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Hi, my name is Jill. I am a stay at home Mummy, born in Scotland and living in Dubai. I love to scrapbook, make hand-crafted cards and paper projects. I am a full-time mummy to Adam and have a wonderful husband and great family. I love stamping and being creative. I lie awake at night thinking up new designs! Does everyone do this or is it just me? :) Thanks for stopping by. Jill x

Friday, April 12, 2013

It's a sketch at Crafty Catz

Good evening all,
 
Before I let you all know about this week's fab challenge at Crafty Catz, I just want to say thank you to everyone who has sent me thoughtful messages these last few weeks.  Although I am not getting around to blog, I am reading all your wishes and they make me realise (even more than I already knew), how fab you girls really are. 
 
Also, apologies to the Crafty Catz girls for not posting this morning.  I forgot it was Friday today! Honestly! If I had a brain, I would be dangerous!
 
Anyway, the theme at Crafty Catz is a fantastic SKETCH.  Take a look at this beauty.....
 
Here is my take on the sketch.  It was my Mum's Birthday recently and I made this card for my son to send to her. Unfortunately, we were in Dubai at the time and Mum was in hospital in UK but still, Mum loves homemade cards. She appreciates the time and effort that gets put into every one. 
 
 
I hope you will all pop over to Crafty Catz and view the gorgeous inspiration my teamies have prepared for you.  If you can join in too, that would be even better.
 
Take care and Big Hugs to all,
Jill xx
 
 
 
 

Monday, April 8, 2013

Get Well

Good evening all,
 
Here I am with my second post of the day, just before I head off to bed! Sorry i am late folks.
 
Over at Sentimental Sundays we have a fabulous new challenge for you all.
 
The theme is: Get Well (plus a sentiment).
 
I received this beautiful image from Stamp Fairy to use on my card.
 
 
If you pop over to Sentimental Sundays you will be able to view the gorgeous creations by the super talented DT ladies and we would be delighted if you join us in this challenge. 
 
Thank you for visiting. Big hugs to you all.
 
Jill xxx
 

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Happy Birthday to You

Good evening all, I am just back from visiting my Mum and i'm popping in here to add two DT posts whilst little man is in the bath, then its a quick practice of his reading book, supper then bed ...i'm shattered!
 
Firstly I am here to tell you about the One Stitch at a Time challenge this week.
 
The theme is : Anything Goes.....always  favourite!
 
Here is the card I made for the challenge using the fab 'Yo' image I received. 
 
 
I hope you will pop over to OSAAT and check out the beautiful DT inspiration and if you could join us in this challenge, that would be even better.
 
Take care. Big hugs, Jill x

Friday, April 5, 2013

Anything Goes at Crafty Catz

Good evening all,
 
I am sorry I am a few hours late with this post. Due to my Mum's poor health and the fact I am staying in UK at the moment, I am only managing to nip onto the computer for a few minutes at a time. 
 
Today, there is a new challenge at Crafty Catz.  An easy one for you all.......... Anything Goes!
 
For this challenge, I created a Mother's Day card.  Argh..... I have temporarily forgotten who the papers were by (help! senior moment I think or is it a blonde moment! Hard to tell these days!). The flowers were made using my recently purchased Sizzix stamp and die cut set.
 
 
 
Thank you for visiting and as soon as I am able, I will be around to visit our blogs.  Apologies again for not being around these days. :(
 
If you pop over to Crafty Catz blog you will be in for a treat with the beautiful creations that my DT teamies have created for you. Hope to see you joining in this week's challenge. :D
 
Big hugs, Jill x

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Shaped cards at Sentimental Sundays

Good evening all,
 
Just popping in quickly to let you know about this week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays
 
The theme this week is: Shaped Cards (plus a sentiment).
 
The sponsor is the fabulous Bubaboo Stamps....yeah, i love Bugaboo!
 
I chose this beautiful image/sentiment to use on my card.  The designer paper is My Mind's Eye 'The Sweetest Thing'.  The image has been coloured wih copics.  Hope you like it.
 
 
And a sideways view
 
 
I hope you will join in with this week's challenge and if you pop over to Sentimental Sundays, you are sure to be in for an inspirational treat.
 
Take care and Big Hugs,
Jill x
 

Friday, March 29, 2013

Swirls & Pearls at Crafty Catz

Good afternoon all,   Sorry i am a bit late with my post.  My Mum is not well and i had to make an urgent flight to UK so i can be with her.  It was all done in a few hours and i have been upside down ever since. Packing, unpacking, visiting .................
 
Anyway, im here to let you know about this week's fab challenge at Crafty Catz.
 
The theme is Swirls and Pearls...... pretty good one huh?
 
The sponsor is: Redonkulous Designs...they have some fab images.
 
Please pop over to Crafty Catz and view my DT teamies gorgeous inspiration and if you could join us in this challenge, this would be fantastic.
 
I was lucky to receive this beautiful image from the sponsor and this is what i made.... Hope you like it!
 
 
Thank you all for visiting.  I am very sorry that i have not been able to leave many commnts lately, i have not been able to spend any time in blogland but as soon as i am back, i promise i will be back to visiting and commenting again.
 
Hugs to you all and thank you so much for my very understanding DT teamies. 
 
Hugs to you all, Jill xxx
 

Friday, March 22, 2013

Sparkle & a Bow at Crafty Catz

Good morning all,
 
How are you all doing? I hope you are all well and for my visitors from the UK, i hope you are managing to avoid the snow!
 
Today i am here to let you know about this week's fab challenge at Crafty Catz
 
The theme is: Sparkle and a Bow.....it would be great if you could join us and if you pop over to the Crafty Catz blog you can view the gorgeous DT inspiration which has been created for you.
 
There are two fabulous sponsors this week.
 
 
and
 
 
I decided to make a little basket. I will fill it with chocolates and give it to my Mum when i see her next or i have a nice little scarf that will fit it perfectly. Think she'd prefer the choccies though!
 
 
Thank you for taking the time to visit me today. I hope to see your creations over on the Crafty Catz blog soon. 
:D
Take care and have a great day.
 
Hugs to you all, Jill x