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Blossom bridge

Hello again! Still little sign of spring here so so thought I would continue to create my own! I absolutely adore cherry blossom and I see that the trees where I live at least are currently doing their very best to bloom! The weekend’s video tutorial was part of Lavinia stamps new product launch and… Continue reading Blossom bridge

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Curious

Hello, hope you are all doing ok. Still cold here. There’s talk of snow! My poor daffodils! The weekends project was fun to create and was inspired by seeing so many of you using the new Lavinia stamps sticker stencils. I managed to get hold of the large set although forgot to by the cork… Continue reading Curious

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Stillness

Hello friends, I hope you are well. I’m back from a brisk walk with my dogs in my local forest. In fortunately the sun was eventually defeated by the wind and there was a definite nip in the air! The dogs enjoyed it anyway. This week’s project reflects my longing for spring. Our daffodils are… Continue reading Stillness

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Joy

Hello friends, I hope you are well. Thank goodness it’s February! We are nearly at spring- what joy! Time to blow away the cobwebs of winter . Time to enjoy daffodils and spring bulbs. I love them all! Today’s project depicts the optimism of the coming weeks whatever your new season. Time for a change!… Continue reading Joy

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Courage

Hello again! Well the snow has arrived in Northern Ireland . It’s just a dusting so far but it has turned very cold. I love it when the winter weather is crisp and bright. As least I do looking through a window!! This weeks project isn’t a winter scene. It depicts a partially lit woodland… Continue reading Courage

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Dream big!

Well my friends this is the first project of 2024 and I wanted to begin with a positive affirmation . Dream big. We should never give up on our dreams. Anything is possible with faith and effort. Life is an adventure. So, here’s to a successful and positive 2024! This week’s scene explores how to… Continue reading Dream big!

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Magic and Mystery

Happy holidays and seasons greetings! I hope all is going well! This weeks project is my attempt to portrait the magic of Christmas. Childhood memories of wonder and excitement. I big part of those feelings for me was the glow of the Christmas tree lights. Ignore the fact that the little hedgehogs should be in… Continue reading Magic and Mystery

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Ice song

Hello! This week’s post is a bit of a round up. I have had two video tutorials run for Lavinia stamps recently. The first demonstrated how to create a sparkly snowflake background using the sky technique -for those last minute Christmas cards and the second demonstrated how to create perspective and reflections in an Ice… Continue reading Ice song

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Fir trees and fun!

Hello friends, I hope this week’s post finds you well! All good here. Enjoying the last of the beautiful colours of Autumn. Definitely colder but a feast for the eyes all the same. This weeks video tutorial again follows the winter theme but has a more whimsical vibe. Our delighted hare finds himself having lots… Continue reading Fir trees and fun!

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Hello snow

Hello there! No snow yet but plenty of wind and rain! Hope you are all doing well. This week continues the winter theme. I thought it would be fun to use mainly the distress oxide inks for that Misty snow look. I’m a huge fan of oxide ink. I know it has many uses particularly… Continue reading Hello snow