A little Tilda to Share

Hi Guys...its a lovely day here in my part of Kent..I was up with the lark this morning...dont know why..its probaly that I'm so used to waking early with the temp job I had...yes its all finished now...and I hope to have a little bit more crafty time...it depends on how my Mum is bless her...anyway..I managed to have a little play yesterday and here is a sweet Tilda to share...I wont bore you with the details as you can see what I used...lol...but I have to point out the cute little watering can charm...I found them in a little 'cheap' shop in town..they had a whole range with all different themes...for only £1 per set..oh I do love a bargain...I'll be going back in the week to get some more...lol..

Well I hope you all have a super smashing day in the sunshine...
Have fun!!!
Hugs
Jan...xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge - Buttons Bows & Blooms

Hi Guys...its Friday!!!! so that means its Challenge time at Just Magnolia! This week the theme is set by Dawny P who wants us to use Buttons, Bows and Blooms on our creation...
The darling Tilda I used is quite an old one...but she was one of the first Tildas I bought and I think she is still very special...she is coloured with Prisma Pencils...the DP are Tilda Kitchengarden by Panduro..I added a lacy doily..gorgeous organza ribbon and bow..a lovely pearly button and loads of WOC Blooms/flowers..
I hope you will pop over and check out my teamies creations..totally gorgeous..and I look forward to seeing yours too....
Have fun
Jan...xxx

I Got the Pip

A Sweet little Cherry Pip to be precise...but I've also got the pip with SN. Now we all know that there is a recession on..and not many of us crafters can afford to splash out these days...and soon I'll have to kerb my crafty spending again as I'll be out of work..anyway...I been looking at these sweeties and really wanted one..at £4.95..not toooo expensive...I did my order online with Funky Kits..only to be disappointed to see they have a minimum order of £5.00. Ummm...I checked their other stamps..and digi's and you have to buy more than one to cover this...now I don't think that's nice. I actually emailed Funky Kits/Sugar Nellie and asked them why they have a minimum order of £5.00 when most of their stamps are £4.95..I'm afraid to say that I haven't had a reply. This is not good customer service. I didn't want to buy more than one...but I had no choice if I want to add a Little Pip to my collection..so I succumbed and bought Candy Pip too....and then the p&p was £1.99...Ok I got them the next day so that WAS good but the cost of the postage was for a large first class envelope...and we all know that isn't 1.99..but hey I suppose we have to take overheads into consideration...and the padded envelope!!!

As you can see I'm very pleased with the little Pip I wanted...she is coloured with Prisma pencils the DP's are TH..and I finished with loads of WOC flowers, a gorgeous organza bow and pearls...

But I'm afraid to say..I wont be buying anymore from SN mainly because I think its sharp practice to have a minimum order over the price of their stamps which means you have to spend more money than you want...but more to the point is the fact they couldn't be bothered to answer my email.

OK moan over...lol...oh the other stamp I bought?? I had to use a couple of times...and is now on eBay...
Have Fun!
Jan..xx

Double Bill....

Hi Guys..yes its time for this weeks Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge the theme this week is Paws for Thought..we want to see you creations with anything with four legs..lol...here's my card...

a LOTV cutie..coloured with PolyChromos pencils..the DP's are Magnolia..added a lovely organza bow...loads of WOC flowers..pearls and glitter...

There is also a new Challenge over at Just Magnolia..with a theme of 'Just Cooking'..we want to see all your cooking inspired creations...here's mine..

Sweet Tilda coloured with Copics..the DP's are Crafts Too..finished with WOC flowers and Blooms..seam binding ribbon...gems and really cute cutlery charms..
I look forward to seeing all your creations..hope you all have a fab weekend..and again thank you for your kind comments...I've cheered up a bit as the sun has been out today...lol
Happy Crafting
hugs
Jan..xx

Lovely Hanglar Only Challenge - Embossing

Hi guys...I'm not having a good week on the whole..the little black cloud is still there..cant seem to shake it...and today I'm having to cope with food poisioning..my own fault...the perils of microwave cooking when you cant be bothered to do anything else...ugh!!

