Creative stamping magazine issue #86

I am delighted to be in print again in the latest edition of Creative Stamping magazine. Issue #86

I have a 3 project mixed media cards feature using the gorgeous set of stamps which comes with the magazine called "By the water".

 and the fab RSPB kingfisher die and stamp combo which comes with this edition.

These are 2 of my cards which have already be shown on social media so I can share them here. Due to all the Covid19 pandemic restrictions this edition is late out and one of my makes was for Father's day...but this can be some inspiration for next year! This is the magazine's photo..

 It's a rocker card and full instructions of how to make it are in the magazine.

Below is my own photo of it.

This is my second card

and my photo

But you'll have to treat  yourself to the magazine to see my third one!

However I always make a few extra cards with the stamps so here is a bonus card I can share here.

I made the background with brushos and infusions. 

This edition is on sale now in supermarkets, W H Smith or on line. This is one of the on line sales links . I am sure it will be very popular as the stamps are brilliant and also perfect for masculine makes. Don't leave it too long if you would like a copy as some editions do completely sell out. As they say, when it's gone it's gone!

I would like to enter my birthday card into the following challenges;

Stamping sensations 1/3 make it masculine

Simon says stamp Monday summer memories this scene reminds me of summer days in my local park, feeding the ducks by the lake.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Back soon,

Bye for now,

Jane x

Giveaway winner and a taste of Tuscany

Hello friends.  I am back not only with my giveaway winner but also to share some photos of our holiday.  Yes we managed to escape to Italy for a week and got home on Monday. It was such a wonderful week and where we stayed in the middle of a wine estate in Tuscany meant there was no need to socially distance as there was no one around for miles!

As the week progressed it got hotter and hotter so the pool was bliss. 

The grounds provided perfect crafting inspiration.

The only sounds were the bees buzzing and the chirrup of the crickets. 

So back to my winner. All the names and multiples were put into a hat and my Hb pulled out..

drum roll....

I was delighted to see Vivienne's name as she has been a rock and total supporter of my blog since I started writing it 10 years ago. Even though she no longer blogs she still comments on all my blog posts, even if I have 2 in a day at the beginning of the month. Thanks V you really are a deserving winner. I will get your prize posted by the end of the week. 

My creative project today is one of the holiday makes I made in Tuscany. There were so many delightful spots to craft from like the one below.  

While away I decided to make a series of ATCs which I may make a little booklet for when I get the chance. 

You can follow me on Instagram; here or search for me as @jane.tyrrell . Those of you who do will have seen them but this is my challenge entry for today.

All the products are Tim Holtz.

I would like to enter it into the following challenges;

Dragonfly dreams 1/3 anything goes
Simon says stamp Monday summer memories
Creative artiste 1/3 anything goes
We love to create 1/3 anything goes

I will share some more photos of our Italian getaway soon, meanwhile is steaming here in the South of England. It reached 37c yesterday during the day here and it was still 28c at 10pm!
Phew! Today it's steaming away but I do think a storm is brewing....

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Back soon,

Bye for now,

Jane x

Oh and a little heads up that I am in print again with a 3 card mixed media feature in the latest edition of Creative stamping magazine. Issue #86 which is on sale now!

I'm back on Friday with a blog post sharing a couple of my makes and 1 made just for sharing here at Jane's Journal!

Swim deeper

Good morning, I am here today with my 2nd design team project for our current August challenge over at Country View Challenges

The theme is a very apt one for summer, it is Oh I do like to be beside the seaside and you can find all the details here. So obviously we would like to see all your seaside themed projects.
I love collecting shell as I walk along the beach and have lots around my house and in my studio.
One of the best places I find shells is down at my daughter's, Lee on the Solent, the beach is literally full of them.

They regularly get put on the sandcastles.

 I just love shell hunting.

For this project I used another of my favourite seaside themed stamp sets.This one is by Visible Image and is called Dare to swim. The seashells are from their Mythical mermaid set
I added some sand texture paste to card and when  dry sprayed with some fossilized amber distress oxide.

 I used the Visible Image fishnet stencil and added salty ocean distress ink.

to make this background

I then stamped the large jelly fish onto a left over piece of acetate and coloured with alcohol ink. When dry I added some glossy accents and a sprinkle of glitter.

I stamped the shells onto mop up card and the sentiment and fussy cut everything out.
Here is my finished card.

and a couple of close ups

 I would like to enter my card into the following challenges;

Gem of a challenge 3/3 anything goes
Simon says stamp Wednesday anything goes
A bit more time to craft 3/3 anything goes
The artistic stamper 3/3 anything goes
Crafters' castle 3/3 anything goes
Love to craft 3/3 anything goes
Crafty calendar 3/3 anything goes

I hope I may have inspired you to join in with our August "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" challenge. You can use any stamps/products, the choice is yours. 

You can enter our challenge as many times as you like and combine with other challenges. There is also a £20 crafting voucher up for grabs to the lucky randomly selected winner to spend over on the Country View Crafts on line store. Remember that UK postage and packing from CVC is free on all orders over £7.50! Once again all the details for the August challenge can be found here.

I will be back very soon with the winner of my recent 10th bloggerversary giveaway.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Back soon

Bye for now

Jane x