Allsorts meets Candleford...!!!

Hi...over at Allsorts they have a super fab sketch this week..so I thought I would give darling Windswept an airing for this...and while I was colouring her I thought she wouldnt look out of place in 'Lark Rise To Candleford'..I just love all the period stuff and the fact its nice and gentle viewing on a Sunday evening....anyway..the DP's are Papermania Capsule Collection range in heather added a few little gems to her hair for a bit of bling...do go and check out the DT cards..truly lovely..oh and there is a DT call too....
Hugs
Jan...x

Just a couple of cards....

...well..ok..3 then...

Hi guys...just thought I would share these with you...had a nice couple of days crafting...and made an assortment plus a couple of challenges which I will share with you tomorrow...I hope you're all well and happy and I must thank you all for your lovely comments you have been leaving me...they are all so appreciated and cheered me up no end....the interview went ok the other day but I have to wait a week before I get an answer..but I have another lined up for monday..so..again..fingers crossed...
big hugs all round...catch up with you all tomorrow..
Hugs
Jan...x

I've been at it again........

Hi... I've been playing with my stamps today..I've dug out the flowery one's that I haven't bothered with much ...flowers have always been 'my thing' when making cards over the years...and as much as I love the cuties..I'm trying to get back to grown up cards...it was my cousin who made me think about this...as she said the other week when she was asking if I had any cards she could buy...when offered darling Tilda..she said 'you can really only send that to a little girl'...well I'm not too sure of that ..but did see her point...so I've been playing...I'm quite pleased with this one...

even though it was after I took the pic I realised that the sentiment was crooked..no don't look !!!
and as for this one...

...yes..I've been at it again... with Promarkers this time...at last I have found a use for them!!!..I've only got a few...so yes I made the DP and then I stamped 'mum' using some Papermania stamps that I bought and hadn't used..and then punched some flowers from the homemade paper and a few candy bits a bit of sparkle and there we have it..my first Mothers Day card....I'm quite pleased with this too....
Its late and I should be getting some sleep as I (at last) have an interview tomorrow...fingers crossed...just hoping that I can get the ink off me fingers!!!!
Night all..
Hugs
Jan....xx

Penny Black Challenge - Something Sweet....

Hi..now when I saw this weeks challenge over at Penny Black was 'Something Sweet'..I immediately thought of Fondant Fancies..the lovely pink and lemon colours and that odd chocolate one too...so I found the sweetest PB image..darling Ted could be holding one of those yummy Strawberry Creams Chocs....so I went with that..and the DP with hundred and thousands on went with the theme too..mmmmmm good enough to eat!!!
Do check out the yummy DT creations...mouthwatering.....
Slurp!!!...lol
Jan...xxx

Make do and mend....

Hi Guys...now you know I was moaning last week about not being able to buy more stash due to lack of funds..well this morning I was having a hop around my fav blogs to see what you all been up to and the amazing Kath...(I covet her blog as she is a total inspiration) has come up with a brilliant idea....well its brilliant to me anyway...making you own stash..ie DP's with just a bit a plain white cardstock and your trusty Copics...or whatever...she inspired me so much that I had to have a go...here my effort...(its the paper you're looking at...lol..)

I love plaid paper so I thought I would use that as an idea to keep it simple and used a ruler to keep the lines straght...do wipe the ruler between colours..and hey presto...Pattened paper...Do go and check out Kaths blog she make amazing cards...
Well thats my 'Blue Peter' bit for today...lol
Hugs
Jan...xx

OOooooo I've Won!!!!.....

Well this cheered me no end this morning... I have won last weeks Totally Gorgeous Challenge - All in One... Yippee!!!! Thank you all at TG for choosing my card ..its was this little Gorjuss one that did it!!!!!

Thank you ..Thank you..Thank you..again girls!!!!
I'm off to do a little dance!!!...lol..
Hugs
Jan...

Cards for fun...and a couple of challenges.....

Hi Guys.....I've been really fed up this week...must be the January blues...I'm feeling the pinch at the moment ... not working and all....that's depressing...I've applied for 6 jobs since Christmas and not one has got back to me...even to say thanks but no thanks....Anyway...had a bit of sort out of stash and put some that I dont use/want anymore on eBay....I want to buy more stamps you see....got my eye on some Hero Art ones...so I hoping I might be able to get one or two (well we all know it wont be one!! lol) next week....We'll see...so back to what I came here for....some cards to show you....first one is for Friday Sketchers...fab sketch this week..nice and simple the way we like it...and I used what is now my fav PB stamp and some of my new DP's...(see I dont know why I'm fed up as I did have a little spend last week).... have a look isnt he cute...

The DP is 'Hugs & Honey' I love this type of 'Dolly Print' flowery look...ok next card is for Stampacular Sunday Challenge..its a colour(?) one this week - Black, White and Silver...with a frendship theme...ok mine doesnt look that friendly...but its what I call a 'grown up' card...have a look....

I stamped the flowers onto the DP and cut them out...ok not rocket science I know but I love the look...I have also embossed the black card with Cuttlebug Swiss dots..but you cant see it in the pic....Next!

I made this and the next card to cheer me up..I wanted some spring colours and as this darling little Hedgie is holding my favourite flower - a daffodill ( cos they are usually the first flower out for my birthday in March) I thought it would be perfect...and as for this little Teddy...

Isnt he just fab...marching along with his satchel...so cute...see..I'm almost cheery again....I'm off to see how the bids on eBay are doing...have a fab weekend!!!
Hugs
Jan...x

ABC Challenge - M for Masking - DT Card

Wow...how much did you all enjoy last week's challenge??? We had a record breaking number of entries...I wonder who will bag the fab prize from Lacey at Stamp & Create and be in our Top 5 !!!

Anyway this week is:

'M for Masking'

Not something I do very often I have to say but I really enjoyed making my card and maybe went a bit OTT with it..I maked 3 times!!! using my very favourite Magnolia Daisy Stamp...The card is a tad larger than I usually make..it had to be to fit in all those Daisies!! lol....Now maybe some of you are new to this and if you would like some tips our lovely Vicky did a tutorial which can be found here if you need help or even a refresher.

We are sponsored by...

Whiff of Joy stamps this week, who have donated this fab 'Henry Mouse Hugging Heart' stamp for the winner of this challenge:

Onto my card....

The DP's are Papermania Capsule Collection Range in Red Hot..gorgeous colours...I kept it simple as I think the daisies says it all and just added a few Card Candy's and a tulle bow...I hope you will join us at ABC this week. do go and check out my 'teamies' creations and we look forward to seeing yours!!!

Have Fun!

Jan...xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge - Thank you

This is my entry for this weeks Just Magnolia challenge...this week is a Thank You...and I used a very pretty Tilda together with Papermania DP's Capsule Collection in Heather..the are fab DP's I have to say...the colour is so lush....I used a MS border punch and the leaves is a Sizzix die...kept it simple...
Thank you......
Hugs
Jan...xxx

Carols Fun Sketch...is back!!!

Hi..this is my entry for Carols Fun Sketch Challenge..the lovely Carol always has fab sketches which is just what you need to get the old mojo working...I used a cute Tilda for this and the DP's are K & Co...I just love these colours together...hope you get time to join in too...
hugs
Jan

Teddy Stampers Challenge #2 - Recipe..

Now how could I not want to enter Teddy Stampers new Challenge Blog...you just cant beat a Teddy for cuteness!!!..lol..I still have my old Teddy..he's a bit battered now...but he has a very smart knitted suit that keeps him in tact. He was bought for me when I was born by my Auntie Louie...and in my baby book that my mum kept..he is listed as one of my favourite toys along with a saucpan lid and wooden spoon!!! lol..anyway..back to the challenge...I used this retired (so I'm told) image of these saucy girlie Teds...and the recipe is 1 ribbon, 2 DP's and 3 brads..now I dont normally 'do' brads...as they are so fiddly but I made the exception this time the DP's are Forever Friends Pink Parfait which I have to say are just too delicious...
do go and check out this new challenge as I'm sure you will want to join in....

Sugar Bowl meets Totally Gorjuss...and A Spoonful of Sugar....

Over at the Sugar Bowl Challenge this week there is a fab sketch by Kathy with a bit of distressing...and...Totally Gorjuss Challenge has a theme of monotone - as in one colour of your choice...and A Spoonful of Sugar wants to see lots of layers...so this is my card....

..I used all my scraps of black and white DP's I could find..but cant name them..mind you some of them could be Doodlebug...I distressed the edges as required for the Sugar Bowl challenge...and coloured my favourite Gorjuss Girl...and added a little faux stitching...the Dt cards are very inspirational do go and check them out...
take care
Jan...x

Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Pink & Grey.....

