The Craft Bucket

Party Time (PFP DT Card) ...

2012-05-22T09:00:00.000+01:00

Wow, here at 'Passion for Promarkers' we are celebrating our
3rd Anniversary and what a way to start my
Design Team position with this gorgeous little Humphrey,
I just couldn't resist.
Both teams are celebrating this week for the challenge
which is 'Birthdays' so plenty of inspiration.

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Our fabulous and generous sponsors for this special challenge in no
particular order are -

have 3 sets of 'Summer' Promarkers to offer

There is a £ 10 voucher on offer from Joanna to spend online

Bugaboo have 7 digi stamps of your choice to one lucky winner

Pink Gem Designs have 'Ewe make me smile' digi set on offer

Polka Doodles are also sponsering with 2 mini 'Pretty Sweet' cd roms

Digi Stamp Boutique are offering 6 digi stamps

There is a £ 10 voucher up for grabs at Crafty Emma's Store

Whimsy Stamps have $15 of digi papers available

and Bearly Mine Designs have 2 digi sets of your choice!
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I have used -

Coloured with Promarkers (obviously) in my dotty style.

Red cardstock from a Payperbox in my local store

Spotty paper by Rachel Harper which was free in a magazine,

the collection is called 'Let's Fly Away'

Papermania ribbon

Sentiment is also from the Humphrey set

Balloon stamp

Button and gems from my stash.

Handstitched as always!

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges -
Crafters Companion - Here come's Summer
Meslyn Crafts - One for the Boys
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
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Thanks for popping by and I do hope you come and join in the

fun at 'Passion for Promarkers' with the challenge 'Birthdays'

and remember only three entries per person for this one.

Plenty of goodies on offer too, so what are you waiting for?

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I would also like to say a massive 'THANK YOU' to the PFP team for

making me very welcome.

Take care, Jane x

Wellington Bear ...

2012-05-10T13:15:00.000+01:00

Well today I have a CAS card to share.

I just love 'Wellington Bear' and these new release stamps are just gorgeous.

Great size stamps and a delight to colour.

I have coloured him entirely with what is my usual style of dots and it took around

four hours to complete but I just love the result.

Can you believe it no hand stitching in site!

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What have I used, well this should be easy -

Square card blank

Satin Elegance cardstock

Pro & Flexmarkers

Recycled ribbon, heart charm, gems & bell from my stash

Sentiments are computer generated
Almost forgot, it doesn't show on the photo but this little
bears nose has glossy accents on!

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I would like to enter this little cutie into the following challenges -

Divas by Design - One for the Boys (I won top3)!

Meslyn Crafts - All about the Boys

Thanks for popping by, I have many projects on the go at the

moment so I shall be back very soon.

Take care, Jane x

Party on Tilda ...

2012-05-02T12:09:00.000+01:00

Finally had a play with this little cutie and I am rather pleased with the results.

Decided to go Monochromatic for this one as I had these lush papers for my Birthday

which are totally inspiring!

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I have used -

Stamp and papers as linked above.

'Special' sentiment and 'Party' is CG

Navy cardstock from my local craft store, Payperbox

Heart charm, flowers, ribbon, paper lace

The heart gems and template were free from Papercraft Essentials magazine

(Watch this space as this card will feature in issue 82 of Papercraft Essentials)!!!

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Thanks for stopping and all your wonderful comments that you take the

time to leave, I really do appreciate it.

Happy Crafting

Jane x

Friends (Joanna Sheen DT card) ...

2012-04-29T09:00:00.000+01:00

Well time for another challenge on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog

and this time the theme is 'Flower Power'

Now we crafters all love to use flowers to embellish our

projects so this should be an easy one!

My card has been made using the gorgeous House Mouse Flower Power decoupage

and I just love this image, I love them all actually, hehe!

I have used some gingham paper from the Papermania Capsule collection,

matted onto some 'what I call' Cadbury colour paper from my local Payperbox.

Hand stitched, ribbon, ladybird, button, gems and twine from my stash.

Heart charm from The Ribbon Girl.

Sentiment is from the delightful Jane Shasky CD

I have coloured the bottom layer of the decoupage with Promarkers

which is what I usually do with stamped images but it works really well on

these decoupage sheets too, super smooth

and layered up using Collall Glue.

Here is a close up of the many layers and plenty of cutting!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Creative Craft Challenges - Animal Antics (I won First Place & GDT)!

Make sure you come and play along with us for this one, we have a daily

talent spot, weekly blog candy and goodies for the winner.

We now host challenges every fortnight so don't miss out.

Take care, Jane x

Friends are Special Treasures ...

2012-04-22T11:29:00.000+01:00

Well I couldn't resist colouring another one of this little cutie pie, such a delight.

Krista is such an amazing artist don't you think.

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Well I decided to go a bit more vibrant with the colours on this one.

Rather pleased with her black hair as I have a tendency to go for brown alot.

I have also used my Promarkers once again,

Tim Holtz border die for the lace

Sentiment again from Create with TLC

Backing paper by Nitwits

Gorgeous Hydrangea felt flower using the 'Loopy Bloom' die

with some seam binding for the foliage.

Pearls and Kraft card from my stash, almost forgot I have run

the Kraft card through a heart ribbler which I purchased right back when

I started crafting, can't for the life of me think where I got it from but this is what it

looks like!

Hand stitched, can't seem to stop stitching, just seems like the card

isn't finished if I don't!

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Thank you to all my followers and the lovely comments you leave

I really appreciate your time and support

Happy Crafting

Jane x

Happy Birthday to a Special Guy ...

2012-04-16T18:40:00.004+01:00

I made this for my baby (he turned 20 last month) he doesn't mind a cute card, bless him!

Purchased Edwin from the last release of Magnolia stamps and he was my

favourite of the entire collection. I have seen a few sneak peaks of the next Magnolia collection

and I really NEED some.

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Anyways, I decided to cut away the front of this card to create the clouds which

I have done this freehand. The inside back of the card is the sky complete with

a sun which I cut out with my Slice. Distressing the clouds with TH inks really adds depth.

Coloured with Promarkers, completely hand stitched once again,

sound like a record, sorry.

Some Kraft card from my stash, fence die & bunting die.

Garden twine from my shed :)

Grass hand cut, really must invest in a die, me thinks.

The sentiment is from a set from Tickled Pink stamps which is not

I believe available anymore?

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges -

Here come the Boys - Tiddly Peeps (I won Top 3)!!!

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That is all from me today, have a great day, crafting or not

take care, Jane x

You're Not Alone ...

2012-04-13T14:56:00.004+01:00

Today I have this delightful image from the most talented and

wonderful Krista over at the Saturated Canary. She is called 'Boobies' and came about

after Krista was asked to design a breast cancer image.

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Really enjoyed colouring this gorgeous girl using my Promarkers.

Papers were a free download but I can't find the link, if you recognise them

please contact me as I would like to credit where credit is due.

UPDATE - Jules bless you, thinks the papers were a free download

from Pink Petticoat some years ago. I can't say whether they are for sure

as time has past but it is a possibility!

I have highlighted the pink ribbon on her t-shirt with pink gems from my stash

Sentiment is from Create with TLC

Both the lace and flowers have been made using Tim Holtz dies -

Vintage Lace & Tattered Flower Garland.

Glossy accents once again for the eyes!

Pearl brads

Completely hand stitched as always.

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Thanks for popping by my blog today

Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Spring Wishes ...

2012-04-10T14:11:00.008+01:00

Today I have a card which I have made using the fabulous new cds from Cupcake Crafting.

It is a triple set, Tumble Ted, Tizzy and lastly one devoted to digis!

Loads of images of these adorable little teds.

Fabulous backing papers including my favourite ginghams too!

