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Wednesday 22 May 2013

CONSTELLATIONS

Hi Everyone

Happy Wednesday.

I hope you have had a good day.

My share today carries on a little with yesterday's theme.  I loved the black and white gingham so much that I used it again today .. .. along with the second stamp I ordered with my prize voucher.  I have loved this stamp for ages and have always been swayed away from it by the cute Penny Black mice or hedgehog stamps LOL!!!.  But I have noticed recently that it isn't quite so readily available anymore .. . so I decided the time had come for me to nab it quickly before it becomes a rarety!!

So pleased it is now part of my collection.




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3867K" Constellations
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat "Tiny Blooming Sentiments"
Backing Papers:  Pink Petticoat "Gingham" and "Pinstripes"
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Nestabilities:  Classic Ovals Large and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large
X-Cut:  Butterfly Punch
Martha Stewart Punch:  Traditional Scallop
Black Versafine Ink Pad and Clear Embossing Powder
Ribbons, button, pearls from my stash box .. .. .. and a bit of bleach from the kitchen.

For this card I decided to have a try at bleaching my image a little.  To do this I stamped my image using a Black Versafine Inkpad and embossed this with clear embossing powder.  Then I mixed a tiny bit of thick bleach with some water and painted the flower head.  The embossing kept most of the bleach solution where it should be .. .. but some has leaked over :-(  

Next time I think I will work on small areas and try it with my heat gun as I go along and see how that works.

So that is me for today.  Just time for a quick bath and then off to catch up with The Apprentice!!

Enjoy what is left of your evening everyone.

Love
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34 comments:

  1. Wendy22 May 2013 at 21:45

    Absolutely gorgeous Jules, love the design and fab gingham...love your gingham card in post below as well.
    Wendy xx

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  2. Stamps and Paper22 May 2013 at 21:49

    Another gorgeous card Jules and love the bleach effect on the flowers,

    Anne

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  3. Kathleen22 May 2013 at 21:51

    Really lovely card, another of my fav PB stamps but I have had this one for ages so no reason for you to feel guilty. Love the colour choice and the bleach effect.

    Kath x

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  4. Little K Smith22 May 2013 at 21:58

    A gorgeously designed card Jules! I LOVE the colours and lovely papers and a gorgeous stamp too! I need some like these but I always get swayed with the cute ones too! ;D
    Kelly.x

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  5. Carol22 May 2013 at 22:10

    Another lovely card and stamp Jules. Your bleaching looks very effective. Carol x

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  6. Viv22 May 2013 at 22:12

    'ello Jules!!
    Quickie call - love this card - gingham is cool!
    Hugz. xx

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  7. Carole 22 May 2013 at 22:19

    Bleaching! Is there no end to your talents, perhaps you can do my hair lol great card x I love the apprentice too x

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  8. MagsB22 May 2013 at 22:33

    Oh so elegant! I've only tried bleaching once... The bleach dissolved my brush! I should have mixed it with water - I must try it again!

    Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog!

    love Mags B x

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  9. Sue22 May 2013 at 22:42

    This is gorgeous Jules. I love the image, beautiful papers and fabulous layout. The friendship sentiment is lovely, think I may have to take a closer look at these - thanks for the link.
    hugs Sue xx

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  10. Beryl22 May 2013 at 23:28

    It's lovely Jules. I really like the black and white gingham too and the stamp looks great with the heads bleached out.
    Beryl xx

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  11. Cynthia22 May 2013 at 23:50

    If you hadn't said some of the bleach leaked over, I would have never known. Actually, I can't see it at all! :-) Love the look anyway--beautiful image to play with!

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  12. Bonnie23 May 2013 at 00:37

    Ooh, this is so pretty! Bleach scares me! I've had some run ins with it before, but not on paper! LOL, skin and clothes is quite enough! The effect is wonderful though. Almost makes me want to play with the bleach.

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  13. Unknown23 May 2013 at 02:02

    Hi Jules, it's ages since I commented on your blog so apologies for that - just not enough time in the day is there?
    This is a great card love the pink and black - liked yesterday's one too.
    Cheers,
    Elaine

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  14. Jacqui's little piece of England23 May 2013 at 07:42

    This is lovely Jules what a great idea using the bleach.
    jacqui xx

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  15. cuilliesocks23 May 2013 at 09:01

    Beautiful Jules, it's a lovely stamp and love your design, Kate x

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  16. Anonymous23 May 2013 at 09:27

    Beautiful addition to the collection Jules, love those lovely dandelion-eque sketchy stamps! So fun!

    Great colour combo and love the sentiment a heap!!!

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  17. Sarn23 May 2013 at 09:49

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous work Jules. I have never had a go at bleaching images but whenever I see it, it looks SO effective I promise myself I'll have a go. This is no exception!

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  18. Crafting Queen23 May 2013 at 10:58

    Wonderful card, love the effect using the bleach.

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  19. Lorraine23 May 2013 at 13:13

    LOVE IT ....just gorgeous!
    Lorraine x

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  20. Sue B 23 May 2013 at 13:29

    Ooh this is gorgeous Jules! what a beautiful stamp and the embossing looks stunning! I love the pretty papers and stitching… and the sentiment is a very pretty font! :-)
    at least it's not raining here today… and the sun is really trying it's hardest to come through!! LOL
    I hope you're having a good day!
    Love Sue xx

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  21. Pop's Cards23 May 2013 at 14:08

    Good Morning sweetie this is just stunning, perfect in every way huggles Pops x x x

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  22. Di23 May 2013 at 14:28

    Fantastic Jules - LOVE the bleach effect (not that I could be trusted with that one sadly), and the colours go together so well. Another real beauty, oh you really are such a clever little sausage.

    Hugs, Di xx

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  23. Anneke23 May 2013 at 14:59

    dear Jules.
    what a lovely card and design.
    i like the image very much and great color combination.
    have a nice week and hugs to you my friend.
    Ann

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  24. Carole Z23 May 2013 at 15:52

    Gorgeous design jules, I do love these papers and image from Pink Petticoat, in fact I just love their designs, full stop! Carole Z X

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  25. cotnob23 May 2013 at 16:09

    This is a fabulous card Jules, I love the black and white gingham and I can see why you had to make sure you managed to add that gorgeous stamp to your collection.
    Pauline
    x

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  26. coops23 May 2013 at 16:09

    so stunning jules.really classy design and I love the image on the kraft card :D

    xx coops xx

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  27. Patricia23 May 2013 at 19:01

    Wow! another stunning card Jules I really like what you have done with the flowers.
    Have a Great Weekend

    Patricia xxx

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  28. Tedz23 May 2013 at 19:44

    Hi Jules, I like the bleach effect on the flowers and this is another lovely stamp. Ummm! I think it might go on my wish list. Like the pink and brown together on the black. Pauline xx

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  29. Sharon23 May 2013 at 20:14

    Another striking card Jules. Love the papers and the flower looks gorgeous on Kraft card. Stunning colour combo.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  30. Eve23 May 2013 at 20:24

    Fabulous card Jules.

    I didn't notice any leaks!!

    Glad you bought the stamp in time!

    Hope you have had a lovely day.xx

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  31. Mau xx24 May 2013 at 11:18

    Morning Jules, sorry I am way behind with my visits :( I have been looking back and can't believe how many wonderful creations I have missed.
    I love this and can understand you wanting the image. Love the paper too.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  32. mags24 May 2013 at 18:06

    Gorgeous Jules. Super image and love the bleaching. Very stylish with the black and white background papers.
    Mags
    x

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  33. scrappymo!26 May 2013 at 07:39

    Great card...i will have to try this bleach technique...I have read about it before and think it looks great!

    This image is lovely...no wonder you chose it! The sentiment is heartwarming!

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  34. XxJULESxX27 May 2013 at 19:43

    oh Gorgeous Jules!!! you made me want to ink my stamp up now! iv'e only used it once had it forever too!

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