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A very warm welcome to my teeny, tiny part of the huge world of blogging. This is where I share my passion for making hand made greeting cards. So - why "Always with a Heart"? Well this is for two reasons. Firstly, it is because every card I produce carries a heart on it somewhere. This can be big and bold or small and almost hidden - the fun sometimes is just trying to find it! Secondly it is because I put my heart into everything I produce. I hope that any visitors enjoy seeing what I post. If you drop by then please leave me a comment so that I know you called. It would be nice to know that you have found my heart in what I do.

Saturday 20 March 2010

GETTING READY FOR EASTER

Hi Everyone

What a grotty Saturday it is .. .. .. well weather wise anyway .. .. .. it is a beautiful day in other respects because my big baby and his wife have come home for a long weekend. Yay!!! Happy times!!

I have had my tight squeezy hugs and a big brunch and now Cat and I have sat down to craft whilst hubby watches the football and Paul (the big lad) has a kip. They set off at 5.30am this morning from London so time has taken its toll on him a little.
Cat is mastering the art of making Brenda's paper roses and I have made an Easter creation for my Auntie and Uncle.

This used:

Image: On the wooden block it just says "Sarah Jayne" - nothing more.
Backing paper and sentiment: Pink Petticoat
Leone Em Pty Punch: CP30 "Ash Branch"
Martha Stewart Punch: Doily Lace
Scalloped Rectangle and Rectangle Nesties
Promarkers
Josy Rose Nail Heads
Brad, flowers and cord from the stash box


Do you recognise the flower image Shirley? This was one of the stamps from the box you sold me last year. (Thank you very much xx)

So back to more creations. I have millions to make LOL!!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone.

Love Jules xx

17 comments:

craftimamma said...

Beautiful Easter card Jules. I love the soft colours - so calming and soothing.

I'm quite hooked on making those roses after following Brenda's tutorial. I found my little 7/8" punch the other day and the lovely little rose I made turned out the same size as a 5p piece. Real cute! I haven't used any on a card yet apart from the very first one.

Have a lovely weekend with your Big Baby and your lovely DIL. I'm off to my little granddaughter's 2nd Birthday Tea in a minute. I'm hoping things are quietened down by the time I get there, Lol!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Sandy said...

Jules,
That is super gorgeous! The paper is fab and the colours and flower embellishment--WOW! I absolutely love it! Kip--would that be a nap? I'm from Canada so translating:)

Tracy said...

Wonderful creation, enjoy your time with your son and daughter-in-law.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

pinky said...

So nice to bump into you again lol. Love this card Jules, very Eastery/spring. Hope you are having a great weekend.
Pinky

Helen said...

Hi Jules I like your card that you have made. I have found the heart.
From Helen

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

gorgeous card hun...love the daffodilly (my favourite flower ever)
hope you have alovely weekend hun....

hugs shell xx

Sally H said...

Stunning card, Jules! I love it. Enjoy yourself!

Beryl said...

Jules this is fabulous. Love the colours you've chosen - the image and layout are fab. Definitely crafting weather this weekend.
Beryl xx

Anonymous said...

aw so beautiful, Wonderful work!

Little K Smith said...

Hi Jules
Lovely card, love daffodils, loving the background paper too. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Kelly.x

chris said...

Good Evening Jules
love your daff,and the calming colours you have used.
hope you have a lovely weekend with your family
hugs chris xx
What times lunch cause I dare bet theres a big roast dinner! can I pop round?

Debs said...

Hiya Jules
This is beautiful - I love the softness of the colours. It's great to have the family round - enjoy your time together.
Take care
Debs xx

Allison said...

lovely and fresh looking Jules
AllisonX

Nannieflash said...

Hi Jules, wow youve created a stunning card with that stamp, Im so pleased you found it useful and its just right for a Spring card, your coloured it beautifully. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Jacee said...

Oh this is lovely jules, it's what I call 'a neat & tidy card' if you see what I mean, very crip and fresh, the colours, the layout, everything, love it!
Hope you enjoyed your weekend with your 'baby' it's lovely to see them is'nt it, just a pity they live so far away, guess that hug will have to last a while LOL

Anonymous said...

Hi Jules,

The blog looks great...Especially with that fabulous card showing at the top! I just went back to your card to make sure I noticed the heart! (What a wonderful idea that is.) I love the colors and the coloring of this beautiful daffodil card. I love the doily punch used on that green. This is a fabulous Easter Card...anyone would be thrilled to receive it.

This card looks so big? Is it a normal size? You fit so much onto it!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Grenouille Greetings said...

A fabulous card, Jules. Lovely simplicity! Warmest wishes, Lesley