The Craft Bucket

Spring Wishes ... (Joanna Sheen DT Card)

2012-03-01T08:57:00.009Z

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
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Flutterby Wednesday - Butterfly
Scrapbook Sisters - Spring Flowers
Cute Card Thursday - Spring
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Spring wishes to you all

Jane x

Special Wishes Tilda ...

2012-02-26T12:25:00.012Z

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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I would like to enter this card in the Just Magnolia challenge which is 'Romantic Doily'
Allsorts Challenge - Your choice (closed)
Creatalicious Challenges - Lace
The Paper Shelter - Sentiment (closed)
Simon Says Stamp - 3 Papers (closed)

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

Take care, Jane x

Special Wishes ...

2012-02-21T11:36:00.012Z

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

Magnoia-licious - Spring Projects (closed)

Making it with Meslyn - Birthday Creations (closed)

Ladybug Crafts - Spring (closed)

DYSU - Layers (closed)
Papertake Weekly - Kraft (closed)
Cute Card Thursday- Flower Power (closed)
Cutie Pie Challenge - Flowers
Crafty Catz Weekly - Favourite Thing (stitching, ribbon & Tidla)! (closed)

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Thanks for popping by my blog today, take care

Jane x

Together Forever ...

2012-02-11T11:35:00.008Z

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 -

Allsorts Challenge - Free & Easy (closed)

Divas by Design - Love is in the Air (closed)

DYSU - Love (closed)

My Mums Craft Shop - It must be Love (closed)

Simon Says Stamp - Love is in the Air (closed)

Truly Madly Crafty - Ribbon & Bling

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Anything Goes

Lets Ink It Up - Ribbons &/or Lace (closed)

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes (closed)

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Happy Crafting

Jane x

Thanks a bunch ...

2012-02-07T12:18:00.003Z

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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I am entering this creation into the following challenge -

Lili's Little Fairies - Spring Colours

Creative Craft Challenges - Bingo (ribbons/pink/gems) (closed)

Allsorts Challenge - Free & Easy (closed)

Divas by Design - Anything Goes (closed)

DYSU - Anything Goes (closed)

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Take care, Love Jane x

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

2012-02-01T08:00:00.011Z

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 -
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics (closed)
Dream Valley Challenges - Animals (closed)
Ladybug Crafts - Loves me, loves me not (closed)
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 ..

2012-01-18T16:30:00.001Z

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 ...

2012-01-17T16:00:00.030Z

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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I would like to enter this card in the following challenges -
Magnolia-licious - Anything Goes (2nd entry) (closed)

Making it with Meslyn - Spring has Sprung (closed)

Wild Orchid Crafts - Anything Goes (closed)

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Have a wonderful week, Jane x

A Spoonful of Sugar ...

2012-01-16T16:00:00.003Z

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

Lili's Little Fairies - Your favourite stamp (closed)

My Mums Craft Shop - Here come the girls (closed)

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Have a good week, happy crafting

Jane x

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

2012-01-15T08:00:00.005Z

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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I would like to enter this in the following challenges -
Truly Madly Crafty - Anything Goes (Final entry)
Simon Says Stamp - Spots and/or Stripes (Final entry)
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes (Final entry)
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Happy Crafting, Jane x

Ur the best! ...

2012-01-14T15:29:00.001Z

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

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 ...

2012-01-13T16:22:00.001Z

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 ...

2012-01-06T09:00:00.002Z

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

House Mouse Baby Girl (Joanna Sheen DT card) ...

2012-01-01T08:58:00.002Z

Time for a new challenge over on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog and for the
month of January it is 'Celebrations' so another nice and easy one.
It can be from a birth as I have done, maybe Christening, Engagement, Wedding, Birthday,
Easter, Valentines, Driving Test or Friendship to name but a few.
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I have used the gorgeous House Mouse Stamp set called 'Cosy Toes' and coloured
simply with Promarkers. With baby cards I like to go clean and simple and this one is no exception.

I have made some bespoke buttons too and hopefully you can make out they say 'baby girl' on them!

Some pink gingham backing paper, hand stitched, pearls and ribbon from my stash.
Some felt flowers and the sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.
My favourite die at the mo (until I use my new ones) is the lace Doohickey die by Magnolia.

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Make sure you enter a card in the Joanna Sheen challenge this month for a chance to win a fabulous prize.
You don't need a blog to enter either, you can enter HERE
We also have weekly blog candy which is open to non-blog holders too, so what are you waiting for?

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Take care, happy crafting 2012, Jane x

Christmas Wishes Husband ...

2011-12-28T14:43:00.002Z

As promised this is my final Christmas card posting for 2011 which I made for my wonderful Husband.

Computer generated sentiment with 'Husband' Gold embossed from CC Designs

which I won earlier this year.

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Don't forget there is only a few more days to enter the

Joanna Sheen Challenge which is open to non-blog holders too!

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my followers and crafty friends a very

Happy & Healthy new year. Thank you soooo very much for all your support over 2011.

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Take care, Jane x

Gorjuss Christmas ...

2011-12-20T15:39:00.000Z

As promised this is my Daughter's Christmas card this year and I have managed a bit of

masking for this one and I am really pleased with the result.

Really loving red and green again, also that gorgeous pine cone die again!

Not sure you can see it clearly but the red rafia sticking out of the top left of the card is a tiny

tag with 'Daughter' heat embossed in silver on it for a personal touch.

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I am entering this card in the Passion for Promarkers Challenge; 'Celebrations'

as my third and final entry.

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Thank you for taking a peek and any comments/questions you wish to leave.

I will post my Hubby's card in the coming days as my final Christmas card posting.

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Take care everyone, wherever you are, love Jane x

Have a Magical Christmas Son ...

2011-12-17T16:01:00.002Z

Finally finishing my nearest & dearest Christmas cards, as the title suggests this one is for my Son.

I have used this stamp many times but I just thought my pine cone die works brilliantly with it!

Besides my colouring has come along way since then especially red
which I have always found not to my liking but this one I am pleased with.

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The stamp is an Elyzbells one but sadly they shut down some time ago.

Coloured in the usual way so I won't detail that.

Sizzix Pine Cone covered with Diamond Dust.

Sentiments are CC Designs & Adorables (as before).

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I am entering this card in the Passion for Promarkers Mega Christmas Challenge which is 'Celebrations'
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Thank you for your visiting my blog

Love Jane x

Vintage Santa ... (Joanna Sheen DT Card)

2011-12-15T08:20:00.002Z

Another DT card today which I made for the Joanna Sheen Challenge this month.

On my first card I coloured Santa in traditional colours but the more I did

I realised what a wonderful warming face he had and decided to go vintage.

Just goes to show this stamp suits both traditional and modern.

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Stamped little santa onto white cardstock and coloured with a combination of Promarkers,

Flexmarkers and Prismacolors.

Cream cardstock for the backing which has been distressed with TH ink.

Sentiment is also from the stamp set.

Some seam binding, twine, pearls, charm, buttons & cheesecloth from my stash.

The fir cone is a favourite of mine right now available here

All finished off with some hand stitching as my regular followers would expect!

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I have been asked about my snow effects on previous cards and it is really rather simply.

Colour your image as you wish, dot over the image and background with a white gel pen.

Finally using Liquid Pearls dot over your work once again, leave to dry.

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For the frosted pine cones or flowers as previously,

pva your work and then add Twinklets Diamond Dust.

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Loving all the entries so far on the challenge, some amazing work and there is still time

to enter and win some fabulous prizes.

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We also have some weekly blog candy available starting with these fab goodies

All we ask is for you to become a follower of the

Joanna Sheen Challenge blog and leave a comment

hurry because the first draw will end at 8pm today, Thursday 15th December

and the winner of the candy will be chosen by Random.org and will be

announced on Friday 16th December.

The winner of the Blog Candy will have 7 days to claim their prize as they

will not be contacted - it will be up to you to pop back and check if you have won!

New candy will be posted on Saturday 17th December.

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Good luck, take care Jane x

Sending you love ...

2011-12-11T15:25:00.003Z

Just a quick post from me today as I am busy busy bee!

I have made this card for my children to give to their grandparents this Christmas

and I have used those fab free papers once again on this creation.

Gorgeous flowers covered in Twinklets Diamond Dust for a frosty feel.

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I am entering this card in the Forever Friends Challenge which is 'Roses are Red'

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Just a quick reminder too of the fab blog candy available on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog.

There will be weekly candy available so don't delay pop on over and enter.

Thanks for popping by,

I do hope you are all coming to the end if not finished making your Christmas cards,

like me just need to be posted now!

Take care, Jane x

Gorjuss Magical Christmas ...

2011-12-06T16:00:00.002Z

I have a Gorjuss stamp for you today, in more ways than one.

This little sweetie is called 'Bear Skin' and I have been playing about with red

Promarkers for this one, something I don't normally have much luck with!

I was inspired by the free papers in latest issue of

Cardmaking & Papercraft called 'Berry Merry' designed by Jennifer Ellory.

The turquoise with the red looks fabulous, not something I would have put together myself

to be honest but this particular paper is my favourite from the stylish designs.

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I have also die cut some flowers from red felt using the Die-namics Prima Donna Petals and

then punched some buttons out of matching papers and added to the centres.

The sentiment is one of many from the Adorables range of stamps that I spoke about on my last post.

This particular one is from the 'Caring' Set.

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I am entering this creation into the 'Passion for Promarkers' challenge which is 'Celebrations'

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Thanks for popping by and your lovely comments on my last post,

take care, Jane x

Waiting for Christmas ...

