Yes it's been *a-hem* a while hasn't it but I'll spare you the excuses...I'm here now and hopefully back to some normality around here too...both blog and homelife that is!!!!
I'm still to get back into the 'challenge' groove but I thought I'd show you my card I'm sharing over at Make the Day Special blog today...
Yes I have the infamous Wplus9 Fresh cut florals in my posession and I'm enjoying exploring different ways to use them with the fabulous Joanna Sheen garden container dies.... this Hanging Basket is a brilliant match size wise and the perfect excuse to delve into the current trend of embossing paste :0) I still have my paste from the original trend a few years back when brass stencils were used to create the raised designs but the new plastic designs are so much easier to work with :0)
Back at the beginning of November I made this card using the Garden Trug die from Joanna Sheen... another perfect size match and what's more.... they are British designed and made dies :0)
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Now a word or two about the Make the Day Special store... Unless you've been under a rock like me *wink*.... I'm sure you know that the lovely Tara is taking over the running of the store which is temporarily closed at the moment for the change-over to happen. I know Tara is busy beavering away behind the scenes and has some great plans and new lines coming to the shop, so to keep up-to-date with news and the shop re-launch make sure you bookmark the store and blog...oh and we're also on Facebook too :0)
Thanks for stopping by
Jenny x
Welcome back, Miss Jenny! Looks like we're both returning on the same day! LOL! Both of these cards are gorgeous but that brick wall is especially stunning! I finally bought some of that paste but haven't tried it yet. Perhaps it's about time… Love those baskets too and you're right - such a perfect fit!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back, Jenny! These cards are so pretty. Love the brick wall, the lovely flowers and cute baskets.
ReplyDeleteso happy to see you back crafting jenny... have really missed seeing your clever and always fabulous cards!! your hanging basket card is out of this world fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI just visited your blog today just to make sure I did not miss anything! What a fun surprise that you post cards now! And sooo beautiful ones! Wow, the flower baskets are amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back!
Anni
Yay, so glad you are back Jenny! Both cards are stunning… just love that brick wall and those basket dies :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy you're back, Jenny ... and with such gorgeous cards! The hanging basket against the EP brick wall is simply delicious! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Jenny,you are ROCKING those JS dies! (I have found the WP9 Pretty Poinsettias fit perfectly with the trug too) and now I am going to have to get some embossing paste and some of the gorgeous new stencils popping up everywhere...sigh. You are too enabling!
ReplyDeleteLou xx
So happy to see you back Jenny! Two absolutely amazing cards...wowzers!!
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering if something was up with my blog feed as I only thought the other day - where is Jenny? Lovely to see you back and crafting with a 'bang'. Your cards are great, Especially the hanging basket one - that brick wall looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome cards, Jenny! Nice to see you back!!
ReplyDelete...and she's back! yahooo!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your gorgeous floral creations. I love your creativity!
I LOVE those cards, what fabulous designs.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Jenny. It has been so long for me too, and today I am lying on the couch with my computer in my lap catching up on many things. I came to visit and I am wowed by your awesome creations. Love those baskets and what you have done with them. The paste treatment on that wall is awesome! I was just looking into an online stenciling class. I haven't crafted for my blog in ages, though I did make some tags and cardholders for Christmas. I miss you - so glad to see you back with your wonderful creations. xo
ReplyDeleteGood grief--it has been a while. How've you been? Your cards are just gorgeous--bright and pretty and those baskets are just perfect for them.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! Very pretty cards and nice to see you back!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back hon, and with a blast too, your cards are stunning Jenny, loving the coloured textured background!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you back, my friend! These flower creations are seriously blowing me away! You never missed a beat;)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Jenny, two beautiful cards, I love the hanging basket! Great effect with the paste, wonderful 3D finish. Hope all your building work was finished in time for Christmas and the dust has settled:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Gorgeous cards Jenny - LOVE the texture paste & hanging basket :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the land of "blog" Jenny! Really missed seeing your creative take on card making.xx
ReplyDeleteOh my back with a bang! Fabulous. Awesome. What more is there to say than... wishing you a great 2014 Jenny!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :) Here's hoping life stays peaceful for you for the next bit (and oh do I hear you on the chaos!)
ReplyDeleteI love both these cards - but of course I gasped when I saw that brick wall. Oh em gee.
Wow!!! You never fail to impress Jenny. These cards are stunning!!! The yellow wall is the perfect sunshiney touch and the trug...my British Grandpa had one and I loved that thing (loved Grandpa more, but he extolled the trug's virtues on many occasions lol)! Lovely designs
ReplyDeleteReally perfect! And I love the new way you used the dies
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, welcoming you back!!!! This hanging basket looks so realistic!!!
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