Little Book of Spring

Hi everyone, 

I hope today is going well. 

It is such beautiful weather here….

Spring is definitely in the air 

I have our Tuesday catch up video to share with you 

Today we have 

A little Book of Spring 

Perfect for our Challenge 

Here is a close up 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/MlQLz7wMyKw?si=a0Ka_9NHQP7IDtXr

Enjoy your evening 

A cup of tea in the garden for me 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Extravaganza

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I hope you had a lovely weekend, and that you enjoyed joining in 

with our lavinia tutorials.

Either online or in person 

It was so lovely to see everyone,,,and wow you 

Lovely ladies know how to spoil me.

Thank you so much 

If you get chance do go and visit the shop it really is a magical place 

Full of nostalgia, 

Full of atmosphere 

And full of crafty goodies.

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

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/Mt80HazoItw?si=UgVtBFj6sPYhODzd

Here is a closer look

Enjoy your evening all 

An early night for me…

I am shattered today 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Today is the Day

Hi everyone, 

I hope today is going well, 

Another busy day here, I’m packing my bags and driving to Lavinia..

Ready for tomorrow’s grand Opening at the Dreamatorium.

I am really looking forwards to seeing so many of you…in person and online. 

Before I get sorted I thought we could have a little catch up , 

I have another sample to share with you…

I love to mix new stamps with items that we already have 

So much fun 

As you know I adore the white space 

First I created the shape using one of our sticker stencils 

Next some stamping, 

These little fledglings are going to be so useful. 

Next some extra greenery, 

And finally some music notes..

The music of love 

Here is a closer look 

I think this card could be used for an anniversary card, valentines, or just because card.

I do hope you like it..

I’m off now to have a brew and I will be back soon with a little catch up YouTube video

Enjoy life 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Happy Times

Hi everyone, 

Only me again.

Hope today is going well, 

Bless him , our little Elliot has been in hospital with his tummy…he has been diagnosed with 

Celiac disease at 7 years old…

I feel for him…it is bad enough as an adult. 

He is back home now , thank goodness. 

I am just popping in with our Tuesday catch up video 

A new stamp may have just sneaked in too.

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/fX9EaMbw18c?si=ZDC_95F1DYLEElZt

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

The Joys Of Spring

Good morning everyone, 

Welcome to April 

and to a new Lavinia Challenge 

Our new theme is 

The Joys of Spring 

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

And yes it could be you 

Last month it was my very good friend and follower 

Joanne Lind…

How fabulous is that…

All the details are on the Lavinia stamps website 

Here is some inspiration 

I hope you like it.

I started with some ink blending…fabulous Elements inks

Next some stamping 

Gradually building up the scene 

No pizza though 🤣

It wouldn’t be spring without Bumble and Hum 

Some finishing tricks, light , shade and some sparkle.

Here is a closer look 

I do hope you will enter…maybe it will be your name that I am sharing at the end of April 

Have a lovely day and I will pop back later..

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Colourful Honeycomb

Hi everyone, 

Only me again. 

I am just popping in with our 

Monday catch up video. 

This will be useful to watch if you have the stencil & stamp too.

It is great to use with stencils 

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/LTuc-VLtUoI?si=X0Dbk0gIsezOdJLe

I do hope you enjoy it 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

The Dreamatorium Collection

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in , 

I hope your new week is going well. 

The fairies have been casting spells at Lavinia and we 

can  finally share the news with you..

Yes we have some new stamps coming out in a few days

Timed to perfection with the opening of the Dreamatorium 

We have the 

Dreamatorium Collection.

Over the next few days I will be sharing some samples with you 

Starting with this one 

I had great fun creating this 

First of all some stamping 

These new shelves are going to be so useful 

We have so many stamps that will fit onto the shelves 

Dome background stencil work and some finishing touches 

Here is a closer look 

I’m off for a coffee now and will pop back later with our 

Monday catch up video 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Minimal supplies

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I do hope you have had a fabulous weekend

Did you remember to alter your clocks…? that pesky hour 

It was lovely teaching the online class with our Canadian friends yesterday 

It is the 7th class that I have been invited to teach at 

Crafty Capers…

Honestly I am so chuffed. 

I had a little catch up video over the weekend too…

Just a simple design….using very few items. 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/LOZRhZeaqLc?si=4lpkp7ZE4H_UmMl1

I hope you enjoy it…

I am having an early night tonight…

It is going to be an amazing and very busy week…

But so, so exciting 

I have so much to share with you…

So pop back soon 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Sunshine with Max

Hi everyone, 

Jo here again.

I do hope your day is going well 

It is Mikeys Birthday today 

Wow, 33…where has the time gone.????

Happy Birthday mate .

It is quite cold today in Holmes Chapel, 

I definitely need some sun..

So that is exactly what we shall have

Sunshine with Max 

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/NTiWNlVhZ3s?si=x_lAJ5LbFtwzbbjT

I really hope you enjoy this and it is something that 

you will use…

Have fun 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Let’s make a Dandelion

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope your day is going well 

and that you had a lovely weekend. 

It is a beautiful spring day here in Cheshire. 

The gardens are so beautiful and full of spring colour 

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

Today we are going to make a Dandelion 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/B8fuL0ZxEzk?si=9fb9-q51EdBm1Qht

I do hope you enjoy it…

I’m off now for a coffee in the garden…

Well I need to make the most of this wonderful fresh air…

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Woodland Flora and Fauna

Hi everyone 

Thanks so much for popping in today. . 

It was a heavy frost here overnight and quite icy when I walked Eric this morning. 

but now we have clear blue skies and some sun…

Just wonderful, 

I am popping in with our 

Tuesday catch up video 

Toady some 

Woodland Flora and Fauna.

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/0Dim-1pJ6-4?si=JhHGrD7Vv2D2S0cp

Enjoy your evening 

We might nip out for an extra walk…

Then decaf tea , some tv and bed 

Sleep well all..

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Harriet Loves Smooshing

Hi everyone, 

Only me again. 

I have just walked Eric and brrr 

It has gone really cold and windy outside.

I am so glad to be back home and in my craft room. 

It is time for our Monday catch up video 

Today we have some smooshing 

A great old technique, 

Always worth revisiting 

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/_vAOKLneovg?si=_RG3HCdnVKkHCs3W

I hope you enjoy it…

Thanks for popping in and I hope you 

have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Animal Magic Inspiration

Good morning everyone 

I do hope you had a lovely weekend. 

We managed a coffee in the garden…it always makes me happy and  warms my heart. 

I am noticing new shoots and buds everyday in my garden, 

New life, 

New Hope 

Just what we all need .

Today I thought I would pop in with some more inspiration for the Lavinia Challenge 

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

Our theme for March is 

Animal Magic 

For this piece I started with some stamping 

Slowly building up the design 

Then adding some scenery…

You know,,.the recipe 

Gently framing the design 

Next some extra stamping detail, building in depth and perspective 

Some finishing touches…stickles today 

And finally that Animal Magic 

I do hope you make a design and enter 

Just pop along to the Lavinia website 

Enjoy your day 

I will be back later with our Monday catch up video 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx