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Wednesday, 7 July 2010

A CARD FOR TWO CHALLENGES

Hi Everyone

I have done something I don't normally do and created a card that will fit in with two challenges. I didn't set out to do this but because my card fits perfectly with both I am going for it!!

The two challenges I am entering this card for are:

Penny Black at Allsorts - a new monthly Penny Black challenge that started this month where the theme is "A Burst of Summer Colour". Woo hoo!! Any chance to use a Penny Black stamp is great news to me!!!

and

Sir Stampalot Challenge - another monthly challenge where the theme is "Lazy Hazy Days of Summer".

Awesome prizes so make sure you check them both out.

Here is my creation

This used:

Images: Penny Black "3829H" Kickin' is the bear in the hammock (lucky thing)
Penny Black: "3811J" Winsome for the flowers and the pattern on the hammock
Backing Papers: DCWV Citrus Stack
Clippunch butterly punch
Josy Rose: Nail Heads
ProMarkers
Glossy Accents
Lots of bits of ribbon from my teeny tiny bits of leftover ribbon (not only do I save every bit of scrap paper but ribbon too .. .. but at least this has used up a bit of it LOL!!!).

I have never been in a hammock - but imagine it must be lovely "once you are in". But actually getting in and getting out must be very awkward and I can imagine myself not looking very lady-like at all if I was to attempt it .. .. .. a bit similar to getting on a lilo in a swimming pool!!!



To make my little ted look a bit more comfortable I stamped my image for a second time and cut the hammock out - stamped it with the flower stamp to give it a pattern and then using my ball tool and reverse side of a mouse mat, I worked on the non patterned side and shaped the hammock so it had a dip in the middle. I then filled this dip with silicone gel - and stuck it on the already coloured stamped image .. .. .. but rather than leaving it smooth I pressed the hammock in a few areas to make it look like the bear was filling some parts more than others.

I put a bit of glossy accents over the drinking glass but don't look to closely as I appear to have been a bit heavy handed .. .. that or ted is swinging and spilling his drink LOL!!



The ribbon feature is simply one length of ribbon tied around the card and then lots of smaller lengths tied over the knot of the previous ribbon.

Phew!! So that is me!

I hope you have all had a good day so far. It was supposed to be raining here so I didn't water the garden .. .. if it doesn't rain soon then I am going to have to make amends.

Have a good rest of the day and I'll see you again soon.

Love Jules xx
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23 comments:

  1. Sharon7 July 2010 at 14:59

    Love your card dear Jules and just LOVE what you did with the ribbon. So nice to see something different! May just copy that sometime. hugs Sharon

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  2. Maureen7 July 2010 at 15:25

    Love the card Jules...he looks very comfortable in that hammock I must say!! LOL Good luck for the challenges. x

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  3. MagsB7 July 2010 at 16:07

    Wow, those ribbons! And the hammock looks great, so lifelike. I have been in a hammock, when a child, and you're right, it's impossible to scramble in or out in a ladylike way!!

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  4. Doreen7 July 2010 at 16:18

    what a stunning card Jules,love the image and the ribbonn feature is such a clever idea.I was in a hammock once and never again,I didn't know how to stay there without falling out,ouch it still hurts.xxx

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  5. brenda7 July 2010 at 16:49

    Hi Jules

    Yes indeed, the getting in and out can be tricky. My usual is to apprach it at a sort of leap and roll right out the other side - ouch ! Softer landing off a lilo.

    Anyhow, on to your card, how lovely and the Winsome flowers across the bottoom add such a great feel to the card.


    Thank you so much for joining us at Penny Black at Allsorts and Stampalot Challenges this month and good luck.

    B x

    B x

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  6. lisa7 July 2010 at 18:56

    Hi Jules. Your hammock looks very comfy. I wouldn't mind joining teddy for a glasss of something in there!! I've never tried one either and agree, it would probably not be ladylike. I'd probably end up going over the top and ending up on my face on the ground on the other side a bit like Brenda!!
    It's a gorgeous card.
    We've had mizzly rain here all day but not enough to water anything.
    Hugs Lisax

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  7. Debs7 July 2010 at 19:44

    Hiya Jules
    Love this card - especially the ribbons - fab idea thanks for the tip.
    I too have never been in a hammock -but love the idea of lazing around on a Caribbean Beach in one! If I ever do that - I'll let you know.
    Hope you are well.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  8. coldwaters27 July 2010 at 21:21

    Oh Jules this is gorgeous I so love that image and those ribbons are beautiful this is fabulous thank you so much for sharing it with us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  9. Sally H7 July 2010 at 21:44

    Fab card! I love the flowers and your teddy is so cute

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  10. chris7 July 2010 at 22:42

    Hi Jules,this is so beautiful I adore the ribbon bow on the left and that image is gorgeous.
    hugs chris xx

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  11. pinky7 July 2010 at 22:44

    Jules this is just so gorgeous! Perfect summer card and the ribbon adds a certain summer feel to it all. I have tried unsuccessfully to get into a hammock on a few occasions and ladylike I was not lol. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  12. Anonymous8 July 2010 at 00:57

    gorgeous ribbon, and image!!! awesome card!!!

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  13. coops8 July 2010 at 08:38

    fantastic card jules.fab image and love the paper pieced hammock.i really love your layout and papers and those ribbons look brilliant.luv coops.xx

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  14. PinksyDoodles8 July 2010 at 08:50

    Hi Jules,
    This is fab! I love how you have gone to all that extra effort to make teds hammock comfy and pretty for him. The flowers stamped along the bottomm are really beautiful and the ribbons look great.
    Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Clare x

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  15. Lynne K8 July 2010 at 10:43

    A gorgeous summery image, and a beautiful card! The way you've done the hammock is very effective, and the ribbons are lovely. I did try a hammock once, very comfortable once in it, but no, definitely not a ladylike entry and exit! xx

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  16. Jennifer8 July 2010 at 11:15

    Wow...I am loving your ribbons. They are stunning! The hammock is fab too! Love this image!xx Jenny xx

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  17. Shell Shearer Swinscoe8 July 2010 at 13:53

    Oh hun this is gorgeous, I love those ribbons & the little hammock looks fab
    hugs shell

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  18. Juls8 July 2010 at 15:05

    awhhh!!! Just so much I love about this card, love the different flowers you have stamped alon the bottom of the card! Love the dimension you have created, also the really vreative way you have used the ribbons! fabulous creation!! Hugs Juls

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  19. Jacee8 July 2010 at 15:41

    Love it Jules, really captures summer, a lovely image, papers, and the ribbon looks fab.

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  20. craftimamma8 July 2010 at 19:34

    Lovely summery card Jules. I love the hammock teddy and those little flowers on the bottom are really sweet too.

    I've been in a hammock once only about 4 years ago in Mexico. Luckily it was on our balcony which was only overlooked by the birds in the jungle. Definitely not a ladylike proceedure getting in and out and not comfy enough to be worth the effort in my humble opinion, Lol! If I can find the photo I'll email it to you.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  21. Emma (metalicbutterfly)8 July 2010 at 21:55

    Hi Jules,

    This is just gorgeous hun I love the colours you have used and those ribbons look just fantastic....

    Thanks for joining us for our first challenge at PennyBlack@Allsorts

    Emma xxx

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  22. Francesca11 July 2010 at 12:22

    Great colours and wonderful details on this card,
    thanks for joining us at Sir stampalot challenge and good luck!.
    Hugs
    Francesca

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  23. Tracy11 July 2010 at 17:32

    I love your choice of image and the design and finishing touches, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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