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Thursday 26 March 2015

Thursday already....

Good evening all and thanks for your company....

How is your week going? It is all go here....mind you that is usual....

We had Mikeys Birthday yesterday...I can't believe he is 24....it only seems yesterday that he was born...

One of his friends is leaving work...she is very talented and is pursuing her arty career so he needed a quick card...this is what I came up with...,,I thought butterflies were a good choice as they represent not only Craft but change as well...

I do like to decorate the envelope to match...

Yesterday was also workshop day in Hazel Grove...we used the wonderful Finches stamp set from Clarity...

We used the Matrix Feather stamp and white embossing powder to make a resist background...

I do love these finches...

We had quite a discussion about colours...and we decided in the end that artistic licence ...the Finch can be any colour we want to colour him in...why him...I'm not sure...he just looks male.....or is that just me????

For our second card we used Distress ink to stamp with and then did some water colouring...

I like to leave the cards without a specific sentiment and then the crafters can choose their own depending on how they want to use the cards..

It was one of the ladies Birthdays too..and Rachel brought cakes...thanks Rachel..

Today I have been trying to tackle the mountain that is the ironing basket!!!! Plus making samples for the next Clarity show...it will soon be here...

More ..must have stamps....perfect for An Easter present and less calories than an Egg....

Must go now and make some food...Karl is on his way home from London...he will be in about 7-30... So better get something in the oven...

Enjoy your evening...

Love and hugs...

Jo. xxxx

 

12 comments:

Jane said...

Very nice cards Jo! I love the butterflies! And glad you had a good day at your workshop!! Xxx

Jane said...

Very nice cards Jo! I love the butterflies! And glad you had a good day at your workshop!! Xxx

Lisapmac said...

Beautiful designs Jo. Happy belated Birthday wishes to Mikey. Xx

Donna Brooks said...

Love the butterflies. I don't have the finch stamp but will get it one day as I like bird things. Great cards and the white embossing powder on the background is a great touch. XX

Donna Brooks said...

Love the butterflies! The white embossing powder on a white card is a great touch. XX

Unknown said...

All lovely cards. I love the white embossing looks so delicate.

Theresa said...

your wreath cards are becoming a signature thing with you. i do love those feathers. there is something almost haunting about them, hugs xx

Naomi said...

Beautiful cards Jo. xxxx

Angela said...

Lovely cards Jo. xx

Jeanette Butler said...

Lovely cards Jo, I remember making the Alium wreath one at your first class in Cumbria. The addition of the butterflies is a great finishing touch. Belated birthday wishes to Mikey. Hope you managed to conquer the ironing mountain and I look forward to seeing your Clarity samples very soon...where is the time flying to? Love & hugs Jeanette xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous butterfly card.

Unknown said...

Jo,
I love the butterfly card and will no doubt copy your very cool idea, fantastic and thanks for sharing.