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Friday 31 August 2012

Kanban DT cards! With link to ribbon tut!






Hi everyone, sorry blogger wouldn't let me blog yesterday it can be a real nuisance at times!!
I got a bit carried away this week playing with my delicious Kanban stuff! It's a pleasure to use it.


Bird card
I used
Kandi core Toppers PCT 2315
The Oxford Collection
Ornate flourish lavender PCT 2333

The Oxford collection
PCT2299 Farfalla & frames & toppers
3d Acetate ACE2307

Navy card,  card & stamps Kanban
Men's stamps Kanban

I also used
MeiFlower Ribbon  (I braided myself)
Cream 8x8 card stock.
Wow Embossing powders

Braided Ribbon TUT HERE

Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Kenny K's Jasmin!


Hi Everyone, phew it's been one of those days today! Here's today's card at last!
I used Nitwit Papers & Kenny K image Jasmin. coloured with Pro Markers & Prima colour pencils. Glossy accents.
Flower & sentiment Stamps by Chloe. Wow Silver Sparkle EP.
Challenge
Kenny K "Anything Goes"
Make it Monday "Anything Goes"
Thanks for calling!
xx Jan

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Creative Card Crew challenge "Christmas"



Hi Everyone it's time for another challenge over on Creative Card Crew this time it's Christmas!
We are sponsored by Bugaboo
Recipe
Little penguin winter bench coloured with Pro Markers
Lots of Glamour dust.
Sizzix snowflakes.
Chloe's sentiment stamp.
Tied together EF from  Frantic Satmper
Corners & gems from Dawn till Dusk
Marianne die.
Don't forget to pop over and see the other DT 's fabulous creations.
I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Monday 27 August 2012

Fairy Dandelion!


Hi everyone, I made this about a week ago and with all the sample postings forgot all about her.
Isn't she adorable!
I used an 8x8 scalloped card.  Image is Fairy Dandelion from Whimsy Stamps.
I coloured her with Pro Markers and Stickles. I used Limited Addition papers. Marianne die.
EF Couture Tied Together.
Sizzix tag Snail & cat

Challenges
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Emma's hints and tips challenge "Autumn"
Thanks for calling.
xx Jan

Sunday 26 August 2012

Birthday wishes!



Hi everyone hope you have had a great weekend so far. 
I popped over to Nitwit & of coarse couldn't resist a couple of kits!!
This one is called slice of Life!
I bought a few Lili of the valley stamps last weekend and this & the sentiment are a two of them!
I used Pro Markers to colour the image and lots of Glamour Dust. 

challenge
Lili's Little Fairies "Spots Or Stripes"
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Saturday 25 August 2012

Less is more #82 no2



Hi everyone here's another LIM  challenge card
RECIPE
3 - 2 - 1
This week we have a simple idea for you to use as the focus of your cards.
All that you need to do is to incorporate 3 of something, 2 of something and 1 of something else!
I used 3 Spellbinders baubles, 2 stamps (Chloe's Holly Scroll & With Love) One sentiment.
Tim Holtz red Brick & Wow Amber Rose
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Less is More #82




Hi everyone Happy Bank Holiday weekend. It's raining here!!! LOL!
If you are in the area (Darlington) & would like something to do tomorrow!
Franki over on A Crafty Touch  has an open day tomorrow more details HERE
There's always are warm welcome.
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It's time for another challenge over at Less is More #82

RECIPE
3 - 2 - 1
This week we have a simple idea for you to use as the focus of your cards.
All that you need to do is to incorporate 3 of something, 2 of something and 1 of something else!
I used 3 die cut hearts 2 of them embossed 1 sentiment.
I used Sizzix heart and embossing folder. I also used Tied together EF.
(I just bought it here. Couture Creations Tied Together folder. It cost me a bit more but I had to have it. You get some P&P refunded so it will work out at $14. Around £10. They are in stock).

Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Friday 24 August 2012

Kanban stamps!




Hi everyone a late post for me!
Both cards were made using Kanban Stamps.
Wow Embossing powder
Spellbinders & Marianne die cuts.
Thanks for calling. have a great weekend
xx Jan

Thursday 23 August 2012

Kanban Dt card.



Hi everyone what an exciting week I have had and thank you all so much for your support.  I love reading your wonderful comments.
Today's card is another of this weeks Kanban dt card.
I love cream & gold and this beautiful Kanban stamp. Sentiment and the cream card is also Kanban.
Gold card id Hunkydory.
I braided the ribbon which I bought from MeiFlower.
I used Wow Brass Sparkle & A Chloe's Embossing plate.
Spellbinders edge & label.
Marianne circle die.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Wednesday 22 August 2012

CFAS Dt card "Stitching"


Hi I'm back again with my challenge card for Crafting For All Season  (34)  
Stitching (Faux or Real) 
We are sponsored by
A day for daisies  $12 gift certificate
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Recipe
I used a Kanban Sentiment & hearts.
MS corner punch
MeiFlower ribbon
Chloe's A5 Embossing plate,
Card stock is from AMD
Thanks for calling
xx Jan


Don't miss, Christmas stamps by Chloe!



Hi everyone.
 Just a reminder about Christmas Stamps By Chloe today at 11am on Ideal World
I used an AMD template.
Chloe's Small stocking & stunning Holly Scroll.
I stamped with WOW Brass Sparkle EP. Also available from Chloe.
Challenge
Two's company "Anything Goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Sample for Stamps By Chloe!


Hi Everyone! 
Today I have a card to show you I made for tomorrows show Christmas stamping with Chloe  on Ideal World.
I used the Starry Tree for the main image. I also used the Starry Tree & Holly stamps for the background. 
I made this using the triple stamping technique.
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Monday 20 August 2012

WhoopsiDaisy challenge "Use a Sentiment"

Image from sheet 346

Hi everyone what an exciting time we have had using the beautiful images from WhoopsDaisy.
I put some Create & Craft samples on here yesterday HERE. CD is available HERE
It's time for a new challenge over on WhoopsiDaisy HERE
This time we would like you to use a sentiment. We love to see all your beautiful creations and we love it even more when you use a beautiful WD image.

Recipe
Image Sheet 346
Pro Markers
Marianne dies
Stamped sentiment Wow EP.
WOC flowers
Bits from my stash.
Well I will be back later in the week with more C&C samples.
Challenges
WOC challenge " Summer flowers"
Joanna Sheen "Totally Sentimental" 
Thanks for calling
Have a great week.
xx Jan


Sunday 19 August 2012

Sample for Daisy & friends cd.



Metal corners are from Dawn till Dusk



Hi Everyone, 
Today I have a sample to show you I made for Joanna Sheen & Create & Craft for the new Joanna Sheen cd Daisy & Friends Christmas. 
This delightful image has been designed by the talented Lynn Carter
It was an absolute joy to work with.
All the images on the cd have a one for you to colour and a pre coloured.
Also used bits from my stash.


Thanks for calling
xx Jan


Saturday 18 August 2012

Less is More #81






Hi everyone. Hope you are all well!
Its an exciting week for me I have helped make sample cards for Joanna Sheen's new Daisy cd out 19th Agust, it will be launched at 10am on Create & craft . It's full of  the wonderful Lynne Carter's fabulous work.

 I have also done some samples for Stamps by Chloe.  Chloe is on Ideal World this week Wednesday 22nd! I am so excited you would think it was me going on lol!!
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It's time for another challenge over on Less is more #81 Theme "Torn Edge."
Well lets just say this is not my thing!!
I have made two and don't like either lol! 
I used
Pearl Centura card.
Spellbinders border.
Chocolate Baroque Lace stamp. Color box Glacier ice & Pistachio Wow embossing powder.
Nellie Snellen flower
bits from my stash.

Thanks for calling, have a great weekend.
xx Jan

Friday 17 August 2012

Would you like a peek at the new Joanna Sheen cd!



Hi everyone just had to share some exciting news with you all. 
There's a wonderful new Joanna Sheen Daisy cd coming out on Sunday 19th 10am 3pm 5pm on C&C samples HERE.
The stunning images have been drawn by Lynn Carter.
Thanks for calling.
xx Jan

Ross Papercraft show Sunday 19th August


Terry said
Ross Papercraft Show is one of our most popular ones, it is at
The Nissan Sports & Social Club, Washington Road,(A1290) Sunderland, SR5 3NS, on Sunday 19th. August.
All the usual great and exciting trade stands plus a few new, and very popular ones. a total of over 30 trade stands
So, as well as the 4 x hourly FREE prize draws, and FREE parking, we also have the Debbi Moore Design Team giving 2 FREE workshops once again, at 12-o-clock, and 1.30pm. Limited places, so if you are interested then send your name and workshop time to mickferris@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

As I have been asked about the trade stands attending, I have listed them below.

Ross Paper, Lili of the Valley, Data 4 You, Giles Crafts and Kits, A1 Crafts, Pink Frog Crafts and Designs, Annes Glitsy Bits, Midnight Crafters, Wear Crafts

Debonaire Designs, Kilted Quilter, Scrapbook Gardens, Fibees, Katy Sue Designs, Dimension Stamps, Glitter Magic, Krafty Hands, Crafty Corner, and a Jewelry Stand.

Crafters Den, Kathys Crafts, Little Treasures, Peerless Designs, Gifts Galore, Cards & More 4 U, A Crafty Touch, Brothersleep, Dawn til Dusk, Craft-E-Lisa, Debbi Moore Designs, Hinney Bop,
Opening hours are :- 10.00am. until 3.00pm. Sunday 19th. August.
Entrance fee :- £3.00 per adult, accompanied children under 16 FREE


70th Birthday


Hi everyone today I have a 70th birthday card to show you.
I used
8x8 card
Spellbinders nestie & borders.
Memory Box dies.
Flowers from WOC.
Bits from my stash.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Thursday 16 August 2012

Another braid!



Hi everyone. 
I braided the ribbon & used
Marianne dies & Sizzix daisy. Sentiment circle is from Lilli of the Valley.
Bits from my stash.
Challenges
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Congrats!


Hi everyone my 2nd post today!
My first attempt with braided ribbon!
I used Chloe's A5 Texture plate & Glass Glitter.
Wow silver sparkle embossing powder.
Stamps Anna Griffin.
Ribbon from MeiFlower
Spellbinders shapeability
Punched leaves.
Challenges
Wow embossing challenge "Monochromatic"
Joanna Sheen "Try something new"
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Kanban DT cards


I used Kanban
Safari Anniversary toppers PCT1401
Cream & gold basic card 
Go Kreate die & Chloe's embossing plate
Bits from my stash.


I used Kanban
Cool Britannia Tea Topper 900169
Keep calm signs 900177
Glamour dust.
Gold leaves from Chloe
WOC flowers.
Bits from my stash.
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Hi everyone, this weeks Kanban Dt cards.
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I finally managed to find a Couture Creations Embossing Folder Tied Together. HERE.
You need to ask for a Paypal invoice or
they will take $22 but refund $7 of P&P
I can't wait for it to arrive!
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Challenge
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan




Tuesday 14 August 2012

Creative Card Crew dt card


Hi everyone so sorry I'm late today.
It's time for another challenge over at 
Creative Card Crew  Challenge #17 Maps/Newsprint/Sheet Music/Script
I just got this image free from Crafts u print. I thought it was great for this challenge.
I also used MS PATP.
Letters are Cheery Lynn dies.
A little glossy accents.
Our sponsor's this time are; Simon says stamp

Hope you can join us thanks for calling
xx Jan

Monday 13 August 2012

Saturated Canary Jules


Hi everyone I have been having a play with this gorgeous image Jules from Saturated Canary.
I coloured her with Pro Markers.
I used a Craft UK scalloped 8x8 white card. Mats where made with Go Kreate large scalloped square & Spellbinders squares.
 I used my distress inks to make the backgrounds.
Stamps.
Chloe's bare tree & fir branch (for the grass).
Kanban Flourish flowers, sentiment & butterfly.
Bits from my stash.
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Challenges
Saturated Canary #23  "Great outdoors"
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Sunday 12 August 2012

Butterflies....


Hi everyone hope you are all well. 
I have gone a bit ad with butterflies hence the title
I used
Crafter's Companion Pearl Centura card & Darice butterfly border.
Xcut embossing folder under the large Marianne butterfly.
Ribbon is from MeiFlower.
Spellbinders shapeability.
Challenge
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Saturday 11 August 2012

Lim week #80 "One layer" No2!



Another LIM #80 One Layer "Fur & Feathers"
This time I used 
A5 card
Some stamps I have had for ages not sure where from!
Distress ink and watercolour pen.
Thank you for visiting and leaving your comments. I really appreciate it.
xx Jan

LIM Week #80 "One Layer"



Hi Everyone blimey it's week #80 over on Less is More "One Layer" Fur or feathers!

Recipe
A5 card
Free stamps
Watercolour pencils!
(Note to sell when Grandaughter's use my pencils make sure they have been sharpened)!

Have a good weekend everyone thanks for calling,
xx Jan

Friday 10 August 2012

50 shades of pink!



Hi everyone thanks for calling today.
I was over at Edna's gorgeous blog yesterday and discovered this new challenge blog.
For their first challenge at In the Pink "50 shades of Pink" lol! I love pink &
 having just finished the 50 shades of Grey trilogy I couldn't resist!

Recipe
8x8 card
Next layer has been stamped using Wow Embossing powder white pearl.
Next layer I used Marianne Anya corner and MS punch.
Final layer I used a Sizzix Hero Arts stamp & emboss in the Wow White pearl.
Centre die is also a Marianne.
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Challenges
In the pink "50 shades of pink"
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Joanna Sheen  "Try something new" (stamping & Embossing the same image)
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Bits from my stash.
Have a great weekend.
xx Jan

Thursday 9 August 2012

Kanban DT cards!


White & red card stock from Kanban
Keep calm toppers 900178
Union jack 900173



White & red basic card from Kanban

Beach huts & boats 900299
Seaside stripes 900318


Hi everyone today I have a couple of Kanban DT cards to show you.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Wednesday 8 August 2012

CFAS challenge Bright Colours!

Hi everyone sorry I'm running late today.
It's time for a new challenge over on Crafting For All Season's this time we would like to see bright colours!
Our wonderful Sponsors this time are Bugaboo I used their image Theadore flowers,

Recipe
8x8n card
Backing paper is DCWV Nana's kids.
Bugaboo image coloured with Pro Markers.
Card Candy
Spellbinders banner
Go Kreate nestie.
Cheery Lynn alphabet.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Diamond Wedding + one!



Hi everyone. This morning I have a couple of cards to show you I made for some family friends. I will be back later with my Crafting For All Season DT card.

Diamond Wedding
Recipe
A5 pearl card from Anna Marie Designs.
Background is Chloe's A5 vine embossing plate
Metal corners from Dawn till Dusk
Hearts are Nellie Snellen dies.
Ribbon is from MeiFlower

Colin card!
A5 card (Card stock is from Ross paper and card)
Image is a really old stamp.
I stamped the image with Memento Cocoa. 
Coloured it with Pro Markers.
Letters are Cheery Lynn Dies. 
A little Glossy Accents.
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Thanks for calling.
xx Jan

Tuesday 7 August 2012

Vintage shoe!



Hi everyone, sun is shining here so fingers crossed it stays that way!!
I bought this template a few weeks ago at Doncaster Summer crafting. It's from House of Zandra.
I cut it out in cream card and stamped with Distress ink and Chocolate Baroque lace stamps.
Die cuts are from Memory Box. Flower is Nellie Snellen punch. Ribbon is from MeiFlower
Challenges
Joanna Sheen "try something new"
Make it Monday "Anything goes"
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Monday 6 August 2012

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge Die cuts/Punches


Hi everyone it's time for a new challenge over on WhoopsieDaisy. It's the A teams turn and this time we would like to see your Die cuts &/or punches.
I used Sheet no 346  available here.
Recipe
8x8 card
I used an MS daisy border punch. Memory Box Poppy die.
Embossed top is a Darice lace border.
Bits from my stash.
We are having lots of wonderful entries at the mo. Don't foget to join in.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Sunday 5 August 2012

Golden Wedding Card!


Hi everyone and a warm welcome to my new followers. 300!!!! 
Thank you all so much for your constant support it means the world to me. 
I'm sorry I don't always get to visit you as much as I would like due to my health.
Today I have a Golden wedding card to show you. I made it for my Aunt.
Recipe
A5 card
Flower heart stamp is by CHLOE I stamped the heart & sentiment with WOW ultra fine gold.
Sentiment is from Circa designs here
I printed the banner and cut it with Spellbinders.
50 is from a Cheery Lynn alphabet & no dies
Pearls are from Dawn till Dusk!
Thanks for calling
xx Jan

Saturday 4 August 2012

Less is more Week #79



Hi everyone it's time for challenge #79 over at Less is more challenge is Blue & green.

Recipe
I used Chloe's  A5 texture plate;
Spellbinders fancy ovals.
flower Nellie Snellen Punches & leaf punch.
Hope you all have a great weekend, thanks for calling
xx Jan

Friday 3 August 2012

Kanban DT card


Hi Everyone. Hope all are well?
Today I have my final Kanban DT card of the week to show you.
It's a simple easel card.
Recipe
cream card stock
Vellum
David Copperfield toppers n sentiment PCT 2120
Memory box die.
Thanks for calling
xx Jan