anyhow - I got Willy a while back and then my printer went tots up, so I couldn't use ANY digital images I had. </div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I finally have a new printer, AND my creativity dial has been re-set to the ON position, so I was ready to go!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I coloured (that's for my European friends) up Willy and his pretty flowers with my Prismacolor Pencils and I cut him out.</div><div>Then I mounted him on a scrap of yellow paper (no - I am pretty sure I will never use all those scraps up). The yellow piece is on a thin pop dot on top of the splat background.</div><div><br /></div><div>I made the splat background paper using pink, blue and green bingo markers.</div><div>~You spray the tops of the inky daubers with water and slam them down on your paper and Voila! a splat of color! Wear an apron - I get overzealous and my daubers are extra juicy with all the water I spray on them so the splat shoots out extra far!~</div><div><br /></div><div>My background wasn't drying fast enough (all that water I use) so I grabbed my heat gun - still not fast enough, so I grabbed a tissue and blotted the color!! I am sure it would have been more vibrant if I would have been more patient ... but I wasn't.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then the blue card background looked too plain, so I grabbed my ruler and my paint pen and made some faux stitches. Too bad I was not feeling like measuring them all out evenly, but I like how it turned out anyway.</div><div><br /></div><div>I tied it all together with some prima flowers and rhinestones and a piece of green ribbon with Actual stitching on it. Not bad for an hour.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then for the final bit, I glittered the centers of all of the flowers.</div><div><br /></div><div>I photographed it in my basement on a piece of white paper and thought that was under-whelming, but you could see the glitter sparkle really well, and so I took it outside and tried to get artsy with it and I put it on my lilies that are growing in my front yard, but with the busy splats it's almost too much, but I thought I would share both!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5893301036128282276?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-90841632793232252852009-07-07T09:36:00.004-05:002009-07-09T12:21:14.830-05:00Well - this is the second card I made last week. <div>The theme for SBS24 to post this past Sunday was pets. I'm only 2 days late ... pretty good for me! I kept being drawn to this little pup...</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlNdq322nTI/AAAAAAAABOI/cezbW-NRzFw/s400/PetsSBS24.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355727373003562290" /></div><div>I used pinks and browns - the pink is misc. card stock. I think the brown bone paper was from Doodle Bug or Doodle Factory or something... I can't remember - there was a Doodle in it!</div><div><br /></div><div>The round brads were from a pack which had more elements than I show ... If you need to know cause you gotta have them, drop me a line and I will drag my butt upstairs and look at the packaging for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can't see it here, but the dew drops are actually a pale pink color - they look clear against the matching card stock.</div><div><br /></div><div>My favorite part of this card is the flower with the bone shaped brad on it!</div><div>The brad I got from a friend in a care package, and the flowers are prima.</div><div><br /></div><div>I colored the up with prismacolor pencils and OMS with Stumps, and again this was a difficult one to fill because I stamped it on the textured heavy duty card stock. I finished it off with ribbon from the dollar bin in brown and pink and added a touch of glitter to the bloom and leaves of the rose.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-9084163279323225285?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-75086463508830078712009-07-06T14:10:00.003-05:002009-07-06T14:12:50.953-05:00I didn't win these the last time I entered, but I sure could use these now that my craft budget has been frozen :(<div><br /></div><div>You can click <a href="http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/another-blog-candy-with-twist.html">HERE</a> to enter to win them yourself:</div><div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlJMkl1_3ZI/AAAAAAAABOA/SVRzQrMbGRU/s400/Copicciao72blg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355427098414538130" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7508646350883007871?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-8804357501120064752009-07-06T10:55:00.004-05:002009-07-06T11:14:47.745-05:00... But I DID do these two cards this past week and then ran out of time to post them until now.<div>The first is the 4th of July - I have had this cute stamp of Snoopy in a plane for ages and haven't inked him til now - I thought this would make a perfect 4th of July card!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SlIe1PUrebI/AAAAAAAABN4/A1yZaP1dI_I/s400/PatrioticSnoopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355376806892108210" /></div><div>All the stars and stripes background papers were from my scrap basket - these aren't even papers I bought - they were from a friend's house when she was cleaning to move over 5 years ago!! Wow - talk about me being a pack rat! At least it's only a large zip-top bag of papers in my basket.</div><div><br /></div><div>I colored him up with my prisma colors and OMS with stumps, which was quite a challenge, because the heavy card stock that I used apparently has a texture in it and I was having trouble getting the color to fill in the nooks and crannies! It really looks quite nice in person, tho. The front propeller was colored with a metallic silver pencil that actually shimmers like metal when you move the card.</div><div>The ribbon is from Stampin' Up - I believe it is just White Gross-grain ribbon - it came in a HUGE spool.</div><div>The flowers are prima.</div><div>In 1999, when I was hand-beading my Renaissance wedding dress, I discovered Czech-cut flatback rhinestones. I ordered a bunch in different colors and now I am using them in my card making because they have more sparkle than the plastic ones or the plain glass ones... and I may as well use them since I paid a small fortune for them!</div><div><br /></div><div>So that is my card for today!</div><div>I hope you all had a Happy 4th of July!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-880435750112006475?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-44727078633290289002009-06-26T06:00:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:25:34.124-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkEydE7s-0I/AAAAAAAABM8/2Kc3ubU9z8s/s1600-h/CatBirdBirthday.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkEydE7s-0I/AAAAAAAABM8/2Kc3ubU9z8s/s400/CatBirdBirthday.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350613307414608706" /></a><br />The cute bird and the adorable cat are just so cheerful!!<div>This is the 2nd card from the make and takes this past weekend.</div><div>There are plenty of stickles to add lots and lots of sparkle!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4472707863329028900?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-31089159128298646022009-06-25T06:00:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:25:33.393-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkEzjysx7nI/AAAAAAAABNE/s4E3G4s9KdY/s1600-h/ToadilyAwesome.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkEzjysx7nI/AAAAAAAABNE/s4E3G4s9KdY/s400/ToadilyAwesome.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350614522290892402" /></a><br />I smiled so big when I saw this sample at the Make and Takes this past weekend!<div>I really like how the blender pen worked with the colors on his tummy!</div><div>Again - stickles covering lots of the image to make it bright and sparkly!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3108915912829864602?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-9074197524358716582009-06-24T12:10:00.004-05:002009-06-24T12:37:11.289-05:00I was sitting around last night - procrastinating. I pulled all the contents of my closet into the living room to put winter clothes in storage and move summer clothes where I could reach them. So naturally, I have 5 laundry baskets of clothes that need to be dealt with and I pop onto blogger to see what's there!! I came across the <a href="http://www.abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge Blog</a> (No - that does not stand for Anna Banana Creations - it's alphabetical).