Knitting Homework

Well I thought I would give an update on the knitting lessons. I have a book on knitted squares, which as loads of patterns for squares so that you can make up into cushions or throws. So I took this book to one of my knitting lessons as there was a square I wanted to try. The square as a leaf in one corner and it looks ace and complicated. So I asked the question on how to follow the instructions and here is what I did:

I have to admit that once I got started on the pattern and was given a few tips on the way I really enjoyed making this.

I hope you like this and please do say hi.

Luv Jane XX

My little helper

Hi guys,

I thought you may like to see my little helper. This is Smudge who is 2 years old and when I am in my craft room he comes up and stays with me. At this moment he is laid on the comfy chair asleep. Before I boil my kettle I have to put water in his bowl and then I can make myself a cup of tea. Some times he can be a pain and sprawl all over the craft area and I think this is to tell me he is the boss and not me........a true guy who thinks he is in charge....

Thanks for looking and do come and say hi.

Luv Jane XX

Knitting Lessons

Hi Guys,

Yes you have read correctly I have been having knitting lessons. I remember when I was small and my Grandma teaching me to knit and purl. I made scarves for my dolls but that was about it. I thought that Jennifer may want to learn to knit and who would teach her..............I don't think my Mum would bother who struggles to see her. So I have a wool shop just round the corner and they were giving lessons so I joined up. The first projects we made were mobile phone covers........so here are my efforts......

 This first cover is done in garter stitch which is all knit rows.

This second cover started in garter stitch and the middle done in stocking stitch......knit one row then purl one row. Do this until you have the length you need and then finish in garter stitch.

I have to admit that this third cover is my favourite and is in use and if you look very closely at the top you can just see my mobile.                                                                       

The best bit was learning to stitch the pieces up and making them look proper. I have to admit I am really proud of these mobile covers............I now have to make more for people who like them.......................Should keep me quiet for  a while.

I hope you like these and thanks for looking.

Luv Jane XX

With Love

Hi guys,

This the last card of the night. Another stamp of Koetie from Nellie Snellen. Coloured with Promarkers and layered up with Labels 2 nesties. I have used red and gold mirror card. A wide green ribbon from stash and a sentiment from the Daisy and Dandelion Christmas collection that as been sat in a cupboard for a while.

I hope you like this card.

Luv Jane XX

Wishing you a .........

Hi guys,

This is the 4th card I made......I told you I was busy tonight. The stamp is Koetie from Nellie Snellen. Another beautiful image. I used red mirror card to layer up. The backing paper is from the Daisy and Dandelion Chrsitmas collection. I used my Promarkers to colour. Also to finish it off green ribbon from the stash.

I hope you like.

Luv Jane XX

Season Greetings

Hi guys,

This is the third card I made tonight. This is a simple card but I think is so nice......even if I do say so myself.

This stamp is one of the first ever stamps I bought and it is from the Anita's collection. I still love this stamp and it looks cool coloured with the Promarkers. Just layered up with nesties and the red paper is from the Daisy and Dandelion Christmas collection.

I hope you like this one........I do LOL.

Luv Jane XX

Hi guys,

This the second card I made tonight.



I have used this design before but I do like it.

I hope you like it.

Luv Jane XX

Make A Wish for Xmas

Hi guys,

Well I have been really busy tonight making more Xmas cards. Duncan took the last 4 cards I made in earlier posts and as sold them with a demand for more. So here is the first I made tonight.

The stamp is a new addtion to the ever growing collection. It is Koetie from Nellie Snellen. I have fallen in love with this cute image. I have used my Promakers for the colour. Papers are from the Daisy and Dandelion Christmas collection. I have used my Bis Shot for the swirl.

I hope you like.

Luv Jane XX

With love at Christmas

Hi guys,

Had another tough day at work but all I wanted to do at work was Craft and then when I get home the crafting is all forgotten but I made an effort tonight and here is what I have done.

The stamp is from the Lili of the Valley collection. I do love this stamp. I used my Promakers to colour this pair in.

I used Gold and red mirror board to layer up.



You know what it like girls when making a card and you are looking for something to go with the card and what happens you find something else and start to have a little play and the card ends up a little different to what you were planning in the first place. I am glad I found the quilling papers. It is a while seen I played with this technique.

Well I am going to enter this card into the challenge over at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge as I have used red and gold. Well I hope I have used enough.

I hope you like this card.

Luv Jane XX

More Christmas cards with new stash

Hi guys,

Well yet another card made with the new stash.

This stamp is so cute and he is from the kanban Winter Wonderland collection.

I was play with my nesties and embossing folders and came up with this where the sentiment is in the fold. Ihave seen this somewhere but can not remember so thank you to the lovely person who had this on their blog and shared it.

Well I hope you like this one.

Luv Jane XX

New stamps and Christmas

Hi guys,

As the other half bought the new stash I had to use it to keep him quiet........well that is my excuse.

Here is another card I made this weekeknd with the new toys..........

This had to be the easiest one I did but my favourite. The stamp is one a got a while back in a sale and never used. I used chalks on it. The nesties were dragged out to make the aperture in the card and for a bit of layering with the stamp. The Magic Christmas is from the Kanban Betsie Bob- Magic Christmas set.

Hope you like.

Luv Jane XX

Get Sketchy and Christmas

Hi guys,

I know.......before you all start I have not posted in ages.................I craft in the attic and it gets a bit cold so I have put the heater on so I can craft and the other half bought me loads of Christmas stamps this weekend so I had no excuses not to craft.

Get sketchy had this sketch and it got me thinking......which is dangerous for me.

So what did I do with this besides burn some rubber in the head.

This is one of the stamps the other half bought me. It is from the Kanban set called Betsie Bob - Magic Christmas. Not one for Tree stamps but I do like this one.

So I hope the wait as been worth it......LOL I will try to do better.

Luv Jane XX

Get Sketchy and Flutter by Wednesday's challenges

Hi guys,

Well I have made another card this afternoon and it is for 2 challenges this time.

Flutter by Wednesday's challenge is to use a fairy, butterfly or angel.

Get sketchy is to follow a sketch.

I am also going to donate this card to Cancer Research UK so they can sell in their shops. I have a few to take on Tuesday.

Thanks for looking

Luv Jane XX

Another card for 4 challenges

Hi guys,

I can't believe that this card covers 4 challenges..............I was just concentrating on 1 challenge and realised it could be entered into another....and another........ the challenges are:

Just Magnolia - 2x2 example have to use 2 papers or 2 embellishments. For this card I have used 2 papers and a Magnolia stamp.

Friday Sketchers - To follow an very nice sketch.

Cute Card Thursday - "Make your own!" Embellishments had to be made not bought. I used parchment paper and flower punches.............I borrowed from a friend. I had to emboss the petals to make the flowers more 3D.

Allsorts - I have to be brave here and say that I was not going to enter this as I struggle with these themes. I made the card and when I looked at the lovely Edwin I just thought of Love me Tender by Elvis..............Edwin to me is a character that as to be loved he is sooooo cute.

Thanks for looking

Luv Jane XX

Cupcake with the weight gain!

Hi guys,

My other half bought me a book that showed you how to make cupcakes. This is my first effort:

I think I will give these another go. I don't think too bad for a 1st go and I know I am not that good at sewing things together.

Thanks for looking

Luv Jane XX