Truly, Madly, Deeply!

Hello again,

I'm back today with news of our next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guys and not only is the title track of one of my favourite songs, it's also the theme that Caz chose for the next week

'TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY'

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

With Valentine's Day only three days away, I decided to make a male themed Valentine card - so, out with the pink and in with the black and red. This was a really quick one to do and I managed to use up some more of my stash scraps (another tick for my NY resolution)! Lol.

Ingredients include: 6x6" card blank, one piece of leftover design paper, small strip of red pearlised card, a scrap of black ribbon, a small piece of both black/white card and three self adhesive gems. The wording was printed on my pc. Simples!

Why not pop over to the main blog and check out the design team projects.

Hugz, Jan xx

So Berry Sweet

Hi there,

I'm back with my second post today as we begin a new challenge over at My Besties UK. For the next two weeks we would love to see your projects showcasing the theme

'SO BERRY SWEET'

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

Now, there's a dilemma if every I had one as I think all Sherri's images are 'sweet'. So, I decided to keep it really simple this week and let the artwork speak for itself. I printed my sweet little image to fit a 5" x 7" photo frame that I bought in a discount store. I used my Promarkers to colour her, but was undecided when I got to her hair - so in-keeping with the colour scheme I thought - why not Pink (in honour of our hard working DT co-ordinator)! Hope you like her.

Why not pop over to the main blog and check out the gorgeous work my teamies have made for the challenge - see you there.

Hugz, Jan xx 

Love is in the Air

Happy Monday,

I do hope everyone is safe out there after the dreadful weather over the weekend - roll on Spring (only 7 weeks until the clocks change!)

It's time for our next challenge over at Make My Monday and this week our Rosie has chosen the theme of 

'LOVE IS IN THE AIR'

There are so many interpretations of this one, but with Valentine's Day creeping up fast it's a perfect opportunity to join us. Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

Having said that, I decided to go for something completely different! I decorated a chipboard heart with a piece of design paper left over from another project. First I randomly stamped it with a script stamp using Dusty Concord distress ink. Next I ran it through an embossing folder, then gently highlighted the embossed areas with gilding wax. Once stuck in place I inked around the edge of the heart with the same distress ink.

All the flowers are handmade using a Dreamees stamp - this is very quickly becoming a favourite. I stamped out the flowers using the same distress ink, then stamped the script stamp over them and inked the edges too. Next a little shaping before assembling them and adding a little lilac pearl to the centres. I added a couple of die-cut leaves for extra foliage.

I couldn't resist adding little 'Fizzy Moon' with his string of hearts and the sentiment was printed on my pc before being torn and inked and added to my project. A few little punched hearts to finish off.

I've not quite decided what to do with this yet, but my daughter has her eyes on it as her room is all decorated in purples! Lol.

Hope you can join us this week.

Hugz, Jan xx

Love is in the Air

Hello,

It's Friday again, so it's time for another challenge over at Polkadoodles and this week our Nikky has another new brand new collection - Dollie Daydream goes East. This one is crammed full of oriental gorgeousness and has to be my current favourite.

Our challenge theme this week is

'LOVE IS IN THE AIR'

but the Design Team were challenged to use the new collection and we weren't allowed to make cards either! Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

Well, I made another tag - I love them (and I have a huge stash of them)! It's covered with lush lantern paper from the CD and then mounted onto gold mirri card, then a black mat. All the elements are from the CD and the gorgeous oriental Dollie is coloured with my Promarkers to match the lanterns in the background. I think my favourite bit is the tiny little scroll, which is also printed from the CD. 

Hope you can join us this time.

Hugz, Jan xx

Spots and Stripes

Happy Tuesday,

I'm back today with news of our next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guys and this week Janice has chosen the theme of

'SPOTS AND STRIPES'

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

I found this cheeky little chappy on the internet and coloured him with my Promarkers. The design papers are from an old 'Hot of the Press' pad which I have had for ages (a bit more of my stash used up - new year's resolution going well so far!) The stars are cut from the paper scraps and the greeting was from the same paper pad.

I hope you can join us this week with your lovely 'spotty and stripy' creations.

Hugz, Jan xx

Anything but a Card at MMM

Morning lovelies,

Well another week down and another one nearer to half term - I swear I live my life from one school holiday to another (with lots of crafting in between)!!

It's time for a new challenge over at Make My Monday and this week Fliss has chosen the theme of

'ANYTHING BUT A CARD'

I think this has to be another favourite of mine and it gets us thinking 'outside the box'. Here's what I decided on for my DT inspiration ...

This is a different version of a project I made last year and consists of one piece of card (27cm x 20cm), which is scored and folded to make a gift bag - it's really simple to make (I will add this to my 'To Do' list of tutorials that I am planning for the future).

Once the card is folded, simply decorate. I chose a piece of neutral design paper and edged it with Walnut Stain distress ink. The next layer is a Fleur de Lys nestie cut from book paper and also edged with the same ink. The top layer is a 'Wellington Bear' image from the 'Sunny Days Collection', mounted on a piece of pink card. I made the little flowers from scraps of the book paper and added a few little punched butterflies. A bit of polkadot ribbon for the handles and a little 'To and From' label on the back and job done.

Hope you can join us this week.

Hugz, Jan xx

Fantasy Stampers - Challenge 3

Happy Saturday everyone,

Well, I am delighted with the response to my new challenge blog

'FANTASY STAMPERS'.

We had 57 entries for the second challenge, which was almost double the first one. So, a mahoosive 'Thank You' from me for the support and words of encouragement.  Again we had some stunning entries - why not pop over and check out our Top 3!

So, onto our third challenge -  one for all you romantics out there

We would love to see your projects showcasing something romantic - will it be hearts and flowers for Valentines Day, or a wedding/engagement - the choice is yours. But remember, you MUST include some stamping on your project.

 Here's what I decided on for my DT inspiration ...

I made a 6x6" card using design papers from the LOTV 'Always and Forever' paper pad. The image is also LOTV - 'Meant to Be' which I thought was just perfect for this theme - don't they look so cute! I stamped in Sepia ink this time for a more muted look and coloured with my Promarkers. Added embellishments include a die-cut butterfly border, pink polkadot ribbon, flowers and a few die-cut leaves. The wording was made on my pc and tucked behind the main image.

I also decorated a little wooden heart with matching design papers and added a gorgeous stamped Rose (which was a freebie on a recent Craft Stamper magazine). I stamped it three times and coloured it with my Promarkers, before layering it onto my project. The lettering is stamped with my Clarity Letterbox stamps.

If you have the time, why not pop over to the challenge HERE and check out the gorgeous creations from my teamies.

I hope you can join us for our third challenge - I shall look forward to visiting your blogs over the next couple of weeks. I wonder how many entries will we get this time??

Hugz, Jan xx