<div><br /><div>Well - sitting up in my craft room was my very first attempt at coloring with Copics on my own. When Karyn was here, I borrowed her markers.</div><div>I used one of my first Tilda stamps and I think she is just the essence of summer!!</div><div>Thistles around here don't really get tall and bloom until the middle of July... and they are my favorite flower!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkJjsr5AhsI/AAAAAAAABNM/E5VlOfe1Jyo/s400/Tilda-with-Thistle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350948926616798914" /></div><div><br /></div><div>So here she is ... Tilda with a Thistle, colored with Copic markers on some "quilted" background paper from my scrap box. She is decorated with white lace from Wal-Mart, purple rick-rack ribbon from Karyn, which I am sure is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, purple dotted paper is from DoodleBug Designs, the pink is a scrap of mulberry paper, the flowers are prima with stickles centers and the wings sparkle with prisma glitter!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-907419752435871658?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-51612867682243177082009-06-23T13:06:00.002-05:002009-06-23T13:11:43.718-05:00Of course, I can't take any credit for these next few cards, but I did put them together.<div>These are from the Make and Take at Dragonflies and Dreams this past weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>This first one is a cute dragon lighting a birthday cake!</div><div>I have no idea where the image is from, but I know I have seen it before.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sample had a brown piece of card stock that I replaced with pink and the cake was originally chocolate, so I did make it a little my own.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SkEaw3oYQQI/AAAAAAAABMs/ibMi3RV6JQQ/s400/DragonBirthdayCake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350587259162214658" /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5161286768224317708?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-65715662958695184172009-06-19T06:00:00.004-05:002009-06-22T10:25:15.681-05:00When Karyn was visiting in May she brought a lot of stuff with her!  She had brought along a Rock Diva that she had already colored with her Copic markers.  The image is from<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Crafts 4 Eternity.</span></span><div>The image must have gotten lost in the shuffle, because I came across it on my desk as I was cleaning up some stuff that was piled there.</div><div><br /></div><div>She said I could just use the image ... so I did!!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SjrY_bESbNI/AAAAAAAABMk/tW227gg8cYQ/s400/RockDiva.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348826091564985554" /><br /></div><div>The card base and the border around the image are an olive green cardstock from a DCWV paper stack.  The pink striped paper was a scrap, and I am not sure who made the metallic silver skull paper, but I got it at Michael's last year.</div><div>The black flower was colored in with a marker (I think it was white) and then dipped in glue and dredged through my container of black glitter!</div><div>The star stick-on jems are from Darice and the rhinestone is just from my stash!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6571566295869518417?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-83227295741173781172009-06-18T17:23:00.004-05:002009-06-18T17:36:44.167-05:00<div>First thing's first ... I think I may have finally got some of my creativity back on!</div><div>I went to my craft room at lunch with the thought of straightening up some more stuff, and I ended up putting this card together in less than 1/2 hour!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now - on to the Mermaid!</div>I ended up buying Mermaid Anya from The Greeting Farm, and then my great friend, Karyn, brought me one when she visited in May!<div><br /></div><div>I dropped a note to the wonderful gal over at The Greeting Farm explaining what happened, and I am packing up the extra stamp and doing a swap for the Hula Anya!  WOO HOO!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I love them!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SjrBGZj-b7I/AAAAAAAABMU/fGtvkEINcwM/s400/Mermaid1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348799823141040050" /><br /></div><div>The mermaid card is sooooo cute in person - the photo does not do her justice.  I colored her in metallic pencils and her skin is the prettiest shade of pearly metallic green!  The background is made from two coordinating wallpapers from one of those wallpaper books.</div><div><br /></div><div>***Side note: I had over 100 wallpaper books about 5 years ago, thanks to my Aunt who worked for a decorating company!!  I have given away, or thrown away all but the last 4, which are very interesting books with lots of color and texture and I have decided that I am going to use them or loose them!!***</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway - back to the card ... the wallpaper that I used has a really pretty metallic sheen to it (you can see it a little in the close up) and the colors just fit with the mermaid perfectly!!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SjrBGXdtdUI/AAAAAAAABMc/jO70hS-o-rc/s400/Mermaid2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348799822577890626" /><br /></div><div>This card is swimming away to The Greeting Farm as a Thank You note for swapping out my stamp!</div><div><br /></div><div>Be proud of me - I never send my cards - I have a drawer full of little works of art that I can't part with!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8322729574117378117?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-32538413355881359132009-06-16T23:53:00.003-05:002009-06-16T23:58:42.398-05:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sjh3mtfr-oI/AAAAAAAABL8/4I8nEBR09sE/s1600-h/CupcakeCake.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sjh3mtfr-oI/AAAAAAAABL8/4I8nEBR09sE/s400/CupcakeCake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156064433699458" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sjh3myBsD-I/AAAAAAAABME/M7liia0hUT8/s400/CakeLit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156065650053090" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sjh3nGodkOI/AAAAAAAABMM/yNIEnllFmdU/s400/MeltDown.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156071181390050" /><br />Today is my friend Dawn's birthday!  We celebrated with her and her hubby on Friday and I baked a cake ... a giant Cupcake Cake!!  The "cherry" on top is an apple ornament - because she is a HUGE Twilight fan!<div>It started out really well, and survived the candles.  We set it aside to go have dinner and when we got back it was the Leaning Cupcake!</div><div>The raspberry filling I used settled to the bottom of the cake when I flipped it over and it squished over to the side!</div><div>It was really yummy none-the-less!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3253841335588135913?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-70940759671444072412009-06-10T23:52:00.002-05:002009-06-11T00:00:17.246-05:00It has been a long while since I have actually made ANYTHING in my craft room ... and sorry to disappoint again, but I have nothing to share tonight either.<div><br /></div><div>I have been spending a lot of time with Kirby and friends and family that I have just not had any inspiration to craft after visiting.</div><div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to drop you all a note and let you know that I miss you all. I miss going to my SBS 24 sisters blogs (I know I have been slacking for a while and for that I apologize!!).  I miss seeing your comments coming in on my posts and in general I just feel a little bit empty with not having created anything pretty in such a long while!</div><div><br /></div><div>I promise I will get back to it soon!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7094075967144407241?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-82812344187072079622009-05-31T12:28:00.002-05:002009-05-31T12:31:42.199-05:00I'm sorry for no posts for so long, but after Karyn's Super Fun visit, we found out Friday that Kirby's Grandpa passed away.<div>The funeral /cremation will be on Wednesday and then I am not sure what state of mind Kirby will be in on Thursday.  I'm sure I won't get to the craft room to do anything this week.</div><div>Thanks for your support and understanding in this difficult time.</div><div>Anna</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8281234418707207962?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-43446298700377053402009-05-20T10:41:00.002-05:002009-05-20T10:44:15.148-05:00Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while ... I don't think anyone even noticed... <div><br /></div><div>I have been getting ready for Karyn's  visit.  She will be here TOMORROW!!  WOO HOO!!  We have a weekend of fun planned!!<div>Maybe I'll get something crafty done then!!  I haven't done more than a wedding card (which is still in my camera) since April!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4344629870037705340?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-4140957496881322442009-05-07T17:04:00.006-05:002009-05-21T15:25:47.837-05:00Last weekend I attended the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo in Waukesha, WI (Near Mlwaukee).  <div>It was at a new location this year with vendors in three rooms - this is the biggest the expo has ever been. It was a lot of the same people I have seen before, but there were some new ones that made the raised admission totally worth it!</div><div><br /></div><div>This year there was a new company to me called <a href="http://www.bugawumps.com/">Bugawumps</a> out of Northbrook, IL.  Hey - That's pretty close to me - I need to see if they have a local retail location!!  Anyhow, the cranky bird, the flip flops and the Rum stamp were all from them - pretty reasonable and they had a lot of really cute stuff that I had not seen before. (Images blurred to protect their copyright (and my butt)).</div><div><br /></div><div>I got 6 sheets of cling foam for $3.50 a sheet!!  That was the best deal at the show (Found at <a href="http://www.stampingsensations.com/">Stamping Sensations</a>) and I was in need of some!</div><div><br /></div><div>There was a fantastic place called<a href="http://www.scrap-a-holic.net/"> Scrap-A-Holic</a> that sold Magnolias!! (See her <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.magnolia-a-holic.blogspot.com">blog</a> for info on the stamps). Two tables full of them in baskets and boxes!!  It was SoOOOOooooo Hard to choose!  They were running a show special - buy 4 get 1 free, so I got 4 magnolias and the little bench for my sitting Magnolia with a Crown to sit on for free!!  WOO HOO! Nothing beats Free!</div><div><br /></div><div>Then there was the spot I stopped at first - it was <a href="http://www.eyelets-etc.com/Blooms.htm">Eye-Lets Etc.</a> and they only took cash unless you spent a certain dollar amount (I only had $10 cash, so it was really good that I went there first).  They had the fantastic tie-dye flowers!</div><div>I just HAD to have them and now I wanna hoard them and not use them, but I promise I won't!</div><div>Maybe I'll use them with the Magnolias!</div><div><br /></div><div>My last stop of the day was <a href="http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/">Whippersnapper</a>. They always have tubs and tubs of unmounted rubber stamps to wade through. They used to put them in a plastic kiddy pool, but there wasn't enough room in the pool for all the stamps the last few years!  No joke, there were at LEAST 16 tubs of unmounted stamps. Nothing in any order, but it's so much fun to dig through!!</div><div>I smelled like rubber when I left from being elbow deep in bins for two hours!</div><div>I only chose 24 stamps this time around, but at $1 each it's such a deal!!  No matter what size just $1 !!!  WOO HOO!!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/ShW4pYNKYtI/AAAAAAAABLc/YELNpI8lf24/s400/ExpoGoodies.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338375954329395922" /><br /><div><br /></div><div>So all in all I spent about $90, had a good day and found some new vendors!</div><div>I'd call that a SUCCESS!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-414095749688132244?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-78398968437968419562009-05-04T11:11:00.002-05:002009-05-04T11:37:47.212-05:00Karyn - I am trying to do something nice for you ... stop reading so it can be a surprise!!!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Stop Reading ... I mean it...I'm not Monkeying around!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 168px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sf8ZvS9gIuI/AAAAAAAABKk/g_CIO-r5r8s/s400/Monkey.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332008784164299490" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ok - everyone else...<a href="http://www.afrogladycreation.com/"> Karyn </a>is coming to visit me at the end of the month and she LOVES funky socks.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am trying to win this pair of really adorable hand knitted cotton socks for her at <a href="http://thepost-itplace.com/?p=2495">The Post It Place</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Shhhh ... Don't tell her, but if I win I'll get the socks for her since I know she wants them so badly!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7839896843796841956?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-44288421993967095122009-05-01T00:59:00.003-05:002009-05-01T01:10:28.343-05:00I Can't Believe it - I'm on a Good Luck Streak!!<div><a href="http://sherrimalone.blogspot.com/2009/04/candy-winner-from-fcd-blog-hop.html">I WON AGAIN!!</a></div><div>I participated in the <a href="http://www.pamelasgallery.com/2009/fcd-presents-atypical-artwork-blog-hop">Firecracker Designs Blog Hop</a> ... now I am excitedly waiting to see what my stamp set is!  As soon as I know I will post again :)</div><div>Thank you Pamela for your generosity.</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4428842199396709512?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-35821987835833482492009-04-30T17:21:00.004-05:002009-04-30T17:43:44.697-05:00On April 1, I entered the Sneak Preview contest for the <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=360_361_786&amp;products_id=8802">Cookie Crumbs Ladybug Friends</a> on the <a href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/ats/">All That Scraps Blog</a> and WON!!  WOO HOO!!  Thank you again, Amy R!<div><br /></div><div>Well, my husband is a FreeMason, AND a Shriner... and he has just joined the Scarabs - which is the guys you see in the little miniature VW Beetle cars in parades!</div><div><br /></div><div>Tom and Carol' hosted a Shriner Picnic at their house this past weekend to socialize and for the men to discuss Shriner business before the upcoming parade season. So I found out that because I am the wife of a Scarab, I am a "Lady Bug"  How cute is that??!!</div><div>And how absolutely perfect that I won the Ladybug stamp set!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, everyone there made us feel welcome and right at home, so the least I could do is send them a card right off the bat ... and here it is!</div><div><br /></div><div> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SfooEZ5kM6I/AAAAAAAABKc/uazwgflEJzg/s400/WhenFriendsMeet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330617165083325346" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Below the picture stamped in black on the red card stock it says "when friends meet, hearts warm".</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3582198783583348249?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-56075000432229694992009-04-29T01:50:00.000-05:002009-04-29T01:50:00.780-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Se1tvf0D3hI/AAAAAAAABKE/BlJBBn3IzLc/s1600-h/WingsFront.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Se1tvf0D3hI/AAAAAAAABKE/BlJBBn3IzLc/s400/WingsFront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327034597010300434" /></a><br />Well, I didn't have nay jumbo brads or eyelets - never saw the need for them, but I wanted to give the Belli Challenge a go today so I used the biggest eyelets I had.<div><br /></div><div>The angel stamp is from the Gingersnaps line, the text is from Studio g, the eyelets came with my crop-a-dile, the paper is all from my scrap basket, the inks are all from Palette I used prismacolor pencils to color it and I used prisma glitter on the wings.  The paper flower is wedding Confetti from Brides and the pink gem is from the dollar bin at Joanne Fabrics with a flower brad poked through it's center.<br /><div><br /><div>I really like the way the weaved paper looks going through the eyelets!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Se1tvjATeaI/AAAAAAAABKM/WWI3LlUCnXs/s400/WingsSide.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327034597866961314" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5607500043222969499?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-7007720559342555212009-04-26T00:03:00.003-05:002009-04-26T00:03:00.986-05:00Well - I recently created two birthday cards for my parents - a March and an April Birthday.<div><br /></div><div>Dad's card could truly be used as a general birthday card- the colors are pretty neutral and the embellishments aren't over the top.<br /><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SeyudLykz0I/AAAAAAAABJ8/kcChO0GIYjw/s400/FoxBirthday.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326824275676811074" /><br /><div>Mom's card is a little more pastel in colors, making it pretty "girly", but I think the image of the party mouse could translate to anyone.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SeyuczuZQ2I/AAAAAAAABJ0/1qQftApP8q4/s400/CupcakeMouse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326824269216826210" /></div><div>I'm pretty proud of this one.  I used lace, velvet ribbon, glitter (on the pink confetti flowers) AND rhinestones, two styles of flowers and two patterned papers - quite a lot there, but it doesn't give the impression of too much going on!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-700772055934255521?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-68540776884686520682009-04-22T00:21:00.002-05:002009-04-22T00:33:42.179-05:00WOO HOO!!  This is AWESOME!!<div>Check out the fantastic Blog Candy over at <a href="http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/blogoversary-candy.html">Passion For Crafts</a>.</div><div>Debbie is celebrating her blogoversary and her hits are amazing!!</div><div>This is a pic of what she has to offer:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327113260306679810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 512px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sWA5qtFiCag/Se21STbaSAI/AAAAAAAABOQ/u0vW2TMl6Go/s640/1.JPG" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then Bev is offering some Blogoversary candy over at <a href="http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/some-blogoversary-candy.html">All the things I Love.</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Her candy looks like this:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img title="blogoversary-candy" style="border: 0px none ; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="blogoversary-candy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7OLD8EynZ24/SeYevN9WprI/AAAAAAAACn0/ZbE307vHLb8/blogoversary-candy_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" border="0" height="544" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jeanette is celebrating at <a href="http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com/">Happy Thoughts and Inkspots</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">with this generous offering:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326760142137257458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nkoKF-9NwAo/Sex0IHvM7fI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/CKWjYvgoLI0/s400/Whiff+Of+Joy+-+Page+063.jpg" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anna Banana<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6854077688468652068?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-41516874289835222602009-04-22T00:03:00.000-05:002009-04-22T00:03:00.226-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Se3gHS3hUiI/AAAAAAAABKU/nSl2CcHEnOc/s1600-h/FroggyPin.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 379px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Se3gHS3hUiI/AAAAAAAABKU/nSl2CcHEnOc/s400/FroggyPin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327160350177579554" /></a><br />With spring in the air (some days) I was feeling a little green - the grass is green, the buds on the trees are green, the daffodils poking through the earth are green ... you get the picture!<div>When I photographed the pin, a few days ago, it was sunny and warm - today it is overcast and raining :(<br /><div><br /></div><div>Well - I made this sparkly froggy pin from chipboard!  The green flower was pre-glittered.</div><div>I painted the kraft chipboard circle with white pearl paint - and then stamped the frog.  I colored him in with prismacolor pencils and then over colored him with spica glitter pens.  I put stickles around the edges of the frog for more sparkle.  I took a metal ladybug charm I had in gold, and used my alcohol inks to color it red and then heat set the color on it.  Then I krazy-glued the lady bug on the flower and added a pin back ... Voila!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4151687428983522260?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-71729674094557149782009-04-20T11:58:00.003-05:002009-04-20T12:09:34.891-05:00So I have been collecting these little drink mix cups for over a year now - maybe 2!  We drink a LOT of generic crystal light in my house.<div>I have a few more really cute ideas for them which I will be sharing along the way, but for the recycle challenge, I cleaned out the little cups being careful to remove all the foil that stuck to the rim when I opened the drink mix.  Then I filled them with candy and stamps and embellishments - Oh My!</div><div>After I filled them up, I stamped some really cute images, colored and cut them out and decorated circles cut from my 2" round punch - which fits on the top of the cup perfectly.  Then I glued the decorated circle on top of the cup with craft glue.</div><div>How cute are these?!?!?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Seyqo2H6ZmI/AAAAAAAABJk/P7BY-BFEdnA/s1600-h/DrinkMixCups.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Seyqo2H6ZmI/AAAAAAAABJk/P7BY-BFEdnA/s400/DrinkMixCups.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326820077972645474" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Seyqo3dHbiI/AAAAAAAABJs/AUZLbtx_1U8/s400/DrinkMixCupsBottom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326820078330015266" /><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-7172967409455714978?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-83782088334808203302009-04-15T00:58:00.000-05:002009-04-15T00:58:00.816-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SeDbW4ra7hI/AAAAAAAABJU/fSaojUrGOGo/s1600-h/AnnaBdayChick1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SeDbW4ra7hI/AAAAAAAABJU/fSaojUrGOGo/s400/AnnaBdayChick1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323495945770036754" /></a><br />Here is the dry embossing card I made for this week's Belli Challenge!<div>I used my cuttlebug and embossed the musical notes.  I couldn't capture the sparkle on this one cause it's pretty delicate but I glittered a full bar of music in the middle of the card.</div><div>It wasn't quite complete with just the pretty flowers at the bottom corner so I added this Birthday Chick I colored when my friend Karyn visited me in Spring - at least a year ago now I think!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well - I don't know what the music is, but I am pretending it's happy birthday :)<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SeDbW71RPxI/AAAAAAAABJc/ehcSHTIRY2M/s400/AnnaBdayChick2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323495946616651538" /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8378208833480820330?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-31045831819454872962009-04-08T06:00:00.001-05:002009-04-09T12:49:16.871-05:00Happy Wednesday!<div>Today's <a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Belli Challenge</a> was to use Cellophane bags.<br />Well - I didn't actually have any of these lying around my craft room  -never saw the need for them, so this was a real challenge for me!!  <div>Chris gave me some while I was at her house so I could play along this week  - seeing how it is my first week as a Design Team Member!!  WOO HOO!</div><div><br /><div>I'm actually not too happy with the level of detail on it, but I'm sending it to my sister for my Nephew for Easter, so it will be appreciated, I'm sure :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I just couldn't get the hang of the long low card for some reason.</div><div>Well, here it is, in any case...I coordinated it with the gift and I had to write the sentiment because I don't have a stamp that fit!  The card on the back bag has the little frog from TAC stamped in green palette ink with the words ribbit in green as well on the green floral paper from my scrap basket.  I used the Brides paper flower confetti on both of these and some green stickles on the front one.</div><div><br /></div><div>The front bag contains two onesies and the back bag has 3 matching burp cloths in it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sdy3zZ6u_0I/AAAAAAAABI0/KveJUBLCrRQ/s400/BelliChallenge+CelloBags.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322330953403531074" /><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3104583181945487296?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-66005659791862787432009-04-02T01:06:00.004-05:002009-04-02T01:51:10.433-05:00Heidi over at <a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says</a> chose Yellow and Green as the colors for their first challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdRdWdJW87I/AAAAAAAABHc/HDeGEAQwngw/s1600-h/SimonSays1a.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdRdWdJW87I/AAAAAAAABHc/HDeGEAQwngw/s1600-h/SimonSays1a.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdRdWdJW87I/AAAAAAAABHc/HDeGEAQwngw/s400/SimonSays1a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319979700193784754" /></a><div><div>Here is a side view showing the dimension.</div><div>   <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdRdWhRFBbI/AAAAAAAABHk/M_g4_MoQQCA/s400/SimonSays1b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319979701299905970" /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>I used a bunch of scraps from my scrap basket so there probably aren't any designer papers in this bunch.  I did use my my swirl embossing folder and then sanded the paper and took a yellow palette ink in yellow and ran it across the white areas that were created by the sanding.</div><div>I used my nesties circles to create the cut outs around the cute little studio G lamb I got at Michael's for $1 !!!</div><div>I used liquid applique on the lamb and used my heat gun to puff it up to make the little guy look wooly :)  I also used my prismacolor pencils and some OMS and stumps to blend the color on the lamb.</div><div><br /></div><div>The silk flowers are from the flower department, the rhinestones from the bead isle and the paper confetti flowers are by Brides in the wedding section all at Michael's.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think that covers it!</div><div>I really enjoyed this challenge.</div><div>Thanks!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6600565979186278743?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-33304975295205443792009-04-01T14:58:00.004-05:002009-04-01T15:07:58.202-05:00WOW!!!  HOW WONDERFUL!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdPIbkQpgVI/AAAAAAAABHM/W6UmpauUBeA/s1600-h/BirthdayBook1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdPIbkQpgVI/AAAAAAAABHM/W6UmpauUBeA/s400/BirthdayBook1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319815960770216274" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Here is a close-up of one of the pages inside.  The border around each month is different to coordinate with that month!!<br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdPIbiu9RWI/AAAAAAAABHU/FZEUl13aUQ0/s400/BirthdayBook2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319815960360469858" /><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I got a package from Malta!!  Yep - that's the tiny island below Sicily, Italy.<br /></div><div>Lorraine sent me this beautiful book with the cutest little birthday mouse on it!!  It was part of the Art Share that I discovered on her blog.</div><div>It is a book to record and keep track of birthdays!!</div><div>She also sent me some really adorable stamps that I have not seen before - I especially love the fairy sleeping on the mushroom, and a package of delightful brown blossoms to help me decorate some of my new creations!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank so very much Lorraine!!  <a href="http://loraquilina.blogspot.com/">Check out her other wonderful creations here!!</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3330497529520544379?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-90580357085065924782009-03-30T11:49:00.003-05:002009-03-30T12:04:30.878-05:00<div>On Thursday night, March 26th, I was driving home from meeting a friend, and I opened my window while going 55 on a 4 lane highway and snapped this shot of a beautiful sunset!</div><div>You can see in h picture that there is a frozen strip of water, which was a drainage ditch, so it was still cold, but the grass was starting to look a little more yellow than brown and the trees all had buds starting on them.</div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4TA5c4fI/AAAAAAAABGk/HFHl5v4kk4w/s400/Sunset3-26-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319024165466726898" /><div><br /></div><div>Then Saturday night, March 28th, a storm system rolled through and lasted until Sunday Afternoon.</div><div>We were in Madison visiting family, and thankfully we stayed the night because the roads were terrible!!</div><div>From a beautiful sunset to this white stuff that is only welcome from Thanksgiving until New years Day in my book!!</div><div><br /></div><div>It stuck to the trees - it was really wet and heavy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4Tzas4qI/AAAAAAAABG8/OX4vMHUpVAU/s1600-h/SnowC3-29-09.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4Tzas4qI/AAAAAAAABG8/OX4vMHUpVAU/s400/SnowC3-29-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319024179027960482" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>What a pretty scene in my back yard - if it were DECEMBER!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4T8M5eDI/AAAAAAAABG0/5hBKr1pw7fE/s1600-h/SnowB3-29-09.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 181px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4T8M5eDI/AAAAAAAABG0/5hBKr1pw7fE/s400/SnowB3-29-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319024181385984050" /></a></div><div>Yep - that pine tree just needs some lights and an angel on top!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4ThXuVtI/AAAAAAAABGs/AgxWfw7W1Uc/s1600-h/SnowA3-29-09.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4ThXuVtI/AAAAAAAABGs/AgxWfw7W1Uc/s400/SnowA3-29-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319024174183634642" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It snowed so much that we were not able to get up our driveway. Thankfully our neighbor, Bill (at the far right of the picture). let us park in his cleared driveway and then came over with his snow blower and helped Kirby dig out!!  After the men did the heavy clearing they went to three other neighbor's driveways and cleared them out.  I followed up with a shovel clearing the small stuff so if the temps dropped it wouldn't freeze into patches of ice.  It was just too heavy to lift and I didn't want to injure my back.<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SdD4UObK5gI/AAAAAAAABHE/dLVbkf49LJA/s400/SnowD3-29-09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319024186277684738" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I thought March was supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb ... Somebody needs to tell Mother Nature that she is all mixed up and to get it right!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-9058035708506592478?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-7956633758907833842009-03-27T13:07:00.006-05:002009-03-27T13:37:30.681-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sc0W-nvhYWI/AAAAAAAABGU/9GLA_PSMYHw/s1600-h/BearCardFront.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sc0W-nvhYWI/AAAAAAAABGU/9GLA_PSMYHw/s400/BearCardFront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317932000070426978" /></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I made a really great card (IMO) and I won't change this one!!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I had a blast with this!  There was no plan, no sketch and I wasn't even sure what I was going to do when I sat down!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I had colored the little bear earlier in the day using my prismacolor pencils and OMS with stumps.  The little guy is from Newton's Law - www.rorytyger.com which I got in a European craft magazine from Barnes and Noble.  I got some Twinkling H2O's last weekend so I decided to give them a try - I colored the heart with them - no other colors just the Twinklings and it's really shimmery.  The sun wasn't out when I took the photo so I couldn't capture it right.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyhow, I was at Michael's again last night to get the white flower confetti from Brides and in that isle I found these awesome pearl and gold brads!  They look really antique to me :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I also found a set of stick pins from Making Memories called "Chloe's Closet" and the green flower just fit perfectly with this image.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I used a bit of mulberry paper and a scrap of white lace on the side of the image.  At the bottom, I placed some heart lace from Hobby Lobby that I ran a Raspberry Versacolor pigment pad over so you could see the hearts.