Wreath Time

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope your day is going well. 

I have been busy today, Adam is still struggling after having his tonsils out.

I think it will take a while before he feels better..

Eric has been to physio , Katie is so lovely…

She noticed a lump under his eyelid on his left eye…so we are back at the vets on Monday 

Always something !!!

I have just made a brew so thought it was a great time for a catch up.

Todays video is using the stamp & spin tool 

I have had so many messages asking for a full video using the tool.

So here we are 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/IzGQPNDtTt4?si=darjf08mjzCV-QAV

I do hope you enjoy it 

Have a lovely evening 

Shower…pj’s and feet up for me 

Mikey and Fran have gone to Italy today 

For a well earned holiday 

They both work so hard…

We all need to chill….

And relax 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Something a bit Different

Hi again everyone.

I have just walked Eric, made a brew and thought I would 

have another little catch up with you all. 

I may just be having a cheeky biscuit too. 

I have something a bit different for you today..

I really enjoyed creating some tags out of Yuppo card.

I added some pressed flowers 

and some pure Lavinia Alcohol inks. 

I haven’t seen this done before…

So I was so pleased how it looked

and how it combined so many products 

I do hope you like it too 

and join me here 

https://youtu.be/eGxxGl3ULgU?si=3KyoGGNAU6_k_jJC

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Wonderful weekend

Good morning everyone 

I do hope you had a lovely weekend 

and that your new week is starting well 

On Saturday it was my last 

Sharing the love of Lavinia Class for this year 

It was another lovely group of crafters, although we did miss a couple of ladies 

Due to the dreaded Covid 

Jack was a great help in the shop.

Always on hand with hugs 

It was a dash back home when we had finished as Adam was in hospital 

having his tonsils out 

Bless him, at the age of 35. 

We went to pick him up in the evening and he is staying here 

for a week or so 

 Just to minimise the risk of infection from Elliot & Jenson.

So many bugs going round  school at the moment. 

Sunday it was the usual park trip with Eric 

And it was dry, a bit cold…but lovely for walking 

After coffee at home, Karl had a lovely job for us, 

Cleaning the gutters 

Picture me at the bottom of the ladders when he threw down the gunk into a bucket next to me !!!!!

I definitely needed a shower as soon as we had finished 

I took a few photos of the plants in my garden too 

Just before they finish flowering for the year 

This is my beautiful Rose bought in memory of my wonderful Dad 

And I love my passion flowers 

Hydrangea's, 

 

Clematis 

and Dahlias 

I love my Dahlias, and this new one was recommended to me by my special friend Anne, before she passed away.

So I think of her everything I look at it…

I have it planted just outside my kitchen patio window.

( We still have coffee together ) 

This morning , Karl left at 5am but is currently stuck in traffic 

I am waiting for Tom , he is coming to service our boiler 

Another job to get done before winter 

It is that time 

Just going to make a brew….

Enjoy your day 

I will pop back later with our 

Monday catch up video 

Much Love and Hugs 

Jo xxx

Ombré Stamping

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

How is your day going ? 

Ok I hope 

Not bad here….getting those jobs ticked off my list 

Coffee is helping 

Karl is really busy this week with an exhibition at the NEC…

So it is just me and Mr Eric 

As it is Tuesday

I have our usual catch up video to share with you 

As promised yesterday 

So fun with 

Ombré stamping 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/EV095ThPvm8?si=wQHol1t3A3MKhyQI

I do hope you enjoy it 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Monday catch up

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in 

I hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Saturday was a busy day with the 

Charity- Crafting For Sky event 

Plus my Vintage Christmas online workshop. 

Then in the afternoon jobs, walking Eric and finally a take out and some bubbles. 

Sunday morning we took the boys to 

Peak Wildlife park 

Wow what a fabulous place 

I was so excited to see the polar bears, 

Feed the Wallaby’s 

A Lemur jumped onto Adam’s rucksack as we were walking through 

The boys laughed so much 

Little Red squirrels 

and so much more 

It was a fabulous morning, 

Today I have been going through my To Do list 

Mainly adding jobs !!!!

As it is Monday 

I have our catch up video to share with you 

A requested one today 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/6S_5Uf-Py9g?si=xZaUeMqRtggekEYf

I do hope you enjoy it…

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Stamp and Spin Time

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope your Friday is going well, it is a beautiful morning here in Cheshire. 

I really need to get out in my garden, 

My Dahlias are finally opening…and wow, 

I just love them. 

I am really enjoying using the Stamp  & Spin tool from Sizzix…

I have had so many requests for a tutorial…

So here we go…

A quick card 

And yes it was quick…

Here is a close up 

I used an A4 sheet of card and started with the wild summer flower stamp…the smaller one, 

Next I looked at my sets of smaller stamps 

The flower collection 

The woodland ferns 

The Foliage set 

And The Vine set 

I love using all my different colours of Versafine Clair ink 

Some Gentle Elements ink in the background 

A few more stamps…2 at a time now 

Next some finishing touches…some gel pen 

And finally some Liquid pearls..

I do think Santa will find this on his list for many crafters this year 

remember you need the Stencil & Stamp tool to fit the 2 together 

So many possibilities though 

Well worth every penny 

I hope you have a nice weekend planned 

I have our 

Vintage Christmas online class tomorrow 

Plus a Charity event 

Crafting for Sky.

Always so good to give something back 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Bewitched By Hattie

Good afternoon everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in again. 

I do hope your day is going well. 

I have our Tuesday catch up video to share with you 

This is perfect for this months challenge 

Bewitched By Hattie 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/UbtjNyZkCHQ?si=GBMmoyr42IBlcMux

I do hope you enjoy it, 

Here is a closer look 

Karl has a late meeting this evening, 

and I have a date with my ironing board…

I am so lucky ! 

Enjoy your evening all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx