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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 21 January 2012

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY - WEEK 185

Hi Everyone

I am a bit earlier today as we are off out and about tonight for a take-away with friends.

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my valentine make of yesterday .. .. .. I'm pleased you liked it.

Today I am playing along with the challenge over at Penny Black Saturday .. .. .  where the theme this week is "crafty bargains".  

They would like to see you put to good use any bargains you have managed to get your hands on in the sales.

Well you have already seen my main "new year" bargain .. .. but you are just going to have to see it again LOL!!

Here is my make:





This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3347H" Duckling
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat
Backing Paper:  GCD Studios "Soul Food"
Martha Stewart Punch:  Daisy
Leone Em Pty Punch:  Ash Branch
Woodward Punches:  Flowers
Nestabilities:  Classic Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Eyelet Circles
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
My Trust Sewing Machine
ProMarkers
Ribbon and pearls from the Stash Box

and here is the picture of my crafty bargain.  Good old Dunelm!!!!  I'm going to get loads of crafty makes and happy hours out of this stack!!!


So that is me for today.

I'll be back tomorrow to play along with Di in the snippet playground.

Have a lovely Saturday evening everyone.

Love

51 comments:

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Jules, what a gorgeous card. Oh that duck is so very cute. I have put a post on my blog to say a big thank you to you:

http://kyms-crafty-cards.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-lucky-crafter.html

Thank you so very much, Kym xxx

Emma (metalicbutterfly) said...

Hi Jules

Absolutely gorgeous Hun I love the layout and that cute image!!!

Hugs Emma xxx

Emma (metalicbutterfly) said...

Hi Jules

Absolutely beautiful Hun love the layout and that cute image!!!!!

Hugs Emma xxx

M said...

Jules I *heart* your ribbon... can you share how you made it look like that?? I am rubbish at working these things out for myself! M x

CraftyC said...

Beautiful card Jules, love the image and his cute smile. Not long now till spring I hope
Clairexx

Creations by Shirl said...

Aww this is totally cute, love that cute ducky.... and that big gingham ribbon... Such a pretty card Jules...
Have a super weekend...

jenny said...

Stunning card Jules.....beautiful layout and pretty papers :) They were definitely a bargain!!
Thanks for joining us at Penny Black Saturday xx

Jenny xx

Doreen said...

Just gorgeous Jules,I love it.xxx

Carol said...

This is sure to cheer up the recipient Jules. Love the ribbon and you got a fab bargain. Enjoy your evening. Carol x

Gillian R said...

Hi Jules, another fab card, the backing papers are just gorgeous. Thanks for the nice comments over on my blog, hope you are keeping well

Denise said...

Aww how cute is that little duck :0)
Love your card and what you have done with the ribbon is fab.
Hugs
Denise xx

Debs said...

Gorgoeus as alwaya Jules - love how you have tied the ribbon and of course the image is soooooo cute :o)
Enjoy your evening.
Debs xx

Vicky said...

Awww so cute Jules...love the image and great ribbon detail too hun..

Ooh such a bargain...cannot wait to see your new creations and have a super evening too....big hugs Vicky xx

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Jules. Have a lovely evening. Sue x

susiestacey said...

Hi Jules - Great card and a super bargain with the papers. Enjoy your Takeaway x Susan x

Kietha said...

Well you know I'm a hopeless Penny Black fan this is a lovely card love the green xx

Home sweet home said...

This card is so cute,love the image really cool and sweet.
Love the little circel - get well soon - cute.
And the colours are beautiful too.
Hugs Merethe

Netty said...

ooh I wish our Dunelm sold papers like these.
Loving your beautiful card, especially the fab stitching. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

Anonymous said...

Gosh, what a bargain and what a gorgeous card! I wish I had half of your ideas and talent Jules!
xx

Viv said...

Awww he's such a lovely duckie Jules. Gorgeous card - the gingham ribbon is just perfect. x

angelwhispers said...

Love it and the papers and ribbon just perfect! Loving the stack of paper when ever I go there I don't see anything!!! Love Chanelle xxx

Anonymous said...

Great bargain! Love the patterned papers on your card and the flower!
Love Pearl x

Pauline C said...

Fabulous Jules - I always love this image and your papers and big ribbon are gorgeous and so spring like! Thanks for joining in this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge
Pauline x

Bernie said...

This will surely put a smile on anyone's face and make them feel better. Adorable image and all over lovely card.
Thanks for the font name, will try to find it as time permits.
Blessings Bernie

Beryl K said...

Super card Jules and a great bargain. I hope you enjoy your evening out
Beryl x

Marie-Louise said...

A fantastic cute card. Love the colour.

Anne said...

What a lovely smiley card Jules. Hope you have a lovely evening with your friends. Hugs x

Vicky Hayes said...

There's a lovely spring feeling about this lovely card Jules. Hope you had a lovely evening! Vicky x

Jenny said...

Just look at that little ducky!how cute and the knotted ribbon is a fab embellishment...sometimes a bow is just too fussy :)
Jenny x

Di said...

And another stunner - lovely Spring colours Jules. I often wonder how you come up with so many beautiful designs - do you dream about card making I wonder? Love the image - oooer, another one on the wish list! Love, Di xx

Snippets post all done, ready for final check in the morning when I wake up :)

Gibmiss said...

Hi jules
Fabby card...... Love The Ribbon.....
Hugs Sylvie
Xxx

Sally said...

Hi Jules, what a cute little duck & he makes a great get well card. I love the way you've tied the wide ribbon. Enjoy your evening out.
Sally x

Little K Smith said...

Aaawww gorgeous card Jules, such a sweet image and I love that lush gingham ribbon!
Hope you had a good meal :)
Kelly.x

Unknown said...

Aww this is adorable Jules, what a sweet image and fantastic colour combo, love it ) xxx

Sue B said...

Aww this is really beautiful Jules! and what a cute image!! Gorgeous papers and love the ribbon detail - so pretty. Ooh I had to really look to find the heart today LOL !!! The flower is perfect!
I hope you're having a good weekend!
Big Hugs!
Sue xx

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Duckling is so cute with her bouquet of flowers. Great colors and design. TFS

Irene said...

A fabulous card Jules, I love the colours and your fabby stamp. Defintely a bargain buy.
irene
xxxx

Sarn said...

FANTASTIC Jules. Love the huge ribbon. xxx

Anonymous said...

He is so cute Jules, l love the fresh colours. hope you enjoyed your evening out?

love Rach xx

Beth said...

Hi Jules! Such a gorgeous card, I love the springtime look! Thanks for joining in with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

Love Beth xx

Crafting Queen said...

Adorable card. :)

Unknown said...

Hi Jules, such a beautiful card and the lovely colours remind me of spring - which hopefully isn't too far away! Hope you enjoyed your takeaway last night. Luv & Hugs Trish x

Sandy said...

Jules, this is a fabulous card. I love everything about it! Especially like the side ribbon, the bird, the flower, the pink embellies...like I said, everything:)

Whisper said...

Oh what a sweetie and boy you did get a bargain with those papers too, Luv Sam x

Pauline said...

The face on the duck just says it all! Great card and great crafty bargain. Love GCD papers. Hugs, Pauline x

coops said...

stunnnig card jules.gorgeous image and design and i love the papers ;D

xx coops xx

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Such a gorgeous card love the signs of spring, well done Ginny

Laura said...

Such a lovely card, I really must get me some of those circle nesties!
I love dunelm mill, you can get some serious bargains in there! I may have to make a trip soon ;)
Laura xx

Elizabeth said...

Gorgeous card, Jules, love the duck, fab bargain papers, and the treatment of that gorgeous ribbon is a winner. Elizabeth x

Kath Stewart said...

gorgeous card jules..well done on getting your delicious crafty bargain and thanks for joining in the fun at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

Trish Latimer said...

love the knotted ribbon! great effect! xx