My photo
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.

Wednesday 17 April 2013

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE

Hi Everyone

I hope your week is going well .. .. mine is going far too quickly as usual !!

This posting with my lunch certainly makes for a much more organised evening on the home front .. .. must try hard to stick with it where I can.

My share today is for the Papertake Weekly Challenge where the theme is to use only one pattern or design paper.

That saved a bit of time .. .. and also gave me the chance to use up more of those cream card offcuts.

Here is what I came up with:




This used:

Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat "Tiny Everyday Sentiments"
Backing Paper:  Docrafts "Wellington"
Go Kreate:  Large Frames "Scalloped Squares"
Crafter's Companion:  Die'sire Dies "Scalloped Tags"
X-Cut Punch:  Butterfly
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Pearls and Ribbon from my stash box

I feel a bit bad today as the heart isn't showing up too well in the photographs.  I promise that there is a one there folks .. .. it is just very hard to see (unless you know where it is or have the card in your hand).   It isn't as if it is small either!!

Catch you again soon.

Love

51 comments:

Tedz said...

Lovely card Jules and gorgeous ribbon with a beautifully tied bow but I suppose you have had lots of practice with those now. Mine always look scrabby so I cheat! Love those butterflies as well. Pauline xx

Di said...

FABULOUS card Jules - love the paper you used and the bow is stunning. The butterflies and tag over the ribbon are totally inspirational - for that read ideas to pinch :)

Ahem, I spotted the heart - and if I can then I reckon anyone can!

Hugs, Di xx

Crafting Queen said...

I can see a heart in the bottom left! Really lovely card.

Tara Cardwell said...

Gorgeous card and I spotted the heart straight away - sometimes just telling me its hard to spot seems to make me find it better!
Tara
x

Anonymous said...

Hi Jules

Glad you've found a way to make your evenings less hectic, just make sure you don't get indigestion whilst posting and eating your lunch.

Adore the ribbon on your card, it's wonderful and think the way you have mounted the sentiment over the top is brill. Thanks for the inspiration.

I see the heart, it's a hard one today but with the help of my spec's, I spotted it :)

Have a lovely day, big hugs xx

Anne said...

Really lovely design Jules, so unusual x

Cynthia said...

Oh, wow, I LOVE that ribbon!! And I love the gorgeous paper colors too! I'm so stealing that ribbon "buckle" idea--ingenious!

Kath said...

Fab card Jules - and I spotted the heart!
Kath x

The Craft Bucket said...

Took a bit of looking but I did find it! Very creative, love Jane x

sally said...

Simple & classy, I love the colours too!

Sally

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Jules. I love the paper and the design with that lush ribbon is so classy.
hugs Sue xx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

This is lovely Jules great papers and I love that colour with cream
jacqui x

Linda . J said...

This is just gorgeous Jules, love the colours and your design is beautiful, so love your ribbon.
Hugs Linda

Sue B said...

Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Jules!! what beautiful colours and scrummy paper… the ribbon/bow is really lush!! and I love the pretty butterflies… :-)it's a very classy and elegant card!
yes it took me a while to find the heart... hee hee - it is well hidden!!
Hope you're having a good week!
Big hugs
Sue xx

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Jules, hope you are ok - l am just dipping in and out of blogland at the mo x Susan x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Jules
Fabulous card.... Love it... Gorgeous bow.... Had fab time at Ally Pally....bought lots....
Just managed to spot the heart.....
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Viv said...

A beauty Jules.

Debs said...

Fabulous card Jules - the bow is so lush :o)
I spotted the heart ok :o)
Have a fab evening
Debs xx

Debs M said...

found it! - fabulous colours and LOVE that ribbon! x

Crafty Moone Cards said...

This is so gorgeous Jules....I would never have thought those Wellington papers could look so beautiful. Sue x

Debbie said...

Oh Jules what a stunning card.Love the paper and the ribbon is lush.Hope you're okay.Hugs Debbie x

Whisper said...

Oh absolutely devine hun, Luv Sam x

Unknown said...

Wow Jules, just stunning!! Sorry I have not been around either as I have had 3 weeks in the sunshine xx

Lorraine said...

Found it! Those transparent ones are hard to spot!
Gorgeous CAS card and I love the big bow.
Lorraine x

May said...

Hi Jules, Beautiful card, Love the papers & cute butterflies... Hugs May x x

May said...

Hi Jules, Beautiful card, Love the papers & cute butterflies... Hugs May x x

Donna Mosley said...

Gorgeous card Jules, love the beautiful design.

Donna x

Katzart said...

This card is gorgeous, so simple! ...and your heart is subtle but effective ;-)

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card. The colours are gorgeous and fantastic ribbon/bow.

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Jules,lovely design and papers.xxx

MagsB said...

Jules, my lovely, you are such a tease! I did find the heart (eventually!) and it's very subtle! This is simple and beautiful, I love the shades of brown and cream!

love Mags B x

Stamps and Paper said...

Hi Jules...just catching up on your gorgeous creations since Ive been away...as always your cards are stunning

Anne

Carole Z said...

Lovely card Jules...beautiful bow! Carole Z xx

Carole said...

Nice card you make beautiful bows, and no couldn't spot the heart. Might need one of you hearts have ing ECG tomorrow ! Xx

Carol said...

Love this Jules...and I even found the heart! Carol x

Anke said...

Wonderful card Jules, I love the little butterflies.

Hugs
Anke

Loopylou. said...

oooh this is yummy hun and I love the teeny butterflies!
huge hugs Lou xxx

Anonymous said...

Nice alliteration Jules, cream card cutoffs!

I completely care for cream card cuttoff card creation! :D heeheee

Love the big bow, reminds me of a big present!

Beryl said...

I can see it! Love soft colours in the paper even though it's not pastels. Great card.
Beryl xx

cotnob said...

Fabulous card Jules, I just love your gorgeous bow.
I have to admit I wouldn't have found the heart without the help of previous comments.
Pauline
x

Nannieflash said...

Hi Jules, oh wow that is just so stunning, I love the simple design and that bow is fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Beautiful creation, love the ribbon!
hugs shell xx

Sarn said...

WOW - stunning bow. xxx

coops said...

so stunning jules.i love these papers and your design is gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

Patricia said...

Beautiful card so classy, wonderful colours and fantastic bow.
Found the heart, not easy but eventually got it.

Patricia. Xx

XxJULESxX said...

OH JULES WOW!!!!

Juls said...

Fabulous!! Loving the big bow!! Hugs Juls xxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Jules :-) the whole design is stunning !! I couldn't find the heart,, and I did look closely, but then saw it after I read Anesha's comment :-)

thanks for joining us on the Papertake Weekly Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x

Anonymous said...

I found it too!

Gorgeous design Jules; that bow is fabulous!
xx

Brenda said...

Oh what can I say except that this card is stunning! Love that big bow and ribbon, that paper is beautiful and your cream papers looks so fabulous with the other paper!

Unknown said...

Hi Jules,just found your blog.Love your card creations,going to enjoy browsing through.Happy crafting.Hugs Jean.xx