Technique Tuesday with some Mystical spray , Acrylic block play.

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I do hope you are keeping well and warm. 

It was very cold and icy when I was walking Eric at 6-45am this morning. 

Luckily it had warmed up by 11am when we walked up to the vets for his physio.

Katie his physio is just wonderful and he loves going to see her. 

I get to sit down for an hour too, which is rare at the minute, so I must admit that I make the most of it. 

I am shattered today, but I’m not moaning as I know so many of you are unwell, or have relatives who are unwell. 

So I think a nice 

Group Hug is in order…

That’s better. 

Today I have a bit of a mixture of 2 different techniques , all rolled into one new one…

I do hope you enjoy it…

It is a great way of creating backgrounds 

and is so much fun…

Especially when Mr MoJo goes on holiday 

You can find the video here.

https://youtu.be/i6RiUFmSOFw

I loved every minute of this.

Take care all 

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Mindful Monday just For You.

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for joining me today. 

I do hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Things have been very eventful here, 

Adam was taken into hospital last week with suspected Sepsis, 

So lots of extra grandma duties here. 

Thank goodness they were very quick with the IV antibiotics and he has finally come home. 

On Saturday I had a lovely morning teaching at Lavinia HQ, 

I do love meeting you wonderful crafters. 

I may have made a few purchases too…

Then on the way home, on the M6

A car in the outside line drove straight into the car in front of mine…( I was in the middle lane) 

They hit each other and then shot off in opposite directions. 

It took me all my time to avoid the debris and miss them. 

I was lucky as my car was fine, but it really shook me up. 

I was so glad that Lisa was with me and kept me calm for the rest of the journey home. 

No wonder I don’t like driving. 

As it is Monday , 

I have a Mindful Monday Catch up video to share with you. 

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/ZZYK2ONfvx4

It is a couple of pages 

From Me to You. 

I do hope you enjoy them. 

I have Eric at Physio tomorrow.

Always something 

Enjoy your evening all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

From Me To You

Good morning everyone, 

Welcome to February

(White Rabbits )

We have a new Lavinia Challenge

and this month our theme is 

From Me To You…

So I just had to create my signature wreath design 

I would have been rude not too….

Here is a closer look 

I started off by creating an inky hue ready for my stamping 

If you struggle with wreath designs this is a great way to start them 

Next I added some background stamping 

And some more , 

Carefully choosing my stamps 

and my ink colours. 

This is a great way to use some of those Versafine Clair inks that you have bought 

Maybe have a look at what colours you have 

I stamped my mini butterfly , as you know this has become my favourite little stamp at the moment.

It keeps appearing in most of my designs 

I added some colour using watercolour pencils .

Next some fussy cutting. 

I added some stickles…Lime Green 

No sentiment this time, as this is one of those cards that would fit so many 

different occasions. 

We have so many fabulous Lavinia stamps that will work so well when creating wreath designs. 

I do hope you will enter the challenge.

Remember the winner is chosen at random and wins £40 to spend on the Lavinia website 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I hope you have a lovely day.

If you are feeling low or under the weather 

Here is a special Hug to help 

Take care all 

Jo xxx

Technique Tuesday with Chinese Lanterns and Liquid Pearls

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for joining me today. 

It was very wet here this morning when I took Eric for his walk…

We both got soaked.

I have spent the day in my craft room playing with some new stamps..

Shhhhhhhh

Wow, they are fabulous, and right up my street. 

I can’t wait until I can show you…

Only a few weeks to wait..

I am having so much fun, 

Back to today, where I have another catch up video to share with you. 

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/AeZi7pBtQrI

I do hope you enjoy it, and have a go. 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Mindful Monday With A Gatefold Flower Meadow

Hi everyone, 

thanks so much for popping in today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

Our Lavinia online Class for Crafty Capers went very well and the ladies 

made the most fabulous cards. 

Honestly I am so proud of them all 

It was so good to meet new crafty friends and spend time with some old friends too.

I really am a lucky lady. 

Today I have another Mindful Monday Catch up video to share with you. 

Today we are going to make a Gatefold type of card design from an A4 piece of card. 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/8pLrPmi6VpA

So grab a brew and cheeky biscuit, make yourself comfortable 

and let us begin.

I really hope you enjoy it. 

Thanks so much for all your friendship and support 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Online Class at Crafty Capers

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in. 

Today I just wanted to remind you about an online class this weekend. 

It is a live Lavinia Class with me. 

We will be using stamps, inks, sticker stencils and having lots of fun. 

The class is hosted by Crafty Capers, 

and will be live at 6pm (UK time ) 

If you fancy joining in just go to the Crafty Capers website and book your place.

https://craftycapers.com/products/jo-rice-lavinia-class?_pos=1&_sid=da36f9c70&_ss=r

I really enjoy these classes. 

Nearly time to walk Eric again, and it is raining. 

It really hasn’t got light here today. 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Technique Tuesday with some ‘ghosting’ fun

Afternoon all, thanks so much for popping in. 

I do hope you are having a good day. 

I have been busy recording more you tube videos. 

Plus sorting out more workshop dates. 

All good fun. 

I have just walked Eric so it is time for a well earned coffee.

For me, not Eric. 

Today I have another little video to share with you. 

Technique Tuesday this week is some fun with the 

‘Ghosting ‘ technique,,,

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/TrKj9Wcg8H0

I do hope you have fun wit it 

This is the tag that I created in the video and then I over stamped it 

I love  it ❤️

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx