Halloween Card

Just wanted to share with you a card I made for my daughter to give to one her friends. This adorable image is available from Bugaboo. I'll have a couple more to share with you soon. Unfortunately I haven't done much crafting or anything else over the last week and a half. I'm finally starting to feel a little better. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all you wonderful ladies who sent me well wishes. You are all so very sweet.

Have a great day xo Jackie

Have a wonderful day, hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #19

Hello again. Time for another challenge over at the Lil Lolita Boutique. Your challenge theme for this week is "SKULLS". I've used Tickled Pink Stamps Ghost Willow from the new line called Lil Haunts. I've teamed her up with my all time favourite "skeleton" the one and only Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas.

Be sure to pop on over to the Lil Loltia Boutique and check out the amazing creations the design team have for you. I look forward to seeing your take on this challenge.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

New Flowers

Hi guys. Still feeling "blah", today so I've had a quiet day laying around and playing with some new flower ideas. What do you think??? I received my new Tim Holtz "tattered florals" die last week and have made some gorgeous grunge paper flowers but decided to give some fabric a go. I think they're adorable. They take up quite a lot more fabric and a lot of extra time than the lollipop flowers but I think it's worth it.

Short and sweet post today, I just wanted to share them with you. Panadol time lol...

Enjoy your day, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's New Store Blog and Blog Candy

I have some exciting news to share with you. Bizzy Bec's now has a new store blog. Whoo hoo!!! Here you'll find DT inspirations, giveaways, competitions and product related info all in the one place.

AND to launch this new blog, Bec has decided to generously donate this AMAZING blog candy for one very lucky follower. Find out all the delicious details here.

Not feeling too good today, so I'm heading back to bed. Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Cute Grunge

Here's my second DT card for Bizzy Bec's Monthly Challenge. The theme for October is "GRUNGE". I've decided to make a "cute" grunge card. I just grunged it up with some cocoa ink. You have until the end of the month to enter this challenge and you must be or have been a customer of Bizzy Bec's. The wonderful prize for this challenge is some gorgeous goodies to the value of $30.00, which was kindly donated by one of very talented and lovely DT members Narelle.

Ingredients:
CC Design Honey "Cat Girl"
Craft Concepts _ Budding Vine embossing folder
Flourish with a bling
Frosted Lace Stickles
Magnolia Doohickey Dies, tag and swirl
paper doilies
Copic Markers

All of these items are available from Bizzy Becs.
The rest is from my stash.

Hope you're all having a relaxing weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #18

Welcome to this weeks challenge at the Lil Lolita Boutique. Your challenge this week is to use the colours Black, Purple and Orange. This week I am so incredibly lucky to be able to use one of Tickled Pink Stamps new line of Lolita's called LIL HAUNTS. OMG, I just love Lilith the Vampire. Isnt she gorgeous??? Be sure to head on over to Tickled Pink Stamps and see the rest of the LIL HAUNTS. There is so much happening this month at Tickled Pink Stamps, you wont want to miss a thing. The dp I have used is from Magnolia and I coloured Lilith the Vampire with copic markers.

Can't wait to see what you come up with for this challenge.

Hugs xo Jackie

Happy Birthday Gorgeous

I want to wish my beautiful BFF Kylie Crossley, a very Happy Birthday. Love you babe. I hope you have a wonderful day with your gorgeous family. Have an extra piece of cake for me. Wish we were all still up there with you. xo

Christmas Card

Just a quick post. I though I'd get a start on my Christmas cards and here's my first one done! I purchased this digi image from Pollycraft. I coloured her with copic markers, added some polar white flower soft to her hat and diamond dust crystals for the snow under her feet. These are all available from Bizzy Bec's store. I think the dp is from Kaisercraft.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend.

Hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's October Challenge

Welcome to this months challenge over at Bizzy Becs. For the month of October, Bec has asked us to create a card or project with a "GRUNGE" theme. OMG!!! I had so much trouble with this one. I now know why it's called a challenge.

I started off with a piece of vanilla cardstock and then swiped across it with my mustard, rust and cocoa ink pads. I inked some branches and swirls in black and chocolate and randomly stamped them all over the card. I then used a different branch and embossed it with white ink and clear embossing powder. I handmade the grunge rose and added some metal corners and the feather.

One of our gorgeous team members Narelle, is kindly donating $30 worth of goodies for the lucky winner of this challenge. To be eligible to enter, you must be or have been a customer of Bizzy Bec's.

Lookie what Bec has coming soon to her store for pre-order. Oooh, I can't wait. (squeal)


Be sure to head on over to Bec's and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the team.

Have a fabulous weekend, hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #17

Welcome to this weeks Challenge over at the Lil Lolita Boutique. This week we have a sketch challenge for you. Our DT girls have made some absolutely gorgeous cards this week, so there's lots of inspiration for you.


For this weeks card, I used Willow from Tickled Pink Stamps. She is one of the original Lolitas and still one of my favourites. Those eyes of hers are just gorgeous. Don't forget that Tickled Pink Stamps are turning 1 on the 1st October and Kellie has so many exciting things planned, you wont want to miss a single thing. Be sure to head on over to Tickled Pink Stamps for their Birthday bash.


I'm looking forward to seeing you creations for this weeks challenge.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Topiary Trees

I went to another class at my local craft store on Wednesday and this is was our off the page project. A Christmas topiary table decoration.


It was so much fun that I decided I needed to have one on display all year around, so today I made another, but this time in my favourite colours.


My beautiful daughter Lauren joined in and made her own for her bedroom. I love it when we sit and craft together. She's been unwell lately and this really put a smile on her face. I'm sure you'll agree with me, she did a simply amazing job she did with hers.


I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #16

Are the weeks getting shorter and shorter, or is it just me? Welcome to this weeks challenge over at the Lil Lolita Boutique. Your challenge this week is to use stitching on your creation. It can be real or faux, your choice.

I coloured the ever elegant 20's Evie, from Tickled Pink Stamps. I inked the edges of all the papers and added faux stitching with my chocolate spica pen. The flower in the corner is another one of my creations. I just added a large pearl to the centre of it to tie it in with the rest of the pearls.

The prize for this weeks challenge is a set of my handmade fabric flowers embellishments.


If anyone is interested in purchasing some of these, please click on the link on my side bar. I have sweet little hair clip, brooches and rings listed also.

I'm looking forward to seeing your gorgeous creations for this challenge.

Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to leave such encouraging comments. It really makes my day. Take care, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's Pre-Order Coming Soon

Exciting news. The new Magnolia 2010 Christmas stamps will be available for pre-order very soon from Bizzy Becs. Also, don't forget you have until the end of the month to enter the monthly challenge for a $20 voucher to spend in store.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

More Hand Made Goodies.

Here are some more of my handmade flower accessories. They are made from satin and georgette. They are all hand stitched together with glass pearl centres. I have a variety of colours, if you have a specific colour in mind, please ask as I may have that colour on hand. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please send me an email to jmgwthomas@exemail.com.au I will always combine postage if two or more items are purchased.

Embellishments $3 (individual flowers) + p/h



Rings $4 + p/h



Rings $4 + p/h


Brooch $5 + p/h


Brooch $5 +p/h

Hair Clip $3 + p/h


Hair Clips $3 +p/h

Hair Clip $3 + p/h


Large Hair Clip $5 + p/h

Hair Clip $3 + p/h

Brooch $5 each + p/h

(these ones are made from chiffon)

I hope you're all having a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

Thanks for your visit. Hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #15

Welcome to this weeks Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge. Your challenge this week is to use "BUTTONS". How simple is that?

For this weeks card, I used the stunning Kelita from Tickled Pink Stamps. You've asked for it and now for a short time, all the gorgeous girls in the Lil Lolita Line are available in digi form. If you missed out on the first digital release, be sure not to miss out this time.

I coloured Kelita with copic markers and added on of my handmade flowers for a cute embellishment. I have made a couple of these now and a few different colour and fabrics. If anyone is interested in purchasing these, please shoot me an email and I will get straight back to you. I'll be selling them for $3 each plus p/h.


Be sure to head on over to the LLB and check out the gorgeous creations from our incredibly talented team.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's Cheerful Spring Challenge

If you don't already know, Bizzy Bec's Monthly Challenge is to create a "CHEERFUL SPRING" project. As long as you have been a customer of Bec's, you are eligible to enter. The prize this month is a $20 gift voucher for Bec's store. How great is that?

The CC designs (apple Emma) stamp, spellbinder circle, scallop circle and butterfly dies and copic markers, are all available from Bizzy Bec's. The rest is from my stash.

You have another 2 weeks to get your entries in for this great prize.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge #14

Thursday's here again and that means another great Lil Lolita Boutique Challenge. This weeks challenge is "MUSIC SHEET". I can't wait to see your creations for this week. Be sure to pop on over to the LLB to get some inspiration from our talented team. A big welcome to our wonderful new DT girls Renkata, Allenna, Barbara and Leonie. These ladies are extremely talented and will be a great asset to our team.

I used the gorgeous 30's Lylah, she is available from Tickled Pink Stamps along with all her beautiful sisters.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Satin Flower Brooches

Ok.. Here is what I've been playing around with lately. What do you think? I sat up last night and made the backing papers for them. I'm hoping to find a market or perhaps get into an Etsy store to sell them.

These brooches are all handmade from satin and glass pearls. I also have some made from georgette. The pearls are stitched into place, so they are very secure.

I'm hoping you lovely ladies will give me some feedback and perhaps some suggestions. I've never done anything like this before and need all the help I can get. I have many more made in other vintage colours and have also made some into hair clips and cute little rings. I will get some pics of those to show you soon.

If anyone is interested in purchasing some, please feel free to contact me at jmgwthomas@exemail.com.au and I will be more than happy to help you out.


EDIT
I've had some requests for prices. The brooches will be $10 this includes postage Australia wide. The rings (which are adjustable) will be $8 this also includes postage Australia wide. If you are after a certain colour, please ask. If you are interested, please send an email with all your details and I will be able to send you a Paypal invoice.

Thanks for your visit. Hugs xo Jackie

Off the page class

I went to a workshop at Wrapped In Paper (my local craft store) on Saturday afternoon and this was the project we made. I absolutely love it and wanted to share it with you. I had a great afternoon and met some lovely ladies.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie

Bizzy Bec's September Challenge Card #2

Here's my second DT card for Bizzy Bec's Monthly Challenge. This months challenge is to create a card with a spring feel. I have used the lovely CC design, Swiss Miss Rosalie with roses and have coloured her with copic markers. I have also used the spellbinder oval and scallop oval nestabilites dies, Magnolia Doo Hickey die, and latice borderabilites die. All of these and the flowers are available from Bizzy Bec's fantastic online store.

While you're there, be sure to place your order for these gorgeous new Magnolia's. You wouldn't want to miss out on these little sweeties.

Have a great day, hugs xo Jackie