A.B.C. Challenge - I for Indigo Blue.....DT Card

Hi guys...this is my DT card for this weeks A.B.C. Challenge...I for Indigo Blue..I chose a cute manga boy for this and the DP's are by DoodleBug. I hope you will all join us this time...there is a super prize up for grabs... I look forward to seeing your creations...Do check out my other Teamies truly inspiring designs...
bye for now...
Jan...xxx

My First Easel Card - For Annmaree............

Hi All..this is my first attempt at an easel card and I dont think I'll make another 'normal' card again....lol...I just love this idea...

Now this card is for the lovely Annmaree, whose birthday it is today!!..well it might have been yesterday now as she lives in Australia..lol...anyway..she is one of my lovely followers and she always leaves such kind comments on my blog..and she makes some lovely cards too!!

So...HAPPY BIRTHDAY...hun..hope you had a lovely day...please contact me by email with your address..you'll find it in my profile..as I want to send this to you...
The image is a retired Penny Black..they are just too cute !!!!
Pic of the side view:

And the cute image


Hugs to all
Jan...xxx

Charisma Cardz - Challenge #46 - Sketch

Hi all..hope you're all well and not too damp!!..this is my entry for Charisma Cardz..they have a super sketch this time and as you know there is nothing like a sketch to get the old mojo working!!..I have used the lovely Tilda again... she is such a cutie and try as I might not to use her on all my cards..I just cant help it!!!..lol..anyway...I used the fab Magnolia papers again too!!
I'll be back later with some cards to share...
Hugs
Jan...x

Colour Create Challenge - Green Red & White

Hi Guys..this is my entry for this weeks Colour Create Challenge - Green Red & White...I used yet another Christmas Tilda..and the fab Magnolia papers I got yesterday... The Flowers are from Craftworks and I punched a pretty snowflake for the middle. Do go and check out the DT cards..truly lovely as usual..
Hugs
Jan....xx

Another Tilda to share....

Hi All....The Magnolia papers I ordered arrived this morning...and I just had to make a card...I used another image I got from eBay..this one, as I'm sure you all know as they are so popular at the moment, is Christmas morning Tilda...I coloured her with polychromos.....added a little glitter and punched a flower from co ordinating paper and added a little punched snowflake center..and of course I just have to add my favorite card candy from Craftworks. These magnolia papers are so lush..it breaks my heart to cut them!!! lol

Hope you're all well and busy crafting away for christmas!! lol...thank you all for your kind comments this week, as always, they are truly appreciated...

Bigs hugs..

Jan...xx

Allsorts Challenge - Make something for a child

Hi..This is my entry for this weeks Allsorts Challenge..Make Something for a Child..I got some Christmas Tilda images in the post today..I got them from Ebay..it was a bit hit and miss as to what kind of card they would be on..but I'm very pleased to say they are very good and I bought some more...( going to have to stop this spending lark !!!)..I couldnt wait to colour this little cutie up and although I used Kaisers christmas papers again..I think she will be great for birthday cards as well... I do have prima flowers in stash..but I do like using punched flowers in co ordinateing papers....anyway..the DT over at Allsorts have made some great creations..do go and have a look...
Hugs
Jan..xx

A few more...

Hi all...just share a couple of cards...I made today...I've had the DP for this one for a while now and dont know who makes it!!! the sentiment is by Papermaina..one of their little duo stamp kit thingys..added those gorgeous die cut flowers from Craftwork...wished they did them in everycolour!!! lol...

Next one...

Now this one..was a bit trickier...I actually made the backing paper..I use a distressed pad..Milled Lavender I think..rubbed it over some white card..then I used a snowflake stamp and stamped all over using Versamark watermark ink and then embossed with clear sparkle..then I stamped again using white ink and embossed that with clear sparkle again...then rubbed a bit more distressed ink over again!!..phew!!! the sentiment is a Papermania little duo set again..which I stamped in aubergine coloured ink..in fact I based the card around this. The snowflake in a Cuttlebug die and added lots of twinkles..(gems)...lol..I think it turned out quite well..especially as I dont usually mess about with inks and powders..I'm surprised it didnt end up in the bin..!! or maybe it should!! what do you think?..
HugsJan...xxx

PS.. sorry about the pic..the light wasnt good today thanks to the weather!!!

PPS...I didnt get the job!!!

Just to share....

Hi again all...I have a few cards to share today. I now have time on my hands..on Friday...after a lot of thought I gave up my job...its a silly thing to do just before Christmas and the recession etc.,..but I just wasn't happy there... the job description was not the job I was doing... my experience and abilities were being questioned and compromised to the extent that I was dreading going to work and lost sleep worrying about it all...in the end ..enough was enough and I left. Now I might have extra time on my hands to craft..yay!!!!..but no extra dosh for stash..boo!! but I cant have it all ways...back to the cards..

