Helloooo!!!............

Hi guys...its nice to be back with you all....I think I'm over the worst now!!!...lol..this lost mojo lark is certainly draining....especially on the pocket!!!... I went craft shopping on Friday...it had to be done...nothing like it to get the juices flowing again...and decided I would have a 'me' weekend and just sit a make cards...so I've got lots to share with you and couple of challenges...had a trip to The Craft Barn on Friday afternoon..took my dear old mum with me for the ride..she likes to have a rummage in the charity shop next door....I topped up the card box with some co ordinations cardstock..I'm getting very into these... although I am a bazzill girl.. I cant always get all the colours I want ..I also got a 'At You Spica' pen which I wished I bought all the colours..the one I got is just clear but it leaves an ever so soft twinkle on colour and now I'm addicted!!!..stocked up on gingham ribbon..great for Easter and spring...a few packs of Craftworks card Candy..some more gingham papers in all the colours they had!!.. Stazon ink pad..in Timber Brown as I only have been using black so thought I'd try a ofter look..just as I was queuing to pay my mum came in and spotted a card on display which had been stamped with a Stamping Bella Ketto Wasabi and she said oooo..why don't you get that too....now this was a great surprise to me as she is always telling me that I have far too much stash..and here she is encouraging me to spend!!! anyway have to say it was very sweet and here she is...

and I am entering her for this week Paper Take Challenge which is a fab sketch..the DP's are Papermania Capsule collection and I added lots of glitter and gems to her...
I've also been shopping on the internet and picked a couple of new stamps..first one...

..I love this one its Hero Arts Silhouette Flower..so simple..and just added a bit of bling..now talking of bling...I'm going to have a little moan..we all love gems dont we?... but do you.. like me.. find them a tad expensive?... most packs only have a few so after a couple of cards thats it..so ...(forgive me if I'm a bit behind the times here) I went on ebay searching...most to compare prices..and I came across 'Diamonte Crafts' and you can buy them in the hundreds.. I bought 200 AB clear crystals for £1.25 ok the p&p is £1.50 but if you buy more than one then it is the same p&p..so I stocked up on 2 different sizes and some pearls..the service is brill too... I got them the next day..I'll definitely be buying again.....Sorry..on to the next new stamp..

..Hero arts again..It reminded me of a gem tree you could buy a few years ago..you know with hanging amethyst's etc., and thought it would look lovely covered in gems..(hence my ebay hunt) ok this one has pearls..the DP is basic grey..it looks a little drab in the pic but IRL its fine...and the last stamp is...

I adore this stamp...Penny Black Gossamer.. I've been after since I saw it on a card at the Craft barn but they had sold out..and I finally found it at The Glitter Pot...it is so versatile...

and this...

I just stamped and embossed the image for this card and I then used the Spica pen over the petals for a little twinkle but you cant see it in the pic..This is my entry for this week Penny Black Challenge..its a great sketch this week...I don't know who the DP's are as they were scraps I found in my stash..and I used my new gems...
and here are some more cards to share...

I've been using my copics again..just trying to get the look right....Well thats all for now..I'll be back in the week with a couple of DT cards...I'm off to do some ironing now as I cant really have all the weekend to play...lol..
thank you for all your lovely comments and encouragement over the past week...hugs to you all
Jan...x

OOOoooer....!!!

Hi Guys..firstly I must thank you all for leaving me such kind comments recently about my new job..yes all is going well thanks..cant wait for payday!!! lol...but all is not well in the cardmaking dept...me mojo's gone on walkabout..I have sat at my desk this afternoon...( I work very early hours..and get home about 1pm!!) looking at my pencils...and going through my stamps....sorting through DP's to see if something gets me going....I've been having a hop around blogland seeing if I can find a challenge to challenge me...nope..its no good...I cant be bothered....(sharp intake of breath!!!)..yes I said I cant be bothered... all I want to do is eat chocolate...(whats that all about?)...so..any ideas to get me kick started again would be gratefully received...it could be the weather I suppose..really fed up with the rain..I dont mind cold..but wet and cold..yuk!!!
Help!!!..lol
Jan...x

