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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.

Thursday 24 October 2019

MEETING MYSELF COMING BACKWARDS

Hi Everyone

So much for me being back in blogland!!

Since my last post .. .. which seems a lifetime ago now .. .. my feet don't seem to have touched the ground.  My time has been taken up making samples for interest new "happy couples", magazine commissions, card orders and having fun with Mum!  No general crafting has happened at all .. .. which will never do!!

I have also been having to "find the back bedroom" ready for the London kids coming home tomorrow for a couple of nights.  Can't wait to see them again!   They will no doubt be here at the crack of dawn to avoid all that chaotic London traffic.

They have been away on a cruise to celebrate our Son's 40th birthday and were hoping to see the Northern Lights.  I didn't get any excited phone messages so I am guessing that perhaps didn't happen for them .. .. but it will be an excuse for them to go back again sometime. 

I must admit I really don't feel old enough to have a son that is 40!  I can't say I even feel 40 myself!  But the weekend will be a lovely time and we will have fun celebrating his milestone birthday.

So with no new creations under my belt I will share some of the cards I made for Issue 202 of Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine .. .. .. which should now be available on the shelves.

I got to work with some lovely Sue Wilson stamps and dies and these were my favourites from a set of five:

 




So back to the wedding samples for me before heading off to Mum and I will hopefully catch you again soon.

Take care everyone and have a good Thursday.


13 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely set of cards Jules you've showcased the cards and dies beautifully, we didn't see the Northern Lights either on our cruise..


Anne

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Jules, absolutely gorgeous cards, beautiful toppers and colouring work, I love your designs.
Have a wonderful time with your son and his wife. Yes they grow up too fast, mine is 48, and I often wonder where the years have gone, Kate x

Crafting Queen said...

Really beautiful cards. Hoping we will be luck to see those lights on our cruise. :)

Dotty Jo said...

Simply gorgeous cards, Jules! Jo x

Kathleen said...

Three super cards Julie, great images and lovely designs and papers. Enjoy the London Kids.

Kath x

Carole said...

Beautiful cards Jules...I really like the one with the stag....but I am partial to a stag!!!..lol. I hope you have a lovely weekend with the London kids...try and relax a bit! Hugs xx

meg said...

Beautiful cards the stamp and die sets look amazing love the papers you used for the background

cotnob said...

Stunning cards Jules, I'm not surprised you were on the front cover.
I hope you manage to find your back bedroom and have a lovely weekend with 'the London kids'.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Enny said...

Wow, your cards are beautiful Jules ! I still have to pick up that magazine, didn't get to town yet. Congratulations with your son, and have a wonderful weekend ! (Oh, seeing the Northern Lights is still on my bucketlist..) Hugs, Enny

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Gorgeous cards Jules. Have a fab weekend. Sue x

Sarah said...

Beautiful cards Jules, you Cover Girl you!! I treated myself to some Sue Wilson dies this year and found them to be excellent. I hope you had a wonderful weekend of celebration. Our youngest is off to Iceland next week too!! xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Jules...
fabulous cards.... I subscribe to this Mag... so I can see all your stunning cards... hope your son enjoyed his cruise... for his special birthday... enjoy your time with him.... I hope mum is improving ....
Hugs a Sylvie xx

Debbie said...

Hi Jules, wow these cards are beautiful. Well done for being on the front cover too Hun. So well deserved. Beautiful stamps and dies used too. Hope you've had a lovely weekend with the family. Betvyouve had a super time together. Take care sweetie. Hope you're well. Big hugs xxx