Something non Christmassy for a change

Sal at work is leaving us - I am particularly sad about this as she is a total breath of fresh air. She is always cheerful, a children's advocate , honestly I think she is sooo good at her job. So I needed to make her a card - her next job is as a Social Worker so I thought this was a fab image to use.


Sorry the light has been abysmal here today. Cardstock is Bazzil, papers by Stella Rose - Loved them as soon as I saw them and they seem to team up well with everything else.


Had to make a box to go with it as the roses won't fit in an envelope. Saw this ex class stamp at Embsay today and so as I thought it said what I wanted I stamped a few and added one to the box. So there it is and on 31st December Sal leaves us for her next challenge. I hope she continues to work with the passion I have seen over the last 8 years if so the nations vulnerable children will have one helluva champion for their rights xx

Try it on Tuesday and some pressies

I know its Wednesday but Hubby and I snuck away overnight on Monday for a little trip up north to Dumfries to see our lovely friends Janet and Chris - so here I am late again!

Tags over on the TIOT challenge so here is mine - Clover and watermelon adirondack inks and a little faux bleach with water - overstamped with a paperartsy sprig stamp and then a blonde moments bauble embossed and added. Some gold backing paper and a huge ribbon and its done. Do stop by the challenge blog here to see my team mates work.

Here is a couple of pressies I can share with you following a pattern by Joanne Wardle here

I just missed out the pocket and added some crochet flowers - thanks Mum!

I think these are fab for token gifts - just beware I got my bottles from the £1 shop - I bought these 2 then a few weeks later bought another 2 and the second 2 are fatter and a little larger than these so I need to make some pattern adjustments - shame I had already made the covers! now I need to do some speed knitting to get them finished!

Another card from Claxby

Had a play with some stamps I got in the sale last year whilst at Claxby - along with my distress inks and Barbara's gorgeous dies this little piece came together. Its not quite what I imagined when I began but there again not many things turn out the way you expect do they?

Its a very wild and windy day here in Skipton. the back yard is flooded and I am hoping it wont creep under the door. I wonder if the roof ridge tiles are holding or if the loft is leaking???? argghh best go check....

stay safe, dry and warm wherever you are today xx

Janet

These 3 designs......

Are based on some by Barbara Hancock one of our lovely hosts at Claxby Retreat. I love the gorgeous ruffle binding and lace by stampin up - stamps also by stampin up and the punch too - gorgeous marianne creatable design leaves and a lush rose - thanks Ali x
Here it is with a touch of red and a button instead of the rose.
I also loved this die which Barbara had used to make a similar card - my twist is the fir cone backing papers, stamped image cut out and lace bow. I must get me some more dies - Santa can you hear me...............?

My Try it on Tuesday entry is over at my Christmas blog where this week the challenge is all about the big guy do hop on over for a peep here

More projects from Claxby retreat

Initially Michelle and I were going to give a candle making tutorial however with lots of factors against it that didn't happen so I took along some candle tealights to do a tiny tutorial on making a tealight card. Once the basics have been done everyone set about decorating their own so here is my version.
Love love love that snowflake die from spellbinders but its a devil to release from the die - would love any tips you may have! Borrowed Joannes inverted corner punch from woodware (thanks hun)- I must get me one of these!

This is the inside - rather blurry but lush papers - not sure of the make but double sided for twice the luxury!
Here is the front of another one I made too - Gorgeous Reindeer designed by Mr Holtz!

Hope your weekend has been good - I've been at work for most of it but took the kids , from work, to see Santa today and do their Christmas shopping so its been a rather festive shift!

Keep warm folks and thanks for stopping by xx

Janet

So what Rocks my world this first Friday in December???

Been AWOL again from the Friday rockin posts but Friday does tend to be a bad day for me time wise - I really should be a little more organised and prepare the post in advance!

So things to be thankful for

The wonderful retreat last weekend - as always spending time with those friends is very special and makes my world brighter for it.

My Family for allowing me the indulgence of Me time - I think they know just how much it means to my mental wellbeing to have that time to relax and craft - goodness knows what I was like 7 years ago before I found papercrafting!

My Mum for looking after Tim and Megs for me ensuring they did not live on eggs for the whole weekend (both love them!)

Michelle for taking me and bringing me back safe - not moaning about my snoring and letting me borrow all the bits and pieces I had forgotten to take with me!

The Craft club ladies - what a hoot we had last night at our Christmas social evening - lots of yummy food and a fabulous rendition of the 12 days of Christmas crafting style - they are such a game bunch of ladies. Michelle recorded it so hopefully it will be on you tube soon so I will share!

Also to Kate and Georgina for helping write the lyrics - you never know one day it could be a hit!

I am grateful to have got through a whole 3 weeks without chocolate! I have been diagnosed a type 2 diabetic - no surprise really for this rather rotund gal however as a self confessed chocoholic I do know that is where my problem lies and I'm the only one who can change it. I am getting awful sweet cravings which so far I am staving off with dried fruit - yes I know thats not the best food to eat either but it is better than the chocolate. I have to be realistic and take little steps if I am to be successful in keeping the sugars in control. So far so good - I seem to have shed a few pounds too.......

So all in all a lot to clap about

here is Spring and Autumn to complete my Mollies four seasons - which one is which you decide!

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you have a great weekend x

Janet

From Winter to summer!

Here is my summer version of the little frames - It was fun playing with the summer Mollies again and using summery colours. The papers are by K&Co and are lovely muted colours.

Thanks to Joanne for the finishing ribbon touches - I had only taken reds and browns to Claxby so was lacking a little ribbon in the right colour.

Day off today so a few jobs, a little shopping then craft club tonight! We are having a little social time with nibbles as well as our crafting - I think I may take along Mr Buble for company - well its rude not to share him don't you think???