Edwin with Sledge

I made this card yesterday for my son Jack for christmas, i think after putting the christmas tree and decorations up in the house I had finally caught the christmas card making bug ! I also attatched a small pocket inside the card so that i can put in some money, now my children are getting older wanting a few prezzies AND some money seems to be the teenage way of christmas !
I once again paper pierced the plain cardstock and im certainly getting my money's worth from the SU mat pack and tool, i just can't seem to put it down.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Jill x x

Materials :
Stamp - Magnolia Edwin with Sledge
DP- SU Simply Scrappin Kit (2008)
Cardstock - SU
Sentiments - SU 'Yummy'
Magnolia

Tilda Under The Mistletoe

Hello and good evening hope you have all had a good day. Ive been so busy at work and seem tired these days and cant seem to stay up past 10pm. And i thought you needed less sleep as you get older !
This is another christmas card i made this week. I love these new Magnolia Christmas stamps they are super cute. Ive made this card for my daughter Megan and inside there is a pocket to put some money. Once again i paper pierced around the cardstock and the image.
Anyway best get my uniform ironed for tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Jill x x

MATERIALS
DP ; Basic Grey- Eskimo Kisses
Cardstock- SU Garden Green and Cranberry Crisp(discontinued)
Stamp- Tilda with Mistletoe
Sentiment Stamps- SU

Christmas Eve Tilda

Hello, I just wanted to say THANKYOU to all my blogging friends for their kind words, they were really appreciated. I decided to take my mind off things and make a card. I havent had much time lately and am so tired when i get in from work that im in bed early these days. I love the new Magnolia Christmas stamps they are so cute. I paper pierced around the edge of the cardstock using an SU mat pack and paper piercing tool. I love the effect this gives. I will post another card later in the week as i have nearly finished another cute christmas card.
Thanks for dropping by
Hugs
Jill x x

Materials
Stamp: Christmas Eve Tilda coloured with Copic Markers
Paper: Making Memories 'Mistletoe Collection'
Cardstock : SU
Sentiment Stamp: Yummy by SU
White Pen : Gelly roll/Sakura

'I Wish' you a Merry Xmas

Here is a really quick christmas card i made last night. It is made using last years SU ' I Wish' kit, i stumbled across it whilst having a clear out. Its amazing what you find and makes you realise just how much stash you have ! !
Just found out today I start my new job on Monday, so cardmaking will be as often as i can.
Have a great day
Hugs
Jill x x

A Little Craft Class !

This is my son Jack and his friend Curtis. They pestered me everyday last week to learn them how to make cards. I finally relented and they decided on stamping and colouring. Here is a picture of their finished cards.


They made one card each and Im quite impressed with their cards. They used SU cardstock, SU Cheers to You stamp set, and dotty red ribbon from stash. They didn't hang around to tidy up though !
I did have a card to post but the light got the better of me so i will post it tomorrow. Have a great evening.
Hugs
Jill

Anya 'La Creme' 16th Birthday Card

Hope youve all had a great day, the weather has been a little unsettled here in Leeds today. My mum asked me to make a card for Megan's forthcoming 16th birthday, so i chose this sweet Anya. It reminds me of Megan, handbag in hand, boots on and matching headband. The only thing missing is a mobile phone which is usually glued to her left ear ! !
Have a great evening
Hugs
Jill x x

Materials

Stamps : Anya from the Greetings Farm coloured with Copic Markers
Paper : DCWV 'La Creme' paper stack
Cardstock : SU
Sentiment : Computer generated, numbers - Chipboard from Craftwork cards.

Sweet Standing Fall Tilda

I still haven't started my new job yet, getting a little bit fed up of waiting now. Don't seem to get much crafting done either, I seem to spend lots of time washing and ironing though ! I made this card today for my daughter Megan's birthday next month. I just love this little Tilda she is so cute and the stamp is so versatile. I have also made a christmas card using this image too.
I attended Jules's SU craft class on Saturday afternoon, once again I had a great time her hubby made the most gorgeous maderia cake and it was fab to catch up with Vicky (Cuddly Cards)

Materials:
Stamp: Magnolia 'Standing Fall Tilda' Coloured with Copic Markers
Papers: SU 'To the Nines
Cardstock: SU 'Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow
Ribbon: SU 'Chocolate Chip grosgrain'
Tools: Nestabilities, small retro flower punch, Su Oval and scallop oval punch
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Thanks for dropping by I love to read your comments
Hugs
Jill x x

Flight Of The Butterfly

This is one of the cards I managed to make whilst my hubby was away at a conference. It felt strange not using my copic markers and not colouring in ! I havent had much time for cardmaking lately and my Magnolia Summer kit hasnt seen ink yet which is unusual as i have been known to ink them as soon as they have dropped through the door. Jules rang me on Wednesday night to tell me my SU order had arrived and these gorgeous stamps were in that order. They are just the yummiest. I did cut the butterflies out by hand though as i wanted a little bit of white around the edge. I havent added a sentiment yet but i think it will be for my Aunties birthday next week.

