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Monday, 28 April 2025

Monday catch up

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in today 
I do hope your new week is starting well and that you had a lovely weekend. 




It was my first Lavinia Class at the new Dreamatorium.








It was lovely to see so many familiar faces and meet some new ladies too. 

Thanks for all my gifts…
You really know how to spoil me and make me feel loved. 





Tonight I have an online class with some Canadian friends..
That will be fun too. 

Before I get my craft room ready I thought I would pop in and say hi 

and share our Monday catch up video…
Today I am showcasing how to mix a sticker stencil and a stamp…
This is great fun and so effective 



Here is a closer look 





You can join me here 


I hope you enjoy it , 
and that you have a wonderful evening 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Abstract shapes

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in again…
Extra grandma duties for me today,
good job I had extra coffee too,

I am just joining you with our usual 
Tuesday catch up video 





Today, something a bit different,
I am having great fun at the moment making shapes and masking off areas to create abstract shapes.

You can join me here 


I do hope you have a go ..

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Finding Peace in Spring

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in 
I hope you had a lovely Easter Weekend

It was a busy one here…but always lovely to spend time with friends and family.

This was my Easter Monday video..
Sorry , I thought I had posted it on here, but alas no…I forgot.
Please forgive me…





Some spring florals and a different use for the large cork stamp 
You can join me here 


Thanks so much 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xx


Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Tuesday and some memories

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in again 
It is always so lovely to see you 

It has been a cold, dark and wet day here in Cheshire 

No gardening for me today 

As it is Tuesday.  I have our catch up video for you 

Today it is a little bit of my take on Journalling 

Just capturing some happy memories 





I do hope you can join me here 


Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Monday, 14 April 2025

Fluffy clouds on a Gel press

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in today 
I hope you had a lovely weekend and that your new week has started well. 
Our workshop on Saturday was lovely and the cards that the ladies are sharing are amazing..
I’m so proud of them all…
Especially those who carried on crafting all afternoon..

Poor Mikey was very unwell in the night so I didn’t get much sleep…
I did manage to stay awake for the full class…(thank goodness ) 

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




This was requested at the open days…
A lovely and fun technique…

So many possibilities too 
Here is a closer look 




You can join me here 


I do hope you enjoy it and have a play 

Enjoy your evening, 
Early night here as I have a migraine 

See you all tomorrow 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx


Tuesday, 8 April 2025

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 


Enjoy your evening 
A cup of tea in the garden for me 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Monday, 7 April 2025

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 


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


Thursday, 3 April 2025

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

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

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 


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