My blog post today is part of a Blog Hop for my good friend Tara Cardwell (aka Craftalicious). Myself and the rest of the DT from Make the Day Special Stamp Store are joining together to say a huge "Thank You" to Tara for the amazing job she does running the online store here in the UK. Tara works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring us those 'must have' brands of stamps, dies and much more from across the Atlantic... her passion and work ethic shines through in the excellent service she provides ..... Oh and not to forget her hubby Rick, who helps and supports her too :)
We thought a blog-hop would be the perfect way to show our appreciation and we've chosen the themes of food or cats for our projects.... an odd pairing I know but alongside crafting both figure prominently in Tara's life :)
Tara is a keen cook so I went back to basics and used the Stamp your own Salad set from Hero Arts to make a water-coloured piece which I then couldn't bare to chop up so I used it as a front cover for a note book.....
I love this stamp set so much... (think I've said that before *wink*) and I just love using it with distress inks and water too for a water-colour effect. I made the notebook with the We R Memory Keepers Cinch..... frivolous treat for myself last Christmas!! The lettering is cut with a die by Avery Elle and to seal the whole thing I've used the Distress Micro Glaze.... brilliant for stopping the Distress inks from reacting again with water!!
Hopefully the postie will be delivering this little gift today ...... I hope you like it Tara :)
It's time to send you on your way to the next stop on the hop which is Jill..... I can't wait to see what everyone else has made so I'll hop along with you too :)
A full list of the DT blog links are over at Make the Day Special Stamp Store Blog if you get lost along the way!!
Happy Hopping :)
Jenny x
Oh wow Jenny, I love your creativity. You always come up with the most perfect ideas ...if anyone needed selling on this stamp set ...this has done it.
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Just love this Jenny, and who wouldn't want to receive this in the post?????
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift, Jenny! I'm sure it will delight Tara and Rick and will hold many of the delicious recipes Tara keeps teasing us with. Thanks so much for being part of the hop, you are amazing, girl!
ReplyDeleteI left before the postie but it will be a lovely thing to open when I get home. Thanks so much for making it for me - and for the surprise hop. I'm going to be overly emotional by the end of it I can tell!
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(and Rick!)
Wow!Wonderful idea and gift!Love it!
ReplyDeleteHow could she not like it, it's so pretty and bright.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are the watercolor queen and you make it look so effortless! :D
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous! I've been eyeing up the Cinch, and am trying hard to resist - after seeing this, it will be even harder! xx
ReplyDeleteas always, sooooo awesome Jenny! I love my Cinch too - and this has inspired me to give it some love again :)
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Jenny! That notebook is just so precious - you are so clever :)
ReplyDeletethat is a wonderful notebook. I love the print. craft on!
ReplyDeleteThis is completely gorgeous. Sublime colouring and so much pattern yet doesn't look busy at all! x
ReplyDeleteSUPER!!! so gorgeous and fun!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know there was a glaze, but I'm glad you used it to preserve this piece of art!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so pretty, Jenny ... such lovely watercolouring ... a fabulous gift! Hugs, Anita :)
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