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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 April 2012

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY

Hi Everyone

Well .. .. what makes you think the House of Hearts Craft Pod was opened up bright and early today?

As normal my Saturday started with a check on the Penny Black Saturday challenge for the week.

Sadly I haven't taken part for a few weeks (sorry ladies) .. .. but today I have made amends.

The challenge this week is to use "No Patterned Papers".  Well that speeded things up a bit and took some of the decisions away didn't it!!

Here is my creation




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "1644L" Say Cheesecake
Sentiment:  Computer Generated using Font "Marcello Handwriting"
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  "Numbers"
Martha Stewart Punch:  Embossed Zig Zag
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
ProMarkers
Ribbon from the Stash Box

Busy day here today so I will love you and leave you, and catch you again tomorrow.

Love

50 comments:

Faye said...

Oh Jules, this is fab, I love the soft, muted colours. Have a great weekend. xx

Irene said...

Brilliant card Jules, I love the idea to use an embossing folder, and such a cutie of an image.
luv
irene
xxxx

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...very cute, adorable image & beautifully shaded Jules...Mel :)

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Real cute card hun, love the colour combo & the punched edge looks fab!

Have a great weekend
hugs shell xx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

What a lovely card Jules your colouring is so good, I'm jealous.

jacqui x

Sarn said...

WOW . . . that is SUPER Jules. I love it. xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Jules what a fab card love the one with his tongue out . Great fun Hugs Elaine

Vicky said...

Fantastic card Jules, love that image and the way you have coloured it really brings it to life, have a great weekend

hugs Vicky x x x

Whisper said...

Super fun card hun, Luv Sam x

Sally said...

Aww Jules this one did make me chuckle with it's super cute image. I love your colouring & embossing & it's a great card. Have a good weekend but don't overdo it. lol.
Sally x

Wishcraft said...

Fab card Jules :o) Love that cute image and great embossing. Hugs, Lisa x

Crafting Queen said...

Fab card, love the background.

Cynthia said...

Miceolta! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Too cute! Love the card--lovely colors and layers too!

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous make Jules and my you are quick off the mark today x Susan x

Marie-Louise said...

I love it. Fantastic stamp.

Beth said...

We forgive you! ;-) This is such a beautiful card and the embossing looks great! Thanks for joining in with the Penny Black Saturday challenge!

Love Beth xx

brenda said...

Hello Jules,

The embossing folder makes a perfect backdrop for your sweet PB mice and blue and brown is a colour combo I always think works so well.

Have a good weekend.

B x

Dragonlady said...

Hi Jules

What a super card, I love those little mice, great layout and colours. Thanks for your visit too I really appreciate it.

hugs Ali x

Catherine said...

Brilliant card, and that image just makes me giggle...

Elizabeth said...

Smashing - love the embossed panel, the cute image and the lovely subtle colours. Clearly you don't need it to make a lovely card but I love it so much I would miss patterned paper if I couldn't have again ever. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Elizabeth x

Vicky said...

Just so gorgeous...love the image and fabulous colours too hun :o)

big hugs Vicky xx

amanda stokes said...

Hi Jules,
Gorgeous card,love this PB image and your fab embossed background :) x

Kath Stewart said...

fabilicious as always jules...love that embossing folder...thanks for joining in the fun at Penny Black Saturday..sending hugs kath xxx

Lynsey said...

Hi Jules
What a perfect card to make you smile!
Hugs Lynsey x

Nikbee said...

A wonderful card, Jules. I love the image.
Nikki x

Allison said...

what a lovely image- great card Jules and love the colours
Allisonx

Jenny said...

oh this stamp is just the best...what mischief-making little things they are!! Brilliant card Jules :0)
Jenny x

Hettie said...

What a FABULOUS card Jules. Love how you have done this card.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Such a cutie! I'm on holiday and not doing much blogging but I am still coming by to admire your pretty creations! Hugs, Lesley

Anonymous said...

Just fabulous, love the sweet image and fab embossing folder!
Helen x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

your always doing this to me.....
you know making me want to buy stamps!
love your card super fun image ,great colours and beautifully crafted.
janex

Anonymous said...

awesome card, love the embossing folder!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Fabulous card Jules, love the muted colours and the design.

Warm hugs
Maarit

debby4000 said...

Love your gorgeous and adorable card Jules.
luv
Debby

Amanda said...

Great card jules, love this image , pb mice are always so funny. Hugs, Amanda x

Di said...

Absolutely brilliant Jules! I love the PB image so much, 'Miceolta' indeed :)Gorgeous colours as always. Love, Di xx

Anonymous said...

Fabulous creation,so love this image!

Thanks for playing along with Penny Black Saturday Challenge this week

Ali x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Jules,love the fabulous image.xxx

Vic McGuckin said...

I love this card. brought a smile to my face. Beautiful as always

Luv Vic x

coops said...

fabulous card jules.great papers and design and the image is gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Jules ACE card loving that image so much that background and the colours look fabulous
Hugs
Lorraine x

Julie said...

Fabulous card Jules! I love the colours and papers and the embossed number panel looks awesome! Hugs, Juliexx

Bernie said...

My gradnson saw this last night and said WOW Grandma I really like that one. He was quite disappointed when I told him I hadn't made it. Like Sean I really like this one too. :)
Hugs

Sue B said...

Aww what a sweet image - I just love the little mouse in front of the lens!! Gorgeous papers and I love the embossing and the delish border!
Hope you had a great weekend!
Love Sue xx

Beryl said...

A super image that would make anyone smile. Who needs patterned papers when you can come up with something and good as this?
Beryl xx

Dee said...

loving the natural colours!
love Dee x

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Just gorgeous Jules.
Sue x

XxJULESxX said...

gorgeous and soo cute!!!!! i do love this image might have to buy that stamp!

Linda said...

This card is fab. I love the image, the colours you've used, everything. It's just perfect x

Unknown said...

Aww what a fun card he he so cute and love the soft colours xxx