Tinkerbell

Morning lovely people in blogland.....Happy Bank Holiday Sunday.........

What are you planning for today? I know that some of you have gone away, hope you are having a great time, Sazzle, Linda and not forgetting Sam....

I have a few jobs to catch up on today, hopefully get some gardening done and then spend some family time.

I just wanted to show you all another lovely gift that I have been given. My lovely friend Bernie Simmons had this bespoke mask made for me....

 

 

 

Thanks Bernie, it's fantastic and thanks to Tom at Splodge for making it just for me....how lucky I am to have such caring and thoughtful friends.....

Have you used any of the Masks from Splodge? If not, do have a go with them....they can be used in many different ways......especially on the Glli plate....my new favourite toy.

I'm off now, Tess is looking at me with those Puppy Dog eyes......think she wants to go for her walk....

It is my turn tomorrow to post on the IndigoBlu blog...so do pop by and have a look, also remember this months blog Challenge is all about backgrounds.....go on share your project with us....

Ttfn......Jo. X 

Time for friends

Lovely weather, lovely friends, what could be better.

I have had a fantastic few days and I am so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing and inspirational people....

Here is a very special present that I have been given....I am now the proud owner of a bespoke clock made by Karen Clare...aka 'The Clock Lady'.....

 

Karen's work is featured on the Barbara Gray, Clarity shows and she has a blog.... http://karenslittlegiftsandcards.blogspot.co.uk/

Please check it out as her work is stunning, original and makes a fantastic gift.

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday and remember a smile or a kind word can really make someone's day ....as after all there are some cruel people out there.....

Crafty Hugs....Jo. X 

Take Flight

Hello all, Friday morning.....yeh.....I am so excited as it is going to be a special weekend for me, with lots of family time, meals out and a night away in a hotel for Karl and me.....(it is a special Birthday for me on Tuesday....and no not quite 21....) 

So, with that in mind I am scheduling a couple posts....

This is one of the samples Kay had on t.v. last Sunday....

 

It is one of IndigoBlu MDF hearts, coated in Gesso. Then acrylic paint and then stamped in Archival ink....I used one of the new stamps.....Take Flight...

Coloured the design with watercolour pencils....

 

I do love to make these hearts....and they make a great gift....if you haven't tried making one.....please give it a go.....

That's all from me for today....so enjoy your weekend all and see you soon. Jo. X 

Antique Songbird...

Morning everyone....middle of the week....keep going ...we have a bank holiday weekend to look forward too...

Did you manage to see Kay on t.v. on Sunday with the new IndigoBlu Stamps? 

The Antique Songbird stamp sold out in 10 minutes.....mind you I am not surprised as it is gorgeous....

                  

Here is one of the cards that I made for the show....

The background is made using Distress inks, blended and the spritzed with water...the main image was stamped with onyx black Versafine ink and coloured with ProMarkers. Glossy Accents, ribbon, hat pins and gems add the finishing touches....do hope you like it ....

Take care all and see you soon. Jo. X 

Backgrounds Galore

Good morning to you all. Here we are the 21st of May already.....just where does the time go????

So that means that there is a new challenge over on the IndigoBlu blog....

This month, Kay has chosen Backgrounds Galore for the theme....

Oh, what can I say....so many background stamps to choose from....and you all know how I love to make my own backgrounds....

                                

 

This is my Design Team card, I used the Take Flight Stamp with Rich Cocoa Memento ink and ProMarkers for the main image....

The background started as the reverse side of Centura Pearl card with Distress inks randomly blended in...I used, Mustard Seed, Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade....then spritzed with a little water....

Then the fun began and I just played with various other Distress inks and started randomly stamping my background ...

                                  

 

DI's, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Frayed Burlap and Aged Mahogany...

Stamps, Script background, Crackle background, Square Peg Round Hole and the Splodge from the Ledger background...

                               

 

Ribbon, some fancy twine and job done....

I do hope this inspires you to enter our challenge, as me and the other IndigoBlu Belles love to see what you create and remember you could win a fantastic prize....

That's enough from me today, I have a long overdue date with my ironing board.....Oh joy, lucky me! Jo. X 

New releases from IndigoBlu.....

Hi all, a quick scheduled post from me today...just to give you the heads up of the six new A6 stamps from Kay at IndigoBlu....

If you were at the Happy Stampers Show at Port Sunlight last weekend then you were lucky and will have seen them.....even bought them....

This is how they looked when the show opened......they didn't last long....and yes, the poppy one was the first to sell out....

Kay will be demonstrating with them tomorrow ...Sunday on Create an Craft....at 10am....

There will also be a Wedding Show featuring IndigoBlu products at 3pm, so please tune in and see the inspiration that myself and the rest of the design team have made....I have already had a sneaky peek at Linda's work and oh, you are in for a real treat...

Enjoy your weekend....Jo. X 

Pearls and Lace

Morning....and Happy Friday all.

Today, is the start of a new challenge over at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Blog....our theme is ......Pearls and Lace....

Here is my D.T. inspiration, I hope you like it, pop over and have a look at what my other team mates have created....stunning work ladies...

The background was created by stamping in a mixture of Distress inks, Mustard Seed, Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade....the gorgeous lace stamp is from the Mr Darcy stamp plate from IndigoBlu.

For the topper, I used the Square peg Round hole stamp from IndigoBlu (this is such a useful stamp) and the same three Distress Inks. 

Then added the figures and flying swallows also from Mr Darcey  using Onyx Black Versafine ink...

The word Love is from BFF another really useful stamp set. 

A bit of matting and layering, some lace, some pearl gems and card made....

Recently some crafters have asked me for advice when they get craft block....you know, when your Mojo goes on holiday......well visiting a Challenge blog and seeing lots of ideas can just provide the inspiration that you need. You never know you might then feel like entering the Challenge too.....

So go on take a look HERE....

That's all from me today, off to get ready for Buxton workshops tomorrow....

Have a Good Friday all.....Jo. X