I promised I didn't need anymore cd's but I just fell in love with

Tizzy playing dress up as a daffodil.

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Recipe

Kraft card, pearls from my stash
Lemon gingham & polka dot
(not showing too well in the picture) backing paper

Martha Stewart punch

Seam binding

Polka dot button

Coloured with Flex & Promarkers

This is the inside of the card as you can see plenty more hand stitching.

Sentiment is cg using a free font called Home Sweet Home

Tizzy digi without her daffodil.

You may notice I have used Glossy Accents for her nose!

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges -
My Mums Craft Shop - Easter (I won Top 3)
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Thanks for popping by, happy crafting

Jane x

Awesome dude (Joanna Sheen DT Card) ...

2012-04-01T08:55:00.005+01:00

Wow, this is my card for the new challenge over on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog

which has now gone to a fortnightly challenge. The new challenge is titled 'It's a mans world' so we

want to see your creations for the men in your life.

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I have used the 'Groovy Baby' stamp set for this one which contains several

good size stamps but I have used just the camper van for this one.

I have used backing paper from Polka Doodles and distressed it with

TH Picket Fence paint.

Some Kraft card and the sentiment is from Tickled Pink Stamps.

The die is from Die-namics.

All completely hand stitched as always.

Shells, drift wood, twine & charm from my stash.

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Thanks for popping by my blog once again and welcome to my new

followers, I really appreciate your visit.

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So don't forget to come and play along with us, NOW FORTNIGHTLY, we have a daily

talent spot, weekly blog candy and great prizes up for grabs!

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Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Mouse Party (House Mouse GDT Card) ...

2012-03-26T10:48:00.004+01:00

Today sees the start of another challenge over on House Mouse & Friends Monday

Challenge blog titled 'Let's have a Party'.

I am a Guest designer for this challenge once again but sadly

my last! Thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team this month and

the House Mouse crew have made me very welcome including my fellow GDT Suzi,

thank you all for this opportunity.

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As soon as I saw the title for this challenge I knew I was going to use this cute

little image, which until now had remained un-inked!

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Lots of crafting goodies on this creation, so here goes -

House Mouse Stamp set is called 'Chill Out'

I have stamped this little mouse onto white cardstock and then cut

slits either side of the glass. Stamped again onto acetate and then cut out leaving flaps either

side of the glass to put into the slits, so it leaves a slightly rounded glass.

Stamp another little cutie to decoupage him, to add to the final effect!

Close up of the acetate glass!

Stripey backing paper, hat paper, Kraft card

Party ticket, no gate crashing now.

Hat pom pom, hat hand cut

Bunting & tag dies

'With love' sentiment

Buttons, seam binding, gems

Doily to represent the cake at the party!

Last of all, completely hand stitched and some glossy accents inside the acetate

for the fizzy bubbles.

Card showing the 'with love' tag out!

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We do hope you can join us for this challenge, really looking forward to seeing

your interpretations for this one!

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Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Happy Birthday ...

2012-03-15T11:40:00.009Z

Today I have this beautiful little girl from Lili of the Valley and she is called

'Birthday Fairy', how can you resist this little sweetie or any of them in fact?

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Onto the ingredients -

Coloured with Promarkers

Completely hand stitched as always

Polka dot paper

Sentiment also from LOTV

Edged with TH distress ink

Balloons are die cut using an old Quickutz die

Pink cardstock, charm, pearls, cotton, seam binding from my stash

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Thank you for visiting my blog.

Happy Crafting

Jane x

Thanks a Bunch (House Mouse GDT Card) ...

2012-03-12T10:53:00.015Z

So excited this is my first Guest Design Spot for House Mouse and I

have thoroughly enjoyed using this new stamp set called

'Thanks a Bunch' which was my prize for coming second

in a House Mouse Challenge last month.

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The challenge today is a photo inspiration one, gorgeous colour combination don't you think?

I think this style of card is called a 'Joy' fold, which basically is a small card

inside a bigger one!

(This is the inside)

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Onto the ingredients -

The backing paper is HOTP and was free in Simply Cards & Papercraft
and the collection is called Soft Nostalgia.

Chocolate cardstock from a Payperbox at my local craft store

Turqouise cardstock is Bazzill

Images stamped onto Elegance Satin Card

Flowers made with felt using a TH Tattered Flower Garland die

Pearls, gems & seam binding from stash

Coloured with Pro & Flexmarkers

Martha Stewart butterfly border punch

Seam binding

Stickles for the Buddleia

Sentiment included in the stamp set heat embossed in silver

And finally ALL completely hand stitched in chocolate cotton

I think that covers it!

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Thank you very much for popping onto my blog and for all your

comments it really does me alot. If you have landed here via House Mouse

please let me know by leaving a comment and if you like what you see maybe

become a follower too?

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I have another GDT spot for House Mouse later this month

for all you fans of this adorable range!

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Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Spring Wishes ... (Joanna Sheen DT Card)

2012-03-01T08:57:00.018Z

This month over on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog the challenge is 'Easter/Spring'
so lets hope with the theme comes some lovely weather too!

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I have used the wonderful Jane Shasky CD set full of delightful goodies. I have chosen some beautiful

backing paper for this one. Some white cardstock which has been embossed, both hand stitched

in contrasting cotton. This beautiful stamp has been decoupaged for extra depth and coloured

with Promarkers. The sentiment is CG, heart pin, seam binding and pearls from stash.

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We had a fabulous response to last months challenge and we hope you will come and join

us once again. Some fabulous prizes up for grabs, weekly candy and a daily talent spot too!

We are building up our tutorials and this month you will find how I made this very card.

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I would like to enter this card in the following challenge
Passion for Promarkers - Pastels (I won top 5)!
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Spring wishes to you all

Jane x

Special Wishes Tilda ...

2012-02-26T12:25:00.016Z

As you can see I have been playing with this gorgeous Tilda again but this time using a

white and lemon combination.

She is sooo gorgeous and I am really looking forward to the new Prince & Princess
collection to arrive!

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Onto the recipe; backing papers are by K&Co 6x6 pad called 'Daisy' which I have

had for absolutely yonks, even years! Matted onto Kraft card and hand stitched, for a change.

The dies I have used are Doohickey - Cloud/Bunting & Lace, also Sizzix.

Die-namics rolled daisy for the flower complete with a dew drop centre.

Doily, seam binding, Flowers

Coloured with Pro & Flex Markers

Butterfly punch from a Create & Craft set of punches, again many moons ago.

Gems & pearls from my stash & finally the free sentiment as my previous post.

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Thanks for popping by once again and for all your lovely comments

Take care, Jane x

Special Wishes ...

2012-02-21T11:36:00.016Z

I have been playing with this Tilda one of many I was lucky enough to receive

from Father Christmas, I must have been a good girl!

Lovely Spring colours to brighten anyones day!

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I have used -

Coredinations and Kraft card for the backing papers.

Cheesecloth, garden twine, pearls, heart gem, doily and a button.

The ribbon (recycled) has been pleated and hand stitched.

Picket fence and bunting dies from Doohickey.

The fence was cut from Kraft card and then stained white.

Memory Box die, Serafina Heart.

Flowers and dew drops.

Coloured with Pro/Flex Markers.

The sentiment has been heat embossed white and was from Stamp Doodles

It was free with issue 65 of Papercraft Essentials a while ago.

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For my regular followers you will know my most favourite thing on my cards is
the hand stitching and this one is no exception.
I have actually noticed ribbon is another favourite and at the moment
this is my favourite Tilda, well until I ink the next one up that is!
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Thanks for popping by my blog today, take care

Jane x

Together Forever ...

2012-02-11T11:35:00.012Z

Today I have a card for Valentines Day using this gorgeous stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I have decoupaged the little cuties to make it pop, I think it works.

