Antoinette's Hobbies

I'm really getting into stitching on my pages, so while my enthusiasm lasts I'll make the most of things. This evening I sat in front of the television and stitched up this colourful background. Im annoyed with myself. I ran my hand over my forehead at...

I have a fantastic stamp from La CDE which I absolutely love. I find it so cute on it's own that I haven't yet felt the need to colour it whenever I've used it. I decided to make it into a monochromatic card, which is for a friend I'll be seeing shortly...

Newton's Third Law: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Aidan's take on Newton's Law: For every spoonful of food consumed, an equal and opposite spoonfull will be scattered throughout the nearby neighbourhood. It certainly deserved...

Another challenge which appealed to me - Challenge des Elfes No 45 by Bri : to create a card which opens/closes with a ribbon, raffia or fibre of some kind, using a plain paper base,. This is the fantastic lot which the lucky challenge winner could receive:...

I could really get into stitching on my SB layouts. I had another go this morning. I'm reasonably happy with the result. Background: sunshine yellow Coredinations, Brown mat: Basic Grey (Phoebe), patterned Rayher, and all stamps from La CDE (Flourish,...

A ritual part of any trip 'back home' (to Ireland) has had to include a visit to Newgrange Farm , where the photo for this layout was taken. It's a great place to visit with young children. The kids get hands on with all animals on the farm, can cuddle...

How would you like to win this lot of crafting goodies? To enter it's quite simple. Post an article on your blog, with a link to Sonia's blog and post a comment on Sonia's blog linking to your article. Closing date: 07 June 09. You could also try your...

... make biscuits, of course! Here's my youngest having a whale of a time rolling, cutting, mashing and thoroughly enjoying himself (and the biscuits were even edible AND tasty afterwards :)). Both papers from Toga, Stamps: Leo, Chef's hat, Bonheur and...

OK, this time I'm really finished with this piece of cross-stitch! I added the name and made the flourish a litle longer. It seems more balanced that way. Satisfied now, Annick?

A beautiful young girl needs very little embellishment. Natural is definitely the way to go. Photo mounted on black bazzil, Title tape-transferred, perspex overlay and a background sheet with shadowy writing found at the local supermarket.