Tag card

Good afternoon all, 

Thanks for joining me today. 

Have you got any  snow, ? 

We had frost this morning and a flourish of snow, but it has all gone now. 

Karl has phoned from Aberdeen and yes , they have snow.

As you know I love making tags 

This was one that we made in one of our Hazel Grove workshops. 

I have been asked by a few people , what I do with my tags . 

So here is one idea. 

Make a background to complement the tag and make it into a card. 

I used the same inks for the background , 

Added some Inka gold splatters, and circles using a bottle top. 

After matting and layering my background was ready .

Now at this point , you have options. 

Position the tag diagonally 

Straight and off set , 

Or in the middle. 

Which do you like ? 

I decided on the second one. 

I stamped some Lavinia words...

And added them, along with a few little glass beads, 

and it really didn’t take long at all. 

When I was walking the dogs this morning , I took a couple of photos to share with you . 

So this is the view, of our morning dog walk, now that we have moved , 

It is so beautiful, 

and it really inspires me , everyday...

I hope you find something to inspire you today 

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Wednesday in Hazel Grove

Good afternoon all, 

It is now Friday and I have been trying since yesterday morning 

to publish this post, but blogger is really playing up...

It was our first workshop of the year on Wednesday, 

We were back in Hazel Grove, 

It was so good to be back and catch up with everyone, 

We even had a new lady joining us, 

It was great to meet you Carol and I hope you will be back next time. 

This was our first card, 

We used inks for the background, with a Clarity die and some stamps from Hobby Art.

I do love this combination 

and think this card would be great for many different occasions.

…

The second card used some more stamps from the same stamp set and some ink smooshing .

I do love a bit of smooshing .

I hope you have a lovely weekend planned 

I have a couple of friends coming for a crafty play tomorrow 

and Sunday is going to be a day off. 

Elliot is here , and has been with us since Tuesday morning.

I must say this Grandma thing is wonderful but I am shattered. 

We went to soft play this morning, 

Oh my , an hour there is a real workout.....

Take care all

Much love and hugs.

Fingers crossed this one will publish...

Ninth time lucky,,,

Jo. xxxx

Blooming good fun

Good afternoon all, 

Thanks for popping in today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

We went out for lunch with friends on Saturday and 

then we had Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends popping round for a brew and a catch up. 

Last night Mikey arrived back home for a few weeks, he has started Jury Service today , 

So we don’t know how long her will be staying...

Hope his first day is going well, he was quite nervous this morning. 

Today I have something exciting to share with you .

You know how I love to play around with inky backgrounds. 

Well the very talented and lovely lady that is Eileen Godwin , posted a link about a technique that I haven’t 

seen before. 

So I had to have a look , 

There is a great You Tube video 

The Treasures of Many 

At Karin’s Corner.

Now I think this is going to be a very popular technique, so thanks to both ladies for highlighting it. 

I was suppose to be doing workshop prep this morning , 

but I had a play instead. 

Here is what I came up with 

Now my background didn’t come out quite as vibrant as Eileen’s but I love it anyway..

Here is how the design took shape. 

For this technique a photo paper is used, I used the coated silk card from Clarity. 

Distress Oxide inks work really well, add them to your mat one colour at a time 

Spritz, then dab your card in the ink. 

Not too much water though. 

Remember to dry the card before adding the next colour of ink. 

I blended some ink on to the card stock 

And also added some splats...

After drying I added some more ink 

The just wipe the card stock with a wet wipe, 

The photo doesn’t show it up really , but the right hand side has been wiped. 

Can you see, it looks more vibrant and shiny. 

You really need to try this at home to see for yourself. 

Next I got out my stamps and stencils from Aall and Create 

And started to build up my background 

Layer after layer 

Adding a moon mask, some Sharpie pen and some Inka splats. 

On separate card , I stamped this lovely flower ( designed by Tracy Evans , you know I am a big fan of hers ) 

Added some colour with my new pencils, and cut it out. 

To finish off I added some doodles, White splats and liquid glass. 

I really enjoyed making this, 

It still amazes me what we can make from a white piece of card. 

Better get back to workshop prep, 

Take care all.

Much love and hugs 

Jo, xxx

New Home Card.

Good afternoon all, 

I really don’t know where this week has gone.

I can’t believe that it is Thursday already, 

What have you been up too ? 

Lots of catching up jobs ticked off my list here. 

Plus the other afternoon a friend surprised me , and popped in.

It was so lovely to catch up , we had coffee, mince pies and just chatted and chatted .

Today , I am sharing a New Home card with you. 

I just love making inky backgrounds, 

Splashing some water around and then adding stamping. 

These little fairy houses are so cute. 

I love them .

Oh and look what arrived in the post today .

My lovely friend Fi, sent me this card. 

You see her Christmas card got lost in the post .

So she sent me this fabulous work of art. 

Thanks Fi , I love it .

The design is one from a Josie and Chris workshop , so thanks to Josie and Chris too. 

Right, better get out of my craft room 

and into the kitchen . 

Enjoy your evening all, 

and Mum, I will phone you later. 

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxxx

More Designs

Good afternoon everyone,

thanks for popping in.

How are you today? 

I have just walked to the Post Office and it is very cold outside, so I 

hope you are keeping warm today. 

I have the last instalment of  Christmas cards to share with you. 

They are all fabulous 

It wouldn’t be the same without a camel....

Have you put all your decorations away ? 

I have, all safely packed away until next year. 

Elliot was all better and came to stay ,

So we have had lots of fun playing with his new cars. 

Reading his new books 

Plus some football training, 

That was with grandad and daddy  , not me 

Right, I am off now to make a large pot of chillli.

It is just the weather for it..

I hope you have a lovely weekend, 

whatever you have planned .

Take care all

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Happy New Year All.

Happy New Year All. 

Much love and hugs.

Jo Xxx

Last day of the year .

Good afternoon and thanks for joining me today, 

on the last day of 2018.

I know it has been a struggle this year for some of our ladies, 

you are in my thoughts, each and every one of you. (and you know who you are ❤️)

We are having a quiet night in tonight and hopefully going to pick up 

the little man tomorrow. 

He is coming to stay for a few days, but he has been unwell again. 

Another virus, this time with a rash....

So I am keeping everything crossed that he is well enough to come and stay. 

Karl is working from home today, 

and I am hoping that he will have an early finish...

Monday 

It really doesn’t seeem like a Monday...!!!!

Here are some more of your cards 

More fabulous creations, 

I am so lucky to have received so many..

Still not seen yours yet...

Well I still have more to share with you .

I am keeping them for another day .

Before I go, 

I just wanted to say a big Thank you, 

Thanks for reading my little blog, 

Leaving your lovely comments.

Also for those of you who put up with me at our workshops. 

Most importantly 

Thanks for all your friendship and support 

It means the world to me

Take care all

See you next year 

Love and hugs 

Jo. xxx