Catch up

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in 

I am so sorry that I have been missing for a while, 

Things have just been so busy 

Workshops to plan, teaching extra Lavinia classes and family life 

You know what it is like 

Don’t worry though I have still been making my little catch up  videos .

They are all on my YouTube channel.

Today we have some garden Poppy magic 

And you can join me here 

 

https://youtu.be/u5-zUobUWN4?si=fs3YrykTvmEYdrg-

I do hope you  have ben keeping well 

Have a lovely evening 

Food to cook here, Eric to walk.

Then shower , feet up and bed 

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Vintage Poppy Dwellings

Hi again everyone, 

Wow, today has flown…

I am just popping back in with our 

Monday catch up video…

Today a lovely, 

Clean, simple and classy design.

I do hope you can join me here 

https://youtu.be/Okb3lW0OxCo?si=OuZeOavjmVglruRS

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Fabulous Lavinia Fairy Festival

Hi everyone 

Thanks so much for popping in again. 

I do hope you had a wonderful weekend. 

As you know it was the Lavinia Fairy Festival 

at The Dreamatorium in Ruthin. 

I arrived on the Thursday afternoon ready to catch up with everyone, 

such a warm welcome. 

Sarah , Mona and me went out for a meal.

Small Plates in Ruthin…

It serves the most amazing food 

My favourite…Mona’s too 

is the gf orange cake with ice cream..

Honestly it is so yummy 

A real ‘when Harry met Sally ‘ moment….!!!!!

Friday and Saturday were great fun, 

So good to see old friends, 

And meet new ones too 

It was fabulous to meet Melinda , she has been joining in with my online class for years, 

and travelled over from Germany. 

I had a live video on Friday plus 

A craft along with Sarah on Saturday 

They are on the Lavinia stamps  fb page…

I do hope you have watched them..

Especially the craft along , 

Honestly it was so much fun…

Not to mention a special ‘hands on ‘ video that we made 

It will be published soon 

Today I am unpacking my bags, 

Washer is on 

and catching up with messages 

Take care all 

I will be back later with our 

Monday catch up video 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Just be A Sunflower

Hi again everyone, 

I do hope your evening is going well 

I have our Tuesday evening catch  up video to share with you 

I do hope you like it 

I have used one of the new sunflower stamps 

I have had great fun using this new collection 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/_u-7UKiam5s?si=GraKunq0YZG8oP53

Sleep well 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

July - Once Upon A Time

Good morning everyone 

Welcome to July 

and a new Lavinia Challenge 

Our new theme is 

Once Upon A Time 

We have so many stamps , stencils etc that could be used for your design 

Remember the winner is chosen at random and wins a £40 voucher to spend at Lavinia stamps. 

All the details are on the website 

Here is some inspiration.

My first thought was a story book 

and you know how much I love this stamp 

I started with some stamping and I masked the ink pot 

More stamping 

Some stencil work 

Some colour 

and those finishing touches

I can’t wait to see all your fabulous designs 

Have a lovely day and I will pop back later with our 

Tuesday catch up video 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Exciting times

Hi everyone, 

Only me again. 

I am just popping in to let you know about our new Lavinia stamps

The Twilight Tea Collection will be released this Thursday 3rd July 

We also have some new fabulous rice papers too .

Here is a little tag using one of the fabulous new Sunflower stamps 

I do hope you like it 

Remember the 4 days online event 

And the 2 day Fairy Festival 

I can’t wait to see everyone, especially those who are travelling so far. 

It is going to be great fun 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xx

It starts with stamping

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in 

It is always lovely to see you 

I hope your week has started well 

I have had a busy day, prepping for workshops. 

I have so many lovely things to share with everyone.

Tonight I have our Monday catch up video to share with you 

This is perfect for beginners or if Mr MoJo has gone on holiday 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/NO4K79Mo8VY?si=xrthQNeaffUdPcZo

I do hope you enjoy it 

Lobe and hugs 

Jo xxx

Catch up

Hi everyone 

Thanks so much for popping in 

Wow , life has been hectic..

