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Hi, my name is Jill. I am a stay at home Mummy, born in Scotland and living in Dubai. I love to scrapbook, make hand-crafted cards and paper projects. I am a full-time mummy to Adam and have a wonderful husband and great family. I love stamping and being creative. I lie awake at night thinking up new designs! Does everyone do this or is it just me? :) Thanks for stopping by. Jill x

Friday, March 15, 2013

Crafty Catz are going to make you laugh

Good morning all,
 
Here i am with my second post of the day and what a good one it is too! I am here to let you know about this week's 'fun' challenge over at Crafty Catz.
 
The theme is: MAKE YOU LAUGH! OR us!!  lol Makes me giggle just thinking about it!  Anyway, the DT have provided some fantastic inspiration and you can view them here.
 
The sponsor this week is the fabulous (a big favourite of mine!)..... Bugaboo Stamps and one lucky winner will receive their choice of 7 digis.  Wow!
 
 
 
For my card i am using the delightful Stella 'Nursing ICU' which you can find here. I think it is so funny (although i don't find it funny when i am made to wear those gowns!) Just awful! lol
 
 
 
I hope you will pop over and see what the DT have to offer this week and if you can join us, that would be even better.
 
Take care and big big hugs, Jill x

Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps turns 3

Good morning all, 
 
Hectic morning here as usual but little man is away with Daddy to get his hair cut so i have half an hour to do my two posts!
 
Did you know that Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps turns 3 today? Yep, today is their 3rd Birthday so to celebrate there is 33% off ALL products in store.  How cool is that?  This discount will be available from 15th March to 22nd March 2013.
 
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Hugs, Jill x
 

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Mini Book

Good afternoon,

Just a quickie post today to let you know about this week's challenge at One Stitch at a Time.

It is an easy one for you, the theme is Anything Goes. 

I decided to make a mini Book/Album which is made from one sheet on 12x12 designer cardstock.  I was given this 'Cupcake Stand' image to use on my project so i turned the book into a mini recipe book for my favourite cake recipes. 

If you pop over to OSAAT you can view the inspiration my DT teamies are prepared for you.  I hope you will join us in this challenge.

 
Sideways view of some of the pages
 
 
Thank you for popping by. Take care. Big hugs, Jill x
 
 

Friday, March 8, 2013

Just for You

Good morning everyone,

How are you all today? I hope you are all well and ready for a great weekend.  My little man has fever and sickness again, 5th time since December so i am doing non stop washing of quilts and sheets. Yeech!

Anyway, enough of that, i am here to share with you, the card i made for this week's challenge at Crafty Catz.

The theme this week is ALL STITCHED UP! You can use either faux or real stitching. 
 
It would be great if you joined us for this challenge and if you pop over to visit Crafty Catz, you can view my DT teamies amazing inspiration. 
 
The sponsor is Alota Rubber Stamps
 
 
 
For my card  i was delighted to receive this cute image from Alota Rubber Stamps which i coloured with copics.  The papers are My Mind's Eye Indie Chic 'Saffron' collection. 
 
 
As always, i am grateful for the time you take to visit me.  You are all fab!
 
Take care. Big hugs, Jill x
 
 
 
 

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Its a Sketch at Charisma Cardz


Good morning all you lovely crafters,
 
I hope you are having a fab day.  I am here to post my card for the Charisma Cardz challenge.  This week we have a fabulous 'SKETCH' to follow as the theme. 
 
The sponsor is J & C Creations.
 
 
Here is the fabulous Sketch
 
 
 
And my interpretation of the Sketch.  I used a Bugaboo image that i have had for ages, it was a freebie at the time.   Coloured parts of it with copics.  The Black & White spots DP is by Echo Park anf the others are My Mind's Eye Indie Chic 'Saffron'.
 
 
Thank you for dropping by.  I will be along to view your blogs later today hopefully and will be back tomorrow with a new card and another new challenge.
 
Take care. Big hugs, Jill x
 


Sunday, March 3, 2013

Fairies with wings at Sentimental Sundays

Good afternoon all,
 
I hope you have all had a great weekend.  We had a busy weekend, making the most of the pleasant temperatures (30 degrees) before it gets too hot to venture out. 
 
Today i am here to let you know about this week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays.
 
The theme is: FAIRIES WITH WINGS (plus a sentiment).
 
The sponsor is
 
 
For my card, i used a Pink Cat Studios image called ' Lily Sugar Plum Fairy'. I added Stickles to her wings and wand to give her some sparkle.  The background DP is 'Everyday Flair' by My Mind's Eye and the others are Echo Park. The lace is from Kaisercraft (i think)!
 
 
I will be along to add some challenges shortly but for now i have got to go and round up my 'little man' and get him ready for bed. 
 
Thank you for taking the time to visit today.  Take care.
 
Hugs, Jill x
 

Friday, March 1, 2013

1st DT card for Crafty Catz

Good morning all,
 
Yay! Today is the day! My first DT project for Crafty Catz is here!  Yep, there is a new challenge over at Crafty Catz and the inspiration from the DT is fabulous. Please pop over and give them some love. 
 
The theme this week is: St David's Day (He is the Patron Saint of Wales) so you can make anything you like as long as it contains a Dragon or a Daffodil.  Easy, right?
 
There are two fantastic sponsors.
 
Pink Gem Designs are offering one lucky winner 3 digis of their choice.
 
 
J&C Creations are offering a £10 gift voucher.
 
 
 
I was delighted to receive this super cute digi 'Denny with Watering Can' from Pink Gem Designs to use on my card. You can find him here. I teamed him up with some DP from Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes' collection, added some layers, some ribbon, some buttons, a sentiment and a bow.  Voila!
 
 
Challenges i'd like to enter:
 
Simply Create Too #32 St Patrick's Day (or use mostly green)
 
Thank you for taking the time to visit today. Also, extending a warm friendly welcome to my newest followers.  I hope you all have a great weekend. 
 
Hugs, Jill x