Monday catch up

Good afternoon all, 

I hope you had a lovely weekend. 

It was our group online class on Saturday morning .

We spent 2 hours talking about stamping designs and then adding colour. 

We covered many products including watercolour pens, pencils, Inka gold, Brusho powders and dye based ink pads. 

Then we created a card design using this beautiful floral stamp from Aall & Create 

For this one I used distress oxide ink pads and water 

I am always so proud of the pieces of art that the crafters in our group create. 

Well done all. 

Sunday I had a day off and rested, it was just wonderful. 

Today I have been making samples for HOCHANDA shows next weekend. 

I hope you have had a good day and that you are now resting with your feet up.

Take care everyone 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Timber

Good morning all, 

How are you today ? 

I have walked Eric and it is quite pleasant out there today , 

no rain at the moment. 

I thought I would have an early catch up with you as yesterday I just ran out of energy , it seems to happen at the minute. 

If I don’t get my jobs done in the morning I run out of steam by the afternoon. 

Today I thought I would share this design with you, 

I adore the little owl (drew ) and I thought the tree trunk would make a great place for him to stand. 

It is one of those moments when you think 

When is a tree trunk, not a tree trunk..

When it has fallen down,.

Or is that just the way that my mind works !!! lol 

I stared with some stamping 

Then added some stencil work. 

More stamping, and colouring 

Finally the moon , some extra colour around the edges , just to frame it and some highlights. 

Is it me, or can you see the 👀 looking out of the hollow in the trunk...? 

Maybe it is that mouse hiding for the owl....

I have had such fun with these new stamps 

And for this design I have made a little you tube video 

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/nF_zaAsP1WQ

I hope you have a lovely day. 

Big hug to all 

Take care 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Small dwellings

Good afternoon all, 

I do hope your Sunday is going well. 

I have managed to tidy up the garden a little, 

So many leaves ,

At lease it looks a bit better and Eric enjoyed the fresh air too. 

I hope you are enjoying the Lavinia Extravaganza this weekend. 

Thanks so much for joining me yesterday at the live online workshop. 

Today I have a little YouTube video for you. 

Using the lovely new little house stamps. 

Small dwellings 

The link is here 

https://youtu.be/3nF2fmERzrA

I am off now for some lunch and then a date with the ironing board. 

Enjoy your afternoon, 

Take care all

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Fun in the snow

Good morning all, 

nearly the weekend.

I hope you have something nice planned, 

even if it is only a nice phone call with a friend. 

We have to make the most of any contact at the moment, don’t we. 

Today I wanted to share one of my recent Lavinia samples with you. 

Featuring more of the fabulous new stamps. 

Here is how I created it 

I started off with stamping the main man, isn’t he majestic ? 

Then I added some stencil work.

Nice and light 

Now as you know I like to add stencilling onto my backing card too,

Just one of my little tricks. 

Opposite corners are my favourite. 

Then I added some background stamping, 

Keeping it all tone on tone, 

Next came the highlights and a little more stamping 

Followed by some snow. 

Always remember to heat the ultra thick embossing powder from the back 

Then it was just putting the two together. 

I think this could be another dare I say 

Christmas card design 

I used just the top line of the sentiment to finish off the design 

Thanks for joining me today 

And I hope you will join me tomorrow at 11am 

In the Lavinia For You group 

Where we will have our live workshop.

Wish me luck

Hope my voice holds out.

Take care everyone 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

New home for the foxes

Good morning everyone, 

Hope you are well and keeping warm on this chilly day. 

Today I am going to share a couple of the new Lavinia stamps with you. 

I have used them in this up cycling project. 

Thanks Anne for sending me the kipper tin..

These guys have so much detail and character 

Here is a closer look 

I have made a little YouTube video to show you how I created it. 

https://youtu.be/HxUU1IGLvjY

The tree trunk is another new stamp too 

I was tempted to add a couple of eyes hiding inside it ...👀

So body is bound to do that now,,,lol..

Enjoy the rest of your day..

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Good to be in print

Good afternoon all, 

Hope you are keeping well. 

Wow, that frost on the ground was a bit of a shock this morning, 

although it did make a lovely pattern on the car. 

How are things ? 

I hope this week is going well, 

I am improving everyday, although just not quick enough..

Recently I have been busy creating pieces for magazines, 

I have made 5 quick card designs for this latest issue of Creative Stamping Magazine 

The stamps are fabulous with this issue, and so useful. 

I have also created some designs in the latest issue of Papercraft Essentials

There is a very nice embossing folder (which also die cuts ) free with this issue. 

And 

I had great  fun creating these. 

There seems to be a bit of a festive theme around at the moment, 

Mind you 

I do think it is more important than ever to send Christmas cards this year.

We all need some festive spirit dropping through our letterboxes.

Enjoy the rest of your afternoon 

Take care 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

First of November

Good afternoon everyone, 

Wow, here we are in November. 

A bit of a wet start here too.

Firstly I need to share some very sad news with you, our lovely friend Audrey from Cumbria passed away this week. 

She will be missed and our condolences go to all her family and friends. 

I will be sending a donation in leu of flowers. 

A new month means a new Lavinia Challenge. 

This month our theme is 

Glitter and gold.

You can find all the details on the Lavinia website 

This is what I came up with. 

I do love creating these lovely little pieces of art, and placing them in old tins. 

Not sure if the glitter shows up, or the gold. ( gilding wax ) 

But it is there, honestly..

Eric loves eating the sardines and pilchards too, bless him..

Look this photo popped up as my Facebook memory the other day 

 

We have had a busy weekend, with workshops this morning and yesterday morning .

Plus the little men popped in for our little bubble Event.

We had a pumpkin 

And a bat. 

Oh they do make me smile..

And we all need to smile at the minute...

I think we have a long November to get through,

So sending much love and hugs 

Take care 

Jo xxx