Catch up videos

Hi everyone, 

Sorry for lack of posts yesterday…

I must admit that I am struggling with a few things at the minute..

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I have 2 videos to share with you 

Firstly our cheeky move in May…

Our Calendar page…

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/hSOrrE9Njrc?si=rftzLn2q06c8WTS9

I do hope you are joining in with these calendars. 

Secondly , some Challenge inspiration with 

Lumus and her favourite colours 

Join me here 

https://youtu.be/cdFarBXVg14?si=-E6JrkuM1MFVvLw5

I do hope you enter the challenge…

Take care all…

Big hug if you need one 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Bumble Bee Jar

Hi everyone, 

Hope today finds you well 

Today Lavinia have released some new 

Sticker Stencils 

These are fabulous for making Jar, snow dome , bottle scenes

I have some inspiration for you 

I hope you like it 

I started with some multifarious card stock and most importantly 

De Tack the back of your sticker stencil first 

Using gentle application of ink I created the shape of the bottle

Next I added depth with a darker in and smaller stencil brush 

Some stamping 

I just had to use the amazing 

Bumble & Hum 

Then I use one of the label die cuts from the Sizzix set 

To create a label for my jar 

I actually did some sewing too 

Using one of our craft threads 

Some sparkle to finish off 

Posca splats and a sticker sentiment 

Here is a closer look 

I had great fun creating this…

Have a wonderful weekend all.

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo x

August already

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today.

August already 

So that means we have a new Lavinia Challenge

Our new theme is 

All Your Favourite Colours.

So much scope there 

Here is some inspiration for you…

And yes Orange may just feature…

I am so happy with the way this design worked 

I started with 2 pieces of multifarious card stock

Added some stamping 

Bumble and Hum had to fly in too.

I stamped up the inner design plus the background piece

Next some colour in the backgrounds. 

I carefully matched the moon.

Watercolour pencils and wink of Stella for the colouring 

I am so thrilled to dee so many crafters doing this now,,

Winkacolouring really has taken off 

I added some water splats too with my fan brush 

Notice my little tin off Bumble Bees 🐝 

Some highlights and shadows 

Then I attached the two pieces.

Here is a closer look 

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

All the details are on the website 

Have a wonderful day 

Grandma duties for me 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Nia in April

Hi everyone, 

Hope you are keeping well.

I am just popping in with a couple of videos for you…

First we have another Calendar tutorial 

Nia in April 

https://youtu.be/bhusec3HufY?si=g9-ccrifS_KvmMd9

And then we have a beautiful frame using the Flower Divine stamp 

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/rwkYl-hYLqI?si=MUFBwSJFJURwZBY4

I do hope you enjoy them both 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Hummingbird Tag

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in again. 

We actually have some sun here in Cheshire today…

So my day is a little brighter. 

I went for a lovely walk this morning and stoped at my local church 

They collect the blister packets from medication

I have been saving Eric’s and lovely Anne used to bring her empty packets to me every time we met up. 

I had quite a carrier bag full…

They get recycled and the church gets money for them, 

and put it to good use. 

Whilst I was there , I had a quiet moment , time for reflection, memories and I said a little prayer. 

I walked home, had a coffee in the garden then recorded another video .

As it is Tuesday 

I have our catch up video to share with you.

Today…a favourite tag 

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/cmeA3oTaRtE?si=wIr95BASO6E8vvmt

I do hope you enjoy it 

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

March Meadow

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I hope you had a lovely weekend. 

It was the Sharing The Love of Lavinia workshop on Saturday in Ruthin. 

It was a lovely day and such wonderful crafty friends. 

It was a difficult day for me as it would have been my amazing friend Anne’s Birthday

Anne bless her passed away on Thursday morning. 

She was an an amazing lady and I will tell you about her later in the week when I 

can write without crying. 

I miss her so much already.

Today I have our 

Monday catch up video to share with you…

March already in our Calendar 

I really enjoyed creating this page.

You will be able to tell why…

It is just so me,,

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/wWwQIenVm8Q?si=kT-OWJgrzLgpMdKy

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Pearl Hummingbird

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today, 

I do hope your day is going well. 

It is another wet and grey day here in Cheshire..

Honestly we really do Need some sun and warm weather….

I am even struggling with my videos as the house is so dark..

and yes I have got daylight lights , extra lamps etc. 

Before I feed and walk Eric.  

I thought I would pop in with our 

Tuesday catch up video 

This is such a quick and fun design…

So shiny too…

Here is a closer look 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/NdZ8xlyDR1o?si=UofgWFRYQvglljhh

Enjoy your evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xx