By the time you read this I will be well and truly under the influence (anaesthetic influence that is) so this is a scheduled post. I wish I was at home sweet home!
One of my wonderful followers is a lady called Darnell. She is a member of the WOYWW group and she does not like grunge or worse still - distress so I try to do a mix of work - this post is a pretty post and I am dedicating it to Darnell.
I bought a kit from the very talented Christine Emberson. Christine is the only UK member of the Spellbinders Design Team and she has just recently set up a Spellbinders Academy in Kent. I have been following Christine's progress for about a year now and I am booked to go to one of her classes in October and can't wait! If you love Spellbinders then please have a look at Christine's blog for some amazing inspiration.
This is what I made from the kit. It is for my DD who is having a new shaker style kitchen and I thought it would lovely in there:
I don't think I need to explain any of the details but it is on a wooden plaque which is approximately 9" x 6". I have only made a couple of minor deviations from the intended layout.
Normally I would not show any commissioned work or family pieces but I thought Darnell would like it and I hope you do too. If you do visit, I hope you will leave me a comment, I love to read them and I promise I will repay the compliment, although maybe not for a day or so - sitting with my leg up in the air and working on my PC at the same time are not conducive - (smile). Crafty hugs, Anne xx
truly beautiful anne...your daughter is going to love it hanging in her home...good luck with the op...thinking of you...sending big hugs for a speedy recovery...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteOp...for what? You ok? Hope it's nothing serious...maybe a breast augmentation or tummy tuck...something fun...sort of! Love this card...the wood looks so real! Speedy recovery thoughts being sent your way!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very best today Anne - will be thinking of you - hope all goes to plan and you are up circuit training soon:) Seriously, to get rid of the pain would be just fab I bet so fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteLoving that plaque which will undoubtedly fit in beautifully in your daughter's new kitchen. It looks SO good and you're right, it isn't all about the grunge.
Huge crafty hugs to you hun. See you on the other side. Buttons xxx
This is gorgeous Anne,such inspiration,your daughter will love it.xxx
ReplyDeleteWell Anne, I must say I have truly never seen anything like this before.It just took my breath away. That wood looks so real and I'm sure your daughter will love it. Hope all goes well to-day. Speak Soon. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Anne, I love the design and the pretty detailing.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything goes well today, wishing you a speedy recovery
Hugs Sue
This is beautiful Anne, what's not to like. Bet your daughter loves it.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well today and that you're feeling better soon. Lots of hugs Linda xxxx
The piece is beautiful, I do hope all goes well, thought bit was lady! Take care and hope you make a swift recovery, love and hugstrace. X
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, beautiful! I was tempted to buy this from Christine but had not long got the boxes in the frame from her...sending huge hugs for a speedy recovery, Carole Z XX
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely, Anne! Sending positive wishes your way for a smooth, safe op and fast, relaxing recovery...
ReplyDeleteAlison x
SO pretty Anne - love it! Good luck with the op.
ReplyDeleteLove Vicky xx
very elegant, it looks great Anne.your DD will love it.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes ok and your back on your feet in no time.
How can you not like distress or grunge??? ;)
mark x
I wish you a speedy recovery. You've done a fantastic job with the plaque and looking forward to seeing you soon :) xx
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful Anne - and I hope your op goes well! Big Hugs Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Anne! Sending you good thoughts and hopes for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Annie, for the dedication today! I'm so thankful you like me anyway even if I don't like grunge. Now the distress, I don't mind so much, but I do have trouble executing it. The next OLW is sponging, so I'm going to give it another try ... I hope to make you proud and I hope I can rock it so I can return the favor of a dedication back to you with something you will like just as much as I ADORE the card you made for your daughter! What a beautiful personal gift for her! You're the best!!
ReplyDeleteHope the camera saw the problem and it's a quick and easy fix! I'm crossing fingers and toes and eyes and can't wait to hear the outcome.
Bless you!
Darnell
By the time you read this I hope you will recovering and feeling better! The wall plaque is lovely and I bet your daughter will just love it in her new kitchen! Take care, and take it easy! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteCool card and great colours - Darnell suggested I visit btw
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Annie - you will have realised by now that massive blogging wishes are coming your way for a speedy recovery. Love the gift you have made for your DD. It's gorgeous and how lovely to dedicate this post to Darnell.......which is how I happened here.....gosh I'm even starting to sound like her! lol She certainly rubs off on you eh?
ReplyDeleteKaren x
This is so beautiful. I'm sure it will be really treasured.
ReplyDeleteI hope all went well with the op today and you make a really speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Annie x
Hi Anne
ReplyDeleteI love this gift for your daughter! Hope you're soon fully recovered and crafting away.
Hugs, Di xxd
Anne this is a beautiful gift for your daughter. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and I hope you feel better soon. hugs Alexandra x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Anne.
ReplyDeleteI popped over from Darnell's blog.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Sarn xxx
I'm sure your daughter will so love this - anyone would, it is so lovely Anne. The colours are subtle & the sentiment is perfect. Home is certainly where the heart is. I hope you make a speedy recovery from your op - my best wishes go to you. I always appreciate you kind words & you have certainly made me feel a lot happier recently. Kind thoughts go to kind people & I send you my best wishes. Take care, Sx
ReplyDeleteHi Anne...what a fabulous project. Sending you huge hugs......Annie xx
ReplyDeleteHi. Found you thru Darnell's blog. Love your project! I'm sympathetic to your 'leg in the air'. Not sure what procedure you had, but I'm recovering Achilles Tendon. So understand where you're coming from. Take care, and I'll check back again. That was so sweet to dedicate this to Darnell. She's a super lady...super talented too! Hugs & get well soon.
ReplyDeleteFirstly I hope by now you have recovered from the anaesthetic - nasty stuff and are feeling a whole lot better.
ReplyDeleteThe subtlety of your card is a change of pace but being the talented artist you are Anne you have created a lovely card.
I hope you are soon bouncing around your craft room creating up a sotrm. Hugs from Australia - Julie
Gorgeous Anne, Your DD will give this plaque pride & place in her new kitchen. I adore the colours, Design and fabulous detail x x x
ReplyDeleteI hope all has gone well at Hosp Anne & they can sort out what's going on in record time. Take care my crafty friend.. Hugs May x x x...
This is gorgeous Anne. For me there is no place like home for sure. I hope you are home and I really hope you will let us all know how things are going. Hospitals are certainly not a lot of fun. Do let us know Anne.
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Hi there, I came by after visiting Darnells blog and am so glad I did. What a beautiful creation absolutely stunning. I do hope you are recovering well and am off for a peep around your blog !
ReplyDeleteTake care
Marie
Hi Anne
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderfully shabby, love the soft, muted colour tones.
Take good care of yourself, we will all be thinking of you.
Wishes
Lynne
Beautiful work Anne proving your versatility. I do hope all goes well and I'm thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
I'm sure Darnell loved it Anne, it's absolutely gorgeous! Love the background and the flowers are so pretty. Hope you had a good weekend and hopefully not too much rain! Chris x
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Redanne! And it's real wood? WOW!!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with the plaque, Darnell and your daughter will love it! Christine E will love it too! I hope the op went well and you are making a speedy recovery. Am thinking of you and sending a huge blog hug! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteWow it's gergeous Anne.
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