Black and White

Hello there,

Well, it was time to return to school yesterday (after a four week break with the Easter holiday) after losing mum. I'm not sure exactly where the month of March went, and don't feel rested from the break at all - but I am hoping that getting back into a routine will bring some normality back to our lives.

I have a new make today for the next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz and this week Amy has chosen the theme

'BLACK AND WHITE'

Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

I used design paper from a Prima paper pad called 'Cartographer' - it has loads of lovely maps and travel themed papers in beautiful neutral tones.

The stamp is from the 'Travel' set from Creative Expressions and is stamped in black archival ink. 

Lots of layers and a stamped sentiment, together with some black ribbon and a few white candi dots to finish off.

Hope you can come and join us with your own 'Black and White' male-themed projects.

Hugz, Jan xx

Time to Retire

Hello there,

I'm back today with our next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz - my how time is whizzing by! This week it's my turn to choose the theme and I think there was a little wishful thinking going on when I chose it. For the next seven days we would love to see your projects showcasing the theme

'TIME TO RETIRE'

Here's what I made for my DT inspiration using some of my brand new Creative Expressions stamps ...

I absolutely love this set of stamps and couldn't wait to get all inky. It's a hand made background using Peacock Feathers and Tea Dye distress inks, then I stamped over the top with the script stamp using Sepia ink. Next I passed it through my script embossing folder and inked around the edges for a little extra definition.

The topper is the main feature of the stamp set and is also stamped with sepia ink and I added a little colour using my coloured pencils. The sentiment was created on my pc and printed on a spare piece of inky background.

Hope you can join us this week - I look forward to seeing your creations.
Hugz, Jan xx