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Hi......I'm Jo, welcome to my crafty corner where I aim to share my adventures in paper crafting, baking, cross stitch & cats.....hopefully with some hints, tips & inspiration thrown in too! Please leave a comment if you call so I know you've been, I would love to visit you back and please become a follower if you like what you see. Thanks for popping by.........
'She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted the sails' - Elizabeth Edwards

Saturday, 9 March 2013

DSC #26....Lost in Time!

Hi guys, today's post should have posted yesterday.....I scheduled
it as I knew I was gonna be busy and wouldn't be at the computer 
til today......and what do you know.....it didn't post! 
So, anyway, yesterday was a new challenge over at
and the theme this week is "Lost in Time". We want to see
your digital creations incorporating a watch or a clock, you
have until next Thursday to play & we're sponsored by
I created my layout in Serif using bits from various kits....for
me, that's the beauty of Serif...you can mix & match to
your hearts content! Rightio, that's me for today, thanks for
calling & hope you have a fab Saturday!
Jo x


Thursday, 7 March 2013

For you....



Morning, can you believe it's Thursday already? I hope you're
all well & managing some playtime! I had an hour to spare
yesterday and here's what I came up with.......not too sure about
the ink smudges but thought I'd share anyway......just can't seem 
to get the hang of all that inky-ness.....but i had fun and that's
all that matters, right? So that's all for today but I'll see you all
tomorrow.....thanks for calling!
Jo x

challenges
for a lady at Allsorts
lovely lace at Sugar Creek Hollow
ribbons & bows at Gingerloft
ribbon or trim at lovely hAnglar or sweet Magnolia
anything goes at Loves Rubberstamps
anything goes at Papertake Weekly
one for the ladies at Passion for Promarkers
anything goes at Craft us Crazy

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Lemon & Lilac

Morning, oooh it's a bit nippy this morning and thick with fog!
Thanks, everyone, for lovely birthday wishes for me & the boys
over last week or so....we really appreciate it and yes, Rachel, we
 had more cake yesterday lol!! So for today, I'm sharing 
another card for my just in case box! The sweet image is from
Nutcrafters and the colour combo is for their latest
challenge.....another new combo for me - will definitely
use it again! Again, everything else is from my stash!
Rightio, got to go - got the dreaded supermarket run to do today!
Thanks for calling, see you soon!
Jo x

challenges
lilac & lemon at Nutcrafters
anything goes at Stampin' with the Dragon
2 patterned papers at Whoopsi Daisy
anything goes at 613 Avenue Create

Monday, 4 March 2013

Easter at Lexi's & Happy Birthday Nic!

Good Morning friends, Happy Monday!!
We're celebrating yet another birthday in our house
today.....my youngest Son, Nic, is 14! Where do the years
go......Here he is pictured yesterday after his 1st rugby game
of the new season......they lost but it didn't matter in the 
slightest, they're a new team and they did a great job!
Happy Birthday Nic, we love you xx
So anyway, back to business lol. Today also sees the start of
a new challenge over at Lexi's Creations and the theme is
"EASTER".
 We do have a slight rule change: from now on we'are asking 
that you only enter twice! As usual, you can make any crafty
creation you like just so long as it fits the theme, you can play
until March 16th and you can check out the rest of the DT's
gorgeous creations over on the main blog here! We're
sponsored this time by the fabulous My Heart Pieces with
the prize being 3 digis!!
For my card I used the sweet Lillie with tulips digi available
 here and more bits & bobs from my stash!
Thanks for calling today, see you soon!
Jo x

Sunday, 3 March 2013

I'll be there for you......

Hi friends, hope you're all well today! Busy day for me today
 cos I'm off to watch my youngest son play his
1st rugby match of the season! I was lucky enough to win some
 Flat Friends digis last week
and wow, they are just fab! Couldn't wait to get this one
coloured though I think I still need lots of practise lol! Flat Friends
have a challenge blog too and this month the theme is 
"Friendship" so I thought I might enter! I followed the fab 
sketch from Sketch Saturday, too!
ingredients
digi - Rainy Days from Flat Friends
paper - My Minds Eye
sentiments - computer printed
gems, card - stash
challenges
Friendship - Flat Friends
week #248 at Sketch Saturday
stripes at Paper Makeup Stamps
anything goes at Simon Says Stamp
anything goes at Craft us Crazy

Have a lovely Sunday, see you tomorrow!
Jo x

Friday, 1 March 2013

"Let's have a Birthday party" with Digitally Sweet Challenges

Hello again....wow, 2 posts in one day!!!! I love Friday's....the start
of the weekend and a new challenge over at 
 Digitally "Sweet" Challenges where the theme is Let's have a 
Birthday Party!....so we'd like to see your digital creations with a 
Birthday theme! We're sponsored by the fabby 
Digi Darla Designs and the winner gets 5 images of their choice!
Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's work - and don't forget
all work must be digital!
This weeks layout is from Miss Rebecca's Birthday last year -
the gorgeous cake was made by her big brother! I created this one
in Craft Artist using the Vintage Candy kit.
Have a lovely day!
Jo x

challenges
anything but a card at Incy Wincy
pink & gems at The Crazy Challenge
Girls Birthday at Celebrate the Occasion
Birthdays at Digital Tuesday
anything goes at Party Time Tuesdays
anything goes at Divas by Design
Birthdays at The Sisterhood of Crafters

3-2-1 at Sparkles Christmas Challenges

Good Morning....are you up for a new challenge? Then pop over 
to Sparkles Christmas Challenges and join in with our new
challenge of 3-2-1......we want to see 3 flowers, 2 gems and
1 image on your crafty creation....and don't forget - it must
be Christmas themed! We're sponsored this time by the fabulous
who are giving our lucky winner £10 to spend in their online shop!
If you're in need of inspiration you can check out the rest of
the DT's fab work over on the main challenge blog....hope
to see you there!

challenges
use kraft at Addicted to Stamps
anything goes at Party Time Tuesday
D for Designer paper at ABC Christmas Challenge

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