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Zentangle for Cardmakers online course

Feb 27, 2019 by Janis Leave a Comment

I have just completed THE most wonderful online course with Altenew.com here. I loved every moment of it.

It was a 6 day course, and we learned how to use Zentangle elements to add to our cards.

Posted in: Cards, Courses, DIY, Inspiration, Mixed Media Tagged: Altenew online course

Hydrangea layering stamp set by Altenew

Feb 5, 2019 by Janis Leave a Comment

I am sorry I have not been around for so long – time has not been my friend. The latest thing I have been interwebsing and looking at is layering stamps. They just look so beautiful and often really true to life.  I found a free online course for stamps by Altenew.com here – which … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, Courses, General, Inspiration Tagged: Altenew online course

Birthday card

Apr 18, 2018 by Janis 1 Comment

I attended a card class a few weeks back, and made this one inspired by one of the ones there. I made it specially as a commission for Judy. Here it is:

Posted in: Cards, DIY, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking Things, Tags Tagged: Cards

Easter Tags

Apr 1, 2018 by Janis 2 Comments

I have had such a wonderful time over the last few days. I have made sweet little Easter tags for my friends. I took pattern paper, cut it out into the shape of a notebook page, and inked the edges to give it a vintage look. I made little chicks by sticking eyes and beaks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, General, Mixed Media, Tags Tagged: Distress Ink, tags

Tags 2 to 5

Aug 26, 2017 by Janis 1 Comment

Here is a set of gift tags for Christmas I made with Distress Oxide inks, stencils, and some lovely shimmer white ink. There are two patterns, and I just love them both. Here is a beautiful one and every time I look at it, I can’t believe I made it. lol Here is my last … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, General, Mixed Media, Tags Tagged: Distress Ink, tags

Tags – number 1

Aug 26, 2017 by Janis Leave a Comment

Here is a tag I made for my Dad, based upon the multimedia techniques I have learned from Denise. I love them, and I feel I am getting better. Every tag is different, and I love them all. Here is the first in a series: I will be back with more later…

Posted in: Cards, General, Love this, Mixed Media, Tags Tagged: Distress Ink, mixed media, Stamping, tags

Christmas cards class

Aug 26, 2017 by Janis Leave a Comment

AAAAAAARGH! I don’t know why sometimes the images just do not post, and the spacing goes funny! Google here I come. I spent the morning making lovely Christmas cards at The Scrappers Village with the usual gang and a few new people, with Christine as the teacher. It was like a breath of fresh air, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, Courses, General Tagged: Cards

Day 46

Apr 25, 2017 by Janis 2 Comments

I have spent the whole day doing admin, and didn’t see Colin. I will see him again tomorrow, and can’t wait. I miss him, and I know he misses me. I am really worried – he had a bladder infection yesterday, and his temp was elevated. Please spare a thought for him. Today I am … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, Colin's Crash and Recovery, Mixed Media Tagged: Colin's accident, Distress Ink

Day 15 update

Mar 25, 2017 by Janis 4 Comments

What a long, but super-fun day. I have taken some time to just relax, and attended a wonderful multi-media class this morning, given by Denise van Deventer, then went to see Colin, and then went out with some friends. Colin is looking good, and I think he can’t wait for Monday so the next phase … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cards, Colin's Crash and Recovery, Courses, Getting on with normal life, Mixed Media Tagged: Colin's accident, Distress Ink
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