Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Read the signs, the Visible Image watchful raven

Hi everyone, I am back to share another of my Design Team makes for Visible Image from the new Rooted release. Today I using the fabulous new

  Watchful Raven 

stamp set.

I do love a raven, especially when it comes to creating something a little atmospheric and mysterious, and this one certainly has plenty of character! 🖤

The whole release is available here


For my background I used Vintage photo, shabby shutters and bundled sage Tim Holtz Distress stain sprays to create an aged, earthy appearance.




I stamped the main image in Versafine Clair Nocturne and clear heat embossed it. 





Then I repeat stamped the feather around the edges to help frame the design and stamped the small birds for extra detail in the background. 


The inky splatter stamp added texture and that lovely distressed appearance I enjoy so much.



For a finishing touch I added some white pen detailing. 


I chose the sentiment "read the signs", which I think is just perfect for this card.


To finish, I distressed the edges of my panel, mounted it onto black card and then onto a white card blank. The black border helps to bring all the elements together.


I love the vintage feel of this one, and I think the Watchful Raven is going to be such a versatile stamp for all sorts of mixed media projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this has given you a little inspiration to get inky!

And remember to follow me over on Instagram where I share my creative makes most days. 


Happy crafting!

Bye for now,
Jane x


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Saturday, 7 November 2026

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Joy For You blog hop

Hi Everyone and a very warm welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Joy For You Release – Day 2 Blog Hop. 


As a special bonus this not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp The Joy of Snow 3x4 stamp will be automatically added to your cart that contains any purchase from the exclusive Joy For You collection This gift with purchase will expire 11/8 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last.

I'm delighted to be joining in with Day 2 of the Blog Hop today alongside lots of talented designers ! 🎄❤️
Please leave me a comment below to be in with a chance of winning a $25 website coupon. One lucky winner will be chosen from all the comments left on my blog post.

The new Joy For You collection is full of wonderful festive crafting inspiration, and today I'm sharing a traditional Christmas card using the Decorative Ornaments stamp set 3478ssc.

Christmas crafting is my absolute favourite and although I am not normally a big "bling girl", at Christmas out come the glitters and sparkles to add to my festive makes. This is one of the 3 design team samples I made with the decorative ornaments stamp set.


I decided to go for a classic Christmas colour combination of red, green and gold, with a little tartan thrown in for good measure!

For my background, I used a sheet from gorgeous Tim Holtz Christmas Palette paper pack. I love the traditional red tartan design, and thought it would be the perfect backdrop for these lovely ornaments.



I stamped the ornaments on red card and gold heat embossed them, adding metallic pen details to give a rich, festive appearance. I really like the different shapes and intricate patterns, which remind me of vintage Christmas decorations.



I added gold twine and foam pads to the backs of the ornaments to raise them up. 


I stuck them in place on the paper and covered the top with a strip of gold card.


For my sentiment I stamped the Merry Christmas greeting.  I grunged it up using scorched timber distress ink and framed it with more of the tartan paper. 


To create the greenery across the top of my card, I used Tim Holtz' Mini Holiday Greenery dies, cutting lots of little branches and leaves in different shades of green. 


I arranged them in layers to create a full, festive display, with the ornaments appearing to hang beneath and stuck the sentiment over the top on raised foam pads. 


I also added some little red pearls to resemble berries, and painted the leaves, berries and edges of the sentiment with the amazing new Tim Holtz Liquid Tinsel for a touch of Christmas sparkle. ✨


I love how all the different elements work together to create a traditional Christmas card with plenty of dimension and festive details. 

Here is my card once more.


There is plenty of wonderful inspiration to discover on this hop. So do make sure you follow it and visit the other participants' blogs here and check out all the other fabulous makes featuring the new Joy For You collection!





Products I used in my make are (click to be taken to the website)

I will also be sharing my other makes using this set over on my Instagram account over the coming days. The first one was shared on Thursday. Check it out here.


Remember, one lucky winner chosen from all the comments left on my post and will receive a $25 Simon Says Stamp website coupon! 🎉

And the best part? Simon Says Stamp ships worldwide, so everyone can join in the fun! 🌍💕

Happy hopping and happy crafting!

Here is the whole hop, do check out all the amazing inspiration and be in with a chance of winning a $25 coupon at every stop of the hop! 

Bye for now,

Jane x
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Friday, 6 November 2026

2026 Fall/Winter coffee lovers blog hop

Hi Everyone I am delighted to be participating as a STAMPlorations designer in this fun event. It starts today and runs until 13th November.


This is a first for me and if it is also a first for you this is the direct link with all the details.

STAMPlorations is one of the 20 generous sponsors of the hop and is Shery is offering;

1 winner a $25 prize code

2 winners a coffee-themed digital stamp (winner's choice)

Unlike most blog hops this is an event which requires you to add your projects to the linky over there. The more projects you link the more your chances are of winning. STAMPlorations also has a post sharing some more of our DT makes. Do check it out here. Also there is a sale over on the website with 30% off all coffee themed products, no code is needed. 

PLUS if you put my unique code STAMPGIRLJANE in the ADDITIONAL COMMENTS SECTION  during checkout on the STAMPlorations website,  a coffee-themed paper goods sampler will be included in your order FOR FREE. Shery has also written a post for the event on the STAMP blog which you can see here 

This is the coffee themed card I made for some inspiration


I made an autumn inspired distress stain spray background and  Sketchy coffee cups and the Coffee always stamp sets. 


I stamped the sentiment and added hearts from the sketchy cups and fussy cut the fun cups to add to the scene, 





I then mounted it onto black card and a white card blank. 

Here is it once more.


I hope I may have inspired you to play along with this fun challenge, this is the direct link again.

 Remember, the more projects you link the more your chances are of winning. The hop closes on 13th November. Good luck. 

Have fun and enjoy your coffee themed making!

Remember to follow me over on Instagram here where I share all my creative makes. 

Back soon,

Bye for now,

Jane x




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