tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39159209382924020652024-03-05T16:26:00.081+11:00Only Love Is Real! Papercrafts....Having a blast with paper!Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-64474734893421644642013-07-01T12:38:00.001+10:002013-08-03T10:37:31.371+10:00Stealing Other People's Work Is Not Cool...EVER!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apologies for having to broadcast this unpleasantness on my precious blog, but it has come to my attention that these unscrupulous folks have stolen ALL of my work and are in 100% violation my copyright.<br />
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As I am sure you will understand, I cannot in all good consciousness post on my beloved blog until this matter has been settled and this blog theft has been redressed. I have reported this to Blogger/Google and am awaiting a reply and action to be taken. Needless to say, I am so disappointed that this has happened and I look forward to being able to share my crafting musings once again with out fear of such flagrant content breeches. Until then...much love and keep your precious content safe.</div>
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Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-5409549442215599212013-05-23T13:40:00.001+10:002013-05-23T13:40:46.745+10:00Make A Wish Upon A Jar Of Stars! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I whipped up this card in fact for a Papertrey Ink Blog hop a few months ago, but I hadn't properly focused on the brief. In fact, the challenge was to include sequins. Yep, sequins. Although, I know what sequins are and am I fairly certain I have a frock or two that are sequined and quite possibly several on my craft room floor, but for the love of me I forgot to add even a single sequin to my supposed sequinned card! I am certain that while making this blog hop card, I didn't give it a single sequinned thought. I was off with the pixies when crafting this card for sure. LOL It's kind of funny because, I can't even think of how sequins could have fit in with this card? <i>Sequinned stardust perhaps?</i> Dunno? Never mind. <br />
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This is very nearly a one layered card cave the gold and white corrugated cardboard painted dunes and the wee Mason jar of stars. Although not evident in the photo, I also die cut a bit of acetate for the jar to give it that faux glass look. Admittedly not photographically evident, but it is rather effective in real life. I was delighted to go with a bit of October Afternoon patterned paper, a spritz of gold Glimmer Mist, and the three star brads to increase the starry, starry night effect. Again, not so obvious in the picture, but fairly convincing in the flesh. Golly, I was really batting a thousand with this card, hey? Not! <i>LOL</i> I might just strike it lucky next time. <br />
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Thanks a bunch for stopping by. It's always such a treat when you do. <i>x</i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-80814311943706292062013-05-10T13:24:00.003+10:002013-05-10T15:36:37.263+10:00Some Feel Better Soup.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the southern hemisphere we're in Autumn and what feels like briskly heading into Winter. And with this change of seasons comes what seems like the requisite sneezes and sniffles into my household, that's for sure. So this year, I have decided to head the dreaded lurgy off at the pass. My game plan is to make a vat of my favourite homemade chicken soup with pasta, beans, fresh herbs, and tomatoes and have it on tap. Admittedly, this is a bit of an eclectic hot pot, but when served with a few shavings of parmesan cheese and a crusty bread roll, I kid you not, <i>magic happens</i>, and the sniffles almost instantaneously seem to fade. <i> Yum-O!</i> What's your favourite homemade soup? <br />
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Ooh, by the way, I have no idea what happened to heart on the soup can? Looks like it didn't think much of the Stickles I tried to artistically add to the mix. LOL Fair enough I say. Lesson learnt.Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-39198203449900088062013-05-03T10:35:00.002+10:002013-05-03T10:35:54.447+10:00To The Age Of Romance Or Bust.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is getting to the point where my prolonged absences from my blog make me feel nearly too embarrassed to post. <i>I am still crafting</i>, which is a great thing. I'm just finding it so hard to get to photograph my labours of love and then blog about them. So, please forgive my seemingly continued blogging indiscretions. I am very much looking forward to a time when my days are once again mine. They'll come, that I have no doubt. Alas, I just hope that I don't become relegated to paper crafting obscurity, where no one even remembers that I, too, craft. <br />
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I made this card with the mother of dear family friends who was thought would, most certainly, not make it through the night. While saddened by this news and after having offered any and all assistance to our beloved friends, I just felt the need to craft. While I am certain that I won't have to explain the therapeutic effects of this to you crafty lot, so I disappeared for a while into my own little comforting crafty bubble and worked gently on this card. <br />
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Come sunrise, although bracing for bad news, we made the call to see if the cherished mother of our family friends had made it through the night and indeed she had. <i>YAY!</i> We were so thrilled for the news. Not only had this 90 year old miracle of a woman survived, but was much improved! It is now 3 weeks on and she has gone from strength to strength. All I can say is that I have never been so happy to have made a sympathy card and not needed it. Now that is something, you don't say often. <i> Nice.</i><br />
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Thank you ever so much for allowing me to share with you. The pleasure is truly mine. <i>Keep well</i>. xJen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-3876415092040352712013-03-30T13:42:00.001+11:002013-03-30T13:42:51.528+11:00Hoppy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Hoppy Easter!</i> Just wanted to wish you all an exceedingly Happy Easter filled to the brim with celebrations of family, friends and faith. <div>
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Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-12805211816282898112013-03-13T12:55:00.004+11:002013-03-13T12:55:48.090+11:00Congrats On Your New Roost!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I must admit, this here city slicker has a real fondness for this farm inspired set from <i>Papertrey ink</i>. It is so vintage with a quaint farm freshness to it that I find has such a far reaching appeal. I am also rather smitten with the chicken wire background stamp which is easy as pie to line up from <i>Waltzingmouse Stamps. </i> And if you're anything like me...easy to line up is a massive plus. The fun wood board/panel background stamp <i>(also from Papertrey Ink)</i> is a real rustic beauty. This strip stamp even comes complete with the little wooden nails to boot! Très cool! And what about that chook die cut? <i>Love! </i>Needless to say I found crafting this card a real hoot! Now all I need is someone to get a new roost for me to send it to. LOL</div>
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I really do. Hence my heartfelt card made just for you, my cherished readers. You would be forgiven for thinking otherwise as AWOL as I have been lately. Apologies for that. A few months ago, I started a new business called <a href="http://www.wynnsoverlice.com.au/" target="_blank">Wynn's Over Lice™</a>. It is a rather luxe head lice treatment of all things that is all natural and yet highly effective. And like all new businesses, when you are head cook and bottle washer, I have been pretty much head down, tail up trying to make a go of this labour of love. I have had my own businesses before, but not a product driven one like this. I am sure all of you other owner/operator business folks out there might say, what's the big deal? But for this little ducky...I had no idea, not a one. LOL <br />
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I have really been enjoying this new focus as much as this journey I am on of learning that there really is so much that I need to learn! But the most wonderful thing I have discovered is that it is imperative that I continue to craft. Seriously, I find that continuing to be creative in paper craft has had the awesome benefit of keeping my creative in business mind running too. Bonus! <br />
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So as for your card, I created this little number with a few Papertrey Ink dies, which include the fun circle Limitless Layers and the circular Cover Plate die/Impression Plate doohicky that's name escapes me. Sorry. The fun background typewriter stamp is a red rubber one from Wendy Vecchi's Studio 490 line titled Art-Fully Said. It's a good'un if you haven't come across it already. The cutie-pie trike stamp is a precious one from Unity. I always revel in an opportunity to use it. It just makes me smile. The sentiment is a Papertrey Ink one from one of their thrifty $5 sets released last year. And of course you would have spotted the much adored PTI Polka Dot Basics strip stamp below. Love. Nothing like a bit of 1 inch grey satin ribbon from my stash and liberal staining with my much used, almost needs replacing, Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Tea Dye to finish off the job. I am quite pleased with the outcome of my card to you. For without you all, I am not sure I would have had the inspiration to make any of the papercraft that I do adore so. Big hugs and thanks to YOU. x Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-40973310424395763642013-02-05T15:29:00.002+11:002013-02-05T15:29:22.030+11:00You're All These Things & More.I haven't had nearly as much time as I'd like to craft, which would be all the time if left to my own devices, but I did manage to steal away a bit of time feeding my spirit. <i>Bliss.</i> A shaped card always seems to bring a smile to my face and which is why I went for this design during my rather hurried crafting session. I was also enamoured by the colours of Fuchsia, Sprout, and Canary on offer in this week's The Play Date Cafe which are so very cheery and lent themselves perfectly to the "feel good" sentiments used on my curvy card. <i>C'est tout!</i><br />
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While visiting some of my long loved crafty sites, I noticed that an often participated challenge site was hosting their last challenge. So out of my heartfelt thanks for many inspired times gone by, I whipped up this card to honour <a href="http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/cr84fn-finale.html" target="_blank">CR84FN</a> Color Challenge for the very last time. Fare Thee Well CR84FN Design Team and many thanks for never failing to spark my creative spirit! xJen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-72041948989234959002013-01-12T13:35:00.000+11:002013-01-12T13:35:41.858+11:00A Simple Friendship Card.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't often make friendship cards, but I do, from time to time, think of doing so. Hence the genesis of this particular card, was just me thinking...<i>why not?</i> Nothing exceptionally magical about this card, but I do feel a small sense of accomplishment at finally shifting out of my habitual <i>shoulda, woulda, coulda</i> stasis and having actually made a simple friendship card. <i>Nice.</i> <br />
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Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to catching you anon. xJen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-26853193128005373932013-01-03T17:24:00.000+11:002013-01-03T17:24:56.019+11:00Just A Romantic Note...<i>Oh the shame! </i> My wee blog neglected once again. <i>Sigh</i>. Just thought I better at least make an attempt to kick the New Year off with a bang instead of with a whimper <i>(which is much like I ended the last)</i>. So, I have dusted off my crafting supplies and quasi-summoned some Dutch courage, took a deep breath and did more than stick a toe in to test the waters, but dove <i>(well, more like belly flopped)</i> right in. <br />
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My first card of the year is for The Play Date Cafe showcasing <i>Champagne, Sky Blue</i>, and <i>Tangerine</i>. As I am rather fond of this color challenge, I thought <i>why not?</i> Just grab the bull by the horns and off I went. Golly, I am going a bit hard <i>(instead of going home, I guess)</i> with the metaphors in this post. <i>LOL</i> Best to leave it there, I think <i>(luckily, I hear you say). S</i>o without further ado, it's my pleasure to introduce you to my card for this inaugural 2013 challenge:<br />
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Thank you ever so much for stopping by. Here's to another brilliant year of thoroughly enjoying what we love...<i>Papercrafting!</i> <i> </i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-22985614749930392782012-12-20T15:25:00.000+11:002012-12-20T15:27:48.655+11:00Not Too Many Sleeps Left Now...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to pop in with a couple of cards I managed to put together towards this holiday season. Nothing too flash but passable. <i>LOL</i> <br />
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At the moment, I am trying to come up with some clever craft ideas for the kids. We always love to have a couple of mega craft days before Christmas just to make something decorative for our home. I sure wouldn't mind hearing any fab ideas you might have suitable for the kids including the wee ones <i>(ages 3 to 12)</i>. I am seriously drawing up blanks at the moment. <i>Rock on January!</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-33667539322326353362012-12-12T14:39:00.000+11:002012-12-12T14:39:30.185+11:00Slowly, Slowly Is The Way...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The title of this post must be my <i>(not so)</i> closet motto for this festive season which is fast approaching. I have only made a handful of Christmas cards this month! <i>Eek gads!</i> I am not so convinced that even if I were to get a wriggle on, I would have made and mailed all the cards that need doing to meet my holiday requirements. But seeing that there are still nearly a fortnight left of sleeps before the Big Fella arrives, I might not throw in the towel just yet. <i>*wink* </i><br />
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This is just a quick little number I whipped up using mainly Papertrey Ink's holiday bits and bobs circa 2012 with the sentiment frame being the exception. The sentiment frame stamp is a good'un from Waltzingmouse Stamps' <i>Vintage Labels No. 18</i>.<br />
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So best leave this a short and sweet post and get back to crafting. Thanks a bunch for looking. <i>Catch ya soon!</i><br />
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<br />Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-11402330589075271202012-12-05T13:56:00.000+11:002012-12-05T13:56:19.411+11:00Almost A One Layered Wonder...Maybe?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you think this card will count as a one layered wonder if I tell you that it is really a one layered card hiding beneath the two thoroughly glued down slopey hills? Didn't thinks so. <i>Hehe.</i> I was trying my darnedest to do a one layered card but when the thought of those darling wee gingham and graph paper hills came to mind it was stuck there and wasn't gonna budge until I crafted them. D'oh!<br />
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This card was crafted with Papertrey Ink goodies from across the years. I must say, it is rather satisfying to create using some older items, and still feel they are rather current<i> (albeit it possibly so, only within my own lunchbox)</i>. I am entering this card into Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday challenge. I am fairly certain it has been well over a year, if not more, since I participated in one... so I thought <i>why not?</i> The challenge was to create using glitter detail. Although, I am not a stranger to glitter, I don't use it too, <i>too</i> often, but enjoy it when I do. I used some Prisma Glitter across the wire the birds have precariously perched upon and a few squirts on the petals of the flower at the base of the one tree. C'est Tout. <br />
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Thanks a big bunch for stopping by. Here's to a love-filled day for us all!Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-65067824187924751862012-11-28T11:17:00.001+11:002012-11-28T11:17:26.955+11:00Just A Joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know I don't have to explain to any of you about the joys of paper crafting, because I know you totally get it. This post is just me momentarily thinking out loud about the simple joy crafting can be. Hectic days, chores galore, but nothing beats the stress release of spell of wee card making. <i>Nice.</i> I was blissfully spurred on by the current inspiration photo currently on offer at The Shabby Tea Room full of yummy neutrals and perfect pewters. <i> Just dreamy.</i> Not much time to spare today, so please accept this card as a small tribute to that which brings us joy.<br />
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Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-51447142241976516652012-11-25T21:18:00.002+11:002012-11-26T07:48:49.048+11:00Papertrey Ink Blog Hop November 2012I am just going to cut straight to the chase and let you know that the theme of this month's blog hop might as well have been from Mars as I certainly found it to be a bit off the planet and pushed me out of my comfort zone. The theme was to make a card or project inspired by book covers/sleeves. You're probably best to check out the <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2012/11/november-2012-blog-hop-challenge.html" target="_blank">link</a> directly as I am sure my understanding of it is, more than likely, clear as mud. But I was intrigued. So, after a bit of head scratching, the image that came screaming to mind was the ribbon stickers that are often seen adhered to book covers to state that a book is a prize winner of some description or a finalist in some book list or awards category. Fingers crossed you have some idea what I am rabbiting on about or I really must sound/<i>read</i> like a crafty loon. Ah well, it wouldn't be the first time and more than likely not the last. LOL I was also in need of a birthday card for a gorgeous man in my life that we all reckon is a bit of a prize favourite to say the least, so I set out on the challenge. Luckily, it didn't end up being as painful as I had imagined. <i>*wink*</i><br />
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Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-15075455636244769452012-11-12T12:16:00.005+11:002012-11-12T17:26:08.167+11:00But, But, But...I know I have been AWOL this last fortnight, but for good reason. I have been working furiously towards the November Mind, Body Spirit Festival in Sydney that I am a part of twice a year for four days a festival (well five if you count the day we move in). Well, now that it is done and dusted, I can take a bit of a breather and get back to more of the paper crafting that I love. But, I just wanted to pop in to show you what I have been working towards over the last fortnight that I have been MIA from my blog now that it has come to a close. Here are my <i>Before</i> and <i>After</i> snaps...<i>talk about a transformation:</i><br />
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I cannot ever remember the last time I participated in a Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. I am certain it's been donkey's years! Even though I am not quite ready to take the leap into <i>full steam ahead</i> Christmas crafting just yet, I was happy enough to get a few tags on the go. I made three, but the following wine bottle tag was the only one that fit the bill as far as being directly inspired by a specific group of colours for the blog hop, which is all about non-traditional holiday color schemes.<br />
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I suspect I have one of those wacky Papertrey Ink Sweet Blush ink pads that many folks have been talking about, as it is looking a lot less Sweet Blush/pink than advertised. Oh well. Lucky it still matches, I guess. This bottle tag was further inspired by a tag I once spied ages ago from Betsy Veldman, I am pretty sure. I am certainly having a vague moment on typing this post so forgive me if I got it wrong. It was just one of those many offerings from the PTI DT that stuck in my mind and got me itching to craft not to mention part with a bit of my hard earned cash. LOL <br />
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So, that's it for me today. <i>Happy hopping! </i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-12210509807109918392012-10-18T13:08:00.001+11:002012-10-18T13:08:17.127+11:00Celebrate Today In A Magnificent Rustic, Shabby-licious Way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been a bit cranky of late, because I haven't had as much crafty time as I would like. Too busy with the not so fun chores of everyday life, I guess. So I had to quietly sneak in a few therapeutic and very precious moments to make a card, with the sole purpose of getting a wee crafty hit to see me through my seemingly hectic days. I created this card inspired form the colors of the current CR84FN Color Challenge showcasing <i>Light Pink, Tan</i>, and <i>Cream</i> coupled with the gorgeous photo inspiration from The Shabby Tea Room. Just what I needed to kick start a short, nurturing but much appreciated crafting session. <i>Ahhh!</i><br />
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My card ended up being a melange of shabby and rather rustic textures, textiles and tones. I just aged, stamped, trussed, threaded, stained, clipped and snipped to my crafty heart's content. <i>Bliss.</i><br />
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Now back to the grindstone for me. Thanks for stopping by. <i>Here's to more joyous times in our crafty havens! </i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-19374537877943684882012-10-11T14:31:00.001+11:002012-10-11T14:31:54.531+11:00You've Got To Bloom Where You Are Planted.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lord knows, I am all about making the most of whatever hand of cards I am dealt and trying my very best to metaphorically bloom where I am planted. So much so, in fact, that with all the lemons life's given me, I most certainly now have honed a kick butt recipe for a mean batch of lemonade. When I first came across this sentiment from Papertrey Ink some time ago, I wondered what it would best be used for? But now, I see it as the perfect sentiment for making the most of any situation and striving to be your best despite the odds perceived before you. I could be reading more into it than is meant <i>(more than likely)</i>, but to me, it's a great reminder to stand tall, take a deep breath or three, summon my best and <i>Go For It!</i> <br />
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So with this mantra ever in mind, I decided to take a little stroll over to The Shabby Tea Room and see what's doing over there, as it's been a terribly long time since I've participated in their challenges. This week's inspiration photo of a gorgeously laid table setting complete with crisp white embroidered linen and the prettiest roses and lisianthus delightfully placed just so, called this sentiment to the fore. The challenge was to create a project inspired by the image while using the colours <i>Pink, Green</i> and <i>White</i> and lace. You and I both know that I cannot do proper "white" in all it's pristine glory to save my soul, but I did create using the typical <i>Jen's Jacked-Up </i>version of white in it's more aged, stained form. When it came to using pink and green, I squealed with glee as I adore this combination tremendously. And the flowers...<i>Oh Happy Day! </i><br />
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Another of my many loves <i>(yes, I have eyes for more than just roses)</i> are vintage table linens. I have quite a collection, certainly more than I have tables or opportunities to ever use them, but... I do admire a beautifully laid table and should the occasion arise, I'll be ready. <i>*wink*</i> The circular scalloped shape of my card is a nod to the lovely place setting pictured specifically as the other elements of my card more loosely follow on from the other aspects in the inspiration photo. <br />
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Many thanks for stopping by and for allowing me to share with you just another of my many musings. I appreciate your visit so. <i>Here's to a beautiful, bloom-filled day! </i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-58871689315108882362012-10-04T12:50:00.000+10:002012-10-05T09:31:17.708+10:00Baby Boy Blue.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I always delight in making baby cards and revelling in the joy of a new birth. There is something about a new life that always reminds me how very blessed I am on so many levels. The funny or rather quirky <i>"me-like"</i> aspect of this current paper crafting creation is that I actually don't have a current birth to celebrate, but felt like a little fanciful yet jubilant hit that only a new baby can bring. <br />
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This card was born out of the current CR84FN Color Challenge showcasing <i>Light Blue, Yellow</i> and <i>Green</i>. I also wanted to take the opportunity to submit once again for the current call for DTs for this esteemed challenge. I think that my last two submissions are all that are required, but I thought, why not...just to be sure to be sure that they know what a keen bean I am. <i>Overkill perhaps</i>. <br />
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This card afforded me the opportunity to use the cutest Onesie die from Papertrey Ink. This is such a fun die that can be used to make Onesie shaped cards or can be utilised as I have done as a Onesie shaped focal embellishment. The Onesie was cut from a sheet of the sweetest 6x6 paper pack from Crate Paper called <i>Little Boy Blue</i>. I highly recommend this pack if you are after delight after delight when it comes to delectable patterned paper 100% suited to wee boy bairn. After cutting out the die and staining the edges, I glued a few snippets of the softest pale blue vintage lace I could find in my stash. The die cut ovals with Waltzingmouse Stamps' <i>"Wee Little Baby"</i> sentiment is also from Papertrey Ink and is part of their Limitless Layers Oval set which is also a handy little set to have in one's stamping arsenal. <br />
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Lastly, I wanted to mention the cool knit textured background stamp from Impression Obsession that I stamped with <i>Sky Blue</i> ink from Memento. It is one of those nifty, photorealistic, red-rubber Cover-A-Card stamps that I am so fond of. I have a few dozen of them and would not want to be without them. Ever. 100% worth a look-see. <br />
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Thank you so much for popping by. I enjoy each of your visits so. Here's to a delightful day filled with the heavenly fragrance or thoughts thereof a new baby. <i>What joy!</i><br />
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<br />Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-44153758854791210602012-09-24T10:54:00.002+10:002012-09-24T11:13:28.568+10:00Celebrate With Primitive Pizza!...Or Maybe Not.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Perhaps an oddly named post, but perfect for an oddly made card. This is my second offering put up for consideration for CR84FN Color Challenge's DT call on now. I have participated in many, many CR84FN Color Challenges before, that's for sure, but I think this might well be the first time I have ever attempted a card with a pennant that freakishly resembles a slice of primitive patterned pizza. Oh well, let's hope they don't think this too outlandish an offering for consideration, but like most other "out there" creations that I make, it's me down to the ground. <i>100% quirky and ever so slightly mad.</i> The colors this time around are <i>Denim, Tan</i>, and <i>Brown. </i><br />
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This card was made from a compilation of crafting goodies from Hero Arts <i>(the denim colored diamond shaped background)</i>, Waltzingmouse Stamps <i>(the pennant stamp)</i>, and Papertrey Ink <i>(the sentiment)</i>. The die cut flower is a little mock up made using all of the dies in the Tim Holtz Alterations die called <i>Tattered Florals</i>. Lastly, the pennant and the sentiment label are all from the same Spellbinders' Lacey Banners set. After spritzing <i>(or rather sogging)</i> the card base <i>(PTI's Fine Linen C/S)</i> within an inch of it's life with Glimmer Mists in both <i>Coffee Shop</i> and <i>Denim</i>, I nibbled at all of the corners with my pink/mauve handled Corner Chomper's <i>Cloud</i> side. <i>Ta da!</i> Well that's this offer done.<br />
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Thank you ever so much for stopping by. <i>Here's to a glorious day for us all! </i>Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-4877214198976620722012-09-19T11:30:00.004+10:002012-09-19T11:52:01.260+10:00Just A Note With Roses.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEcc6GbcUsM3I_A5Uto7ZScRycvMWjukG0_THqojouQUfiny6Y0kqFlULkHW4PCGrPuoMJRMt5Zb50GYYKXBzkAIhnga2dcNBL5TAjteiCMInZOy60AzZ5SvkkR6bSpM4a8Gps9JnPvo/s1600/JustANoteRose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEcc6GbcUsM3I_A5Uto7ZScRycvMWjukG0_THqojouQUfiny6Y0kqFlULkHW4PCGrPuoMJRMt5Zb50GYYKXBzkAIhnga2dcNBL5TAjteiCMInZOy60AzZ5SvkkR6bSpM4a8Gps9JnPvo/s640/JustANoteRose.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><br />
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I am really a sucker for all things roses as any semi-regular visitor to my wee blog would have gleaned. So it never took any amount of arm twisting for me to use a rose crafting item or three. This card is my attempt to use my mists and sprays in a more controlled fashion as is currently being taught in the now running <a href="http://www.onlinecardclasses.com/" target="_blank">Online Card Classes</a> called <i>Kick Start</i>. The day's theme was all about organizing your ideas, but I am hopelessly disorganized and it would seem attention deficit disordered as well when it comes to following along patiently. Yes, I was mesmerised by the pretty pictures and just got stuck into creating in my trademark will-nilly fashion. <i> Incorrigible, I know.</i> The lesson was also around water coloring with sprays and mists from an embossed watercolour paper base. You, will have no doubt guessed that all I heard was <i>blah, blah, blah, blah, blah </i>from having looked at my card. <i>(No slight intended to those who skillfully and lovingly prepared this top notch lesson, by the way)</i> Needless to say I didn't follow <i>instruction one</i> and have ended up with this card. I know it will never be a poster child for the lesson, but it was devilishly fun going rogue and free-styling a bit. Let's be honest, that's me down to the ground though, isn't it? Never follows the instructions and wonders why I end up with a sparkly dog's breakfast? LOL That's okay, I'm happy to be one of the black sheep of the papercrafting world. <i>Hehe.</i><br />
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Thanks so much for visiting and allowing me to share with you just a little bit of the quasi-controlled chaos that's in this crafty, addled brain of mine. Here's to an inspired and joyous day for us all!Jen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915920938292402065.post-91963915515122969982012-09-11T11:05:00.002+10:002012-09-11T11:15:42.762+10:00Wishing You Peace.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1vuB8kg2wc4YJ76fnBiBmQfdRaebOFEqrG5M3AgcO0OWIvzDyCOju9en0nFkRCMsfmVkPM-5VBRI8kYKoIXUCKbKmQpnmsBUdYuW3-aLI6KRICamO9qtJJdVIBdr3Ab6DU4-WfyoePc/s1600/WishingYouPeace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1vuB8kg2wc4YJ76fnBiBmQfdRaebOFEqrG5M3AgcO0OWIvzDyCOju9en0nFkRCMsfmVkPM-5VBRI8kYKoIXUCKbKmQpnmsBUdYuW3-aLI6KRICamO9qtJJdVIBdr3Ab6DU4-WfyoePc/s640/WishingYouPeace.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br />
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...And wishing a bit for me too, while I'm at it. <i>Talk about crazy days!</i> Life has been totally cramping my style as of late. So busy,<i> busy</i>, busy with chores, family, work and other nefarious, pain in the butt people that things have been <i>beyond chaotic</i> and I could sure use an injection of peace and serenity. So really, this card is meant for anyone that can relate with myself included in that. <br />
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I wanted to throw this card into the ring for this fortnight's <a href="http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/cr84fn62-2-and-dt-call.html" target="_blank">CR84FN</a> Color Challenge showcasing <i>Lavender, Peach</i>, and <i>Neutral</i>. This and the following challenge are also an opportunity for any <i>DT-wannabees</i> to let the current team know of your desire to sign on for the next 6 month term. I know that <i>"me and my rather unorthodox style"</i> have probably got <i>a snowflake's chance...</i> of being on a DT (any DT, really), but I am feeling game at this very moment in time and might as well strike while the iron's hot and try my luck. <i>*Gulp*</i><br />
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So, before I wake up to myself and realize what I have done, I am going to quickly post this and race over to CR84FN and link up this card declaring my intentions to be in the running for their DT. <i>*Gulps again*</i> Thanks for stopping by and here's to an inspired and rather peaceful day for us all. <i>Hugs.</i><br />
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<i>Edited to add: Today is the sad anniversary of 9/11. Lest we forget. </i>RIPJen Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365770170379988608noreply@blogger.com11