Anyway..I've shut myself away and made this for the new Lovely Hanglar Only Challenge - Embossing

..now this isnt something I do although I love the effect..the sweet Hanglar is coloured with copics and polychromos pencils..the DP is Craft Creations..used my favourite MS border punch and the doily I embossed with a Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. Finished with spotty organza bow..gorgeous WOC flowers and a cute little butterfly charm...(just realised is green...thats exactly how I'm feeling Yuk!) Anyway thank you for popping by and for all your lovely comments..I really appreciate them all
Have Fun!!
Hugs
Jan...xx

Gone a bit Moody today

Hi...Now if you follow my blog you will know that nearly all my creations are in pastel colours..pretty pinks blues..etc..Anyway..on Saturday I was feeling quite down and as you all know there is nothing better than a bit of stash shopping to get rid of the doldrums...lol..I bought some BG paper Sweet Threads all very yummy and I treated myself to a Gorjuss Girl..well it looks (and feels) like that the little black cloud hasn't quite gone away yet...

You can see that I've gone all moody with the colours...She is coloured with Copics..topped up with Polychromo Pencils..I masked the image and then cut a wavy piece of card and the stippled the background with Distressed ink..added some gorgeous WOC Flowers and super tulle Bow, pearls and sparkle..

My dark mood wont last long..I think its the weather really..oh I long for a holiday..but how things are at the moment..not sure I'll get away this year..
Anyway..hope you all have a good week..I hope to be back when I've cheered up..lol
Happy crafting
Hugs
Jan...x

Just Magnolia Challenge - Pink Purple & Pearls

Hi guys...a bit late with..but whats new...lol..here is my DT card for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge - Pink Purple and Pearls...Sweet Tilda is coloured with copics..the DP's are Forever Friends..added a pretty pink organza ribbon..gorgeous WOC blooms..purple pearls and loads of stickles...I do hope you'll join us this week
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Hugs
Jan...x

Yummy...I hope...

Hi...just a quick post..I really wanted to make some of these for ages..and today i went out and bought all the stuff to do it...I'm very pleased with my efforts.... may I show you my first ever..yes ever..decorated Cup Cakes!!!

I'm off to make the tea...lol
bye for now
Hugs
Jan..xx

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch

Hi all...I thought I would have a bit of a change today and most of my posts recently have been Tilda..so i dug out my other favourites..LOTV and as they have a lovely sketch by Donalda this week..I had a little play..

This little Sweetie is coloured with copics..the papers are a magazine freebie
added flower blooms from WOC, a gingham bow and some jet beads and stickles.

Hope all is well with you wherever you are..
Happy Crafting!!
Hugs
Jan...xx

Lovely Hanglar Only Challenge - Blue Cream & Brown

I had a little time today and as I came second in the last Challenge over at Lovely Hanglar Only I thought I would have a go this weeks theme which is Blue Cream & Brown.
.She is coloured with copics and PolyChromos pencils...the DP's are by Paper Salon..added loads of gorgeous Cream WOC flowers, a lovely spotty ribbon and of course pearls and ooodles of sparkle...do pop over to Lovely hAnglar Only and check out the DT creations..truly gorgeous...
Be back soon..
Hugs
Jan...x

Just Magnolia & Stampin' for the Weekend Challenges..

Hi all..I hope this finds you well....I'm having to do 'One for Two' this week as my time is not my own at the moment.. Mum is needing more care these days and I'm struggling to get any time to craft...but my contract at work finishes beginning of August so although I'll be out of work..I'll have more time then...
Anyway back to my card...there is a super sketch over at Just Magnolia and I have combined that with this weeks Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge - Wings 'n Things.
I used a sweet Hanglar stamp and delicious Magnolia papers...coloured with copics and added gorgeous WOC flowers, spotty ribbon and pearls to finish.
Sorry its such a quick post...Normal service will resume shortly..
Happy crafting!!
Hugs
Jan...xx