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Wednesday 19 December 2012

SOCCER NUT AND SPECIAL GUEST DESIGNER

Hi Everyone

Many thanks for all the birthday wishes for Mr Heart yesterday.  He had a great birthday (and doesn't look at day older)!!

We went out for an Indian meal with our youngest Son and had a great evening.

I have spent the whole day on admin work today so will share the cards Mr Heart received from our two Sons.

I made the first one and our eldest Son who lives in London made the second .. ..

Here is mine:




This used:

Image and sentiment:  Bugaboo Stamps "Soccer Nut" (50% off everything there at the moment!!)
Backing Papers:  Some out of the snippet drawers.   I think the birthday paper is Cuddly Buddly
Birthday Sentiment:  Digistamp Boutique "Simple Birthday Greetings - Male"
Sizzix Dies:  "654995" Stars #2  and  "654468" Grass
ProMarkers

and now here is the one designed and made by my guest designer .. .. .. our eldest Son .. .. Paul




For anyone who hasn't seen this style of card before he makes them using wax and an iron (about the size of a travel iron).

The technique is called Encaustic Art and if you fancy watching a You Tube video on how it is done you can find one here.  Lots of other lessons that follow on if you get hooked on watching like I do LOL!!!

Have a brilliant rest of Wednesday everyone.

Don't forget it is the last posting day for those first class cards tomorrow!!!

Catch you soon

Love
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33 comments:

  1. Amanda19 December 2012 at 20:55

    Wow he certainly has your creative side. Love both cards and off to check out how to use an iron for anything except clothes lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  2. Gibmiss19 December 2012 at 21:03

    Hi jules
    Fabulous card .... Love the wax one ... I have seen it demonstrated years ago ... Fabulous to watch... But not tried it ....
    Have a fabby Christmas Jules....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  3. Caroline19 December 2012 at 21:05

    Your card is fantastic Jules the image and layout are fabulous. Your son is so talented I've seen this technique on Create and Craft. I love the scene he is made it's gorgeous. Caroline xxx

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  4. Donna Mosley19 December 2012 at 21:18

    A gorgeous card Jules, love the image and design. Paul's picture is amazing.

    Donna x

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  5. Jacqui's little piece of England19 December 2012 at 21:25

    Great card Jules love that peanut
    That scene is beautiful what a clever son you have.

    Have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to seeing what you have to offer in the new year I'm off to spend Christmas with my family

    Love jacqui x

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  6. Irene19 December 2012 at 21:39

    Hello Jules,

    What can I say but both cards are GORGEOUS. I love the colours and scene on the second one.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  7. XxJULESxX19 December 2012 at 21:39

    wow wonderful card!! love the little nut image!, i love encaustic art Jules i used to do it at school!! it sure looks amazing talented bunch that you are!

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  8. Sue19 December 2012 at 21:47

    I'm glad your hubby had a good birthday.
    Your 'soccer nut' card is fabulous, such a great image! Your son's card is wonderful. I really love the the design and colours. I remember seeing Encaustic Art being demonstrated on tv years ago and was amazed by it then.
    Hugs Sue

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  9. Lorraine19 December 2012 at 21:51

    Two gorgeous cards Jules. I love your soccer nut, a fabulous design and I love all the colours.

    Your Son is very talented crafter too. Fabulous wax work!
    Lorraine x

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  10. Viv19 December 2012 at 22:28

    Terrif encaustic jobbie Jules.. clever boy.. gets all his talent from his Mum???? LOL
    Love the peanut too... that's me too!!

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  11. Liz McGuire,19 December 2012 at 22:35

    So now we know who he takes after! Both gorgeous.

    Hope you have a very happy Christmas Jules and all the best for 2013.

    Liz x

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  12. Cynthia19 December 2012 at 22:45

    Oh how cool!! I love BOTH of your sons' cards!! That peanut is adorable and Paul's card is just gorgeous!

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  13. Creations by Shirl19 December 2012 at 22:51

    Hello Jules~
    Love your fun card it's so cute...
    Wow your son is just as talented! love those colours....
    TFS - enjoy your lovely evening!

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  14. Patricia19 December 2012 at 23:03

    Absolutely fantastic "ART" I love it.
    I have seen the Encaustic Art done on the telly but sure as eggs is eggs I would make a right proper mess.
    I also like the Soccer Nut that``s great, really different.
    Definitely a very talented family.

    Patricia xx


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  15. Denise 19 December 2012 at 23:15

    Hi Jules.
    Love your card - the little soccer nut image is so cute.
    Your son's card is gorgeous. I have tried encaustic art several times but really am not very good - my brother is much better at it so maybe it's a male thing - LOL!!

    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  16. scrappymo!20 December 2012 at 00:55

    That soccer nut is just fab! What a great idea...The little nut guy is adorable!
    Wow, your son is sure talented...I have never seen this art before and it is lovely. I am going to watch the video as it is very intriguing.

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  17. Marie-Louise20 December 2012 at 07:47

    What absolutely marvellous cards.

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  18. Di20 December 2012 at 08:33

    Two fantastic cards there Jules. I love the soccer nut and Paul's encaustic card is stunning. Ha, I have a little craft iron so that's a starting point :)

    Love, Di xx

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  19. Pop's Cards20 December 2012 at 09:05

    Morning sweetie this is just gorgeous I so love the colours that you have chosen perfect, huggles pops x x x

    That is awesome Paul I love what you have done the colours are amazing I want one x x x

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  20. Sarn20 December 2012 at 09:18

    WOW - laughed at the humorous soccer NUT card, and was then totally amazed at your son's encaustic art card. FAB. Obviously a highly talented family xxx

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  21. Stamps and Paper20 December 2012 at 09:42

    YOur card really bought a smile to face this morning...brilliant.
    Your sons card is gorgeous..

    Anne

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  22. Unknown20 December 2012 at 11:51

    Wow how talented is your son Jules? Both delightful cards. Merry Christmas to you & your family x

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  23. cotnob20 December 2012 at 11:54

    I love the card you made Jules, but I have to say the one your son made is rather stunning - you have competition in the family!
    I've seen Encaustic Art videos and it looks so clever, they make it look easy but I'm sure it isn't.
    Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Pauline
    x

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  24. Jan Hennings20 December 2012 at 13:03

    Your card is just too cute!

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  25. Carole Z20 December 2012 at 13:32

    Love your soccer nut! Also your son's card...fabulous! I have seen encaustic art demonstrated..well done to him! Carole Z X

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  26. Vicky Hayes20 December 2012 at 13:57

    Hi Jules

    Glad to hear Mr Heart enjoyed his birthday and it sounds like you all had a great celebration! Loving your soccer nut card with that cheeky looking peanut and Paul's amazing encaustic art card is fab too.

    Have a wonderful Christmas! Vicky x

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  27. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)20 December 2012 at 14:11

    wow talent runs in the family 2 fabulous cards. Glad Mr Heart had a good day and you all enjoyed a yummy meal. janex

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  28. Tedz20 December 2012 at 19:13

    Two really lovely cards Jules, the peanut on the first one is unusual, the colours you have used are really nice for male cards. They do say sons take after their mothers - his card is very good and I like the colours he has chosen as well. Pauline xx

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  29. Crafty Moone Cards20 December 2012 at 20:03

    Such gorgeous cards Jules.
    Sue x

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  30. Bonnie21 December 2012 at 00:51

    Your son has your creative genes! What a wonderful technique! Love the soccer card too!

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  31. Beryl21 December 2012 at 09:40

    OMG. What a talented son you have. I'm going to an encaustic art day in January for my first play with the medium. Please tell Paul from me how fabulous this scene is.
    Beryl xx

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  32. coops21 December 2012 at 16:28

    stunning card jules.i love your fun image and your sons card is fantastic,beautiful colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  33. Juls22 December 2012 at 14:55

    oooh thats fab!! I keep fancying having a try at encostic art

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