Kylies demonstrator blog hop, Feb 2020

Oh my goodness, the birthday, Christmas & New Year celebrations have come, gone & become a memory already & now it's February!! Ekkk!!

And now I'm trying to play catch-up from the time that I have had away from my business...a bit of a mistake, I think??

That's why I'm here participating in Kylie's Blog Hop, giving my blog some desperately needed CPR!!

So with this in mind, here is one of the projects that I have made this week. I found out that the mother of a friend was recently married to her partner of 21 years, during January & I loved the idea of making a card to celebrate the occasion.

 After using the hearts dies, I then ran one through the Beads & Baubles embossing folder & the other through the Country Floral embossing folder.

And the third embossing folder I used, for the back of the card, was the Subtle one, just to give a softer look, rather than the stark white of our beautiful Whisper White cardstock.

I then painted each of them using Wink of Stella, to give the hearts a little bit of glimmer & added the beautiful pearls for a touch of class.

Teaming the Silver Embossing powder, I stamped a sentiment from the Sending You Thoughts set, (available FREE during Salebration, ask me how) & mounted this.

So, of course, I JUST HAD to complete the 'set' & went ahead & made a card for 2 grooms & then a bride & groom.

 For each of these cards, I simply embossed Congratulatios inside.

 Here they all are, together, gosh Im happy with the simplicity of them!

And of course, I always dress up the envelope, Going back to the original card), the new wife s must have a tease of what lays inside, right?

For those interested, here is my Live video from last week, where you can see how I put this card together...

Thanks for looking at my blog, Jo Weedon, I'd love to see you back here again, soon.

Now onto someone else who has been busy with their creations!!

Stamps: 

Cardstock: Whisper White & Very Vanilla

Big Shot & Accessories: Beads & Baubles, County Floral, Subtle embossing folders.

Ink: Versamark

Accessories:  Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Tear n Tape, Dimensionals

1.	Kylie Bertucci - Australia
2.	Julie Kight - USA
3.	Tatiana Tobin - Australia
4.	Teresa Brown Australia
5.	Angélique Nederpel - The Netherlands
6.	Karen Henderson, UK
7.	Beth McCullough - USA
8.	Shelly Wadge - Australia
9.	Ellen Liefting the Netherlands
10.	Lisa McDonough - Canada
11.	Melinda Whittington - Australia
12.	Libby Dyson, Australia
13.	Rachael Rife-USA
14.	Krystal Roberts - USA
15.	Narelle Fasulo - Australia
16.	Sue Allen-Australia
17.	Diane Evans - Canada
18.	Cheryl Hamilton- USA
19.	Helen Chapman - UK
20.	Leonie Stuart - Australia
21.	Alejandra Gomez - USA
22.	Anne Marie Hile - USA
23.	Heather Guerrero - USA
24.	Ginny Duncan - Canada
25.	Kylie Swain - Australia
26.	Tracy Bish - Australia
27.	Helen Jennings UK
28.	Kate Bolt UK
29.	Judy Garza, Creativity Released - USA
30.	Mary Jo Snyder - USA
31.	Dianne Endersby - UK
32.	Pamela Sadler- USA
33.	Deb Macdowell - Inkstability - Australia
34.	Trudy Collis - Australia
35.	Elly Rijnvis
36.	Jo Weedon - Australia
37.	Kristien Saeys - Nederland - Breda
38.	Colleen Vassos - Canada
39.	Chris Buobm - USA
40.	Jessie Holton - Australia
41.	Jennifer Kirk - Canada
42.	Valerie Smith-USA
43.	Kristie Strum - USA
44.	Tricia Butts
45.	Rick Adkins (USA)
46.	Christy Gridley - USA
47.	Kelli Metzler - USA
48.	Melissa Gifford - Australia
49.	Cheryl McInerney
50.	Laurie Bradshaw USA
51.	Nancy Hoetker, Nancy's Nifty Notes, Australia
52.	Tracy Held- Australia
53.	Kayla McCreadie - Australia
54.	Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop - Australia
55.	Liz Yuille - UK
56.	Rose Coleman- Canada
57.	Nature Gibner - Canada
58.	Cathy Peck - USA
59.	Angie McKenzie - USA
60.	Bonnie Sanche - Canada
61.	Barbara van den Boom the Netherlands
62.	Melva Peters - Canada
63.	Michele Jutrisa - Australia
64.	LIsa Marie Smith - USA
65.	Rhonda Kleiman-USA
66.	BessMarie Corriveau - USA
67.	Jill Goddard - Australia
68.	Gillian Long - Canada
69.	Maryanne USA
70.	Kay Jacob - Australia

(Linkup closed)

Weddings Are Wonderful!!

On Monday, Brett & I were guests at long time family friends' son's wedding.

Gosh it was beautiful!! It was held in a large warehouse that caters for many functions.

They met 8 years ago & we have seen their love grow throughout their years together.

So this called for a special Wedding card, of course.

I teamed Beauty Abounds with Painted Glass, all Copper Embossed & used the Cross Of Hope dies.

I just love how a single layered card can still 'pop!!"

Here they are, almost married!!

Just beautiful! We are so grateful to have been at their wedding and we wish them all the happiness throughout their lives...

Thanks for reading, Jo.

Stamps: Painted Glass & Beauty Abounds

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla & Copper Foil Sheets.

Ink: Versamark

Big Shot items: Nested Labels Dies, Cross Of Hope Dies, Big Shot & Plates.

Accessories:    Copper Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Dimensionals, , Tear n Tape adhesive, Stampin' blocks.

Socials:   https://linktr.ee/JoWeedonMelbourne

Love Is In The Air...

As promised, not so long ago, I am now sharing my latest Card In a Box.

Some of your may know that when I was younger, I was in Foster Care. During this time I was placed with a family that to this day, are very special to me. They became my honory Aunt & Uncle & Cousins. I went to family gatherings with them, celebrated Christmas and birthdays with them & learnt lots of life lessons, just as families do when they spend so much time together. 

I recently received an invitation to celebrate an impending marriage for their eldest boy, so was super excited to  make something so unique for them. Scott and Adriana will be married soon, in Columbia, so we had a great gathering. I got to catch up with so many people from my past, that I remember growing up with... It truly was special!

So here is the Card In a Box that I made for the gorgeous couple that are jet setting soon, to be married in Adriana's hometown, over-seas. 

Using lots of hearts, Real Red, Whisper White & Glimmer Paper mounted on acetate, I came up with this... It clearly goes outside the boundaries of the C6 envelope, so I used the next size up, to keep those hearts safe. 

I wish them so much happiness for their married life & I cant wait to hear about their Wedding and travels.

Thanks for stopping by...

Cards for Angel Gowns, Victoria

I recently heard about Angel Gowns, Australia, who donate their time to make incredible gowns for babies that either do not survive pregnancy, birth or pass away soon after birth.

They rely on donations of all materials, ribbons & embellishments to make these tiny gowns, often for sizes 0000 & smaller.

This is such a beautiful gesture, at such a sad and traumatic time for families. To have one decision already thought-out for them, of what to dress their baby in, would bring some comfort to Mum and Dad during this painful time.

Here is an example of their work:

While speaking to a friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator,  Debbie about Angel Gowns, I decided to spend some time making cards for their use. They could choose to send these cards as a thankyou to brides who donated their wedding dress or businesses that have donated various items for this special cause.



With this in mind, this is my first group of cards that I made & sent. Vicki has received my cards & Im very happy to say she likes them!

I made 4 cards each of Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Soft Sky, Lost Lagoon & Blushing Bride, (appropriate, right??)

I'm sorry this is a bad photo, but I was rushing to send this off & remembered to take a photo of the other two designs that I sent, (in the Post Office, lol!!)...with a small note to Vicky, of course.

Im off now, to plan for my next group of cards to begin on, thanks for stopping by :)

Feather Card: 

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Soft Sky, Lost Lagoon, Blushing Bride, Whisper White.

Inks: All inks are the same as the cardstock colours.

Designer Papers: Favourite Thoughts, (retired).

Stamps: Flower Patch & Simply Wonderful

Big Shot Dies: Flower Fair

Embellishments: Pearls or Brads, Feathers.

Additional Items: Adhesive, Dimensionals, Brayer technique  used.

Button Card:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Inks: Crumb Cake

Designer Paper: Bella Bleu

Stamps: Lotus Flower

Embellishments: Velvet Very Vanilla ribbon, (retired),Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Additional Items: Glue Dots, Adhesive.

Doily Card:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Inks: Soft Suede

Designer Paper Spice Cake

Stamps: Lotus Blossom

Embellishments: Paper Doilies, Venetian Crochet Trim ribbon.

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8 + 1 1/4 circles

Additional Items: Adhesive, Dimensionals.

Note Card:

Cardstock & Ink: Rich Razzleberry & Whisper White

Designer Paper: Polka Dot Parade, (retired)

Stamps: Hello There set.

Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot ribbon, underside shown.

Big Shot Accessories: Labels Collection, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder