Peace on Earth ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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