Am I ...just a boring house wife ???

NEC Work & play !

2010-03-29T12:18:00.011+01:00

I have been to the NEC twice this weekend. Once with http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ and the other time with friends.

I taught a class at a workshop with Fiskarettes on the Saturday . It was great to meet Fiskarettes and I think a fun time was had by all ! The Fiskarettes all made a card, Used Fiskars tools including the Shapecutter, Border punch & Squeeze punches.

We had a little chat about likes and dislikes of the Blog & the best thing was we could all sit & rest for a while whilst getting away from the busy stalls for a quick break.

Here are some of the photos taken at the class.....

After I went back with friends on the Sunday. These are photos of my day and some of the things I've bought !

Fiskarettes Competition

2010-03-20T11:15:00.005Z

They are running a Scrapbooking competition over at FISKARETTES and you can win a ............. 1 year craft magazine subscription !!!

The details what you need to do are HERE it is a Sketch this month which is a little different than previous months and you can enter a layout,card or any other handmade craft you could possibly translate the sketch into !

You do have to sign up to be a Fiskarette but this is simple and free !

Hope you join in :)

BRISTOL CARD WORKSHOP !!!!

2010-03-20T11:07:00.002Z

A few ladies I know will be holding their 3rd Card workshop at Olveston nr Bristol.

It's APRIL 24th 2010 from 10am - 6pm- Olveston School, Elberton Rd, Olveston BS35 4DB (near Junc 16, M5)
There will be a total of 15 cards taught by 3 teachers throughout the day, Lynne (inky messy techniques), Mandy (I'm not sure style yet but will add it here if i find out) & Giselle (clean & simple designs) so expect a variety of styles & designs!

All materials are provided, including written instructions, apart from essential tools and adhesives.
Refreshments are included but please bring some lunch.

Modscraps will be attending with the shop just in case you run out of anything or feel the need to indulge in some stash buying.

For more information please contact Lynne, aka Beadmad on UKS or comment here and i'll pass details on.

The last 2 events sold out very quickly so don’t delay! A deposit of £10 will secure your place. Price £25 per person. The hall will remain open after the classes so that you can continue cropping &/or cardmaking into the night! (Or at least until Key holder locks up!)

Tim holtz,Claudine Hellmuth 7 Suze Weinberg

2010-02-27T15:09:00.008Z

Well it's better late than never but thought i'ld post my Mirror I created from a workshop taught by the above people !

My collegue was nearly wetting her pants to see Tim but I wasn't so star struck. I thought he was Amazing, clever, professional & really friendly but Tim Holtz is Tim Holtz and he taught Tim Holtz stuff.... the things he always shows you on his blog the things i've dabbled with already, so I am sorry to say I didn't learn much from him on the day but it was a pleasure to see him work, I did see some of the New stock and the colours of Inks were a lot brighter so much more my taste and thats the reason he was there really. I've pre ordered his book and want ALL the colours of inks available :)

Claudine wasn't what I thought (I was picturing a dainty girlie thing but instead she was quite loud and would be at ease climbing a tree with the boys :) pretty with it though) BUT she seemed to be a lot more at ease on the stand the next day instead of teaching a class of 50(it was full on) (I wouldn't want to teach 50 (30 is enough !)) I loved the Canvas Transfer Tecnique she taught and this did have the wow factor about it....I must buy some Canvas. She had a technique book made from scratch that was to die for :)

Suze Weinberg I've heard of before but didn't really know of ....This is when the class just got interesting, She was bright, bubbly, funny and a little more American than the others ! I loved when she says apparatus bless her ! I am hooked on the Melt pot and all things Suze Wenberg... I have a thing about Jewellery that stems from a long time ago as a Child rifling through my nans Jewellery box my passion kind of peeped out again to say Hello when I saw what you could do with UTEE ! Must experiment :D

Right thats it xxx Sorry if I offended Tim fans don't get me wrong I like him just I didn't learn as much on this day !

I adore my frame and want to put it in the shop to show off but would rather see it on my craft room wall :)

The class by all 3 of these wonderful people YES they were wonderful all of them though even you might not of thought I was thinking this ! I just don't get excited as some other women :) I saw Wham as a teen their last ever performance girls were fainting all over the place I couldn't even scream !!!!

So if you ever get a chance to have a class by ANY of these people Tim,Suze or Claudine jump at the chance . I so love my Mirror xx

Butterfly Template L/O

2010-02-10T17:39:00.002Z

Just putting up a quick L/O that I did of my wedding. I don't usually like to scrap myself but it was my only Resolution this year & I'm going to do a book of me too when I get my act together !

We were married in the Dominican Republic 2002 ...it was Fab :)

15 hour Valentines Charity crop

2010-02-01T15:49:00.006Z

It's getting to that time of year again when we have the Charity Crop here in Bristol. It's actually run by Faye Bertham & Debbie Roberts (Rainbow_poppy & Bertie-uk on UKS) The money raised goes to a Bristol Hospice, such a great cause. If you need info give me a shout & i'll pass on any details xx

I am teaching a class and have a little sneaky peek just to show you the colours of the kit for
inspiration on what photographs to bring. Hope you like ..It's ideal for boys or girls.

You will need: 6x4" photo portrait though you could adapt it for landscape, Basic tools, Adhesive, D.brown ink optional ***I'm thinking of putting stitching on the L/O so bring a needle just incase !!!!...Everything else supplied. xxx (classes have limited numbers)
****YES BRING A NEEDLE****
Check Giselles Blog HERE for a sneak peek on her class too :)

Altered plaque

2010-01-14T11:43:00.004Z

I have made a little plaque for the home , the alphas don't show up that great on the photo. I love these papers and thought I'ld make something I could show them off on seeing L/O's just go in an album. The colours aren't bright on my screen my wall is supposed to be yellow !

The Border punch is fabby it's Fiskars 2010 New Border punches and I love them all. Check http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ for instructions how to make this x

Or http://www.fiskarscraft.co.uk/ to see the border punches xxx

Happy New Year Everyone

2010-01-04T10:04:00.003Z

Hope this year will be a big improvement on last year for you all !!!! OK you might of had a good one but there's always room for improvements !

I have made a New Year L/O it's for a challenge over at http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ hope you like. There's instructions there too.

Christmas comp

2009-12-16T14:58:00.003Z

Over at http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ there is a competition running still. You have until Monday 21st December to get your entries in x All details are HERE

My christmas L/O is above details are HERE how I made the flowers & the L/O xx

Theyve also announced the New DT members so check the home page for their work and details www.fiskarettes.co.uk

Fiskarettes New DT CALL

2009-11-20T10:53:00.004Z

At http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ they have put out a call for the next DT team. It consists of 3 members each with a different category- Scrapbooking, Card Making & Jewellery and/or Home decor

See details HERE

The team will be running for a 3 month time limit then they Fiskarettes will apply for another 3 members. You will recieve a selection of Fiskars tools relevent to your category.

Go on why don't you try out for it, There's not too much pressure seeing its a 3 month thing.

ALSO dont forget FISKARETTES mega christmas competition Prizes are tools not even released in the uk until next year !!!!! Check this out HERE

Xmas Wreath

2009-11-09T16:00:00.004Z

I have made this wreath for christmas and a post on Fiskarettes. I'm thinking of putting a few kits in my shop too so people can make one as it is very easy & cheap.

Blog candy !!!!

2009-10-23T15:13:00.001+01:00

You could win a quickutz sillouette over on crafters kitchen .... how amazing is that ??
check it here Crafters kitchen blog

My first ever crafting video !

2009-10-06T12:19:00.003+01:00

This was one of the most difficult things i've done in crafting but I did it !!!! Ok it wasn't brill as filmed at night so lighting was pants but I got through it.....(i never want to be a film actress) It
Here it is .....
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtKy8JWnIpU

Spots and stripes challenge

2009-09-28T12:00:00.003+01:00

Todays Monday challenge is simply 'Spots & Stripes' xx

Here's my creation & i'm in the process of making my first ever video for Fiskarettes recreating this card for Xmas (with a few Tweaks) Watch this space !!!!!

ROLLER SKATING

2009-09-22T20:47:00.002+01:00

My youngest had a few lessons Rollerskating I was so proud of how well she did and how she kept trying, not giving up !

Halloween card ~ non scary

2009-09-17T08:59:00.006+01:00

Here's a Non Scary Halloween card I've made, though it can be adapted for any occaision. Sorry about the photo taken at night with flash ! You can see how to instructions on other blog http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/

Wedding invites

2009-09-10T13:38:00.002+01:00

Here's my SIL wedding invites that I made for her...Ok a little bland for my liking but it's what she wanted. Actually it isn't what she wanted she was going to just put 2 cards printed into a crean envelope. I showed her some images I had saved for her and we came up with these !
The paper envelope is made with 1 1/2 sheets of coffee pearl paper and the invites are made up using marbled card. They are going to be sealed with a gold wax seal.

My New necklace

2009-09-10T13:29:00.004+01:00

I saw some shop workers wearing these whilst wedding clothes shopping and just had to have one like it. So I decided to make my own. I think it might be a little more expensive than buying from the shop but I could make it to what length I wanted. I added a black bow and entered it into the B&W challenge on www.fiskarettes.co.uk blog.

Competition, challenges & much more !

2009-09-02T13:15:00.003+01:00

Fiskarettes have published this months Competition and they are getting the kids involved this time as well ! There are two winning catagories ..... ADULTS and CHILDREN

Check all details HERE

They also have weekly challenges this week is a sketch here but below is my take on it :D

Come over and enjoy the fun we also have regular DT calls , Swaps and lots of inspiration x

More blog candy !

2009-08-22T09:31:00.001+01:00

Here's a little post to say Blog Candy i've bumped into is here ...i'll add more as I go along x

Our House

2009-08-18T09:26:00.004+01:00

Morning ladies (and men !!!)

I have created a stand up Chipboard mini book House today.

If you want a Template you will have to go and check Fiskarettes Blog for the PDF but it is pretty simple to re-create. Hope you like and leave me a link if you make a house xxx

Jayne xxx

Loads of Blog Candy !!!

2009-08-11T16:13:00.002+01:00

Today i've bumped into All this blog candy ! Check it out...HERE.

Card

2009-08-11T12:26:00.003+01:00

Today just a quick post to say I have made this card .... Fiskars make stamps and this is part of my favourite set called SPRING ! Right off to blog hop and i'm in process of a L/O..Scrapbooking my first love has been a bit neglected lately !!!!
have a nice day xxx

Mad little mushroom

2009-08-06T10:04:00.001+01:00

Here's a silly little mushroom I made using cardstock. Full instructions are over at http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ but it's not rocket science lol !

ATC SWAP

2009-08-05T09:59:00.003+01:00

Today there's an anounoucement on Fiskarettes for their 2nd ATC Swap.
More details HERE ... Go on join in you will have 10 little works of art after it xxx

The competition is running until the 9th too ! Check out details Here and the entries so far are Here.

We are also running a DT call so if you scrapbook , cardmake, alter , sew , make jewellery check it out HERE (it's not too much pressure it's only for 3 months)

It's all free to join Fiskarettes and you can post your creations up when ever you like, get inspired or just browse ...It's a blog for You ...come and join in and you never know you might even win a fabby prize in the meantime...it's not all about Fiskar products though it would be nice of you to try some, We just want you to be inspired and have fun x

I've been Tagged

2009-08-04T09:07:00.004+01:00

Jacob inhaled, slow and deep.

I have just been tagged by Laura G ...I usually don't like tags and ignore them but thought i'd do this seeing I have read two books this year (having kids has just made me forget about books)

this is what you have to do...

You have to:

1. Collect the book that is most handy.

2. Turn to page 161.

3. Find the fifth sentence.

4. Cite the sentence on your blog.

5. Pass the tag on the five blogging friends.

Heres my Tags...