Materials :

Stamps - SU Flight of the Butterfly
Papers - SU Cottage Wall
Cardstock- SU : Orchid Opulence,Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Ribbon - SU Old Olive Grosgrain

Thanks for stopping by, Have a great Weekend
Hugs
Jill x x

Anya and Rainbow Sherbet

Gosh I haven't had alot of time for cardmaking this week, ive been wading through the huge pile of washing that we brought back from our holidays. I made this card using an Anya image that i stamped up ages ago. She is coloured using Copic Markers. The papers are my favourite from SU and are now retired :( Good job I orderered extra supplies from Jules. The cardstock is also from SU. The flowers were cut from a papershapers punch and i added a small pearl gem to the centres. The sentiment is also from SU. Just remembered i havent inked any of my new Magnolia summer kit stamps yet, must make some time Im getting itchy fingers.
Thanks for dropping by
Hugs
Jill x x

A Fab Holiday and a Job

I arrived back from my hols on Monday night. Here is a picture of the gorgeous villa I have been staying in in Turkey over the last 2 weeks. We had a fab time and the weather was hot. We spent alot of time cooling off in the pool. I found out whilst i was on hols that i got a 2:2 for my degree classification, I was so chuffed as I didnt expect such a great result. Whilst I was on holiday i also recieved an e-mail inviting me for an interview for a job I had applied for. I had my interview on Tuesday morning and i recieved a phone call Tues evening to say I GOT THE JOB.
Im really excited im going to be a school immunisation nurse giving the new HPV vaccine to girls aged 15-18.
No card for today as Im still washing and unpacking suitcases ! Hopefully I will have a card ready for the weekend.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Jill x x

A New Baby Girl Card

Good morning, hope you are all enjoying your weekend. Its my last week of my hospital placement this week, I have been there 16weeks now and will miss going. Still no job due to the current job freeze in the hospitals in Leeds which is a little disheartening :( but hopefully the freeze will soon be lifted. Fingers crossed : )
I made this new baby girl card for a nurse i have been working with who goes on maternity leave the same day i leave. The image is from Penny Black and is coloured using Copic Markers. The papera are SU 'Sweet Always'. The large circle and scallop are from Nestabillities and cut using my Cuttlebug. The flowers are cut with a retro flower punch and i added a small candy dot from Pebbles Inc. The sentiment is from the SU set ' Congrats' and the scallops are Su oval punches.
Have a great day
Hugs
Jill x x
P.S My friend Diane's (at Uni) husband has his own printing firm and has designed his own range of stamps. His website will be up and running soon so I will post a link as soon as i find out. Be sure to take a look as you wont be disappointed.

Tilda and LadyBird

Sorry for the lack of blogging and leaving comments on your blogs, I have been very busy trying to finish my placement documents and applying for jobs.
I made this card ages ago and forgot all about it. The image is from Magnolia and she is coloured using copic markers. The papers are by Stampin Up and the cardstock is also by SU. I added some stitching with my sewing machine, I still need some practice it feels really strange sewing on card. The flowers are by Prima and I added a spacer and small brad. The sentiment is from the Oval all SU stamp set and is mounted on a SU scallop.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving lovely comments
Hugs
Jill x x

Surfer Edwin and a Little Space of my Own

Hi everyone, hope your all having a good week. I have been off placement this week and its been lovely to spend some time at home with Megan and Jack. Tomorrow we are going to Scarborough and Whitby on a daytrip. This is what inspired me to make this card with the Magnolia Summer kit stamps. He is Surfer Edwin and is coloured using Copic Markers. The papers are from the Basic Grey 'Lime Rickey' collection. The colours are so bright and cheery. I used SU cardstock for matting and layering and the sentiment is also SU. The flowers are my favourite Prima Hydrangea's with a little spacer from my friend Nikki's online shop(there is a link on my sidebar) and I added a little Papermania brad.


A big THANKYOU to everyone who left me lovely comments about my graduation, and to celebrate I am putting together a celebratory blogcandy which i will post details within the next few weeks.


