A journey of creativity and life

For Mamma Gas monthly challenge

2009-02-19T09:22:00.001Z

For Mamma Gas monthly challenge
Originally uploaded by ~ThE~JiNsTeR~

Altered cd, not done one of these before and really enjoyed the challenge! Thanks Margaret and Viv, for the theme and idea!!

Flickr

2009-02-18T23:50:00.001Z

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Some other creations i have been playing with

2009-02-05T00:16:00.007Z

Have also been playing with dominos (which, since Woolworths has shut, i am having trouble getting them) and scrabble tiles and tins.

Here are just some of them.

Well new years resolution did not last long!

2009-02-05T00:02:00.007Z

That did not last long! Oh well, maybe i should have said update my blog once a month lol.

I have been busy over on MAMMA's site http://www.flickr.com/groups/815984@N23/discuss/72157612068117041/ and have been joining in on the weekly challenges for ATC's on there. I have made some new crafty friends and it really does perk you up, reading some of the funny things that go on.......Take a peek, you really will want to join!

So here are a few of the Atc's I have been making for the weekly challenges.

The ones above are for this weeks challenge " Zettiology"

Atc's

2009-01-20T22:04:00.004Z

Two atc's the bird one is for a weekly challenge over on MAMMA's site at Flicker. The bird is collaged stuck onto one of my encaustic paintings(have since added more feathers to him) and the other is just an Oriental themed atc because i had an oriental moment.

Matchbox window shrine

2009-01-19T18:47:00.002Z

I did this today, it's a matchbox window shrine for a challenge on another site. Behind what you can see is a matchbox (7cms x 4cms) a tad bigger than the smallest mathcbox but it's all that i had! It has an acetate window with a altered domino inside- it ended up being quite tall by the time i had finished, once i added the roof part.
Really enjoyed doing this and may, may just make another.

Altered Hearts and more

2009-01-18T21:49:00.007Z

Well, so far I am sticking to my new years resolution and doing some blogging.

I have been busy, have joined 2 new groups on Flicker MAMMA and LOL MAMMA. Great groups and has really helped me kick my lack of inspiration!!

I am doing a heart theme challenge for LOL and have been doing thank you cards and thank you ATC's for all the lovely handmade gifts I received for my birthday last week.

I have also had time to play with my new alcohol inks by Tim Holtz but sadly have run out of domino's at this time but am on the hunt for a new supplier.

Another year older

2009-01-14T08:41:00.003Z

Yesterday i turned 40 and really had been dreading it! But despite that i had brilliant day all in all.

I received some wonderful hand crafted gifts from my very generous crafting friends (pics to follow) I got a CD, that i wanted, a mug with the inscription "I'm not 40 I'm 18 with 22 years experience"- i love that, thanks sis. A beautiful chunky silver necklace from my mum and dad and money(and they took us all out for a meal),chocs and more money from my sis and family, a bottle of nice red wine from friends in France, some more money from another friend(already spent that) and a memory foam mattress from another good friend and some smellies from my kids.Spoilt rotten i would say.

All i have to do is remember it is just a number!!!

Ok i shall take pics of crafting buddies goodies later when light is better

Thanks for all my birthday wishes.

OH made my first ATC for this year on Monday, that i can post here now!

Just saying hello

2009-01-09T18:14:00.002Z

Just popping in to say hello.
Have been lucky enough to receive some birthday money early :)...............
and yep, you guessed it already spent it,well it had to be done or else it would have ended up going into the house...........I ended up getting a pair of trousers,4 tops and had enough money left for some Encaustic paper and wax, some spring papers,some keyring findings for domino keyring, Tim Holtz alchol ink-pitch black and some brown and black leather thong for jewelry making, being a bit of a bargain hunter i think i did very well with 40 quid!!!!!

Well i am in process of making a 60th bday card and also a domino necklace for myself as i am going out on the razzle dazzle tomorrow evening with friends........if i rememeber will post pics!

Have a good weekend all

Some more dominos

2009-01-02T22:20:00.002Z

Hello, not bad twice in a week now.

Well the new year is here and to be honest, i always get a little sad this time of year, all that preparing and worrying about pressies and food and also the fact that it means i am nearly another year older! This year no exception as it's the big 40 and i really don't want to be 40, i am hanging on to my 30's for dear life hehehe.

They say " Life begins at 40......does it?"

Well have beaded up a domino and in the process of making a good friend of mine a key ring for his new car. I found it hard to do a masculine one but hope that this will be okay for him.

Well happy new year to all my crafting friends and readers.....

I wish you all a happy and healthy 2009.

Happy new year

2009-01-01T19:06:00.002Z

Happy new year everyone. I am going to try and post on here at least once a week, well that's my new years resolution any way! Only made that one, keeping it simple this year, not going to promise myself to lose a stone in weight and pack up the fags.....it will happen when it happens.

I got some lovely things for Christmas including a dremel type tool and some alcohol inks and the blending solution-yummy. Managed to play around with then for a couple of days over the holidays and really liking the alcohol inks and the effects you can get.

Completed jigsaw jam piece

2008-11-30T12:37:00.002Z

Completed jigsaw
jam swap, which is
going to go in my
girls room.

Been decorating and being creative at the same time

2008-11-25T16:47:00.002Z

Have been trying to decorate whole house before the Christmas period gets here and my last room to do is my girls bedroom-they have asked for browns and creams and they asked if i would do some artwork on their walls-so decided to do some floral designs to go with colours of the walls. They like it but i have another wall to paint and lots of sanding to do yet.

Hubbys sisters 50th bday card

2008-11-16T11:54:00.000Z

My Final Jigsaw Piece for jigsaw swap

2008-11-16T11:16:00.002Z

This is my last piece for the jigsaw jam swap, this is for Sheila and she asked for homespun/shabby/rustic in pale blues,creams and greens. I have to say I struggled with this theme but think it's cute!

Next project is our groups christmas suprise ATC pressie swap.

Looking forward to that and have lots of ideas too.

Gold Card Award

2008-11-11T00:23:00.005Z

I have been given this award by Cindy. Many thanks Cindy.http://plantslist.blogspot.com/These are the rules relating to the award:-

1. 5 people are allowed to receive this award.

2. four dedicated followers of your blog.

3. one is to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.

4. please link back to the person who gave you this award.

So hard to make these decisions!!However, I have decided to make the award to the following peeps, apologies if you've already received it a million times (it probably means you deserve it!!) and also to anyone I've missed out - you are all brilliant!!

1.http://mopheadsunite.blogspot.com/ A funny, witty and talented lady.

2.http://wendyscraftjournal.blogspot.com/ Wendy has made some beautiful creations.

3.http://johndyhouse.blogspot.com/ John talented in lots of ways and good with PCs too.

4.http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/vintageholidaycrafts/ Check out this blog-very creative in loads of ways

So just for a bit of fun I need to list here six random things about myself.So, here goes:

1. My favourite books are by Patricia Cornwall.

2. My real name is Virginia but nobody,nobody ever calls me it(if they know what's good for them anyways). (Phew!)

3. My favourite meal is double egg and chips.

4. I always wanted to be a police woman.

5. I can't stand cobwebs or slugs,they make me shiver.

6. My favourite time of year is Christmas, i am afraid i turn into a big kid!

The rules are as follows:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.

2. Post the rules on your blog.

3. Write six random things about yourself.

4. Tag six people at the end of your post.

5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

6. Let the tagger know your entry is up.The people I have tagged so far are:

1) http://www.geniesartworld.blogspot.com/

2) http://www.takelifebythehand.blogspot.com/

3) www.p-birdbrighteyes.blogspot.com

Jig saw Jam swap

2008-11-09T19:53:00.004Z

I am doing a jigsaw jam swap for a group i belong to.
The first piece is for Cindy (see blog list) and she asked for "things with wings" as her theme and with the colours turquoise,greens and golds.

This piece is for Sherry and she asked for "folk art Christmas" In reds,greens and gold....... i think- i have to say i struggled a bit with this theme but hope it's OK.

This piece is for Wendy who chose "Oriental" in blues and golds- oriental theme is one of my favourite themes.

This piece is for Viv,who chose"time" as her theme in golds and bronze's.........

This is one of my pieces and i chose a theme of "floral" in golds,browns and creams and i wanted it done in a contemporary style....I have to say it does look better in the flesh-my camera work is rubbish!

When all the pieces that i have sent out to the other 5 ladies are done and returned i will decorate a canvas and decorate it the joined up jigsaw pieces.....I love doing these and am amazed at how each individual jig saw pieces blend so well together!!!

I shall upload the finished article when it is completed but it wont be for a few weeks yet.

Still no arts or crafts being done

2008-10-20T11:03:00.002+01:00

Well still busy sorting out this house- today having double glazing fitted and then i shall be decorating when monies allow!!!
I have thought about going into the garage and doing some stuff but then i look around here and think, maybe later!!!! and so it goes on!!!
I promise to do some stuff soon- i need to as i want to start doing my CRAk''s soon,have loads of those to do.

Right best get on
take care and toodle pip friends

Went to fancy dress saturday night

2008-10-13T20:30:00.003+01:00

Went to a mates 30th saturday evening and the themes were " Rocky horror show" "Anything begining with the letter S" " Masqurade " and "Clowns"

I chose the rocky horror theme,well it was an easy theme! and hubby went as a suit!!!

Well all systems go

2008-10-13T18:49:00.002+01:00

Hello all
Well at long last I finally have Internet indoors-ya. It's not until you dont have it, you realise how dependant you are on it!!
Have been busy in my new garden and as yet no decorating has been done as next Monday we are having double glazing fitted, so it would be pointless decorating before having windows done!!!
I shall post pictures of house, as I have been clicking away whilst we have been doing this and that......After checking all my emails and face book notifications I shall be up and running with some latest art and craft stuff
OK bath time
Till next time folks
Jinny xx

internet soon folks

2008-10-09T13:17:00.001+01:00

Justa quickie to say getting internet next tuesday so shall update blog very soon
Thanks for your patience x

Jinny x

Sorry it's been so long olks

2008-09-21T14:07:00.002+01:00

Hello my friends, well it's been a long time since Ihave updated my blog. Life has been a bit hectic with work and moving from Scotland back to Devon!
We move into our own place wednesday 24th of this month(next wednesday) YAY, then perhaps after I have unpacked,cleaned and done the garden,things may get back to normal,what ever that may be lol.
I have so missed adding to my blog but I shall be back soon in about 3 weeks.
Not done much craft,only a few cards and have ben itching to do so- my new place has a garage attached and I am trying to keep that for me!
Right this is only a quickie to say I am alive a bit slimmer and raring to get on !!
Take care all
Jinny :)

Old works

2008-07-05T17:31:00.002+01:00

Have found some old encaustic and paint work pieces-thought i would share them with you all

Flowers

2008-07-05T17:15:00.002+01:00

These are the flowers the school presented me with yesterday at the award cermony

Well it's been a busy time

2008-07-04T07:27:00.002+01:00

Well it's been a busy time for me, as we are moving back to Devon 12th July, which is only next saturday. I have been up to my neck in it with sifting,sorting,cleaning and packing!

The show went really well although I could not get to take pics as I was out the back doing hair,make-up and costumes, I have a friend who did take some good pics and is putting them on a disc fro me, sadly I will only be able to show you me and the teachers but not pics of the kids,even if I faze out there faces but the teachers have no qualms with being added to my blog.

This evening I am out with the teachers from my sons school and we are going to Carlisle ten pin bowling,should be a good laugh as there are about 24 of us all together, I hear they are a hoot out on a night out and am def taking my camera!! Theme night too at bowling! lol

Right must dash-things to do blar balr

Ohh and a HUGE thank you to Paula (PBird) for giving me an award-oh my,which also reminds me -I have been asked this afternoon to give out awards at school-------Oh my!

Right take care you lot

Hugs
Me