Time for a Blog Hop!

Happy Monday,

Well, it's a special day today - the 29th of February only comes around every four years and to celebrate this fifth Monday in February we are having a Blog Hop over at My Besties UK.

All the design team are showcasing their favourite 'Besties' projects over at the main blog HERE - and I can tell you, this wasn't an easy task because I love all Sherri's beautiful artwork!

Here's just one of my favourites, which is also shown on the main blog ...

This one was made back in September 2013 

using the 'Wee Winged Ones' image.

I couldn't just pick one to show you, so here's a couple more of my favourites ...

This one is from February 2013 

and uses another favourite image 'Belinda Behive'

And my third choice is from March 2013

and uses yet another favourite image 'Cherry Blossom'

I could go on forever, but I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at just a few of my favourite Besties designs and if you would like to play along with us in our Blog Hop, you could win 3 digi images of your own choice from Sherri's stunning collection.

All you have to do is follow the blog list below and stop by and leave a comment on each of the design team's blogs. The winners will be announced on the My Besties UK Challenge blog on Monday 7th March.

Blog List

http://silverpaws1957.blogspot.co.uk

http://craftingjanie.blogspot.com/

http://sue-hickey.blogspot.co.uk/

http://ab5474-8kidsandstillfindtimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk

http://tanglemousecards.blogspot.co.uk

http://www.clairmatthews.com/

http://thiscraftymummy.blogspot.co.uk

http://christineingram55.blogspot.co.uk

http://jaybescraftybitz.blogspot.co.uk/ (me!)

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope you have time to play along with us and good luck.

Hugz, Jan xx

For Mum

Good morning everyone,

It's another special Monday over at the 'My Besties UK Challenge Blog' - not only do we have a brand new challenge, we are HOPPING again just in time for Mother's Day here in the UK. The theme this time is  ...

'FOR MUM'

So you can enter the challenge as normal with a crafty project that showcases the theme and have the chance to win a some of Sherri's 'My Besties' digi images from our selection.  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration using image 215 which you can buy in Sherri's on-line store HERE ...

I used an 8 x 8" scalloped card blank and layered it with some pretty lilac paper from my stash, together with some silver mirri card and some lilac satin cardstock.  I added my Bestie image which I coloured with my Promarkers, then mounted on matching cardstock.  Embellishments include a die-cut butterfly border, lots of lilac adhesive pearls, a doily, a wooden butterfly embellishment which I embossed with frantage powder and a greeting banner which I made on my pc.

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You can also come and HOP with us for the chance of winning extra candy by visiting all the participating blogs, following and leaving us a comment. Here's the order of the hop:

Gill (DT co-ordinator)
Donna 
Jan
Anita
Carol

Pixie

Michelle
Jenny

So, if you've arrived at my blog from DONNA then you are on the right track.

Now hop on over to ANITA who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

I shall look forward to reading your comments and don't forget to check back on the main blog for details of our lucky winners.

Hope you have fun,
Good Luck,
Jan xx

It's all about the Hair!

Good morning everyone,

It's another special Monday over at the 'My Besties UK Challenge Blog' - not only do we have a brand new challenge, we are HOPPING again for the first time this year. The theme this time is  ...

'IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HAIR'

So you can enter the challenge as normal with a crafty project that showcases the theme and have the chance to win a some of Sherri's 'My Besties' digi images from our selection.  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration using image 086 'Messy Maddie' which you can buy in Sherri's on-line store HERE ...

I used an 8 x 8" scalloped card blank and layered it with papers from my stash.  I added my Bestie image which I coloured with my Promarkers and mounted on a Decorative Labels Eight nestie. Embellishments include die-cut butterflies and flowers made using Tim Holtz 'Tattered Flower Garland' die.

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You can also come and HOP with us for the chance of winning extra candy by visiting all the participating blogs, following and leaving us a comment. Here's the order of the hop:

Gill (DT co-ordinator)

Jan

Wendy

Carol

Donna 

Anita

Pixie

Michelle

So, if you've arrived at my blog from GILL then you are on the right track.

Now hop on over to WENDY who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

I shall look forward to reading your comments and don't forget to check back on the main blog for details of our lucky winners.

Hope you have fun,
Good Luck,
Jan xx

Jingle Bells Blog Hop

Good morning everyone,

It's another special Monday over at the 'My Besties UK Challenge Blog' - not only do we have a brand new challenge, we are HOPPING again for the last time this year. The theme this week is very seasonal ...

'JINGLE BELLS'

So you can enter the challenge as normal with a crafty project that showcases the theme and have the chance to win a some of Sherri's 'My Besties' digi images from our selection.  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration using image A2 which you can buy in Sherri's on-line store HERE ...

I used an 6 x 6" card blank and layered it with Christmas papers from my stash.  I added my gorgeous Christmas Bestie which I coloured with my Promarkers and added some glitter for a little extra sparkle. Embellishments include a stamped sentiment, a piece of festive red ribbon and a little 'jingle' bell.

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You can also come and HOP with us for the chance of winning extra candy by visiting all the participating blogs, following and leaving us a comment. Here's the order of the hop:

Gill (DT co-ordinator) - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/

Donna - http://kraftyscot.blogspot.co.uk/

Jan - http://jaybescraftybitz.blogspot.co.uk

Anita - http://ab5474-8kidsandstillfindtimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Carol - http://silverpaws1957.blogspot.co.uk

Pixie - http://pixieflutterbycreates.blogspot.co.uk/

Michelle - http://zmumzcreates.blogspot.co.uk/

Wendy - http://lollydollycrafts.blogspot.co.uk

Caroline - http://carolinesspicecrafty-bits.blogspot.co.uk/

Home - http://mybestiesuk.blogspot.co.uk/

So, if you've arrived at my blog from DONNA then you are on the right track.

Now hop on over to ANITA who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

I shall look forward to reading your comments and don't forget to check back on the main blog in a few days where we will be announcing one lucky winner.

Hope you have fun,
Good Luck,
Jan xx

Too Cute to Spook Blog Hop

Good morning everyone,

It's the beginning of a new week and it's another special Monday over at the 'My Besties UK Challenge Blog' - not only do we have a brand new challenge, we are HOPPING again too. The theme this week is very seasonal ...

'TOO CUTE TO SPOOK'

So you can enter the challenge as normal with a crafty project that showcases the theme and have the chance to win a some of Sherri's 'My Besties' digi images from our selection.  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration using 'Trixie and her Kitty' which you can buy in Sherri's Etsy store HERE ...

I used an 6 x 6" card blank and layered it with papers from my stash.  I added my Halloween Bestie which I coloured with a combination of Promarkers and Graph 'It markers.  Embellishments include a stamped sentiment, orange polkadot ribbon, a die-cut fence, some foam pumpkins and a couple of foam bats.

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You can also come and HOP with us for the chance of winning extra candy by visiting all the participating blogs, following and leaving us a comment. Here's the order of the hop:

Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/

Kerrie - http://cardsbykerrie.blogspot.co.uk/

Caroline -http://carolinesspicecrafty-bits.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Donna - http://kraftyscot.blogspot.co.uk/

Jan - http://jaybescraftybitz.blogspot.co.uk/

Susan - http://rosebudsnribbons.blogspot.co.uk/

Home - http://mybestiesuk.blogspot.co.uk/

So, if you've arrived at my blog from DONNA then you are on the right track.

Now hop on over to SUSAN who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

I shall look forward to reading your comments and don't forget to check back on the main blog in a few days where we will be announcing one lucky winner.

Hope you have fun,
Good Luck,
Jan xx

My Besties UK Blog Hop

Good morning crafty friends and followers,

It's the start of a brand new week and I have news - it's a special Monday over at the 'My Besties UK Challenge Blog' - not only do we have a brand new challenge, we are HOPPING too. The theme this week is one of my favourites ...

'BRING OUT THE FAIRY IN YOU'

So you can enter the challenge as normal with a crafty project that showcases the theme and have the chance to win a some of Sherri's 'My Besties' digi images from our selection.  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

I used an 8x8" scalloped card blank and the colour scheme had to be pink! I used My Besties image 'Wee Winged Ones' which you can buy from Sherri's on-line store HERE.  The image is coloured with my Promarkers and I added some glitter to their wings.  The papers and embellishments are from my stash and all the little flowers are handmade using a Dreamies flower stamp.

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You can also come and HOP with us for the chance of winning extra candy by visiting all the participating blogs, following and leaving us a comment. Here's the order of the hop:

Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/

Kerrie - http://cardsbykerrie.blogspot.co.uk/

Tina - http://tinas-cards.blogspot.co.uk

Caroline -http://carolinesspicecrafty-bits.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Abbie - http://kraftygirlcreations.blogspot.co.uk/

Jan - http://jaybescraftybitz.blogspot.co.uk/

Anita - http://ab5474-8kidsandstillfindtimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Donna - http://kraftyscot.blogspot.co.uk/

Susan - http://rosebudsnribbons.blogspot.co.uk/

Home - http://mybestiesuk.blogspot.co.uk/

So, if you've arrived at my blog from ABBIE then you are on the right track.

Now hop on over to ANITA who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

I shall look forward to reading your comments and don't forget to check back on the main blog in a few days where we will be announcing one lucky winner.

Hope you have fun,
Good Luck,
Jan xx

We're Hopping!

Well hello everyone,

I've been back at school for a week now and can't believe it's Friday again so soon - but today is a special Friday over at the Polkadoodles Challenge blog because we're HOPPING!

The theme of our challenge this week is 'CUPCAKES', but to enter we would like you to use one of Emma Canning's gorgeous digital images which we are giving away free on the Challenge blog! And not only that, there are even more fab goodies available in the blog hop as some of my teamies may have hidden candy too - simply visit each link in the blog hop for a chance to win!

Don't forget - in order to be elible for any prizes, you must enter BOTH the challenge and participate in the blog hop.

Here's my DT inspiration using the free image ...

I used the gorgeous Emma Canning cupcake image as a focal point for a card this week.  Both background papers are from the 'Paper Boutique - Volume 1' CD and are inked around the edges with distress ink. The image is coloured with Promarkers and nestles on a pretty little paper doily which I thought fits the cupcake theme nicely!  The sentiment can be found on the 'Sugarplum Daisy' CD and the flowers are cut from scraps of the background papers using a template from the 'Candy Doodles' CD (one of my favourites!)  Added embellishments are from my stashbox.

If you've arrived at my blog from CLARE then you are on the right track, but if you get lost along the way simply go back to the Polkadoodle Challenge blog where a full list of participants are waiting.  Remember you need to leave a comment on each of the blogs, including Emma Canning's Flat Friends Challenge blog, in order to be in with a chance of winning the mega Polkadoodle prize!  If you click to follow my blog, I will try my best to visit and leave you a comment too :)

Now hop to KITTY who will show you some more fab inspiration on the theme.

Please be patient if not all the links are yet published – if you find a link is missing, please make a note of who you need to visit and come back later :)

Happy hopping,

Hugz, Jan xx

A very British Olympic Blog Hop

Good morning everyone,

What an exciting Friday - not only is it Polkadoodles challenge day, we are having a BLOG HOP in celebration of the Olympics which are due to begin later this month.  So, if you arrived here from LOU's blog you are in the right place.

In order to take part in the hop, you must enter a project over at the Polkadoodles challenge blog using a 'Red, White and Blue' theme - showing what Britain means to you.  Then 'hop' along and visit each member of our participating DT and leave them a comment on their blog.  Please remember that you must complete both parts of the challenge (a project and the hop) in order to be in with a chance of winning some fabulous prizes.

Our 'First Prize' is a copy of the new

  'Studio 12 Picknix Collection CD', 

with a second and third prize on offer of a brilliant

  'Emma Canning digital download'.

The design team have been busy with lots of inspirational ideas over at the Polkadoodles challenge blog and here's what I designed for the challenge ...

As I have been working on the topic of the 'Olympics' with the children at school this term, I decided to make a scrapbook page this week to record some of the facts that we found out.  It is an 8x8" layout and uses papers from the 'Britannia collection' designed by Nikky Hall.  The image is from the 'Sugar Plum Daisy' CD and is coloured with Promarkers (with a little bit of paper piecing on her t-shirt from a scrap of the union flag paper).  I added a little union flag in her hand, so she looks as if she is celebrating a win! The lettering was produced on my PC and printed onto scraps of the papers.  The five circles are meant to represent the five Olympic rings and each contain a fact about the Olympics (ancient and modern).  

Right onto the important stuff, if you have left a comment below and followed my blog you now need to pop over to 'CLAIRE P' for the next stage in the hop.  If you would like to link to the main blog hop or to this page on your own blog to help spread the word - that would be great too :)

All there is left to say it 'Good Luck' and I shall enjoy reading all your comments. Big hugz, Jan xx