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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

Thursday, August 30, 2012

No embellishments!

Good morning crafters,
 
I hope you are all doing well. I am back in the land of sand, sea and sun. Almost organised after spending the last two months visiting my family. The older i get, the longer it takes me to unpack and adjust again.
 
Anyway, i am here today with a new card for the fantastic new challenge over at Charisma Cardz.
 
This week the theme is 'No Embellishments' which was chosen by Gem.   This was a challenge for me because i love adding embellishments and i had to refrain myself a few times from sneaking one on here and there! :)
 
The sponsor this week is the fabulous Digistamp Boutique and they are offering one lucky winner 6 digis.
 
The image i used is from Digistamp Boutique and was a 'freebie' on their website in June. Thank you Digistamp Boutique.    Isn't it cute? (the image, not my card!) lol


Supplies:
 
Paper: Craft UK 6x6'' scalloped card base, Blue gingham, white polkadot embossed cardstock
Image: Freebie from Digistamp Boutique
Accessories: EK Success heart border punch
Ink: Copics, Tim Holtz distress ink ( Broken China)
Acrylic paint and Embossing tinsel

Challenges entered:

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Anything Goes (ends 30/9)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
 
I hope you will join in with this fun challenge.  If you pop over to Charisma Cardz blog you can view the other Design Team's fabulous inspirational creations.
 
Thank you for visiting.  Also, sending a huge warm welcome to my newest followers. It is great to have you around. I plan to come and visit you all very soon inshallah.
 
For now, take care.
Hugs, Jill x


Saturday, August 25, 2012

The Digi Garden - 2 Sisters Elves, Gnomes & Pixies

Good morning all,

Just popping on with a quick post this morning to let you all know about this weeks challenge over at the 2 Sisters challenge blog.  This post is scheduled and by the time you all read it, i should be back from visiting my family in Scotland and back to sunny Dubai. Hopefully i will get to unpack my crafty things soon and be back into the swing of crafting and blogland soon. 

Anyway, onto the challenge! That is why we are here, right? lol

This is week #106 and the theme is: Elves, Gnomes and Pixies.

The sponsor is the fabulous The Digi Garden.

This week i was given this fabulous new digi from The Digi Garden to use on my project.  You can find it here.


Supplies:

Paper: Echo Park - Hello Summer (background), Alla Prima Collection (Green polka dots) & MME Everyday Flair designer cardstock paper (Blue & white spots).
Ink: Copics & Tim Holtz distress inks (Tumbled glass)

If you hve a minute, please pop over to the 2 Sisters challenge blog and view the other DT inspiration.  I hope you will also join in the challenge this week and i look forward to seeing your creation soon.

    Hugs,


Saturday, August 18, 2012

In The Garden - 2 Sisters Challenge

Good morning everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying the weekend.  It is pouring rain here in Scotland :(

Just popped in to let you know about this weeks challenge at 2 Sisters.

This is Challenge #105 and the theme is In The Garden.

The sponsor is the fabulous Robyn's Fetish and they are offering one lucky winner 5 digis.

I made a little gift bag for this challenge to pop a little pressie in for a new home. I hope you like it.
The image is called Waking up the birdie which i coloured with copics.

I hope you will pop over to 2 Sisters and join in the fun.  You can also view the fantastic DT inspiration there too.


Thank you for visiting today. I you have time to leave a comment, it will let me know who has been to visit and i can come and visit you too.

Also sending a big warm hello and welcome to my new followers.

Hugs,
Jill x

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Marvelous Monochrome - Charisma Cardz

Good morning crafters,

Today, i am here with a new card that i made for this week's challenge over at Charisma Cardz.

This is Week 32 and the theme chosen by Joanne is: Marvelous Monochrome.


The fabulous sponsors are:


The lucky winner will receive a $20 voucher

Also,


The lucky winner will receive a $10 voucher.

Here is my card:


Supplies:

Paper: Alla Prima Designer paper pack & White scalloped 6x6 cardbase
Inks: Copics & Tim Holtz Distress ink - Walnut stain
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Lacey Ovales & Tim Holtz Fancy flourish
Stamps: Manolia Tilda & Hero Arts sentiment
Punch: Tonic butterfly
Others: Flowers from Hobbycraft,  Kaisercraft lace

Pop over to Charisma Cardz here and you can view the fantastic DT inspiration.  I hope you will join in the challenge this week and i look forward to seeing you creation soon.

Thank you for stopping by.

    Hugs, 

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Baby Boy easel!

Good evening all,

I hope you are all doing well.  My auntie asked me to make her a card for a new baby boy.  She mentioned wanting a baby on it so it gave me a chance to use this beautiful Digi Doodle Shop image that i had not got round to using. It is called 'Sleeping Child' and it can be found here.

I got to work on it with my Copics and decided to turn it into an easel card.  I am limited to what i can do at the moment because most of my crafting 'stuff' is back home (i am still on holiday).  Anyway, i have actually made two cards, i will show you the other card later.  They are both very different from each other so my auntie can choose which one she likes (if any!). 

 

I have left the bottom part of the card very plain so i can add a name to it (when she finds out what it is!)

Sideways view:


Close up:



Thank you for visiting me today. If you have time to leave me a comment it will let me know you have been to see me and i will visit you too.

    Hugs,






Saturday, August 11, 2012

2 Sisters - On The Farm

Good morning everyone, 

I hope you are all having a good weekend. Today there is a new challenge over at the 2 Sisters Challenge Blog.

This is challenge # 104 and the theme is: On the farm!

The sponsor this week is the fabulous Digi Doodle Shop.


I was lucky to be given a Digi Doodle Shop image called 'Hens & Chicks' to use for my project.  I chose to make a card with it which i have sent to someone who is not feeling too great at the moment.  Here is my card...


Supplies:

Paper: Paperchase Kraft card base, Bazzill cardstock (brown) My Minds Eye designer paper.
Ink: Tim Holtz distress ink ~ walnut stain & Copics
Adhesive: Double sided tape & tacky glue
Others: Button and ribbon

Thank you for visting. If you have time to leave me a comment, i will know you have been to visit so i can come and visit you too.

  Take care,

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

DT card for Paper Lane

Good morning all,

The sun is shining here in Scotland but for how long, i don't know!   I am just about to rush out the door to go and see The Gruffalo so this is just a quick post today to show you a DT card i made for Paper Lane.

I used Echo Park Paradise Beach paper collection.  I went for a nice bright bold theme with lots of colour and layers. I made the flower using a Hero Arts stamp set and lots of layers from this beautiful paper collection. The leaves are a Sizzix die cut coloured with Tim Holtz distress inks. The corner die cut is by Cheery Lynn.

What do you think?


Thank you for viiting me today. If you have time and leave a comment, it will let me know you dropped by and i will be able to come and visit you too.

Before i dash off, i just want to say a big hello and warm welcome to my new followers.

     Take care,