In Memory of Layton John Cleaver

I'm asking all my lovely blogger friends for help in raising some funds for the Meningitis Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.

If you could spread the word we would all be forever grateful.

As most of you know, recently we lost a precious child from our family to Meningitis.

Below is a Picture Of Layton John Cleaver with Dad David and Mam Kim

A note from Kim and David
Layton was always a happy lively character, always on the go. Every where he went and who ever he saw, he greeted them with a loud and clear "hiya" followed by such an infectious laugh.We lost our special little boy aged 16 months, on 27th October 2009, after a very short and unexpected fight to the horrific disease meningococcal septicaemia.Always in our hearts and thoughts baby dumpling. Gone but never forgotten. Love you always Mammy & Daddy XXX

Two exceptional talented artist have given their time to create Digi Stamps, Jim Harker made the Little Soldier Stamp and Mo Manning made the Out There Stamp.

All of the proceeds of these stamps will go to the Meningitis Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.

You get both Digi Stamps for a single £4.00 donation.

Both Stamps have an Angel Policy and the terms of use are included as a word Document along with the stamps.

All proceeds will be going to Meningitis search 4 a vaccine campaign

Rememberance Day - The End of World War 1

World War 1 Finally ended.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918
Beyond the elation of the end of the War was the deep sadness of all the lives that were lost.
I think it is very apt that the symbol we use to commemorate this time and remember all those lost lives is the Poppy, growing wild in the fields that once held the battles, it's vibrant red and beauty to be worn on our left side over our hearts.

Lest we forget

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.
— Lt.-Col. John McCrae (1872 - 1918)

Free Download - Rememberance day

Build a Blossom for Rememberance Day

Rememberance Day is something that we fully support in our household and because of this I have made a Build a Blossom with a Poppy theme.

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, alter, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.

They are copyright.
Just click on the image and this will bring it to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.
The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

Free Image Sheet Download and some News

Firstly some news.

I am back at Create and Craft on Sunday 8th November at 2pm with some new products, I'd love you to be there for moral support and an email into the show would be fabulous. Make yourself a cuppa put your feet up and join me.

Sky TV 671 - Freeview 36

Wishing Shoe a Merry Christmas

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, alter, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.
They are copyright.

Just click on the image and this will bring it to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.

The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

Saturdays Child

Saturdays Child or should that be Penny Pigtails, I love this digi stamp by the talented Mo Manning, it just reminds me of my childhood so much, my Dad had an allotment garden away from our house garden where he would escape to, he used to grow all of our vegetables and also kept hens, Joe in the neighbouring allotment kept pigs, goats, geese and ducks and I would often pop round to help feeding, I have to say though I was terrified of the goats because they did exactly as the one in the image, often chewing my clothes and the occasional head butt too.

Attention to detail...

Ok so now I am minus 1 pair of jeans, I cut a strip from them to add as a ribbon, tied a knot then frayed the edges.

papers ; stamping up
Digi Stamp ; Digital Pencil Too
Tools ; ScorPal, Nestabilities Labels, Martha Stewart Border Punch
Colouring ; Promarkers
Embellishments ; Adhesive pearls and a pair of my Jeans (ha ha)

Silent Night

Made with a couple of bargain stamps from Papermania called Silent night, stamped in black onto cream card stock then die cut with Spellbinders Nestabilities.

Attention to detail...

I added a snowflake brad charm to the sheer black ribbon after tying it in a knot.

I Made the background with a stampin Up snowflake and heat set with Ranger Bridal embossing powder Oooo how it twinkles.

In Memory Of Layton

Today is the funeral of my Nieces beautiful baby it will be a very difficult day saying our goodbyes to such a precious soul.

We are giving donations in lieu of flowers to Meningitis Trust and a needed something to give our contribution in.

So a very hard card to make.

Attention to detail...

I also used the Labels 4 Nestabilities inside the card to write a little note.

Jack 16 Weeks old

I love Monday's, I get to look after my gorgeous Grandson Jack.

I get to play and then after playing I get to bath and feed him and rock him and cuddle him until he's asleep.

Tonight he gurgled and told me a right old story lol!

He has also found his hands, so funny to see him move his hand up to his face then study it intensely and sometimes talk to it too lol!

And the winner of the Quickutz Silhouette is.....

Drawn by Random Number GeneratorThe winning number is 47 Penni

Wow Jak that is amazing candy !!! I've posted about it on my blog and will also put a link in my sidebar for you. To win this would be fabulous - I'm keeping everything crossed !!!HugsPenniX

Congratulations Penni, if you could send me your details I will arrange for your prize to be sent to you.

contact me at jak.heath@lapashe.com

Nestabilitie Chrysanthemum Tutorial

It seems that many of you were interested in making this flower so I have made a tutorial for you as promised.

On to the Tutorial

Click on the Video and turn on the sound on your computer, I hope you understand my posh North East accent

If you have problems watching here I have also uploaded this to You Tube

Click Here for You Tube viewing

Nestabilities Flower - Chrysanthemum

I used a cream base card with a Ripe Advacado ribbon, card and stamped flourishes in the same colour ink, all including the stamps available from Papertrey Ink.

I used the scalloped Circles Nestabilities to create the flower, I'm calling it a Chrysanthemum because that is the blossom I was aiming for.

The Label shapes are also Nestabilies.

Attention to detail...

A closer look at the Chrysanthemum, I also used a leaf punch on green paper then distress it with chalk inks to make them look a little more lifelike.

If you would like to know how to make this leave a comment, if I have enough interest I'll do a tutorial.

Build a Blossom Mix Free Download

Another Build a Blossom free download

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.

They are copyright.
Just click on the image and this will bring it to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.
The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

One year On

It's so hard to believe it is 1 year since my dear dad passed away, I miss him dreadfully.

"Love you Dad".

Black and White Christmas Tree

I managed to get a card put together that I started on Monday night, stamped in black versafine then jewels added here and there the snowflakes are a kuretake punch, ribbon from Papertrey Ink and some matting a layering.

Tree stamps from Impression Obsession, Tree & Poinsettias

Such Sad News

Early hours of this morning my Niece Kimberley rushed her baby to hospital, Baby Layton John 15 months old now sleeps peacefully in heaven.

Our family is devastated that such a lively little soul has gone.