Fans Cricket

Well, I made it back with a card, I am getting back to a manageable state again with my back so I nipped in my craft room and got a card made up.

This image is Fan’s Cricket by Mo’s Digital pencil she’s a real sweetheart isn’t she?

I kept the skin tones more Olive toned to give the Asian skin tones that I needed.

Coloured with copic markers and Promarkers and prisma pencils ( I like to mix and match)

The ribbon is a 7/8" Solid/Ivory Check Ribbon from Ribbon Carousel 

I’m still taking things easy but things are a little more rosy now.

GMEX Ticket Winners

The winners for the GMEX tickets shall receive 2tickets each and I will need you to contact me by email with the email headed GMEX Ticket Winner

The lucky winners are

Fiona C said...

Ooo - never been to GMEX and off this Thursday - is it fate??? Lets hope so! xxx

27 August 2012 10:39

Pauline T said...

It's great that you have come up with another giveaway. Live not to far away so it would be good to be able to see show and all the exhibitors if I won. Fingers crossed.

27 August 2012 11:28

CraftyJo said...

Thanks for the chance to win these tickets Jak, and to MeiFlower too, of course.

27 August 2012 21:45

Anonymous said...

I keep looking at the MeiFlower site but haven't bought as yet. I would love to win some tickets then I could see the products in real life. Mabex

27 August 2012 23:36

littlebee said...

Hiya Jak, thanks for the chance to win some tickets............. never been to Manchester show. Take care x

27 August 2012 08:49

Thanks to everyone that entered for the tickets

 

The Wedding

As I told you the wedding was held at Matfen Hall and what an amazing venue it is, it was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple and here they are, Gary and Bailey.

My official photographer was Chris and boy did he snap up some photographs, I think he worked as hard as the hired one (well not quite)

I had a day off from the healthy eating plan and was snapped up eating a strawberry dipped in the finest chocolate yummmm.

As it was the boss that was getting married I thought it was fitting to have The Workers all in one photograph, the exception being those that couldn’t make it.

From left to right, Jim our Artist, Tom stock and warehouse manager, ME, Jonathon IT whizkid come prankster, Ellen Shop manager, then Laura who does accounts, receptionist, packs, helps me, makes teas and coffee and keeps a touch of glamour in the office.

I have loads and loads more pictures but won’t force them onto you in one go.

Hotel stay - Matfen Hall

We arrived at Matfen Hall, such a beautiful place. Our room was gorgeous all the little things that make a difference to a good room.

The complimentary goods

 

The comfy bed with robes to use for our stay.

 

The matching furniture and paintings.

 

Oh yes an sitting relaxing with a cup of tea.

Somewhere to sit and write in the diary.

 

I'll show some of the Wedding photo's later

 

Mei Flower and GMEX show

my lovely friends at Mei Flower are giving away 20% off all their products, not only that but they have given me 10 tickets for the GMEX show to give away too. Just leave you comment below and I will draw 5 winners to receive 2 tickets to the show which is this Thursday coming.

Using up Ribbon Scraps - Card for Soldiers

It took me a while but I got a card made, I’ve coloured lots but this is the first one I’ve managed to get made up.

This is Soldier Girl by Mo’s Digital Pencil the is also Soldier Boy in the shop too, I thought it would be perfect for sending to Mams and Dads in the forces or as a welcome home card.

Now the good part, camouflage with my left over ribbon scraps from Ribbon Carousel I don’t like wasting any.

A great way to use up those scraps of ribbon.

Don’t be put off with doing the camouflage, it’s so easy, just pick your colours and start splodging. I also coloured up the Soldier Boy but as yet he hasn’t made it into card form.

Tomorrow is a busy day and I have a Christening (my Nieces baby, Layla) and a Wedding (my boss), Thankfully we are staying at the wedding venue so I’ll be able to go and rest for a while, so tomorrow I will put on my happy face and enjoy the day best I can, the wedding venue is beautiful so I’ll try to get some photo’s.

Digital Scrapbooking With the Renz Family

 

I'm sure you will remember my beautiful friend Katie Renz, well I keep in touch with Kevin her husband and Elizabeth, Kevin's Mom. The boys are growing fast, especially Hunter, every time I see a new photo of him I'm always blown away at how grown up he is now. I see Kevin in him too.

Elizabeth recently sent me some photographs of all three boys from her last stay and I had a little play with them and came up with some digital scrapbook pages, perfect for doing whilst my back is bad.

Hunter

It is a photo that Hunter actually likes too so it must be a winner.

Nate enjoying his Ice-cream

And of course Will doing the same.

I think Katie would have loved these.

Big Decisions'

I have decided to have a break from blogging, I’m not sure how long this will be for, I just know that I need to put myself first for a wee while. My nights sleep are getting less and the back pain is getting worse, it may be that I’m just suffering for having such a wonderful weekend at the Proms in the Park.

I feel like I’m in a very lonely place at the moment and I’m exhausted trying to hold myself so that I can relieve the pain.

I hope you all understand as this wasn’t a light hearted decision, I love blogging and the company you all give me.

If I manage to get any cards done I will blog them but I’m just not going to force a card, it will be done in stages.