Another Monday nearer to Spring

Morning, another scheduled post so I have no idea what the weather is like, but I am sure that it could be better!!!!

Today, I am showing you a card that I made with Hobby Arts new Daffodil Stamp, perfect for spring and perfect for your Easter Cards....you can find the stamps here.....

www.hobbyartstamps.com

 

I do hope you like it, see you soon. Jo. X

It's the Weekend!

Happy Saturday to you all, as you read this I will be on my way to the NEC in Birmingham to help the lovely Kay Halliwell-Sutton and gang on the IndigoBlu stand at the Stitches Trade Fair.....oh, I am so excited but so nervous all at the same time.....Wish me luck please....

There are lots of wonderful new goodies heading our way.......

Back to today's post, I thought I would share some new stamps from my other lovely friend.....Jenny over at Hobby Art Stamps.....

This is a really pretty foam mounted Daisy stamp....I couldn't stop using it....

 

For this card I used Peacock feathers Distress Ink.....and yes, I realise I have used it a lot recently.....

Here is a close up of the stamped image....

 

 

The butterfly is also from Hobby Art and the die cut is from Memory box....Elegant Scrollwork...

Ribbon and hat pins finish off the design.

Enjoy your weekend, hugs, Jo. X

Happy Valentines Day...

Hi everyone, just a quick scheduled post today from me....

As I am having a day of crafty play over at IndigoBlu H.Q., (bet you would love it too..)

So here is a card to celebrate today....

This is one of my Pet Shop makes for John over at The Jungle Floor Pet Shop, Morecambe.....

 

Just before I go, heads up for exciting news on our IndiGoBlu Blog..shhh...shhh...it is a secret....so keep it between us!!

Have a great day all, thanks for all your support and see you soon.

Jo. X

Workshop Projects

Hi all, how is your week going so far?

I am posting my workshop projects a day early as I have such a busy two weeks ahead....(busy but exciting ).

Tomorrow, I am hosting two workshops at HG Arts and Crafts in Poynton, Pauline asked me to use embossing powders and Clarity Stamps......oh good I thought......I can use one of my favourite set of Clarity Stamps, the Butterfly montage, Butterfly verse and Butterfly stamp.....

These are the cards that we are going to make....

 

I do love to emboss on Vellum and then cut it out, this works really well with the Butterfly stamp......These are a homage to the wonderful Maria Simms, who inspires me with her brilliant work....if you want to check out her blog it is ...

......Inkymits crafts by Maria Simms......

That's all from me for today, so enjoy your Tuesday evening and see you soon.

Jo. X

Oh, Two days Running...

Can you believe it, another blog post from me, whatever next!!!!

Today, I am going to share some sample cards with you. These have been made for Samuel Taylors to display on their show stand.

If you are going to the Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts show at EventCity this week do go and say hello to David, Sue and the gang. They are situated on stand F50 .
 

 

 

 

 

A variety of stamps, dies and embossing folders have been used....oh, I have had such Fun.....(just for you Bernie)

A few of us are going on Saturday, so I may see you there.

Thanks for looking today and see you soon.

Crafty Hugs, Jo. X

Blazing Poppies

Hi, hope you are well and keeping dry and warm.

Today was a busy day with two workshops, but so enjoyable...I do love crafty time with my friends. One of our crafters is in hospital and we all wish her all the best and a speedy recovery.

Another one of our gang has her Birthday today, .....any excuse for a party.

Today, we made this card with the lovely new Blazing Poppies stamp from IndigoBlu.

 

The main image was stamped with Memento ink and then coloured with ProMarkers. The smaller image is a mini Love Is stamp and was simply stamped in black ink. The background used a selection of background stamps and Distress Inks. Ribbon and a Memory Box die finish off the design.

Our second project after coffee and chocolate biscuits was to start and make a Paper and Card tag book.......

This is my idea of a way to keep information to hand .
 

A variety of tags are made from different materials. The front is decorated accordingly and information is written on the reverse...

For example one tag was made from Centura Peale card and stamped on the reverse with Distress ink.

It is a great way of recording what type of ink pads are used also...

This can be hung up in your craft room with more tags and ideas added.

Happy Crafting and see you soon,

Jo. X

Simple Stamping.....

Oh what a wet Sunday it has been, roll on warm summer days.....

Well I had an eventful morning last week, whilst Tess and me were having our early morning walk, an empty car rolled backwards down the street towards us......picture little old me and big daft Labrador holding the back of this car trying to stop it and shouting for help....thankfully a passing motorist helped, we halted it and kept things safe until the police came.....And I thought my nickname was Tinkerbell not Wonder Woman!!!!!

On a crafty note here is another card using the Live, Laugh, Love stamp plate from IndigoBlu. The background is made with PanPastels and a homemade mask....

 

A nice , quick and easy card....

Thanks for looking in and see you soon,

Hugs Jo. X