I Miss You

I recently got a couple of new Unity stamps and finally got around to having a play :) I have long admired those crafters that using sponging as a colouring technique, so I had a play with this adorable image. It is not as easy as they make it look! Still, for a first attempt I don't think it's horrible, LOL.


The image is called 'Present in my Heart' and I hand made the 'polaroid'. I am entering it into this weeks Friends with Flair on the Unity blog. They are having a great 40% off sale at the moment if you haven't checked it out. 

If you have any great sponging tips for me, especially what sort of sponge you use, I would love to know.

Cheers

Jay Gee

A Belated Birthday Card

Hello


Yay! ... tomorrow is Friday and I am so excited because we break for two weeks for Easter :)  My plan is to have lots of crafty time - hopefully.


Ok, I have a very quick and simple card to share tonight - it's big - 8.25" x 4". I apologise for the photo, the sentiment is not as faint as that in real life. The image and sentiment are from Taylored Expressions and I decided to leave his feet and nose white.


I am going to enter this into Use It Tuesday's challenge #28 - Unlinked Stamp (both stamps sadly neglected until today) and Simon Says  - Anything Goes challenge.

Enjoy the rest of your week :)


Jay Gee

EAD Blog Hop

Happy Monday.

Welcome to this weeks EAD Designs Blog Hop.

You should have arrived here from the lovely Jessica's blog. If you would like to start the hop from the beginning, go to the EAD Designs blog. One hopper will win free vinyl  - so make sure you visit each blog and comment along the way.

Another simple card to share today - would you believe this is my first time ever using a doily! 

Once again I am using an image from Vintage Treasures stickerz - that makes 5 cards made with this set and only half the stickerz used - how's that for value for money!  

Vintage Treasures Stickerz

                                  Co-branded Paper Smooches Love Sentiments rub-ons

Ok, it's time to hop along to the very creative Julie's blog :) Have fun.

Jay Gee

DT Magic

Hi there...


...you are going to love todays cards by the DT team, every one of them is stunning - have I told you lately how fabulous these girls are!


First up we have this stunning and dramatic card by Angeline. I love how this turned out. The stamps used are "Refections" by Paper Smooches.

 Angeline

For those of you celebrating the start of Spring, this gorgeous card by Ange is perfect! She has used 'Barefoot Summer' from Practicing Creativity.

 Ange

Who would not want this beautiful bookmark for themselves? Iwona has done a wonderful job with this gorgeous set by Hero Arts/Studio Calico, "I Love Books".

 Iwona

For my card, I let the fabulous patterned paper do all the work - it is from October Afternoon, but quite old :) My adorable bunny is from Jane's Doodles "Easter Time" and the sentiment is from Practicing Creativity "Everyday Prints".

Our current challenge is still running until 31 March, you will find the link on the sidebar - we would love you to join in :)

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Jay Gee

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge 22 March - 4 April

Hello

Today a new Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge begins and Kim has chosen a super cute inspiration photo. Aren't these little rabbits adorable :) 

I was inspired by the two main colours - white and green, and by the felt. A super simple card. Both my sentiment and fun sheep image are from the 'Party Posse' stamp set.

I hope you feel inspired to come and join us for this fun challenge.  If you don't have any Paper Smooches stamps, grab one of the free digi stamps here.

You can find all the details of the challenge on the blog, including the fabulous prizes Kim offers and while you are there, be sure to check out the other DT projects too :)

Cheers

Jay Gee

Just A Note

Hi there!


Well, I am pleased to report that today was a beautiful sunny day :) After six straight days of rain and a mini tornado, it was long overdue!  Thank goodness it was a very thin tornado (hope that makes sense) and we were on the outskirts so not too much damage. Some people were not so lucky with about 30 homes damaged and about 8 of those needing to be demolished. The scary thing is there was no warning it was coming!


On a brighter note, I have a card to share that I made for the Jane's Doodles blog - this adorable owl is from the 'You're A Hoot' stamp set. I just love his big goggly eyes.  The sentiment is a freebie from Unity - can't get better than that.

Thanks so much for stopping by :) 


Hugs


Jay Gee

EAD Blog Hop

Woohoo! Time again for EAD Designs blog hop.

Make sure you start the hop from the beginning and comment along the way - one lucky hopper wins free vinyl every week!

I have used the ginkgo leaves from PTI's Harvest Berries set, stamped with Worn Lipstick distress ink and then again with Spun Sugar. The edges have been inked with Tea Dye and I hand stitched using embroidery floss.

I love the look of these vinyl rub-ons, they are smooth and shinny IRL and they apply like a dream! 

Paper Smooches / EAD co-branding 'Thinking of You Sentiments', Rub-ons.

Time to head over to our March Guest Designer's blog - Jenny. I am sure you will love what she has made for you today :)

Jay Gee

A Wet Sunday

Hello.  


I am sitting in my craft room typing up this post and it is raining outside... it has been raining for the last four days! Still, it's a perfect excuse to get inky :)


Lets look at todays cards...


Angeline has made this amazing one layer card using a new set from Paper Smooches called 'Reflections' - the sentiment is from an older set called 'Pretty Phrases'. The colours on this card are just so pretty.

 Angeline

Iwona's card shows the versatility of Paper Smooches new sets. She has used 'Dapper' to stamp a pattern onto some of the circles. The sentiment comes from Hero Arts 'Frame A Message'.

 Iwona

This is such a sweet card from Ange using Lawn Fawn's 'My Cup of Tea' - love the design of this card and that gorgeous frame.

 Ange

This is one of those cards that I have looked at for too long and now can't decide if I like it or not!  I cased the design from somewhere, but forgot to write the blog down at the time - my apologies. 

The egg and the sentiment both come from Paper Smooches 'Spring Fling' and I took the ears off the bunny from 'A Little Lovin'.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Jay Gee

EAD Colour Challenge

Hi there

I am sharing a card I made for the latest EAD Designs Color Challenge, which runs through until March 22nd.

Here are the fab colours...

... and the co-ordinating In a Park Stickerz:

And here is my card.  These stickerz are so easy to use and there are heaps and heaps of gorgeous designs to choose from. 

Remember that everybody that plays the EAD Designs Color Challenge is a winner:

One lucky person will also be picked to be our April Guest Designer :)

Jay Gee

Blog Candy Winners

Happy Wednesday! Yay it's hump day :)


I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who left a comment on my last post. I wish I could give candy to you all.


Here are the 6 lucky winners.


Candy 1. - Dawn


Candy 2. - Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)


Candy 3. - Osirisandloki


Candy 4. - Karin (PeppermintPatty)


Candy 5. - Tracy


Candy 6. - ~Amy~


Congratulations all winners. Please email me by Saturday with your mailing address and I will get this candy out to you :)


Hugs to all :)


Jay Gee

EAD Blog Hop

Happy Monday.

Welcome to this weeks EAD Designs Blog Hop.

You should have arrived here from the lovely Jessica's blog. If you would like to start the hop from the beginning, go to the EAD Designs blog. Remember to comment along the hop - one lucky hopper wins free vinyl every week!

Another simple card to share today - I really like the mustard strips on this card, it contrasts nicely with all the black and white.

These stickerz certainly go a long way, I still have plenty left from both sheets.  

Vintage Treasures Stickerz

                                  Co-branded Paper Smooches Thank You Sentiments stickerz

Ok, I am the end of the line... head back over to the EAD Designs blog and leave a comment :) I hope you enjoyed hopping with us.

Jay Gee

DT Cards and Blog Candy

Hello


WARNING - super long post!


Just a reminder that you still have plenty of time to enter our current challenge here.


Ange kicks things off today with this super fun St Patricks' Day card using lots of different stamps. The frog image is from Jane's Doodles 'Garden Friends', the hat is from Lawn Fawns 'Making Frosty Friends and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches 'Word Salad'.

 Ange

Angeline has made this wonderfully sweet quilt design card - so much work went into this, all the little piece were cut by hand! The gorgeous patterned paper is from Lawn Fawn and the sentiment is also from Lawn Fawn - 'Many Thanks'.

 Angeline

Edited to add Iwona's card...LOL. This gorgeous creation uses Hero Arts stamps, lots of layering and distressing.

