The Reason I've been AWOL and a few Hunkydory cards

 This is little "Winnie Middleton" she is a 13 week old chihuahua , that has become our new fur baby . It's been 2 and a half years since our poodle Hudson died . Winnie is very sweet natured , loves everyone but has mad half hours of racing and fighting us and her toys .

some Hunkdory makes , sentiments from The Paper Boutique and Tim Holtz.

Another lockdown , hope your all safe and well in craft world, it is our way of escaping the badness around , that and our pets and loved ones .

Jane x

MFT "puddle jumper"

Not much rain this week , for a change , but my card is inspired by the wet weather we know so well. The boy with brollie is from a MFT stamp and die set called "puddle jumper " as is the lovely sentiment, the images are coloured with promarkers  . The paddling chicks are from another MFT set called "rain or shine". I used craft card, and did the rainy Polaroid scene on my pc  using Lliella rain scrapbooking digi kit. I added glossy accents on the boys wellies , the puddle and rain drops. Inside the card I stamped "sending showers of love".

colour throwdown : see pic above 

The crafters cafe : Season  (the rainy season , otherwise known as Spring, summer, autumn and spring in north west England lol...)

I love promarkers : anything goes with the option of an animal

Aud sentiments : anything goes with a sentiment 

have a crafty day . Jane x

Foxy

 A manly Autumn card , not a foxy lady but a foxy gent. The stamped fox looks very proud and quiet scary looking . We get lots of foxes in the garden and they leave their mess to prove it , but I still think they are a beautiful animal .

The fox stamp and the foliage stamp are both from the new issue 87 from creative stamping mag. The fox I stamped and coloured with promarkers . The foliage stamp I stamped in versamark , added white embossing , heat set and then blended Tim H inks over the top , wiped it clean then spritzed with water , I have yellowy messy stained fingers . I added some die cut leaves and coloured them with promarkers .I die cut circles and scallops and added a zig zag square border and stitch alphabet dies (spelling out foxy ) from MFT.

challenges entered ;

cardz 4 guys : monochrome

Dies R Us : one for the boys

passion for promarkers : leaves / foliage

shopping our stash : make a mess

happy crafting . Jane x

MFT meow mix and planted blooms

 my card features MFT "meow mix " stamp and die set and MFT planted blooms di -namics. All coloured with pro markers.  The sentiment is computer generated, ink free font used. The backgrond die is ,circle quilt, from Altenew , cut in white card and layered over turquoise card .

challenges entered 

MFT sketch : (see pic above)

Double D : colourful challenge (use lots of colour)

crafters cafe : anything goes

have a fun crafty day . Jane x

Autumn leaf play

Autumn or fall as others call it , is just upon us , getting chilly in the evenings and the leaves on the turn , nice and warm here to day though . My card is a celebration of Autumn using Hello Bluebird gallery frame 3 die and  Hello Bluebird leaf play and pumpkin time stamps and dies . The leafy background card is from Kanban and I've matted with gold miri card.

challenges entered :

Sunday Stamps : Autumn Awakenings (see colours above)
Passion for promarkers : Autumn/ Fall
just us girls : leaves (second entry)

have a great day . Jane x

mft adorable adventures x 2

As soon as I saw these new stamps and matching dies from mft "adorable adventures", I wanted them . The girl just reminds me of our son's lovely girl friend Amy , he thought so too . Luckily I didn't wait long , the brilliant "Dies To Die For" soon delivered them.

For the first card 
The gold embossed leaf card is from Hunkydory , I die cut a circle , layered onto a blue card , then added a half green circle  and placed the stamped and coloured, with promarkers ,images on with foam tabs. The sentiment I did on the pc in My Craft Studio soft ware and cut it out in a mft fishtail stitch effect die.

challenges entered :
Festive Friday : 3 of the above items ( I choose leaves, green and brown )
The Male Room : travel
just us girls : word week , leaves

For the second card

I used MFT adorable adventures again , plus the little dog from MFT my new best friend. The background is from a 12x12 pad from B&M. I've coloured the images with promarkers and heat embossed in white the sentiment. Added some glossy accents , super for the glasses.

challenges entered :

MFT colour challenge : (see colours above )
sweet stampin : anything but a birthday card
I love promarkers : anything with a die or punch

enjoy  your weekend ,stay safe and happy crafting . Jane x

Smile MFT " Picture Perfect"

This is very less is more , not my usual style , but the Mft sketch seemed to suit this style , good for a male card too, not fussy .
I used MFT picture perfect stamp, coloured with pro markers . The pattern paper is from the works ,as is the wood effect paper used for the sentiment,which I layered up on kraft card to look like wood.. The Polaroid die is from hello bluebird ,also cut from kraft card and the smile sentiment is from creative expressions. Just added a few gems from Hobby Craft.

The Paper Players :Tic Tac Toe ( I choose paterned paper, gems, wood)
Aud sentiment : anything goes plus a sentiment
MFT : follow the sketch above
alphabet challenge : K for kraft card
have a fun day . Jane x

MFT Everyday Is A Picnic

Every day is a picnic , not with the typical British weather. At least my card is bright though.
I used  MFT Everyday Is A Picnic stamps and dies , coloured with pro markers , nuvo jewel added to the flower centers. The spotty paper is from the works.

Challenges entered :

MFT : followed the sketch above

Happy crafting. Jane x

Bee Happy

I wonder if bees are happy ? they are certainly a happy sighting for most of us and we defiantly need them in our world.

No stamping on this card, only dies and Tim H inks. The big slim braided circle die from Pink Fresh . The other dies where in a card mag , Lets Make Cards issue 85. The sentiment is one from my stash .It took awhile to make , but I'm pleased with the detail and the very cute little bee. 

challenges entered ;
Fab Friday : colours pictured above
allsorts : going round in circles

bank holiday here , cold  and dull , got my Husband home for an extra day though , so not all bad .
Happy crafting . Jane x

MFT Party Like A Pirate

I've used "Party Like A Pirate" stamp and die set from MFT. The inside of the card is stamped with the  sentiment "Party Like A Pirate" , which I think would be good for a young child but even an adult. I coloured with pro markers in sea greens , greys and beige's and I love how it turned out. The pattern paper is from the works , from a 12x12 pad called "travel", I love the scrapbook pads from them , great quality and only £3. I used kraft card on the back layer and stenciled with Tin Holtz ink using a creative expressions paint splashes stencil , then I splattered the paper and card with white darwi ink (I use this for parchment craft).

challenges entered :

Sunday Stampers : follow the sketch (see above)
cardz for guys : explore outdoors
Tuesday Throwdown : ink splatters

Happy Crafting . Jane x

Altenew - Dies -" Layered Floral Elements "all in blue

shock horror it's not a MFT or cute or critter , I do floral sometimes !
A new set for me Altenew layered floral elements . I cut them out of white card and then coloured with promarkers . The blue lacy paper background is "florabunda" paper pad  by Hunkydory. The sentiment I did on the pc , I think the pink letters give a pop from all the blue. Touches of white gel pen complete the look .

challenges entered
passion for promarkers : shades of blue 

happy crafting Jane x

Perk Up !

Isn't she a cutie ,MFT, "steeped in love" , nice change for a get well card or to cheer someone up , as they say in Britain "you can't beat a nice cup of tea" , think a glass of red wine wins sometimes lol...

The papers are from the range , I've coloured with promarkers ,heat embossed the sentiment and added a sunflower die cut flower.

challenges entered :

The crafters cafe : dots/stripes or both
just add ink : colour challenge (see pic above)
Simon Says : oh so cute
audsentiments: anything goes with a sentiment
creative knockouts : something to say (use a sentiment)

enjoy the weekend. Jane x

Snow Buddies "in unusual colours"

Well when you say challenge ...as in a card challenge ...well I challenged myself in a way , to create a Christmas card in these non traditional colours . Maybe it shouldn't work ! In my opinion it does.

The stamped and die cut image are from MFT "snow buddies" , I think the little dog ,in the scarf , is the most cutest dog stamp MFT do  , and they have a lot and so do I. The sentiment is from crafters companion (I think) the stitched rectangle die is one I bought from Ebay , the paper is from the range . I've coloured with pro markers . The snowflake die is from Tattered Lace. The sparkly adhesive paper is by Xcuts.

challenges entered :

colour throwdown : see pic above for colours
I love promarkers: anything with a die cut or punch
The holly and the ivy Christmas challenge : anything Christmas
Festive Friday : day of encouragement See pic above) I choose bright colours , sparkle ,encouraging sentiment.

happy crafting Jane x

Bridge Card and Sunny Smiles

This one is a new one to me , a "bridge card" , I watched this video and took inspiration from the wonderful Jennifer McGuire Ink .
I bought a paper trimmer and scorer, from Hobby Craft (half price £7) I usually use a craft knife for cutting , this works well for cutting ,measuring and scoring and at that price not much to lose.
I cut it like the video to fit  small A2 envelope . The stamp and die sets are both MFT , Town Bear and puppy kisses . Lawn fawn stitched hill die and Hi There speach bubble.. Coloured with pro and brush markers.
This card stands up well but folds flat for posting.

challenges entered:
crafty cardmakers : lots of layers 
shopping our stash : pile it on

I've tried to keep as minimal as possible ,for me anyway , as I wanted this for a male card . The background stamps  , flowers , sentiment and toucan are from a MFT set called Polynesia Paradise  . The circle die is a di namics , the beach scene is a die from Hello Bluebird called Ocean Scene. I've coloured with promarkers and add nuvo drops to flower centers and the birds eye.
2nd card
Dies R Us : baby it's hot outside (hot colours )
make my Monday : on the beach 


The sun is in and out here today , not quite beach weather but ok for drying the washing.
happy crafting Jane x

Totally tropical

Hello crafty friends , the hot weather continues here in North West England. Lovely if you can dip in a pool or the sea , not so nice for those working ,wearing masks and no fans allowed. I tidied my craft room yesterday , not the best job in the heat , but it had to be done.

My card features MFT polynesian paradise , stamp and die set, coloured with pro and brush markers. I've used bright tropical colours, I love this combination yellow, orange and green.
The background paper I did on the pc . I added aloha word die in glitter foam , cut a circle window , dotty die in the middle and added nuvo drops in the flower centers.

challenges entered:

allsorts : Summer Fun
challenge up your life : faraway countries
my time to craft : travel
just add ink : the letter T (mines t for tropical)
cute card Thursday : bright colours.
sweet stampin : favourite colour combo (yellow,orange , zesty green)


enjoy your weekend . Jane x

Bring out the sunshine and Pink Blooms

An aptly named stamp , for the weather here , MFT " bring out the sunshine". Such a pretty girl , in her paper pieced gingham dress and hat . The papers are from a pad called florabunda , by Hunkydory . I got inspiration from the lovely butterfly paper , fussy cut several little butterflies to look like they are in flight. I added some diamond gems for the vapour trail, wouldn't it be wonderful if butterflies left real diamonds in their wake.
The image is coloured with pro and brush markers , the sentiment is computer generated , the font used is called , ink free, I think it looks similar to the ones on the MFT pure innocence stamps. The square dies are from Sue Willson double & pierced squares .

challenges entered :
Double D's : butterflies 
The cutie pie challenge : hip to be square (use squares and must be cute )
Dream Valley : add gems, pearls or both 

for my second card , not a cutie  , more of a grown up card , no critters either.
My card features a die and stamp set called bloom , it was the free gift with issue 191 of Simply cards & Papercraft. I coloured with pro and brush markers . The fancy square die is from Paper Rose and is called Amberley Floral Square. I've used nuvo jewel drops ,rosewater, in the corners and dotted on the flowers. A gold elastic tied bow finishes the card.
Another hot day today , lovely day for photographing.

challenges enter

passion for promarkers : flower power
I love promarkers : anything goes

The top picture , shows my card resting on , one of my favourite plants , Sedum , I grow several varieties in the garden , this one is dark pink when it comes out and the butterflies love this late bloomer , so I thought it an apt place to photograph my card.

Enjoy the sun , and garden , if you have one , and Happy Crafting . Jane x

MFT saddle up

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 2 cards made from the same  fab set from MFT "saddle up" ,coloured with promarkers . Torn edge die set . MFT Happy Birthday circle die . Old paper effect (the works ) , checked paper crafters companion . All distressed with Tim H brushed corduroy ink .

challenges entered :

for the cowboy
passion for promarkers : for a boy/male
The male room : birthday card for a male
Aud sentiments : anything goes plus a sentiment
Allsorts : make it masculine 

for the cow girl
sweet stampin : inspired by a book/film (mine is Annie get your gun)
simon says stamp : favourite tool (got to be die cutting machine ,followed closely by the stamping platform , love my alcohol markers too. )

well its very sunny and warm today , just done a bit of weeding , far to hot to toil.

enjoy the weekend and happy crafting . Jane x

HAPPY WEDDING DAY

I've crafted and made cards forever really , I love stamping and colouring with alcohol markers , but about 2 years ago a friend of mine introduced me to Parchment craft and I became hooked . I use the Groovi system from Clarity stamps and pergamano tools. It is very much a labour of love , time consuming but rewarding and very mindful . 

The lace edge on this card uses a Alice duo plate from groovi. It is all embossed ,pricked and snipped with tiny perga snips by hand . The actual image is a Groovi club plate , embossed ,Shaded (called white work) and coloured from behind with coloured pencils .

I hope you like it . I will not be parting from it till a very very special wedding takes place .

challenges entered :

The Paper Players : wedding/anniversary

Happy Crafting and stay safe. Jane x

MFT Woof Pack

Decorating of the bedroom done, yipeee, lots of crafting time now.

I've used Woof Pack stamps and dies from MFT , the puppy's are so cute and sometimes mischievous . My background die Slim diagonal stripes by  Pink fresh Studio. I've coloured with promarkers. Heat embossed the sentiment . The balloons are sequins with black embroider twill.

My card is masculine in look , I think, because of the colours and no frilly bows ,gems etc. I choose dogs because they are my favourite , soft and cuddly and never answer you back , cats are great too but kill birds ....me no like that..

challenges entered :

 Color throw down : (see pic above)

allsorts : make it masculine

as you like it : favourite cats and dogs (why)

enjoy your weekend and happy crafting . Jane x