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I used a pink chalk ink at the top of the card and around the image I used Palette chartreuse and then put my Heidi Swapp distresser to it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Bear was punched out with a Marvy 3" circle punch and I layered that on patterned paper cut and embossed with the scalloped circle nesties die.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The silk flowers are from the floral department at Michael's and the teeny rhinestones are from there too.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To keep the lace from moving, I used Elmers spray glue (which, due to user error, created a horrible, sticky mess), but the lace is not going ANYWHERE and the white lace was so saturated, I was able to form it before it dried so the little ripples feel starched and aren't going to get smashed flat!!<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I think I finally got the hang of stepping up these cards!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is a detailed view from the side so you can see the dimension :)<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sc0W-2oTX2I/AAAAAAAABGc/SRupb_nWtIM/s400/BearCardSide.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317932004066680674" /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anna Banana</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-795663375890783384?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-88031205520340150052009-03-27T12:14:00.000-05:002009-03-28T15:23:04.524-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(This will remain at the top of my blog until I get 5 winners)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">ART SHARE / BLOG CANDY</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I found this idea on Lorraine's blog while blog hopping.  I think it is a fantastic way to share our art!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice! For you. Could be a card I really am pleased with, an altered object or something else all together! My choice!  This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:<br /><br />1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!<br />2. What I create will be made with you in mind so you won't get something I already made unless I think it suits you to a T.<br />3. It'll be done sometime this year (I will want to get it done in the next month or so).<br />4. You have no clue what it's going to be.<br />5. The catch? Oh, the catch is you must offer this blog candy on your blog! </span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Re-post this on your blog, offer something you make - your choice - to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog (then come here and post).</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Add my name to the #1 slot on your card- I am your first participant.  When you create your give away, you will become the first participant on the new list for the people who participate with you.  <br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment here telling me they did (I will go to your blog to check that you have this posted) win a handmade gift by me. Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!<br />SO ...................who will be the first 5 people????</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1. </span><a href="http://loraquilina.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lorraine A</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2. <a href="http://afrogladycreation.blogspot.com/">Karyn</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3. <a href="http://createwithstevie.blogspot.com/">Stevie</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4. <a href="http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com/">Chris</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5. <a href="http://alittleofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/">Tamerie</a> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;">I have got my 5 players and my Art Share is now closed.  I have started on some of the items I am making for each of you and I am THRILLED about it!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;">Anna Banana</span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8803120552034015005?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-80529718264607512362009-03-27T09:30:00.000-05:002009-03-27T09:32:45.729-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12px; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; ">There is a great giveaway up at The Post-It Place!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; ">Visit and enter to win<span style="color:black;"><span style="color: black; ">: </span></span> <span style="color:black;"><span style="color: black; ">11X14 Custom Folk Art Painting of your dog</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: black; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; ">To enter click here:<span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy; "> <a href="http://thepost-itplace.com/?p=1940#comment-12645">Blog Candy Details</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; "></span></span></span></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; "><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; "><img style="-webkit-user-select: none" src="http://thepost-itplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/boxer.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></span></b></p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8052971826460751236?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-20220788784573442092009-03-23T16:03:00.005-05:002009-03-23T16:27:41.272-05:00I had been staring at this card since I created it for a DT call that I missed.  It was sitting on my table and every time I went to make something I had to move it.  So I got to thinking - why have i not put this away yet? Is there something wrong with the original card? No - nothing's wrong with it, but I thought "what if I changed it up - could I make it better/prettier/more interesting?"  The answer is YES!<div><br /></div><div>Here is the first card:</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Scf-MGrkwcI/AAAAAAAABEs/_JOrxaSroZg/s400/BlowKissesA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316497369039421890" /></div><div>It's pretty. clean and simple...layered papers, punches, flower, glitter...the whole shebang ... but there is no Ahhhhh factor ... I want the Ahhhh!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Here is what I did after looking at it for 2 weeks:</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Scf-MHzCKGI/AAAAAAAABEk/tliIvvCtui4/s400/AngelCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316497369339144290" /><br /></div><div>First thing I did was pop off that red flower.  It fit with the paper and the hearts, but it just wasn't quite right.</div><div>Then I added more depth of color to her hair giving her shading and highlights to create some interest.</div><div>I inked the edge of the pink card base and also the edge of the punched border..it makes it stand out more against the striped paper.</div><div>I took some blue ink and distressed the pink chipboard piece so you can see the de-bossed text on it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I added a blue flower that had a white center and I took some chalk and made it match the color of the base cardstock to tie it in better.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then blended the colors better with my OMS and stumps on the angel's clothes so they looked really smooth and finished.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then as a final step, I chalked the cardstock that the angel is stamped on with a brighter pink to make it pop off the cardstock background and I hand doodled in black around the edges to frame her better.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think overall I am happier now that I spent a little more time on the card.  Now I have the Ahhhh!!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a close up of the coloring and doodle detail:</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Scf-LA4XjvI/AAAAAAAABEc/oDrQcHHEJAo/s400/AngelClose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316497350302600946" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-2022078878457344209?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-91786014162808237032009-03-23T14:17:00.002-05:002009-03-23T14:20:54.180-05:00<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311482252291239522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 219px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CHYUtx0sNxs/SbYs946cbmI/AAAAAAAAByU/woPKMxEvz4E/s400/Copicciao72blg.jpg" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">72 Copic Markers!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">That's right...I said 72 copic Markers!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">I really really really want this since I have not yet gotten a single marker and I LOVE to color!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">Charmed Cards &amp; Crafts have teamed up with Graphics Direct Ltd to bring you this fantastic prize.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">For more details on how you can enter to win, click <a href="http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-candy-with-twist.html">HERE!</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 18px;">Good Luck!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 18px;">Anna Banana</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-9178601416280823703?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-89942554034402682432009-03-20T14:45:00.009-05:002009-03-20T15:45:41.632-05:00Happy Friday Everyone!!<div><br />Inky Impressions is coming out with what promises to be a FANTASTIC line of stamps from the previews that we have been shown so far!!<div><br /></div><div>They are having an extension on their 1st EVER Design Team Call!</div><div>Go to the <a href="http://www.inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/">Inky Impressions Blog</a> and check out the details!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I created the following two cards for my Design Team Application:</div><div><br /></div><div>Angel On The Moon - Image By Victoria Case</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/ScP_6_j41vI/AAAAAAAABDk/fi9xxPtjLos/s400/AngelOnTheMoon1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315373374186772210" /><br /></div><div>I had a lot of fun creating this card!  I took the colors from the image and then matched my elements to it - kind of backwards, but it worked for me this time!</div><div>The patterned paper was from a Paper Stack and it has no info on the back.</div><div>I used Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits to color it in, blending the colors to get shadows and depth.  I only had pastel blue flowers, so I chalked them with a teal color to match the angel's dress. It's a much closer match in real life.  I also chalked some white lace with pink and yellow to tie it in with the warm colors.  There is a piece of mulberry paper that you can see peeking out at the edges to give it that soft, ephemeral quality.</div><div>To finish it off, I added pastel purple glitter to the wings and on the moon I added some Yasutomo shimmery paint in gold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a close up of the image.  I don't know it it will come over on the blog, but on my screen where it is giant, you can see the delicate shimmer.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/ScP_7JJP9sI/AAAAAAAABDs/g2oeRjfvy9g/s400/AngelOnTheMoon2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315373376759396034" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Party Dragon image by Lelo</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/ScP_7LWSESI/AAAAAAAABD0/dzeeu1C5X38/s400/Dragon1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315373377350930722" /></div><div>On this card I did a simple, more clean look to really focus the eye on the colored image.</div><div>All the paper is card stock from Archivers.  I ran the green through my cuttlebug with the Tiny Mosaic embossing Folder.</div><div>Again, I used my Prismacolor pencils and OMS.</div><div>The flower accents are "Brides" confetti from Michael's and the ribbon was a Christmas ribbon from Hobby Lobby.</div><div>I finished off the wings, tail and ears of the dragon with a pastel green glitter</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a close up of the coloring detail.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/ScP_7aWC5GI/AAAAAAAABD8/jFfmWjSpTeA/s400/Dragon2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315373381376468066" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I just love how these cards came out - they are very different in their style, but each makes me happy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for considering me for your design team.</div><div>I have been stamping for over 10 years, but only really seriously for the last 4 years or so.</div><div>I have only just decided to apply to be on design teams, and I am eager to be part of yours!</div><div>I have an account at both Papercraft Planet and Splitcoast Stampers, but I have not posted on either yet.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If a larger image is needed, please let me know and I can send it in e-mail.</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8994255403440268243?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-44830365938154083452009-03-14T16:37:00.002-05:002009-03-14T16:44:26.092-05:00Well - I believe I just started getting spammed.  <div><br /></div><div>It's weird- same message from "different" people, but it always links back to the same blog.</div><div><br /><div>I'm going to put the word verification back on for a while until I think the problem fixes itself.</div><div>Please bear with me.  Sorry to have to use this.</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-4483036593815408345?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-54351429529241261642009-03-11T17:00:00.004-05:002009-03-23T14:04:35.318-05:00Well - this has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with stamping or crafts :)<div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbg1rtYquoI/AAAAAAAABCs/D45ZrR1LBAk/s320/BlueHair1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312054785517206146" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbg1r6ttv5I/AAAAAAAABC0/pWRaiOCoqU4/s1600-h/BlueHair2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbg1r6ttv5I/AAAAAAAABC0/pWRaiOCoqU4/s320/BlueHair2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312054789095145362" /></a><br /><br />I'm officially a blue haired old lady!<br /><div>Well - not THAT old, and not THAT blue!!</div><div>I was playing around with some blue hairspray that I have had for 2-3 years now!!</div><div>I'm going Roller Skating tonight and I thought it would be fun to color my hair :)</div><div>It'll wash out in the shower (or so the can says)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5435142952924126164?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-62939261582987077652009-03-10T23:04:00.006-05:002009-03-10T23:17:13.571-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></span></span></div><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Original Card</span><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbc5uVMoYdI/AAAAAAAABBo/fStqEvp2OLY/s1600-h/BrownBunnyCard.jpg"></a></span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbc643uHP3I/AAAAAAAABBw/nyKpao3G1Pk/s320/BrownBunnyCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311779034211237746" /><br /></div></span><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Revisited Card</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sbc5Q4Vjv_I/AAAAAAAABBg/8Rox3aHNlTo/s320/BunnyCard2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311777247670288370" /><br /></div>Well - while I really liked the way my challenge card turned out from last week. it kept calling to me because it didn't quite feel finished. I let it sit and thought about it and finally figured it out .. I added teensy-weensy rhinestones (from Michael's in the Jewelry department) to the flower centers that border the bunny image. </div><div>The rhinestones give the card the look that it is finished. I now think it's perfect.  </div><div>Now I think I can move on to create more "designer" quality cards!!<div><br /></div><div>The photo isn't the greatest, but it has been overcast in Wisconsin for so long I am not getting ANY good light for my photos.</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div>P.S.  I promise my next post will be a brand new card :)</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6293926158298707765?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-54363255123110479082009-03-08T01:26:00.003-06:002009-03-08T03:22:18.457-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SbOALpwp6JI/AAAAAAAABBY/p9s2a8Wb6XI/s1600-h/candy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SbOALpwp6JI/AAAAAAAABBY/p9s2a8Wb6XI/s320/candy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310729323276789906" /></a><br />There is some fantastic Blog Candy going on right now!<div>Keep checking my Blog Candy Dish for new entries!!</div><div>Help these bloggers celebrate their occasions!!!