Iwona

I wanted to make a happy little scene, so my card today also uses a mix of different sets. The tree is from Purple Onion Deigns, the hedgehog is from Lawn Fawns 'Critters in the Forest', the little bee is from Jane's Doodles ' Garden Friends', the grass is a Die-namics die and the sentiment is Papertrey Ink.

I am entering this into CAS-ual Fridays current challenge and Pollycraft 'Spring has Sprung.

As I mentioned earlier in the week, I have gone over the 200 follower mark and I wanted to show my appreciation for all those people who take the time to visit my little corner of the world :) So, leave me a comment on this post, telling me which of the following candy you would prefer to win.

I will draw the winners on Wednesday 14th March (my time) - this candy is open to everyone, I will ship anywhere, but, you must be a follower of my blog to be eligible - thank you :) 

Candy 1 - Dainty Doily Duo Die-namics by My Favorite Things

Candy 2 - Retro Christmas Background stamps by Practicing Creativity

 Candy 3 - Rejoice stamps by Practicing Creativity

Sorry for the bad images

Candy 4 - Snow Day & A Present For You by My Favorite Things

Candy 5 - A Box of Love & Jumbo Monarch Border Die-namics by My Favorite Things

Candy 6 - Luscious Floral Background by Hero Arts/Basic Grey

Have a fantastic day :)


Jay Gee

Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop

Hello

I am so excited, because Jane's Doodles has a fabulous NEW release today!

Here is the full list of participants - we have some amazing Guest Designers joining the equally amazing Design Team :) Be sure to visit and comment on all blogs along the way - there is a prize to be won!

Jane http://janeb-myblog.blogspot.com/

Mariana http://marianagrigsby.wordpress.com/

Joy  http://jtcardmaking.blogspot.com/

Aga http://justmadefrompaper.blogspot.com/

Courtney  http://courtneykelley.typepad.com/backtothedrawingboard/

Kathy (Guest Designer) http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/

Teri (Guest Designer) http://terisplace.wordpress.com/

Kristina (Guest Designer) http://www.one-happy-mama.com/

Me  http://jgsnook.blogspot.com/  - (you are here)

Jane's Doodles http://janesdoodlesblogspot.com

And what's even more exciting, is Jane's Doodles has a new stamp designer!! Our very own super talented Mariana has her first set releasing today.

Ok... my first card uses this adorable owl image from 'You're a Hoot' - the sentiment and branch are also from this set. The moustache is hand drawn and paper pieced :)

Next up is the gorgeous 'Tooth Fairy Klara' - I decorated a little tin to put that lost tooth in.

On the inside I added a little poem :)

$1 dollar from each 'Tooth Fairy Klara' set sold will be donated to Caylin's Cure, A Fundraiser for Hope http://www.caylinscure.com/.  We also have the digital Fairy in the shop that sells for $3 and that is donated too.

Also, Joy is stepping down from the team due to family reasons... we will miss her wonderful contribution to the team. But, this means we are announcing a Design Team call - you can find all the information on the blog.

Phew, lots going on. Make sure you grab your Jane's Doodles stamps from the shop www.janesdoodles.com.  Ok, I am the last in the hop, head back over to the blog and remember to leave a comment :)

Thanks for stopping by :)

Jay Gee

PS: I have reached 200 followers, Yay... make sure you visit again on Sunday, I will have some blog candy to give away to celebrate! 

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge 8 - 21 March

Hi there


I am back today with a new Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge. But before I get to that, have you bought the new CHA and March release stamps yet?  I love them all :)

Ok, here is the fabulous inspiration photo that Kim has chosen for this challenge.

I obviously was inspired by the felt and decided to make this tag. I stamped the image and sentiment on the felt first and then hand stitched around them with embroidery floss. 

The felt has been backed with card stock so that you are still able to write a message. 

I hope you feel inspired and come and join us for this fun challenge.  If you don't have any Paper Smooches stamps, grab one of the free digi stamps here.

You can find all the details of the challenge on the blog, including the fabulous prizes Kim offers and while you are there, be sure to check out the other DT projects too :)

Cheers

Jay Gee