Thursday 6 September 2012

So Grown Up

Can you believe it was Jacks first day at nursery school today? where did the time go?

Jack is quite the Mammy’s boy so cutting the tie is a big event, however his mam goes with him for the first two days but judging by his reaction he won’t have much trouble. He totally loved it.

Here are some pictures of our grown up man.

All dressed and ready to go.

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Hard at play

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Love this little guy.

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Wednesday 5 September 2012

Here at Create and Craft TV

I'm here sitting in the green room at Create and Craft TV just waiting to go on air with the lovely Leonie, we'll look like little and large as she is like a strip of cellotape, if she turns side ways you'd miss her.

 

I'm here with new products from La Pashe and I know it will be a fabulous show as our design team have worked extra hard on all of the samples.

 

 

Here is a sneaky peek. Don't forget to email in so that I know I'm not talking away to myself and for a chance of a card too.

 

Wish me luck!

 

 

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Alterables Strip Die–Tim Holtz

I recently bought the one of the Tim Holtz Alterables Dies made by Sizzix and decided to do a quick card with one.

I also used the Sizzix snowflake embossing folder and I have to say I loved putting it together. Sometimes it’s good to play.

Tim Holtz edge die

 

I added the ribbon from Ribbon Carousel and the snowflake charm and gems from Mei Flower to finish the card.

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Monday 3 September 2012

Just Inklined to Hop–Something for the Ladies

Here we are again with our Monthly Blog Hop for Just Inklined,

Tammy is host this month and Something for the Ladies is the theme.

The blog hop starts with Tammy, Karen, Jane, Lori ,Marcea and I’m the tail end this Month so if you’ve missed the others hop back to Tammy at the beginning.

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My image this month is Spring Fashion available at Just Inklined

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Pearls from Mei Flower and Ribbon is 1" Reversible Satin Ribbon with Stitched Edge from Ribbon Carousel 

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Don't forget to leave comments on all of the blogs for the chance of a spot prize

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Just Inklined are holding a Design Team call so if you fancy working with a lovely team with brilliant images see here for details

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Sunday 2 September 2012

News–Lots Going On

I know you think I’ve dropped off the face of the world but honest I’m still alive though not kicking so much ha ha!

I’ve lots to update you about.

Monday – Blog Hop Day for Just Inklined so I'll have a card made so be sure to visit.

Tuesday – Day of prep and travel.

Wednesday – I’m at Create and Craft TV with new La Pashe products

Thursday – Spotlight Tutorial for Ribbon Carousel definitely worth popping by.

Friday – Neon Markers giveaway and a preview post on Letraset Blog.

Saturday – Crumbling in a heap to try to re-sort my back out.

Sunday – Day of rest.

I’ve got 4 hospital appointments this month so far. 6th I have to go back for bloods (on-going problem), 18th  I see both Rheumatologist and the Dermatologist that should be fun as appointments are one after the other, 26th I have to go to get measured up for walking sticks.

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Wednesday 29 August 2012

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?

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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 

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

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Tuesday 28 August 2012

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


Blogger Fiona C said...

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

27 August 2012 10:39

Anonymous 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

Blogger CraftyJo said...

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

27 August 2012 21:45

Anonymous 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

Blogger 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)

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

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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.

The workers

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.

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