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

A B C Christmas Blog Hop Winner

Hi I'm back with the winner ...thank you all for your lovely comments about my card... and I'm very pleased to announce that the winner of my Blog Hop Candy is.......

Clare Brown

Congratulations Clare...can you email me your details and I'll get a little packet of Christmas themed goodies sent to you.

Hugs to all
Jan...xxx

A B C Christmas Challenge - A for Angels

Hi guys...firstly I have to say a BIG thank you to all that took part in our Christmas Blog Hop to launch our new A B C Christmas Challenge. It is now closed and the winner will be announced later. I will also be choosing the winner of my Candy a little later.
Now on with our very first Challenge

A For Angels
with an optional extra of a Charm.

We are really lucky and have already got a sponsor for our first challenge to get us off to a great start. The LOVELY Sue from charmsupplies.co.uk is offering to Our 1st prize winner a £10 voucher & free delivery for either of her shops - Charm Supplies or Occasions Emporium! (Thanks Sue this is fantastic and most kind!)
I made my card for my Little Angel, my great niece Chloe. As its her first Christmas it had to be special...I know that this Darling Tilda isnt an angel but she should be with the fabulous bow behind her and I made her as sparkly as I could and added an little angel charm...

Now I hope you will join us in our very first challenge and do go and check out the other DT creations...truly gorgeous!!!
I'll be back later with the Candy winner...
Hugs
Jan....xx

A B C Christmas Challenge Blog Hop

Now Closed...Winner to be announced later
Hi Guys...this is sooo exciting...today is our Christmas Eve A B C Christmas Challenge Blog Hop...and is open for a week... so please join in the fun and the chance of winning some fab goodies!!!

Ok all you have to do is to solve a puzzle... to do this you have to visit each member of the DT blogs to collect the missing letters...I am number two on the list..

Just to remind you of the Puzzle....

_A_ _A'_ _O_IN_


and the letter you need from me is:
'N' for

and a little clue is....we are all expecting a visit later!!!!

To be in with a chance of winning you must post about our new challenge blog and blog hop on your blog with a link.. Visit all the DT blogs and collect the missing 7 letters and leave a comment (we all have candy to win too)...Once you have solved the puzzle email the completed words at the email address on the main blog. The Blog Hop will close midnight 29th December and the winners will be posted on the main blog.

Good luck!! now dont forget to leave a comment when you visit as I have a little bag of candy up for grabs too and I will be choosing a winner after the Blog Hop.

So Happy Hopping...you now need to visit Lorraine for the next letter...oh.. and dont forget to come back and join in Our First A B C Christmas Challenge

on 30th December.

Hugs
Jan...x

Just to Say....

Hi...I just want to thank you for visiting my blog for the past few months and leaving such kind and supportive comments which are totally appreciated. I never thought when I started my blog that I would have the opportunity to 'meet' so many nice people who share my love of crafting..its a big crafting world out there!!!...lol...I love hopping around seeing all your fabulous creations which are so inspiring...I would also like to thank Bec and Cheryl over at Creatalicious for the opportunity to join their design team also the guys over at A B C Challenges for inviting me to join them too...and I'm looking forward to being a part of the Stampin' for the Weekend Team in the new year..thank you all so much...
A Very Merry Christmas to you all...

Big Hugs
Jan...xxxx

A B C Challenge - K for Kissing - DT Card.

Hi guys..well what a weeks its been and it's not over yet!! we still have that little fat fella in the red suit to call tomorrow night with all our new crafty stash....here's hoping anyway...I have been good Santa..well ok..goodish..lol...
Now back to the job in hand...here is my card for this weeks A B C Challenge which is K for Kissing..very apt I think... what with all this mistletoe around...lol...anyway..I made this for DB (Dearly Beloved)..its ok..I've given it to him already so no surprise spoilt...I just love these little mices and the DP is MME..and as I couldnt really do ribbons or flowers..I added some Craftworks Candy which DB said looks like Smarties...yes I guess they do!!! lol...

I hope you find the time over the holidays to join us for this challenge and also for our Blog Hop tomorrow to launch our 'Baby Sister' Challenge Blog - A B C Christmas.... we'll be having some super prizes and each of the Design Team will have some candy up for grabs too!! so please come and have some fun!!!
Hugs
Jan...x

Ooooo...Look...Exciting News.....

As you know..I'm on the Design Team For A.B.C. Challenge and we now have a new baby sister blog:

The ABC Christmas Challenge

We thought that after running ourselves ragged trying to get everything made for Christmas perhaps we should be more organised and not leave everything to the last minute next year and have a brand new Challenge Blog ABC Christmas Challenge!

The challenges will run fortnightly in between our regular ABC Challenges on this blog...working through the alphabet helping you to get ahead with preparations for next Christmas. There will be plenty of inspiration from our regular ABC design team, plus lots of guests...and prizes too!

To celebrate the launch of the new ABC Christmas Challenge blog, there will be a blog hop on Christmas Eve...with lots of fab prizes on offer!

So, make sure you set aside some time on Christmas Eve to join us and help us to spread the word.

In the mean time...why not pay the ABC Christmas Challenge blog a visit to find out what it's all about.
Hugs
Jan...xxx

Just to Say Hi!!!...and some exciting news........

Hi Guys..it feels like ages since I last posted...whats with this weather we are having???...its been forecasted all week and when it arrives we still cant cope with it!!..mind you its a week early...this is what I woke up to this morning....

..it doesnt look much in the pic but we had at least 6ins overnight...anyway its the perfect excuse to stay put and craft...now talking of crafting....I am thrilled to say that..I have been asked to join the Design Team over at Stampin' for the Weekend..me and the other 4 new 'Teamies' make our debut in the New Year and I cant wait to join them...and I have to say a big thank to Kimmi and the team for choosing me...And...they have a fab last Challenge of the year...A Calenders for 2010...now please pop over and check out the DT's totally fab creations... so inspiring...in fact they inspired me to do this....

..
I'm going to give it to my dear old mum for Christmas as a little something...its ok..I havent spoiled the surprise..shes 84 and doesnt know what a laptop is let alone a blog!!! Bless her...
Ok..well I hope you all have a great weekend..last minute Christmas shopping no doubt...like me!!!..mind you I'm not sure I'll be able to get the car out of the drive in the morning what with this snow...any excuse...lol...
bye for now...
Jan...xx

Creatalicious Challenge - Something Old Something New Something Torn & Something Blue DT Card

Hi Guys...This is my DT card for this months Creatalicious Challenge..Something Old, Something New, Something Torn and Something Blue...well my Old is the DP as its a scrap and I've had it so long I dont know who makes it..the New is the image...Magnolia 2009 Winter Collection Tilda..that arrived on my mat on Saturday..(have to say a little disappointed with this collection as its a strange combination for Winter!!!) the cotton sparkley lace is new too...I've torn the edges of the cardstock and DP..and Blue is the organza ribbon I used for the bow...Do join us this month..its a great Challenge and we would love to see your creations...Hope you are all well and getting excited for Christmas!!!!
Hugs
Jan..xxx

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge 28 - Blue & Brown

Hi Guys..hope you all had a great weekend..and not too frazzled with the Christmas shopping!!!...This is my entry for SFTW its a colour challenge and they want to see your creations in blue and brown..I love this combo..and decided that I would make a christmas easel card..(again)..using the cutest Tilda.

...The DP's are Basic Grey and K & Co..(I think) and I used some lovely gold lace that I found in Hobbycraft last week.. added a cream organza bow...and punched pearlised flower...do go and check out the DT creations... really fab!!...ok I'm off as I still have family Christmas cards to make..!!!catch you later...
Hugs
Jan...xx

Stampin' for the Weekend Top 3 !!!!

Hi guys...just to say that I made the Top 3 again this week..with the card below......Thank you Stampin' Team for choosing my card again!!!..I'm so thrilled...it means so much...
Hugs
Jan..xxxxxx

One Easel Card - Two Challenges

Hi again...its not often that I combine cards to more than one challange..but today after I had finished making family christmas cards...I had a bit of a hop around and found that these two challenges would suit a card I had just made...Stampin for the Weekend..Red, Green & Gold and Charisma Cardz - Red green with White or Silver...so here it is..

I made an easel card again ...and yes another Darling Tilda...and yes more Magnolia DP's..lol...and sentiment.. a bit of organza ribbon to finish...and a die cut flower. Do pop over and check out the DT's truly fab creations....
Hope you're all well...
Hugs
Jan...x

Totally Gorjuss Challenge #8 - Sketch

Hi Guys...I found another challenge that I didnt know was out there...Totally Gorjuss...Now as you know I love the Gorjuss Girls almost as much as I love Tilda..so this challenge is just up my street!!!..lol...This week its a sketch and we all like those dont we....? and this one is lovely and simple which shows off my Gorjuss One to a tee...So why not check out the fab DT creations and join in the fun too....you dont have to have a Gorjuss One to play.(.you can use any girly image) ...but if you do..you get a double entry in the draw!!!
Here's my entry...

I chose a Peach and Chocolate combination... I coloured her with polychromos and just added some chocolate organza ribbon and a simple silk flower...
Catch up with you all later...happy crafting..
Hugs
Jan.xx