For this one I have tried out some different flowers using ribbon and a bit of bling!

The sentiment is part of the stamp!

Plenty of hand stitching & a frond punch.

Sizzix decorative accent die.

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I would like to enter todays card in the following challenges -

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Anything Goes (I won)!

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Happy Crafting

Jane x

Thanks a bunch ...

2012-02-07T12:18:00.006Z

Today I have been playing with this little cutie from LOTV she is called Rosie Posey.

I have had her a while but I think I have only used her once, so a little neglected.

Lovely fresh spring colours for this one!

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I have used Tulip papers, Papermania cardstock, Die-namics flower die. I have dug out that butterfly punch

with no name (manufacture label has worn off) again! Anitas gems, pearls from stash, WOC ribbon,

coloured with Promarkers, and some hand stitching for finish,

well why change a habit of a lifetime!

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Take care, Love Jane x

I love you more than cheese ...... (Joanna Sheen DT Card)

2012-02-01T08:00:00.016Z

Time for the next challenge over on the Joanna Sheen Blog and for the month of February

the challenge is titled 'Love is in the air'.

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I have used the gorgeous House Mouse decoupage pack called 'Just the two of us' which is

jammed packed full of adorable little mice.

I have taken this image from a wedding sheet and just used the groom for this one!

A few firsts for me on this make, my first decoupage using a Collall glue gel kit,

my first 6x6 easel card, my first House Mouse decoupage and the first time

I have used the fabulous Memory Box die called 'Cherised Border' available here.

The sentiment is computer generated as I don't have a stamp for this one?
The paper is from a free cd from a magazine a while back produced by Docrafts.
Still loving my hand stitching so this one has plenty!

Great entries again for January, some fabulous creations from you all and we hope you

can join again this month with fab prizes and blog candy up for grabs.

If you don't have a blog, don't worry you can still join in here.

So it can be for Valentines, Anniversay, Wedding, Engagement or just to let someone

special know how much you love them.

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Don't forget we are having a call for a additional DT member here which is open until

15th March and the lucky winner announced shortly after, so what are you waiting for?

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Over on the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog we have a new feature on tutorials and crafting info here
we hope we can answer any questions you may have and share tips and ideas. If there is anything

in particular you would like us to cover please do not hesitate to contact us.

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I am also entering this little cutie in the following challenges -
House Mouse - Love theme (2nd Prize)
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Thanks for all your encouraging comments and welcome to my new followers,

I hope you enjoy my blog and I do hope you will join in the challenge

Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Cherish the Moments ..

2012-01-18T16:30:00.002Z

Nice and simple one today using the gorgeous and adorable Teddy Bo, I am really on a roll

with male cards at the moment!

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I would like to enter this card in this months challenge over at Teddy Bo Towers which is

'Anything Goes' (Top 3)

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Thank you for visiting again today, I really appreciate all your lovely comments

take care, Jane x

Special Wishes ...

2012-01-17T16:00:00.036Z

Today I have Tilda from the latest release 'Sweet Crazy Love' which was amongst my Christmas goodies!
I decided to go Cadbury purple, maybe I was thinking of chocolate at the time which would
explain the chocolate ribbon! Very Spring like and makes a pleasant change from Christmas cards.
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Papers are from Papermania which I won as part of my prize for coming second in the NCY2010.
Wild orchid crafts flowers, MS punch, MS border punch, Doohickey lace.
TH distress inks and coloured with a combination of Promarkers and Flexmarkers.
Cheesecloth, Memory Box bird cage and the sentiment is CG.
Pearls and buttons from my stash
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Have a wonderful week, Jane x

A Spoonful of Sugar ...

2012-01-16T16:00:00.005Z

What do I have for my fabulous followers today, well I absolutely adore this stamp from LOTV,

it is just delightful for all ages, so I decided to have a play.

I have got plenty of other cards to be making but sometimes I need to be in the mood!

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I have decoupaged the image for extra impact.

I have coloured in Promakers with my dot style as usual.

