JOANNA SHEEN CHALLEGE BLOG HOP ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ....

 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ....

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