Entered a Design Team contest!

I just submitted this fun rainy day gal for a design team contest over at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' Krafty Friends!  I just love the designs that she is coming out with recently!  Wish me luck!

The first image shows the shiny detail on the water and the glittery teal ruffle.  The colors are a little off due to the pic being taken at night.

 This is the actual card colors - I took this pic during the day outside to get the best natural light.  I used real Swarovski crystals on the small flowers :)

I'm Baaaaack!!!!

Just over 5 years ago, I made a post at Christmas and then I ended up going back to school.  I completed my bachelors and I am now in my Masters program, plus add a cross country move this past October, and I have finally gotten my craft room together and I have my crafting mojo back!  To keep me motivated, I have joined with a few friends to exchange cards.  Here is a peek at what I have done in the past week...

Ho Ho Holiday Crafts!!

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.

Blessed Solstice!

Anna Banana

Ho Ho Holiday Crafts!!

I took a class at Eclectica .. a bead shop in Brookfield, and learned to make a Victorian style beaded ornament cover.

This is what I made in the class ... it took about 3-1/2 hours to make...

I had a great time making it.... I think I will be making these next year as my Christmas gifts!

Enjoy!

Anna Banana

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

This Snowman Trio with their caps and scarves makes me want to brew up a cup of cocoa and get under some blankets!

From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

A cheery Holiday Home and sweet snuggly snowmen make this step card hard to resist!

From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

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!

From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

The sparkly snow is super simple to make.

Make your cut out, place clear packing tape on the inside of the card with the sticky side facing out and sprinkle with glitter!!

From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

Simple and elegant, I LOVE how this cardinal turned out!

From the Dragonflies and Dreams Make and Takes

Ho Ho Holiday Cards!!

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!

The next few days of posts will be the cards from then! Happy Holidays!

XOXO

Anna Banana

This first card I made for Mom and Dad, since Mom loves Nutcrackers...