sugar and spice

JilliBean Soup….Oh boy, I can never get enough of this fabulous company…Talking of LOVE… who's seen/got their Heart Healthy Red Bean Soup (Available from all Good Jones Craft Stockists) See what I did there…… Yes it's another Design Team Project. This time I shared my love of this Company with my new found love of Project Life and I have to say it works P.E.R.F.E.C.T.L.Y I played with the Papers (they're kraft you know), the Pea Pod Parts, the Clear Stamps, the shape stickers and the label stickers, they only non-Jilli I added was some gorgeous Jones Craft Buttons and some yummy twine (models own).      The 'LOVE' stamp is perfect, not just for this, but for those all important valentines cards. How many will you get ???  I couldn't get enough of the stickers, they just transform the backing in an instant. and the elements from the Pea Pod Parts were FAB !! Look at the heart bunting…Love it !!!  I just used the 12" x 12" card stock sh...

One of the BEST things about being on the Jones Craft Design Team is that you get to play  sorry, I mean work with some rather yummy stash. Kaisercraft is no exception, always have and always will love what KaiserCraft produce and I particularly LOVE the Art of Life Collection, it's just timeless, you just know you'll make something with this and look back on it and STILL love it :) :) Another thing KaiserCraft have become renowned for in this industry is their Beyond the Page products, they are so well made and thought out, I love using them. So this month I worked on the Mini Cupboard with the Art of Life papers….of course !! I also used the KaiserColour Paint in Antique White  I always paint the edges first and then go on to paint the rest, then I covered it in some of the papers from the range.  To make the "Knobs" I mixed up some WOW Embossing Powder and WOW Melt-It, heated it in a foil case and poured into a silicone mould, once set (approx. 1 min...

Bringing in the New...... Well Christmas is over and I hope you all had a fabulous one and everyone got what they wished for.... I've been VERY busy not only at home....... I felt the urge to sort....this happens to me around this time of year... Here's some before and afters.. OK... We all know it's NOT going to last, but I feel good, for now LOL !!! But this urge didn't just stay at home, oh no....the shop is getting a little TLC as well :) :) We had 7 boxes of lushness arrive from the good ole USA before Christmas and now I need to get it out to share all the yumminess with you ..... Here's a little clue of lots of the stash we've got in....... Elfred couldn't resist.....can you ?? See you on the 4th Jan Hugs Xxxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

NEVER just 'play' with trimmers.....ooooh Elfred !!!! Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Guess who we caught having a read of the Fabulous PaperCrafts Magazine.....good taste Elfred - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Well, Elfred's been a bit missing lately.... Can you spot him in this pic ? No...it's not easy is it, but if you look closely you'll see him hanging from the bird cage. I think he's tucked himself away in case someone tries to grab him on our SALE day, what....... you didn't know about our SALE day ? !!!! Just pop on in anytime this Saturday and grab your voucher and claim anything between 20% to 40% OFF your purchase, fab for stocking up on all those crafting essentials that you're going to need while we're closed. Yes we're closing BUT don't worry we're opening again :) :) We close at 5pm on SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER and then after a fabbi rest we'll be raring to go again on SATURDAY 4th JANUARY....So if we don't see you before, have a sparkling and magical Christmas and a bubblicious New Year......AND........last but not least......A MAHOOSIVE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR CUSTOM THIS PAST YEAR. WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU, YOURE OUR ROCKS...

In case you don't get our newsletter, we didn't want you to miss out on our Special Super Sugar and Spice Sale....... This isn't just any SALE...oh no... Every person coming in the shop on Saturday 21st December will be given a voucher....NOT just any voucher oh no.... the vouchers will have discount amounts on them, it could be 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% or even 40%. OFF your entire purchase *  they are valid for the 21st December ONLY. Its our christmas gift to you, to THANK YOU for your fabbi custom throughout this year..... We will be closing at 5pm on Saturday 21st December and re-opening at 10am on Saturday 4th January 2014. If we don't see you, have a gorgeous christmas and a sparkling New Year. Love and Hugs Marion, Nina, Barbie and Chilli xxxx * Excludes, sale items, gift vouchers, books/magazine or Classes