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Saturday 12 May 2012

IN THE GARDEN

Hi Everyone

In the garden?  Well not me today I'm afraid, but Hubby has been a good lad and worked really hard out there .. .. so much so that he already has aches in places he didn't know he had!!  I dread to think what he will be like tomorrow!!  Don't think I will think about that LOL!!

"In the garden" where I am concerned is the challenge theme over at Penny Black Saturday this week.

So here is my share for today and for the challenge




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3636K" Flying Stars
Sentiment:  Hobby Art "CS016D" General Greetings
Backing papers:  GCD Studios "Soul Food"
Heat It Up Embossing Powder:  Seafoam White
X-Cut Punch:  Butterfly
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Button, Ribbon and Pearls from the Stash Box

and that is it!

I did have a go at using my heat gun on my ribbon today .. .. at the moment the jury is still out on whether it is a good look or not.  At the moment it is "not" .. .. .. but that could be because I am used to nice big crisp and clean ribbons on wedding stationery .. .. and not shrivelled up little ones LOL!!

Hope you have all had a good Saturday.

Beautiful weather here and lots of birds nest building in and around the garden.  They have been bobbing around collecting bits of dried grass etc for their construction work.  Yep, I really do think Spring is here .. .. woo hoo!!!

I'll catch you tomorrow with my snippets.

Love

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47 comments:

  1. Jacqui's little piece of England12 May 2012 at 19:22

    Nice card Jules

    jacqui x

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  2. Catherine12 May 2012 at 19:35

    Gorgeous card and I love the way you have stitched onto the ribbon....

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  3. maxine12 May 2012 at 19:41

    stunning card x

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  4. M12 May 2012 at 19:46

    Wow Jules, I love this one! The white embossing is perfect, and I think the ribbon looks great! M x

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  5. Cynthia12 May 2012 at 19:48

    Gosh, Jules, this card is gorgeous!! LOVE the flowers--and the tiny butterflies, oh and the little pearls too! And I rather like the bow as well. ;-)

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  6. XxJULESxX12 May 2012 at 20:10

    Oh Jules this is stunning!!i love it!

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  7. Viv12 May 2012 at 20:10

    Love this Jules - the backing papers are fab! Like the bow - I love shabby!!

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  8. Nikbee12 May 2012 at 20:15

    A beautiful card. I love the white on brown.
    Nikki x

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  9. ...the yorkshire fox...12 May 2012 at 20:23

    ...totally gorgeous Jules...loVe your papers, the image is striking in contrast to the background with super stitching, super nuggety button too...Mel :)

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  10. Kath12 May 2012 at 20:30

    Lovely card Jules - and I like the clever heart!
    Kath x

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  11. Jenny12 May 2012 at 20:40

    It has been beautiful weather today AND I got two loads of washing dry!!! Hark at Mrs Tiggywinkle :0)

    Gorgeous colours for this card, the white embossing really stands out.
    Jenny x

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  12. Anne12 May 2012 at 20:52

    Gorgeous card Jules, I like the simplicity of it. Hope hubby's ok tomorrow. Hugs x

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  13. Marie-Louise12 May 2012 at 21:10

    Really lovely card. Love the colours.

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  14. Gibmiss12 May 2012 at 21:11

    Hi Jules
    Love your card as always ...... White embossed flowers.... Look great
    Hugs Sylvie
    Xxx

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  15. amanda stokes12 May 2012 at 21:30

    Hi Jules,
    Gorgeous card,love everything about this card! :)
    I love watching the birds in our garden they are facinating
    xx

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  16. susiestacey12 May 2012 at 21:31

    Hi Jules, such a pretty card. love the image and always looks so delicate embossed in white. Love the stitching on the ribbon too. Hope you manage to get outdoors tomorrow x Susan x

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  17. Tracy12 May 2012 at 21:40

    Hi Jules
    A really gorgeous creation, beautiful design and love the stamp you used.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  18. Anonymous12 May 2012 at 21:58

    Beautiful soft toned card Jules, love the embossed images and teeny ting butterflies.

    Your a lucky girl, having a hubby who gardens. Both hubby and l don't enjoy it! Think your hubby may need a hot bath with some bubbles to rest those muscles!

    The weather was great here today but bit of a let down day here as we went to ride a steam train only to find they don't run on a Saturday! Should of rang before we set off I'm thinking, doh!

    Have a great evening xx

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  19. Donna Mosley12 May 2012 at 22:07

    This is so gorgeous Jules, I love the beautiful image and the stitching on the ribbon looks fab.

    Donna x

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  20. Unknown12 May 2012 at 22:08

    Hi Jules, this is so beautiful. I love the embossed stamping and your gorgeous layout! Luv & Hugs, Trish x

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  21. coldwaters212 May 2012 at 22:41

    Hi Jules those flower images are gorgeous I really love them in white they really show up beautifully, love that ribbon and the papers.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  22. Unknown12 May 2012 at 22:55

    Stunning stamping and embossing in white , what a fabulous card Jules and what a fabulous creation , well done . Enjoy the rest of your weekend Hugs Elaine

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  23. Sally H12 May 2012 at 23:50

    That's beautiful, Jules!

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  24. Sue B 13 May 2012 at 01:22

    Wow! this is beautiful Jules! what a gorgeous stamp and the papers are beautiful. The ribbon looks really pretty and I love those wee butterflies!
    Hope you have a nice weekend
    Love Sue xx

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  25. Roma13 May 2012 at 01:31

    Wow stunning card!

    The penny Black image is beautiful

    Love the stitching & those cute butterflies x

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  26. Anonymous13 May 2012 at 01:36

    gorgeous card Jules just adore the spray of flowers on the mocha colours!!!

    yum yum! so pretty!!!

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  27. Debs13 May 2012 at 07:23

    Beautiful card Jules - love the heat embossed image - so classy.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  28. Unknown13 May 2012 at 07:26

    Hi Jules, this is so elegant, love the soft colours too. xx

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  29. Di13 May 2012 at 07:56

    Wow Jules, this is fabulous. Love the colours and the stamping loads. Perfect for the challenge - and you've enlightened me. I had no idea about the 'shrivel your bow' technique - I like it:)

    Whoop, whoop - sun shining again here today - more washing to peg out no doubt.

    Love, Di xx

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  30. debby400013 May 2012 at 08:15

    absolutely love it Jules.
    luv
    Debby

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  31. Unknown13 May 2012 at 08:31

    OMG Jules, this is gorgeous, and so elegant, love love love the white flowers, so beautiful xxx

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  32. coops13 May 2012 at 08:44

    wow really love this jules.stunning soft colours and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  33. Vicky13 May 2012 at 09:35

    Gorgeous Jules!!! Lovely colours and that staming is so effective,

    hugs Vicky x x x

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  34. Irene13 May 2012 at 09:43

    A beautiful card Jules, I love the white embossingyour gorgeous papers and subtle colours. A brilliant dea to stamp and heat ribbon.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  35. mags13 May 2012 at 09:45

    Beautiful card Jules. Love the white embossing and the gorgeous papers. Just lovely.
    Mags
    x

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  36. Lorraine13 May 2012 at 14:48

    I love the embossed white flowers they look fantastic. Great card Jules.
    Lorraine x

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  37. Doreen13 May 2012 at 15:11

    This is gorgeous,love the papers and great image.xxx

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  38. Vicky Hayes13 May 2012 at 16:19

    Oh I love all the neutrals you've got going on in this card Jules! Your shabby chic ribbon turned out beautifully but I confess I prefer a big clean ribbon too. Vicky x

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  39. Beryl13 May 2012 at 16:48

    It's so beautiful - the image and the papers are lovely - and I do like 'heat treated bows' but have only tried it on organzer before - and I'd even forgotten that trick. I should try it again - especially as I'm rubbish at bows - it could hide many sins.
    Beryl xx

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  40. ~ Ali Robertson ~13 May 2012 at 17:11

    Simply breathtaking!!

    Thanks for playing along with Penny Black Saturday Challenge this week

    Ali x

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  41. Anonymous13 May 2012 at 19:22

    Stunning card Jules! This was one of the stamps I had to sell and, boy, am I sorry now! I have these papers too - must get them out. Another card for my inspiration folder!
    xxx

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  42. Kath Stewart14 May 2012 at 05:52

    wow wow wow jules..this is a stunner...absolutely gorgeous...thanks for joining in th fun this week at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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  43. Elizabeth14 May 2012 at 14:58

    Sorry I'm a day or so late but got to say this is a lovely card. Love the stamped flowers and the zig-zag stitching on the ribbon - what a neat idea! Of to look at your most recent share. Elizabeth x

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  44. Pauline14 May 2012 at 22:28

    Hi Jules, such a simple, stylish and elegant card. Love the neutral colour combo. Hugs, Pauline x

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  45. Dee16 May 2012 at 08:29

    just gorgeous! love natural cards like this!

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  46. rosie16 May 2012 at 11:39

    stylish and professional. love the colour x

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  47. Claudia16 May 2012 at 23:47

    Hi Jules, this is just a great card. Love the style, just perfect.
    Hugs Claudia

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