Spring Extravaganza- Day 1

Hi everyone, 

I do hope today is treating you well. 

Welcome to day 1 of our 

Spring Extravaganza

You can find all the information on the Lavinia stamps website 

We have 4 days of tutorials, give aways and inspiration 

Plus 

Sat and Sun - Open days at HQ in Ruthin 

Today I start it all with my first tutorial. 

A lovely way to use our new Forest Arch stamp.

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/7H5YGKCOkHs?si=TBFcubV-NLCTOTa9

Here is a closer look.

 So maybe put the kettle on , 

Make a brew 

Open a packet of biscuits 

And enjoy 

I will pop back later with video 2…

Love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Find Your Peace

Morning everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

I do hope it has started well for you.

1 more sleep and the new stamp collection will be released 

Bridge Your Dreams.

We also have the new Chalk Acrylic Paints and Flower Press.

I can’t wait to see what you make. 

I have some inspiration for you today using a couple of the new stamps 

I hope you like it 

Here is a closer look 

I started with some stamping 

Next I added some ink, 

This really is a great way to create designs…

Next a deeper colour around the design to add drama and frame the piece.

More stamping now, using some different colours of Versafine Clair ink. 

I love looking at my smaller stamps and seeing where I can use them 

Finally some finishing touches, colour, using inks and watercolour pencils , 

Sparkle and water splats 

A sentiment sticker…I love these 

And NO , it isn’t cheating…

I think Dana is so useful and she can sit in so many different places..

I think we need a competition, 

Spot Dana! 

Reminds me of some books the boys used to have 

A certain character in a red and white stripe jumper…

Do you know who I mean? 

Enjoy the rest of your day 

I must get sorted for the Extravaganza 

Online 

4 day event starts tomorrow 

Love and hugs 

Jo xxxx

Rainbow Bridge

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in again 

I have our Tuesday catch up video to share with you 

As soon as I saw the new Sacred Bridge I knew exactly what I wanted to create 

This is one especially for animal lovers 

Rainbow bridge 

Unfortunately we sometimes need these cards when someone looses a pet..

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/1W73xnGNaCk?si=zcpvj5sd-knPHKnW

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Lavinia Chalk Acrylic Paints

Hi everyone, 

Hope today is treating you well. 

I am just back from the Physio with Eric 

Katy (the physio) is such a wonderful lady, and a very good physio 

I would strongly recommend her to anyone needing a physio. 

I love our chats too. 

It was lovely and sunny walking home, so nice to see all the daffodils looking so happy. 

I have just treated myself to a coffee, 

I am drinking it whilst we have our catch up. 

This Thursday we have fabulous new stamps. 

Bridge Your Dreams 

Wonderful Chalk Acrylic paints 

Great to use on a gel press with stencils and Billy Brayer 

Here is a closer look.

Plus a Lavinia Stamp Press 

Just think of the possibliities

So much fun 

I can’t wait to see what you all create 

Enjoy 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx 

Our lovely new Dana

Hi everyone, 

Only me again 

I do hope your day has gone well. 

Must admit that I am shattered after extra grandma duties…

I am looking forwards to a shower and my pj’s..

I have our Monday catch up video to share with you 

Dana is so cute…and she is going to be so useful…

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/YHQJ-8-pY7g?si=WHjPsw24jwMOpU-L

I do hope you enjoy it 

Sleep well 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Monday catch up

Hi everyone, 

Hope today is treating you well, and 

that you had a lovely weekend. 

We had a busy online class on Saturday morning, such a lovely

way to start the weekend. 

Sunday morning we took Eric to the park…a lovely walk then a coffee in the campervan 

And relax 

Just what we needed 

It was lovely and sunny after a frosty start 

Have you seen that this Thursday we are releasing some new , brand new 

Lavinia Chalk Acrylic Paints…

Fabulous colours 

Great to use on the gel press 

(Billy Brayer loves them too ) 

Here is a closer look 

And this one…putting the stencil back on the design and adding some ink 

Look at the depth…

New stamps too 

Bridge Your Dreams Collection 

I love this tree…

Do check out all the inspiration from the design team.

I have had a late start today as I had to take Elliot to school.

Poor Jenson is at home unwell. 

So if I haven’t answered your message or email yet…

Sorry 

I promise I will do it soon 

I definitely need coffee first…as I am on 9,410 steps….and no coffee yet ☕️

I will pop back later with our YouTube catch up 

Enjoy your day 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Animal Magic

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today 

It is very cold, wet and wintery here in Cheshire,

I have to keep reminding myself that we are now in March 

Welcome to March 

and welcome to a new Lavinia Challenge

Animal Magic 

Here is my inspiration 

I had so much fun creating this 

Remember  the winner is chosen at random and wins a £40 voucher to spend at Lavinia 

All the details are on the Lavinia website 

Good luck everyone 

I started with some stamping , I just needed to add a cheeky mouse to the cork 

Also I used one of the larger sticker stencils 

Next I added some gentle colour to the bottle 

And then some more animals.

 I wonder what they are thinking 

Some gentle landscape

And then some more foliage.

Oh yes I did use my favourite maple leaf stamp 

For extra sparkle I used one of the mini star stamps.

Finally those finishing off details. Highlights and shadows.

Here is a closer look 

This would make a great celebration card 

Have a lovely day 

It is Grandma duties for me today…and yes we got very wet walking to school

It is our March online workshop tomorrow , 

then Sunday I am having a day off 

( busy weekend next weekend) 

I need to get some sleep in the bank as I get so tired these days..

I just hope I will manage 2 full days demonstrating 

I need to warm Annja…I may need lots of coffee 

Have a lovely weekend 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx