Lilium Petals

Good afternoon everyone. 

I hope you are keeping well and enjoying this beautiful weather. 

I am just popping in with a short post today .

I have another YouTube to share with you. 

Here I am using the new Olipsical gel press plate from Lavinia 

There are 3 new shapes and they are all available on the website. 

Here is a closer look 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/X1XRd9QkNhE

I really hope you enjoy it. 

Have a lovely evening, I’m off to cook some food and water my hanging baskets. 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

More Mischief from Mr Fox.

Good afternoon , 

Only me back again. 

I have more fun to share with you from our mischievous fox. 

So after log walking this morning, he is now plant rope walking . 

I have used another one of the new SceneScapes for my background 

I began with some stamping. 

Next I added some tree trunks. 

As the branch was floating , I just added some extra branch with a black fine liner pen. 

I also stamped the other fox…

I just love the attitude of these characters. 

Next I added some landscape, to help build up the scene. 

I use Inktense pencils and gel pens to add some colour. 

I added some shading to give a more 3D look, plus some white pastel pencil work. 

And finished off with some of the Eco glitter 

Another design just waiting for a caption…

What about. 

I can see you …

Or 

Don’t look down..

I bet you can think of a good one.,

Here is a closer look 

Thanks for popping in , 

enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Monday Mischief

Good morning all, 

Thanks for popping in today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Let’s hope we all have a good week ahead. 

Today I am sharing one of my Lavinia samples with you. 

Mandy will be on The Craft Store this Friday. 

She will have some lovely Scene Scapes with her.

They are great for quick cards, a ready made background. 

I love using this tree stamp as a fallen tree. It is something I have done a few times before. 

Next I used the landscape masks and added some scenery. 

Followed by some foliage…

I used the famous Shady Lady ink pad 

Next I added the other fox, 

I think he is looking at the one on the log thinking 

‘What are you doing up there ? ‘ 

I added some sparkle and some shading, plus some highlights to the foxes. 

As you know I like to use the white pastel pencil for this. 

I find it gives a much lighter and gentle effect. 

Some matting and layering and finally some posca pen dots…

I wonder what caption you would add to this design ? 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

An Olipsical Saturday

Good afternoon everyone. 

I hope you are having a lovely Saturday. 

I have just finished teaching a lovely Lavinia online class. 

We created 3 monochromatic cards, and a couple of bonus toppers. 

It was such a wonderful morning. 

I have some exciting news.

Have you seen that Lavinia have some new stencils, word stamps and gel press plates. 

Here is one of my samples using the Olipsical printing press. 

I started by adding colour onto the gel press plate using Billy Brayer. 

I used 2 different colours. 

Then added the stencil, and used copier paper to take away some of the ink. 

I then pressed it onto my card 

This is the print, and I just adore it. 

Next I added some stamping and some ink splats. 

I stamped the Lilium flower again, added some colour and cut it out. 

Such a pretty flower 

I decoupaged the flower with Pinflair glue gel and added some shade with my Clear Colour grey pen. 

Some white highlights just finish off the design. 

Here is a closer look. 

I added the New Birthday sentiment..

Oh I am so pleased we have these new sentiments,,,thanks Tracey,,,

You can find all these new products on the Lavinia website…

I am off now for some lunch and then into the garden..

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

That Friday Feeling.

Good morning all, 

I do hope you are keeping well. 

Another busy day here, and tomorrow is our Lavinia online class .

I must get myself sorted and find some space on my craft table. 

Today I am sharing one of my Aall & Create samples with you. 

I really loved creating this, it has so many of my favourite techniques in it. 

As I adore tags so much I thought I would use 2 on this piece. 

I started by adding a background colour to my tags, now you know 

how much I adore this colour. Pumice Stone. 

Next I added some darker brown ink to give more depth. 

I then added some stamping, as this was for the background I went for a tone on tone look. 

I stamped out some extra pieces, added colour using ink and water and then cut them out. 

I had a large craft stick so I snapped this and stamped on it…you know how much I adore these. 

I rooted in my embellishment bag and found some acorns….whoop…result.

I used a 3D glue gel to attach everything. 

Some white posca splats, and my design was complete. 

Can you see the mug, I had a brew at this point too…

Here is a closer look (at the tag….not my mug 😂) 

I hope you like these new stamps, as usual Tracy has created stunning designs .

I always look forwards to seeing what you all create when you get yours. 

Must go now…

I need to find time to get in the garden again today. 

Just not enough hours in the day . 

Maybe I need a superhero to help…

Always time for grandma duties 

Take care everyone 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Vintage Floral Card.

Good afternoon all, 

I do hope you are having a lovely day. 

It has been a sunny day here so I have been out in my garden.

Trying to create some order, everything seems to have grown so much recently. 

With my garden in mind, 

I have created a little Vintage Floral Card. 

Here is a closer look 

I have used some fabulous new stamps by Tracy Evans for 

Aall & Create. 

If you fancy grabbing a brew , and joining me, I have made a little video…

https://youtu.be/B6zCJ9HRgso

As always I value your support and enjoy your company.

Tracy has some more new stamps on The Craft Store with a One Day Special , 

starting at 6pm tonight. 

Thanks for popping in 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Fire Dragons

Good afternoon everyone , 

thanks so much for popping in today. 

What a wet day we are having in Cheshire, I think Eric is going to develop webbed feet. 

So I thought we could do with some heat…

Some warmth 

I have another little catch up video for you. 

I am using one of the fabulous new 8x8 stencils from Lavinia. 

I think it has so many possibilities…

What can you see ? 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/vi_diGAwc4Q

Thanks as always for your support 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx