It's A Shabby Christmas.....

....over at Inkurable Stampers

Being has I'm really into lace, buttons, doilies and all things shabby at the moment..

....I just had to join in with this fabby shabby Challenge!!

I think I've just scraped in on time (with just hours and minutes to spare ?!!)

The Shabby Chic Christmas theme on at Inkurable Stampers inspired me to make a Shabby card for my hubby!!

(You can click on both pics for a better view ;) )

I used some papers from my stash.
...which I've zig-zagged stiched around the edges and distressed with Rangers 'peeled paint'
I used (Magnolia) skating Edwin & Tilda Stamp - coloured with various promarkers
(die-cut mounted and distressed)
..added lots of cluny lace, crochet doilies & flower, paper poinsetta flowers & holly leaves (distressed), buttons, ribbons and a sweet little gold snowflake charm.

Well I best get my skates on here (excuse the pun LOL), and send my entry to Sarah before the deadline!!

Thanks for looking!!
Jan x

Empathy Monster

I really missed all the crafty challenges while my computer was sick!!

....and I was soooo looking forward to participating in Tam's 'Art, heart and Healing Course'

(Details in my sidebar)

So, has soon has I could access the group,

I decided to jump in straight at Week 3

to create an Empathy Monster....

Here is my lil 'Shabby' Monster

the monster is a tool to give ourselves empathy

...to remind you to give yourself an open non-judgemental , compassionate, listening hear when you need it most.

Mine has a big Heart and is a Great little listener :)

...but my monster needs a name now

....Any ideas?

Thanks for Looking!

Jan x

Mystical Creatures....

I was honoured to be asked by Sarah

to be a Guest Artist for the

Inkurable Stampers 2010 Gothic Arch Challenge.

The theme was Mystical Creatures.

Here is my example

You can read more about how I created it on the Inkurable Stampers Blog

...and also check out the regular designer,the talented Fiona Shultz's fantastic example

Here and Here

Thanks again Sarah for asking me to be Guest Artist on your wonderful Blog.

Wow, I can't believe there are only two more Arch themes until the end of the Challenge!

Been Fun!

Also check out the Inkurable Stampers Blog for some other fab monthly stamping challenges

Thanks for Looking!

Jan x

I'm still here.......

OMG, have I really been AWOL for nearly 4 weeks!!`

......Been having MAJOR computer issues here!!On the upside....

My house has never been so spick and span LOL!!

I've still been crafting (especially altering loads of matchboxes ;) )

....but I've fallen behind with Art Heart and Healing course, and some of my favourite challenges due to my lack of computer access :(

Got loads to show and tell, so will most probably try and post over the next few days!

So, I'll apologise now if I haven't popped by and left you a comment recently, I've tried to visit when I can, but I'm sure I have missed sooooooo much in Blogland during the last month!!

...and WOW, since I've been MIA... I've gathered 100 Followers!!

OMG how did that happen?!!

When I started this blog nearly a year and half ago, I just wanted to connect with some other creative peeps from all over the world, and join in some 'crafty' challenges to get my creative juices flowing!

No way did I think, I'd get even 10 people popping by to see what I have done, let alone 100!

So a big Hello to my new and old followers

....and Thank-you for following me :)

... I have been so fortunate to meet some truly inspiring people in Blogland!

-oOo-

In my abscence the lovely Sherry

from Sherry's Simple Blog

has passed on this fabby award to me

Thanks again Sherry :)

First of all I have to list 3 things that make me different from everyone else!!

although I'm sure that they are not unique to me!!

Mmmm.. had to think about this one!

1. I'm good at reading body language

2. I can hypnotise myself!!

3. I make up my own lyrics when I sing along to songs!!

I now have to nominate five other blogs with attitude..

Well, all the blogs I follow and read have Attitude!!

..but these are 5 that pop into mind....

1. Jo (fiddlesnips)

2. Penny(The linen shelf)

3. Tracy Evans

4. Linda ( A swap for all seasons)

5.Kristin (Twinkle Twinkle)

Last, but not least I have to display the Digi's with attitude Challenge Blog, Blog award badge in my sidebar!

Now, I'm going to make myself a very LARGE coffee...a couple of biccies... and go and do some blog surfing to see what you have all been up to... Could be gone for a while ;)

Thanks for Looking!

Jan x