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Wednesday 5 January 2011

' THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX '







This week sees the start of a new Theme at Gingersnap Creations - Hot Beverage and my Debut as an official Guest Ginger - great word Debut......lol and am loving it, such a welcoming group of talented artists.







'Thinking Outside of the Box' was great fun to design, I used Silver Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents and Papermania paper. Stamps used: Hero Arts, Beryl Peters Collection, See D's and Loncraine Broxton.

Can you keep a secret?.......I die cut this piece of card from a Porridge Oats Box (no expense spared....) hence the title. But don't tell anyone, its our little secret..... lol

To get more inspiration for this theme pop over to Gingersnap Creations where there are some wonderful creations and join in this fun challenge.

Thank you so much for visiting me and for all your great support. Be Happy and Take Care, will see you later, Annette x

49 comments:

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Annette, I love that you used a perridge box for this.I just hope it was Scots porridge oats and not Readybrek.xxx

Pam said...

Love the stamped images! I too use odds and ends cardboard. If it will work, use it! Your first 'debut' is a hit!
Pam

PetraB said...

A wonderful fun creation, love your 'recycling and the stamping is fabulous.

Artyjen said...

Love your "outside the box" piece :)
Have a lovely week
xoxo Sioux

Sandy said...

Wow this is wonderful.
Absolutely gorgeous and the colors rock. Love it.

Brenda Brown said...

Ingenious Annette - so clever and original. I love the whole design.
Way to go girl. Have fun in your new team.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Andrea C said...

I think the fact you used an old cereal box makes it even more special as not only are you creating art your recycling and saving the planet at the same time and boy what a debut piece you are so freakin talented it's scary!!! xx

ForgedinPaper said...

I love the ladies they are fab. Nothing wrong with a bit of porage being recycled lol. Superb debut!

Valerie-Jael said...

A lovely creation, and recycling is always good, I am an avid package hoarder and user!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Netty, this is my cup of tea! I gasped when I saw this piece, how clever of you GF, I adore this piece!

Yvonne said...

STUNNING, Annette!

Rhonda said...

This is fabulous, Netty! I love these images - such fun. Congrats on your new post as guest designer - you will be a great inspiration. Cheers!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful Netty, wonderful images and color!

Meggymay said...

A fantastic creation. Love your teapot ladies. Cogratulations again on your new guest designer post. xx

Unknown said...

This is so different.. I love it! You are so creative. I just love seeing all the art you come up with.. Hugs, Linda

Faye said...

Netty, you are so creative with your thinking outside the box. My sister loves to use pieces of Kleenex boxes tucked into her art work.

Debs said...

This is so quirky! love the lady in the tea cup xx

Zoechaos said...

Saw this on gingersnaps this morning Love it so clever and know we know the secret think the double joke is brill. Gotta love it XOXO Zoe

kayc said...

A gorgeous piece of work. Kathleen x

Joan said...

another great piece of art Annette,I love the quirky stamps,your imagination knows no bounds !

Rosietoes said...

That is so quirky Annette. Well done on your debut!

Edna x

coops said...

oh this is fantastic netty.i love the shape and great images and colours :D

xx coops xx

Jules said...

Hi Annette

I bet we all use strange things in our crafting .. .. truth be known.

I have nearly emptied my porridge oats box .. .. would you like it sending over LOL!!!

Great creation. Love the colour combo very much. Brilliant images too.

I don't like Tracy's character in Corrie .. which I suppose means she is playing a good part. She is supposed to be the opposite in real life but I bet she is labelled a nasty piece of work anyway!!

I didn't know she was leaving the street. Does that mean she is the 4th funeral? I have been hoping it wasn't baby Hope.

Can't believe I have rambled on this long about a soap!!! Get a life Jules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Jules xx

Lucy Edmondson said...

Hopped over from gingersnaps as I loved what you made! Love the bodies made of tea pots and cups, so original!

Lucy x

tea_bag said...

lol loved you have used porridge box

Beverly G said...

Saw your creation over on Gingersnaps, love how you put the girls on top of the chandelier paper.

Anne Jagger said...

This is great Annette. Congratulations on being a Guest Ginger! Just love it! X

Mandy said...

Happy New Year my lovely and mad friend.
Fabulous debut card Nettie, you classy bird with your porridge oats lol
hugs Mandy xx

minnie_mac said...

Brilliant piece. Love the colours, and your sourcing of the materials !

Marilyn

Silvia(Barnie) said...

How cool, that's a wonderful piece of art.

Lori said...

I use food boxes all the time. You're paying for it, might as well get your money's worth! lol! This is fantastic Netty!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Nettie
this is such a darling piece! I love the retro/vintage images you used and the color combo! gorgeous art! Happy New Year to you!

Terry said...

This is such a fun card! Love the thinking outside of the box and the images are perfect for the GC challenge! You rocked this one, GF!

Anonymous said...

Extra cool creation! I love it when you "think outside the box".

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Totally awesome, Annette! I'm thinking you are going to ROCK Gingersnaps!

penny4thoughts said...

Up-cycling again I see :-) Your project looks terrific!

CuddlyBunny said...

Netty, you and your art are a pleasure!

But, with a debut piece this wonderful ... whatever will you do for a follow up?

Ha! I know you'll create another and another gorgeous bit of art! :)

MarleneMAZ said...

These are fabulous! I love how your recycle every stuff for your art, great job!

Crafting Queen said...

Inspired creation, love it!

Martina said...

Annette, your work is oustanding!!! What a unique style you have. I love it!!!!

Last Monday I sent off your package. I hope it does not take so long until it arrives you.

Pop's Cards said...

Gorgeous creation sweetie, i love this, love the colours you have chosen too,big hugs love Pops x x x

McCrafty's Cards said...

fabulous fun creation, love these stamps,
Kevin xx

Vicki Romaine said...

I love your "Thinking out of the Box'. It is really a neat idea. Also Congrats on being a GINGER. I can't wait to see all your goodiess related to the challenges.BTW, that is a great picture of you.

Sue said...

Fabulous as always Annette, congratulations on your debut! x

Annika said...

OK, I've finished laughing now! Wish I could make something as gorgeous out of the box, lol
Sorry I've been out of loop for so long, it's been more a hospital than a house here for almost a month!
Hugsies
Annika

peggy gatto said...

Well, it sure worked!!!
Fabulous!

Lynne Moncrieff said...

I LOVE this. Nothing wrong with a bit of recycling thrown in either. Great art. Congratulations on your role at Gingersnap Creations. A very welcoming bunch they are, made me feel so at home when I was their March Muse. Cannot wait to see what you create for them. Lynne M x

1CardCreator said...

This is adorable Annette! You have inspired me again. Gorgeous piece for your debut. ~Diane

Maggie said...

This is FAB Annette, not sure how I missed this post!! but better late than never as they say.

Maggie x