I just love these DP's they are by Kaisercraft...I think the colours are just great for Christmas and wish I bought more.:-( I also cut a tree from Bazzil bling as Tilda needed company and I couldn't think of anything else!!! lol...

I just love the new Christmas Magnolia Stamps...I managed to get this one and wanted a couple more but most shops are sold out and are waiting for the next batch at the end of November which doesn't give me a lot of time to make cards...I used Basic Grey DP's for this one and I cheated with some gorgeous die cut flowers from Craftworks..you just don't get enough of them in the pack!!! lol...I'll have to invest in a pointy flower punch..Oh opps I forgot..no more dosh for stash...ummm...one for the Christmas wish list me thinks....
last one...

I just had to use this cute little PB hedgey again..I sure he has a name but I don't know what it is.. I just love him as he is a joy to colour and looks nice and snug in his scarf...the DP's are MME Colourful Christmas. I keep thinking he looks a bit plain...but as they say..less is more...I'll have to remember that when I run out of cash!!! lol...but on the bright side..I do have an interview tomorrow so as one door shuts..lets hope the next one doesn't slam in my face!!! lol...
Hugs...

Just Magnolia Challenge - Sketch by Mina

Hi Guys...this is my entry for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge..with a great sketch by Mina...I do love a sketch and I havent taken part in a challenge for ages and this darling Tilda arrvired last friday and I just had to have a go. The magnolia papers arrived with her and I'm just loving these..and have ordered more..do go and check out the DT cards...they are just awesome as usual..

Hugs

Creatalicious Challenge # 4 DT Card.....

Hi all....this is my DT card for this months Creatalicious Challenge.....the theme this time is to make something for Christmas and include snowflakes, sparkle and lots of glitter.

I used white bazzil cardstock and embossed it with Cuttlebug 'Snow'. The Snowflake is another Cuttlebug die which I layered with a Sizzix Snowflake die...The glittery background is a sort of plastic..which I found in Hobbycraft..and then I finished it which sparkley tulle and lots of crystals..which look blue in the pic..but they're not!!! lol...do go and check out my other teamies creations and I hope you will join us this month...

hugs

..xx

Help...please...

Hi guys..just a quickie...can any of you out there tell me where I would find a template or intructions to make an 'EASEL CARD'? all ideas gratefully received...
Thanks
Jan..x

**** Edit... Thanks for all you help ...I have found what I was looking for!!! Hugs
Jan...xx****

A.B.C. Challenge - H is for Hidden

Hi All.... this is just a quick post for my DT card for this weeks A.B.C. Challenge..H is for Hidden....I'll be back later to edit this properly...but in the mean time do pop over and check out my other Teamies creations as they are just FAB.U.LOUS!!!! lol
hugs
Jan..xx

and the Hidden bit......

Winter Wonderland Challenge....

Hi Guys...This is my entry for this weeks Winter Wonderland Challenge..this time its a sketch and/or a Pantomine theme....This is the first time I have entered this challenge..I just couldnt resist the fab sketch...do go and check out the DT creations...truly FAB!!

Now I have to tell you about the image I used...When I first started cardmaking..I used all sorts of things mainly silk flowers that I bought by the bunch from the £1 shop and pulled them apart and stuck them on cards with other embellishments..funny how things dont change!!!..Anyway..I used to have weekend stall at a craft market at Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood..South London..(I think its still there)..thats where I first started selling my cards...then one week, a chap came long and was selling strange rubber stamps..these had pictures on and not just for names and addresses!!!! I was totally smitten and this image was one of the first I bought..Its Hero Arts called 'Holiday Geese'. Over the years I changed styles and then discovered 'Sizzix Die Cuts'... had a brain storm and cleared all my rubber stamps out..I have to say they werent like the ones we can buy today and I was getting rather fed up with the limited use..(totally unlike today)..yes I actually threw them away..oh the shame..but I hung on to this one (and another Christmas one... I'll show you that one another time). Well I was sorting out my craft room the other day..(now cant find a thing!!!) and came across this in a box of stash. I inked it up yesterday and had a little play and this is the result. But check out the pic below as this really got me..

I bought this stamp in 1989..which makes it 20yrs old!!! nearly an Antique!!! OMG!!!..I have been cardmaking for over 20 years!!!!..and the thing is..and I just hate to think about it....how much money I have spent over the past 20yrs on crafting stash!!!..I could be rich !!! lol..
...back to the card....
The DP's are by Fancy Pants - Christmas Magic..I think...Craftwork Flowers..lots and lots of crystals for OTT bling!!! a little ribbon and Craftworks sentiment ...
Hugs...

Just to share...

Hi all..yes its been a while since I posted anything..just thought I would share a couple of cards with you..this is one of the first of the Christmas batch..darling Tilda in pink!!.

And....
This one is my very first attempt at colouring with copics...I thought I would give them a go as they seem to be the thing to use these days..the trouble is...I could get hooked but I want all the colours..I'm not a 'just a few' kinda girl... I'm going to have to have the whole range..lol..!!

Anyway..I'll be back soon as I have some DT cards to post in the week..hope you are all well..and thank you for all your lovely comments I truly appreciate them thank you!!
Hugs..

A B C Challenge - G for Green DT Card

Hi All...This is my DT card for this weeks A B C Challenge G for Green... I thought that this suited darling 'Windswept' rather well so coloured her with polycromos. The DP's are by 'Graphic 45'... I have had these in my stash for ages and quite forgot about them!! I love the leafy one...I also found the gems in my stash which just went so well with the theme..do go and check out the other DT creations!!...
Also...


I received this fab award today from the lovely Lynda, thank you so much Hun...do have a visit to her blog..her creations are so inspiring...such talent!!
Happy crafting
Hugs
...xx

Hi...I'm Back!!

Hi Guys...well I'm back from my travels and I had a great time...it was really thrilling to see the animals in their own habitat..had a lovely rest around the pool and the beach..and the tan came on a treat!!! lol..the only downside was a touch of food poisoning. The hotel where we stayed was really quite nice but the chef..well he had funny ideas about food..I expected it to be different and I am always game to try new things...which might have been my downfall.. but I have to tell you that one night the menu advised that the starter would be 'Avocado Prawn Salad'...YUM!! I thought..one of my favorites....umm..well when it arrived...there was no avocado only a mixture of what seemed to be melon and cucumber and one chopped up prawn!!!! another night the dessert was 'Lime Souffle' well that was very interesting..the colour was bright emerald green and had the consistency of wallpaper paste (not that I have eaten wallpaper paste I hasten to add!!! lol!!!) and as for the taste..well..it tasted of..nothing..no lime..no fruity taste..nothing... But hey it was an experience.. here are a few pics...






Just before I went away I had a couple of DT cards to do but didnt get a chance to post them..the first one is for this months Creatalicious Challenge #3 and the theme this time is to use up your scraps and flowers you have made yourself. I based this card around the lovely purple spotted DP..I only had enough to punch the flowers and then I used a border punch on the petals to give them a 'lacy look'.. I hope it worked!! lol..do go and check out the other DT creations..they are such a clever lot!! lol..


The other DT card is for ABC Challenge F for Flying...I used this cute 'Pink Gem' image that arrived the morning I was due to fly out!! but I managed to make this card before I left for the airport..DB thought I was mad!!! anyway.. I hoped it fitted the bill as it was my first DT entry for ABC.. do go and check out the other DT creations..such great inspiration!!

Well I hope to be back again in a day or two with some more cards..I have itchy fingers and cant wait to get going on some christmas ones...
Happy crafting..
Hugs
..xxx

Well...I'm off...

...on Holiday today and I thought I would just post this cute Manga Fairy with an hour to go before we leave for the airport...I'm so excited so i thought this would calm me down a little..!! lol.....so hope you all are well and I'll catch up with you when I get back...happy crafting!!!
hugs
..xx

Stampin' Chic Colour Challenge - Autumnal

Hi Guys..here is my DT creation for this weeks challenge over at Stampin' Chic.
I used CCSR (TM) Clear Stamps - Doodles. Anita's (TM) Ribbon. The DP's are by 'Graphic 45' Papermania (TM) Textured Coloured Card and Sizzix Leaves. (can you tell I'm not happy with it)..lol..
regards

Tilda & Friends Challenge - Punch It....

Hi Guys..Well its my final week of being a Guest on the design Team for Tilda & Friends and I have throughly enjoyed it. The theme for this week is to use punches on your creation and I have chosen my favorite flower punch. Do go and check out the DT creations.

Now I also have a little bit of news...I have been invited to join the Design Team for A B C Challenge!!! Whooo Hooo!! I am so thrilled to be picked and cant wait to join the DT with the other new ladies. There is a great challenge this week..E for Embossing...so why not join in the fun...
Happy Crafting!!!
..xxx

Home Alone.......

Hi all...well I have been home alone this weekend ..DB has been away footballing with the boys..and I managed to get some 'me time' and got some crafting done..I've just posted some challenges that I have managed to do while I had the peace and quite and... I made this..too..

...arent they just the sweetest...The image is called Misletoe and Mice and when I saw it on Craftsulove's website I had to have it!! (dont tell as I should be saving up for spending money for hols) It was a joy to colour and this is definately going to be THE christmas image for my cards this year...hope you all had a great weekend..and thank you all for your lovely comments..I really do appreciate them..
Hugs
..xx