Hooked On Craft Challenge #14

Oooh, not long now till the jolly man in the red suite arrives. We are all getting excited here in our home. My sister and her family are all coming down to Canberra to celebrate with us. I can't wait. I had the most wonderful visit from my Mum and Nan last week. It was only for a few days but I loved every moment of it.

I had better get back to the challenge hadn't I. Your challenge is to create something with a christmas theme. Too easy huh.

I have used these adorable little christmas bears from Hooked on Craft to make some gift tags. Be sure to pop on over to the Hooked On Craft Challenge blog for more gorgeous inspiration from the DT.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Hugs xo Jackie

Gift for Lauren...

I wanted to share with you a gift I made for my daughter Lauren. With help from my beautiful and extremely talented friend Kylie, we managed to get this finished in 2 days lol. Click on the image for a closer look. I'm absolutely over the moon with how this turned out and Lauren couldn't get the smile off her face. That makes it all worth while.

I hope you're all having a lovely day. Hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's December Challenge

Well we are at the beginning of my favourite month of the year. I had my birthday 2 days ago and my beautiful daughter Lauren is celebrating her 15th Birthday today. Happy Birthday sweetie. Then of course it is nearly Christmas. Which leads us into Bec's Challenge, so of course it has to be "Christmas theme"

The flowers, charm and spellbinder dies used on this gift bag are all available from Bizzy Bec's Store. For more details about this challenge, including prizes and stunning DT inspiration, pop on over to the Challenge Blog.

Enjoy your day, hugs Jackie xo

Hooked On Craft Challenge #13

Welcome to this fortnights challenge over at Hooked On Craft Challenges. Our theme this time is WINTER WONDERLAND. This challenge will run from 28th Nov through 10th Dec.

For my step card, I have used a poinsettia flower, SANTA WITH TREE and SNOWMAN stamp which you can purchase from from Hooked on Craft.

For more more details about this challenge and truly stunning creations from our DT, pop on over to the Hooked on Craft Challenge blog.

Have a wonderful day. Hugs Jackie

Hooked On Craft Challenge # 12

Hello everyone and welcome to this fortnights challenge over at Hooked On Craft Challenges. Our theme this time is "SOMETHING PUNCHED". This can be from punches or dies. This challenge will run from the 14th Nov through 26th Nov.

For my card, I have used the sweet turtle and sweet elephant which is available from the Hooked on Craft Store. For more details about this challenge, including prizes and DT inspiration, head on over to the Hooked on Craft Challenge Blog.

Enjoy your day, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's November Challenge...

Welcome to this months Challenge at Bizzy Bec's. Your creations last month were simply gorgeous. Your challenge theme this month is "Circles". Pretty easy huh?

I have used the sweet little image called "thinking of you" from the S.W.A.L.K range at Bizzy Bec's. The spellbinder circle and lacey circle dies are also available from Bec's online store. While you're there, check out Bec's amazing sales she has at the moment and all the gorgeous new products in store and for pre-order.

For more details about the challenge and gorgeous DT inspiration, head on over to Bizzy Bec's Challenge Blog. Be sure to leave the ladies some love while you're there.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge #19

Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks challenge over at Cuddly Buddly. It was my turn to choose a theme for this challenge so I went with a recipe...3 FLOWERS, 2 BUTTONS and 1 RIBBON.

For my card, I used the adorable "Two Teddy Bears" image designed by Eline Pellinkhof and available at Cuddly Buddly.

My beautiful sister is having a little boy in January, so this will be the perfect card for her.

I'm looking forward to seeing your ideas for this challenge. Be sure to pop on over to the Cuddly Buddly Challenge Blog for more DT inspiration and details on the prizes.

Have a lovely weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft... Challenge # 11

Wow, you all blew us away with your amazing creations for our last challenge. Boy there is so much talent out there. Anywho.. our theme for this fortnights challenge is "HALLOWEEN". This challenge will run from 31st Oct through 12th November.

I have used the adorable Dracula and Mummy Bear from Hooked on Craft.

Be sure to pop on over to the Hooked on Craft challenge blog to see the "amazing" creations from our lovely DT.

Have a great day, Hugs xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft... Challenge #10

Welcome to this fortnights challenge over at Hooked on Craft. The theme for this challenge is "SOMETHING SPOOKY" and will run from the 17th till 29th October.

I have used the adorable little Dracula Bear from Hooked on Craft and made him his own coffin. I found the template for the coffin over at Martha Stewart.com. The mesh ribbon, pearls, doily, rose and leaves are all available from Hooked On Craft. My leaves and pearls started out white, I just coloured them with my copic markers.

For more details about this challenge, pop on over to the challenge blog. I'm really looking forward to seeing your creations.

Hope you have an amazing day, hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Challenge #15...

Welcome to this weeks Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge. Our theme this week is "CHECK IT OUT". So we are wanting to see you use checks, plaid or tartan patterns on your project.

For my card this week, I have used a Bits of Ivory image called "Milly's bug lantern" For more details about this weeks challenge and for amazing DT inspiration, pop on over to the blog. While you are there, you must check out what the lovely Kim has been up to. There are wonderful surprises for you all. This is what she has said...

Hi Folks – I’ve been noseying through a lot of the older discontinued digi products here at Cuddly and decided that as times are hard for many people in this economic climate that instead of them just sitting there in the data base doing nothing that many of these old images might be better off coming out of retirement as they could very well be a blessing to some folks … so if you nosey around my (Cuddly Buddly), Lilyboo and Picture Kitchen sections of the site, you should spot a fair few digis for FREE!!!!

How fantastic is all that? Told you it was wonderful...

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I'm really looking forward to seeing your creations this week.

Hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's October Challenge...

Oh my gosh. I can't believe it's October. The 5th of the month means another great challenge over at Bizzy Bec's. Our theme this month is "GIRLS AND PEARLS".

The 5th of October is also my beautiful BFF's birthday. Happy Birthday Kylie! Hope you have a wonderful day.

I decided to attempt a shaker card this month and was quite happy with the way it turned out. I used the adorable S.W.A.L.K stamp "Blooming Wonderful", magnolia butterfly and key dies, spellbinders oval and scallop oval dies and flowers, all of which were purchased from Bizzy Bec's Online Store.

For more details on this months challenge and for fab DT inspiration, head on over to the Challenge Blog.
Thank you for your visit..

Enjoy your day, hugs xo

Hooked On Craft... Challenge # 9

Welcome to this fortnights challenge over at Hooked on Craft. Your challenge is "ANYTHING BUT A CARD". So it could be a bookmark, tag, scrapbook layout or off the page project.

I decided to go with a corner bookmark. You can find the tutorial for it over at Splitcoast Stampers. Very easy to make and uses very little card stock. The adorable little bear is called "honey bear cooking". He, the flowers, leaves, doily and pearls are all available HERE at Hooked on Craft.

I'm really excited to see what you all come up with for this challenge. Make sure you head on over to the Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous creations from the rest of the team.

Enjoy your day. Hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge # 13

Hello everyone. Welcome to this weeks challenge over at Cuddly Buddly. The theme this week is 'BIG IT UP'. So we are wanting to see a big number or letter included on your project.

I have used the adorable Toby Tumble Tea Time from Pachela Studios. You can find him HERE. For more details about the challenge and gorgeous DT inspiration, pop on over to the Cuddly Buddly Challenge Blog.

Wishing you all a wonderful day. Hugs xo

Hooked On Craft Challenge #8... Ribbons and Lace...

Fingers crossed this scheduled post works.

Welcome to this fortnights challenge over at HOOKED ON CRAFT. The theme this time is one of my favourite's RIBBON AND LACE. Super easy huh?

I decided to something a little different this time. I saw something similar while blog hopping a while ago and thought what a sweet idea.

I have used the adorable Valentine Giraffes from HOOKED ON CRAFT. The stunning pink waterlillies, roses and pink crystal bling are all from HOOKED ON CRAFT also. Be sure to pop on over to the store, as Karen has some truly stunning new goodies for sale. Check out the new crystal leaf stems and the beautiful berry head stamens.

For more information about this challenge and to see the rest of the DT creations, pop on over to the HOOKED ON CRAFT CHALLENGE BLOG and leave the girls some love.

Have a great day, Hugs xo Jackie

Blue Butterfly Christmas Collection

Hello everyone. Just sharing with you a card I made a little while ago using 2 images from Bizzy Becs Blue Butterfly Christmas Collection. I merged Holly with reindeer and Nick with presents for my card. Bec is having a huge sale on all Blue Butterfly digi images. They are all $2 each. So pop on over to her store and stock up.

Wishing you all a wonderful day. Hugs xo

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge #11

Hello my lovely friends. I'm back with another CUDDLY BUDDLY DIGI CHALLENGE...The theme this week is "ADD A TAG" and was chosen by our lovely DT member Jacee.

This week I have used this super cute CUDDLY BUDDLY image called TEATIME TEDDY. Oh I just love his sweet little face lol...

For more information about this challenge and to get some amazing inspiration for the DT, pop on over to the CUDDLY BUDDLY DIGI CHALLENGE BLOG...

Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft Challenge #7...

Welcome to HOOKED ON CRAFT'S CHALLENGE... Our theme this fortnight is "SPRING HAS SPRUNG"... So we would like to see flowers, sunshine, things that grow etc... For my card, I have used 3 adorable bear stamps from HOOKED ON CRAFT... Honey bear with flower, honey bear with bee and honey bearbee...They are just so darn cute.

This challenge will go from the 5th September through 17th September. For more details about this challenge and to see some truly stunning creations from the DT, pop on over to the HOOKED ON CRAFT CHALLENGE BLOG...

Have a wonderful day, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's September Challenge...

Oh my goodness, this year is flying... I can't believe we are into September already...Well it's time for another great challenge over at BIZZY BEC'S... Our theme this month is to use the colours BLUE, GREEN AND WHITE... Super easy huh?

I pulled out my favourite Sugar Nellie stamp and coloured her with my copics. The dp is from Kaisercraft and the whimsy sentiment stamp, bling, spellbinder circle and scallop circle dies are all from BIZZY BEC'S ONLINE STORE.

For more details about this challenge and for some amazing DT inspiration, head on over to BIZZY BEC'S CHALLENGE BLOG.

Hope you're having a lovely day. Hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge #9

Hello Cuddly Buddly fans. Welcome to this weeks challenge. The theme was chosen my our lovely DT lady Emmy... "SAY SOMETHING NICE"... Super easy...

I was lucky enough to get to use this adorable image from Wee Stamps this week. For more information about the challenge and to see some amazing DT inspiration, pop on over to the CUDDLY BUDDLY DIGI CHALLENGE BLOG.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft Challenge #6

Hello my lovely friends and welcome to this fortnights Hooked On Craft Challenge. Our theme for this challenge is "THINGS WITH WINGS"... So we'd like to see your creations using butterflies, birds, fairies, angels etc. It could also include papers and embellishments.

I have used BUTTERFLY BEAR WITH FLOWER for my card. This stamp, flowers, leaves and bling are all available from the HOOKED ON CRAFT STORE.

This challenge will run from 22nd August through 3rd September. For more details about this challenge and for some amazing creations from the DT, please pop on over to the HOOKED ON CRAFT CHALLENGE BLOG.

Have a wonderful day, hugs xo Jackie

Blue Butterfly Christmas Collection...

I just wanted to share with you a card I've made using BIZZY BEC'S new line of BLUE BUTTERFLY STAMPS... These images are from the new CHRISTMAS COLLECTION. I merged two image together. Holly with star and Nick's christmas star. The whole collection is available right now Bec's online store. You can find them HERE...While you're there, have a look at all the gorgeous new products Bec has in store and up for pre-order.

I have used spellbinder lacey square, oval and scallop oval dies, diamond stickles and a snowflake craft concept embossing folder all from BIZZY BECS ONLINE STORE...

Hope you're all having a nice weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's August Challenge...Card #2

Hello my gorgeous friends. I'm back with another DT card for BIZZY BECS AUGUST CHALLENGE. The theme this month is BLUE BUTTERFLY. So we want to see the colour blue and butterflies.

The lucky winner of this challenge will win some CHEERY LYNN DESIGN DIES from BIZZY BEC'S ONLINE STORE.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Challenge #7

Hello everyone. Well I'm still feeling quite poorly with not much energy at all, but as they say the show must go on.

I'm here with this weeks CUDDLY BUDDLY DIGI CHALLENGE. The theme for this week is ANYTHING GOES and was chosen by our lovely Judith.

For my card, I've used an image from the very talented ELINE PELLINKHOF. You can find all her images HERE.

Please remember to be in the running for any prizes, you MUST use an image or stamp from CUDDLY BUDDLY. For more details about this challenge and wonderful inspiration, pop on over to the CUDDLY BUDDLY DIGI CHALLENGE BLOG.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Thank you ...

Hello my beautiful friends. I have finally got some energy to quickly pop online and thank each and everyone of you for your beautiful well wishes and love. Just to hear that you took the time to leave such lovely comments brightened my days more than you could possibly know.

It was so nice to get home from hospital yesterday. I was begining to feel like a pin cushion lol... But the worst thing about it all was that I had to miss attending my sisters wedding in Western Australia. I was to be one of her bridesmaid's and it just broke my heart that I couldn't be there for her.

Thankfully before this all happened, I had all my posts scheduled to go. Thank you also to my lovely DT friends for taking up the slack for me, you're all amazing.

See you in a few day and thank you again my dear friends.

Love xo

Hooked On Craft Challenge #5... Sweet Treats...

I'm back with another fun challenge over at HOOKED ON CRAFT. This fortnight our challenge is SWEET TREATS. So we would like to see your creation with cakes, lollies etc. This could be with dp, ribbon, embellishment and of course stamps. I have used this adorable stamp from HOOKED ON CRAFT.

For more information about the challenge and to get some absolutely gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the DT, head on over to the Challenge Blog. The challenge is from the 8th - 20th August.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs xo Jackie

Jackie is out of Hospital today

Good news, Jackie is coming home today. I am sure once she is home and well rested she will be on-line in a flash.

The rest of the clan are also well.

Well out with the vacuum cleaner, clothes in the washing machine, bust some dust and light some scented candles for her impending return.


cheers

Update on Jackie

Hello to all, and thankyou to those who have been wishing Jackie well. Jackie's condition was caused by a virus, headaches included. After adjustments to her medication she is now starting to feel better, however she will have to stay in hospital one more day. Kids will have to put up with my poor culinary skills, oh well you cannot be good at everything.

Jackie's sister Helen is getting married today in Perth, so poor Jackie has also missed out on this important event. All in all it has been one week we would all rather forget.

Cheers

Hi from Jackie's husband

Well, my dear wife is still in hospital, she is starting to feel better but still has a bad headache. Hopefully we will get some response from the doctors soon, after a number of tests have been done.

Erin who posted the last update now has tonsilitis and is sick in bed herself. Well, its my birthday today, at least I am upright and mobile.

When jackie returns, she will no doubt be straight onto the computer to check emails and update all those out there that she is back in action.

Cheers

Bizzy Becs August Challenge...

Well it's the 5th of the month and that means a new challenge over at BIZZY BECS. The theme this month is BLUE BUTTERFLY... Seeing this is the name of Becs line of stamps, she thought it would make a good challenge. I couldn't agree more. So we are wanting to see the colour blue and of course butterflies. Super easy!...

I have used the gorgeous Tilda, magnolia lacey butterfly die, c.c designs butterfly die, spellbinder circle and lacey circle dies, cheery lyn fanciful flourish die and diamond stickles all available from BIZZY BECS ONLINE STORE. The dp is from Stampin' up!..

For more information about the challenge and some fantastic DT inspiration, head on over to the store blog. I'm really looking forward to seeing your creations.

Thank you for your visit. Hugs xo Jackie

Hi friends,

This is just a quick message from Jackie's daughter, Erin to let everybody know that Jackie will be taking a short break from blogging while she recovers in hospital after a bout of dehydration. Knowing mum, she will already have some beautiful cards lined up and scheduled to be published. The whole family is missing her so, so much and hoping she makes a quick recovery so she can be back home soon.

Love you mum xoxoxo

Furgus Macfluff

How's your weekend going? We had a lovely day today. My hubby is now home after being away for 3 weeks with work. Hopefully no more trips for a while. I just wanted to share a card with you I made a little while ago. This handsome little man is called Furgus Macfluff "it's my day" and he is available from CUDDLY BUDDLY. You will find him under PACHELA STUDIO stamps. I really enjoyed colouring him up. Hope you like it.

Thank you for visiting. Hugs xo Jackie

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge... Petals and Pearls....

Hello everyone. I'm here again with this weeks Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge. The theme this week was set by me and it is PETALS AND PEARLS. I decided to do something a little different and chose this floral bouquet image from LILYBOO. I decided to keep the rest of the card very plain and just let the image pop and boy does it pop. A little too much I think lol..

Head on over to the Cuddly Buddly Lets Keep Creating Challenge Blog for details of the Challenge and for some amazing inspiration. Please remember to be eligible for any prizes you must use an image purchased from CUDDLY BUDDLY..

Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Butterfly Sweethearts "Sunflower"

Hello everyone. I'm back again with my second post for the day. I just wanted to share with you another card I've made using Bizzy Becs adorable new Blue Butterfly Stamps, the BUTTERFLY SWEETHEARTS COLLECTION. This little sweetie is called SUNFLOWER. These are all on sale at the moment with 15% off the normal price. While you're there, check out all the fantastic new goodies that are arriving soon. Oooh I can't wait.

