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Wednesday, 11 May 2011

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE

Hi Everyone

Hope you are all well.

I am beginning to think hubby chose the right week to have off.  We had beautiful sunshine whilst he was on holiday last week .. .. but this week we have had rain every day!!  Not continuous rain but very heavy downpours in short spells .. .. must be late April showers!!!

A quick share of a card I am entering for the Penny Black Saturday challenge where the theme this week is "distressing".

This is something I am getting into more and more .. .. after being quite frightened by it at one stage.

Here is my creation






This used:

Image:  Penny Black "4037K" Mixed Media
Backing Paper:  Memory Stor
Woodware Punches:  Flowers
Leone Em Pty Punch:  Ash Branch
Distress Ink:  Frayed Burlap
Pearlescent chalks
Vellum, brads, seam binding and embroidery silk from the stash box

I do love vellum but find it hard to attach sometimes.   But because this creation had a nice "old" feel to it I decided to attach my patterned vellum with a few embroidered "french knots" .. .. .. how many years since I last did some of those?  Phew ... too many .. .. must do more as these three whet my appetite.  Makes a change from attaching it with brads I thought.

So that is it for my share of the day.

Another helping of The Apprentice tonight!!  Woo hoo!!  Two in one week!! 

So now having seen my three chosen candidates in action I may have chosen a bit differently given the option again tee hee!!  I have a sneeky feeling my candidate Tom isn't going to go too far .. .. I think he needs a good shave to start with!!!!

Anyway we will see how they do tonight .. .. but the right one went last night.  I think we are going to see a few "strong and strange" personalities making an appearance over the next few weeks.  LOL!!!

Love

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36 comments:

  1. amanda stokes11 May 2011 at 14:01

    Hi Jules,
    Gorgeous card,lovely colours :) xx

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  2. angelwhispers11 May 2011 at 14:05

    Well Jules your distressed card is juts fabulous!!! Love it and the colours are just superb. Chanelle xxx

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  3. Shell Shearer Swinscoe11 May 2011 at 14:23

    Oh hun this is just stunning!!!
    Just love the vellum & those knotty thingies are fab need a tut please!! Would be fab for attaching parchment to card without the need for glue n all the other ubbish I've got thats no good!! lol
    Hope you both ok huge hugs shellxx (KT says hi!)

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  4. Nannieflash11 May 2011 at 14:39

    Hi Jules wow thats stunning and very vintage looking, love that image its gorgeous. with hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  5. Kylie11 May 2011 at 14:43

    Oh wow Jules, this is beautiful! I LOVE the french knots! I'm always looking at ways to mix sewing with card making so thank you for the inspiration - what a fabulous idea :o)

    Kylie xx

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  6. Jacee11 May 2011 at 14:57

    Love this Jules, really like this 'look' to a card, you've done a lovely job with it.
    Hugs Jacee

    So your fave programme is back then, thought of you last night, just knew you'd be watching, must say I would'nt fancy going into buisness with any of them quite frankly, A.S. is a brave man, but then I suppose you can be with his money!! LOL

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  7. PinksyDoodles11 May 2011 at 15:30

    This is beautiful Jules. I love how you've used this lovely stamp. Clare x

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  8. Sarn11 May 2011 at 15:53

    Ooh this is a great vintage/distress looking card ... fabulous. Great colourscheme too.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  9. Andria11 May 2011 at 15:58

    Lovely shades of papers on your card, I'm a bit the same with distressing, always admire other peoples, but to scared to fully let rip lol. I'm looking forward to the Apprentice too, liking the new twist.

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  10. Steph11 May 2011 at 17:10

    Oh this is just gorgeous, Jules. It's amazing how you can do cute and vintage style both beautifully!! I especially love the torn vellum- of course with hearts!! x

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  11. G Peplow11 May 2011 at 18:05

    Fabulous vintage feel to your beautiful card Jules, I so love this look. Enjoy your TV show:0) xxx

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  12. Anonymous11 May 2011 at 18:06

    Hi Jules,
    This is just lovely - my colours! The French knots are a fantastic idea and look like tiny little rose buds. I'm terrified of distressing and don't know where to start with it.
    Can't wait for tonight's Apprentice! So glad Edward went last night - what a ****!
    xx

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  13. Doreen11 May 2011 at 19:24

    A gorgeous card Jules,ooh I love all the distressing and such a vintage feel to this. Enjoy your TV.xxx

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  14. pinky11 May 2011 at 19:26

    Its absoluely gorgeous Jules, wow to your french knots, been a long time since I saw one of those:) I am just loving the Apprentice!! Didn't our Irish boy do well, not just a pretty face eh!! Definitely agree with the boy that went last night, he was from another planet lol. Thanks for the reminder:)

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  15. Delphine11 May 2011 at 19:33

    This is gorgeous, Jules! I love your choice of colours and papers and the distressing looks fantastic (I am still way too frightened to try:-))! Great image and details, the French knots are brilliant! It has been such a long time I have not made French knots either... Have a lovely evening! Hugs Delphine xx

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  16. Wishcraft11 May 2011 at 19:40

    Gorgeous card Jules! Your distressing looks fab and I love the french knots... I used to do some embroidery for a company who supplied tissue box covers and other such 'luxury' items to Harrods lol, but I don't think I can even remember how to make a french knot now! Lisa x

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  17. Anonymous11 May 2011 at 20:12

    Hi Jules, this is absolutely gorgeous. Sue x

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  18. Pop's Cards11 May 2011 at 20:32

    Hi sweetie, a gorgeous creations, fabulous colours, hugs ♥ Pops x x x

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  19. Zoechaos11 May 2011 at 20:34

    Well in a few minuets you'll be watching and enjoying the Apprentice LOL

    In the mean time I'm here admiring your gorgeous card! French knots brilliant and so right. XOXO Zoe

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  20. Donna Mosley11 May 2011 at 21:19

    Hi Jules, this is so beautiful, love the distressed looks and all the gorgeous details. Rain, rain go away come back another day, not the weekend though. Enjoy the apprentice hun.

    Donna x

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  21. coops11 May 2011 at 23:02

    wow, this is fanatstic jules.the image is beautiful and i love your fabulous distressing and details.i love it ;D

    xx coops xx

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  22. Clare11 May 2011 at 23:22

    Wow love this Jules. You have really cracked the vintage style hun. Not sure if you are interested as i had the same problem with velum. I came across some great stuff called V2 vellum adhesive for £1.62 and the company is called Helmar Australia PTY LTD. I got it from the local craft store & have just googled so it is available. Im a bit shocked though as Crafty Devils are selling it for about £6.50 so i would shop around hun. It is also fantastic on acetate and ribbon, especially raffia lace etc which is really holey and hard to stick without glue seeping through etc. Hope this helps. Hugs Clare xxx

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  23. CraftyC11 May 2011 at 23:52

    Gorgeous card Jules, I love a bit of distressing every now and then to. Hope the sun shines for you!
    Clairexx

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  24. MagsB12 May 2011 at 00:40

    The French knots look so good! (When I try them I twist my thread round and round my needle, carefully pierce my fabric - and end up with a running stitch! I just do not have the knack!)

    Seriously, this is a simply beautiful card. The delicate colours and textures are so pretty!

    luv, Mags x

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  25. Anonymous12 May 2011 at 01:56

    You did awesome with the ditressing, I love it!

    Its definitely hard but I think you rocked it!

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  26. Cynthia12 May 2011 at 01:57

    Love your distressing!! And that French knot idea is very ingenious!

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  27. Lynda12 May 2011 at 12:41

    Wow this is fabulous Jules - those french knots are a great idea too.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  28. Kath Stewart12 May 2011 at 20:32

    wow jules...one gorgeous distressed card...thanks for joining in the fun this week at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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  29. XxJULESxX13 May 2011 at 19:02

    Hi Jules well done! it's a gorgeous card! love the layout!

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  30. Carole Campanile14 May 2011 at 03:29

    Oh Jules, this is fabulous. I love how you layered and angled everything; especially the vellum in the background. So vintage ... so very, very lovely.
    Hugs,
    Carole

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  31. Tracy15 May 2011 at 22:36

    This is so gorgeous, I love the design of your creation jules.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  32. Stella16 May 2011 at 13:11

    This is a stunning example of distressing. It turned out gorgeous; you really don't need to be afraid to use this technique because your card is a beauty!

    After a lot of weeks with sun and lovely temperatures ( it really looked and felt like summer here in Holland!) we are having days with rain. And today; it's raining since 6.00 AM this morning....

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  33. Stella16 May 2011 at 13:12

    Oops! Almost forgotten!


    Love and hugs,
    Stella
    XXX

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  34. Juls16 May 2011 at 22:56

    wow wow wow!!!! this is just stunning!!! I love the beautiful soft vintage look you have created with this one, every detail is just perfect!! totally adore this card! Hugs Juls

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  35. Elizabeth17 May 2011 at 11:19

    Hi Jules, just popping in to catch up after blogger's breakdown last week. Love the distressed and vintage look of this card and the French knots are a brilliant touch. Elizabeth x

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  36. Unknown18 May 2011 at 13:31

    I love this Jules, it is really elegant and beautiful vintage look and thanks also for the tutorial of the French knot :) Hugs xxx

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