Monday memories

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in. 

I am so sorry that I have been neglecting you. 

My dad deteriorated last week and passed away on Saturday. 

He was at home with family, and it was as peaceful as it could be. 

The nurses, were just wonderful, and I am so proud of my Mum. 

She is so brave. 

Take care everyone.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

I adore poppies.

Hi everyone, 

only me again. 

As it is Tuesday, it is my turn for a crafty catch up 

on the Lavinia YouTube channel. 

Tonight we are going to have a play with one of the  new stencils, 

and create another one layer card .

I do hope you can join me 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/XiDyc2rBUcg

Take care all. 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Kenyan Hut

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I hope you are keeping well, and that something today will make you smile. 

We had a lovely workshop on Saturday…although I did manage to get my 

ink sprays everywhere.,,

Not the best technique for an online class…

and yes, I did run out of space…again 😂

Straight after the class Karl and I went up to Kendal to spend the afternoon 

with my parents. 

My dad is deteriorating but my Mum is with him, and he has a 

hospital bed in the lounge.

I am going up at 6am tomorrow too, just to spend as much time as possible with them.

They have been married for over 60 years, 

So many memories, 

and I love them both dearly.

Today I am sharing a recent Aall and Create sample with you. 

I had great fun creating this. 

I started with stamping and creating a scene.

These are fabulous new stamps by Janet Klein.

I decoupaged the hut and couldn’t resist some straw on the roof.

I love to add these little extra touches.

Here is a closer look 

I adore the chickens…

My brother has been hatching some chickens, look. 

And did you spot the little black one. ?

Thanks so much for joining me today 

Coffee time here now 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Our Mischievous Mice

Morning friends, I do hope your day has started well.

Karl was up and out at 5am, 

So I have walked Eric early and am now trying to catch up on jobs in 

my craft room. 

Although every time I tick a job off my list. 

I seem to add another one.

I bet you know that feeling. 

Today I have a sample to share with you using a couple of our mischievous mice. 

I have also used one of the new stencils. 

Keep your eyes peeled as these will be available on the website this Friday…

Here is a closer look 

They really do make me smile.

Take care everyone 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Stamping on the gel press

Hi everyone, 

Me again. 

Thanks for joining me, twice in one day. 

Get me.

I am just popping back to remind you that it is Tuesday, so that means time for a crafty catch up.

Today we are going to be looking at stamping on the gel press. 

I do hope you can grab a brew and cheeky biscuit and join me. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/IQhph7yFym0

I really hope you enjoy it. 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

A little book of flowers

Hi everyone, thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope that your week has started well.

I am sat in my kitchen having a coffee, sat next to Eric. 

He has just been to the vets, and bless him his joint pain is getting worse and he needs more medication and physio. 

He is so good though, he just looks at me with those gorgeous eyes. 

Today I thought I would share a recent Aall and Create project with you. 

I really loved making this, and completely lost my self in a wonderful creative space. 

I used an old die from my stash to create the book shape. 

Then some simple inking, stamping and embossing. 

These backgrounds are fabulous to make. 

I stamped the design again added some colour and fussy cut the flowers. 

I added a little tassel…well I couldn’t not. 

Here is a closer look 

This is such a beautiful designed stamp by Bipasha bk. 

Take care all

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

I rescued this one

Hi everyone, 

thanks so much for popping in today. 

It is always so lovely to spend time with you. 

Today I have another Aall and Create sample to share with you. 

Now the funny thing about this sample is that half way through making it, 

I didn’t like it.

It very nearly needed up being filed in the bin. 

So I was so excited when Abs said on tv that it was one of his favourite samples..

Just goes to show you…

Thanks Abs, honestly you made my day.

You see I still doubt myself….just like most of us do 

Here is a closer look 

I have had grandma duties this morning, also food shopping, and walked Eric 

So I definitely deserve a coffee 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend. 

Please take care 

Thanks so much for your friendship on here 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Music and Flowers

Good morning everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I have just got back from walking Jenson to nursery and Elliot to school.

It is so good to get 7504 steps in the bag before coffee.

Today I have a sample to share with you using some fabulous new stamps from Bipasha bk for 

Aall and Create. 

I found these stamps so wonderful to use. 

The artwork is amazing, 

So much detail.

Just the stamped images looks  stunning. 

I added some colour. 

Not too much 

The posca splats really do finish off the design 

Here is a closer look 

Abs is back on Create and Craft tv today 10am and 2pm.

I had better get my brew and cheeky biscuit so that I am ready to watch 

Have a lovely day 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxxxxx

One Layer Cards

Good evening everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

As it is Tuesday, it is time for our usual crafty catch up. 

Now, you will definitely need a brew and a cheeky biscuit for this one as it is 

44minutes long. 

We are going to take our time and create this beautiful one layer card 

You can find the link here 

https://youtu.be/7MGW8yVLYo8

I hope you enjoy it and I really hope that you have a go…

I would love to see what you make. 

Take care everyone 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Monday catch up time

Good morning everyone, thanks 

so much for popping in today. 

I do hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Our tester Cumbria workshop went very well. 

I kept numbers low so that we could all have plenty of space. 

It was so good to see everyone again. 

The sun was even shining 

I also managed a couple of visits to see my parents too. 

My dad still isn’t very well, bless him. 

So time spent together is more important than ever. 

There was another new release from Aall and Create , this time with stamps by Tracy Evans. 

Here are a couple of my samples 

I loved creating this one. 

As you know, over the last 6 months I have been showcasing dl cards especially the ‘along the edge design’ 

and the ‘corner to corner’ design. 

This stamp is just perfect for these and it is such a thrill to see so many other creatives using similar designs. 

Makes me so happy and means I am doing my job…yeah 

Have a look and see how many you can spot.

Here is another sample, 

this one uses the gorgeous woodpecker stamp , he is great to colour in. 

Here is a closer look 

I have another busy day , making more samples.

I hope you have a lovely day , 

Whatever you are doing 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Painted Seed Heads

Hi again everyone. 

Me again.

I am popping back with a little catch up video. 

I thought we could have a play with the new sprays from Lavinia. 

So we are going to paint our Seed Heads. 

I do hope you will join me. 

So it is time for your brew and cheeky biscuit. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/0d5qUBDC1Zk

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Good To Catch Up.

Hi everyone , thanks 

for popping in today. 

I do hope you enjoyed your bank holiday weekend. 

It was a long but fabulous day at Harrogate on Sunday. 

The show was well set out and had plenty of space, 

Good job as it was busy.

So good to see so many friends and meet new one too. 

Thanks so much to Jenny , who made me the most fabulous gift. 

My very own brew and cheeky biscuit. 

Some cheeky chocolate too. 

Thanks to everyone who came to say hello, 

I must admit I did sleep well on Sunday night. 

Take care all 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxxx