March Giveaway

Isn't it always the case that if you start a project in class and don't get it finished, it stares at you, unfinished from your craft room shelf forever more?

That's been the case with this little treasure which Janet and I are offering as lovin' inks March giveaway pressie

These wonderful exploding boxes have been a recent workshop and have been so popular we thought we'd give you a chance to own your very own.
All you have to do is leave your name with Mr. linky below and we will draw the winner at the end of the month.

The inspiration for the boxes came from the most talented lady, Elaine, at Magic Boxes. check out her blog here and you'll see what I mean, she's truly inspirational!

Hope you're having a great crafty week
X Michelle & Janet

Just Right Violets

Our next workshop at Samuel Taylors in Embsay, is on 6th April and has been an absolute delight to prepare for. I've been lusting over the Just Right stamps for quite a while but as they are a tad on the expensive side have hesitated a little.

I will, however hesitate no longer!
Here's the sample I've been playing with

What a joy these stamps are to play with. I couldn't resist making this little treasure!

The box stands on four little feet and has this delightful box liner......and inside???

We've filled the box with Parma Violet sweets but it could equally hold some violet perfumed soap or tea lights.

During the class we will be exploring more ways to use Tim Holtz distress inks and Archival Inks, along with embossing folder techniques, to create this little box and matching card, a lovely present for someone special!

If you fancy joining us you can find all the info here
Don't hesitate as this workshop will fill up fast!

Hope to see you there
X Janet & Michelle

Stamping club

Today we have been practising our watercolouring skills whilst making a gorgeous Easter decoration.  We had 12 ladies here today but a few were not finished when I took the pictures.

All so beautiful don't you think?

and here is Michelles sample

Stamps are Some Bunny by stampin up with the Molly Blooms bunting to add to the look.

A lovely day with some lovely folks.

Janet

An Easter project with a touch of Old Fashioned Spring

 At Craftrange this month Michelle is hosting this class to make a cute little egg with an old fashioned feel. Gentle colouring and some fimo eggs give this a lovely look for Easter as a decoration or alternative gift to a chocolate egg.

If you fancy joining her then give Craftrange a ring on 01282 833091.  

The class is on Friday15th March 

1-4pm .

We have just got our date for our "do your own thing retreat" at Beamsley, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire. 23rd-25th August 2013 with the option of staying over until Monday 26th.

If you would like to know more drop us an email at lovinink.lots@gmail.com

Back with the giveaway very soon .

Janet

Crafty Giveaway winner

Yep time to announce last months winner of this gorgeous postcard set made by Michelle.

So drum roll please...............

Random org has picked number 6 which is Debbie !

Well done Debbie - do email us on lovinink.lots@gmail .com with your address so we can post it on to you .Back with a new giveaway very soon.

Happy Crafting xx

March at Samuel Taylors

Janet and I had a lovely day last week getting the class samples for March ready. Amongst much tea and laughter we managed to get this little gift card box made using the fabulous Darcy stamp sets.

Such an amazing buy at just over £6 there is everything you need to make fabulous patterned papers along with text and lovely focal points.

We will be running the workshops on March 16th at Roseville Street (0113 2480044) and 26th March at the Brighouse store (01484 401419)

We'll be following on from February's class with different techniques for using your stamps and inks to make the little drawer and the cards to go inside.

Even if the day isn't bright these stamps are bound to bring a little sunshine to your life!

Bye for now
X Michelle & Janet

March Craft Retreat

Plans and samples are whizzing ahead for our fab craft retreat in March, menus planned, shopping ordered and samples made, jut a few finishing touches to add to the umpteen ways we intend to alter these fab books

It took some doing but I finally summoned up the courage to take my Stanley knife to these old novels to surprise anyone fool enough to be tempted to pick them up to read!

Here's the inside of the red book and here's the front of the blue one

Janet's alteration took on a life of it's own as it became a very personal memory of special people in her life

We've many more ideas for altering books so if you are booked on to the Craft Retreat, start looking for books to alter. If you've got a book in mind with a particular theme ie gardening, food, medical science etc, let us know and we can start collecting our stamps together! Really looking forward to this retreat, a chance to catch up with old friends and meet some new!

If you do fancy joining us, I think we have just one place left, so email us for details.

Hope to see you there
X Michelle