Backing paper is again from the Forever Friends Spring Time collection.

The red paper was a freebie if I remember from a

magazine many moons ago from the depths of my paper stash!

The sentiment is CG, plenty of hand stitching. Real plasters and some cheesecloth for the

bandage attached with a safety pin.

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Have a good week, happy crafting

Jane x

House Mouse Baby Boy (Joanna Sheen DT Card) ...

2012-01-15T08:00:00.010Z

Today we are at the half way mark for the

Joanna Sheen Challenge this month which is

'Celebrations' .

I have once again used this cute little House Mouse stamp and the sentiment

included in the stamp sheet too!

I made a baby girl card first time round with this stamp so it was only fair

I made a little boy too, sooo cute and a delight to colour.

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I have made a little felt heart by hand with some bells and a safety pin charm.

The stripe paper is from the Forever Friends Spring Time collection. I have used some

Kraft card which has been embossed with the Swiss Dots folder, of course some hand stitching, buttons and pearls. The lace corners have been made using the Doohickey Tilda Lace Die.

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We have had yet another great response to this months challenge but there is still time

to enter if you haven't already. Great prizes up for grabs for the challenge and weekly blog candy,

what are you waiting for, please come and join us. You don't even need to have a blog to enter,

I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations.
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Happy Crafting, Jane x

Ur the best! ...

2012-01-14T15:29:00.005Z

Today I have another image from the Pretty Tuff cd-rom and I think this image is my

favourite of them all! I have followed the sketch over at the 'Here come the boys blog' challenge

this month something I have never done before but I am pleased with the results.

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Backing paper from the same cd, some kraft card and some coredinations.

A little bit of twine and a star charm, a couple of polka dot buttons (turned over just as I wanted black)!

I have coloured the image with just Promarkers in my usual dotty style.

The sentiment is from the set as before.

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I would like to enter this card in the following blog challenges -

Here come the boys - Sketch (closed)

Simon Says Stamp - Spots and/or Stripes (2nd entry)

Truly Madly Crafty - Anything Goes (2nd entry)

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes (2nd entry)

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Have a lovely weekend whatever you are doing, take care

Jane x

To an awesome dude ...

2012-01-13T16:22:00.003Z

Today I have been playing with my new Polka Doodles CD called Pretty Tuff

which is fabulous for the men/boys in our lives. I was inspired by one of my favourite songs by

Bruno Mars 'The Lazy Song' which I quite happily sing badly changing lyrics

to suit my teenagers.

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Papers and digi from the cd, Papermania silver clips, stars and pearls from my stash. The black

rubber cord has been recycled from somewhere! Plenty of hand stitching, TH distress inks.

There are plenty of fab sentiments on the cd rom but I have used a stamp from Tickled Pink Stamps

which I purchased as part of a set so I am not sure whether it is still available, sorry.

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I am entering this card in the following challenges -

Passion for Promakers - Inspired by a Song

Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes/New Stash

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Spots and Stripes

Truly Madly Crafty - Anything Goes

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Thanks for popping by, take care, Jane x

Thanks a Bunch ...

2012-01-06T09:00:00.007Z

Today I have one of the new gorgeous Tildas' this one is called

'Tilda with Peony Tails', isn't she adorable.

A new year and something different for me, I have used a 6x6 card blank for the first time,

wow living on the edge or what!!!!!

The reason, well I asked Santa for the gorgeous Pixie Glen papers which are 6x6

and they are just too lush to be cut into. Sometimes I also find I just don't have enough room

for all the embellishments.
I have also used my new Memory Box Bird Cage die.

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I would like to enter this card for the following challenges -

http://magnolia-licioushighlites.blogspot.com/ - Anything Goes

http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/01/week-130-theme.html - Thank You
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/2012/01/week-138-simon-says-stamp-special.html - Anything Goes/New

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Wishing all my followers old and new a very Happy, Healthy & Crafty New Year

Take care, Jane x