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Monday, 15 August 2022

Mindful Monday With The Songbirds

Hi everyone, 
Thanks so much for popping in today. 
It is time for some quality time together. 

Mindful Monday with The Songbirds. 





You can find the video here 

I really hope you can watch it and that you enjoy it. 

Take care all. 
See you again tomorrow. 

Love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Sunday, 14 August 2022

Such wonderful ladies

Hi everyone, 
thanks so much for joining me. 
I do hope that you have had a lovely weekend. 
I am sat in our garden , in the shade having a catch up with you. 
My Mum has come down to stay with us for a few days, so that is lovely. 
I am really looking forwards to spending some quality time with her. 
Creating special memories. 




Yesterday I had a lovely day teaching a day workshop.
I had been invited by a fabulous group of crafters. 








They made me feel so welcome, 

I did laugh at the chairs that were behind my table , just my size!!!




It is so good to be able to meet up in person again. 

I enjoyed every minute. 





Look they gave me this beautiful card and they had all signed it. 
Thank you, 
that really touched my heart. 

Take care everyone 
Love and hugs 
Jo xxxx

Tuesday, 9 August 2022

The Snow Shrub Bird.

Afternoon everyone, 
thanks so much for popping in. 
Thanks also to our new follower, it is so good to have you join us here. 
Wow, it is hot in Cheshire today. 
I made sure that I walked Eric before 7am this morning before it got too warm, and I will 
be leaving it late to take him out again. 
Luckily we have some cool places in the garden where he can sit, although he does like to lie in the sun.
He lies on his back and stretches his legs out.
He is so funny, but don’t worry I do keep my eye on him, and make him go inside after a while. 

As it is Tuesday , 
It is time for our crafty crafty catch up .
Today we are going to create
The Snow Shrub Bird. 



Here is a closer look 




You can find the video here. 


Thanks so much for joining me.

Much love and hugs 
Jo xx

Monday, 8 August 2022

Monday Mindfulness with The Night Owl

Hi everyone, I do hope you are keeping well 
and that you had a lovely weekend. 

It has been a beautiful day here in Cheshire .
Eric had a appointment at the vets this morning and we had a lovely walk there and back. 

I have spent the rest of the day catching up with deadlines…it is another busy week. 
I am planning lots of classes and they all take a lot of organising. 
So watch this space. 

Today we have our Monday Mindfulness video. 




So I do hope you can make a brew , grab a cheeky biscuit and pop along and join me 
Here 


I look forwards to spending some quality time with you. 





Take care all 
Hugs 
Jo xx 

Tuesday, 2 August 2022

Dandelions In A Brusho Mist.

Good afternoon all, and thanks for popping in today. 
We have a new follower, 
Welcome, 
Pull up a chair. 
I always get so excited when we have a new member to our family on here. 

As it is Tuesday it is time for a Crafty Catch up video.
Today we are going to be using Brusho powders. 
Such a fun technique. 






You can find the video here 


I do hope you enjoy it. 

Take care all 
Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx


Monday, 1 August 2022

Mindful Mondays Begin.

Hi everyone, and thanks for popping in again today. 

I have a new project to share with you. 
For the next few months we will be sharing 
Mindful Mondays together. 
You see the last few months have really made me think about, life, love and so many different things. 
After the loss of my beloved Dad, life will just never be the same. 
I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends, family and husband. 

Recently so many of my friends have suffered losses too, and so many of you are fighting your own health battles. 
So it got me thinking. 
Let us spend some quality time together, 

Now you can join in, just watch, or grab a brew and join me. 
The choice is totally up to you. 





Let us just relax, take time out and spend some quality time together. 


You can find the first video here 


I really hope you enjoy it and join me on this part of our journey.

Much love and hugs 
Mum, a special hug for you too.
You are doing so well, you are an amazing lady 

Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx

Fairy Party

Good morning everyone, 
and welcome to August 2022.

A new month means a new Lavinia Challenge. 
Our new theme is 
Fairy Party.

Here is my inspiration.





I had such fun creating this design 





I started with some stamping and an idea of using the dandelion stamp to make a disco ball.





I added some ink 





And some magical orbs or bubbles 
Maybe the fairies are having a bubble party 





I wanted to create a dramatic frame, so I used the Graphite Element ink pad followed by some gilding flakes. 





Red liner tape is a great way to add a gilded frame to any design 





I hope you join in with our challenge and remember the winner is chosen at random and will get £40 to spend on Lavinia stamps 
Good luck and enjoy 

I have a magazine commission to make today…5 different card designs..
So I had better get started 
Hopefully I can have my coffee in the garden later. 

Take care all 
Much love and hugs 
Jo xxx