Monday, February 25, 2013

Green Tara Design Team
February Post

Sweet Child of Mine


Hi everyone - thanks for stopping by.  Once again it's my turn
on the Green Tara Blog.  I wanted a dramatic effect on this
layout so I've used only two colours with just a little touch
 of white for emphasis.


Green Tara Heirloom, Lime Sakura and Black Satin Rosette
flowers along with some little Roses combine to make a very
pretty cluster.


This bling Flower Leaf Spray blends perfectly with my
colours.  I've separated it and tucked pieces into my
cluster.  I've also used a strip of  Flower Garland  ribbon.

My Sweet Girl


Border punching, edge distressing, stamping, inking - I had
such a lot of fun with this layout.

  
Green Tara's Jute Ribbon is really great for versatility - it can be
used with any colour palette.  The Paper String I've used around 
the pics comes in several colours.


I just love this colour combo - Green Tara's colour range makes
it so easy to select the flowers, ribbons and trims to enhance any
layout.

The chipboard I've used on these layouts is from
2 Crafty.

Thanks so much for dropping by - I hope I've inspired you
 just a little.

 Pop over to the Green Tara Blog and catch up with the fabulous
work our Design Team is presenting.

Luv Jan xx



Sunday, February 17, 2013


Hi everyone - this month I was invited to be a Guest Designer
over at 2 Crafty Chipboard.  I love their chipboard so I am very
flattered.


I've used their Clock Face Frame on this page, along
and Mini Fob Watches.


I painted the pieces black and lightly inked the Mini Clock Faces
for emphasis.


Glossy Accents randomly applied to the word added another
little texture element.  I added some layers and these fabulous
Tim Holtz rosettes (these are really good for boy pages).

Pop over to the 2 Crafty Blog to see what the talented Design
Team is up to.

Thanks for dropping by.

Luv Jan xx

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Green Tara Design Team
January Post

My Angel on Earth

Hi everyone - it's my turn on the Green Tara blog today and
 I have two layouts to share with you.
This first one features two photos of my little friend Emma.
Green Tara goodies lend themselves to any type of layout you 
want and I wanted soft and pretty for this one.


Lots of Green Tara goodies and lace and I've border punched
two edges.


A great little die cut doyley behind the photos and flowers
add to the delicacy of this layout.



There are so many Green Tara ribbons and trims available
it is never difficult to find something to enhance any layout.
I've added a little chippie flourish and patterned paper.


I've tucked a little Rainforest Butterfly into this cluster.

The Magic of You




I had fun using more vibrant colours on this layout.  I've gessoed 
and  stamped the background.  


I've highlighted my stamped background  using a little Mini Flower,
a 1cm Rose and a single flower off the Flower/Leaf Spray, all
from Green Tara.




The chipboard I've used on this layout is from 2 Crafty Chipboard

Thanks for dropping by.  I hope I've inspired you just a little.
Pop over to the Green Tara Blog and have a look at what our
talented Design Team has been up to.

Luv, Jan xx

Saturday, January 5, 2013

I've Been Featured at "Once Upon a Sketch"

Hi everyone - I'm so excited.  
My "Afternoon Tea in the Pool"
 page (see below) has been featured on

I love doing their challenges and I'm so
proud to be featured,  The design team 
over there are so inspirational, and their 
sketches are fabulous.

Thanks again OUAS and thanks everyone
for dropping by

Luv Jan xx

Sunday, December 23, 2012

"Afternoon Tea in the Pool"
Once Upon a Sketch December Challenge


Hi everyone - here is my interpretation of the December Challenge over

Theme:  It's December...
 Your layout must incorporate this theme and the sketch
Please make sure that we see some sort of journalling on your layouts 



I've always loved this photograph of my mother.  We had to lift her 
in and out of the pool at that stage but she always had a fantastic 
sense of humour and  loved a good laugh.
 

We usually can't wait for the weather to get hot enough to start our
 "tradition" and feel quite sad and deprived when it starts to cool down.
 

Beautiful Green Tara flowers were just perfect for this layout.


Stamping is so much fun and makes a background really interesting.
There is no end to the effects you can create using the stamps and
 inks that are so readily available these days.

Thanks for dropping by

Luv, Jan

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Page Drafts Christmas Cheer Release #17
"Merry Christmas"


Today I would like to share with you my interpretation of a
 template from Emma Stafrace at her blog,
  Page Drafts  Release #17.


This is Template #17.6


I really liked this layout and I had all these gorgeous photos which
I just had to use.


Green Tara Flowers and some really spectacular 2 Crafty Chipboard
helped make the page quite special.


I think stamping always helps to make a background something
unique every single time.

Pop over to Page Drafts and have a look at their fabulous templates.

Thanks for dropping by.

Luv, Jan xx

Saturday, December 15, 2012

 
 
Hi everyone - it's my turn over on the Green Tara Blog. 
This is my first layout.

 It doesn't matter what colour you need for a layout,
Green Tara has it.  I loved doing this page in beautiful, vibrant red
using several different flowers.


Stamping, distressing, inking, some more flowers and the
addition of some rather spectacular chipboard finishes this
page off perfectly.

"For You" Card






I love making cards with Green Tara products - I can really
indulge myself and "go to town".  I've used five
Ribbons on this card
I also used 4cm Heirloom and the beautiful new
Pale Green Primula.  Fitting in beautifully is one
gorgeous Mint Rose and two Skeleton Leaves.

"Get Well" Card


I've used five Ribbons and Laces on this card - 
 Heirloom and Primula flowers, a Cherry Blossom,
Swarovski Crystal, and two little Mini Flowers
  - such fun!!!

"Happy Birthday" Card


This colour combination has long been one of my
favourites, and once again Green Tara doesn't disappoint.
Purple and green 4.5cm Primulas, a Cherry Blossom,
 some Roses and Velvet Leaves, all available in
exactly the colour you want.  The new  
Silver Diamonte Trim comes by the metre
but I have cut motifs separately to embellish my card.

Thanks for dropping by - I hope I have inspired you just
a little.

Luv, Jan xx