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Friday 4 May 2012

Style or No style?


Docrafts 31 Day Blog Prompt

Day 4

So today we have been asked to talk about the style of crafting we do.  Now this could mean, what kinds of things do I like to make or it could mean am I a tidy crafter.....or not?

First of all, let's get something cleared up ............I AM NOT A TIDY CRAFTER !   I have to admit it, because I have a lady who comes and helps me in the house and I won't repeat what she says to me sometimes after I've had a really busy crafty time.......it's just a pity there are no emocions in blogger otherwise I'd have to use the one that wags a finger at me!!!!!!!

My style of crafting is interesting (for me anyway) because sometimes I make girlie things and other times I make steampunk things, and i have been known to bleach and screw up paper just to make it look used.


My favourite style has to be STEAMPUNK







The reason I like it is because it is so versatile and you can use anything from newspaper to string to ribbon and buttons all on the one card.....fabulous!!

I also love making word cards, using the names of people:  Like this one:


and of course it has to have a tag:

I particularly love the word cards as they can be personalised with photographs and all sorts of things that means something to person receiving it.

Then there are downloads:  I just love using downloads to make cards with:

Here are a few downloads I bought and made:








Having just done the above, I have realised that there are no children's cards here.  Well, that must be what I should try and do more of I suppose.  But I really love making cards for people in general.

I do have another side to me, however, that many people won't know about, and that's my faith...I am a Christian so that can come over in verses I compose for my cards, but usually only if asked.....I am not going to preach at you, so don't worry, but I make Christian cards for people too:





Not forgetting that I make posters, but I don't have photographs of them as they are usually done to commission and are gone very quickly to their owners.  Here is a picture of an image I used and then put writing over the top:


I put the word THANKS near the bottom of this image, written in White Dakota font.  I use quotes and scripture to make posters out of too.

I know this is not about what I make, but what style I use, and I suppose that I am trying to say my style varies with what is ordered.  I just don't make something because I like it, I make something hoping that someone else is going to fall in love with it.

I will finish with this one:  I love making stepper cards and tend to make all my Christmas ones in various forms of steppers.  This is a Special Day card in Regency style.


So, I will end by saying that I have no idea what style of crafting I do..........anyone out there care to give it a guess??

Love and hugs

See you tomorrow

Annie xxx


10 comments:

  1. Hi Annie, I really like your cards, especially steampunk ones. I'm gradually getting more into it. Sx

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comments.....I'm sure you will get more and more into crafty things as time goes by. I don't know what I did with my time before crafting lol

      Love and hugs

      Annie xxx

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  2. Great style. I want to say that your style is shabby chic...I love the vintage, nostalgic look and feel you have to your cardsQ Thank you so much for taking part x

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    1. Hi Emma

      Thanks for that...I think you may be right....Shabby Chic, vintage etc is just about me, which isn't surprising as I am shabby and chic and almost prehistoric lol.

      Love and hugs

      Annie xxx

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  3. Fantastic post you have shared with us today Annie & I comletely love your style, your cards are gorgeous.
    Jane x

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    1. Thank you Jane, and I really appreciate your encouragement.

      Love and hugs

      Annie xxx


      p.s. I had to remove my last comment due to bed spelling.

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  5. Annie, some stunning cards there mrs!! I love the vintage feel and I have just bought a vintage gentleman paperartsy stamp I cant wait to use - I love your gentleman one to bits!

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  6. Thanks Jess, that's really kind of you.........I know just how wonderful your cards are too. I can't wait to see what you do with the stamp of the vintage gentleman.

    Love and hugs

    Annie xxx

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  7. Trying to catch up ... love your lack of style ! The steampunk is great & what can I say about the Regency one { my era completely }. Lovely interesting blog.

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