</div><div>Visit the following blogs:</div><div><a href="http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/2009/03/birthday-month-blog-candy.html">A Load of Blogocks</a></div><div><a href="http://kath-allthatglitter.blogspot.com/2009/02/happy-birthday-blog-and-candy-too.html">Kath's Blog</a></div><div><a href="http://scotspanda.blogspot.com/2009/02/blogoversary-candy.html">Scotspanda</a></div><div><a href="http://zoescardcreations.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-birthday-candy.html">Zoe's Blog</a></div><div><a href="http://craftinghaven.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-blogaversary.html">Crafting Haven</a></div><div><a href="http://karinhoeve.blogspot.com/2009/03/heading-towards-2500-hits-candy-time.html">Scrap Everything</a></div><div><a href="http://islandhoppingfoustcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/unity-giveaway-i-hit-my-100th-post.html">My Crafty Stuff</a></div><div><a href="http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/2009/03/whoo-hoo-100000-hit-blog-candy.html">Paper in the Works</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-5436325512311047908?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-91306399100087458612009-03-06T01:06:00.003-06:002009-03-06T01:29:41.756-06:00<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SbDNnIxJBhI/AAAAAAAABBA/ShcCtEYmLBk/s320/BrownBunnyCard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309970032922002962" /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What is the Belli Challenge you ask?</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Belli's = Embellishments. Each week, The ladies at </span></span><a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Creative Belli Blog</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, we can tend to forget about the other things we have and they quickly become clutter!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This week's challenge was a tough one for me - Use a color you don't like!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Well, I really don't like to use brown.  </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here are close-up details of the card.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: normal; "></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 20px;">In this shot, I was hoping you could see the Twinkelette pens sparkle on the eggs. Well, that didn't come out as well as I had hoped, but you can really see the fun flock on the bunny's tail!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: normal; "><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SbDNnEiaqVI/AAAAAAAABBI/isXhiYKxDXo/s320/BunnyClose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309970031786502482" /> </span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>In this shot you can see the shimmer really good on the flowers.  These are the flowers I mentioned in my last post.  You can also see the ribbon that I colored with my Palette ink, the pin I used with the seed beads and the little flower brads that I just HAD to add!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: normal; "> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SbDNnUSNLbI/AAAAAAAABBQ/4NPKA9KYCzA/s320/EmbellishmentsClose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309970036013477298" /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-9130639910008745861?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-84992426526846010322009-03-04T20:14:00.003-06:002009-03-04T20:29:08.594-06:00I was at Michael's the other day looking for some flower blossoms to use as an embellishment on a card I was making.  I wandered over to the Bridal section because they didn't have the flower I was looking for.<div>I came across this new "confetti" that they are selling for brides to use on the tables or in invitations, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>They come in these really cool clear cans with a metal paint-can style lid.<br />I got the 5 colors below and they also come in white and a champagne beige.  Each container costs about $5 and with a coupon they would be a steal!!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa82Iv7bJxI/AAAAAAAABAo/KFmvTKk8Bgc/s1600-h/FlowerConfetti1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa82Iv7bJxI/AAAAAAAABAo/KFmvTKk8Bgc/s320/FlowerConfetti1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309522009625667346" /></a><div>I have not counted these out yet, but there are well more than 200 pieces in each can!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa82I-0JHHI/AAAAAAAABAw/Or6fTENVTtU/s320/FlowerConfetti2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309522013621656690" /><div>Here is a close-up of the flowers.  They all have an iridescent sheen to them which looks like a pearl or sparkle in real life.  Each one is also embossed!  All you need is a brad, gem or pearl to finish off the center if you really wanna get fancy!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa82JNoeE1I/AAAAAAAABA4/HU0X6IIIfao/s320/FlowerConfetti3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309522017599230802" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure you will see these on my cards in the very near future!</div><div>Anna Banana</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-8499242652684601032?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-34507105625858001622009-03-03T13:51:00.003-06:002009-03-03T14:03:11.605-06:00Well - I tried out for The Greeting Farm's Design team call and I didn't make it in this round.  They will have another call in 3 months and I will surely give it another go at that time!<div>Here are the cards I did for this call...</div><div><br /></div><div>You have seen this card before - I put a little more bling on it, made sure it was centered and submitted it.  I really love the card in person - it is very rich looking and the rhinestones give it a nice pop.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa2KyuruI9I/AAAAAAAABAQ/s4esfJApOFE/s320/CakeToper+MoreBling.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309052139869184978" /><br /></div><div>You are not going to believe this, but this card took me over 5 hours to make.  I did a 6x6 card, which I usually don't do, to give the image more room on the card - they are 3x3, so they are a little bigger than the images I usually work with.</div><div>Well - I got her on there all colored and pretty and then there was so much empty space I had no idea what to do with it!!</div><div>Literally the middle of the night, I finally finished.  When I woke up in the morning, I took a look at what I had struggles with for so long.  I liked it, but thought to myself - NO WAY!!  This looks like a 45 minute card, not a 5 hour card!!  Oh well.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa2Kympz3_I/AAAAAAAABAY/o9J5cb5uAVs/s320/PrincessAnya6x6.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309052137713688562" /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is my favorite of the three.  I LOVE her blue hair - I rarely ever go outside of blond, red or brown hair for my creations.  I will have to play with "anime" hair more often - it's a lot of fun.</div><div>I loved the way her hair and outfit ties in with the patterned papers and flower embellishments. I really like the way i was able to shade her skin, too - I'm really happy with this one!</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/Sa2Ky65HeLI/AAAAAAAABAg/KVTTMZQ_Htc/s320/PrincessAnyaCelebrate.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309052143146596530" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve ANY of these cards would be greatly appreciated - I really wanna up my game so I can get in on the next DT call!</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-3450710562585800162?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585738949212618497.post-69894553237316136082009-02-28T22:44:00.002-06:002009-02-28T22:47:08.926-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SaoTJXuvQHI/AAAAAAAAA_w/Rb_iWF0crp8/s1600-h/BlowKissesA.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y_DqizUmX3M/SaoTJXuvQHI/AAAAAAAAA_w/Rb_iWF0crp8/s320/BlowKissesA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308076162519351410" /></a><br />I created this card for the High Hopes Design Team call and then I realized that the deadline was LAST Sunday and not today.<div>Bummer.</div><div>Just wanted to share the card anyway because I REALLY love how it turned out!</div><div>XOXO</div><div>Anna Banana</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3585738949212618497-6989455323731613608?l=annabananacreations.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936027884292586389noreply@blogger.com4