Hope you're all having a lovely day. Hugs xo Jackie

ABC Challenge... Z for Zoo

We are now back on track with ABC Challenges after our huge Birthday Blog Hop. We also have 3 more DT members joining our team. Welcome Julie, Manuela and Rene. Well we're up to the last letter of the alphabet Z for Zoo. So basically we want to see animals in your creations. The image I have used on this gift card holder is from our sponsor this week ROBYN'S FETISH.

For more information about the prize and extra inspiration, pop on over to the ABC Challenge Blog.

Thanks for visiting. Hugs xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft Challenge #4 "CUTE AND CUDDLY"

Well this is my first challenge card with HOOKED ON CRAFT as a new design team member. I'm so honored to be a part of this wonderful team. I want to thank the lovely Karen for having faith in me and giving me this amazing opportunity.

Our challenge this fortnight is to create a card that is "CUTE AND CUDDLY". This could include bears, dogs, cats etc...

For my card, I have used the adorable stamp called Valentine Dino's. Aren't they just so sweet. I have also used chrysanthemum asters, layered flowers, roses, leaves, bling and beautiful mesh ribbon which are all from the HOOKED ON CRAFT STORE.

You have until the 6th August to submit your creation on the HOOKED ON CRAFT CHALLENGE BLOG. Can't wait to see your take on this challenge.

Have a lovely day. Hugs xo Jackie

Wee Florist....

I'm sure you all know what a huge fan I am of Sylvia's Zet's WEE STAMPS. Well Sylvia released 4 adorable new images and this gorgeous new little image is called WEE FLORIST and you can find her here.

I've coloured her with my copic markers. The spellbinder oval and scallop oval, flowers, pearls, diamond stickles, flourish and magnolia doohickey lacey butterfly are all from BIZZY BECS ONLINE STORE.

Thanks for visiting. Hugs xo Jackie

Sneak Peek...

Hello everyone, how is your weekend going? I'm here today to show you a little sneak peek at the new line of Blue Butterfly Stamps coming soon to Bizzy Becs.

This little lady is called "Holly on bauble". Isn't she gorgoeus. There are 6 images in this collection and they are all just as beautiful.

I've used spellbinder petitie oval and petite scallop oval die, diamond stickles all of which are from Bizzy Becs. the rest is from my stash.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend. Thanks for visiting

Hugs xo Jackie

Lets Keep Creating. Cuddly Buddly digi challenge...

Welcome to this weeks Challenge over at Cuddly Buddly. Our challenge this week was chosen by the lovely Maddy and the theme is "BRIGHT COLOURS AND BUTTERFLIES". For my card, I've used an adorable Picture Kitchen Studio image designed by the extremely talented Kim Sponaugle called "GRANDMA FAIRY". She's just to darn cute isn't she. You can find her along with many other fantastic images at the Cuddly Buddly Store.

For more details of the challenge and inspiration, pop on over to the Cuddly Buddly Blog.

I'm looking forward to seeing your gorgeous creations.

Hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Becs "Borders and Frames" challenge...

I'm back with another DT inspiration for Bizzy Becs July Challenge. I made this tag card and paper pieced some areas of the Magnolia image. I can't tell you what the prize is for this challenge, but boy you're going to love it.

Have a great day xo Jackie

Hooked On Craft DT

On Saturday, I received a lovely email from from Karen from HOOKED ON CRAFT informing me that I was one of the lucky ones to get a position on her design team. I'm super excited to be working with her and the rest of the lovely ladies in her team. The challenges are every fortnight starting on a Monday and ending on a Saturday with fantastic prizes from the Hooked On Craft Store. This fortnights challenge is "WITH LOVE".

Hooked On Craft is an Australian based store and sells the sweetest stamps, beautiful flowers,trinkets and all the little extras needed for your crafting needs. You can find Karen's store HERE.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Side step card...

Hello everyone. Just a really quick post today. I'm not feeling too well. I just wanted to share with you a side step card I made a little while ago. I found the tutorial for this at Splitcoaststampers.

The magnolia image, magnolia doohickey fence and tree die, pearls, stardust stickles and copic markers are all available from Bizzy Becs.

Bec has some gorgeous new goodies in store for pre-order. Beautiful Whimsy stamps, gorjuss stamps, Marianne D creatables and stunning paper pads. Don't miss out, pre-order yours now.

I did want to enter this into a challenge but haven't got the energy to find one. Maybe next time.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend. Hugs xo Jackie