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Monday 3 January 2011

SKETCH AND STASH - CHALLENGE 52

Hi Everyone

Well Christmas has been packed away.  Boo hoo!!!  Everywhere looks dull and boring again without all my little fairy lights!!

All the boxes are all stacked up on the landing waiting to be stashed away.

To soften the blow of all this sadness I have had a little crafting session and decided to join in a new challenge for me .. .. .. Sketch and Stash.

Here is what I made:




This used:

Image:  The Greeting Farm "Geisha Anya"
Backing Paper:  Hot Off The Press "7235" Classic Creative Pack
Nestabilities:  Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle
Martha Stewart Punch:  Doily Lace
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
Diamond Stickles
Ribbon and charm from the stash box

Here is the sketch I followed.



The idea of the challenge is to use new or neglected stash and say what on your creation is the new or neglected item and if possible where you bought it from.

Not sure which category my lovely Geisha Girl falls into.  She was new a while ago .. .. but has sat unused (shame on me) so she is sort of "new and neglected"  .. ..  oh I feel really sorry for her now and she looks so lovely now she has been put to use!!!

I bought her from Dies to Die For quite a few months ago.

My next task is to go and seek out the ironing that I hid over Christmas.  I need to get some done ready for hubby returning to work tomorrow.  Back to earth with a bang now after all the Christmas chill .. .. .. and to add insult to injury it will also mean setting the alarm clock tonight ready for tomorrow morning!!!   Eekkk!!!

A bit up to my neck at the moment so may not get to your blogs until later tonight.  Sorry!!  Ironing and kitchen duties are calling.

Also, I would like to share some exciting news.  The lovely Anice over at Funky Hand is looking for some additional DT members.  So if you fancy being part of the friendliest DT "EVER" pop over to here tomorrow where Anice will be explaining how to apply.

There are lots of exciting things happening at Funky Hand this year .. .. if you fancy being part of it all then why not apply .. .. you never know .. .. we could end up being DT buddies as well as blog buddies.  Woo hoo!!

Have a good evening everyone.

Catch you later, later.

Love
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22 comments:

  1. Sue3 January 2011 at 18:57

    Hi Jules,absolutely love love love your card,great image and papers and fabulous colouring:)

    hope you join us again in a fortnight,thank you for joining us at sketch and stash

    sue
    xx

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  2. Jacee3 January 2011 at 19:04

    Super card Jules, love the little charm.

    I've got rid of all evidence of Xmas today too, good to be back to normal if I'm being honest.

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  3. Vicky3 January 2011 at 19:08

    Hiya Jules!

    Have you got over the trauma yet??, I have a set of fairy lights over my ceiling hanger in my kitchen ( you hang your pans from it )and leave them up all year!,looks sooooo pretty on these dull/dark days :o)

    Anyway enough rambling lol, your card looks stunning hun! love the sweet geisha girl and those colours are scrummy and I love the little charm too.

    Hugs Vicky xx

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  4. Pop's Cards3 January 2011 at 19:08

    What a gorgeous image and great colours, loving the papers, big hugs love Pops x x x

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  5. Doreen3 January 2011 at 19:26

    I love your card Jules I love the image and the key charm.
    I was playing catch up with the ironing this afternoon,what a chore I think all material should be non iron.xxx

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  6. Tracey T3 January 2011 at 19:26

    Happy New Year, Jules! This is a fab card - I love the Geisha image. My decorations are coming down tomorrow ready for me and Gregor going back to school on Wednesday. Still, it'll soon be Easter! Hugs, Tracey x

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  7. ♥Gemma♥3 January 2011 at 20:01

    Awwww poor Geisha girl.....Jules how could you neglect such a gorgeous stamp lol To be honest i think we are all guilty of that.....im for one certainly am, just been tidy up my stash and found some stamps i forgot i had, we are such naughty girls lol

    Best stop waffling lol your card is gorgeous hunni...just perfect :o)

    Happy new year!!
    hugs and xxx

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  8. coldwaters23 January 2011 at 20:07

    Wow Jules this is one very beautiful card, that image is absolutely gorgeous, your colouring is perfect, especially her hair, I love this so much.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  9. craftimamma3 January 2011 at 20:22

    Ah, she's lovely Jules and I love the rich colours you've used. Perfect for this little image.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  10. Jill3 January 2011 at 20:28

    hi Jules Happy New Year hun, aww I hope you get to have your craft stuff back soon, it must be so hard for you, love your gorgeous card the image is adorable and I love the little key charm so cute thanks for joining us at sketch n stash hugs Jill xx

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  11. Julie3 January 2011 at 21:10

    Fabulous card Jules, what a great image and I love your papers!! Juliexx

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  12. Juls3 January 2011 at 21:44

    fab, love the oriental theme...and the charm is just gorgeous!!! Hugs Juls

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  13. Donna Mosley3 January 2011 at 22:01

    Hi Jules, gorgeous card. Love the cute geisha and fab key charm.

    Donna x

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  14. Tracy3 January 2011 at 22:12

    I love your Geisha, she's a sweetie. The charm is gorgeous.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  15. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 01:15

    awesome challenge idea!!!

    LOVE your card, love that stamp and colors!

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  16. coops4 January 2011 at 11:52

    wow love this card jules.the image is gorgeous and i love the fab layout and bold colours and the little charm is the perfect finishing touch :D

    xx coops xx

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  17. Grenouille Greetings4 January 2011 at 13:59

    "Ah so" velly, velly pretty! Hugs, Lesley

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  18. Nannieflash4 January 2011 at 16:11

    Hi Jules, wow youve really done a brilliant job of that card to the sketch, it looks stunning. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

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  19. Delphine4 January 2011 at 17:39

    Another gorgeous card, Jules! I love the image you have used, great papers, and gorgeous papers! The layout is perfect and very elegant as always! And thank you for your lovely comment, it means a lot to me:-)! Hugs Delphine xx

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  20. XxJULESxX4 January 2011 at 19:10

    another gorgeous card Jules!

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  21. Beryl4 January 2011 at 22:35

    Great use of the sketch and a delightful image - I'm sure now she's had one outing she'll be getting some more soon.
    Hope the alarm wasn't too much of a shock this morning.
    Beryl xx

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  22. Deborah Frings16 January 2011 at 12:53

    I love the Japanese girl - so beautifully coloured. Great card!

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