Blog Hop With A Difference.

Good morning all, what a great day to craft but then isn't every day?

I've been asked by the lovely Chris from

 Here's One I made Earlier, 

to take part in a blog hop with a difference, it's all about us crafters getting to know one another, giving a little insight into what makes us tick and showing you around a few of our friends spaces.

 I got to know Chris when we both attended the same Scrapbooking group a few years back. Chris has amazing talent in the scrapbooking department, I however used to sit and chat and sing, not much crafting was ever done by me!

So here goes, a bit about me and a few photos to help explain. I'm hoping that I don't bore you too much!

Q 1. What am I working on at the moment?

At the moment I am doing my best to work through the bits that are cluttering up my work bench.

When LCI had the Eunice and Ramsey release a while back, I somehow managed to print out several pages of the lovely "Ewe and Me" digi by mistake so they have been turning up not only together but also seperately on my cards lately. Here's a couple I made the other day!

I do rather love Eunice and Ramsey! it's a good job as I've still one page of them printed still to use!

Q 2. How does my work differ from others?

I don't really know, you tell me lol! I know I like a clean look. Saying that I love what others do, for instance, I love how some crafters are able to put lots of elements on their cards and make them look amazing, this is something that I struggle with so I've just stopped beating myself up about it and have found a clean style that works for me.

 I do like to create some interest with my

 trusty pattern makers tool!

I always resort to using it instead of a sewing machine, sometimes with a pen, it's easy to squiggle some stray threads lol!

 I've also got a bit of a thing for bunting, not the kind that requires a die but one that I've developed myself that involves hand cut triangles, inky stitching and rather more baker's twine than is probably necessary.

Oh, and tiny tags, tiny tags are a must have in my world. Hand cut generally!

Q 3. Why do I craft?

That's easy, if I didn't craft I wouldn't be me! I'm the person that at the bottom of my bag has a box with needles and thread, a crochet hook, a packet of Sharpies, odd bits of ribbon and buttons and a phone full of photos that anyone  would think belonged to a mad woman, snaps of odd things to inspire me to create at a later date. 

I'm lucky enough to work with pre-schoolers and share my love of craft with them which would also explain away the two potatoes and bag of wine corks that are at the bottom of my bag. (We did printing a few weeks back)

Q 4. How does my creative process work?

I have no idea, I can go to bed thinking about something I want to create, spend the whole night tossing and turning, making it and remaking it in my head then in the morning I can wake with a completely new idea and go with that. 

If I'm struggling, I like a wander around Pinterest, not to lift ideas but to find that spark to set my creative juices flowing again!

Well, are you still awake?

If there's anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask!

 Please take the time to visit my friends and next Monday, they will be sharing their crafting secrets and friends

 with the rest of us too.

The Crafty friends I nominate to join in with the hop are:-

 "The lovely B of Floral Fantasies!"

 I started following B way back, not long after I started my blog. B inspired me to buy my first "Speedball Brayer" I may not have ever mastered it but I gave it a go! 

"The Lovely Sally of  Scallywags"

Sally does amazing colouring and is always willing to share tips and advice, she's brilliant at CAS and has also started blogging another of my loves, crochet.

Last but by no means least is my lovely friend
"Nancy from The Fibre Bubble"
Now what can I say about Nancy, she has an amazing way with words. I found her purely by accident many moons ago, her talent for writing just draws you in, in fact the very first post of hers I read was an amazing tale about her dear mum and her hanging basket tomato plants, I clicked on "become a follower" even before I'd seen any of her wonderful card making, she writes the sort of posts that have me openly laughing aloud!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

There's A Baa-rilliant Offer!

If you've visited my blog over the last fortnight I am sure that you must have seen one of the new 
"Eunice and Ramsey"

Digi images from Ladybug Crafts Inc!

There are 16 in all and there's one suitable for most occasions !

And Guess what!
For the next 48 hours only,
Kerry is offering a generous
 30% discount
 on them all ! 

 

So if you feel the need to treat yourself you will receive a 
30% discount 
when you get to the checkout!

Now that's a baa-gain!

That makes each image around

£1.22

Go on, treat yourself, you know it makes sense! 

See you tomorrow with a card for the next

 Challenge at
Totally Ladybug Tuesday!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

Make A Note On Your Calendar!

Tomorrow's the day!

Hope you can join us,

Julie.x

A Quick Reminder

There's major excitement at

Ladybug Crafts!

Please grab this and add it to your side bar!

Exciting News!

Well, as you can see there is going to be a new release, please grab this poster and add it to your side bar to remind yourself to join the Ladybugs, you won't want to miss it! 

Have You Heard The News?

Don't forget to join us tomorrow 

At Ladybug Crafts Ink!

Hope to see you then,

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

Coming Soon!

Look whats happening soon,

A New Ladybug Release!

Please grab this and add it to your side bar. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

Who Wants To Win A £40 Voucher?.

Just a quick reminder that there's a £40 Voucher just waiting to be won!

All you need to do is get inking up those Lavinia stamps and join us in the

 Anything goes Challenge!

Here's a quick look again at my DT cards for the challenge

Thanks fr stopping by,

Julie.x

A Quick Reminder.

Just a quick reminder that there's still two weeks left to join the Ladybugs in the 

Colour Challenge.

Sorry that I've no card to share today but thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

I'm So Excited!!!!!

Go on, see if you can guess what I'm doing tomorrow............

I guess you'll need a clue.

And before you ask, no, I'm not going skiing lol!

I'm not even going to take up tree climbing......

But I might not be able to sleep and get up at the 

crack of dawn! 

Are you any closer ?

Go on, can you guess yet?????

I'm joining the Lavina Stamps Design Team!

I'm hoping to take some of my lovely followers along with me to have a play! Check out the lovely stamps here, 

Go on, treat yourself and join me tomorrow at the start of the new challenge theme!

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

I am linking to MIM where they encourage you to share cards, past and present.

Check It Out!

The new teams have been announced over at 

Southern Girls.

Call by to find out who's who and leave some word of encouragement.

Catch you later,

Julie.x

Major Excitement At Ladybug HQ.

Please grab the poster and add it to your side bar, 

The Ladybugs

 want as many people as possible to join in with all the fun!

Hope to see you Tuesday,

thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

Still Living In The Past

Ok, more cards from my archives and If I'm going to show you some more of my favourite

 LCI cling Stamps that are available in the 

70% off sale,

 I couldn't possibly forget Magnum!

He is always such fun to colour and I never get board of using him. On both of these cards I have also stamped the cake from the set to sit on his paw, the sentiments are also in the set, a real bargain at 

Sale price of £1.95

There are several other Magnums still available including Tiptoeing Lily.

I'm linking these cards to the MIM challenge where they encourage you to show favourite makes,past and present.

Thanks for stopping by,

Julie.x

Memory Lane, Trip 2

Evening, I'm back again sharing another trip  down memory lane, or rather another wander around my blog sharing some of my favourite past makes using stamps that you can find in the 

"LCI 70% off Cling Stamp Sale."

The original post where you can see this card using 

"Bathtub Nikki" is Here

The other card I'm sharing is using "Make a wish Nikki",

there are lots of other Nikki stamps to choose from,  available in the sale at only

*£1.95*

I'm going to Link this card with the MIM challenge where they allow you to share previous favourite makes.

Thanks for stopping by to share my favourite "Nikki" images, scroll down to my earlier post to see Jack!
Thanks again,
Julie.x

Look Who's Soon Arriving!

Another New Release at

Ladybug Crafts Ink!

Coming Very Soon!

Please add this to your side bar to help spread the word!

We really would appreciate it, thank you!

Catch you later,

Julie.x

Thanks Lou!

Just a quick post to say thanks to the lovely Lou

She is one talented lady, just check out my blog makeover!

I'm one happy bunny:)

Thanks for stopping by to take a look,

Julie.x

Twelve Hours And Counting

Can you tell I'm excited?

Thirteen!

Getting closer!

The Countdown Is On

Less than 14 hours to go till the fun begins!

BIG NEWS!