Happy New Year All.

Happy New Year All. 

Much love and hugs.

Jo Xxx

Last day of the year .

Good afternoon and thanks for joining me today, 

on the last day of 2018.

I know it has been a struggle this year for some of our ladies, 

you are in my thoughts, each and every one of you. (and you know who you are ❤️)

We are having a quiet night in tonight and hopefully going to pick up 

the little man tomorrow. 

He is coming to stay for a few days, but he has been unwell again. 

Another virus, this time with a rash....

So I am keeping everything crossed that he is well enough to come and stay. 

Karl is working from home today, 

and I am hoping that he will have an early finish...

Monday 

It really doesn’t seeem like a Monday...!!!!

Here are some more of your cards 

More fabulous creations, 

I am so lucky to have received so many..

Still not seen yours yet...

Well I still have more to share with you .

I am keeping them for another day .

Before I go, 

I just wanted to say a big Thank you, 

Thanks for reading my little blog, 

Leaving your lovely comments.

Also for those of you who put up with me at our workshops. 

Most importantly 

Thanks for all your friendship and support 

It means the world to me

Take care all

See you next year 

Love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Lots of Love

Good afternoon everyone , 

thanks for popping in. 

I do hope you have had a lovely festive time. 

It has been so lovely here in our new home, 

Especially when both Adam and Mikey were here together,,,

We have had two Christmas dinners, lots of chocolate, lots of laughter, 

Some great card games, 

Plus some gin and Prosecco.

Fran was my partner in crime with the Prosecco...

It has been lovely to have so many of our friends and family visiting us.

I have been blown away by the most amazing cards and gifts that you lovely 

Crafters have given me,,,

You know me so well, 

Chocolates, Prosecco, Gin, cake, plants, candles, hand cream and so much more .

Thank you all so much. 

Your cards are just amazing ,

So I wanted to share them with you all, 

If you don’t see yours here today , 

Don’t worry , 

I have more photos to share tomorrow 

And here is one of a certain little man on 

Christmas Eve....

He was so excited , 

and yes he got lots of presents. 

I hope you all got spoilt, and got something crafty to play with..

Karl surprised me with an enormous box of watercolour pencils...

I can’t wait to use them, 

Not today though....changing beds, washing and ironing for me. 

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Christmas blessings

Good evening all , 

thank you so much for popping in. 

I hope that you have had a lovely weekend ,

and that you are all ready for the big day. 

I just have some fresh vegetables to buy tomorrow and then that is it. 

Our new home has its decorations up, 

the fridge is stocked , guest bedrooms ready...

We even had time to visit relatives today and just relax in good company .

I know a few of my friends have lost loved ones this year, and 

that Christmas is going to be a hard time for you...

So I am sending you much love 

and a big group hug.

Also for those of you who will be on your own,

You are in my thoughts too.

My Dad was quite poorly when we went to visit last week, 

So a special mention and big hug for him too

Just remember that once winter is over Spring will return..

It always does.

Take care everyone

Love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Wedded Bliss

Good afternoon all, 

thank you for popping in today.

How are you doing with your Christmas preparations? 

I really hope that you are getting everything sorted , so 

that you can relax and just enjoy the festive time. 

Today I am sharing something completely different with you...

Some projects that I created for the Die Cutting Essentials box kit 

I used the Brother Scan N cut machine .

I created projects with a Spring Wedding in mind....

I loved making this little jar for a tea light...

The box kit is packed with inspiration and free gifts 

You can get your copy from Craft Stash...

Here....

http://tidd.ly/e73f6689

Oh look what just arrived, 

We have some fabulous friends, 

Even better,

Look inside 

Champagne and chocolates.

Plus ,

Look at the box.

Now that is going to make a great storage box...

Right , I am off to tidy my craft table...

It really needs it 

Take care all, 

Nearly there 

Love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Christmas inspiration

Good morning everyone, 

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

We went over to Leeds on Saturday evening to have a meal with 

Danielle’s parents. 

The meal was fabulous but the journey there and back was just horrible , 

I am so glad that Karl drove, he was such a star...

It is his Birthday today, 

He is working but we are going to try and nip out for a coffee and hopefully finish early 

and go out for a meal this evening. 

I still have presents to buy and wrap. 

How are you doing ? 

I have some more Christmas card inspiration for you today 

I love these stamps , 

They are from IndigoBlu 

They make lovely little cards 

and are great for batch card making 

I love to just change each one slightly.

Kay is on Hochanda today , so do be sure to watch her .

Enjoy your Monday everyone

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx

Christmas / New Year

Good morning everyone, 

thanks for popping in today. 

I had a lovely morning on Wednesday , catching up with the lovely ladies from Hazel Grove.

Then yesterday I went to work with Karl, as he had quite a few hospitals and laboratories to visit to drop of Christmas cards and Chocolates. 

He did treat me to a Costa , which was rather nice. 

Today it is another new Challenge over at the 

Fussy and Fancy Challenge Blog.

Our theme is 

Christmas / Winter 

Here is my inspiration 

Unfortunately this will be the last Challenge as in January the F&F Challenge will be closing. 

This is really sad for me as I have been on the dt for many years now , and 

I was invited to join by Sazzle who created the Challenge blog. 

I stared my design with Billy Brayer..,well it is Christmas , 

Followed by some water splats. 

Then I did some stamping 

and created the wreath, 

I added some blending around the edges of the design, plus a moon 

and some hills. 

The deer is made from MDf , once he was in place, 

I added some splats of gesso. 

Then it was time to play with embellishments, 

I do love this part...

You can see the other dt inspiration here. 

https://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/

Here is an alternative design, 

I have had such fun with these fabulous little Lavinia Stamps. 

I hope your Christmas preparations are going well, 

We have a busy weekend planned with lots of catching up with friends and family. 

Have a lovely weekend 

Much Love and hugs 

Jo. xxxx