My hubby finally finished my loft which I have hijacked as a crafting room here is a picture

Its empty at the moment I am in the process of packing all my stash (which is taking up the dining table) into boxes so i can transfer it upstairs. Its only a small space but ITS ALL MINE ! The other half of the room is for the computer but im sure in time I will claim it.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Jill x x

Strawberry Tilda and Fab News !

OMG I have just found out I have passed my degree with Honours, Im so happy I cried. Im in total shock ! I have only 4 weeks and I will be a registered nurse ! Gosh.
Anyway I made this card for my friend Diane who helped me with my job application this week. Thanks Hun. The image is from the new Magnolia Summer Collection and is 'Strawberry Tilda' I coloured her with my copic markers. The papers are by Bo Bunny. I used my favourite oval scallop punch and oval sentiment by SU. The flowers are cut from the papers and layered.
Sorry Its only a short post, Im so excited I have lots of phone calls to make.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Jill X X

Tilda with Bathing Ring

Good Morning, its a lovely sunny day here in Leeds today. I made another card using the Magnolia Summer kit. I masked Tilda onto the bathing ring and coloured the images using my Copic Markers. The papers are by Bo Bunny and are called 'Alissa'. The papers are gorgeous and are very girly. I used a Nestie for mounting the image. The flowers are by Prima and I added a spacer and a small brad. The sentiment is my favourite at the moment and is by SU. The oval scallop is from a punch also by SU.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
Jill x x

Edwin and Lizard

Good evening hope your all well. This weekend was our student ball at one of the hotels in Leeds. I had a really good time, but boy did I have a cracking hangover yesterday. It took me until 8pm last night to feel almost human again. I know self inflicted as my hubby says -no sympathy there !
Anyway i have made this card for my son Jack who will be celebrating his 12th birthday tomorrow (gosh where does time go ?). The image is Edwin with lizard and he is coloured using Copic Markers. The papers are by Prima Marketing and are from the 'Dude Collection'. I layered the image onto SU cardstock. The buttons and star are chipboard and are also by Prima. The sentiment is computer generated as I wanted to make it personal.

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Jill x x

Strawberries and Tilda

Good morning, its a lovely sunny day here in Leeds. I used my new Summer Magnolia kit to make this card. I masked the image using the SU stamp-a-ma-jig (thanks for the tutorial Vicky).
The cute Tilda is coloured using Copic Markers. The papers are from the Doodlebug 'Strawberry Parfait' Collection (these new papers are delicious) and mounted using SU green galore and pink passion cardstock. The flowers are from Prima and i added a spacer and small brad to the centre. I also added some small white pearls to the centres of the small flowers on the image. The sentiment is from SU and is my favourite at the moment, the oval scallop is from a punch and is also available from SU.

Have a great day whatever your up to
Hugs
Jill x x

Bloom and Grow Daisy Tilda

Well no blogging for ages and then two cards in two days ! I made this card yesterday (and got no housework done). The image is from the new Summer Magnolia Kit. I just adore the stamps in this kit I love everyone of them. I coloured Tilda with Copic Markers and even managed to use the blending tecnique I learnt at one of Maddies workshops.The papers are from MME 'Bloom & Grow' 6x6 cardstock and are so pretty. One sentiment is from the Summer kit and the other is from the oval set by SU. The flowers are cut from a papershapers retro punch, I like these flowers and they look pretty if you curl them in slightly.
Well best get some chores done and may even try to make another card later !

Hugs
Jill x x

Ice Cream Tilda's Sweet Treat

My Magnolia Summer kit arrived yesterday while I was at work, also my Doodlebug 'Sweet treats' papers arrived too. So I combined them to make this card. I just could'nt wait !
I love this Tilda with ice-cream she reminds me of Megan when she was little. I coloured her with Copic Markers. I used the new Doodlebug 'Sweet Treats' papers. The new range of papers from Doodlebug are divine. I also used the sentiment from the Summer collection. The cardstock is from Doodlebug and so are the cardstock stickers. The scallop and circle are cut from SU punches.
I also decorated inside the card, here it is :



But then I decided to use my new personalised stamp and added a little decoration to the back,



Have a great weekend, and Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Jillx x

Rainbow Sherbet Anya

I just wanted to say a big sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I have had an enormous amount of work to do for University over the last month. I finally finished it all and it is all handed in YIPPEE so i can now get back to crafting an visiting all your blogs.
I made this card yesterday the image is an Anya, I love this one she reminds me of my daughter megan. She is coloured using copic markers. The papers are Rainbow Sherbet by SU and i bought them from the lovely Jules. I love the vibrant colours. The flowers are cut from a papershapers punch and i added a gemstone and a SU button. The sentiment is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set from SU.

Hugs
Jill x x