Published ...

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Purchased the new edition (74) of Simply Cards & Papercraft today and found a card I sent a while ago has been published on their letters page!!!!!!!!! I know it sounds cheesy to say I had forgotten about it but I really had, with so much work to do and not alot of craft time it really had slipped my mind. In the past I have had confirmation emails to say I was going to be published but not this time so it was a complete surprise. The card has been made for my daughters friends birthday next month, it is soooo her, I hope she likes it too?

I featured this card on my blog back on the 3rd June along with another colour combination.

http://thecraftbucket.blogspot.com/2010/06/swiss-pixie.html

Thanks for looking, take care

Jane x

Nostalgia ...

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Today I have made a card using this lovely stamp from Papermania and the new Nostalgia range by John Byars. Fell in love with the image, just had to have it. I have kept with the Nostalgia look but I am working on some brighter cards too. Decoupaged the little girl which I have coloured with Promarkers. Backing paper from an old Magazine cd freebie. Ticket stamp from Inkadinkado, flowers from Wild Orchid as always. Branch punch from Martha Stewart. 'Just Because' sentiment from Personal Impressions. Gems from Papermania, charm from Crafts U Love. Edges inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Antique Linen. Ribbon and buttons from stash.

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Thanks for visiting my blog, take care

Love Jane x

I just love you ...

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Another adorable image this time from Mo Manning which comes complete with the sentiment. The little girls face and the cats just say it all really. Decided to use pink (for a girl) and turquoise. Wanted to keep it simple but say so much and suitable for any occasion. This is my first Mo Manning image and I am sure it won't be the last why not take a peak at whats available here http://digitalpenciltoo.com/

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Stamp and sentiment from Mo Manning called Patience there is also a boy version.

Papers are from Zoe Pearn, white cardstock from Rymans.

Coloured using Promarkers, hand stitched, buttons & ribbon from stash.

Gems and square card blank from Anitas.

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Thanks for looking, take care

Jane x

Hey Dude!

Today is a really clean simple card for the guys. Used a A6 card as a change from a square one. Stamped 'My Guy Ian' which I love, a joy to colour from the Greetings Farm, coloured using Promarkers. Inked the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Inks. String from stash, star cut using the Slice, embossed with Cuttlebug folder and finished off with a button. The sentiment 'Dude' is from the Greetings Farm again and the 'Hey' is CG.

Thanks for popping over to see me, loving this weather, long may it last. Made a New Year resolution to make ten Christmas cards a week, lasted a couple of weeks and now with the sunshine I can't bring myself to start up again!

Love Jane x