Stampin' for the Weekend - Di's Sketch - DT Card

Hi everyone... as the title suggests this week we have a sketch for you all and it is by our very own DI. The prize this time round is amazing and is also from the lovely and super talented DI In case you didn't know Di creates her own digi stamps and she has a massive 5 of them for our winner just pop over to Stampin' for the Weekend to see how cute they are. If you want to see more of her adorable images check them out at Di's DigiDownloads
Its a fabulous sketch and here's my card:

I used a cute little PB image for this and the DPS's are by Craft Creations..I felt a little bit of Spring was needed...I hope you will join in the fun this week and looked forward to seeing your creations...
Have Fun!!
Jan...x

ABC Challenge - O for One Paper...DT Card..

Hi All....I'm a bit late in the day for this..but here's my DT card for this weeks ABC Challenge - O for One Paper...now I'm not one for scrimping in this department as I love putting mismatched pattens together but this had me a little stumped until I thought of double sided DP...as my collection of paper is ridiculous..I knew I would have trouble deciding which one to use..so I made myself go for the first one that came out the drawer ..now I have had this one forever..its been waiting for the right kind of card..I coloured Darling Tilda to match..not one of my usual colour scheme but hey it makes a change from pink!!!...lol..anyway just to give it a bit of omph! I turned down a corner..a look I like a lot but hardly ever use...Tilda is sitting on an Sizzix flourish and I added some punched flowers to complete the look...I hope you will join us this week..as we are lucky to be sponsored again by Wendy of Secret Crafter...She has put together a prize for the winner, and she has also informed me that she has the new Cosmic Cricket 6x6 decks and the new Basic Grey pads due in the shop by the end of the week. There are also some gorgeous Belles and Whistles Stamps at half price so what are you waiting for, nip over and have a look for yourself, there is free postage over £5 and her copics and promarkers are the best price around.
why not pop over and check out my 'teamies' creations..looking forward to seeing what you come up with...
Have fun!!
Jan...x

Last day of Crafting......

Hi Guys..today I have been playing as tomorrow I go to back to work.(Yippee in a boo hiss kinda way..lol..) and I have been messing about with Copics...now it was only last week that I was singing the praises of Prismas and Polychromos to one of my Teamies at ABC...and as much as I love blending and making the shading as good as it can be..it is time consuming...so last night I sat and coloured a few Tildas to see if I could get the look I like...I then found out I didnt have enough colours..especially for the hair so I trudged off to my fav craft shop, The Craft Barn...(such a chore..!!! lol) and bought some more..yes I know!!! but its a Valentines pressie to me..from myself..(its the only Valentines pressie that I got...but thats another story!!!! lol...)so after much restraint as I'm a all or nothing girl..lol..I came way with 12 more colours...and so I've played some more this afternoon and here she is:

Its ok...perhaps I should go to a copics class??? What do you experts out there think?....
Hugs
Jan...x
PS..how am I suppose to store them..did I read somewhere they should be horizontal (like DB was on Sunday after I didnt get a Valentines treat!!! lol)...xx

Its been a while...

Hi all..hope you're all well and warm...its been a while since I posted and what a week its been..!!..I started a new job on monday afternoon..only to be offered a better one in the afternoon..well its typical isnt it...you go for months on end looking for something then two turn up at the same time!!!...I took the 2nd job as its more money...and I start on Wednesday..anyway..on to some cards...I have managed to do a challenge and this is for Friday Sketchers and Colour Create...I chose a darling Tilda for this and the DP's are Papermania Capsule Collection...Redhot!...again!!!...

and heres another just for fun!!

Hope you all have a fab weekend..
Stay warm..
Hugs
Jan...x

Stampin' for the Weekend DT card and Some Challenge Cards...

This is my DT card for Stampin' For The Weekend...Valentine Themed...I chose this cute PB hedgie 'Thats the One' ..and I've added a branch of hearts for him to pick!!! lol.. there is a fab prize to have this week from Simon Says..so we hope you will join us..do go and check out my 'Teamies' creations...truly fab and great inspiration....
So on to some more challenges...

What a little minx she looks!!!..lol... the images is one of my friends Chelsea's stamps..she very kindly sent me some images to play with and I used Carols Fun Sketch to show her off...
Next...

This for Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Someone Special..well you cant get anyone more special than your Mum...so I used my current PB favourite..I think he is sooo cute peeking out of his flower pot...
Next..

This one is for Just Magnolia Challenge - Hearts & Flowers..I chose Darling Tilda..and she hasnt been around much lately!! lol..I've been a bit pre occupied with other stamping...The DP's are an old Basic grey pad that I found lurking and unloved...and I added loads of hearts....
Well thanks for popping by...and do check out my other cards I posted last night...I may see you later..
Hugs
Jan..xxxx

Some to share....and some news...

Hi All...have some cards to share with you ... now this one I used Kraft paper for the first time.. used an old stamp I've had for years but didn't know what to do with it ..so I stamped some white cardstock all over using black ink which I stamped on waste paper to remove some of the ink so the print would be nice and light...I also stamped the Kraft paper the same way with white ink..but it doesn't show too well in the pic..the flowers are punched but I have drawn a line around the edges to look like a stamp..and distressed all the edges with ink...I'm quite pleased how it turned out..and am getting hooked on this kind of stamping...

The next one...I used a 'build a flower' stamp..I stamped all the petals, cut them out and then coloured with a pink copic..and stuck them all together on a nestie..the DP is from Papermania Capsule collection...

..I like this kind of card...just simple..oh ..and I was brave enough to stamp the sentiment straight on to the card..I usually don't as I'm afraid it might not stamp too well and spoil the card...Ok..Next..

..This stamp is a Hero Arts Butterfly..and I coloured in Copics..not my usual colouring medium..but thought I'd have a go..the DP's are again Papermania Capsule Collection in Heather..these are really fab papers...I added a few Craftworks flowers and I have edged them with a lilac copic..but that doesn't show too well in the pic...Now the next card....

...I bought this stamp on EBay..I just loved it ..so cute for Easter I thought..look at all the baby bunnies..she has been busy..lol..the DP is Craft Creations..I just love the tiny daisies...
Thank you all for your lovely comments you have been leaving me..I have some news..I was offered a job today..to start on monday..ekkk!!..I wont be able to make so many cards now...(sob)!! lol..but at least I'll be able to buy some more DP's!!! do I need them?..certainly not!!!...but you know how it is...lol...
I'll be back tomorrow with some challenge cards...
Bye for now
Jan...xxx

ABC Challenge - N for New - DT Card

Ooops..I'm a bit late with this today..thought I scheduled this but just found it in my drafts...At ABC this week its N for New..we want to see all your new stash..so for my card I have used my newest Tilda...the DP's are Papermania Capsule collection which I treated myself to a couple of weeks ago and the border punch was a Christmas pressie from DB and do you know this is the first time I've used it....another oops!! lol...anyway do go and check out my teamies truly lovely creations..and we also have a new monthly ABC Tutorial Challenge Blog....
There will be a new technique tutorial by one of the ABC Challenge DT members each month...with a challenge to run alongside the ABC Challenges...and fabby prizes up for grabs!
This month its Vicky's fab 'Cracked Glass' tutorial...and there is a gorgeous prize on offer!!
Have fun..I'll be back later with some cards to share...
Hugs
Jan...x

Friday Sketcher Challenge

Hi Guys..hope you all had a fab weekend...mine was quiet so had a chance for some crafting..this little 'Daisy' is for this weeks Friday Sketchers challenge..a fab sketch and I hope my entry does it proud..lol...I make a lot in pink so thought I would have a diversion to blue..and quite pleased how she turned out...do check out the DT creations...they will certainly get the old mojo working!!!

Catch you later...

Hugs

Jan...x

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