Twinkling Christmas Birdhouses

Inspired by an entry from Ally at Octobers Team Training Day here,  I've made this birdhouse display using the Milk Carton Die from Stampin' Up! The vellum as the window is perfect to give that diffused light from the battery tea lights inside. Boy do they twinkle! The roof is made from the Top Note Die, cut in half and overlapped - this isn't my idea, another very talented demonstrator Joanne Gelnar gave me this idea. The roof is then embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, and the stamp set is 'Pines & Poinsettas.

Apologies for the very dull photography - the days are so dark it's a real struggle to get a good photo at the mo.

Thanks for all the lovely comments on yesterdays Tissue Holders. I'll have more to show you soon.

Jo

Get Well Soon Owl Punch Tissue Holders

I'm off to Convention next week and on my return I've got a VERY busy few weeks. I've 2 craft fairs in one weekend so I'm trying to get myself organised before I go away.

I've made a few of these Tissue Holders. I designed these based back in March as the M&T's for the Charity Event I organised. 

The owls have been made to look like nurses - aren't they cute! Jules told me how to do the nurses hat which is the chest part of the owl punch and the cross is one of the itty bitty punches.

Must crack on with some 'male' versions now.

See you soon,

Jo

Stampin' Up! Timeless Portrait Fabric Project

When I was at school, many moons ago, one of my favourite subjects was Needlework. I love sewing -always have done and always will, and I don't know why I didn't take a up a carreer in Home Furnishings to be honest.

Yesterday whilst having my daily fix of Pinterest I found a blog with a FREE pattern for a little handbag. Jake and I were doing a bit of baking at the time so while the muffins were in the oven  I downloaded and set to work. Needless to say by bed time and all the other things that were going on yesterday I had completed my project.

Would you like to see?

TIMELESS PORTRAIT FABRIC BAG



Where the strap is attached I've added a Vintage Brad.

And another Vintage Brad to the centre of the fabric rosette.

The bag secures together with a magnetic snap.

And as you can see it's all nicely lined with an inside pocket as well.

I so love this bag and once the party is over tonight the sewing machine is coming back out again.

The blog for this clever and generous lady that created this pattern can be found here. You can make one for FREE with her pattern but if you wish to make lots and sell them she asks you buy the pattern and the licence to sell.

Right, I really must do some cleaning!

See you soon!

Jo

Paisley Petal Scrapbook Kit - layout #2

Ok, so layout #2 has finally arrived.

The Paisley Prints Scrapbook kit is £15 and packed with product. If you'd like to purchase a kit I have 2 left. Details of the contents, how to purchase and layout #1 can be found here.

This wasn't an easy page to photograph with our dark days at the moment. It's much nicer in real life. I've used French Foliage for the stamping and the NEW Bigz Alphabet Simple Numbers for the title. The Full set is a bit pricey at £80.95 but I bought it with 50% off with the NEW HOSTESS PLAN which is amazing!

To find out more on how to get products at HALF PRICE, visit the Stampin' Up! Homepage here and if you fancy hosting your own home workshop and live local to Dorset, I would love to come along and Demonstrate techniques, provide your guests with a FREE make & take and have a fun few hours crafting. Please email  me for more info or to book a date which suits you. You'll have a great time - I promise!

We're having a Firework Party at home tonight. The 'arena' is set - so hubs has advised me, the chilli is cooking, jack pots are waiting to go in the oven, so I'd better get a bit of housework done before our guests arrive.

Be back soon with some sewing projects I've been making over the weekend with our NEW Designer Fabrics.

Jo