A Whisper of Winter...........

Good afternoon ladies

Hope you have had a good Christmas and hopefully a break too.
January will soon be upon us and the classes back up and running. I have enjoyed December off, as it gives me chance to catch up and enjoy creating Christmas presents and decorations.

The theme for January is 'A Whisper of Winter', with pale blues and pinks, greys and browns, from the Paper Boutique collection. I haven't had this companies papers before but like what I have seen so far. There is something different with the patterned paper pads and the plain coloured and they match perfectly. (There are a couple of Christmas papers in this set which I used on my sister's cards.)

Felt for the flowers, ribbons and thread all co ordinate with the pale colours.

The cards I have made are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations.

                                               All the plain colours are for purchase too.

First sample:-

Roses are ready made for you, just need glueing together.

Second sample:-

White embossing powder used on this card with the stamp by Card-io, Mini Tall Trees. You all get a chance to emboss this time.

Third sneak peek:-

Using the patterned papers on this card.

Four cards in all, £18.00

Dates:-
Sat. Jan. 12th
Sat. Jan. 19th

Let me know if you would like to come along to one of the classes.
Thank you for popping by.
Take care
Jennifer x

Candy Cane Christmas......

Good Afternoon ladies

Back with the second and final samples for this years Christmas cards. The second of the small Christmas cards, the theme being 'Candy Cane Christmas', after the red, white and green A4 papers from The Hobby House.
Five small Christmas cards to make. I have included this time, a set of toppers, that each of you will get, where we use one of the toppers on a Christmas card. The rest of the toppers you will be able to make five more cards at your leisure.

A new set of papers red, white and green.

Candy stripes.
First sample from the topper collection.

Second sample, Santa dashing through the snow!

Third and final peek.

Hope you like the samples.
Thank you to the ladies that have already booked on this class.
Wed. 28th Nov.

Thank you for popping by.
Take care
Jennifer x
P.S.
Charlie is doing much better.

CHARLIE X

Presents......

Good Afternoon ladies,

Back for a second installment of Christmas cards, this time the theme is Presents. New papers from the Hobby House and new stamps from Woodware and Creative Expressions, all available to purchase in the class shop.
I have also used die sets from Marianne and Creative Expressions. Red, beige and turquoise are the colours I have used on this collection.

The Hobby House papers are A4 size.

Spots, snowflakes and poinsettias on the papers, ribbon, string and buttons to match.

First sample:-
Creative Expression's stamp and die set on this sample.

Second sample:-
A large present stamp from Woodware.

Third sneak peek:-
Stampendous mice carrying presents.

If you like the samples and would like to come along to a class, please let me know.
The dates are:-

Sat. 10th Nov.

Sat. 17th Nov. -

Four cards:- £18.00

Thank you for popping by.
Jennifer x

Traditional Christmas..........

Afternoon ladies

October brings lovely Autumn colours and the start of the Christmas card season. Although by the end of December most of us are glad to see the back of Christmas, I always love the start of it.
Making Christmas cards and gifts in the traditional Christmas colours of reds and greens.
This class, the first of the normal size cards, is called 'Traditional Christmas'. Robins and foliage being the theme too.

 I have used the Hobby House papers, Vintage Christmas with of course matching ribbons etc.

First sample:-

LOTV Robin stamp.

Second sample:-

A lovely Woodware stamp I have used here which also has some nice greetings on as well.

Third and final sneak peek:-

I have stamped, using the new Foliage stamp by Woodware.

All the stamps I have for purchase, papers too.


Class dates:-

Sat. 20th Oct. FULL
Sat. 27th Oct.

Four cards- £18.00

Let me know if you would like to come along.
Thank you for popping by.
Jennifer x
P.S.

For those ladies that were concerned about Charlie, I have put a few photos up.

His neck injury is healing up nicely.

His right eye hasn't quite gone back yet, the vet isn't sure if there is any nerve damage.

Still looks a handsome chappie and just about getting over his traumatic experience  and the family too!!!!

Thought you might also like to see the craft-room before the re- fit.

Quite a lot gone on in the last couple of weeks and that is why I have been behind with my samples.
All good now though and looking forward to the new classes in the new craft-room.
Take care all and hope to see you soon.
Jennifer xx

Contemporary Christmas..........

Afternoon ladies

Now that September has arrived, not only does it bring Autumn, but for most crafty people it brings the start to making Christmas cards etc. if you want to get yourself ahead.

There are two classes for the same cards and these will be on a WEDNESDAY.  I will still be having Christmas card classes as usual on Saturday's, dates to follow.

My first Christmas class will be for the small cards, five cards in all. The theme this year is Contemporary, using a 6"x6" paper pack from Craftwork cards.

Red, Turquoise and pink are the colours I have used.

First sample using a die-cut heart:-

Second sample:-

Creative Expressions die-set, Festive Collection.

Third sneak peek......

Triangular shaped card with acetate and new stamp from Woodware, all of which you will be able to purchase on the day.

There are two more cards to the selection, which as normal, you will see on the day.

Dates:

Wed. 26th September.
Wed.   3rd October.

Fives cards- £18.00
1.30pm start

Let me know if you would like to come along.
Thank you for popping by.
Jennifer x

In the Meadow...

Good evening ladies

I hope I find you all well. The year is passing by very quickly and we are on to September cards already.' In the Meadow 'is the theme for this set of cards with the new Hobby House papers alongside. This collection of papers are called Sweet Blossom, a variety of pink being the colour.
A4 card:-

Pink buttons, pink and natural cotton ribbon to match too.

                                     

Marianne stamps:- Hedgehogs.

Creative Expressions stamp:- Lavish Leaves Graceful Frame.

First sample using one of the Marianne stamps

Second sample

A collection of toadstools, using also a die from Marianne to give the scalloped edge.

Third and final sneak peek:-

Using the stamp from Creative Expressions and cutting out.

Dates for the classes:-

Sat. 1st  Sept.

Sat. 8th Sept.

Let me know if you would like to come along.

Thank you for popping by.

Jennifer x

P.S I will get back to you with the dates for the small Christmas Wed. class, as soon as I have sorted them. x

Party Celebrations......

Afternoon ladies,

Hope you are all well and ready to create master pieces. I have had a nice break and been very lucky with the weather. Plenty of time to get out in the garden and potter as they say. Anyway back to the crafting and the August cards.

Party celebrations is the theme this time, with shades of blue and lilacs. New papers from The Hobby House, new stamps from Marianne and LOTV. I sneaked some of the LOTV stamps before they decided not to do them anymore.

                                             Ribbons, flowers and buttons to match.

                                                               Lovely florals.

                                                    Matching Stickles and Pearls.


First sample cake.

Second sample candles. Ideal for a baby card too.

Third sneak peek, balloons.

Depending on the colours you use, this last card could be for male or female.

On this collection of A4 card from The Hobby House, there are matching die cuts which I have for sale.

Hope you like this collection.

Class dates:-

Sat. 4th   Aug.
Sat. 11th Aug.

Let me know if you would like to come along.
Thank you for popping by.
Jennifer x

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.........

Good afternoon ladies

Summer has finally reached us and although it has gone a bit cooler of late, this morning it was much more like summer again.
July is on it's way and the next set of cards come with it. Sea, sand, shells, boats and beach houses make up the cards.
Blue, turquoise and peach are the colours I have used.
New papers from Graphic 45 and new stamps from Woodware and Marianne.

This time for July only, I am making just the packs up. Four cards and envelopes plus all what is needed for the cards and photocopies as I usually do for the packs.
I am having a break over July and the classes will start in August. I will get back to you with the dates.
If you would like a pack, (it will keep you crafting nicely, till the next class), let me know, and if you require any of the papers or stamps too, and I will drop them off for you.

Papers are 12"x 12" and are £1.00 per sheet.

Woodware stamp, (above) Beside the Seaside. £5.50

Marianne stamp, Boat scene. £6.95

First sample:-

                                                                A little bird told me!

Second sample:-

                                                                      Sea shells.

Third sneak peek:-

                                       Think the boat has sailed away on this picture!!!!!

All packs including the folder are £10:00
Please let me know as soon as you can if you would like a pack.
Thank you for popping by.
Have a great July and see you all in August.
Jennifer xx

Wildflowers....

Good afternoon ladies

June nearly upon us so I have the samples ready to show you all. The theme is Wildflowers using the Craftwork Cards paper packs and stamps which I have for sale. So sad to hear that Craftwork Cards is no longer a trading company. They have had such wonderful papers, cards and stamps which I have used for many years.

The colours are peach, pink and green. The paper pack I have used from Craftwork Cards, is a 6"x6", with a mixture of plain and patterened  papers.

                                                  Ribbons and buttons to match as usual.

First sample:-

                                                                      Die cut flowers.

Second sample:-

                                                     Craftwork cards Wildflower stamp.

Third sample:-

The last sneak peek of the cards is of a stamp from the Marianne range, Border, which I have for sale.

Hope you like the samples.

Thank you for popping by.
Take care
Jennifer x