Hi...this is my entry for Cute Card Thursday the colour combo is one of my many favourites - Pink & Grey..and I coloured a sweet Doraline as she hasnt been out much lately..lol..the sketch was quite simple but thats how we like them!!..the DP's are a mixture of MME and a digi download... few bits of Craftworks Card Candy and a bit of glitter....do pop over and check out the DT creations...
Keep warm...
Jan..x

Paper Play meets Paper Take Weekly

This is my entry for this weeks Paper Play Challenge - Furry Friends and I used the really fab sketch challenge over at Paper Take Weekly...I coloured up Tilda's best friend - Rufus for this as he seemed perfect for the job!..the DP's are Sizzix and I just kept it simple...do check out the DT's creations...
I'll be back with more later...
Hugs
Jan...x

Get Sketchy meets Allsorts....

I'm back with another card that covers two challenges...a great sketch from Get Sketchy and over at Allsorts a colour combo challenge of Pink & Brown...

...the DP's are Basic Grey..and I coloured Darling Tilda with Polychromos pencils....do go and check out the DT creations...truly lovely...
Hugs
Jan...x

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Colour Combo...

...is Blue Cream & Gold....

..a great challenge this week at Penny Black which gives me a chance to use my fav PB image..its so cute... the the DP is K & co...I used a satin gold card..not too shiny and added a organza bow with a silk flower and lots of pearls... and a touch of gold glitter..do check out the DT creations...so lovely..
Hugs
Jan...x

Stamp Something meets Fussy & Fancy......

Hi all..well I've had a lovely crafty weekend..and have got lots of challenges done...but I'm going to pace myself... so here is the first one....

..this is for Stamp Something Challenge which is a colour combo of Blue & White and for Fussy & Fancy challenge which is 'Winter'...I thought that this cute PB Puppy did the trick nicely..the DP is Forever Friend..with a bit of Bazzill cardstock and I added a sprinkle of pola white Flowersoft for the snow effect...do go and check out the DT creations..
Hope you all had a fab weekend I'll be back with more cards later..
Have fun..
Jan..x

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge - Sketch by Fiona

Hi I'm back with my DT card for this weeks Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge...Fiona has come up with a fab sketch for us and a great prize too...you could be in with a chance of winning these two little darlings from Sugar Nellie.


..For my card I used K & Co DP's a darling Tilda..she is a Christmas one but I think she covers most occasions really..used my new MS border punch..which I'm sure you will be sick of seeing...lol... my usual punched flowers...and added some pearls. Do go and check out the other 'teamies' creations..they are just fab..and we hope you will join in the fun and I look forward to seeing your creations...
bye for now...
Jan...x
PS..ooer I don't know what happened with the layout of this post...lol think I must have pressed the wrong button....lol...

Creatalicious Challenge - My Last Dt Card....

Hi guys..this is my last DT card for Creatalicious Challenge and I'm very sad to go..thank you to Bec and Cheryl for the opportunity to be part of the team..I have loved every single challenge...Now for this months challenge... we dont want to see any stamped images but you can stamp sentiments and use punches,diecuts and stickers(anything as long as it is not stamped or a digi image)...well I had to dust off my dies for this one..and chose Darling Boo Bear...now until I came back to stamping..I was heavily into die's and Boo bear was a very favourite..in fact every card I made had him on it in various guises...Now this one I created myself I have to say...sold a couple on eBay and then everyone copied...and that was that...the flower pot is Sizzix and the 'leaves; are a Quickutz grass die...Sorry cant remember where the DP's are from...little punched flowers and butterflies...everyone loves a Teddy Bear...do go and check out the teams creations and we hope you will join us this month...cant wait to see your creations
Hugs
Jan...x

Something Simple.....

Hi guys...well after yesterdays trauma..I decided that I would do something simple and dug out my little Hedgey friend and have a play..and I'm going to enter him for this weeks challenge over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This week they have two sketches..both fab but I chose to do #2...

..the pretty DP's are Forever Friends Pink Parfait Paper Pack..(yes one of the new ones..)these are just so pretty that I broke my heart to cut them..but I think Hedgey compliments them perfectly....
Oh and look at old grumpy here...

...she's sitting on my crafting chair next to the rad..with a perfect view of the garden especially the tree with the bird feeder on...she's fed up as she cant or I should say WONT go out because of the cold and snow...she is such a wuss..!!! oh and Darling Lily is not talking to me as I forgot her cat sweeties when I went shopping this morning...its a tough life innit Lily...???
Take care all....I'm off to turf her off the chair as I need to get on...
catch you later...
Jan...xxx

Now for something different...and a challange...

Hi Guys..you might want to get yourself a cuppa while reading this..its a sorry tale...so much for my New Years Resolution...'Not to buy anymore Stash'...'Stash' being DP's..now I don't really need any..I must have every paper pad that has been made from Basic Grey to K & Co to Doodlebug etc...you get my drift..(no snow pun intended..but yes we got more of the damn stuff today..ok..ok fed up with it now...getting a bit cabin feverish!!!! lol)...oops sorry...ok... where was I...oh yes..DP's..I have loads..and I mean loads...DB thinks I'm crazy when I drool over them...but hey..we all do it...

Now...on Monday...I was just having a little stroll around the websites...(Cutting Edge Crafts) and I happen to come across Papermania latest releases...I just thought I would have a peak..as you do...I'm not totally keen on some of their stuff but I'm trying to wean myself off Tildas for a bit ... well that little peak resulted in me buying...(shhhh don't tell...) 4 new pads...!! and one of them was 'Honey & Hugs'...they looked really pretty and I thought they would do nicely for spring and Easter...well they arrived yesterday (fab service from Cutting Edge Crafts...and no p&p!!!) and boy they are gorgeous..(and they have cute little rubber stamps and stickers and rub on thingys all to match)..some of the papers have the little characters on and I just thought well I'll see if CEC have the stamps in stock...ummm..and do you know what?..that cute little lambie one just happened to jump into my shopping basket and before you knew it he was on my doorstep this morning!!!..(thanks again CEC!!)

I just had to ink it up and make a card..or so I thought...well it was decided that he didn't look right stamped in black and so I had to improvised with silver ink and a bit of black..anyway we got there...did bit of colouring in err...grey...and then got the papers together...thought it would be fun to have one of the sheets with the lambies all over..a little bit of the lovely pink stripes ..a little bit of border punching and bit of that lovely sparkly ribbon I got from hobbycraft the other day...(opps dont tell)...maybe he'll look good on a nestie..no..dont like that..unstuck him and tried him by himself..no don't like that..unstuck him...maybe the nestie was fine after all...ummm..ok..punched flowers..card candy...a bit of sparkle..there..done...then I realised that I have covered up most of the lovely DP that I bought the rubber stamp to go with in the first place!!!...Have a look..see what I mean..

and after all that I'm not totally happy with it...but I'm going to enter it for this weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday - All New!!.....now where's my Tildas......
Keep warm...xxx

A B C Christmas Challenge - B for.....

....Bell...and as its Helen's challenge she has added an option of Glitter....

...So for my DT card for this week's A B C Christmas Challenge...I have used the lovely Tilda with Bell but gave her a real one with a lovely glittery bow...

...I have also added extra glitter to the silver snowflake for extra glitz....The DP is Forever Friends and I used a touch of Pola White Flowersoft to Tilda's hood and coat and to the snow...Do go and check out my 'teamies' creations and we hope you will come and join us this week... We are really lucky and have some great
sponsors joining us for a lot of our challenges coming up! This week we have the pleasure of Simon says Stamp
they are offering our lucky winner of this weeks challenge
a $15 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp
and Samantha is offering an extra prize this week of a Guest Design Spot
Looking forward to seeing your creations...
Hope you're all thawing now...
hugs
Jan...x

More Snow..and more Challenges!!!!!

Hi Guys..I hope you're all keeping nice and warm... we've had more snow overnight here in Kent...cant go anywhere..too cold and icy..so I've been crafting...I found loads of challenges to get the old mojo working...

first...

This is my entry for this week's Allsorts Challenge..they have a fab sketch to follow and I chose a 'Peach & Pewter' colour combo and used my new Martha Stewart border punch. The DP is by Paper Cellar..I do like plaid paper!!..had to colour a darling Tilda for this... and I'm quite pleased how it all turned out!!!...do go and check out the DT cards..they are truly fab...
Now the next one...

...is for Sugar Nellie. ..another sketch...and I coloured a cute little Manga girl for this...the DP is by Sizzix...I doodled a little faux stiching and added some craftworks card candy...

Next...

..is for Magnolia Down Under..now you all know my love of Magnolia's Tilda so I just had to have a go at this one..They want you to use a stamp thats meant for one theme which you can use for another. I choose this cute Christmas present Tilda as I think she is great for birthday cards too as she has just a little piece of holly in her hair which you can cover with a tiny flower, like I have..lol..the DP is Basic Grey and I used one of my fav colour combo....do go and have a look at the lovely DT cards... and they also have a DT Call at the moment which I'm thinking about entering....

..the next card...

..is for Truly Scrumptious...they have a fab sketch and colour combo challenge this week...Pink Green and Black...I used my cute litle ketto stamp for this..she hasnt been out much lately and I thought she would suit the K & Co DP's...I added little co ordinating punched flowers and Craftworks Card Candy....

and Finally....(phew)

...is for FOUR Challenges...lol...I used the fab sketch over at Secret Crafters Saturday Sketch..and used one of 'my fav colour combo' which happens to be the challenge over at Everybody Art Challenge...and the Quixotic Challenge is 'Hot Chocolate' which I thought summed up the colours nicely...and last but not least...the Basic Grey DP has hearts on it and I used cute pearly hearts and a Magnolia stamp with hanging hearts....so I have entered it for the A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 'Hearts'...
Now I'm off for a lie down...lol..well at least a cup of tea..to get over this long blog....
Stay Warm and thank you for all your lovely comments...truly appreciated...and I'll be back a little later to have a hop around..checking out all your lovely creations...
hugs
Jan...xx

Two Cards...Four Challenges....

Hi Guys...well as its been so awful outside today ..I stayed in the warm and found some challenges to do...My first card...

is for Allsorts Challenge..a great sketch and you have a choice to either show off the craft goodies you got for Christmas or be good and use up your old stash!!!..well I'm showing off...lol..DB (Dearly Beloved) bought me loads..including a Martha Stewart around the page punch set..and I have used it on the corners of the DP and cardstock..also he gave me some vouchers for Hobbycraft so I stocked up on K & Co DP's and some embellies...Pearls etc., and I have used them too...
My next card

is combined with Sketch Saturday, My Time to Craft Challenge - Blue & Brown and Totally Gorjuss - Thank you card....I used the fab Saturday Sketch to make the Totally Gorjuss card... in Blue & Brown..!! the DP is Basic Grey..I love is combo..and have used my other christmas pressie from my sister...another Martha Stewart border punch..oh and the punches for the flowers were bought by DB too...its amazing that he knew what I would like...mind you I did leave a wish list or two lying around..lol...
and lastly...here's another thing I made earlier....

...lol...well it just had to be done!!!
Keep warm....
Hugs
Jan...x

A.B.C. Challenge - L for.......

'LAYERING'

This week at ABC we want to see lots of layers on your creations ... either layered papers or images.

We can't wait to see your creations and The wonderful Lacey and her shop Stamp and Create is sponsoring us this week..

....she will be choosing a winner and will be offering that person a special prize.

Heres my card...

I wanted to make something bright and chose these lovely DP's from K & Co...and just layered and matted co ordinating papers together with Darling Tilda. The 'felty' flowers are from Hobbycraft..its like a wired ribbon on a roll but I cut off the flowers..I love the effect and am kicking myself for not buying all the colours!!!..lol..

And... we have to welcome a New Design Team member on board. Lorraine (Lols) has agreed to join the Design team!!!! and more good news.... Cathy is back too....welcome back Cathy we have missed you!

I hope you will join us at ABC this week...and
Our first challenge over at ABC Christmas Challenge is under way...so if you've resolved to get organised for next Christmas...why not join us there too!!!

I'll be back later with a Challenge card or two...
Hugs
Jan...xxx

Just to Share....

Hi all..hope you're not too snowed in!!!...sorry I havent been about for a few days..I didnt have a good start to the New Year..My Mum was taken ill on New Years Day..in fact I had to call an ambulance for her!!! it was a worry..she's had a bad cold since Boxing day..and just didnt get better as the week went on and on friday she just collapsed on the way to the bathroom!!!..anyway the paramedics were fab and whisked her off to hospital..she's got a bad chest infection...she's is 84 bless her and has angina too..so we have been quite worried..but I'm happy to say that after some excellent care she came home today...so I'm playing nursey..not sure I'm cut out for the role though...lol...so while she was napping I managed to put this together...I got the image from eBay..its Magnolia...when I saw it I thought it would make a lovely card for Mothers Day... yes I know I'm a bit premature...in fact in hindsight I should have made it a get well card shouldnt I????...Just wasnt thinking....Oh well too late now....I'll make one tomorrow.......
bye for now and keep warm!!!..
Jan...xxx

P.S. I think I over did the silk flowers.....But Mums like those dont they....lol

Stampin' for the Weekend - Celebrating New Beginings

Hi All...firstly Happy New Year to you All and I hope you celebrated the New Year in style!!! and what a great challenge to start a New Year with!!!..

Interpret this how you feel fit!


New Home, New Baby, Wedding, Divorce, New Year Wishes



and what a fab prize

$25 shopping voucher

This is my fisrt DT card for Stampin' for the Weekend

I chose to do a New Baby card and this is one of my favorite images for baby cards and i dont think you can beat a bit of gingham for them too!! the DP is from Craft Creations..I used a new one of my new Martha Stewart border punches..I just love this one and I'm sure you will be seeing a lot of it on my cards..lol...
Do hope you will join us this week and do go and check out my other 'teamies' creations they are truly fab..
Hugs
Jan...xxx