So much to catch up with 

I have a couple of you tube videos for you…

Sunset oak tree 

https://youtu.be/u4Dh_-nSX50?si=frxDupBn4VBFi_nw

And 

A little monochromatic number 

https://youtu.be/_ZdYMRjNI8U?si=-cMJ3EN57XYsacY4

Plus last Sunday it was the craft show in Bolton 

We were so busy on The Stampers Grove stand..

It was so lovely to see everyone 

Thanks so much to those who came to say hello…

Always lovely to spend the day with Lisa , James and Kate. 

This week I have been teaching Lavinia workshops at 

Country View Crafts…

https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/

Such an amazing shop..

Owned by the lovely Susan , 

Full of goodies and in such a beautiful setting too 

Please check out the online shop 

Also there is a monthly challenge…

It would be great if you could join in 

Today , it is Saturday , 

A day off 

I am sat outside our camper van , in a beautiful campsite.  

Eric is enjoying the shade and Karl is chilling in the sunshine. 

I’m just about to make us a cheeky brew and we have biscuits too 

Enjoy your weekend all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Time to Chill

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in 

I am so sorry I have been absent for a while but I needed a little break 

Ok

A holiday 

We are currently in Crete

I am catching up with you, by the pool, 

Cheeky brew on the table (no biscuit , I need to be good ) 

Time to just relax 

I have a very busy few months ahead…so I just need to recharge my batteries. 

Last Saturday it was my 

Sharing the Love of Lavinia workshop at the Dreamatorium

Such a wonderful day 

Lovely to meet Lorraine, over from Australia 

I always get spoilt, chocolates, hand cream , a journal and beautiful flowers. 

I am so blessed to be able to do what I do. 

Many people have asked after Amanda leaving  what is going on.

Crafting  like any other business is one where there are choices…

I am happy and totally committed to Tracey and Lavinia stamps and will continue to promote them online, 

in workshop, and in YouTube’s. 

As I get older though I may just need more breaks and some more family time. 

I sure you all understand

I have a lovey crafty catch up to share with you using Alcohol inks.

You can join me here . 

https://youtu.be/R0lORft5E2E?si=foSMwpbTsllP7etk

And a lovely little stamping design 

Here 

https://youtu.be/i3e-IT5xIvs?si=A6BgAP_DgGphxAfM

Have fun 

Enjoy the rest of your week 

As always 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Tuesday and Poppy Love

Hi everyone, 

Thanks for popping in again, 

I do hope your day is going well. 

I have our Tuesday catch up video for you 

Some more inspiration for the Challenge 

And as you know 

I just love poppies 

Here is a close up 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/m99InSP2F-A?si=oXQIC0pOazmvaIQN

I do hope you enjoy it 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Enchanted Forest

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope your week has started well. 

As it is Monday…I have our usual catch up video to share with you. 

Today I am going to share a card using some magical papers.

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/z3dAf6Ii_jI?si=mkQ7-Ji0I2BrteYI

I do hope you enjoy it 

Maybe with a brew and cheeky biscuit 

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Flower Festival

Hi everyone, 

Welcome to June. 

I do hope your new month has started well. 

Karl , Eric and me have been to Delamere Forest for a couple of nights in 

our camper van. 

So lovely to walk, relax and enjoy cheeky brews and biscuits in the fresh air.

Just what we needed. 

As it is a new month we have a new 

Lavinia Challenge 

Our new theme is 

Flower Festival 

Here is some inspiration. 

I started with some colour 

Gradually building up the background 

Then adding some  stamping 

Some more, 

As you know 

I adore florals 

And grasses 

Some finishing touches 

Here is a closer look 

All the information can be found on the Lavinia stamps website 

Good luck 

Enjoy your Sunday 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Friday catch up

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in 

I hope you have had a lovely week 

It has been a wonderful Birthday week here, 

with lots of cards, messages , flowers, gifts and meals out. 

Thanks so much everyone 

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

I do hope you can find 5 mins to relax and join me 

Here 

https://youtu.be/P01Ls3YrZgw?si=S6cy8DhL5kXleeMO

We are off to Delamere Forest in the camper for a couple of nights to just relax 

Eric is so excited 

Bless him 

I hope you  all have a lovely weekend, 

Whatever the weather 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx