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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.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE - GUEST DESIGNER

Hi Everyone

Happy weekend!

Today is my last inspiration card for the current Penny Black Saturday Challenge where I have had the honour of being the Guest Designer for August.  

The theme is "Embossing" or "anything goes" .. .. .. but whichever option you choose does need to use a prominent Penny Black product.

This is what I have created:


This used:

Main Image:  "Whispers" Penny Black "3377K"
Background Image:  "Winsome" Penny Black "3811J" 
Sentiment:  "Loads of Love" Penny Black Clear Stamp Set "30-146"
Die for Main Image:  "A Pocket Full" Die Set Penny Black "51-053"
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink Pad (for distressing the main image panel)
Peeled Paint Distress Ink Pad (for stamping the "Whispers" stamp)
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Swiss Dots" for the embossed corners and also for debossing the paper-pieced sections of the main image (after having gently rubbed a black ink pad onto the raised side first)
White Embossing Powder for embossing the Winsome stamp to the background
Small Corner Rounding Punch
ProMarkers for adding extra colour to the stamped image.
Hot Fix Nail Heads
Flat Backed Gem
My Trusty Sewing Machine
 


So that just leaves me to say a huge "Thank you" to the ladies on the Penny Black Saturday Team .. .. ..  I have enjoyed my time with you very very much.  


8 comments:

meg said...

The white on pink stamped background is perfect with the stamped and diecut focal image, your choice of papers is always wonderful.Have a good weekend xx

Aquarius said...

You've certainly done the PB Design Team proud during the month and this is a lovely card with lots of detail, great colours too. Enjoy your weekend xx

Eve said...

Wowee Jules what a stunner of a card. Lots of lovely inspiration for embossing and congrats for being a guest designer for our favourite PB challenge - they are very lucky to have you!
Hope you have a lovely weekend and manage to squeeze in a bit of crafty time.
Love Eve xxx

Pauline C said...

Beautiful composition Jules and great paper piecing. I have this lovely PB stamp and it is quite neglected so you have reminded me of it ! xx

JanR said...

Such a pretty card! I love grey and pink together and the embossed stamping in the background is so lovely.

Doreen said...

Love everything about this Jules just beautiful.xxx

HilaryJane said...

This is so pretty. I love the way you have stamped the background, what a great effect. Love the effect of the black on the debossing. Sorry I have missed a few posts. I was away and didn't manage to find time (or energy) to visit blogs. Back to normal now for a while anyway xx

Helen said...

A beautiful card Jules!
I love how you combined the two types of embossing - the heat embossed flowers in the background look so delicate!
Thanks so much for guest designing for us this month!
Helen x