2011-12-05T16:16:00.000Z

Just a quick little card from me today using the Adorables range by Jayne Nesterenko.

I purchased the complete set last year and as the name suggests they are just adorable!

Such an innocent quality about them don't you think?

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Pretty simple this one but I am rather pleased with the results.

Alittle bit of distressing, colouring and some ribbon & lace.

Can you believe it a card by me without any stitching, don't worry it won't last long!!!!

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Thanks for popping by, take care Jane x

Sending you Love this Christmas (Joanna Sheen DT Card) ...

2011-12-01T09:00:00.017Z

Hello everyone and welcome to my first DT card for the

Joanna Sheen Challenge blog which has launched today!

First Challenge nice and easy which is 'Christmas Wishes'

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I have used this gorgeous little santa from the Giordano Rubber Stamp collection,
such a warming face but cute with it don't you think?
Immediately I felt he would be super decoupaged and nice and easy to cut out too!

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Onto the receipe; holly backing paper is Dovecraft 6x6 designer paper titled contemporary Christmas;

musical paper was free with a magazine over the past few months, the brand is
HOTP titled forever Christmas;

Coloured using a combination of Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Prismacolor.
Holly die is TH Alteration; White card is Elegance Satin; buttons, bow, pearls from my stash;
Sentiment is also from the rubber stamp kit.
Finished off with liquid pearls and liquid applique.

If you regularly follower my blog you will already know I love hand stitching and I have
made it look like little old santa has skated the word 'love' in the ice beneath him using
a Bazzill stitch template!

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Now we would love for you to join the challenge too, looking forward to seeing all the talent there is and
the fabulous prize is a £30 gift voucher for Joanna Sheens store, wow!

Now if you joined us for the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog hop to win some fabulous ribbons,
well the winner of my prize goes to ....

Lainey; who said 'Good luck with the JS Challenge blog.
Love your blog, will pop back and become a follower when I have finished hopping!

Congratulations Elaine, please contact me with your details to claim your prize.

Make sure you check out the other DT members blogs to see if you have won!

Welcome to all my new followers and thank you so much for your lovely comments,
especially about my little westie Lizzie!
Love Jane x

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLEGE BLOG HOP ...

2011-11-24T09:00:00.087Z

Hello everyone and welcome to the

Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog Hop!!!

Our blog hop is to celebrate the launch of the

Brand New Joanna Sheen Challenge blog!!!

If you have landed here from Natalie's blog then you are hopping in the right

direction - If not then you need to pop over to Paula’s blog to begin.

Our DT have had a great time creating with loads of fab Joanna Sheen images
for our first challenge which starts on Thursday 1^st December.

As there is a week before our first challenge starts we have decided to do a blog hop where we have some scrummy prizes up for grabs!!!

Each DT member has a fab prize of pretty ribbons to be won

so there are 9 – Yes… 9 chances to win!!!

(ribbons may vary per prize/1 metre lengths)

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is become a follower of the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog here and then leave a comment on every member of the DT’s blogs on their blog hop post.

On 30^th November each DT member will pick a winner by random.org from their comments and announce their winner on their blog on the 1^st December when the 1^stchallenge goes live so don't forget to check back on ALL the blogs

to see if you're one of our lucky winners.

(if you do not claim your prize within seven days I will re-draw the candy)

I hope you are enjoying the blog hop and that you will join us for our first Joanna Sheen Challenge. We are all really excited to be on the DT and looking forward to you all playing along with us and seeing all the fabulous talent out there.

I would love for you to become a follower of my blog before you hop off!

From here you need to go to Sandra's blog to continue the hop!!!

Hop, hop, hop!!!!

Good luck everyone!!!

Jane x

Christmas Wish ...

2011-11-18T12:15:00.003Z

I have been playing around with more Kraft card today and this is the result.

This Tilda is called 'Hanging Ornaments' from Christmas last year.

I have also tried some crackle glaze on the edges of the Kraft card over the stitching.

Sorry for the picture quality what with these dull damp days and no sunshine!

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I am entering this card in the Just Magnolia challenge which this time round is 'Ribbon, Ribbon, Ribbon'

Can I take this opportunity to welcome my new followers and thank you all

for your fabulous comments.

Take care, Jane x

NEWS ...

2011-11-17T12:25:00.015Z

Just wanted to share with you all my fantastic news,
I have been sitting on this for a little while,
so excited that I can finally reveal ...

I am a DT member of the NEW

This is my first DT position and I am thoroughly looking forward to working with my fellow
members and the challenges ahead, make sure you are a part of it.
Thank you Paula for asking me and for all the hard work behind the scenes :)

To celebrate we will be holding a blog hop a week before the first challenge,
the hop will run from Thursday 24th until Wednesday 30th November
and there will be 9 prizes up for grabs as myself and the other eight DT members
each have a prize to giveaway!
7 days and counting
you have to be in it to win it!!!!!

You can become a follower right now

before the big launch, just click the logo!

Our first challenge will start on the 1st December.

Grab yourself the 'I heart Joanna Sheen' blinkie and spread the word.

Please come along and join us, what are you waiting for?
Take care, Jane x

Winter Wishes ....

2011-11-08T15:04:00.004Z

Today I have another gorgeous Tilda for you, this is Winter Tilda!

I am entering this creation in the Just Magnolia Challenge which this time round is 'Anything Goes'

I won't list all the ingredients because the items can be found on other posts on my blog. The only detail I should point out is the backing paper is printed from the Festive Favourites CD by Crafters Companion which was free with a magazine.
However should you have any questions I am more than happy to help where I can,
creativity shared and all that.

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Happy crafting peeps, love Jane x

Snowflakes are winter's kisses ...

2011-11-02T14:09:00.000Z

Hello again and welcome back to my creations. Another new Tilda for you today, she is called 'Ribbon Tilda' and she is yet another must have!

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I am entering this card in the Just Magnolia Challenge which is 'Merry Christmas'

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A quick list of all the craft goodies I have used;

backing papers; seam binding; buttons; Promarkers; Flexmarkers; Prismacolor; Doohickey die;

LOTV sentiment; Stempleglede Grunge collection; cheesecloth; Stickles Crystal Glitter glue; white gel pen; Liquid Pearls Opal White; Dew Drops; TH distress ink; hand stitching and finally the sentiment was included in the free stamps with Papercraft Essentials magazine.

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Bye bye for now, back again soon

Jane x

Winter Tilda ...

2011-10-28T16:57:00.001+01:00

Back again, I have been playing with my new Sizzix Bigz die called 'Tattered Pinecone'. I have been waiting and waiting for this die to arrive and finally Tuesday that day arrived. You know what us crafter's are like when new goodies are released!!!!

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I decided that the pine cones would go perfectly with another new addition to my crafty stash; Winter Tilda by Magnolia. The cones and fir have been sprinkled with Twinklets for a frosty effect. Again I have coloured this little cutie with a combination of Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Prismacolor. Some white gel pen dots followed by Opal White Liquid Pearls for the background.

The backing papers are a download combined with some white cardstock, distressed with Shabby Shutters. The sentiment and the shabby stamps are Lili of the Valley along with Stempleglede Grunge collection. I have highlighted Tildas pom poms and muff with Liquid Applique. Button and bell from my stash and some bakers twine to finish. Oh yes, for a change plenty of handstitching too!
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I am entering this card in the new challenge over at Just Magnolia which this time round is 'Merry Christmas'

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I have a couple more new dies and Tildas which I am currently shuffling around my desk, so I will be back soon.

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May I also take this opportunity to say thank you for all your lovely comments and welcome to my new followers too. Take care, Jane x

Merry Christmas Tilda ...

2011-10-25T14:46:00.005+01:00

I have been playing around with this Tilda from last years Christmas release
on Kraft card once again.

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Coloured with a combo of Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Prismacolor.

As before the background has white dots from a gel pen and then Liquid Pearls Opal White.

The banner has been glittered with Stickles Xmas Red.

All the backing paper is from the Simply Cards and Papercraft mag,
Forever Friends gift

Sentiment is from Lili of the Valley

Doily is from Joanna Sheen

Ribbon is Wild Orchid Crafts

Hand stitched with red cotton

Button, gems and pearls from stash

And once again that gorgeous Doohickey mistletoe die

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Currently playing with some of the new Magnolia release and my Tattered Pinecone Bigz die has arrived this morning so off to play!

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Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Happy Bear-thday ...

2011-10-24T15:55:00.001+01:00

Thought I would colour a Teddy Bo image the other night and this is the end result, this little cutie it called 'On his tod' Another card with the image being the largest part of the card which is a style I really like (can't you tell)!

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It doesn't really show well on the picture but the right hand side of Ted has been raised using foam pads in different depths right across to the left foot being just glued flat.

Some ribbon for his bow tie, a few gems, glossy accents for his nose, TH tumbled glass distress ink for the background. Computer generated sentiment and little hand stitching.

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I have been asked which Prismacolors I use to color these gorgeous little bears, so here goes;

I start with a base of Ginger Root followed by Light Umber, Burnt Ochre and then Dark Brown.

Once these colours have been applied I go lightly over the image with the Ginger Root again but without using the blending solution. In the darkest areas I use a little black.

This is just my choice of colours but I found it works for me. Just a matter of playing around to see what suits your technique/style best.

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I am going to enter this in the Teddy Bo Challenge which is this time round is Clean and Simple

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Happy crafting fellow craft addicts, take care Jane x

Rudolph Tilda ...

2011-10-20T16:39:00.003+01:00

Today I have a gorgeous Tilda for you; Rudolph Tilda. This particular stamp was part of last years Christmas release, but I think she is sooo cute I just had to dig her out and play.

I have stamped her on Kraft card and then coloured her using Promarkers for the background and her face and Prismacolor for the rest. I was trying to create a velvet look and I am rather pleased with how she turned out.

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The backing papers are a freebie from a mag back in the Summer, I think they are Fancy Pants? I have matted and layered some red cardstock onto gold mirri with lace trim. The mistletoe is a Doohickey die which is a new purchase for me. I have also used some rafia, hand stitched in gold thread and the sentiment is also freebie, distessed with TH Antique Linen. Oh there is also a gold heart pin amongst the mistletoe too!

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Just received some new Tildas from this years release, they are soooo cute (aren't they all)!

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Take care, enjoy your crafting and I hope you like todays card

Love Jane x

Little Holly ....

2011-10-18T11:13:00.002+01:00

Today I have 'Little Holly' from the wonderful Lili of the Valley latest release. This is the second card I have made using this little cutie but this time I have gone for a night time background. I have coloured her using a selection of Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Prismas to create this affect. As you can see I have taken my time and done it 'Pointillism' style.

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I have used navy linen cardstock, Papermania backing paper, Rymans white cardstock.

The sentiment is from the Adorables range of stamps, some red seam binding and I have recycled the holly leaves & berries from an old cracker, sprinkled with Twinklets diamond dust, all finished off with some more hand stitching. Almost forgot some Stickles Crystal glitter for the candle to give a warm glow.

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I am entering this card into the Lili of the Valley challenge this week which is 'Warm and Cozy'

Thanks for looking, take care, Jane x

Christmas Baubles ...

2011-10-06T18:59:00.002+01:00

Sounding like a broken record but I am loving the Lili of the Valley Christmas release. Today my cards are clean and simple using the 'Christmas Baubles' stamp. I think I am really getting the hang of colouring with red, as I have said previously not a colour I enjoy shading but finally I think I have got it!

I have also shaded using a white Prisma pencil as shown on the lovely Bev's blog HERE

Recipe, well some mirri card, Rymans white cardstock, stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black. Promarkers & Prismacolor, red gems for the holly berries and Cosmic Shimmer pearl pva for the mistletoe.

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Thanks to all my followers, old and new. Also like to thank my fellow Docrafters for all your lovely comments.

Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Joy to the World ...

2011-10-04T11:19:00.006+01:00

Today I have a card which I have made in celebration of World Card Making Day over on the

Lili of theValley blog.

I have used 'Moonlight Wishes' which is yet another irresistible stamp, I NEED them all!

This is my card especially for the occasion, crafting all over the world looking down from the moon!

I know we are all passionate about cardmaking so it is a joy to the world.

I have used non-traditional Christmas colours for this one for a change. Papers are a free download distressed with TH Antique Linen. Hand stitched, some ultra fine 'Lion's Mane' glitter and some liquid applique for here hat. Some white flock for the snow, coloured using Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Prismas.

The sentiment is from a HOTP old QVC craft set, many moons ago (excuse the punn)!

Some ribbon and pearls to finish.

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I have linked my favourite card I have made to date with a LOTV image which is here

I love LOTV, it was hard to choose as I have soooo many stamps and there are different techniques and colours that I like about them all but this one is a recent make and my first ribbon wreath so I am rather proud of this one!

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Thanks for popping by once again and to say 'Lee Evans' on his Roadrunner tour at the O2 last week was absolutely fantastic, crying with laughter, loved his final song and he finished off with his old routine of Bohemian Rhapsody!

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Take care, happy world cardmaking day

Jane x

Peace on Earth ...

2011-09-28T18:00:00.000+01:00

Today I have a Gorjuss, I think quite literally! Never happy coloring in red Promarkers but this is my best yet (well I think so). I have used Prismas over the pens to add definition and it is definitely something I will be doing again. These lovely Gorjuss girls look great when they are in such striking colours.

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Another fabulous sunny day and I am making Christmas cards, good old British weather. Onto the recipe, papers are from Summertime Designs and slightly distressed with TH inks. The flowers are Prima Painterly Petals Hydrageas and the ribbon is from the packaging. A few dew drops, a pin and some gems and hey presto, done.

The sentiment is a rub on from HOTP in a kit I have had for yonks and they were designed for Great Big Brads.

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If Mr Blogger is behaving you should be able to see today's card but I will be on a Thames Clipper on my way to The O2 Arena to see Lee Evans on this Road Runner tour, can't wait!
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Take care, enjoy your evening
Jane x

Teddy Bo Wishes ...

2011-09-26T16:21:00.001+01:00

Just a quick and simple card today to show you, back to sizing the digi to cover most of the card. I have done the cloud technique using TH tumbled glass distress ink, works well on this image. Matted onto cardstock and then hand stitched. The sentiment was CG and to finish three gems. I have coloured using Prismas as I really like the effect it gives on these gorgeous little bears. Finally not clear on the photograph but he has glossy accents on this goggles too!

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Thanks for popping by, playing about with bits and pieces on my craft desk so I will post again very soon

Take care, happy crafting Jane x

Twas the night before Christmas ...

2011-09-23T15:10:00.003+01:00

Updated: World Cardmaking Day Saturday 1st October, 2011

This is my favourite LOTV to date and I have also made another card especially for this day, please see HERE for that card!

Today I have a little cutie from the LOTV release earlier this month, I just couldn't resist, she is called 'Little Holly' isn't just fabulous!

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I have combined her with a ribbon wreath and sewn some red beads from an old Christmas cracker last year. The sentiment is computer generated as I wanted to look like little Holly is sneaking downstairs to see if Father Christmas had been!

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Hand stitching, goes without saying with me and of course some glitter for the stars and candle.

Backing paper is from Dovecraft 6x6 designer paper pack callled 'Contemporary Christmas' and the cardstock is from Core-dinations and is from a pack called 'Elements'.

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My news today is that I have won the Blog Candy here which is Male & Female CC Design sentiment stamps, lucky me, can't wait. Thanks very much Caz

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Thanks for popping by, take care Jane x

Go out and make a splash ...

2011-09-20T10:43:00.000+01:00

This is the Tilda card I have mentioned on my last couple of posts. I was asked to make a special card with the theme 'I do like to be beside the seaside'. I had done similar cards with this Tilda under an acetate dome before and I think they are really effective.

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The card is for Barbara Collier who is demonstrating at the National Floral Artistry show being held on September 22nd in Torquay 2011. It is from the members of the Aldershot Floral Design Club wishing Barbara well on her demonstration. Many of the club are entering the competition so I wish them all well especially Annette.

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Thanks once again for popping by

Love Jane x

Celebrate Every Day ...

2011-09-18T14:50:00.000+01:00

Today I have card which I have made for the 'Here Come The Boys' challenge this week which is 'Bingo' I have chosen; cute image, two squares and twine.

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I have had this LOTV stamp called 'Little Lorry Bear' for a while but ashamedly hadn't been inked so I thought I would stamp onto Kraft card and colour using Promakers, Flexmarkers and Prismas. I have also used some plain white Washi Tape which is another craft product I NEEDED but had yet to use. Hey, two items now used!

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Backing paper is HOTP Forever Christmas Cards paper stack which was free last month in a magazine. I have used Kraft card and a ribbler and some red card from my local craft shop. The sentiment is from a Hanglar stamp set called ' Messenger'. Buttons from my stash, bakers twine and some standard office staples. And it goes without saying some hand stitching too!

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Still playing with some of the LOTV Christmas cuties and I will post my Tilda soon.

Take care, Jane x

It's the most wonderful time of the year ...

2011-09-15T15:37:00.000+01:00

Back again, glorious sunshine here in the South East and I am posting a Christmas card!

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This stamp is from the Adorables range called 'Caring' I just love the images designed by Jayne Nesterenko, gorgeous warming images don't you think.

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Image coloured in Promakers, sentiment is also from the stamp set. Papers I think were either a mag freebie or download, sorry can't remember any more detail than that. Snowflakes are a Martha Stewart punch with Stickles 'Crystal' glitter. A little bit of stitching this time using a 'In Stitch'z' by Bazzill template called 'Flourishes'. Finally I have used a little TH 'Antique Linen distress ink.

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On a roll at the moment, loads of ideas and not enough time. I am currently playing with some LOTV stamps but I also have a Tilda to post too. Please visit me in blogland again very soon.

Take care, Jane x

Me to You Christmas ...

2011-09-14T15:17:00.001+01:00

Well I have been playing with my new Flexmarkers and I love them. The reason for buying them was because sets 1 & 2 have such pale translucent tones and they look almost like watercolours.

They work perfectly for good old Tatty here alongside my Promarkers. I have made three quick Christmas cards as you can see and this particular stamp is a new release called Winter Wonderland Dress Up which includes an embossing folder, not sure if you can make it out from the photographs?

It was quite difficult to line up with the stamped image but a fair result I think.

I have added a touch of glitter for the snowman outfit on all three but I have also used white flock on the hat and scarf on this final one. All sentiments are CG, a little hand stitching and a bit of bling.

The Flexmarkers I have used are Blue Grey, Glacier Blue and Antique White along with Promarkers, Powder Blue, Pale Blossom, Pale Pink, Ruby Red, Warm Grey 3, Pumpkin and Orange. Finished off the detail with 0.1 Letraset Fine Liner.

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Thanks for taking a look, love all your comments and welcome to my new followers.

I have plenty of mess on my craft table so I will be back soon!

Take care, Jane x

Dress Up ...

2011-09-08T15:27:00.000+01:00

After the new second release of LOTV Christmas stamps this week, some of which are coming my way yippee! I have dug out this little cutie (from my ever growing collection) for a quick card, Lili of the Valley stamps are just devine aren't they? Pretty simple card matting and layering, hand stitching, quick sentiment from Craftwork Cards and some flowers and ribbon to finish.

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Thats all from me today, I have plenty of fab craft goodies strewn all over my craft desk so please pop back soon to see what I have been up to?!?!?!
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Just had an email to say my Flexmarkers have been posted so double goodies for me tomorrow,
fingers crossed?
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Love Jane x

On your wedding day ...

2011-09-07T18:50:00.000+01:00

A quick wedding card I was asked to make; the brief pink, cream and pearls.

I took inspiration from the Royal Wedding Card I made for William & Catherine, I had stitched two love birds on their box to go with the stitched card so I thought this time around I would make the birds the feature on the card. Clean & simple was the look I was going for, job done!

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The backing paper is a freebie from Summer Time Designs; awareness kit download. I have also used linen cream card; cream seam binding; cg sentiment; pearls from stash; MS frond punch; Die-namics rolled rose die, all topped off with a little TH Antique Linen distress ink. As before I have made the paper aida on a spreadsheet, pricked the holes and then stitched in pink cotton.

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Take care, enjoy your crafting

Jane x

I'm Back .... Merry Christmas

2011-09-06T16:27:00.000+01:00

I am back!!!!
Had some family time whilst my Daughter was off school. I have done a little crafting here and there and new goodies too. Back to usual today, catching up on my work, walking the dog or should I say swimming with the dog in this weather!
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Well I have a Christmas card today, promised myself I would make some every month, I haven't done that but every little helps as they say! I got the idea for this card from the Hanglar website many many moons ago and I cannot find it to show you now but when I do I will add it so you can see why I was soooo inspired.
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Thanks for popping by once again, sorry it has been so long but I do have some cards in the pipeline almost ready to post so I won't leave it so long this time!
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Take care, Jane x

Winter Friends .... Gorjuss

2011-08-13T14:09:00.001+01:00

As promised another Gorjuss from the recent release 'Winter Friends' !

Again coloured in the Gorjuss style intended by the artist, which I just love.

Coloured using Promarkers and then dusted with TH distress ink 'Antique Linen' which seems to give me the effect I am looking for with these girls.

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Lost my mojo abit this week but yesterday I won some Spellbinders border dies which is brilliant as I don't have any Spellbinders. Just ordered the tan embossing mats recommended to get the best results so as soon as they arrive I will be away and I hope my mojo will come with them?

Today I have won some Oriental gold embossed paper from Papermania AND two digis from Crafty Sentiments. How lucky am I?

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Off to buy a lottery ticket seeing as my luck is in, fingers crossed!

Take care, Jane x

Gorjuss ...

2011-08-03T16:25:00.002+01:00

Today I have a card using one of the new Gorjuss, this one is called 'Toadstools', isn't just Gorjuss!

I can't believe the temperatures outside and I am posting a Christmas creation, mad or what, but I couldn't resist the new collection and playing straight away.

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I have stuck to the traditional Gorjuss colours, dingy, dark kind of style and I am rather pleased with the results. I have used Promarkers, TH 'Antique Linen' for the dusting and the same again but in disress stain for the snowflakes and a touch of Glimmer Mist. The sentiment is from a HOTP QVC collection along while ago so I can't find a reference for you. I have also used some Core-dinations cardstock I suppose you would say petrol blue kinda colour along with ???

you guessed it, plenty of hand stitching!

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Thanks for popping by once again and I have another Gorjuss in the pipeline so if you like this you might want to see the next, this time I am using 'Winter Friends' bye for now.

Jane x

A couple of quick makes ...

2011-07-30T18:00:00.001+01:00

As promised a coupe of quick makes using the same stamp which is from Anita's called Scribbly Flower Stamp by Docrafts. I didn't buy it here, I have had it for many years but this is a link I found for you.

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Pretty basic, square white card base, Coredinations blue cardstock punched with MS punch around the page called Cherish. Kraft card stamped with the flower using Versamark and a white embossing powder. Some pearls from my stash and some baby blue ribbon. The sentiment again stamped with the ink and heat embossed is from Whimsey Stamps.

This one is much the same with some hand stitching, green ribbon to represent the stork of the flower and some Crystal Stickles for a bit of bling. The sentiment once again is from Whimsey Stamps.

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That's it for me today, I have a few cards in the pipeline so I hope you will join me again very soon.

Take care, Jane x

A good friend ...

2011-07-29T14:13:00.003+01:00

Today a simple yet effective card and along the same lines as before, the digi from a Precious Moments colouring sheet,covering most of the card. Today I have coloured the image with a combination Prismas and Promarkers, some gorgeous liitle brads for the cufflinks and the sentiment was a freebie online somewhere, cannot find the link at the mo. Alittle bit of ribbon, Coredinations cardstock and finally alittle TH distress ink dusting!

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Oh yes some hand stitching, goes without saying and some glossy accents for his eye and a white pen for the spots on the tie which I have also decoupaged!

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Welcome to my new followers, I am very glad you have joined me on my card making journey

I have a couple of quick makes coming next so watch this space

Have a good day, Jane x

Nostalgia ...

2011-07-28T17:13:00.001+01:00

I had been waiting for the replacement 'Mini' stamp in the Papermania Nostalgia Classic Cars so I could make this card for my dear Hubby's birthday. Only got the stamps really for this one and as many of you will know there was a manufacture problem with the Mini so this is it, finally!

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I was inspired by Nics (coops) UTEE technique by freezing the heat embossed powder and then quite simply breaking, great fun and fab technique Nic, thank you. I found a thick piece of ribbon which I have recycled from somewhere! I thought it looked like a seatbelt?

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I am entering this card in the 'Here come the boys' challenge which this time round is 'Travel'
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Thank you for popping back to my blog and any comments you leave

Take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Teddy Bo & Bea ...

2011-07-22T19:12:00.001+01:00

What a cute couple, don't you think and as you can see I have used the 'dot' technique again

which I am loving.

A simple card with the digi taking up most of the front with a computer generated sentiment, some distress ink dusting (tumbled glass) and a couple of buttons from my stash, not forgetting some stitching!

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Thanks for popping by, happy crafting Jane x

Teddy Bea in the Spotlight ...

2011-07-12T15:27:00.002+01:00

This is my entry for the new challenge over at Teddy Bo; hence the title!

Still playing with the bears and making it large with the image again pretty much filling the whole card.

Loving this image since its release a couple of weeks ago; this Teddy Bea is called "Beach Bea" and I have initially coloured her in with Prismacolor and then dotted over the top with Promarkers to give this effect, rather effective me thinks?

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I confess this technique came about more by accident as I wasn't happy with the colouring being such a large image and all, so I had a go with the Promarkers and hey presto! I made a mask for Teddy Bea and dusted Tim Holtz 'Tumbled Glass' distress ink around her for the background and then again dotted with the Promakers to finish. A little bit of stitching (for a change) and some glossy accents for her nose and the puddle beneath her.

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Thanks for popping, lots of new Teddy Bo images for sale today so please pop over for your weekly fix. I received some images for my feature last week (very gratefully received Gayle, thank you) so I am off to have a play.

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Thanks to all my followers regular and new, take care, happy crafting

Jane x

Spotlight ...

2011-07-06T12:35:00.005+01:00

Today as promised I have the spotlight on the Teddy Bo & Co blog

Teddy Bo Blog

so please pop on over to see my creations using these little cutie pies!

WARNING

These little bears are very ADDICTIVE!

Catch a falling star ...

2011-06-30T16:54:00.000+01:00

OMG, still loving these little teddies and big style!

Again I have enlarged the digi to pretty much fill the entire card and combined her with some free papers from Simply Cards & Papercraft; papers by Fancy Pants.

Adore the colours and the sentiment along with some fab seam binding.
Took me an age to get the dress colour to match the bow as I only have a 48 set Prismacolors
but I am really pleased with the result.
Hand stitched once again, some Cosmic Shimmer Pearl PVA glue, liquid applique for the hat pom poms, glossy accents for her nose and a cute little button to finish.
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I don't know if you can really see it from the picture but I have put some 3d foam pads on the left hand side of her to raise her off the page and just double sided tape on the right, rather effective in real life.
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Thanks for popping by once again and I hope you like todays offering, as always any questions and I am more than happy to share.
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I have some more new Teddy Bo digis this week so there is a high chance that my next creation is another cute little bear?
Take care, happy crafting, Jane x

Celebrate in style Teddy Bo ...

2011-06-25T19:25:00.000+01:00

Finally managed to finish my entry to the Teddy Bo Challenge which this time round is 'Bling it on'

I thought I would go for a male card as it is so easy to bling up a girly card and I need to make more mens cards too!

Very simple design with good old Teddy Bo called 'on his tod' covering pretty much the base of the card, he is celebrating in style with his bow tie and top hat of sorts!

Large diamond for his arm and of course his glossy accent nose.

Coloured with Prismas and a dusting of 'Tumbled Glass' for the backing.

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Thanks for popping by, hope not to leave it sooo long until my next post, so much to be done and so little crafting time at the mo?

Take care, Jane x

Relax Teddy Bo ...

2011-06-17T17:02:00.000+01:00

Oh yes another beautiful little bear, this is my first attempt at the 'cloud' effect as shown on Bev's blog. I am really pleased with the results and well worth the purchase of ink dusters and a distress ink pad! I found it rather rewarding dusting the clouds! I know that stencils have been around since time began and are by no means a new idea in the world of craft but sometimes we forget techniques as fads come and go but this is one I will be sticking with and trying out different backgrounds for my stamps.

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No recipe today but please don't hesitate to ask should you require any information regarding this card

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Take care, the South has had plenty of rain these past few days so can we have the Summer sun back now?

No pleasing some people!

Take care, love Jane x

Time to Celebrate Teddy Bea ...

2011-06-13T18:00:00.001+01:00

As promised another Teddy Bea, she is called 'Top of the toadstool', isn't she soooo cute? I am beginning to sound like a broken record aren't I but I NEED them all!?!?!?!

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Lovely summer colours using the linen paper from the Tulip Collection and as you can see this card is not short of stitching!

As you can see it is an easel card with matching box and lots of little embellishments.

Made this card for a friend to give to her neighbour on her special birthday, recipient loves her garden and my friend loves these bears so not short of any ideas for this one.

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Thanks for reading my blog and I hope you will pop back again soon. I have another Teddy Bo on the go and I am also playing about with Humphrey from Humphrey's Corner.
Take care, happy crafting
Jane x

Picked just for you Teddy Bea ...

2011-06-10T13:00:00.005+01:00

Another Teddy Bea, I am just loving these little bears, they are just fab to colour with Prismas.

If you haven't become hooked already by these adorable bears, where have you been?

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Today's card has been made for the Teddy Bo Tuesday Challenge which is 'Shaped Cards'.

I have used 'Can you see me' on the inside and 'Three in a row' digis for this project.

I have never made a flowerpot card before but I have had great time getting to grips with the mechanics as they say and I am really pleased with the outcome, definitely one I will be doing again, very effective.

The template was a free download, the final size of the card is approx 22 cm high x 15 cm wide just to give you an idea, always difficult to tell from a photograph. The roses have been sprayed with glimmer mist which is not that easy to photograph but they have a lovely pearl sheen to them.

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The first picture is the card complete, you then slide the flowers out (like a bookmark) and you get the second piccy below ...

Finally I have a close up of the inside of the card and not forgetting Bea's glossy accent nose!

Can you believe it, NO STITCHING in sight on this card, I must be coming down with something!!!!!!

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Onto the components;

Kraft Card; Bazzill Green Cardstock; Pink card from my local stationers

Sizzix Bigz 3D Flowers by Beth Reames; 7 Large & 7 Small

Tattered Angels glimmer mist for the roses; Pearl; MS Branch Punch

Rafia & bug (stash) and ribbon from WOC; Papermania button; Stickles (Crystal) for wings

Rymans white cardstock; Momento Black Inkpad; Prisma Pencils

Dragonfly punch from Woodware

Ranger Glossy Accents and fnally; White Liquid Applique for the pom poms!

Sentiment is CG

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Thanks for popping by and hanging in there to the end of the post, love to hear your comments

Take care, happy crafting, Jane x
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ps - I have another Teddy Bea creation coming soon with lots of stitching?

Teddy Bea Special Day ...

2011-06-06T18:00:00.002+01:00

Well today I am totally happy with my creation, this card came together really well, although I do tend to pick and place items several times over before the light bulb comes on as they say!

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Teddy Bea again, she is from the digi called 'Three in a row', just love colouring these little bears.

Bazzill cardstock for the backing along with some Forever Friends paper. Ribbon, pearls and gems from my stash. A little Stickles (Cystal) for the butterfly and glossy accents for her cute nose. Sentiment is LOTV, branch punch as ever from MS. The flowers are Woodware, they come plain and you can then colour to match. I have just spotted them with a fine liner and then added a purple bead to finish.

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Thankfully we have finally had 24 hours of decent rain here in the South, about an inch, so no need to water the garden today, hurray!
No time to stop, off to blog hop and then???? you guessed it more crafting.

Jane x

Happy Father's Day ...

2011-06-02T14:24:00.001+01:00

Another little bear today, this little chap is called 'On his tod', bless him from Teddy Bo and Co, perfect for Father's Day.

As you can see I have had a go at a rosette, no dies just hand scoring. I think mens cards can be difficult as us crafters love to add bling, flowers and more bling so I have invested in a rosette die to make life easier in future and in the hope I will make more male cards!

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Backing paper from my stash (sorry can't find a brand) and the tan card has been recycled from an embossing die packaging, both papers have been distressed with TH Antique Linen. Hand stitching as always. Sentiment has been CG and finally coloured using my Prismas. Oh must not forget some glossy accents for the little bears nose!

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I am going to enter this card in the 'Here come the boys' challenge which is 'Father's Day'.

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Thanks for popping by, take care

Jane x

A little BIRDIE told me ...

2011-05-30T17:19:00.001+01:00

Just had to have this Tilda from the new release 'Sweet Rainbow', isn't she just adorable?

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I am going to enter this card in another blog challenge called 'Bingo' over at 'Addicted to Stamps'. I have never seen this type of challenge and I was intrigued to see what it involved. For those out there like me, basically it is a bingo board full of craft goodies and you need to make a card with three things in a row from the board. I have chosen cute image, flowers and charm (got some pearls too)!

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Loving the new craft medium of cheese cloth too, I thought it would be perfect for this image along with some rafia. The papers are a free download from Summertime Designs which have been distressed, painted with picket fence paint and then hand stitched and torn.

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Thanks for looking, really enjoyed making this one and pleased with the results too!

Jane x

because you're SPECIAL ...

2011-05-22T11:00:00.004+01:00

Yes you guessed it, another cutie pie! This little bear is called 'Love Letter' and I have coloured her in my favourite colour, as if you hadn't realised its GREEN!!!

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I won't go into all the finer details but should you require any information please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be very happy to help.

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Now off you go and buy some of these little bears, you know you want to. They are available as digi stamps so there is no waiting for the postman and the download is available pretty much instantly, what more could a crafter want?

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Take care, happy crafting.

Still enjoying the lovely weather here in the South East but we really could do with some rain now!

Jane x

Made with Love ...

2011-05-20T18:00:00.002+01:00

Today I have another gorgeous Teddy Bea, she is called 'Can you see me?' can't get enough of these little cuties! Coloured using Prismas which I am also loving. The reason for this card, well its a 'just because' got the fab free papers from Simply Cards & Papercraft and thought they would be just perfect.

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Hand stitched, goes without saying for me, flowers made using the Die-namics swirl flower. Sentiments are from Whimsey Stamps & Forever Friends (sorry can't find a direct link but the product code is FFS 9071100 All Loved Up). Liquid applique on her hat. Martha Stewart punch as usual. Button & pearls from stash. Oh yes the ribbon is from Cuddly Buddly which I had at Christmas and have only just bought myself to actually use it!

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Just realised I use Glossy Accents for all my Teddy Bo & Teddy Bea images!

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Take care, Jane x

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Thanks for looking

Home Sweet Home ...

2011-05-18T18:00:00.001+01:00

First of all I must apologise for the quality of the photograph, I took a quick pic before I posted it to the recipient! I have used some stamps I received for my birthday back in March and they are from Polka Doodles, Neighbourly collection. I masked the houses to create a street, coloured all the houses in Sandstone and then highlighted the new home in pink. The windows have glossy accents on them which turned out to be rather effective in the flesh. As you can see I have folded some more paper and stitched as I did before. The sentiment has been computer generated.

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The recipients move went very well and they were delighted with the card. I hope they will be very happy in their new house and soon they will make it home, doggies too.

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Happy crafting, Jane x

Just to lift your spirits ...

2011-05-16T18:00:00.002+01:00

Oh look that Gorjuss again, I did warn you didn't I! This one has been coloured using Prismas on smooth white cardstock. Again I am happy with the result but I am learning with the Prismas all the time, practice makes perfect as they say, although I am along way off perfect.

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I promise I will have a different image for you next time, maybe another Gorjuss or Teddy Bo which I am still loving or maybe not. So many addictive stamps at the moment, I can't resist I don't know where to go next?

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I won't bother you with the receipe I am sure you know the drill by know, if you have any questions please do not hesistate to ask.

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Jane x

Because you're special ...

2011-05-14T18:00:00.003+01:00

Todays version has been tried on Kraft card using Prismas, I am only just learning with the Prismas so I am happy with it but I have more to learn before I LOVE it!

I have found the blending process a bit more tricky on this card medium and also you loose the outline of the image too so I needed to use my fine liner to complete her.

Green as if you don't know by know is my favourite colour and this vibrant green is just Gorjuss!

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I seem to be going through a type of crafters block at the mo, lots of fab new images and stash and many partial creations but nothing actually completed!

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Again this pic looks a bit dull but its either too sunny (hark at me) and I get shadows or as todays card shows again alittle dull.

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Take care, Jane x

With Love ...

2011-05-13T18:46:00.004+01:00

Oh I love these new clear stamps, Gorjuss girls. This one is called Hang me up to dry, isn't she cute?

Now I have been playing with the same stamp but in different colouring mediums so you will see this little one a few times. This one is using good old Promarkers on smooth white cardstock. Photo isn't really doing it justice, a bit dark!

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I have adored the Gorjuss girls since time began and have waited for the new images to be released for sometime as many of you will know the creator; Suzanne Woolcott has been very unwell for sometime so I am thrilled that my addiction continues and I am sure you will join me in sending Gorjuss well wishes to Suzanne.

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Off to craft somemore, take care and I will be back soon.

Jane x

FR13ND ...

2011-05-10T18:00:00.005+01:00

I brought this fab little image on release once again before Christmas but never got around to inking it up, what with Christmas cards to make!

Green my fav colour again combined with turquoise, I thought the combination worked well and was suitable for a friend who has just turned into a teenager, grown up and not too girly and of course some attitude!

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Lots of stitching for a change, coloured using a mixture of Promarkers & Prismas. Fr13nd is computer generated. Pins from a blog candy win from Paula. Gems are from Anitas and the netting is from Trago Mill in Liskeard.

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The flowers are made using a die-namics die on plain copier paper which I blobbed (technical) with TH broken china stain and then spritzed with Tattered Angels pearl mist, completed with some pearl beads.

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I am going to enter this in the Passion For Promarkers Challenge 99 which is 'For a Teenager' I have not entered this challenge before or many others if I am honest, a bit scary!!!

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Thanks for popping by and a BIG WELCOME to my new followers.

Take care, happy crafting Jane x

Happy Anniversary ...

2011-05-02T18:00:00.004+01:00

Today I have a card using a LOTV stamp which I purchased on release many moons ago and my hubby really liked it so I kept it to make this Wedding Anniversary card especially for him. We are celebrating 20 years of marriage which is china (so china bath)! Also we are celebrating with a weekend away in Bath, how fab did that work out?

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Onto the ingredients, I won't waffle today and just give you the basics, if you want any more info please just ask, I don't bite - well not hard!

Anitas square card blanks. Papermania polka dot paper and Coredinations cardstock. Ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts. Flower Sizzix. Sentiments are both freebies online somewhere, sorry.

Martha Stewart branch punch. Gems are Anitas. Glossy accents for the bath water/bubbles. Prisma colours.

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Finally I have made two personalised buttons, they don't show too well on the pic but they are both on some blue/brown polka dot papers and one says our wedding date and the other says with love. Both were made on the computer with some (alot) of help from my wonderful daughter, Eleanor.

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I am entering this card in this weeks LOTV Challenge 'Love is in the air' and Here Come the Boys Challenge which is 'Anything goes'.

Love Jane x

Just For You ...

2011-04-30T18:00:00.001+01:00

Another Teddy Bo card for you to see today, green my fav colour combined with purple. I have been playing with some more felt flowers, they are such a dream to make! Also treated myself to the new Epiphany button studio which you can personalise your own buttons, these are my first buttons using some coordinating paper from Papermania.

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Bazzill green cardstock with some Papermania Capsule purple gingham for matting and layering, along with some brown Kraft cardstock. Lots of hand stitching, I find it very relaxing hence all my cards being stitched. Celebrate sentiment is LOTV and the Just for you is Anitas. Coloured with Prismas again and glossy accents for the noses. Pearls from ebay, can't think which seller sorry. Felt from the Felt Fairy using the Sizzix 3d die and MS punch for the branches.

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Thanks for looking once again, any comments you wish to leave or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, I am happy to share.

Take care, Jane x

To Say Thanks ...

2011-04-28T18:00:00.001+01:00

Just a quick post today, another one of the lovely Teddy Bo images, loving the colouring with my Prismas too. A simple card to say thank you for a male to give.

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Brown cardstock is from Core'dinations Elements pack, red cardstock from my stash. Glossy accents for his nose, hand stitched (for a change) and a couple of buttons and ribbon from my stash also.

The sentiment is from some freebie Pink Petticoat stamps from a recent mag.

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Thanks for looking, lots more in the pipeline so please pop back again soon.

Take care, Jane x

Thinking of you ...

2011-04-19T18:00:00.001+01:00

OMG I love these images, I have been playing with my new colouring medium; Prismas and they are just a dream to colour in. Lots of stitching on this card and I have used my Sizzix 3d flower die with felt this time and they are just gorgeous don't you think?

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Striped backing paper from Forever Friends Spring Time collection. Pink cardstock and Kraft card from my local stationers. Teddy 'Three Little Piggies' image, colouring medium PrismaColors. Felt from the fabulous Felt Fairy, pins from Wild Orchid of course. 'Special Day' sentiment from LOTV and the other is computer generated. Pearls and gems from my stash, oh and the little button too!
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Thanks for stopping by, playing with another of these fab teddies so I hope to post very soon, watch this space!
Take care, enjoy the fabulous weather (crafting of course) love Jane x

With Love ...

2011-04-14T18:00:00.002+01:00

Today I have used one of my old stamps; she is called Heidi from CC Designs Swiss Pixie collection.

I have coloured using my Promarkers this time with a touch of Stickles for her wings.

Cardstock is from Coredinations and MME (mag freebie sometime ago)!

I made the flowers using a new die I purchased a week or so ago called Die-namics, I used basic pink cardstock, scrunched it up, spritzed it with Tattered Angels mist and to finish a pearl bead. Branch punch is Martha Stewart. Sentiment is a stamp which was free with a mag recently designed by Pink Petticoat and my ever faithful punch with no name; the butterfly!

Pearls from my stash and of course hand stitched.

The polka dot paper was pleated and then hand stitched to secure in place.

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Take care, love to hear your comments

Jane x

A Special Guy ...

2011-04-09T18:00:00.002+01:00

I won this handsome chap in some blog candy and I love it, I hope you do too. This is a first for me as I have used my new Prisma Colors, I am rather pleased with the result but I certainly have a long way to go yet!!! My little baby boy turned nineteen recently and this is the card I made him. The tag was made using an old clothes label of his as a template and the old chord. The flowers were made using his old FT!

As you can see it is a DL easel card another first as I am rather set in my ways and like using square ones most of the time!
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Anyways onto the recipe, black/purple cardstock from stash, buttons and hand stitched. Boutique ribbon from the Papermania Capsule Collection, flowers die cut again from the Sizzix 3d flower die, Martha Stewart branch punch. 'Live out Loud' sentiment is from Elusive Images (not sure where you can purchase this now)! 'A Special Guy' sentiement from The Greetings Farm. 'SON' punched using a Quickutz alphabet, finally the square black gems are from Papermania Mosaics; Onyx & Diamond range.
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Hope you like it, take care, happy crafting
Jane x

Mother's Day ...

2011-04-05T18:00:00.002+01:00

Today I want to show you my creations for Mother's Day 2011. They are infact watering can cards, you should be able to make out the opening at the rear of the can? It gets harder and harder each year to make something different, a one off or in this case two!

I got the template off the internet and enlarged so I could make the cans out of Bazzill 12x12 cardstock. Simply wet glue together and then embellish with flowers, pins and babys breath from Wild Orchid Crafts and some handmade ones too, using Sizzix 3d flower die. The sentiment is from Sundae of Seasons by Polka Doodles. Butterfly is a Tonic punch adorned with gems for the trail. Button, raffia, angel hair, wooden heart and ladybird all from my stash. The leaves are again my MS branch punch.
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Thanks for looking and I hope all Mums enjoyed their special day!
Take care, lots more crafting to do
Jane x

A Birthday Recipe ...

2011-03-31T18:00:00.001+01:00

Today I have one of the adorable LOTV images from the last release combined with a 'baked biscuit'!

Pink Petticoat backing paper, Joanna Sheen doily, Whimsey 'created for you' sentiment and LOTV sentiment. A couple of flowers from the blog candy I won from Paula in January, some gingham ribbon from my stash and that fab technique from Janet at Pink Gem Designs for the baked biscuit. A little hand stitching and some sparkly gems to finish. Oh, nearly forgot a little red pearl for the cherry!

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I really enjoyed colouring this little image, especially those naughty little mice.

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Take care, be back soon, love Jane x

Sew a little happiness ...

2011-03-29T18:00:00.002+01:00

Another quick card today using the Pink Petticoat digi download as before, just a different sentiment from the set this time. Again I have used some more backing paper from the free papers in Quick Cards last month, I thought it went well with the flowers on the sewing machine. This time I have stuck some strands of scrap ribbon and then tied a bow of pink and green along with some pins and attached to the front of the card. Hand stitched as always and some pearls to finish.

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No ingredients today as they have all been listed over the last weeks posts, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

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Love Jane x

Royal Wedding Runner Up Cardmaking Competition ...

2011-03-25T18:00:00.005Z

Well this is the project I was working on that I couldn't show some weeks back and why I was gone from blogging land for a while. As you can see it is for the forthcoming Royal Wedding, the idea came to me very quickly but the planning and making of the card took over 20 hours but I am really happy with the result.

I chose to use the colours from the official wedding china, blue and gold with a hint of distressing.

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Onto the details, backing paper is from Pink Petticoat, hand stitched and distressed with Antique Linen from Tim Holtz. The paper aida was cg, again distressed with the same ink and obviously hand cross stitched! For the flowers I have used Sizzix Bigz 3d flower die and completed with pearl beads. Martha Stewart branch punch,some pearl sprays and two heart pins from Wild Orchid Crafts. As you can see it is an easel style card and for the bottom part I have used some fab lace from Cuddly Buddly and the sentiment is from LOTV.

I also made a matching box but this time I have stitched some love birds.

Not the best light to take the pictures in!

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Take care, happy crafting, Jane x

Love Birds ...

2011-03-22T18:00:00.009Z

I have made a card today using a stamp set from Woodware, I have found the quality of this brand of stamps poor in the past but I just love this bird cage and I have to say since my last purchase of Woodware the quality has improved 100% and I would recommend them now. Maybe its just me but I always found them very thin and prone to tearing. Anyways the cage is hanging from a couple of links and behind as the picture below shows I have stamped the sentiment 'A little bird told me...' which is included in the set.

The stamp set is called Bird Song (FRCL169) available at Sir Stampalot but I purchased mine from the Make It Show in Farnborough last month. I have stamped in Momento ink and coloured with Promarkers. Cardstock again is from LOTV (as per previous post). Backing paper is from Dovecraft, a 6x6 pack called 'Eastern Blooms' it contains 72 sheets of beautiful papers and I paid £1 again at the show last month.

Hand stitched as ever, blah blah. The pink card, pearls and ribbon are from my stash. Flowers and pin are Wild Orchid Crafts and a Martha Stewart branch punch to finish.

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Thanks for popping by and I would love to hear your comments

Take care, Jane x

Sew Special ...

2011-03-18T18:00:00.025Z

Today I have been playing with this digi from Pink Petticoat when I saw it I couldn't resist!

Love stitching on my cards (if you are regular visitor to my blog you will already know that)

but I do prefer to do it by hand!

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I have used backing paper also from Pink Petticoat but it was the free with Quick Cards magazine a few weeks back, some Kraft card and the digi is printed onto LOTV cardstock and coloured in Promarkers. Sentiment is one of a selection from the kit. Lace, buttons & gems are from my stash. Pins are Wild Orchid Crafts and the cotton reel & needle are dies from Quickutz, I have had them for many many years so I cannot find a link at this point. If I manage to source them I will update this post!

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A nice simple one today but very effective don't you think?

Take care, Jane x

Its Your Day Enjoy it ....

2011-03-15T18:00:00.002Z

Today I have one of the new release from LOTV, isn't it just gorgeous.
I have recently purchased my first Doohicky die after seeing it on 'All the things I love' blog by Bev Rochester and I am sure this will be the first of many! Both the image & fence I think work well together.

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Onto the goodies, lilac gingham card from one of those Payperbox sections at my local craft outlet, hand stitched as always. LOTV card stock for the image and coloured with Promarkers. Decoupaged the leaves slightly too. Rose buds from Wild Orchid Crafts, leaves were punched using a Papermania small punch. Butterflies from the punch with no name. Ribbon from my stash, pearls & gems also. It doesn't show but I have also used white Doodlebug flock on the little tail. Must not forget the sentiment is from Whimsey Stamps; birthday letter seals. I had these and others for my Birthday recently, I would highly recommend.
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Thanks for popping by, take care
Jane x

Wee Suzi ...

2011-03-09T18:00:00.004Z

Long time no blog, sorry folks I have been sooooo busy and also working on a card project which I can't show just now! Today I have a card using this gorgeous new digi from Wee Stamps and instantly I knew she would work well with the free Pink Petticoat papers in Quick Cards magazine issue 84 February.

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Onto the ingredients, I will be brief as I am sure you all know by now what to get where but if you have a question please do not hesitate to ask. Free papers as mentioned & the digi, coloured using Promarkers. Not had time to play with my new goodies; Prismacolor pencils, watch this space (if anything is worth showing that is)? Hand stitched as usual, sentiment LOTV, flowers 3d Sizzix Bigz die, ribbon WOC and finally MS frond punch.

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I will try not to leave it so long next time, lots of new goodies for my birthday and the Make It show last month in Farnborough, now just need some time!!!!

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Take care, thank you for popping by

Jane x

LOVE ...

2011-02-17T18:00:00.003Z

This is another anniversary card that I needed to make and I was inspired by the lovely free papers in Simply Cards & Papercraft; Nit Collection 'In the Meadow'.

Once again I have decoupaged the lovely image from LOTV and coloured using Promarkers to match.

In the collection there were also some hearts so I cut out two and stitched them together then filled with some teddy stuffing and finished off with a button from my stash. The flowers were made using the papers again and my Sizzix 3D flower Bigz die. Plenty of hand stitching and some buttons to complete the look

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Yet again I think this image really works well with decoupage, especially the book!

Thanks for keeping in touch and your kind words.

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Love Jane x

Birthday Fairy ...

2011-02-16T18:00:00.002Z

Today I have been playing with this little cutie! I just had to use her with the free Pink Petticoat papers in Quick Cards magazine, so perfect for this image don't you think? I have also used my new Sizzix Bigz 3D flower die, so these flowers are just my first attempts but they are so easy this is only the start, flowers on everything from here on in. I won some blog candy earlier this month from Paula and amongst my goodies was this lovely 'wish' charm and the heart pin, thank you so much Paula.

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Well for those that need to know, here goes on the products used. Anitas white square card blank, Pink Petticoat free papers, hand stitched. LOTV sentiment & stamp; image stamped onto Craftwork Cards cardstock and coloured using Promarkers. Butterfly punch with no name, it has been used so much that no identification is left on it, sorry. Stickles 'crystal' glitter for the fairy wings and butterfly trail. I have used some puff white paint for the fairy wand and head piece. Pearl beads for the flower centres from my stash, pearl gems from Docrafts. White organza ribbon is from Wild Orchid Crafts and finally the branches are made from a Martha Stewart frond punch.

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Thanks for popping by once again and any comments you leave, I really appreciate everything you lovely bloggers say about my creations.

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Take care, Jane x

Valentine ...

2011-02-15T18:00:00.011Z

This is the card I made for my wonderful hubby this Valentines. I had actually made it before my postings of this image on other cards but obviously I had to wait to post it!

Once again I decoupaged the lovely couple, such a dream to work with. I have used the papers free from last months Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine. Plenty of stitching (makes a change), ribbon, charm & pins.

The sentiment came with the stamp from Lili of the valley. Matt and layered onto Kraft cardstock, the stems and leaves were cut using the Bazzill In Stitchz templates. The flowers were cut freehand from felt and sewn together finished off with a pink bead in each one. I also made a matching box which was topped with the felt flowers once again and stitched.

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Happy blogging peeps, take care

Jane x

Naughty or Nice ...

2011-02-11T18:00:00.001Z

Today I thought I would share a Christmas card I made for a friend using a stamp from the lovely Simply Sassy range. I thought she would look great for a card using the words Naughty or Nice, a bit of a cheeky one! I have also used sentiment from LOTV to look like a bauble/decoration. Papers if I recall were a freebie from a mag, hand stitched (goes without saying) doily from Joanna Sheen and coloured using Promarkers.

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I won't waffle in too much detail but if you need anything else please just get in touch and I will let you know.

I love this new range from Sugar Nellie they are sooo good for teenagers, real attitude.

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Thanks for popping by, take care, happy crafting

Love Jane x

Hanglar ...

2011-02-10T18:00:00.004Z

This is my latest card, a guys one too! Really enjoyed colouring this one using the Promarkers again. The papers are from HOTP and old kit from QVC many many moons ago. Smooth cardstock from Craftwork Cards for the image and some old exercise book lined paper. I have used an EK Success punch for the spiral effect and my Slice machine to cut out the stars which have then been run through the Big Shot using an Tim Holtz embossing folder. Buttons and string from my stash and gems from Anitas. A little distress ink from Tim Holtz once again for the lined paper, Antique Linen. Sentiment is LOTV and a paper clip to finish. Of course I couldn't miss out some hand stitching!!!

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Thank you for stopping by, three days in a row, WOW

Love Jane x

Together Forever ...

2011-02-09T18:00:00.012Z

As promised another creation using this lovely stamp from LOTV. Again I have decoupaged the little cuties with the same layout. A couple of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, sentiment also from Lili of the Valley. The gem hearts are from Docrafts, Country Companion collection. The paper in this instance is from the Forever Friends Spring Time collection once again layered on Kraft card.

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Working on a Hanglar image for tomorrow so please drop by to see the finished result.
Its a guys card so no flowers I am afraid!

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Love Jane x

With Love ...

2011-02-08T18:00:00.005Z

I'm back! Today I have a card using one of the gorgeous new stamps from Lili of the Valley, Together Forever. As soon as I saw this stamp I just knew I was going to decoupage the image, I hope you can see? I wanted to keep the layout simple to highlight the main feature so I have just matt and layered some pink squares onto Kraft card and then hand stitched each one. Finished off with some flowers, branch, pins and pearls. Coloured using my faithful Promarkers.

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I am entering this card in the Lili of the Valley challenge which this week is - Romance.
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Thanks for stopping by, I will have another card using this image tomorrow.

Take care, Jane x

Dandelion Clock ...

2011-01-29T18:00:00.002Z

Today I have this gorgeous little girl from Lili of the Valley, I purchased her on launch along with several others as I just love their range. Haven't had much time to play with them but I know I won't be disappointed. I chose a simple layout for this one so that the focus remained on the little girl and I thought the sentiment also from LOTV was just perfect. As a little girl myself (along time ago now)! I used to pick the dandelions and blow them to tell the time, those were the days.

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Still loving the Kraft card so I have used it again for my base along with papers from the Forever Friends Spring Time range, all hand stitched. Craftwork Cards smooth cardstock again, coloured with Promakers and Stickles to highlight the little ones wings. Flowers are Prima Country Elegance finished with some of those little glass drops, can't remember the name or where I purchased them from, sorry. Finally a few Papermania gems to finish off.

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Thanks for staying will me, take care love Jane x

Toby Tumbles Birthday ...

2011-01-27T18:00:00.007Z

Sorry I haven't posted for a few weeks, I don't know where the time goes sometimes. I have been working on a couple of cards over this time but I can't show the results just yet so I thought I would show you a card I made for a friends birthday earlier this week. I used Toby Tumble again as I think he works for both male and female occasions and I really enjoyed colouring him in too!

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Right onto the items I have used, well Kraft card for the base and Cuddly Buddly digi Toby. Craftwork Cards smooth cardstock and sentiment. MS Cherish punch for the border finished with some thread and a button. Papermania gems for the corners and some Stickles for the bee trail. Backing paper stripes and border polka dots are both from Polka Doodles Sundae of Seasons.

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Thanks for popping by even though I have been a naughty blogger and not posted I really appreciate your time and comments, thank you.

Carry on crafting, love Jane x

It's Easter egg hunt time ....

2011-01-13T18:00:00.005Z

Another Forever Friends Easter card as promised. I have gone for the same style as before and just used another image from the Spring Time collection.
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Again the same square card blank, Spring Time backing paper and Kraft cardstock using the same Martha Stewart border punch. Image stamped as before and coloured using Promarkers once again. Silver heat embossed the sentiment from the same stamps collection. Blue ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts and two little blue pearls to finish.
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Be back soon, love Jane x

Some bunny loves you ...

2011-01-12T18:00:00.012Z

Today I have another Easter card from the Forever Friends Spring Time collection, just loving these little cuties. Only had one play with my new Sew Easy tool I spoke about on my last post and although it did what it said on the tin I didn't like it enough, so more playing me thinks. Stayed up and ordered some of the new LOTV stamps on Tuesday and as I type this I know some of you lucky peeps have received your goodies already so I am hoping mine will be here for the weekend?

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Onto the ingredients, I have had some questions about my last Easter Forever Friends card and the Promarker colours I have used. Thanks so much for your lovely comments especially on my colouring, I think I am getting the hang of them in my own style, my preference on these little cuties is dotting!

Promarkers used -

Cool grey 1 for the shadowing, bunny ears and ducks
Pastel yellow for the little ducky feet

Blossom for the paws, bunny ears and the heart pearls

Blush for the cheeks of bear and ducks

Vanilla for the base, followed by Oatmeal and then Sandstone

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Anitas square card blank for the base, a sheet of the Spring Time papers and some brown Kraft card. The image this time has been stamped with Momento onto Craftwork Cards smooth cardstock and then handstitched. The sentiment is also from the stamp range which I have heat embossed silver and the three little hearts were pearls that I have coloured using my Promarkers. Ooops nearly forgot I have used the Cherish Martha Stewart punch around the page punch (thats a mouth full) for the borders.

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Thanks once again for all your lovely comments and I will have another little cutie before the week is out so please pop by and say 'Hi'

Take care, love Jane x

Easter Wishes ....

2011-01-05T18:00:00.002Z

I know "Easter" I hear you cry, has she gone mad? I saw the new release of Forever Friends Spring Time over Christmas and the rest they say is history, just had to have a play. This is a tiny little card, 3.5" square infact and I have stamped directly onto the card base and coloured using good old Promarkers. The bunting goes all the way round the back too. Really cute don't you think? Not much else to say really as it is so simple apart from the photograph doesn't really do it any justice. Anyways all you need to know is that the Forever Friends Easter collection is available in all good craft shops but I did buy mine from Grafton Crafts, free (great) delivery and a good price, no connection just a very satisfied customer.

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Take care, bye for now, Jane x

Daughters Christmas ...

2011-01-04T18:00:00.002Z

Just wanted to share with you the card I made for my daughter this Christmas, I couldn't post it earlier as I knew she would view my blog and see it! On another note being a fairly new blogger my last few posts have been on a schedule so I do hope it is all going to plan and my posts are making sense??? As I type this all my family are at home, cooking a roast dinner and enjoying time together but when this posts both my husband and son will be at work and my daughter will have gone back to school so it will be just me and the dog, where did the Christmas holidays go???

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I just loved the release from Sjs Little Musings of a set of 6 angels and I knew that they would be just perfect for my daughter and also I wanted to use something that she hadn't already seen or hadn't been used for someone else, something more personal for her. She loves all my creations and makes her own for friends and family so she really appreciates the time and effort that goes into each one. Also makes it harder each time to come up with something so special!!!

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Another Anitas square card blank, Summertime Designs backing paper and some pearlised cream cardstock from Payperbox at my local craft shop. Tim Holtz distress ink for edging and the image was a digi and coloured with Promarkers. I have decoupaged my little angel in four layers to give her some depth. Stickles glitter for her wings, the sentiment was computer generated. Flowers and pin from Wild Orchid Crafts, gems for her halo are Papermania and finally my faithfull branch punch from Martha Stewart.

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Take care fellow bloggers, Jane x

Toby Tumble ...

2011-01-03T18:00:00.003Z

Isn't he a cutie, couldn't resist him. I have been playing about with Toby Tumble from Cuddly Buddly Crafts and he has been an absolute joy to colour. This particular card I have decoupaged five layers to make him stand out. I made this card before my new stitching tool so this one has been marked and stitched by hand. As I have layered him I have kept the rest of the card simple so that Toby remains the main feature.

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Another square card blank from Anitas, red cardstock from a Payperbox and Rymans white cardstock for the digi image. The 'Toby Tumble' collection come in stamps, digi images and decoupage. Coloured using the fabulous Promarkers and the sentiment is a sticker from Papermania I think? A little bit of Stickles crystal glitter for the bumble bee trail.

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Soooo many crafting goodies for Christmas, so little time but I hope to be back again soon.

Take care, Jane x

Happy New Year .....

2011-01-02T18:00:00.005Z

First of all I would like to wish all my followers and fellow bloggers a very happy & crafty new year, thank you all so very much for all your lovely comments during 2010, I really appreciate them and I hope you will continue to support me in 2011.

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As per my previous post 'Mr & Mrs' well the wedding was brilliant, food was great and a good COLD day was had by all and my MIL and her new husband Steve are settling into married life together.
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Today I have my 'Thank You' cards for all those fabby Christmas presents received, so I have made

a batch of this design. My daughter received a wonderful (shop brought) Christmas card with a canopy over a Christmas window and instantly I knew I was going to use it for this stamp which was amongst my prize from Sugar Nellie. Although it appears a simply design it has taken some time to produce a batch but I couldn't resist hand stitching which seems to be my bag just now!

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Well I have used Rymans white card stock to stamp the image using Momento ink and Promarkers. The buff card is also Rymans. The canopy was cut using my daughters Christmas card as a template and I have used Pink Petticoats paper for this. The sentiment has been computer generated, fnally the flower and branch are mini Papermani punches that I also won in the National Cardmaker of the year 2010. To finish a little Papermania pink gem.

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Treated myself to some craft goodies with my Christmas money so off to have a play. Easter stamps (organised or what) and a We R Memory Keepers So Easy tool so I don't have to measure and mark out my sewing anymore, watch this space!
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Thanks for popping by, take care, Jane x

Mr & Mrs ...

2010-12-22T18:00:00.004Z

Today I have a card complete with matching box that I have made for my MIL who is due to be married tomorrow, I wanted something really special and I know she will treasure it so I decided to go with paper aida and cross stitch in the colours of the wedding, cream & pale pink. It has taken me countless hours to plan & stitch but I am really pleased with the result.

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I have used Rymans cardstock and Anitas card blank, the backing paper is from Pink Petticoat (little fleurs). Cream linen card from my stash, flowers & ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts and the branch is a Martha Stewart punch. The pearls and beads are from also my my stash which I have wired together. Finished with Tim Holtz distress ink, Antique Linen. As before I have made the aida on the computer and hand punched the holes and then stitched.

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Thanks so much for dropping by and any comments you wish to leave.

Fingers crossed for the weather and the wedding?

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Love Jane x

Craft Goodies ...

2010-12-20T18:28:00.002Z

Today I have received a lovely parcel full of Papermania goodies which I won when I came second in the Papermania category of the National Cardmaker of the Year 2010.

Pic isn't too good as it has been rather dark today (sky full of snow)! but I hope you can see that I have brads, eyelets, flowers, gems, buttons, paper, glitter, cardstock, ribbon and embellishments in three different colour ways along with some templates, punches, card blanks and some lovely metallic markers.

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Thanks for all your lovely comments on my achievement, it really means alot.

Take care, Jane x

Merry Christmas fellow bloggers ....

2010-12-15T18:00:00.003Z

Sorry I have been away for some weeks, I have been busy catching up on making the Christmas cards. Pretty much done now apart from the three most important people in my life, hubby, son & daughter;

so no pressure!

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The card I have for you today started out just playing with the image and putting a nose on Tilda, I was rather pleased with the way she looked so I finished a card with her, hope you like her too.

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Onto the ingredients - backing paper is from Polka Doodles 'Sundae of Seasons'

edged using Tim Holtz distress inks. Adorable Tilda coloured using Promarkers. Sentiments from LOTV and the Adorables range. Martha Stewart snowflake punch, glittered using crystal Stickles. Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. Bells, heart, beads and red nose from my stash.

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Thanks for dropping by and any comments you wish to leave, off to blog hop now, take care everyone

Jane x

National Cardmaker of the Year 2010 continued ...

2010-11-23T18:00:00.004Z

Found out today that I have also come second in the Papermania category of the competition!!!! This is the only photograph I have of my creation but I am not really sure whether you can make out that it has infact got an acetate dome on it, complete with liquid embossed rain drops?

'Cardmaking & Papercraft' Magazine have posted their photo of my entry on their website but that doesn't really show the dome either.

I think you can just see some raindrops? I wish I had taken some angled photos now.

Thanks for looking, can't wait for my new goodies although I must admit I am still making Christmas cards so I haven't really got time to play anyway!

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I must say CONGRATULATIONS to all the finalists, it was great to see all the creations in the magazine and online.

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Take care, Jane x