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Tuesday, 27 April 2010

WHERE HAVE I BEEN AND PENNY BLACK

Hi Everyone

Here I am - back safe and sound. Where have I been? .. .. .. Well I have been away for a long weekend staying with two very special friends (and being spoilt rotten into the bargain).

Hubby and I went to stay just outside of Weston Super Mare .. .. .. and I am missing my big Full English Breakfasts already. It is so lovely to spend time with them (the friends not the breakfasts!!). Time always flies and we are never satisfied with how much time we have together. LOL!!

Part of the weekend involved the men going off to watch Derby County lose (again !!) whilst Chris and I went looking for a wedding outfit for her Son's wedding later this year. We found lots of possibilities which was good.

Once back home my time has been taken up with some DT work (a treat in store soon from Funky Hand - but I didn't tell you that) LOL!!!

I needed time for just one quick play though and decided that this should be the Penny Black Challenge for this week. They wanted to see "3 flowers, 2 button and 1 bow" on our creations.

This used:

Image: Penny Black "3786F" Crush
Sentiment: Penny Black "2909E" Smiling
Backing Papers: Pink Petticoat
Martha Stewart Punch: Daisy
Woodware: Small flower punch
Diamond Stickles
Ribbon, buttons and pearls from the stash box

Just for a change I started off by choosing the sentiment I wanted to use and then trawled through the Penny Black images for something to go with it .. .. .. I was surprised by how many would fit perfectly. Just goes to show that Penny Blacks are "happy smiley stamps" - must be why I love them so!!!!

Off to work today but I could do with staying at home and having a huge clear up of my craft space .. .. it really does look like a bomb has hit it.. .. .. and it was quite tidy until I started my DT stuff yesterday LOL!!

There is a blog (WOYWW) where we are asked to show "what is on your workspace Wednesday" .. .. .. I think I should start one today that is WINOYWT - "what is not on your workspace Tuesday" !!!

Today looks like it is going to be beautiful weather wise. I hope it is the same where you are.

Thanks for calling by on this slack blogger!! Sorry but I just didn't have time to schedule posts before I went off on my weekend of fun and games .. .. no commitment some people .. .. .. and hopefully tonight I get chance for a good old "blog hop". It seems ages since I have managed that too!!!

Take care.

Love Jules xx
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15 comments:

  1. Nikbee27 April 2010 at 08:12

    I love this card. It's so cheerful and the image is really cute. I would to be able to tie bows as well as you!

    Nikki x

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  2. PinksyDoodles27 April 2010 at 08:26

    Hi Jules,
    Weekends away with friends are far more important than blogging!
    I love your happy, smiley card.
    Hugs, Clare x

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  3. Juls27 April 2010 at 09:06

    so so cute!! Love the image, and the colour combo is my fav! so striking! loving the polka dots and the ribbon is just lush! so much to love about this card! Hugs Juls

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  4. Unknown27 April 2010 at 09:19

    Hi Jules
    gorgeous card love the spotty papers and the cute little doggie
    Christine x

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  5. Shell Shearer Swinscoe27 April 2010 at 10:54

    Love that image hun, so cute...
    Sounds like you had a fab time at the weekend, those breakfasts sound yummy..

    hugs shell xx

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  6. Nannieflash27 April 2010 at 11:39

    Oh Jules Im so glad you had such a lovely time and you were spoilt.
    Fabulous card and so cheeky looking, that paper is really just right for it to. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

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  7. Tracy27 April 2010 at 13:19

    I love your cute creation, and the colours are fantastic, my favourite colour combo.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  8. craftimamma27 April 2010 at 19:14

    So glad you had such a lovely weekend Jules and you are totally forgiven for not blogging.

    I love this 'spotty' card. I always love the freshness of black and white with a dash of red and the little dog is really cute and definitely made me smile.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  9. Kath Stewart27 April 2010 at 19:23

    just adorable jules and yes they are certainly happy smiley stamps.....thanks for joining in the fun this week at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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  10. Sally H27 April 2010 at 21:36

    Gorgeous card, and great to hear you have been enjoying yourself! Good on ya!

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  11. Beryl27 April 2010 at 21:46

    A gorgeously spotty creation Jules - lo e it.
    Glad you had a good weekend with friends.
    I've got the Papercraft Factory at long last and those papers are just as scrummy as I thought they would be.
    Beryl xx

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  12. Lynne K27 April 2010 at 22:57

    Great card! Black, white and red is always a classy combination, and the picture and sentiment go so well together.

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  13. Angela Toucan28 April 2010 at 18:21

    I used to live just outside of w-s-m. Great use of blakc white and red on that stunning card

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  14. debby400030 April 2010 at 13:06

    Oh this is adorable, fabulous card.
    luv
    Debby

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  15. Grenouille Greetings21 May 2010 at 22:52

    You really have been creative, Jules. I particularly loved the background to your Lavinia Toadstools and your Harlequin was a treat too. Well, they all are. And this one is such fun – the Dalmation and the dotty paper – it made me smile! WW Lesley

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