Treasure Chest

Hi Everyone

At last I have been able to post, my computer is still playing up!
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, I did, spent it with friends on Christmas Day, then with my family on Boxing day.

So onto my creation!

For my nephew Joshua's Christmas present I made him a Treasure Chest. I painted it with brown acylic paint, then added some Doodlebug paper which I distressed first. I also used Inka Gold in Silver for the metal look edging. For the inside I reinforced the hinge with Bazzill cardstock, then I added a Decoupage embellishment, tissue paper and lots of chocolate coins.

Hope you like, Josh was really pleased with it.

Anyhow, have fun and enjoy the Christmas celebrations. Please feel free to leave any comments as I love reading them. I will be visiting your blogs very soon, I promise.

Big Hugs
Judex

Shine a Light

Hi Everyone

Back at last! I am having terrible problems with my computer and still am. So I apologise if I haven't visited your blog, I will do soon, I promise.

I love Lotv stamps and this cutie is adorable. I have used Copics, Flower soft, stickles, Marianne D die, gems and paper from my stash.

 

If my computer will allow I am entering this card in LOTV~Anything Goes

That's it for now. Take care

Please feel free to leave any comments as they are always appreciated.

Hugs
Judex

Funky Boy's Birthday Card (green)

Hi

Just thought I would show you this card in green, as the last one was blue.

 

Only a short post as I really need to make some more cards but my mojo seems to have disappeared ! Mind you I have been doing some cross stitch to keep me busy.

That's it for now, take care,

Hugs
Judex

Ooops!

Hello my lovely followers,

I have made a boo boo! The last item that should have have shown up on my blog is my Nesting Box, but unfortunately I created it before I went away and I forgot to change the date so it has gone in as 15th October.
Please take a look and let me know what you think.

Big Hugs
Judex

Girl's Birthday Card

Hi Everyone

This is a card that I made quite a long time a go. I made one each for my twins birthday. The dollies were made using Quickutz dies. Such fun to make.

 

Well that's it for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Hugs
Judex

Decorated Nesting Box

Hi Everyone

Sorry haven't posted but have been on holiday in the Isle of Wight with my mum, my children and my special niece. Special because I was there when she was born. I absolutely love the island. A dear friend of my mum's lent us her house for the week. The children had a fab time playing on the beach every day, mind you we did make them walk about 4 miles every other day and they didn't winge about it at all. In fact they loved it as they explored on the way.

Something different today, a decorated nesting box. I really enjoyed making this. The idea came from a lovely lady called Val at Snazzy's in Swindon. Fabulous shop full of stamps! Well worth a visit.
The box was painted using Acyllic paint and the beautiful papers are Prima Botanicals as are the flowers. Before decorating the box I distressed them using Tim Holtz Walnut Stain.

 

I have added a brad to the flowers and some embellies to the lid.

 

 

Sorry about the colouring but the papers are Green rather than Duck Egg.

 

Thank you to everyone who has left comments on any of my creations. I really do appreciate them and love reading them. You are all so kind!

Take care

Hugs
Judex

Ps: Eileen, yes the dollies are made up of different quickutz dies. Pilgrim 0772, Angel 0591, Mrs Claus 0390, Swimsuit 0363, and People DS15. XX

Funky Girl's Card

Hi Everyone

As promised a Funky Girl's Card. On this card I have used a bright background paper as it is very jazzy. Lots of orange!

 

Short and sweet this time so hope you have a lovely day and a fabulous weekend. Please feel free to leave any comments. I love reading them.

Hugs
Judex

Funky Boy's Card (blue)

Hi Everyone

Firstly thank you for all the lovely comments you have left. I love reading them and they give me so much encouragement to carry on.

Something slightly different this time. The lovely Val from Snazzy's in Swindon(you have to visit this store, stampers heaven!) talked me through how to do this and here is the result:

 

I really enjoyed making this card and it was quick and easy but very effective. Great for teenagers. Tomorrow I will post another of the same design but for a girl this time.

We had some bad news on Tuesday, our lovely cat Molly has a tumour in her abdomen. The vet said there is nothing they can do and to make a decision as to when we have her put to sleep in weeks rather than months. She has lost so much weight. The children are so upset as they have grown up with her.

Well that's it for now. Please feel free to leave any comments I do appreciate them.

Hugs
Judex

The Little Things

Hi

Back again this time with a card that someone has asked me to make for a Ruby Anniversary so I thought I would use a Lili of the Valley stamp called 'The Little Things' as it is such a cute stamp.
Magnolia Doohickeys were used for the flowers, edging and leaves. I have used quickutz photo corners and glittered them up with Stickles along with the flowers. The papers were from my stash as well as the embellishments. I wanted an aged look to the papers and Adage ticket so I did this with Tim Holtz Distressed Ink pads as well as the sentiment for which I printed from my computer. All the colouring has been done using Copics.
I have now bought a book on using Copics but have yet to pick it up from the shop I ordered it from. Mind you I would much rather go on a course to perfect it. Maybe one day.

 

That's it for now. Please feel free to leave comments, it is very much appreciated as any crafter will tell you! Take care.

Hugs
Judex

Wedding Couple

Hi Everyone

Today is World Cardmaking Day! So I have decided to make a card to enter the LOTV competition with a stamp called Wedding Couple. It is a such a cute stamp.

 

 

 

I have used papers and embellies from my stash, Magnolia Dies for the flowers and leaves, Stickles Stardust (lots of it) and Twinklets, Copics to colour, LOTV sentiment, Spellbinders die, lace, Quickutz corner die and Bazzill cardstock.

That's it for now, enjoy the sunshine. We are having a barbeque with some friends today so off to prepare everything now.

Take care
Hugs
Judex

Jam Tilda

Hi Everyone

Gosh another lovely day today and it is nearly October!
Here is my first attempt at using lace. Didn't turn out too bad I think.
I just love the Tilda stamps and this one is called Jam Tilda. I have coloured her onto Copic paper then cut around and stuck onto the nesties oval shape. I do like how the colours come out on Copic paper, shame it's only paper though would be better as card.

 

Well hope you are enjoying the sunshine, my nephew is keeping me on my toes so best go and amuse him.

Hugs
Judex

Paul Texting

Hello Everyone

Another sunny day. We are so spoilt!
This card is a bit of a cheats one on my behalf as one of my twins Aimee coloured most of it in. She has done a fab job. Aimee and Jessica wanted a card for one of their tutors that are leaving. The stamp is called Paul Texting by Mo Manning, which was quite apt really as that is the name of their tutor.

 

The papers are from Papermania and the nesties are Pennants. That's it for the mo. Please feel free to leave any lovely comments as they are always appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of the day and have fun!
Hugs
Judex

Mimi on a Chair

Hi Lovely followers,

Here is the last of my Decoupage for now. Definately have one other out of this range to make so when I get round to it I will post it.

 

I really like this card, such lovely bright colours and I think the image is so cute.

Take care for now. Thank you for all your lovely comments I do appreciate them.

Hugs
Judex

Panda With Flowers

Hi Everyone, as promised another decoupage card. This time a cute Panda holding flowers. Again the sentiment hasn't come out very well. Shame as card looks so much better in the flesh!

 

Will post last of the Decoupage I have made for the moment tomorrow. Bet you can't wait! lol
Take care for now. Please feel free to leave me any comments.

Hugs
Judex

Mimi with Flowers

Thought I would make a few decoupage cards as I find these nice and easy to make and quick especially good at the moment as my gorgeous nephew is staying with me for a little holiday and 3 year olds are not very good at letting you craft!

 

Unfortunately the Happy Birthday sentiment doesn't show up very well, but it actually looks ok with the gold.
Will post another one tomorrow. Take care and please feel free to leave any comments as they are always appreciated.

Hugs
Judex

Tilda with Hawaii Flowers

Hello Everyone

Well the children are back at school now. Must admit I miss having them around. The house is so quiet, mind you more time to craft!

This card was created using the Tilda with Hawaii Flowers stamp. I have also used Martha Stewart Frond Punch and edger punch, Flowers, ribbon and butterfly are from stash. The sentiment was from a special offer that Qvc were doing at the time.

 

Well that's it for now, please feel free to leave comments as they are very much appreciated.

Hugs
Judex

Especially for you

Hi Everyone

Sorry haven't posted in a while, been busy with school holidays, Spring/Summer cleaning children's bedrooms ( how boring, but where is Father Christmas going to put new stuff !!)

Now for my card, for which I have used Tilda with a small gift stamp, V&A Hanoverian linen paper, Copics to colour, Martha Stewart Branch Punch & Doily Lace Edge Punch, Sizzix Frame back, Ornate #3,

I really must invest in a good camera as unfortunately I am having to scan my photos in at the moment and they are not showing the colours up very well.

Anyhow that's it for now, it is raining here at the moment, my son Sam is on holiday in Wales with his auntie and uncle + his cousins, poor things as the weather has not been too good. Mind you children would still make sandcastles in the pooring rain !!

Take care all.

Hugs
Judex

Milly Cuddle Time

Hi All

Another post from me, two in two days not bad eh?
I love this image from LOTV, mind you I love all of their images. How could you not. So I have created a lovely bright cheerful card. Yellow is such a happy colour I think........

I have used Paper Pizazz: Girls: Baby & Toddler papers. Lotv image + sentiment. Nesties, buttons, copics to colour, flower and gems from my stash and a Marianne D die.
Well hope you have a lovely day, I am off to walk my dog with my partner and son as the twins stayed at a friends last night in a tent in their back garden...!!  Actually there were seven of them and apparently they were all asleep by 11. Well done girls.
Please feel free to comment. It is always appreciated.
Until next time.

Hugs
Judex

40th Girly Card!

Hi All

I'm back with another card. This is a card I make alot so thought I had better add it to my blog. I love this design, very girly although very fiddly to make. I cut a template out by hand (template bought from shop), glue fancy wool around the boot and add glitter in between (very messy). For the heel I cut out gold card, stick onto boot and add embellishments to the top of the heel.(click on piccy to get bigger image). I use a craft punch to cut out handbags and add embellies. I then position the boot on the card using sticky foam.

I have added  'special friend' using the Doodlebug Simply Sweet mini rub ons. These are fab to add that personal touch to a card.
Please feel free to comment I really appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Take care all.

Hugs
Judex

Little Boys Birthday Card

Hello to all my lovely followers. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it !
What happened to the weather today? One minute it was 24 degrees then it rained and went down to 18. Had to put a fleece on and ended up walking my doggy in the rain. Why didn't I go this morning???

Anyhow here is a card I have made for a very special little boy, my gorgeous nephew Joshua who will be 3 soon.

It is quite simple but I love the colours!

Well that's it for the moment. Better go and make some new cards now as my list of lovely followers is slowly growing and I don't want to disappoint. Take care and have fun.

Hugs
Judex

Best Friends

Hi

I know it has been along time but I have had a few problems with the card I have been using to stamp my images on. I had to go out and buy new card as the one I used made my Copics bleed, totally ruined my image that I had coloured. So disheartening. But here is the finished article.....

This is a Lili of the Valley Stamp and it is absoloutely gorgeous. I have used Copics to colour, Martha Stewart Edging Punch, Frond Punch, Marianne D die cuts, Bazzill Cardstock, embellies and paper from my stash.
Until next time, take care.

Hope you like it. Please feel free to comment.

Jx

Fishing!

Hi

I'm so excited I have my first follower, thank you Catherine.
Been a little while since I last posted. Thought I would have a go at making a boys card, It has taken me all morning to make this and the poor dog is desperate for a walk. I really struggle to design boys cards because of not being able to put pretty things on them but I love these stamps from lili of the valley so couldn't resist.

I have to give credit to Bev Rochester for the tutorial for the sky, which I love. I have used Copics to colour this image and various papers and embellishments from my stash. Think I will use papers that aren't so similar next time so that they will stand out. Please feel free to leave any comments they are much appreciated.
So that's it for now best go now and walk my poor doggy.

Jx

Teenagers Birthday Card

This is a birthday card I made for a friends teenage daughter.

I have used Moxie Classic Unicase Alphabet Set by Quickutz,  paper and flower from my stash, Doodlebug Simply Sweet mini rub-ons and peel offs.
The quickutz alphabets are so versatile to use on cards. Mind you they are also good to use on storage boxes etc.. You could also embellish them with rhinestones like I have on this card.
I will be posting more cards shortly so come back soon.

Jx

Holy Communion

This is my first blog so here goes.






I have used mulberry paper, rhinestones to make up the cross, peel offs and the sentiment which was computer generated.
My twins went to a Holy Communion party a couple of  weekends ago so I made a card for each of them to take.
Having twins means double of everything when invited to parties!

I have used Sitting Angel Tilda stamp (I love these stamps), Copics to colour, Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Nesties and the sentiment was computer generated. I have added some glitter glue to the wings but it doesn't show up in the picture very well.

I wanted the cards to be very different and quite simple. The girl whose party they went to is called Angel so I thought this card was very apt.

Jx