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Wednesday, 22 June 2011

A CARD FOR TWO CHALLENGES

Hi Everyone

I hope you managed to keep dry today .. ..  the rain has been a bit stop start, stop start in my neck of the woods.

My little craft pod overlooks the front of our house and we are sited on a busy main road .. .. today I saw a sight that always pulls on my heartstrings.  Mum's taking their teeny tiny ones to what looked like "induction" days at school ready for starting after after the summer holidays.  Oh they look so tiny and I always feel so sorry for them (both Mum and the little one).  No doubt in a few months I will be seeing the children being "dragged" along because they don't want to go .. .. .. that is one of the drawbacks of having your craft table facing an upstairs window that looks out onto the road!!

Anyway, enough of that .. . here is my share for today .. which is for two challenges.  The Penny Black Saturday Challenge and Sketch N Stash.

Here is my creation:





This used:

Image:  Penny Black "2377J" What Creation!
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat
Backing Papers:  Dovecraft "Tea House"
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Woodware Punches:  Daisy
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
ProMarkers
Diamond Stickles
Brads and Cord from the Stash Box

Penny Black Saturday have a special 3 year birthday this week .. .. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  .. .. and to celebrate they have a blog hop happening.

Sketch N Stash have a sketch for you to follow .. .. surprise, surprise, and here it is in case you want to play along.  Again I flipped it!!


So you know what night it is tonight?  The Apprentice!!  Woo Hoo!!! 

So no dilly dallying from me tonight.  Just time for a batth before plonking myself on the sofa.  I will have to link up in a bit and get my blog hop done!!

Have a good evening.

Love
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29 comments:

  1. Shell Shearer Swinscoe22 June 2011 at 20:56

    Fab card hun, just love the image & those papers are fab!
    hugs shell xx

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  2. Anonymous22 June 2011 at 20:56

    Oh this is gorgeous Jules! Fab image and perfect papers and all that lovely stitching! Love it! I'm bidding on a second hand machine on Ebay - wish me luck!! xx

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  3. coldwaters222 June 2011 at 20:58

    Hi Jules what a fun image that is and so love those papers a super card.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  4. Anonymous22 June 2011 at 21:11

    awww I Love this cat image, too fun!! He looks very pleased with his cake creation and like he is ready to sit down and eat it! hehe!

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  5. Donna Mosley22 June 2011 at 21:24

    Hi Jules, this is just so pretty. Love the yummy papers and cute image Fa stitching and sparkles. When we have little ones start at school, they can hardly see over the counter when they come for lunch. Aww!

    Donna x

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  6. Doreen22 June 2011 at 21:25

    Gorgeous Jules, I love all the stitching and that adorable image.xxx

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  7. Whisper22 June 2011 at 21:34

    Super card hun, am loving the papers and touches.

    Talking about mums taking their children to school for the first time - that will be me in september and son has his induction in 2 weeks, but to be honest he's so ready for it, Luv Sam x

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  8. Debs M22 June 2011 at 21:49

    gorgeous cards, love the bp's and stitching and those flowers are lush!

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  9. Juls22 June 2011 at 22:04

    this is just so so gorgeous!!! Loving all the pink!! Hugs Juls

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  10. Anonymous22 June 2011 at 22:44

    Fabulous image and gorgeous papers! Great take on the sketch too!
    Helen x

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  11. Tracy22 June 2011 at 23:01

    So, so gorgeous Jules. Fabulous image and pretty papers and colours too.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  12. Sally22 June 2011 at 23:35

    Oh Jules, this is a really pretty card. I love all the stitching & that funny cat stamp. Nice colours too. Enjoy your TV prog.
    Sally x

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  13. Jennifer22 June 2011 at 23:54

    So beautiful Jules..I do love pink! Really cute stamp, fab colouring.
    I take my 3yr old for his taster day soon, but thankfully he's really excited! He can't wait to play with all the other children. He really misses his elder siblings while they're at school
    xx Jenny xx

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  14. Kylie23 June 2011 at 01:38

    Gorgeous card Jules, I absolutely LOVE the papers and stitching!! :o)

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  15. coops23 June 2011 at 07:27

    fantastic card jules.i really love the fab image and your colours are really pretty.brilliant layout too :D
    ah i remember the day when my little man first went to school, i felt so lost all day :(

    xx coops xx

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  16. Nikbee23 June 2011 at 09:59

    A gorgeous card. I love the image and the stitching just finishes it off. Hopefully I can find my sewing machine cable in someone's loft soon. I have the machine, but it isn't much use with no cable.
    Daisy has already had 6 half day induction sessions at her new school (she goes to the preschool attached to the school and they arrange weekly sessions) and she loves it there. I can't believe she is old enough for big school though!
    Nikki x

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  17. craftimamma23 June 2011 at 10:51

    Wow Jules your stitching is awesome! Smashing card. I'm not a pink girl but that is one shade I do love.

    It was stop start with the rain yesterday wasn't it. I got damp walking the dog, wet taking Mum to the dentist and wet again just going in and out of Asda, lol! At least it wasn't cold. Today is shaping up the same way I think but much cooler :o(.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  18. amanda stokes23 June 2011 at 11:03

    Hi Jules,
    Gorgeous card,fab image and love the papers :)
    I know exactly how those mums felt,brought back memories of taking my two boys to nursery for the first time,not sure who feels worse lol
    xx

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  19. Kath Stewart23 June 2011 at 14:40

    adorable card jules and you brought back memories of first days at school......thanks for joining Penny Black Saturday to celebrate our 3rd birthday...hugs kath xxx

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  20. Nannieflash23 June 2011 at 18:56

    Hi Jules that is gorgeous I love that image and your fabulous colouring. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  21. Faye23 June 2011 at 21:03

    Oh this is a cool card. Fab image and paper combo and love the sketch!! ;) Thanks for playing at Sketch n Stash - Good Luck. x

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  22. debby400024 June 2011 at 08:09

    Gorgeous sweet card, love the cute puddy cat.
    luv
    Debby

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  23. Jenny24 June 2011 at 13:18

    Cute card Jules, I would never get any crafting done with a view like that from my desk :)
    Jenny x

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  24. jenny24 June 2011 at 14:07

    Fabulous card Jules....I love the cute kitty and the stitching :)
    Thanks for joining in our birthday celebrations at PBSC x

    Jenny x

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  25. Sarn24 June 2011 at 17:13

    I LOVE this PB image and own it myself! You've made a lovely card with it.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  26. Pauline C24 June 2011 at 18:28

    Gorgeous cute card :-) Fabulous image and gorgeous papers. . Thanks for joining in the PBSC third birthday challenge and good luck!
    Pauline x

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  27. Julie24 June 2011 at 20:31

    Awesome card, Jules!! The image is beautifully coloured and your papers and stitching are just wonderful. Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Stash this time around, Juliexx

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  28. Stella24 June 2011 at 21:05

    Hi Jules!

    Your sentiment says "make a wish"
    Well; I have a few :)

    I want that cake :)
    I want that card :) (no; just kidding but it's a jaw dropper!)
    I wish that someday I am able to color an image :)

    Your card is a beauty.... and I hope you win!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Love and hugs,
    Stella

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  29. Kristie W. 4 July 2011 at 04:40

    I adore your card! It's so cute with that cat and all the pink :)

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