Tinsel Town

The fantastic new Tinseltown Christmas craft CD includes over 1500 printable images including designer papers, greetings, toppers, digi-stamps (both colour and plain images for use with your Promarkers!) embellishments, buttons, ribbons, projects and much more! All beautifully illustrated by the very talented Sarah Hurley.  Find the CD in Sarah's Shop.

Here's another card I've made using Tinsel Town:

It's a cool little pop-up slider card, which you can write your own little secret messages on!!

Thanks for looking.

Bit More Sneaky Peek

Here's a full piccie of the card I teased you with yesterday - keep an eye out for more inspiration on my Blog and the other Sarah Hurley DT'ers over the next week.

Thanks ever so much for looking.

Sneaky Peak

Hi All,

Very exciting news - the launch of Sarah Hurley's new Christmas CD Tinseltown is imminent!!!!  We DT'ers are having to restrain ourselves in not revealing all just yet, but with permission from the lady herself, Sarah, here is a teeny, weeny, ickle snippit!!

I know it doesn't give much away, but believe you me, it will be worth waiting for.  The CD is a charming collection of images and papers that will be great for all the family.  So keep your eyes peeled for more!!

Jxx

Misting Magic!!

Hi All,

It's challenge time again at the Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog and the theme this time is misting.  You can create whatever you like, as long as it incorporates this fab and fun technique.  My fellow Design Teamies have come up with some fabulous creations so head on over to the Blog and check them out.  If you are interested (which of course you will be!!!) in Sarah's products, check out her shop.

This is my card - it's kind of a box card and I made my own misting spray with mica powder and water to make my starry sky.  I used the lovely Christmas Cheer CD for the trees and adorable wee Robin.  My snow scene was made by tearing some card, inking the edges and glittering.

Thanks for looking and good luck in the challenge.

Jess
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Busy Busy Busy!!

Well, I always feel busy but I never really have much to show for it!!!!  Although, I made two cards, 12 whoopie pies, hoovered and did three loads of washing and ironed it all so I guess that's not bad going.

It was craft club today and it all went smoothly and all our ladies really enjoyed making our cards.  We have started setting challenges for the ladies to bring to the next class.  Last time was using a Lili of the Valley image and this months was Festive Sparkle.  These are the two cards I made for both challenges:

Next month It's A Man's World so better get the Mojo up to speed!!

Anyway Folks, thanks for looking and watch this space for the next Sarah Hurley Challenge.

Jess

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Mudpie Munch!

Hi All,

Just wanted to share with you a little card I made for a friend, who has been a little under the weather.  It's using the cutest House Mouse Stamp called "Mudpie Munch".  I used some backing paper and coloured card from my stash, used my Eyelet Circle Nestie and wove some lovely ribbon through.

Hope you like it.

Also, a reminder that entries for the Sarah Hurley Halloween Horrors Challenge are to be submitted by 16th October - so hurry, hurry, hurry, quick, quick, quick!!  There is a fantastic prize up for grabs so get your Halloween Thinking Caps on!!

Thanks for looking.

Jess

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Halloween Horrors!!

Hi All,

It's challenge time again over at the Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog.  This challenge is being Sponsored by Derwent and the lucky winner of this challenge will win themselves a set of 24 Coloursoft Pencils - which come in a gorgeous wooden presentation box.

It's my second challenge as part of the Design Team and I'm loving it!!!  Here's my creation - Hope you like it.  Rather than a card, this time I have made a Halloween Treat Box - perfect for mini Witches, Wizards, Vampires and any other scary creatures which may come knocking on Halloween!!!

I've used the spooky spider background paper in green from the Whimsey Halloween Kit and possibly the cutest ever Vampire Dude!

Thanks for looking and we really hope you join in the Halloween Horrors Challenge.

Happy Birthday Emma!!! & Think Pink

I've just come back from a lovely gathering of the Simply Handmade By... girlies, to celebrate Emma's birthday.  Lots of giggles, girly chat and even some organising of our next craft classes - how very productive of us!!!!

Anyway, just wanted to wish Emma a very Happy Birthday and to share the card I made for her with you all.  I used a House Mouse stamp I got for my birthday - I just love it!!.  I used my new Diamond Stickles to make the sugar cubes nice and sparkly.

I'm entering my card into the Link Up For Pink Challenge as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Simply Handmade By..... are hoping to arrange a fundraiser in the coming months so keep your eyes open for details.  And remember girls - TLC!!!!

Check out Yolie's Blog for deets.

Thanks for looking.

xxx

Sarah Hurley Challenge - Vintage - Final Call!

Hi All,

It's another hot one - I am making the most of it and washing everything in sight - The Tigs had better not sit still for too long lol!!!
It's your last chance to get your entries in over at the Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog.  The closing date is tomorrow 2nd October and winners will be announced on Wednesday.  There are some fabulous prizes to be won so get your Crafty Vintage Thinking Caps on and join in!!!!

Enjoy the sun and happy crafting.

Jess
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Spooky!!!

Hi All,

Had a fab time at Ally Pally on Sunday with the Simply Handmade By.... girls and the ladies from our craft class.  We all spent far too much but oh my...... got some lovely goodies!!!!

I've been busy working on projects for Sarah Hurley - some which will remain under wraps for the moment, but I am very pleased to show you some cards I made with her lovely, smashingly spooky Halloween Digi sets:  Vintage and Whimsy.  There are some 'wicked' (get it??!!) images and fantastic background papers so check them out!!

Don't forget to have a look at Sarah's vintage challenge on her Blog - we'd love you to join in - see you there!!!!

Sarah Hurley Challenge - Vintage

Hi Folks,

Apologies for the lack of input this week but it's been a bit crazy what with our classes starting up again and Jules being on holiday (I love having him home but I lose my routine completely!)

This is my first Challenge as part of the Sarah Hurley Design Team and if you would like to join in you can find all the details here.

The theme of the Challenge is Vintage and we are very lucky to be sponsored by Altered Expression who very generously provided us with some beautiful images to work with.  Check them out - really inexpensive to download and there is a huge range to chose from.  Altered Expression will be giving gift certificates to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, so don't miss out! (There is $20 up for grabs for first place, $10 for second place and $5 for third place) - so please check out the Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog.

This is my card:

I aged the backing paper (from my stash) and my chosen image with Distress Inks and then went round the edges lightly with Versamark and embossed with gold embossing powder to give it a gilded edge.  I matted and layered these on to brown and pink card to pick up the colours in the image.  I added a strip of lace and gathered a small piece of the same lace to make a rosette and added some pearls.

Hope you like my what I've made and please do join in the challenge - we can't wait to see your creations.

Lots of Love,

Jess

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Simply Handmade By......Classes

Just to let you all know that after a lovely summer break, we are starting our classes again!!  First one is tomorrow, 21st September, 10am-12pm at Cliffe Wood Community Centre, Cliffe Woods, Nr Rochester.

If anyone is interested, please contact me and I can give you further details and future class dates.

Jess
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Happy Birthday Sandra!!!!!

Another very good friend's birthday today and she's just told me that she has to work today!!  Not fair is it??!!  Happy Birthday Sandra - Hope you have a fab day regardless.

Anyway, here is the card I made for her using my very cute Puss In Boot stamp from LOTV - Hope you like it.

Thanks for looking - Your crafty time is much appreciated.

Happy Birthday Donna!!!

It's my very good friend Donna's birthday today - so Happy Birthday!!!!  Here's the card I made for her - It's always a bit nerve-wracking making cards for crafty friends but I think this one turned out nice.

Keep your eyes peeled for my first creations for the Sarah Hurley DT - there will be some exciting things coming soon!!!

Exciting News...................Oh And A Card!!

Hello fellow Bloggers,

I have some very exciting news...I am now a member of Sarah Hurley Challenges!!!!!  I am so excited about it.  It will be a great new venture and I am really looking forward to getting cracking!!  Keep an eye out for what's going on and I will keep you posted on the new and exciting things which Sarah has up and coming.

Anyway, inspite of coming over all unnecessary I have managed to put together a card - and quite speedily too - Mum asked me for it yesterday afternoon and I finished it off this morning.  OK, so not super speedy but not bad going.

It's a Ruby Wedding card for some friends of Mum and Dad.  I heat embossed the swirls and used nesties to cut the ovals - an get this - I made the flowers!!!!  First attempt too.  Hope you like it.

Thank you for looking and any comments you leave are much appreciated and gratefully received.

Jess

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I've Been Abandoned!!!!

It's Jules' day off today and he's abandoned me to go and play golf - how rude!!!!  I don't mind really (well that's what I'm telling myself anyway lol). 

We've got some new neighbours two doors down so I've made them a card to say hello.  Here it is:

The stamp is from Impression Obsession and I've just stamped it in black Versafine and layered on a Lacey Circle nestie.  Some Papermania paper over a Martha Stewart punched border and some Cuttlebug corners.  Hope you like it.

Thanks for looking.

Jess

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Dusting Off The Distress Inks!!

OK - So I've had them for a while, and I've looked at them, got them out of the draw even, but so far I've been a bit scared to use them.  So I thought - it's time to dust them off and get going with my Distress Inks.  I've kept it simples ;) and only used one colour and it may not be the most exciting project (I may need to add glitter!) but I'm quite pleased.

What do you think???

Calories?? What calories???

Everyone knows birthday cake calories don't count - don't they??!!  Well I hope our Brother-In-Law Stuart took that into account.  This is the birthday cake that Jules and I made for him - it was a chocolate and vanilla marble cake with cream cheese and Oreo frosting - how bad could that be??!!!

Update on The Tigs

Just thought I'd let you all know that the Tigs is a bit happier today.  Still fairly quiet and a bit wary, but much improved on last night.  I'm sure she'll be back to her old self very soon.

She's made herself comfortable under the desk in my work room and I haven't wanted to disturb her, so no crafting for me today.  Hubby Jules is playing golf on Sunday afternoon, so you never know I might get something done then lol!!!

Happy Friday everyone - hope you have lovely weekends.

Jess & Tigs
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Simply Handmade By......

Hi All,

Just a quick post to upload a card which my lovely neighbour Carol asked Simply Handmade By... to make for her.  She was recently made redundant and wanted a little something for her friend that she job-shared with and here is what I came up with.  I thought that incorporating the tealights made it more of a gift/keepsake.  Carol was really pleased with it and so I am told was her friend.

I am very edgy today as I has to take my Tigs to the vets this morning - she is having some dental work done under aneasthetic (the vets bamboozled us into it when we took her for her booster last week).  I should be able to pick her up at 3pm - bless her heart.

5pm and The Tigs has been home for about half an hour.  She's still quite dozy and has jelly legs but I think she's OK - not sure she's forgiven me just yet though!!

Happy Birthday To My Mum Lorraine

Hi All,

It's another hot one today but I couldn't let the heat get to me as it's my Mum's birthday and I've been busy making cards.  I had a real dilemma because I had a few different ideas (the first and second shamelessly borrowed from Simply Handmade By - hope you don't mind girls - thank you Emma and Donna) and couldn't decide which one to use for my Mum's card - so I made all of them!!!!!  Still, it's a special birthday (bet you can't guess which one lol!!!)  for her and the more the merrier.  I made her a cake too which I will upload piccies of later - it's on Jules' (Hubby's) phone.

Don't forget to check out our Simply Handmade By Facebook page for news and our latest creations.  We will be resuming our Craft Classes in September so please contact us if you would like to come along.

Happy Birthday and Much Love to My Mummy

Jess

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Candy To Be Won at Crafty Emma's Store

Fancy winning some candy??!!

We have this gorgeous bundle of goodies for one lucky winner in celebration of Crafty Emma's Store 1st Birthday.

**There is also a £20 voucher up for grabs over on the Challenge Blog...make sure you enter the challenge for a chance to win. New challenge starts tomorrow at 8am**

Creative Expressions Calling Card Challenge

Hi Folks,  Here is my entry for the Calling Card Challenge over at Creative Expressions.  To keep within the challenge rules I have stamped my gorgeous little upside down house mouse and coloured him in with Promarkers.  He is layered onto one of the Floral Doily Accent dies and matted and layered with patterned papers onto an ATC sized matt.  I have made a centre step card and decorated this with the same patterned papers, some flower die-cuts and some yummy card candy.  Hope you like my efforts - I've never made an ATC before but have really enjoyed doing it.

Thanks for looking.

Happy Sunday

Just a quick post for now to say hello and to upload a couple of cards I've made recently.  I made a few of these as thank you's to my lovely friends and family for my super birthday pressies. 

Sunny Days are here again!!

Weatherwise and craftwise!! There is a brand new stamp available from Little Claire, called Sunny Day which you can find by clicking here. It's an adorable little set with the cutest hedgehog pushing a lawnmower. Here are a couple of cards I made with it: