The Forest Realm Collection

Hi everyone, 

Only 2 more sleeps and the new stamps will be with us 

This Friday, the 10th May 

The new

Forest Realm Collection of stamps will be released at Lavinia Stamps 

I do hope you have been looking at all the fabulous inspiration from the design team which is all over social media.

I am so proud to be Head DT at Lavinia. 

We have more inspiration to come over the next few days. 

Enjoy your Wednesday…

(And yes I do have to keep reminding myself that it is 

Wednesday ) 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Moss Cap cluster

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in again. 

As it is Tuesday , 

I have our Tuesday catch up video to share with you. 

I have a sneak peek of one of the new stamps too

Remember these are being released this Friday 

The 10th May 

You can join me here 

https://youtu.be/Fz4VGBOPLYQ?si=Yi4gNwHJ7eGoSdwj

Have a lovely evening 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Shadow Stamping

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in. 

I’m sorry that I didn’t have a catch up with you yesterday but I was enjoying some precious family time. 

We had some beautiful weather and I went for lots of walks with Karl and Eric, 

Then in the afternoon we went to the park with Elliot. 

My Monday catch up video featured Shadow Stamping 

This is another old technique. ( so no, I’m not claiming it 😂)

As you know I do love to bring good old techniques to you .

It is sometimes also called the faux embossing technique 

You can find the video here 

https://youtu.be/TEmxF3kdFZ0?si=iWaPi1Slr3csJD59

I have chosen to use Kraft card as I get so many messages asking me for 

ideas using Kraft card. 

I do hope you enjoy it

Take care all 

Hugs 

Jo xxx

Happy Weekend

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

Well it has been a very grey and wet day here…typical 

Bank Holiday weekend weather 

I do hope you have some lovely things planned for this weekend. 

I am really looking forward to our online class tomorrow.

I do enjoy spending time  with my crafty friends. 

Some pen, acrylic block, and water background inspiration from me today. 

Then simple stamping , 

So quick and effective…

I wish you all well.

Remember to be kind in all you say and do,,,

Take care 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Favourite Florals

Hi everyone, 

Welcome to May..

Whoop , my Birthday month…

I do hope your new month has started well 

That means that we have a new Lavinia challenge 

This months theme is 

Favourite Florals…

How perfect…You know how much I just love florals 

Here is some inspiration for you 

Remember the winner is chosen at random 

and wins a £40 voucher to spend at Lavinia stamps 

I do love poppies 

This is such a wonderful technique…

Simple…the trick is just getting the correct amount of water 

Using our Clean  Color pens and water spritz 

Watercolour card is a must too 

Some additional stamping 

After blotting I added some sky and the moon , just for some atmosphere 

I really love this design.

Here is a closer look 

I do hope you can enter the challenge 

All the details are on the Lavinia stamps website 

Not long now and it is our May online Class 

As always I only charge a nominal £10 per class 

It is live on Saturday or after that as a catch up class 

I’m so looking forwards to this one 

Enjoy the rest of your day 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

Ghost stamping amongst the buttercups

Hi everyone, 

I do hope today is going well. 

It is a beautiful day here in Holmes Chapel. 

Although there is a strong wind…it catches you by surprise.

I have been tacking jobs on my 

Craft To Do list today 

It is one of those one ticked off the list 

Then another job gets added sort of days,

I am tired too as Karl was up and out at 5am…

All these early mornings and busy days are wearing us out,,,

Roll on our holiday in a couple of weeks…

We so need a proper holiday 

Today I have our Tuesday catch up video for you 

This is another older technique, 

but one that is worth repeating 

Works great with stencils too.

There is an older video using stencils. 

Here is a closer look 

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/NikC7iiCHB8?si=tGFsBz_Uki1dLq72

Enjoy your evening 

Whatever you have planned 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxx

What a Wonderful Weekend

Hi everyone, 

Thanks so much for popping in today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend. 

Our workshop in Saintfield. Nr Ireland went really well. 

I do love spending  time with these ladies .

Such a wonderful group, we have been going over for some years now…and great friendships have been made. 

We found a lovely place to stay

The Old Schoolhouse Inn 

http://www.theoldschoolhouseinn.com/

This was our bedroom, 

They have an award winning breakfast too.

I can really recommend you looking them up.

So much history in the building. 

Mind you by the time we got home about 9pm yesterday we had travelled to Scotland, Nr Ireland, Dublin , Wales and finally got 

home to Cheshire …all in 3 days.

No wonder we are both shattered today…

Thanks to Lisa who looked after Eric for us..

Before I go 

I just want to share todays catch up video with you 

A different way to use the  fab foil…

Here is a closer look 

I do hope you enjoy it

You can find it here 

https://youtu.be/OdG25HaTYDo?si=7hcM2eia4lNuB6_i

Enjoy your evening all. 

I think it will be an early night here 

Much love and hugs 

Jo xxxx