Has Anyone Seen.....

....my MoJo?... I think is gone away on holiday without me...I expect I'll get a postcard soon saying 'the weather is nice..wish you were here'...Well I wish it was HERE right now as I have a SFTW DT card to do by Friday...so it better get the first flight back pronto!!!...lol

Dont you just hate it when you look at your lovely stamps and gorgeous DP's and they just look right back at you...lol

I'm off to eat chocolate....
Hugs
Jan...xx

A Card for LOTV Challenge - A Sketch...

Hi Guys..hope you having a wonderful weekend...I'm a little down today..so to cheer myself I made a card for this weeks Challenge over at LOTV. Its a fab sketch by Dawny P this time. Now you all know how much I love these little darlings and I have entered the challenge most weeks and have been lucky enough to have some of my LOTV cards put on their 'Ideas to Inspire' blog..but the one thing that would be my cherry on the cake would be to make the TOP 3..it wont happen though..there are so many better crafters out there that do much better things with these little darlings than me...but I live in hope..so much so that I am going to enter this card for their guest DT call...well you cant win it if you're not in it..eh?...lol..

Now.. little Pom Pom is coloured with copics..the DP are from very lush Prima pad Madeline..I didnt add flowers as I didnt want to cover the DP's too much only to realise that I added a great big bow instead..doh!!..I made up for the lack of floral embellies with PEARLS!!.lol..and then sprinkles loads of sparkle..do go and check out the DT creations ...and see how it should be done ...lol..
catch you later..
Hugs
Jan...xx

Another Card for Two Challenges

Hi Guys..well I'm back with another challenge card..this time its for LOTV Challenge - Romance and Wild Orchids Challenge - Love Is

I used a sweet LOTV image coloured with Copics..the DP's are from my new Prima Pad Botanical..really gorgeous...I pushed the boat out for this one and went totally OTT with the embellies..I used gorgeous roses from WOC all glittered..added pearl stems and more of those pearly hearts and seam binding ribbon...I made a tag for the greeting
and the sentiment is also LOTV...

This card is for sale on eBay
Its a bit late for me as I have to be up and at work by 6am tomorrow..so I'll bye for now..
Hugs
Jan..xx
PS..Lunch was delicious...

A Valentines Challenge Card

Hi...happy Sunday to you all..and..a Very Happy 'Special' Birthday to my SFTW teamie Sandie...have a great day hun..I had a lovely time yesterday playing with my 6 new Prima Pads...yes 6!!!..I was very naughty and bought 6 out of the 8 new DP pads..I just couldnt choose..and I knew that if I didnt get them now they would sell out as they are so lush...anyway..for this darling Tilda ..who is coloured with Copics..(oh yes bought some new ones of those too..but shhhhh dont tell..lol.)I used the new Prima Celebrate with Jack & Jill pad...oh these are to die for...I added gorgeous WOC pink Hellibores and Cherry Blossoms which I glittered..added loads of pearls and sweet little pearly hearts (also from WOC). As there are so many Valentines challenges out there I'm going to enter this for this weeks Allsorts Challenge- Love, Love, Love and Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge - Valentines... do go and check out both DT teams creations..truly lovely...

I'll be back a little later with another challenge card..I'm being taken out to lunch today by MB...so I guess although I dont get any valentines treats on the day..I get them them all year round..lol..
Catch you later..
Hugs
Jan

Stampin' for the Weekend DT Card & Some to Share...

Hi all..hope you all well and finally have shaken off those horrible flu bugs...I havent been around much as I have been busy with my Mum again...still a little poorly..this weather doesn't help...anyway..I haven't been sitting doing nothing and I have lots to share with you...

First Up is my DT card for this weeks Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge which is St Valentines day...ummm..this isnt a happy day in my house as MB (much beloved) doesn't believe in St Valentines day..its too hyped and too expensive..yes folks..I don't even get a card..humph!!...here's my little sweetie..

I coloured this sweet hAnglar girl with copics..the DP's are Craft Creations..I wrapped a little bakers twine around..added some gorgeous WOC flowers and loads of pearls...Do go and check out my teamies creation..and I hope you will join us this week...
Now the ones too share...

Sweet little Pom Pom...she has to be my very favourite of the new stamps..coloured with Copics..the DP's are Papermania Capsule Blueberry Pie...added ribbon, WOC flowers and loads of gems....
next..

Another sweet LOTV image...coloured with copics ..DP's are Craft Creations..I love the fresh look of Gingham..
Next...

This stamp is called Waiting Tilda..ummm..not sure whats shes waiting for..she does look a little sad though...I used TH papers hoping he would cheer her up...lol..lovely WOC flowers and pretty pink seam binding ribbon...
Next...

Another sweet Tilda...coloured with copics..the DP's are by Nit Wits a digi download..added a MS lattice heart and butterfly..and more of that very popular seam binding...and pearls..
Last but not least...

..I just love this one..it turned out so much better than I thought and its is really lovely IRL..if I may say so myself...lol..a cute LOTV image again coloured with copics...the DP's are V & A Hanoverian..which give a lovely vintage look ...added lovely WOC flowers and lots of sparkle..

Well I hope you all have a fab weekend..I hope to get some more crafting in so will catch up with you next week..

All these cards will be on sale on eBay over the weekend.

Hugs
Jan...xx

Mavis Has A Daisy....

Isn't she sweet..I went stash shopping on Saturday to my fav craft shop..The Craft Barn...and she just started waving at me..as they do..so I let her pop into my basket and brought her home...lol...

She is coloured with Copics and I did a bit of paper piecing with her dress..the DP's are a mixture of Kaiser and Craft Creation's..interesting colour combo I know..but think its works...

I gave her what I call the Tilda treatment..all flowers and sparkle..lol..added pearls as usual..and the ribbon..well actually I couldn't find the right colour in my stash..so this came from a pair of my pyjamas..its was just right!!!..the things we do for our craft!!!
Hope you have a lovely evening..

This card is for sale on eBay

Hugs
Jan...xx

Another Tilda....

Hi..I'm back with another New Tilda...she is so sweet...I wanted to make a spring time card as its so dreary at the moment...

..she is coloured with copics and the pic has made the colours seem so dark..but IRL she is a very pale lemon...

..the DP's are a mixture of Forever Friends and Craft Creations..I used seam binding for the ribbon..MS Border punch..WOC flower blooms and asters...and tucked in my new MS lattice heart..I just love it..you'll be seeing lots of them..!!!..lol...and of course there is lots of sparkle...
Hope you all had a good monday..I hope to be back tomorrow with another...

This card is for sale on eBay

Hugs
Jan...xx

Darling Tilda...just to share

Hi Guys...I've had a little time over the weekend to have a play with my new Tildas..I just love this new collection and bought 4!!!..this is the first one I inked and coloured...

She is coloured with copics and the DP is that very expensive pad by Pandura..only the best for darling Tilda..lol

I have used WOC flowers blooms together with their beautiful roses..MS Border punch some seam binding ribbon...and loads of pearls and glitter..inside has been decorated too...

This card is for sale on eBay

Hope your having a fab weekend
Hugs
Jan...x

OOh... Look Who's Come Out To Play.....

...yes is the lovely Tilda..she has been somewhat sidelined for the LOTV cuties..so I thought it would be nice for her to have an inking...lol...I made this for this weeks Allsorts Challenge - Teal Blue & Brown...the DPs are Primas Jack & Jill and a bit of gingham...she is coloured with copics and I added WOC Petals and Cherry Blossoms...some SEAM BINDING..that seems to be all the rage at the moment..It does make lovely bows...I used MS butterfly punch and added far to many pearls..but hey..this is Tilda!!!...lol...Do go and check out the Allsorts DT creations..truly lovely...
Take care
Hugs
Jan...xx

LOTV Challenge - Things with Wings...

Hi Guys..hope you are all well this Friday afternoon...I'm not..I have the awful throat bug..so no voice and chesty cough.. feeling pretty yuk realy...but look what postie brought me that cheered me no end....

Yes it was my LOTV order of the new releases...they are gorgeous..and I thank LOVT for being so quick in sending them out...(they must have known I'm feeling poorly...lol)
So I had to enter this week LOTV Challenge - Things with Wings...I coloured this little darling with Copics... the papers are Forever Friends again :0).. I used EK Success border punches and MS butterfly punch..added WO Flower Blooms Roses and Cherry Blossoms...pretty gingham ribbon and lots of sparkles..
I am also entering this for A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge - Thank you

Now I just had to do another just to share...this cutie is coloured with Copics..the DP's are a very expensive pad by Pandura..I need my brains tested..but they are so lovely...I added WO Flower Blooms again with Roses..an Organza ribbon.. and loads of Sparkle and gems..
Well I'm off for a gargle...lol..have to say my throat hasnt been this sore since I had my tonsils out 3 years ago..not a great thing to do when you're middle aged..but thats another story..lol
Catch you all later..
Hugs
Jan...xxx

One for the Boys

I always struggle with boy cards...its the embellies that throw me..I bought this darling stamp a while back and this is its first inking...the DP's are a download..added buttons with some twine from The Ribbon Girl...and I sort of made a twiney bow thingy..trying to make its a little bit boyish..not sure I managed that...lol..
Anyway..Happy wednesday to you!!!
Hugs
Jan...xx

And another.....

Hi..just wanted to share another LOTV sweetie with you...the DP's are Forever Friends Spring Time again...and more of WO Flower Blooms teamed with their lovely Cherry Blossoms...I was up early this morning buying four of LOTV new releases..I cant wait to get colouring them..lol..
Have a fab evening..
Hugs
Jan..xx

To Share....

Just a little Birthday Rosy..she is so sweet...coloured with copics..DP's are Forever Friends Spring Time..lovely flower bloom from WO and loads of sparkle..
will be back tomorrow with another..
bye for now..
Jan...xx

Another...

Now you may have noticed if you are a regular visitor to my blog that I do a lot of Monochrome..I just love shades of one colour on a card..and this is one of my favourites....Oh talking of favourites..a little while back I sent a letter with a pic of one of my cards to Cardmaking & Papercrafts magazine..it was way before Christmas and I completely forgot about it..but on Saturday the Postie had a little packet for me and..guess what???..my letter was the Editors favourite in the Decembers issue and as a prize they sent me 3 sets of Shenna Douglas stamps..I was very chuffed...but unfortunately I didn't get an issue..so when I sent an email thanking them ...they said they would send me a copy..whoopeee!!!..it was the first time ever I had done anything like this..
Anyway back to the card...the DP's are by Kaisercraft..I used my new Marianne doily die and MS Vintage Doily border punch..and a Marianne Lacey flower die..pearls and lots of sparkle....
Hope you're all having a good week so far!!
Hugs...
Jan..xx

A LOTV Challenge Card....

Hi..hope you all had a fab weekend..I've managed to get a few cards done and this little sweetie is for this weeks LOTV challenge which is a great sketch by Lena. I coloured her with Copics..the DP's are Pink Petticoat.. the flower is new from WO - flowers blooms..these are really fab..I bought all six colours and they are such value for money..I love them!!...I added loads of sparkle to..do pop over and check out the DT creations..truly lovely...I just cant wait for the new stamps to be released..so excited!!!
Have Fun!
Jan...xx

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge DT Card ...

Hi..its time for the first Stampin for the Weekend Challenge of 2011!! This weeks theme is New & Blue..so it can be a New Baby card or New Home...or just new stash that you have for Christmas..but it also has to be Blue...

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp
Its Our Team A's turn this time and we are joined by one of new designers, Berni..she only had a few hours notice but she still wanted to make her card...And I have also joined in ..any excuse to use my new christmas stash...lol

so the ingredients are..
Image - New LOTV - bought at NEC this is the first time I've used her!
DP's - Prima Annalee Pad and a bit of Gingham
MS Border Punch - New - Christmas pressie from DB..
Marianne Flower Die - 'Newish'...
Organza Ribbon - from stash
LOTV Sentiment
Loads of Sparkle.
Pearls - from stash.
I do hope you will pop over and check out my teamies creations and that you feel inspired to join us this week..go on.. you can show off all your new stash!!!..lol
Have Fun!
Jan..xx

Happy New Year...and a WO Challenge Card....

Happy New Year to you all...another year...where did the other one go?..lol..anyway I have been having a bit of a change around.. I bought myself a new desk and shelves..I wanted more space in the tiny area that I have to work in..so after a lot of moving of furniture and measuring I finally got almost what I wanted...I tried to make more space by having a bit of a cull and stored stuff away that doesn't get used much...now all I have to do is get used to it..lol..its amazing what you can do with a CD tower..I will post some pics tomorrow.

Anyway on to the challenge card...

This little cutie is for this weeks Wild Orchid Challenge...its a lovely sketch by Bev and I used a sweet little LOTV Cute Square..the image is one of the new releases due out next week...I've been saving my Christmas money for the occasion..lol..
the DP's are Forever Friends Spring Time..which are very lovely and fresh which I think suits LOTV images perfectly..I added gorgeous roses from WO and some cute spotty buttons I found when sorting my stash...its amazing what you buy and forget or should I say shocking!!!..lol..
well that all from me tonight...I'll be back tomorrow with Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge DT card..
Have a fab evening
Hugs
Jan...xx

Belated Christmas Wishes and LOTV Challenge Card...

Hi all..well its a bit late now the wish you all a Merry Christmas..but I hope you all had a fantastic time with your families around you...mine was very quiet..but I like it like that..lol..not a great lover of Christmas..or the New Year come to that..I find it all so depressing...and today I'm very fed up..dont ask me why..just am..so I managed to to find some time to myself and made some cards...I got some lovely stash from DB..I just gave him a list and he choose from it and I have to say I was a very lucky girl...(so why am I fed up)...anyway its a great Challenege over at LOTV..a lovely sketch by Dena...and here's my card..

I used my very fav LOTV image Rosy Posy..coloured with copics...the DP's are Pink Petticoat...added loads of sparkle and gems...
Back to work tomorrow..but I hope to post more cards soon.
Have Fun!!!
Jan..x..

Just Magnolia meets Wild Orchid....

I have made this card for a special little girl..I'm not saying who as her mum might be watching...darling Tilda is coloured with Prmarkers and the DP are a NITWIT download... really lovely....I have added a satin bow..beautiful flowers from WO...some crystals..pearls and loads of sparkle...the sentiments are LOTV...


I am entering this for Just Magnolia - Anything Goes...with Sparkle...and Wild Orchid - Old Fashioned Christmas..
Take Care
Jan...x

Mummy's Little Helper

Hi...as I said in my previous post..I am really fed up with this snow stuff...

I cant get out

and most of all I cant take Ollie for a walk...he is a bit on the small side and as the snow is so deep he cant really manage it..he's had a run the garden..its his first taste of snow being only 10mths old...he loved it but he disappeared in the deep bits all we could see was his tail!!!...he also had a Cut & Blow Dry and Manicure on Tuesday...his fur grows so quickly and I asked the very nice lady with the clippers to cut him a little shorter this time...ok not good timing as its so cold but he needed it...well she took me to my word and now he looks like a little lamb...it will grow...lol..but I cant get out to buy him a coat ...so I'm going to knit him a jumper..lol...anyway today we are both suffering from a bit of cabin fever and he was being so naughty ....so in the end he came and sat on the window sill next to my desk....

Now looking at him you wouldn't think that he had just finished tearing up todays paper into tiny strips...or chewed the rubber bit off a pencil..or chased poor LilyPuss up the stairs..or had been down my handbag for my tissues and found my lipstick which he manged to get the top off and spread liberally over the rug in the lounge, now would you...????
I just love him to bits...lol
take care
Jan...xx