Some cards

2009-08-04T08:58:00.003+01:00

I really am not a card maker and when I see other peoples cards mine are put to shame ! But i've had another go for Fiskarettes , quite like the results (though it's probably the paper that did all the work)

xxxx

Craft DT call

2009-08-03T15:24:00.003+01:00

How do you fancy being a DT for Fiskarettes blog for 3 months ?
You will recieve Fiskars tools and have to complete a certain amount of projects through the 3 months using the tools.
There are 3 places up for grabs. Check the details out HERE (you do have to sign up to become a Fiskarette if you arent already but it's free to join)
Go on have a go and enter what will you loose ?

Dont forget .......

2009-07-28T18:55:00.003+01:00

Over at Fiskarettes we have a 'Summer ' competition still running. It ends 9th Aug so there's still time to enter. You can win fabby prizes too !
Check out details HERE .

You can also find entries so far HERE .
Fiskarettes is a good place to show off your craft projects, Be inspired , inspire others and win goodies in the process.

Watch out for the next DT shout coming soon.....Here you can be a DT for 3 months . You get to try out some Fiskars tools too, then they are yours to keep after the 3 months are over.

My tiny little craft shop

2009-07-25T09:39:00.005+01:00

My mum owns a garden centre in Bristol called Oakley Green Nurseries & lots of her customers asked her if she was going to do a craft department ! My mum asked me if I could help set it up as she knew nothing about crafts so I set her up a little corner display at the front of the shop ! it was going quite well & I have now taken it over. The first thing we had to do was corner off a piece of the garden centre for crafts. I also got 5 of my friends to decorate letters for the sign. Theres a lady that sews in the next little department next to mine , shes been fabby getting me to get my sewing machine out again !

Here's some photos of my little little craft shop :D

Owls

2009-07-23T12:21:00.003+01:00

I have a little thing about owls !

Here's a card i have made it's a bit 'green' not the recycled green the colour :D

theres a fabby blog where you can win some copic pens if you send a link to a card youve made and you link their site !!!! HERE

Fiskarettes competition

2009-07-03T20:18:00.002+01:00

Over at Fiskarettes they have launched a competition & a great chance to win some fabby tools !
It runs from a few days ago and ends 9th July. It is a summer theme so a great time to scrap those paddling pool moments ! sew a hat or just a summer themed card ...Any craft will do !
Be great to see you join in. Check the competition Here for more details.
xxx

My little Scrapbooker

2009-06-14T08:19:00.005+01:00

Yesterday I went to my friend Cleo's Bellaboo crop with my daughter Keira who has just turned 4 ! ...OOOh a kid at the crop you might think !!! Yes i know it isn't ideal but I knew it was going to be a quiet crop as lots of people couldn't make it & I wanted to at least pop in , visit the shop ...if DD did play up i'ld leave !

I think everyone actually enjoyed having her there (long as i don't make a habit of it) and she actually did more Scrapbooking than me a couple of L/Os,The L/O above is hers and she did it all though I helped her with the paper trimmer. The bling and embellishment was given to her by friends and Keira choose the papers and the photo !!! She also started instructing me what she wanted with another project (I had to make a tv for her) She had a lovely day and we stayed all day !!! I was so proud of her too x Thanks to all the girls at the crop for making her feel welcome & a big thankyou to Cleo for letting us go !

Zoo & DT ...what a mixed post !!!

2009-06-06T09:02:00.004+01:00

We have been to the Zoo last weekend & i'm so glad it was last weekend we had to go !!! Don't know if it's like it by you but its raining here, A lot different than last weeks blazing sunshine :D

Here are a few pics oh and DT announcement is up on http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ Congratulations girls that got through xxx

30 people and a Zoo trip !!!

2009-05-30T08:04:00.002+01:00

Hope you are all enjoying the HOT HOT weather today ? We are going to the Zoo for my daughters Birthday (she's 4) There will be 30 of us having a picnic on the lawn lol !!!
We go every year . So enjoy your day ...see you with pics later lol (and if i'm not back on its due to stress lol)

Kirsty Wiseman Guest designer

2009-05-28T22:50:00.003+01:00

This week we are so lucky to have Kirsty Wiseman be our guest designer over at Fiskarettes . She is a lovely lady and a Fabby Scrapbooker. We are very lucky to have her do work for our blog. Go on over and see what she has created and look out for her other work coming soon. There will be other Scrapbookers to come in later months too. Kirstys Sneak peek below !

Computer has a problem and i'm on my laptop !!!!

2009-05-18T13:37:00.003+01:00

My computer is being looked at as we speak, so on my laptop at the mo !!! All my photos , software etc is on the big computer so I haven't been posting as much as I like.
I have been painting Russian dolls, scrapbooking, tiara making and jewellery too so been busy with the crafting just not so busy with the blogging !!!

There is a ATC swap over at www.fiskarettes.co.uk that i'm entering. Not really done a ATC b4, actually I made one for an example !
The competition is still running and there aren't many entries so there's better odds winning a prize if you enter !
Blog Candy is running too.
Will get pics up as soon as poss xxxxxx

COMPETITION & 3 MONTH DT CALL !

2009-05-05T17:35:00.005+01:00

Hiya On http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/ there is a 1st birthday competition and a DT call !!!

The competition is running for fiskarettes (Free Fiskarette registration HERE) until 7th June and the DT call applications have to be in by 24th May you will recieve Fiskars tools and have to create 2 craft pieces a month, join in with challenges and just generally shout out about the blog when ever possible x Use previous links for more info and good luck , If you aren't sucessful do try again a few months time :D

Loads of things happening this week xxx

2009-05-04T10:58:00.007+01:00

I have made this lovely minibook & l/o from Bellaboo kit Something Blue It is only £20 for the kit and you get tons of products. It's really good value, I especially like the whole pack of blossoms there were tons ! I have lots of products left over to make more L/Os. Take a look in the Gallery to see more ideas from Cleo Bellaboos owner and Liberty the previous owner.

The minibook has a acrylic front page and i've made the pages out of Chipboard and covered with Patterned paper & cardstock. The papers are from Sassafras lass vintage collection.

Also keep a look out on Fiskarettes this week. We have a few ways of winning prizes at the moment running every month we have Blog Candy , a New competition coming up & an exciting surprise being announced soon. Not to mention all the tallented fiskarettes work being shown.

Sneek Peek

2009-04-27T20:43:00.003+01:00

I'm really excited as I have a sneeky peek to show you. It's from Bellaboo and I was privileged to be allowed to have a play with a kit. Keep a look out for the whole project and more as I have tons of products left over :D

New things in the pipeline

2009-04-23T19:28:00.003+01:00

I've got lots of things in the pipeline at the moment and not having too much time to blog personally, Including working in my parents garden centre any spare time I have ! .
I will get back on top of things I promise and will soon have lots of exciting New projects to show you.

Just to add some interest to who ever hasn't seen this before, i'm posting a wall hanging of a class I taught at a local 15hr Charity crop. Hope you like :D

Easter bonnets

2009-04-05T03:29:00.006+01:00

From This .....

To this......

Seeing the children are off of school I have been a bit craft with kids mad ! I have made a (sort of ) Chinese Dragons head, Easter hats & flowers and bubble painting bunnies with my youngest. The next venture is a Easter bonnet !!! (pics will follow)

IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN MAKE A EASTER BONNET & POST A LINK ON HERE TO IMAGE, I WILL SEND SOME BLOG CANDY TO THE BEST COUPLE OF ENTRIES (Just UK sorry)
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Easter bonnet ......WHYS???
Extracts From Wikipedia

An Easter Bonnet represents the tail-end of a tradition of wearing new clothes at Easter.

At the depths of the Great Depression a new hat at Easter, or a refurbished old one, was a simple luxury. The self-consciously quaint @bonnet', which had been tongue-in-cheek euphemism for a hatt for more than a generation.

Today the Easter bonnet is a type of hat that women and girls wear to Easter services, and in the Easter paradee following it. Ladies purchased new and elaborate designs for particular church services, and in the case of Easter, taking the opportunity of the end of Lentt to buy luxury items. Now, in a more casual society, Easter Bonnets are becoming harder to find, as fewer and fewer women bother with the tradition.
Modern Easter bonnets for children are usually white wide-brimmed hats with a pastel colored satin ribbon around it and tied in a bow. It may also have flowers or other springtime motifs on top, and may match a special dress picked out for the occasion.
Until recently, it was popular in infant schooll to ask a child to design an Easter-themed hat at that time of year.
(photo from usefilm.com)

My little ballerina

2009-03-30T17:33:00.004+01:00

I have just been to my daughters 1st ballet parents eve ! I was so proud . Though she did want to have her socks pulled up to her knees for some reason !!! lol :D

Todays challenge over at Fiskarettes is ....

2009-03-30T09:54:00.002+01:00

....USE PAINT , It was quite the thing to use paint a while back and I have lots of pots still half used so thought it would be good to use up some again. I have made this L/O and if you want to see Carolines examples or add your own go over to http://www.fiskarettes.co.uk/

BLOG CANDY

2009-03-25T17:03:00.001Z

Here's a great link for A Blog candy give away on a Blog I bumped in to ! Hurry only a few days left x

Chance to win a scalloped lace punch (threading water) + more

2009-03-25T11:42:00.004Z

I just wanted to bring to your attention and remind you again about the Fiskarettes Competition.
They have had a couple of entries but need more entries! Here is a reminder of the theme:

Create a Craft project where you hide an egg within your project - The subject is ‘Egg Hunt’
Consider perhaps some hidden pockets for your egg, an egg shape disguised….., a pop up egg - Anything.

Closing date Thurs 9th April

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For further info on the competition and to see the entries so far click HERE
Please take part -And the prizes are fab, so why not give it a go….. x

2009-03-24T17:12:00.000Z

My take on the Vintage challenge over at fiskarettes, Stash thanks to Cleo x

A weekend away

2009-03-24T10:21:00.004Z

I have just been on a wonderful weekend away with 5 scrapbooking mates to Broadway (Nr Evesham) It was really fab from start to finish , apart from the ghostie wobble experience in my pillow case !!!!

We ate far too much , Didn't scrap an awful lot (well I never ,whoops) Laughed tons & just had a fabby time.

Sea glass in the melt pot

2009-03-19T17:09:00.003Z

Today I've been playing with a friends melt pot. We dipped in chipboard that bubbled like chip fat ! poured the Utee out and stamped it with stamps, cut some with mini cutters and even chopped up softened cds and added them into the Utee. My favourite piece was this sea glass, it was a piece picked up from the beach and we heated the glass up layed it onto patterned foil then added embossing powders and more Utee to add a great glaze. The photo doesn't do it justice but it gives you some idea x

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS COMP ?....

2009-03-19T08:29:00.003Z

Its Competition Time!! Where you can win a scalloped lace border punch (you might know it as threading water) a shape cutter and mat and Heart template.
look here over at FISKARETTES

This competition covers March and April so what better subject to base the next competition on than Easter!
Please create a project where you hide an egg within your project - could be a papercraft project, fabric, jewellery, anything you can think of! The subject is ‘Egg Hunt’ and we could all have some fun with the entries too and try and find where the egg is…
Consider perhaps some hidden pockets for your egg, an egg shape disguised….., a pop up egg - your imagination could run riot here and we are certainly looking forward to seeing what you can do.
All Competition entries should be an original creation made specifically for this Competition.
All entries need to be with us by Thursday 9 April 2009.
Voting will take place 10 April - 16 April 2009.
Winner announced 20 April 2009.

www.fiskarettes.co.uk

2009-03-06T09:29:00.004Z

As some of you ight already know ...I help run the blog Fiskarettes for Fiskars. This is a blog that is really for Fiskarettes (could be you) to Show off their craft work to other Fiskarettes. It's a great way to show other like mindinded people your fave projects and an ideal way to make new friends or even get new visitiors onto your blogs.
We have competitions (one coming very soon & its a fun comp this time) challenges, Blog candy and it it a place to go and suggest what you would like to see on a blog. We are in talks about having a DT. And have taken on board other ideas.
We have get togethers at least 2 times a year at NEC, this month is the 2nd one and you will be able to meet up, have a sit down & a chat. Play with the NEW 2009 Fiskars releases and just meet fellow Fiskarettes. There's even going to be a surprise for each Fiskarette & of course a free cuppa & a biscuit xx

So if you haven't already go and sign up xxx It is Free to sign up and you don't have to do a thing but it would be nice if you commented every now and then & even better posted a creation. :D
Right thats it for now. Go and take a look xxx Jayne

IF YOU ARE A FISKARETTE ......

