Monday catch up

Good afternoon all, 

I just don’t know where this morning has gone. 

It was another cold, snowy and frosty walk down the lane this morning. 

The sun is shining now though. 

Hope you had a lovely weekend. 

I had a special delivery of some craft accessories for the boys...

I am so excited 

I have bought them their first Billy Brayers...

I can’t wait to use them. 

They love grandmas craft room 

On Saturday we had our regular workshop 

This week we looked at how to create a Clean And Simple collage.

So many crafters find if difficult to leave white space.

We used stamps and stencils from Aall & Create .

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the day, and the beauty of online workshops 

means that the video is available to be viewed anytime. 

It’s so good to know that some good had come out of lockdown, I mean I still can’t believe that we have 

our friend from New Zealand who stays up late for the class 

Thanks so much Elaine. 

Time for hot coffee

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Sewing mends the soul

Good morning all and Happy Friday 

I hope it finds you well. 

I have a sewing themed design to share with you today 

This is one of those designs where I just love to add embellishments and extra detail. 

After all we do save all those bits of fabric, buttons and what nots !!, 

Do you have a button tin, ? I do...

Oh dear, am I showing my age lol...

This design started with some blending 

And water splats.

Plus some on my backing card, 

You know how I just love to do this 

Next some stamping, colouring and addition of washi tape. 

I do think the tape measure stamp goes so well with this design. 

A few more embellishments, some posca splats and glossy accents, 

I had such fun creating this design, 

and I know a few of our crafty family who would love this too. 

Those of you who sew, and make the most beautiful things. 

Making these cards is the closest that I get...

I hope you all have a lovely relaxing weekend to look forwards too, 

Workshop tomorrow for me, 

So more lovely crafty fun with friends. 

Take care all

Love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Beautiful poppies

Good morning all, 

Hope you are managing to keep dry today. 

I have been for a walk with Eric and it was just like 

walking in one long puddle. 

I do worry for anyone who is at the risk of flooding 

So I think a group hug is in order. 

Today I have some lovely Lavinia poppies to share with you.

A nice little project, 

Especially if Mr MoJo is still on holiday 

I have made a little YouTube video

So we can craft along together 

https://youtu.be/W2lB04sG4As

I always enjoy our creative sessions , 

Don’t forget your brew and treat of choice, 

Take care all 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Tuesday catch up

Good afternoon all, 

Hope you are keeping well and that this week has started well. 

Karl is so busy at the moment so it is Eric and me going for our morning walks. 

Just look at the morning sky

Absolutely breathtaking.

I am going to have to have a play with my inks and see if I can recreate this. 

On Saturday we had lovely workshop and catch up, 

We played with using inks and creating our own watercolour paintings. 

We used beautiful stamps from Hobby Art, they are perfect for this type of art. 

I must admit the artwork that the ladies and gentleman created are stunning. 

Thanks so much all for joining in .

Take care all 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

In print again.

Good afternoon all, 

We made it to Friday. 

Hope your day is going well. 

It was another cold and frosty walk with Eric this morning. 

I am just getting  my craft room ready for tomorrow workshop. 

We are going to have some fun with watercolour , 

Spend some time just painting for fun, 

Enjoying each other’s company 

Oh and having a brew and a snack...

Well you have too , don’t you..? 

Today I just wanted to share some magazine makes with you. 

It is always so lovely to be asked to contribute to magazines. 

This was such a lovely commission to do. 

Wonderful , stamps and stencils to use 

And a favourite make of mine 

A mixed media tag 

This magazine would be the perfect read for this weekend, 

It is available through CraftStash..

Have a lovely weekend , 

Take care 

Keep safe 

And let’s catch up again next week.

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Beautiful butterflies

Good afternoon all, 

I hope you are keeping well on this 

wet and miserable Wednesday.

Today I decided to go through my Aall & Create stamps and find the first set that I bought. 

This is a great way to stimulate your imagination and creative juices 

I had a play and this is what I came up with 

Here is a closer look 

I have made a little YouTube video. 

So if you fancy grabbing a brew and having a play...

You can join in here 

https://youtu.be/vBbtPIyJeR0

I hope you have a lovely evening, 

Hot chocolate and a film for us 

Take care all 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Mannequin

Good afternoon all, 

I hope this week has started well for you. 

Here it is, Monday again. 

Another dark, grey and cold day...

So lots of hot coffee here , plus some hot soup too. 

Today I am sharing a recent Aall & Create sample with you. 

I knew I wanted to create a stylish, simple design but I wanted it to have impact too. 

As soon as I saw the cotton reel and the mannequin, 

I just knew that they had to go together. 

I began by stamping and masking the cotton reel 

Next I added some colour 

Followed with some shading and some highlights 

Some extra splatters, and as you know I love to carry these onto the matts and layers. 

Sometimes we just don’t need lots of colour...

I really enjoyed creating this. 

I think that grey is such an underrated colour. 

Why not have a play with grey tones 

Must go, 

Workshop planning to do 

Take care all 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx