A quick catch up before Christmas,

Hi There Crafty Friends, well its that time again, decorations are up. Shopping is nearly finshed...... and i'm wrapping everything in signt. Even Harvey and Bonnie got in on the act. Dressed for the occasion of course.

Usually Hot Chocolate at the ready,

and everything down from the cubboard, in the craftroom. I got to work on the annual tree decorating, which is only allowed to be done by myself, all others are band, I think its called OCD. I decided not to go with the same as last year turquoise and gold, but to stick with all gold, so a last minute dash to the suppermarket was in order to make up for the fact the turquoise was out.

The last thing on the crafty agenda was to start the Christmas Card Production line, I had chosen a design and now it was time to recreate it 50 times! ekk, I thought, but then I remembered my trusted Misti Stamping Tool, it really came in to its own and the job was not as long, or scary as I first imagined.

Still a few bits to get Veggies,last minute pressies and Cream etc so I sign off for this year. Thanks for following me and now everything is up and running as should be i'll be blogging a lot more in 2017!!!! I wonder what amazing crafty products will be around. Hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Heathly New Year. God Bless Jo x

Hi there, its been a busy time my grandson turned one. Guess who had the job of making his invites.....His favourite little creatures from dispicable me. Also theres been comisssion work.

There's been a move round in the craftroom, i will take some picks. I'm able to dedicate a lot more time, to my passion. Loving Pinterest what a resource. Follow me Daisy D's (jo Summers), also on instagram as Daisydsdesigns.

12 DT Projects and lots more Craftyness!!!!

Hi there well its been a busy time, D T stuff arrived and it was a made rush due to problems in France with our equipment. But no problem, i rose to the challenge and got stuck in to creating lots of exciting cards with the beautiful punches. As for the stamp press, I was blown away. So easy to use and any size stamp fits.

Project one - A Wall Hanging.

Then there was the selfie contest were you down loaded the below picture and took a selfie that was fun.

Managed to fit in a quick trip to Sandown Races to the Create and Craft show spent far to much money but had a fabulous day.Saw a few famous faces in the craft industry........ but keeping that quiet for now. Will post all 12 cards and Home decor projects soon. Gold Bless Jo x

Just a quick link to our Fiskars Community Facepage

Here A Quick Link to Fiskars Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/fiskarettes.uk Will be uploading some picks when my DT stuff arrives. Its been delayed due to holidays in France. So I'm itching to get started. Take Care and God Bless Jo x

Stash I Brought At Alley and Fiskars DT.

Hi There, Firstly I had spend a few pounds on lots of crafty goods, but don't tell the Husband lol. Here is the stash.

Just what I need a good Crafty Shop to get my Mojo up to scratch.I stumbed arcross Inkylicious! OMG!

The Masks brain is ticking over.

The Brushes,I love New brushes and Tools makes me feel like an artist. Sad but True. Then there was the Altenew Stamps and Dies, Loving these.

Not forgeting the free one in Simply Cards and Papercraft.

Hers some of my cards with these babies...... first few goes.

Last but not least Little old me has only been chosen for the Fiskars Design Team 2, so excited. could believe it! What a birthday week surprise. will keep posting all mt makes. God Bless Guy's and Thank you for following me Jo xxx

Alley Pally April 2016

What a fabulous day, i will let the pictures do the taking....... Yes meeting one of my Gurus Leonie Pujol. Us Cafty girls had a ball and spent a fortune.

Busy,Busy Busy a quick catch up!!!!

Well good news were back, with the faithful laptop. Which has come back from the dead. Mr S managed to sort it out!!!!! Amen. Going downstairs to post just wasn't working!!! So whats been happening in my world. After the visit to the vets with our Harvey and paying a fortune in vets fee's. I was relieved to discover, we are covered by his insurance.So yet another HUGE, sign of relieve. Bless him he has a skin condition, which is caused by an allergic reaction also an infection. Poor Pooch!!!!

For the crafty adventures, there's been a steady flow of work coming, my way as commission work.

As for card designs Ive been playing with my spec's.

Also Ive become a huge fan of Altenew stamps after visiting Alley Pally, which is another post. to much to add to this one.

Playing with Distress inkpads, easy Tecniques......

Hi there its been a nightmare. My beautiful laptop got a virus and died on me!!!! :( so been with out a computer for a while. But im back and raring to go!!!! I will be showing off Cards, Techiques and all sorts of craftyness. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. First a Techique to get the ball rolling, Fun with Distress Inkpads. First techique is Masking with Post it notes and building up colour.

Firstly take a card blank and by riping a post it note create a column on to it.Opps next time will show pick! Making the edges wavy. Then start with the lightest of you choice of colour, using a blending tool.Keep adding different colours from lightest to darkest untill you reach top of the card. Then remove post it note to reveal a beautiful crisp column. Then in black archival ink stamp a solid image. Great for Note cards or Sympathy which can be tricky.

Next techique is using your acrlic block as a stamp. Using you distress ink pad ink up half your block, (small in this case). Then using a different colour do the other half, use lightest colour first and be careful not to cross ink as can contaminate your inkpad.Then Spriz with some water. Then stamp on to water coloured card stock. You have a beautiful back ground to stamp on.So Easy first picture is of 3 lined up together, for impact. and then a single one again good for a quick hello card. Thank you for poping bye and i'll be back soon x Jo

Back from a long break!

Well ive been a way far to long..... but im back. Ready to face 2016 with a smile and loads of ideas,pictures and tecniques. It's birthday week in our house so here some of the cards for the family.

Last but not least update on the craft room!

So that's it thanks for sharing time with me Love Jo x