2009-03-04T12:50:00.003Z

and you fancy going to Hobbycrafts shows this month ....Go and visit the Fiskars stand at NEC or SECC & you will get a surprise !!! I will be at NEC Saturday 14th March in the afternoon to greet Fiskarettes at a Fiskartea, sit down , have a cuppa and try out the NEW 2009 tools Fiskars have just launched in the UK.

If you are going to either of the shows it will be well worth you signing up to become a Fiskarette. But do so anyway as we hold competitions, Challenges and just generally show off our work on the blog. The blog is helped along by myself and Caroline but it is a blog for FISKARETTES to post their own work and generally tell us what you would like or not like.
dates of Hobbycraft shows are...
SECC - Glasgow, 5-8 March 2009 (09.30-17.00, Sat 17.30)
NEC - Birmingham, 12-15 March 2009 (09.30-17.30, Sun 17.00)
For more information see HERE

OMG !!!!

2009-03-03T22:10:00.002Z

I just signed into my Blog today and saw all your lovely comments. I'm not just proud to be a granny . I'm proud to see that the majority of the scrapping / crafting world are really friendly . I thank you all , it's made my day :D xxx :D

I am now a Granny !!!!!

2009-03-01T17:37:00.004Z

My eldest daughter Coellene has just had a baby girl called Alexis Rose 6lb 9oz . all is well even though my daughter had a difficult long birth.

Heres a couple of pics xxx

Alexis...

this is meeeee a little shattered but proud xx

Spring is well on its way

2009-02-26T14:27:00.003Z

Here is a L/O I have made for Fiskarettes today. It was inspired by spring x

Unfortunately game ....

2009-02-25T23:09:00.002Z

Play this stupid funny game ....
GOOGLE game:
UNFORTUNATELY: Google “unfortunately,and your name”, include the quotes, and ta-dah… instant laughs of sorts heres some of mine !!!! Ive left out unplesent ones !!!

Unfortunately, Jayne's talent for acting was not as big as her skill for winning publicity, and she soon found herself demoted to small parts in Hollywood ... That would do me lol !!!

Unfortunately, Jayne became ill that morning with a stomach virus that was not very pleasant. Sounds nasty :D

Unfortunately, Jayne is there filling it to bursting again, and there's only one possible outcome. ummmmmm i wonder !

Unfortunately, Jayne isn't quite as nicey-nice as she appears. God help me as i dont look at all nicey nice !

Unfortunately Jayne and I spent the entire time trying to annihilate each other... i dont even know what this means !!!

SAW this blog Candy .....

2009-02-25T21:47:00.003Z

Just had to post again there is some great blog candy HERE on Kaths Blog .
Go and take a look if you like Basic grey as there are papers, brads and tools !!!! Yum Yum Yum x

Anyone going to NEC or SECC March ???

2009-02-25T21:15:00.004Z

Fiskars will be there and we will be doing something just for Fiskarettes on each of the Saturdays !!! We aren't allowed to tell you yet what we have planned but I can say there will be a chance to have a Tea or Coffee a sit down and a biscuit and Fiskarettes will be allowed to have a play with the tools (Hopefully the New releases for this year)
Times of the shows are as follows but Fiskarettes will only be there one day each show.

SECC - Glasgow, 5-8 March 2009 (09.30-17.00, Sat 17.30)
NEC - Birmingham, 12-15 March 2009 (09.30-17.30, Sun 17.00) I WILL BE HERE SAT !!

Fiskars will have a stand at both shows and there will be free demonstrations at the booth in the Halls - so pop along and see Fiskars too while you are there!
Also, Fiskars have some workshops at the NEC, Birmingham - see full details {here}. In short:
“Crafting with Fiskars".
There are over 120 exhibitors at the shows covering a whole range of crafty products including papercrafts, sewing crafts and artist materials - something for everyone! I have personally been to the Trade show and saw a lot of NEW & exciting releases x

Hellooooo

2009-02-19T11:14:00.004Z

Today I made a game for my daughter to play with seeing she is off of school for half term. It's like Noughts and Crosses & it is all contained in the little box with lid.

Got the paper from Cleo my friend its Cosmo cricket , Mr campy range, The idea was on the back of the paper pack to make a game ! You can even make it in a tin and add magnets to the counters for a travel version !

Mess around

2009-02-18T09:29:00.003Z

I love to mess about with photos and theres always some great free program I bump into. Have a look at this site its really funky like the name says and my kids like it too. You do have to register to save anything. CHECK IT OUT HERE . I'm thinking of printing some of the old looking photos that are taken this year and hand tinting them !! Thes are just two of my examples of Keira will play a little more later.

Just bumped into this blog candy !

2009-02-18T09:06:00.002Z

Wow there is loads up for grabs , Go and have a look :D HERE

I've been recovering from weekend !!!

2009-02-16T22:40:00.003Z

No I have not been partying :( But I have gone to Stitches Trade show at NEC with my friend Cleo Jarvis. We did have a laugh, I was in tears of laughter a couple of times. All I wished is that I took my camera !! Saw lots of New thngs and met Reena again on the Fiskars stand. They had some lovely display items on Fiskars stand too that have inspired me so watch this space !!!

Some other stands that stood out were the cocktail glasses full of glitter, the lovely people that work for The button company & their necklaces.. Cleo was in Heaven ! & the lovely Herma people who were quite local to me but I think I messed up one of their dispensers !!!
I only went for the experience but was really inspired & excited.... The only down thing is I couldn't go home with big shopping bags of stash :(

So my legs still ache and we were talking so much on the stands we nearly missed our train !
Thankyou Cleo for a fabby day out x

Keep an eye out for these......

2009-02-10T16:39:00.004Z

I have a little surprise and it involves these plus others !!! all will be revealed in a few weeks :D

COLD AS RUSSIA PERHAPS !!!!!

2009-02-06T09:11:00.004Z

Just a really quick little mini book today. There are Journalling strips on the back, I made it for FISKARETTES :D. Oh voting is on over there too so do pop on and vote for your favourite craft project with the theme 'ORIENTAL' .

MORE SNOW,LESS CRAFTING :)

2009-02-05T17:49:00.006Z

Here's a few more photos of the snow in Bristol !

The snowmen are getting bigger and we borrowed a sledge :D

My new stash , Snow & Ballet !

2009-02-03T20:27:00.005Z

My new stash & i'm ready to flock everything lol ! ...

Keira and 'Mr Snowman' who has jewelled rings as eyes...

And finally Keira posing in her old Ballet costume , She now has a new set with little tiny pink Ballet shoes, a skirted Leotard & a ballet cardie.

Monday Fiskarettes Challenge

2009-02-02T10:30:00.000Z

Today I have made this L/O for Fiskarettes Challenge later today. It's my daughter Keira (again) . I wanted to document that she learnt about Chinese New Year at Nursery as she really loved this subject. I didn't have any Oriental papers so used mostly Christmas papers but I think they did the trick and it was a good way of using my old stash ! Might add some gold embossing to this L/O when I find my embossing pen ! :D

Don't forget the Fiskarettes Competition has a few more days to run (5th FEB) closing date.

PARIS HILTON at CHA !!!!

2009-02-01T14:12:00.004Z

I have been scrapbooking for a few years years now and always been into crafts, often people that don't know me really well don't know I scrapbook. I keep it to myself as the reactions I get if I do tell them are "that's nice"

Scrapbooking is often described as kids stuff or boring etc.., but this hobby is about to get a major shakeup.
Over the weekend, Paris Hilton's line of craft products called the Paris Hilton Creativity Collection (http://www.pariscreativity.com/) was on display at the Craft and Hobby Association in Anaheim, Calf. Yes, you heard right! Paris allegedly keeps a scrapbook .. one can only imagine what's inside it.

The Paris Hilton Creativity Collection is made up of scrapbooking and embellishment kits aimed at teens and it's expected to appear in stores within 6-8 months in USA. While Paris hardly seems like a crafter -she's been working with Wooky Entertainment, a Montreal-based company, and she personally approves the style and look of the products. Think lots of pink & bling.Lets hope we see this in the UK !

So now I might not get the reactions I do get when I say I'm a scrapbooker , Lets see ! :D

IVE BEEN TAGGED BUT ....

2009-01-30T19:12:00.004Z

Cant remember who but someone tagged me ??? I will add the link to your blog if I find out who you are lol !

I don't usually do tags as they take up too much of my posts but this one was a little different !

You have to add a photo the 6th one in your photos folder. Thought it would be fun !

Then I have to nominate 5 people (I think its 5) and get them to do the same so here goes ....

1. Cleo

2. Caroline

3. Natalie

4.Sarah

5. Laura

My photo is in the 1980s - my brothers John & David, My Nanny Flo & yes thats me with a permed bleached bob !!! lol !!! :D

FACEBOOK

2009-01-30T10:21:00.003Z

As you might be aware I have joined Facebook ages ago . But I've recently signed up HERE , Theres a chance of winning a Rak too !!! .....pasted details below.

Now...this first RAK won't be much but I will award it to ONE person who does the following...Write a blog post on your blog with a link to this group.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=47159017633 THEN...report back to the Facebook Group and add your direct post link AS WELL AS in the comments section of my blog:http://blissfulplace.blogspot.comand letting me know that you have posted the group invite to your blog readers!

100's of scrappers have joined in the past week and you probably already know someone if you are into scrapping !!!
Jayne Loughlin xx

Wire winder

2009-01-29T10:33:00.004Z

I have been playing around with the Fiskars wire winder today and in just a few minutes I have created 2 pieces of Jewellery !

See more info HERE

I have a busy week this week what with my Fiskars work, various routine check ups at doctors with kids and a CJ to complete, plus a class to prepair for my local crop, so I'm hoping the weekend will get here sooner than later !

x Jayne x

FISKARETTES COMPETITION

2009-01-26T19:03:00.003Z

I thought I would remind you of the Fiskarettes competition where you can win approx £50 worth of FISKARS prizes that haven't even been released in the UK yet !!!!!
The theme is ORIENTAL & that could just be colours, a theme, anything you wish really. It does have to be a hand crafted item & has to be NEW for the competition. Do pop along and check the full details out over at Fiskarettes HERE . You have to be a Fiskarette to enter but that is free to join & won't take too long.

Also you can just join and share your work with other Fiskarettes. We would like to see your craft work & it will not just benefit yourself sharing it, it will inspire other crafters too x
Thankyou .
x Jayne x

Wonderful Journalling jars

2009-01-16T10:50:00.008Z

These were made by my fellow Fiskarette friend Caroline and I just had to show you. Aren't they wonderful ? You pull a journalling prompt out of the jar stick it to the top of the book and then write about your thoughts on that subject. More detailed info & pics can be found HERE

PHOTO MESS AROUND

2009-01-14T22:12:00.005Z

I have found this fun site where you can add your own photo to different fun projects .

Check out HERE

Heres one of me ......look closely lol !!!!

If you don't like fit looking footballers try 100s of different ideas, Here's another one it's a sketch of my daughter Azaria ... Go and check this site out and have some fun. xxx

PLUNGE !!!

2009-01-08T09:27:00.004Z

No I've not gone and jumped in a frozen lake, though it's that cold it feels like it !!!, I've Just made a L/O of my 3yr old daughter with a plunger on her head ! If you want to see directions how I made this the class it is over at FISKARETTES . It's quite nice not to do a Christmas themed L/O too !!!!

NEW YEARS 2009 RESOLUTION ...

2009-01-06T20:49:00.003Z

Just a quick little canvas to show I do have plans, They might not work out as planned but you have to start somewhere lol !!!

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER xxx

2009-01-03T22:57:00.003Z

JUST A QUICK HIYA TO EVERYONE & A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
I hope to be more organised this year and get my blog off to a flying start as soon as kids go back to school xxx
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and A great New Year.
Thankyou for all your lovely comments in 2008 and hope I see you all again in 2009, I have been very inspired by your blogs too and will be visiting them and hope to learn a little more about you all , or at least about your crafting .
Take care and I'll be bumping into your blogs ASAP if not you in person :D

HAVE YOU SEEN THE MEGA COMPETITION ?????

2008-12-22T19:05:00.006Z

There is a HUGE competition over at Fiskarettes & you could win 1st , 2nd or 3rd prizes !!!! Theres a rotary cutter and stamps and tons more up for grabs !!!! You should check it out !!!!
Here are some of the prizes below !!!

DAY 3 of blog candy give aways

2008-12-11T16:49:00.002Z

They are only on Day 3 of the Blog candy give aways on Fiskarettes !!!
A stamp set , Embossing punch has already be claimed and today its for a fiskars Squeeze Circle punch which is my fave tool at the moment. You have until midnight to go over and answer the fun questions xxx Good luck xxx

Blog candy give away !!!

2008-12-09T14:16:00.004Z

Go over and win some Blog candy at Fiskarettes !!! They are giving away £10 or below worth of fiskars crafting tools every day for the next 12 days ! All you have to do is answer the little fun questions in the comments and be entered into the draw. There are 12 days of xmas so 12 give aways !!!
If you enter the Monday challenge theres a £20 prize up for grabs ....Not to mention The AMAZING Christmas Competition on the 15th of DEC with first ,2nd & 3rd prizes

Challenges & start OF votIng !!!! plus shimelles JYC

2008-12-01T19:09:00.004Z

Hello everyone.

Today is the start of voting over at fiskarettes , please come and join in the voting there are lots of different crafts entered and the more votes the better. All you h

have to do is be a Fiskarette & email us using the contact us link on the right hand of the screen over at Fiskaettes :)

There is also a challenge today & below is my piece for the week , it was a bit rushed as i've been so hectic at the weekend and hadnt had much sleep due to my daughter feeling unwell getting me and husband up every hour or so !!!!!

I've also started my first entry for my christmas journal over at Shimelles blog . I think i'm going to struggle posting every day,And its only day 1 !!!!

Journal your xmas

2008-11-28T11:06:00.005Z

Today ive done something totally not me and decided to Join Shimelle lanes Journal your christmas !!!!! HERES THE LINK
I'm not sure why and i dont know anyone else that has done this too ,but im hoping to get a christmas tradition out of it at least :D .
I want to do this for the children so they can look back in years to come and show their kids the silly traditions we do each year !
I'll get back to you all what i think about this online prompt thingy soon !!!! I think its going to be a lot like marmite ...you either love it or hate it lol !!!!!

Not scrapping the kids !!!!! Shocking

2008-11-28T10:18:00.007Z

Generally i scrap the kids especially Keira as she doesnt mind me taking photos and is always up to funny things . My eldest gets in a strop with me when the camera is out but i have a selected few photos i have caught in a good mood . But this week ive scrapped my last years xmas tree and theres also an old l/o of my kids slippers ! I'ld also like to know what items rather than people youve scrapped ???? So below are approx three of my L/Os that arent the kids don't think ive scrapped anymore non people L/Os apart from the cat i had and my dog !!!!

This was my Tree L/O for the challenge monday gone over at FISKARETTES

The Kids clog slippers we bought in Holland for CAROLINEZ CRAFTZ comp a year or so ago !

This is a L/O of my SILs Tiara that i made her see HEADLOUGH TIARAS for more of my Tiara designs xxx

Some people get excited over little things....

2008-11-27T21:01:00.002Z

and i'm one of them lol !!!!
Today i just realised my blog was on UKS Home page with the link sending everyone to my button card. I was wondering why there were so many hits in the week lol thought it was a hacker !
So i just wanted to say to whoever puts the blog links onto the home page on UKS thankyou , not for the hits but for the praise of my little card xx makes me think im appreciated. :)

Countdown to xmas project x

2008-11-25T10:55:00.004Z

The first project was taught at my local MODSCRAPS crop here in Bristol when I was on holiday but if you want directions how I made mine go and look at Fiskarettes site.

Sparkle

2008-11-20T14:43:00.003Z

I've bought these great glittery chipboard pieces in a tin (i'll get back to you on the name) from MODSCRAPS and they are ideal for christmas but this L/O I've made using Fiskars Heidi grace papers & the chipboard pieces work really well together too and is just wintery .

Fiskarettes blog competition

2008-11-17T19:57:00.003Z

Over at Fiskarettes there is a new competition to win £50 worth of FISKARS tools . The theme is 'SPARKLE' and you have to make a handmade craft with the theme 'SPARKLE' or it should have some 'SPARKLE' with in it. More details HERE .
If you havent got time to enter still join as in two weeks you can vote for your favourite x And the items can be seen as they get entered into the competition too x
I hope you can join in with the fun . And Good luck x
x jayne x

Oh and here is my piece of work for the weekly challenge too (the theme is crafting in Non traditional Christmas colours) , No Goodies to be won for challenges but a great way to get ideas and Inspiration and make yourself craft x

COMPETITION TONIGHT XXX

2008-11-14T12:03:00.004Z

They are setting a new competition This evening at 8pm over at Fiskarettes . I cant tell you the subject yet as you will have to check this evening but there are fabby prizes up for grabs £50+ !!!, A 12" paper trimmer & more blades, 2 x squeeze punches & a border punch .
I'm off to Birmingham NEC tomorrow so wont be blogging tomorrow . Hope you have a great weekend.
x Jayne x

dabbling in Digi

2008-11-13T08:39:00.004Z

Heres a digital L/O ive done for FISKARETTES . I dont really like this way of scrapping but it is cheap !!! This L/O was actually Free ! Go check out Shabby Princess for lots of freebies xxx

Heres a L/O of my xmas table x

2008-11-11T10:54:00.005Z

Trying to get festive ....Today i'm showing you a L/o about my Xmas 07 christmas table , No kids in it !!!! SHOCKING !!!! Ive used Coredinations cardstock and sanded roughly to let the lighter colour peek through. Phot is a bit wonky !

It is for CTYD and you can find a link to all the goodies i've used over on the blog HERE ,

SNOW challenge

2008-11-10T18:06:00.004Z

Hiya everyone . Over at Fiskarettes theres the weekly fun challenge titled 'SNOW' this week . Don't foget to check out the competition on 15th NOV too Where you can win approx £50 in Fiskars goodies :D

Heres my Snowy L/O

AUTUMN colours

2008-11-03T09:08:00.003Z

Today over at Fiskarettes I've set this weeks challenge called Autumn Colours . The challenges are just for fun and inspiration but there is voting going on for last months Competition where the winner can win £50 fiskars goodies , The next chance to win is on the 15th NOVEMBER .so watch Fiskarettes blog or this one for the announcement of that then.

Its my hubby's birthday today so a little bit preoccupied , We had soooo many visitors yesterday when i planned to scrap and then other days we don't see a soul !

heres my L/O for the challenge

My Halloween pictures

2008-11-01T10:10:00.006Z

We had a little party and we decorated the inside of the house more than we ever had before ! i bought the scarest halloween CD .. screaming cats and chains were clunking !
Heres My two daughters Azaria and Keira being scary !

Trying to bite apples on strings without touching with hands ... i found this almost impossible !!!!

Our carved pumpkin of a 'Mingo as my youngest calls them) flamingo and palm tree . Really scary hey ??!!

My baby nephew as a devil with the cutest of bat wings on his back , by all accounts he had this on all day and even went shopping in it !!!

Scrapping on Circle Cardstock.

2008-10-30T08:30:00.002Z

Today I scrapped a L/O for fiskarettes onto Circle cardstock , I love the look just not that keen on storing them ! I know that most of my L/Os go in pizza boxes for storing !!!! shocking i know !!!! but I do plan one day to put them in albums :D

Heres a sneak peak if you want to see the whole thing you are going to have to go over to Fiskarettes sorry x

HOBBYCRAFTS NEC BIRMINGHAM

2008-10-29T10:21:00.002Z

Hiya Just checking who's going to the NEC hobby craft show on Nov 13-16th ????
I'm going to be there all day Saturday 15th And if you have joined up to be a fiskarette we have something planned for the afternoon that sounds fun and we can meet all the rest of the Fiskarettes and just pop in at your own leisure . You might need a sit down after all that shopping lol !
I'm getting excited as i've never been to a big craft show before . I have been to the NEC but that was a wedding fair !

The 24 Hr charity crop

2008-10-26T23:10:00.007Z

Well I've survived the charity crop i didn't quite make 24hrs but did get home approx 2am !!!!
I taught a class , took part in two other classes and we had a raffle , some other kits and not to mention painting 1000s (OK 24 but it felt like 1000s ) of match boxes . Ellie bought her Modscraps shop too there were too many goodies for sale :o
I've posted the L/Os I've done in the classes below . Just wanted to update that there was a fun time had by all :D

Here are some of the class l/Os I've made fabby aren't they ? great teachers x

First one is Debbie's class & 2ND one is Giselle's class . If you want to check the class i taught you will have to take a look over at Fiskarettes tomorrow xx

ON SAT 25th Oct ....

2008-10-22T16:29:00.004+01:00

I'm going to a 24hr charity crop in aid of St Peter's Hospice Bristol. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPICE . I have been to one this year already and we all raised well over £1000 for Mc Millan trust and cancer research.
Fiskars have donated some prizes for the raffle and so have lots of other companies . MODSCRAPS are donating lots of scrapping goodies so we can teach classes through the day (its too dangerous to teach classes through the night lol !) :D
I'm really looking forwards to this but I'm not too sure I'll be staying for 24hrs managed 10 ish before so hopefully beat that.

Unfortunately its all booked up but I'm sure they will hold another one in 2009 x I'll let you know how we got on xxx

FISKARETTES CHALLENGES & COMPS

2008-10-21T20:53:00.005+01:00

Some of you had questions about Fiskarettes challenges and competitions .

The Fiskarettes blog (uk) is just for UK residents BUT if you live in france theres a Fiskarettes blog HERE & if you live in USA theres one HERE and one in New Zealand too plus i'm sure there will be many more around or setting up around Europe in the near future.

Heres a L/O ive done for the UK Fiskarettes blog hope you like :D

return from short break & MINI challenges

2008-10-20T20:01:00.004+01:00

I'M BACK FROM MY HOLIDAY BREAK , had a great time.

TODAY & EVERY MONDAY CAROLINE & MYSELF are now setting mini challenges to inspire you craft wise . Go and check Fiskarettes for todays challenge where we have both made an example & set you a challenge just for fun and inspiration.
DONT FORGET ...... the other MIDWEEK challenge where you could win £50 worth of fiskars products theres a squeeze circle punch that i want lol ! a drill , a scissor sharpener and a craft multi tool up for grabs. Cool cool cool !!!! Check HERE for the Mid week challenge. good luck x

FISKARETTES COMPETITION win £50 products !!!

2008-10-15T20:40:00.003+01:00

Hiya everyone , If you would like to win £50 worth of Fiskars products (a drill , squeeze circle punch , Multi craft tool and scissor sharpeners ...please check out this link
Fiskarettes .Caroline has posted the competition today and it will run for two weeks.
We will be holding a competion every month this Year and watch out for a great xmas Competition later in the year that you just wont beleave the prizes ! :D
good luck everyone .