Meet The Craftellas with JMC Designs

Good afternoon,

I've hopped back on my blog to share a card and to let you know that JMC Designs are launching a fantastic new Crafting themed collection on Hochanda this afternoon called the Craftellas and there's loads more besides including some new additions to the Stamplementals range and some gorgeous handmade paper from Dolly Dimples.  I'm so lucky to be part of Julia's design team and get a chance to have a play with all these fabulous products!

This Crafty Diva is Sally Stitch and I've added a patchwork effect background using some of the amazing Craftella papers.  You can see all this and more on Hochanda at 3pm and 7pm UK time and why not join us on the JMC's Crazy Craft Hive Facebook Group for some crafty banter!

All products from JMC Designs except buttons, twine and cardstock.  Image coloured with Promarkers.

Bye for now, hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - October AG with Patterned Paper
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #143 AG

Not Just Cards - October AG

Forget The Rules for JMC Designs

Hello again!

I'm back to share a tag I made last week but didn't get around to blogging.  The digi stamps are all from the latest Ocean Fashionistas digital collection by JMC designs.  This collection along with all of Julia's other fab designs can be found in her Etsy shop here.

The stamps I've used for my card are from the accessories and sentiments sets.  I found a 12 x 12 sheet of scrapbooking paper in my stash that went perfectly and some pom pom trim that I bought ages ago because I loved the colour but never found anything that went with it until now!

Materials used:

Digi stamps and sentiment - JMC Designs Ocean Fashionistas collection

Promarkers

Patterned paper - Pink Paislee Summer Lights

Mask - Creative Expressions Large Polka Dots

Pearlescent ink - Artiste in Aqua

Pom pom trim - Docrafts

Tag, cardstock and gems all from stash

Thanks for stopping by today, it's really appreciated.

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my tag into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - June

Not Just Cards - May

I Love Promarkers - #411 AG/Optional Circles

Willow for JMC Designs

Good evening,

Today I'm sharing a card I made to celebrate the gorgeous freebie digi stamp that JMC Designs are generously offering for a limited time in conjunction with the Kit & Clowder Facebook group.  She's called Willow and I think you'll agree she's a cracker - why do I never look like this when I'm gardening.  I usually sport the dragged through a hedge backwards look!

Anyway on to my card and I thought I'd give a circular card a try, I've not actually made one before, well I've made a circular easel card several times but not a single fold card.  I think it turned out ok and it's pretty stable-ish!  I used some bright gardening themed papers that are an old favourite and coloured Willow to match.  Actually she's quite bright, you might need your sunnies!

Materials used:

Digi stamp - Willow by JMC Designs

Promarkers

Patterned Papers - Springtime from Hobbycraft

Sentiment - Pebbles Inc

Circle/Scalloped circle dies - X-cut

Flower pot die - Trimcraft

Flower die - magazine freebie

Cardstock, buttons & twine from stash

That's all from me for tonight, it's just about time to make dinner then chill with some colouring later.

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - May

Unicorn Challenge - #54 Use Dies

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #131 AG

Not Just Cards - May AG

Classic Design Challenge - May AG

Love to Scrap - #133 AG

Dream Valley - #225 Favourite Colours (Multicoloured)

Crafty Creations - #409 AG

A Bit More Time To Craft - #115 AG

Cinnamon Fox Tag

Hello,

A bit of a late night post tonight to share a quick tag I made earlier today.  I coloured the gorgeous fox image last night and put him to one side but suddenly I had a burst of inspiration late this afternoon and had to get crafting straight away.  I didn't even take the time to finish my coffee first lol!

Anyway, this image is from the Spicy Fox collection from JMC Designs and was released not long before I joined the JMC Dream Team.  I just love foxes so I decided I'd go back and revisit this collection just to make something fun.  I'm really happy with how it's turned out.  I really enjoy making tags I find the space so much easier to fill and my ideas seem to flow more easily.  I've taken a leaf out of Julia's own book and added some splatters of watered down gesso - one of her signature features, not something I usually do and after splattering half the kitchen table I maybe won't do it again in a hurry lol although I do love the look.  All the papers are from the Craft Asylum Into the Woods 6x6 pad.

Materials used:

Digi stamp - Cinnamon, Spicy Fox collection, JMC Designs

Patterned papers - Into The Woods, Craft Asylum

White gesso - Indigo Blu

Tag, Buttons & twine from stash

That's all from me tonight, bed is definitely calling!  

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my tag into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - April x

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #130 AG x

Crafty Cardmakers - #255 Anything But A Card x

Mazie Melody for JMC Designs

Hello,

I was going to say good evening but by the time I type up this post it will probably be into the morning!  Wow, what a hectic week it's been, I've been busy with work (at home on my laptop) and also supporting my 14 year old with her homeschooling.  As the weather has been brilliant this week I've also been trying to get out for walks more.  At least I was but I've developed an extremely painful hack on my heel so I am hobbling around a bit now!  Even in lockdown there aren't enough hours in the day sometimes!  It's now the weekend though and I intend to relax as much as possible.

Today I'm sharing a DT card for JMC Designs using Mazie Melody from the new Mini Melodies collection which launched today!  All the designs are music related and they are super cute!  You can get 15% off this amazing collection using the code MMELODIES15 up until midnight (UK Time) on Sunday 26th April.  I feel like my colouring isn't the best at the moment, my mojo seems to have got up and gone but I'm not going to worry about it too much, after all it's a good excuse to have a weekend of colouring practice!

Materials used:

Digital stamp - Mazie Melody JMC Designs

Promarkers

Sentiment - JMC Designs

White Posca pen

Patterned papers - Docrafts Capsule Collection Spots & Stripes Brights

Flower die - Magazine freebie

Border die - Crafters Companion Die'sire Edge'ables Christmas Carol

Cardstock, pearls, button and twine all from stash

We'd love you to come and join us at JMC's Crazy Craft Hive Facebook group.  There's always loads of inspiration and great giveaways!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, it's much appreciated.

Hugs,

Shona xx

Thanks for stopping by today, it's much appreciated. 

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:
CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - April AG
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #130 AG
Classic Design Challenge - 4th Birthday AG
Not Just Cards - April
Passion for Promarkers - #539 Add a Sentiment
I Love Promarkers - #408 AG/Optional Get Well
Love to Scrap - #132 For Girls

Ollie the Octopus & Friends

Hello again,

I'm back with another scheduled post to share my second sample for JMC Designs new Ocean Dreams Hochanda launch - this time featuring both sets of stamps - Ollie Octopus and Ocean Dreams.  I'm just keeping everything crossed that they made it to Hochanda HQ in time to be featured on the shows with Easter weekend and the COVID19 situation.  These stamps may be my favourite ever, they are a joy to colour and they are soooo cute!  I also think this might be my favourite card ever!  It's not like anything I've ever made before but it was so fun to make.

Materials used:

Clear stamps - JMC Designs Ocean Dreams & Ollie Octopus

Promarkers

Hobbycraft - Neon ombre paper 

Cardstock from stash

That's me for today I think, enjoy the rest of your day.  Stay home and stay safe.

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #129 AG

I Love Promarkers - #408 AG/Optional Get Well Soon

Classic Design Challenge - 4th Birthday

Crafty Sentiments - AG

Not Just Cards - April

Crafty Creations - #408 AG

Crafty Friends - #133 AG

Creative Craft Cottage - #128 CAS or Fully Loaded (Fully Loaded!)

Ocean Dreams

Good morning!

A super early and scheduled post from me today to celebrate the launch of JMC Designs new Ocean Dreams collection on Hochanda TV channel.  My card features a gorgeous Seahorse and some little fishes from one of the stamp sets and I've used a paper from the Curious Wonders collection as a background.  All of these products are available to buy on Hochanda.  Don't worry if the 7am show was a bit too early we're back at 10am or you can catch up with the show on rewind.

Materials used:

Clear stamp set - JMC Designs Ocean Dreams

Sentiment - JMC Designs

Patterned paper - Curious Wonders JMC Designs

Promarkers

That's all for now, I'll be back with another post later!

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

I Love Promarkers - #408 AG/Optional Get Well Soon

Classic Design Challenge - 4th Birthday AG

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - April

Crafty Friends Challenge - #133 AG

Sally Sundae

Good evening!

As promised I'm back with my next design featuring the new Sweet & Savoury collection from JMC Designs which you can buy here.  I really must finish colouring the savoury characters - can you tell I have a sweet tooth lol?!

This card features Sally Sundae and once again my mouth is watering at the thought of all the gorgeous ice creams and wafers.  I've even used some patterned paper that resembles sprinkles!

Materials used:

Digital Stamp - Sally Sundae JMC Designs

Promarkers

Sentiment - Personal Impressions

Patterned Papers - Dear Lizzy Stay Colorful American Crafts 

Enamel dots - American Crafts & Trimcraft

Until the next time, stay safe and keep crafting!

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - April

A Bit More Time To Craft - #113 AG

Not Just Cards - March AG

Crafty Creations - #408 AG

WWC - #265 Marsha's Challenge AG

Love to Scrap - #132 For Girls

I Love Promarkers - #407 AG/Optional Birthday

Classic Design Challenge - 4th Birthday AG

CoCo Caramel

Good morning,

It's a scheduled post from me today and I hope it finds you all well and managing to avoid the dreaded Coronavirus.  I'm now in my 3rd week of 'social distancing' I possibly started a week earlier than some of you due to having a heart condition that puts me at increased risk of complications.  It sounds blissful staying at home and there has been some high points like spending more time with my family but the downside is there's 4 of us in a relatively small space so we sometimes get under each others feet and niggle at each other.  I'm sure everyone has similar experiences.  I'm still working from home so I get a bit envious when I see other people clearing out their craft spaces or even just having more time to create!  On the plus side I don't have to spend time commuting back and fore between mine and my husband's work.  Cooking is more of a joy as I can step away from the laptop straight into the kitchen and it's more about planning meals around what we already have and what we can source.  I might not have had time to clear out my craft stuff but I'm having a good go at the freezer!

Anyhoo, on to my card and this is a card I made for JMC Designs latest launch - the Sweet & Savoury collection which you can buy here either individually or as a complete collection!  This design is CoCo Caramel and she conjures up thoughts of all things sweet and yummy and chocolatey!  In fact I had to go and grab some Oreos as I was typing this!  If you haven't already it's worth checking out the JMC's Crazy Craft Hive Facebook group, there's always loads of inspiration and often discount codes and freebies!

To complete my card I've used some very old patterned papers from Docrafts and an even older Polkadoodles sentiment that was part of a magazine freebie set!

Materials used:

Digital stamp - CoCo Caramel JMC Designs

Promarkers

White Poska pen

Sentiment - Polkadoodles

Patterned Papers - Hot Diggity Dog Docrafts

Cardstock & pearls from stash

That's all for the moment, I will try and get on to post again later.

Stay safe folks.

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - April x

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #128 AG x

A Bit More Time To Craft - #113 AG x

Not Just Cards - March AG x

Crafty Creations - #408 AG x

WWC - #265 Marsha's Challenge AG x

Love to Scrap - #132 For Girls x

I Love Promarkers - #407 AG x

Snail Mail

Good evening,

I've hopped on to share a quick card I made using the super cute snail digi from the Toadstool Tots collection - the latest release from JMC Designs which you can find here.

I'm trying to move away from my more usual style of layout so for this card I've created a faux aperture using a circle die and raising up the patterned paper using foam tape to create dimension.  I've used 2 shades of distress ink to create the background.  I've finished off my card with some doodling and the 'snail mail' sentiment from the collection which fits the card perfectly.

Materials used:

Digi stamps incl sentiment - JMC Designs Toadstool Tots

Promarkers

White Posca pen

Black Sakura Micron pen

Tim Holtz distress inks

Patterned paper - MME My Girl

That's all from me tonight, hope you have a great weekend when it comes.

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - March x

I Love Promarkers - #405 Add a Sentiment (Optional) x

Unicorn Challenge - #52 Flower Power x

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes x

A Bit More Time To Craft - #111 AG x

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #127 AG x

Dream Valley - #220 For Girls Only x

Passion for Promarkers - #532 Favourite Colour Combo (Multicoloured the more colours the better!) x

Toadstool Tots at JMC Designs

Good afternoon,

A scheduled post from me today to share my DT card for the launch of the super cute new Toadstool Tots collection at JMC Designs.  We think this is Julia's cutest collection yet and if you hurry you can pick up a 15% discount in her Etsy shop here using the code TTOTSLAUNCH15 until midnight on Sunday 1st March to help us celebrate the launch.

I've used the gorgeous Tessa Tot for my friendship card and coloured her with my Promarkers to match these gorgeous papers from Raspberry Road which were a magazine freebie from several years back (yes I admit it, my name is Shona and I'm a craft hoarder!)  I've kept the card quite simple without too much matting and layering and used some distress ink instead to give the edges some definition and to make the card a bit more coherent.

 Materials used:

Digital Stamp - JMC Designs Tessa Tot

Promarkers

Patterned Papers - Raspberry Road Love Lives Here

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Sentiment - Stampin' Up Labeler Alphabet

Cardstock, button & twine from stash

Tessa Tot has lots of equally cute friends, I especially love the snails and toadstools in the sentiments set, watch out for more of them on my blog soon.

That's all from me for the moment, hope to see you again soon!

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - February x

Creative Craft Cottage - #126 Add a Heart x

I Love Promarkers - #404 For a Girl (optional) x

Sweet Stampers - #41 Hearts and/or Flowers x

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes x

Crafty Creations - #406 Anything Goes x

Not Just Cards - February x

Curious Wonders Samples for JMC Designs

Hello, it's me again!

I'm back to share some samples I made for JMC Designs launch shows on Hochanda last Friday.  If you've not come across Julia's designs before they are just amazing.  Her creativity and quirkiness shines through in everything she designs.  I'm lucky enough to live close to Julia and had attended some of her mixed media workshops and was absolutely delighted when she asked me to be on her design team!  As well as launching on Hochanda, JMC also have an Etsy shop with some fantastic digital designs, follow the link above.

Julia's first physical collection is called Curious Wonders and is based around the Alice in Wonderland story.  There are gorgeous papers, stamps, resins and MDF elements.  I'm just sharing a few examples here on my blog but if you look out for me on Instagram @handmade_by_hamill there's lots more on there and if you'd like to have a peek at what the rest of the amazing design team have been up to pop over to JMC Designs Crazy Craft Hive group on Facebook where as well as cards there are also some inspirational mixed media and off the page projects.

Entered into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - February x

A Bit More Time To Craft - #110 Anything Goes x

Entered into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - #230 Banners & Bows (Optional) x

Entered into the following challenges:

Not Just Cards - February x

I Love Promarkers - #404 For a Girl (Optional) x

My Time to Craft - #426 No Digis x

Use Your Stuff - #392 Circles

Creative Craft Cottage - #126 Add a Heart x

Entered into the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #126 Anything Goes x

Entered into the following challenges:

Unicorn Challenge - #51 Anything Goes x

Crafty Creations - #406 Anything Goes x

Thanks for stopping by, hugs,

Shona xx

Chai Cottage with JMC Designs

Good afternoon,

Yay, that's me up to date with my blogging!  Just Instagram and Facebook to bring up to date now!
I'm back to share a super colourful card I made to celebrate the latest release over at JMC designs.  Julia has just launched the new Teatime Terrace collection today in her Etsy shop here and it's a cracker!  I've used one of the new designs 'Chai Lodge' for my card and the rest of the collection is equally cute and quirky!

Materials used:

Digi stamp - JMC Designs Chai Lodge

Promarkers

Papers - Hobbycraft Springtime

'Live' die - Sizzix

Flowers - Hobbycraft

Cardstock, button & twine from stash

That's definitely all from me today (I think!) and just in case I'm not posting again before New Year I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2020!  Thank you for all your support and kind comments over the last 12 months, it's always appreciated.

Hugs,

Shona

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - December

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - #106 AG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #120 AG

Not Just Cards - December AG

Crafty Sentiments - AG

Marcelle with JMC Designs

Good morning ,

A scheduled post from me today to share some fantastic news!  I am very excited to announce that I've been asked to join Julia McNeill's Dream Team for JMC Designs.  Julia is an extremely talented up and coming designer who is gaining a large following on You Tube where she shares her vast expertise in all areas of papercraft, mixed media, art journalling and beyond.  She also has an amazing and imaginative range of digi stamps that can be found in her Etsy shop here and she even creates bespoke character designs.  Julia is generously offering 25% discount for the next week using the code PAYDAYNOV25 so head on over and grab yourself a bargain!

I've made a card using one of Julia's fab dig's called 'Marcelle' I think you will agree she's very elegant, what I would give to have a waist like that!

 Materials used:

Digital stamp - JMC Designs - Marcelle

Promarkers

Washi tape - Docrafts

Wooden letter tiles and stars - Hobbycraft

Cardstock, papers, ribbon, button & twine all from stash

That's all from me for the moment.

Until the next time... hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Focus on the Good

Hi Folks,

I've popped on for a late night post to share a card I made this afternoon.  Iona was out at dance class, hubby was working and my aunt was watching another Christmas film so it seemed the perfect time to catch up with some crafting.

The focal point of my card is one of JMC Designs fab digi's Starlight Dakeri from the Cocktail Divas Collection.  I was lucky enough to attend a couple of Julia's Mixed Media Workshops and this amazing digi was in the goody bag I received!  Along with the image I've used some ancient Raspberry Road papers that were a magazine freebie and a vellum sentiment out of a bargain pad from The Works.  This sentiment should be my mantra.  It's all too easy to feel down when you're unwell or feeling frazzled and you forget about all the good things you have in your life.  And there really is a lot of good so that's definitely what I should be focusing on.

Materials Used:

Digi - JMC Designs - Starlight Dakeri

Promarkers

Papers - Raspberry Road Designs - Summer Goodness

Oval Nesting Die - X-cut

Square Nesting Die - Spellbinders

Border Die - Crafter's Companion

Sentiment - M&C Boutique @ The Works - Vellum Quotes

Cardstock, Buttons, Twine, Gems, Braid, etc all from stash

Anyway, I'd better head off to bed soon although I am on holiday this week and can sleep in for a bit in the morning if I want to.  Sounds like a good Monday morning to me and I'm focusing on the good remember!

Hugs,

Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - October x

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - #116 AG x

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - #102 AG x

I ❤ Promarkers Challenge - #395 AG/Optional CAS x

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #479 AG x

Avenue 613 Challenge - #226 AG/Optional Spotlight Technique x