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Wednesday 24 February 2010

NOT QUITE SO BRIGHT .. ..

Good Morning All

Not quite so bright this morning .. .. .. but I still managed a quick photograph.

Cards don't get much simpler than this - and yet I am really pleased and really excited about this one. Why?!?!?!?? .. .. .. ..Well a few reasons really.

I don't know about you but I have a mountain of little scraps of paper that I just don't have the heart to throw away because "I am sure they will come in useful one day"!!!

Well this card used up a teeny tiny little bit of that scrap paper so I now envisage this card in a few different colour combinations and my paper pile can reduce slightly.

Also this card is suitable for men, women, boys and girls .. .. .. .. a card for all and it is really quick to make if you are in a hurry!!! Yippee!! If I make about 70 cards like this that will be my birthday cards made for the rest of the year. LOL!!! (Well I don't see that happening).

This used:

Image: Hero Arts CL287 "Big Candles"
Backing Paper: Pink Petticoat
Diamond Stickles
3D Foam Strip
Ribbon and Gems from the stash box

Another reason I love it is that there wasn't lots of fiddly cutting out to do either. All simply cut and the candles were mounted on the card with 3D foam to give a bit of depth. I drew the wick on the candles myself as there wasn't one on the stamp and it looked strange to me to have flames in the air without one!!

I am a bit worried that the flame on the left is a bit close to the ribbon .. .. but hopefully my card won't be a pile of ashes when I get home tonight LOL!!!

Have a good day, whatever you are doing and take care. Thanks for calling by.

Love Jules xx
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18 comments:

  1. Nikbee24 February 2010 at 08:41

    Such a fab card and a great idea to use up scraps.

    Nikki x

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  2. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 08:47

    I love it Jules, a great card that came out expert looking!

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  3. Sharon24 February 2010 at 09:46

    Oh Jules, loved reading your post... made me giggle about your ribbon maybe going up in flames...lo. A gorgeous card and yes, sometimes simpler is better. Take care, hugs Sharon x

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  4. Tracy24 February 2010 at 10:12

    Simplicity at it's best, great card.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  5. craftimamma24 February 2010 at 10:12

    What a simply smashing card Jules. As you say, absolutely perfect for anyone. I think I need to look out for that stamp.

    Lesley Xx

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  6. Shell Shearer Swinscoe24 February 2010 at 10:22

    Oh hun I love it...its clean and crisp (hopefully not burnt to a crisp lol) perfect for anyone, and a great way to get rid of all the scraps perfect in every way lol

    hugs shell xx

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  7. AuniLeigh24 February 2010 at 11:18

    Adorable!

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  8. Kath Stewart24 February 2010 at 13:01

    it may be simples but it's gorgeous...and I love that Hero Arts candle stamps....big hugs kath xxxx

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  9. Linanna DESIGNS24 February 2010 at 13:24

    Good morning Jules, wow you've been busy since my last visit. I am loving your way of using up those scraps of paper, absolutely stunning card, might have to give this a go myself. Hope your having a good week so far hugs Linda x

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  10. Scrappymax24 February 2010 at 13:46

    Oh Jules this is super and great for those quick to do cards - now I am going to have to purchase this set, oh noooooo.
    Max x

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  11. pinky24 February 2010 at 15:13

    Gorgeous card Jules, you are certainly full of great ideas at the minute. Don't worry the fire brigade are on their way lol.
    Pinky

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  12. Sally24 February 2010 at 17:08

    Lovely card! Love the simplicity of it. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet message. If you haven't stopped by to sign up to win my spotlighted tape this week, be sure to do so. I love this tape!

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  13. mckinkle24 February 2010 at 17:20

    Very pretty card Jules, the simplest ideas are always the most successful! Great that it fits so many needs too!

    Keryn x

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  14. Sally H24 February 2010 at 19:00

    fab card, Jules! I love it!

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  15. Nannieflash25 February 2010 at 18:23

    Hi Jules what a beautiful and simple card, love it. With love and hugs Shirleyxx

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  16. Jacee25 February 2010 at 20:01

    What a super card Jules, a great use of all your 'saved up' bits.
    I'm very good at saving up 'bits', I put them all in a little plastic folder, then at some point in the future, have a clear out.... and end up throwing them out!!!

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  17. Steph1 March 2010 at 04:49

    What a fab card, Jules. Great stamps and so useful!!! Laughed out loud on your comment about the flame being near the ribbon!!

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  18. Glittertastic1 March 2010 at 21:03

    What a wonderful card and such a simple idea - we all have boxes full of scraps that will 'come in useful' and this is a great way to use them up!

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