I have no words.

It was an inset day today so my daughter was off school. I have no words to describe the shocking disaster and the awfulness that unfolded. One day I might laugh. It won't be today. Next week is half term - surely it can't get worse?

I haven't managed to get any crafting done but this is one I made earlier!!

I used:

LOTV sentiment and image stamp

WOC ribbon and flowers

Magnolia Doohickey butterflies

Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die

Copics

Wild Rose Studio - Annabelle's Meadow papers

Memory Box - Spring Border Die

The in-laws are coming tomorrow. Really, I have no words!

Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by, hugs, Jayne xxxxx

Getting into the festive spirit. Sort of.

As the lovely Hayley and Carol at Dreamees are going to have a stall at the NEC next month I thought I should get a wriggle on and make some last minute samples. I thought a Christmas card bonanza might help me find my mojo. It didn't, but I did craft to some mighty fine music. I'm sure my neighbours must now love the Mumfords nearly as much as me!!

I've used the 'Back to Basics' Cd for both cards as it's such a super all rounder.

I know, I'm a bad girl, I've used that Go Kreate XXL die again. And that rose organza trim, and the pearls and the snowflakes. They're all my favouries, what can I say? The recipe of Christmas stamp is super cute and really versatile :)

It's not Christmas without a purple card though, is it?

I tried embossing the tree with some new Stampendous embossing powder I bought at Harrogate. Beautifully sparkly it is, but every time I embossed it the powder just fell off. After six attempts, guess what? Yep, that 'embossing powder' was silver halo GLITTER. Duh!

This next one was a nightmare to photograph and the colour is not how it is in real life. Grrr. I so wish I was more technical. Anyhoo, you get the gist and the bauble stamp is lovely in any colour!

Thanks to everyone for the words of wisdom regarding my daughter and the reading fiasco. Bribery sometimes works! She got a great comment in her reading records book today - the teacher can see how hard she's working at home and is really impressed with her improvement! Yippee. See, it was worth chasing her round the house with the blasted book after all!!!!!!

Best of all, today I received one of those little sent 'just because' cards from a friend. It was unexpected, totally beautiful, and cheered me up no end. :D It's nice to have a friend who doesn't mind that I'm fifty shades of bonkers!!!!!

Big hugs to all, thank you for your support, hugs, Jayne xx

Christmas is aqua!

Sorry I've been quiet of late. Parent's evening left me feeling depressed and overwhelmed. I should have been super happy that my little girl is doing fabulously well but the realisation that school had little to do with education and fostering a love of learning and more to do with exam passing was just depressing. The new reading book she's brought home has 32 pages with 5 lines on each page. She only turned 5 at the end of August. I've spent the weekend chasing her around the house trying to get her to read the book and answer comprehension questions. :( Sorry for moaning. I could sob. Any words of wisdom will be gratefully received.

Okay, sorry for that. How much am I loving this Go Kreate die? I am so glad that I blew my last £30 on it at Harrogate! This is one of my daughter's stamps that I've borrowed. She has such good taste!

This is the only card I've made in a week! I really need to get a scoot on with Christmas cards and a few samples for Dreamees who will be at the NEC in November.

A close up of that cute bear (how could I resist):

For the card I used:

Go Kreate XXL Square Frilly Frame 10

LOTV 'Cuddling Ted' and sentiment

Nitwit collection Holiday Charm paper

Copics

Creative Expressions Organza Rose

Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die

Lace and Ribbon - WOC

Spellbinders Snowflake

Pearl Trim - Ebay

Apologies for the rant; I do feel a little better for getting it off my chest. Thank you for coming by, hugs, Jayne xx

I'm entering this into:
ABC Christmas - U is up to you

Anything Goes at Lili's Little Fairies

It's a no-brainer this week! Anything Goes - so long as you use a Lili of the Valley stamp you can feel free to fill your crafty boots and go wherever your mojo takes you!

This stamp is a new purchase :) She is just super cute and a real joy to colour. I am miles behind with everything today so this is the quickest post ever! I'll be back later with details of the card. Super sorry for my slackness!!

Hugs, Jayne xx

Still decorating!

I'm not liking decorating on my own. It takes AGES! I have one wall to do but I have to empty the dresser and then move it so it'll have to wait until tomorrow!

I've got another Christmas Card today made with the super cute Mulberry Wood stamps. These are just my kinda cute!

I made this pre-decorating, I ache everywhere and have no idea when I'll craft again!

For this card I used:

First Edition papers

Sizzix Tim Holtz Weathered Clock Die

Crafter's Companion Mulberry Wood Stamp

Copics

Antique linen Distress Ink

Spellbinders Snowflake Dies

Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grunge Sentiments

Kraft Card

WOC flower and ribbon

I'm off for a cuppa. It's parents evening tonight. I'm feeling slightly anxious, fingers crossed. Hugs, Jayne xx

Classic Christmas over at Lili's Little Fairies!

Sorry this is both late and unfinished! I am painting the lounge and it's taking longer than anticipated!!!! This week it's Team B's challenge of 'Classic Christmas'. I couldn't resist joining in this week so here's my card:

 

I've used lots of the goodies I bought at Harrogate on this card :) 

 

Raspberry Road - White Christmas papers

LOTV image

Craft Stamper - freebie sentiment

WOC ribbon, flower, cheesecloth

Ribbonbox - lace

The Hobby House - rose trim (oooh super yum)

Papermania - urban stamps

Spellbinders - snowflake

Go Kreate die - will find out which it is!!!

I'm off for some lunch, a large cup of tea and a lie down. I'll be back with the Go Kreate die details later (if I can still stand!)

Please remember that if you want to join in with us at Lili's Little Fairies you must use a Lili of the Valley stamp or we can't enter you into the prize draw! Super hugs, a paint spattered Jayne xx

I am entering this cards into:

Divas By Design - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts - Lets see those shapes 

Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes 

Papertake Weekly - All Creatures Great and Small 

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes 

Penny Black at All Sorts - Animal Magic 

The Crafty Pad - Vintage theme 

Fab n Funky - Vintage

Simon Says Stamp - dies/punches

Good grief, is that yellow I see!

This is a bit bright and cheerful for me; I'm not sure what came over me!

This is one of my daughter's stamps that I've borrowed. The thing is, when I borrow one of her stamps I put it back. When she 'borrows' my promarkers they somehow manage to stay in her box. She has her eye on my sketch pens - I've taken to hiding them!!!!!!!!

I'm freezing today and I've just managed to put a staple through my thumb so a cheery card is probably just what the doctor ordered!

On this card I used:

LOTV image and sentiment

Kraft card

WOC flowers

Martha Stewart leaf punch 

Sizzix Tim Holtz Weathered Clock Die

Magnolia DooHickey Dragonfly dies

Prima - Sweet Fairy papers

I'm off to get warm and veg in front of the t.v. for half an hour. Hope you're having a great week, hugs, Jayne xx