The amazing Acorn Dwelling

Hi everyone, 

I hope today is going well. 

It has been a busy day here,  food shopping, gardening, walking Eric and 

ticking some jobs of my to do craft list. 

I also have a Tuesday Crafty catch up video to share with you. 

Today we are going to be using The beautiful Acorn Dwelling stamp with some mischievous bunnies too. 

I do hope you can join me. 

You can find the  video here 

https://youtu.be/r9g5FyPFxgQ

Have a lovely evening 

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Mindful Monday, relaxing in a Beautiful Meadow

Hi everyone, 

I do hope your day is going well. 

Here in England we have a Bank Holiday, so we are having a lovely relaxing day. 

We took Eric for a long walk in the park this morning.

He is now fast asleep, snoring away. 

As it is Monday, I have another Journalling project to share with you. 

This week we are looking at ways of introducing some fun writing into out pages. 

Here is my smaller journal 

I do hope you enjoy it 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/dLtdFm51S3I

Take care everyone.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Weekend off.

Hi everyone, thanks so much for popping in. 

I do hope that your week has gone well 

I have had another busy week, 

but a very productive week. 

Lots of plans have been made and there are so many exciting  things happening. 

It is so good to be back at the stage of planning live events, creating with new and interesting products 

and finding time to catch up with so many of you lovely crafters and friends. 

I have been working on my project for my 

Make and Take 

I will be at the Harrogate show September 10th and 11th.

I will be demonstrating on the Sunday also running 

Make and Takes on the Saturday. 

I will be with James on the 

Stampers Grove stand 

So keep an eye on their website you may be able to book before the show, 

I am really looking forwards to spending time with everyone. 

I have also been working on a special project, 

Something very close to my heart.

This is still work in progress.

As it is bank holiday weekend here in some parts of the UK. 

I am having the weekend off.

Fingers crossed Karl is also going to be taking a few days off. 

So some gardening, a little bit of ironing, but mostly just drinking coffee, eating cake and relaxing. 

I hope you have lovely plans for your weekend too.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

More Alcohol Ink playtime.

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in again. 

It is always so lovely to have your company. 

Today we have another YouTube video using the new and improved Lavinia Pure Alcohol Inks. 

It has been another busy day here, crafting jobs and Eric had his physio. 

So time for a well earned brew. 

So pull up a chair and join me. 

You can find the video 

Here 

https://youtu.be/htv5ZGAfWiU

Take care everyone 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Be Beautiful With Lavinia Alcohol Inks.

Good afternoon everyone, 

Thanks so much for joining me today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

Our Christmas in August workshop was great fun, and wow the ladies 

made the most amazing cards. 

They make me so proud. 

I also planted my new rose. 

You see Janet and Susan very kindly gave me a garden voucher to buy something in remembrance of my lovely Dad. 

So off I went with my Mum and we both chose the same plant. 

A patio Rose. 

Designer Sunset. 

Just perfect….and my Dads favourite colours too. 

Thanks so much ladies. 

Now just to confuse you…oh and me…mind you it doesn’t take much these days with me.

I have a little catch up video using the 

New and Improved Pure Lavinia Alcohol inks. 

Mindful Monday will be back next week. 

Lavinia also have the fabulous air puffers too. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/-b0y1NbKd0c

Take care everyone.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Exciting news

Hi everyone, 

I do hope your Friday is going well.

I have some very exciting news to share with you..

Drumroll please 

       I am going to be teaching some classes at Lavinia headquarters in Ruthin. 

                                                                                                                         Sharing The Love Of Lavinia.

                                   These will be a full day of creativity with limited numbers, so that we can spend quality time together. 

             

       The first one will be on

                                                                                                              Date - Saturday 24th September  

                                                                                                                  Time - 10-30am to 3-30pm 

                                                                                                                                  Cost - £40 

We will provide your brew and cheeky biscuit, and 10% off your purchases on the day.

                                                          If you would like to join in or would like any more information please email me at 

                                                                                                                      jrcrafts28@gmail.com 

Sorry but my iPad seems to be playing up today , please forgive me 

Have a great weekend all. 

It is our online workshop for me tomorrow 

Christmas in August 

See you at 11am ladies 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xx

Spotlight On The Meadow.

Hi everyone, 

thanks so much for popping in today. 

I have had such a wonderful few days spending time with my Mum. 

We have laughed, shopped, and eaten our way through the last few days. 

Adam, Danielle , Elliot and Jenson have just been to visit, and oh that was so special. 

Memories..

Today I have a lovely little catch up video to share with you. 

We are going to spotlight the meadow 

You can find the video here

https://youtu.be/69R2CcaP8t0

I really hope you enjoy it 

Take care all 

Much love and  hugs 

Jo xxx

Mindful Monday With The Songbirds

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

It is time for some quality time together. 

Mindful Monday with The Songbirds. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/_16EyYOhFQE

I really hope you can watch it and that you enjoy it. 

Take care all. 

See you again tomorrow. 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Such wonderful ladies

Hi everyone, 

thanks so much for joining me. 

I do hope that you have had a lovely weekend. 

I am sat in our garden , in the shade having a catch up with you. 

My Mum has come down to stay with us for a few days, so that is lovely. 

I am really looking forwards to spending some quality time with her. 

Creating special memories. 

Yesterday I had a lovely day teaching a day workshop.

I had been invited by a fabulous group of crafters. 

They made me feel so welcome, 

I did laugh at the chairs that were behind my table , just my size!!!

It is so good to be able to meet up in person again. 

I enjoyed every minute. 

Look they gave me this beautiful card and they had all signed it. 

Thank you, 

that really touched my heart. 

Take care everyone 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

The Snow Shrub Bird.

Afternoon everyone, 

thanks so much for popping in. 

Thanks also to our new follower, it is so good to have you join us here. 

Wow, it is hot in Cheshire today. 

I made sure that I walked Eric before 7am this morning before it got too warm, and I will 

be leaving it late to take him out again. 

Luckily we have some cool places in the garden where he can sit, although he does like to lie in the sun.

He lies on his back and stretches his legs out.

He is so funny, but don’t worry I do keep my eye on him, and make him go inside after a while. 

As it is Tuesday , 

It is time for our crafty crafty catch up .

Today we are going to create

The Snow Shrub Bird. 

Here is a closer look 

You can find the video here. 

https://youtu.be/39HFtT86Bmo

Thanks so much for joining me.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xx

Monday Mindfulness with The Night Owl

Hi everyone, I do hope you are keeping well 

and that you had a lovely weekend. 

It has been a beautiful day here in Cheshire .

Eric had a appointment at the vets this morning and we had a lovely walk there and back. 

I have spent the rest of the day catching up with deadlines…it is another busy week. 

I am planning lots of classes and they all take a lot of organising. 

So watch this space. 

Today we have our Monday Mindfulness video. 

So I do hope you can make a brew , grab a cheeky biscuit and pop along and join me 

Here 

https://youtu.be/LemGZ_vdfqU

I look forwards to spending some quality time with you. 

Take care all 

Hugs 

Jo xx 

Dandelions In A Brusho Mist.

Good afternoon all, and thanks for popping in today. 

We have a new follower, 

Welcome, 

Pull up a chair. 

I always get so excited when we have a new member to our family on here. 

As it is Tuesday it is time for a Crafty Catch up video.

Today we are going to be using Brusho powders. 

Such a fun technique. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/tpqxjupwOgs

I do hope you enjoy it. 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Mindful Mondays Begin.

Hi everyone, and thanks for popping in again today. 

I have a new project to share with you. 

For the next few months we will be sharing 

Mindful Mondays together. 

You see the last few months have really made me think about, life, love and so many different things. 

After the loss of my beloved Dad, life will just never be the same. 

I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends, family and husband. 

Recently so many of my friends have suffered losses too, and so many of you are fighting your own health battles. 

So it got me thinking. 

Let us spend some quality time together, 

Now you can join in, just watch, or grab a brew and join me. 

The choice is totally up to you. 

Let us just relax, take time out and spend some quality time together. 

You can find the first video here 

https://youtu.be/nyrDf2He1EA

I really hope you enjoy it and join me on this part of our journey.

Much love and hugs 

Mum, a special hug for you too.

You are doing so well, you are an amazing lady 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Fairy Party

Good morning everyone, 

and welcome to August 2022.

A new month means a new Lavinia Challenge. 

Our new theme is 

Fairy Party.

Here is my inspiration.

I had such fun creating this design 

I started with some stamping and an idea of using the dandelion stamp to make a disco ball.

I added some ink 

And some magical orbs or bubbles 

Maybe the fairies are having a bubble party 

I wanted to create a dramatic frame, so I used the Graphite Element ink pad followed by some gilding flakes. 

Red liner tape is a great way to add a gilded frame to any design 

I hope you join in with our challenge and remember the winner is chosen at random and will get £40 to spend on Lavinia stamps 

Good luck and enjoy 

I have a magazine commission to make today…5 different card designs..

So I had better get started 

Hopefully I can have my coffee in the garden later. 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx