Phoenix Inspirations

First of June today - yikes how time is flying! Time for another Mojo Monday  challenge too. Here is this week's sketch I went for the easy option and chose the square card to make - although not so easy lining up my paper for those triangles - take a look This is a whole mixture of stuff - Elegant Soiree and Springtime Vintage DSP, Bliss and Vintage Vogue stamp sets and (nicked form Bev) a flower die and ribbon. Also used Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy inks. So glad I didn't opt for the circle sketch although I do think that this technique makes a lovely effect. Bye for now - Jacqueline xx.

Hello folks - it's good to be back crafting again, Dad is out of hospital and doing well so all is good with the world. Today I arrived home and within minutes BF Bev arrived ready for action. We decided on two challenges - Mojo Monday  - sketch and the colour combo from Simply Stampin' Unfortunately I don't have any Daffodil Delight, I do however have some Summer Sun which although is retired I still have a lot left. Here is my card I borrowed Bev's stamp sets again and used the Bliss set and the new Strength and Hope. I layered the moth on 3D foam pads and added a bit of bling for some sparkle. The ribbon has been ruffled by pulling one of the middle strands - quite a good effect I think. I'm going to be busy this week I think - I've a lot of challenges to catch up on! - see you soon - Jacqueline xx.

I love Tuesdays - I get to do my favourite thing - crafting - and with my best friend - Beverley. Well, today we have had a ball. Bev wanted to enter a blog challenge so we plumped for the sketch over on Mojo Monday Bev did her card as the sketch was and you can see her card on her blog (see side bar) - I had such fun watching her ruffle her red ribbon. I on the other hand decided to rotate the sketch but I also got to use Bev's fab new Bliss stamp set. It's from the latest Sale-a-Bration and unfortunately now retired but I love it - take a look I have used Baja Breeze card stock along with some more of my Elegant Soiree DSP. The label is from my *Very New* Baby Blossoms set and the center has been raised up with 3D foam pads. I have used Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy ink and a tiny scrap of Very Vanilla ribbon. I love the Bliss set and really wish I had been able to get it - oh well will just have to get Bev to come round more often!!!!! Bye for now - Jacqueline xx.