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Saturday, 4 June 2011

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE

Hi Everyone

What a strange day!!!

I woke up bright and early this morning ahead of my lovely Sis calling in .. .. .. and I could have sworn I was in Spain!!  The sun was so bright and warm and beautiful.

It put me in an even happier mood than normal (the sunshine and the thought of spending time with my Sis being a wonderful mix).

But unlike Spain the sunshine didn't last all day long .. .. it sadly disappeared and the day has finished up quite grey and overcast.

So much for me envisaging lots of BBQ's happening all over the country this weekend  LOL!!!

Well today I have had a play with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge where the theme this week is "Doodlebug"  .. .. .. but not by way of linking it to an American self propelled rail car, nor a woodlouse, or a flying missile and not even connected to the 1997 film of the same name  .. .. .. ..  they just want you to get the bug for doodling!!!  Tee hee!!! 

This can be as simple as some faux stitching or a whole artistic doodle .. .. .. (of course I went for the simple option).

Here is my make






This used:

Image:  Penny Black "2068K" Party Pooped
Sentiment:  Penny Black "Critter Party"
Backing Paper:  Papermania "The Big One"
ProMarkers
Glamour Dust
Star Button from the stash box

It is quite apt that the backing paper stack is called "The Big One" .. .. .. it is huge .. .. .. and if I live to be 102 I don't think I will ever use it all.  I have had it for over a year now and have hardly made a hole in it (mind you some of the patterns do leave a bit to be desired!!).

So that is me for today.

I am hopeful of a good blog catch up over the next couple of days.  This week has been so manic that I haven't had much chance .. .. but everything "urgent" is now off my "do list"  so I can now have a bit of guilt free blog hopping!!  Yay!!!

Catch you tomorrow with my snippets.

Love

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25 comments:

  1. Doreen4 June 2011 at 19:51

    This is just gorgeous Jules,those hedges look really full up now.xxx

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  2. Pop's Cards4 June 2011 at 20:27

    Hi sweetie, I am loving this gorgeous creation here, just fabulous, hugs pops x

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  3. Nikbee4 June 2011 at 21:36

    A lovely card. I love the colours and the faux stitching is fab.
    Nikki x

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  4. Unknown4 June 2011 at 22:14

    Hi Jules, fabulous card and love the faux stitching! We had a scorcher of a day yesterday but back to cool and grey today. So much for the BBQ right enough!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Luv & Hugs Trish x

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  5. Sally4 June 2011 at 22:39

    Such a lovely stamp Jules, really cute & you've coloured it perfectly. Nice papers too, I do like brown patterned paper but it's difficult to come across in my local craft shops. How do you manage to get your faux stitching so straight? Mine always seems to look a tad wonky. lol.
    Sally x

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  6. Anonymous4 June 2011 at 22:44

    awesome!

    Love the hedgies, so adorable with their chubby tummies after eating all that cake!

    and love the doodling!

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  7. XxJULESxX4 June 2011 at 23:12

    Hi Jules love the card it's gorgeous!! i do love the PB image!

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  8. Jennifer5 June 2011 at 01:00

    This is totally gorgeous Jules...and I have that huge stack too! It's still as full as the day I had it. xx Jenny xx

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  9. Loopylou.5 June 2011 at 06:13

    omg jules, that is so so gorgeous! i love the browns hugs Lou xxx

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  10. coops5 June 2011 at 09:26

    stunning card jules.the image is gorgeous and i love your layout.
    know what you mean about those papers, i gave a load of mine away but i still have oodles of it left :D

    xx coops xx

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  11. Lynda5 June 2011 at 10:10

    Awwww how cute are those hedgies - beautiful card.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  12. Sarn5 June 2011 at 12:37

    GORGEOUS as usual Jules. I have that pad of paper too! Was very good value.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  13. Maarit at Violets Corner5 June 2011 at 12:49

    Fabulous card Jules, love your colouring and the brown paper, it makes me think of chocolate cake, yum!

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend,

    hugs
    Maarit

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  14. Stamps and Paper5 June 2011 at 13:31

    What a gorgeous card and I just love that image...mm might have to pop this on my wish list..lOl..lOL..

    Anne

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  15. Nannieflash5 June 2011 at 17:59

    Hi Jules yes we had that weather, and its been raining all day of an on, not much fun but my toad is enjoying it.
    Fabulous card and arnt they naughty and do looked rather stuffed. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  16. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 18:00

    Gorgeous Jules,love the image and perfect paper for chocolate cake! Mmmm! xx

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  17. Tracey5 June 2011 at 18:12

    Gorgeous card Jules & your faux stitching is so neat!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  18. Andria5 June 2011 at 19:20

    Those colours work really well with the PB image, great card.

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  19. Viv5 June 2011 at 21:24

    Finally cracked how to leave a comment - Blogger has driven me MAD this last week not allowing me to leave any comments on anyone's blogs! I love this Jules - tummy full hedgies!!

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  20. Little K Smith5 June 2011 at 21:48

    Aaawwww love this too! These hedgies are just the cutest! Love the dotty paper too :)
    Kelly.x

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  21. Grenouille Greetings5 June 2011 at 23:01

    And it's a sweetie! Lovely make, Jules! Hugs, Lesley

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  22. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 23:03

    Fab card Jules, those little hedgies look very full!
    Helen x

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  23. Kath Stewart6 June 2011 at 06:57

    adorable card jules...thanks for joining in the doodling fun at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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  24. Juls6 June 2011 at 22:03

    just adorable! Hugs Juls

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  25. debby40007 June 2011 at 11:56

    Love your gorgeous card Jules
    luv
    Debby

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