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A very warm welcome to my teeny, tiny part of the huge world of blogging. This is where I share my passion for making hand made greeting cards. So - why "Always with a Heart"? Well this is for two reasons. Firstly, it is because every card I produce carries a heart on it somewhere. This can be big and bold or small and almost hidden - the fun sometimes is just trying to find it! Secondly it is because I put my heart into everything I produce. I hope that any visitors enjoy seeing what I post. If you drop by then please leave me a comment so that I know you called. It would be nice to know that you have found my heart in what I do.

Saturday 24 September 2011

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY - LAST GDT CARD

Hi Everyone

Well can you believe it .. .. my September stint with Penny Black Saturday is over already?!?!?! 
Where did that month go?

Thank you so much for having me ladies.  It has been such fun!

The theme this week is "monochromatic".

I decided to work with black and white .. .. but with my black being very minimalist



This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3377K" Whispers
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Swiss Dots
Josy Rose:  Acrylic Stone
My Trust Sewing Machine
Pinking Shears
Buttons and thread from the Stash Box

I hope you get chance to play along this week.

Before I go can I just say a big thank you for all the lovely messages you left on our bad news yesterday.  They meant so much.

I'll catch you again tomorrow with my snippet makes.

Love

41 comments:

Amanda said...

Fabulous card Jules, simply elegant.

craftimamma said...

This is stunning Jules. As Amanda said it is so elegant. I can't believe the perfection of your stitching and the beautiful edging you have created. The whole thing is gorgeous and I love that image every time you use it.

Hugs
Lesley XX

Debs said...

Just stunning Jule s- so elgant and sophisticated.
Hope things are looking better today.
Take care
Debs xx

Denise said...

Wow - stunning. Love the minimalist look and your stitching is amazing. Gorgeous card.
Hugs
Denise xx

loftylass said...

Gorgeous card jules - I love this stamp and I love it in this 'colourway'. Your machine stitching (which is superb)adds that touch of elegance. tfs.
Hugs
Heather
x

angelwhispers said...

My word you do these penny blacks so beautifully just loving this its just so elegant!!


Have a good weekend! Love Chanelle xxx

Debs M said...

love this, so classy and elegant x

Di said...

I absolutely love this card Jules! As Amanda says - simply elegant. Err, I think I need to clean my specs here, couldn't see the heart at first :( What am I like?! Love, Di xx

susiestacey said...

Stunning!!!!! x Susan x

Jackie said...

What a beautiful card, I love the white and all the different textures, edgings and embellishments and especially the stitching.

Jackie

Doreen said...

Just stunning Jules,that image looks perfect,great stitching.xxx

Sally said...

Oh Jules, I love it ! It's absolutely stunning. The minimalist black is perfect with all the white layers.
Sally x

Anonymous said...

That month certainly flew by Jules but what a stunning card to end your GDT spot!! I'm in awe of your fabulous stitching!! Super, elegant card.
xxx

Carol said...

Wow this is stunning Jules, love the pinking and all the sewing. Carol x

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful card, love the stitching. :)

Jacee said...

Stunningly beautiful, love it!
Hugs Jacee

Anonymous said...

A lovely classy card. Marie-Louise

Nannieflash said...

Oh wow Jules this is stunning, and I love how youve sewn it to, a beautiful set. hugs Shirleyxx

Beth said...

Ooh this is beautiful Jules! I love all the gorgeous texture you've added with the sewing and embossing! Thanks for joining us this month, we've loved having you!

Love Beth xx

Vicky Hayes said...

This is absolutely wonderful Jules - I love the stitching and I love that you kept the black to a minimum. I've just caught up with yesterday's post too and I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. You are so positive and perhaps the job at the hospital was meant to be. Will be thinking of you. Vx

pinky said...

Stunning card Jules, love all the white and the image is perfect. I was so sorry to hear of your bad news yesterday, that is scary but hopefully it will open up and whole new world of opportunities for you. Good luck with the job, I hope you get it.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Jules.
Sue x

coops said...

wow this is so beautiful.i love all the white and your stitching and the image stamped with the black ink really pops.love this jules ;D

xx coops xx

Claire said...

Your stitching is wonderful, what a lovely card,the texture is out of this world.
Enjoy the rest of the week-end.
Claire xxx

Vicky said...

This is so beautiful Jules....love the image and your gorgeous stitching too....

have a lovely evening...hugs Vicky xx

Wendy said...

Simply stunning Jules.

Wendy xx

Anonymous said...

WOW you make this look so beautiful, love the image and the stitching and texture, you're too good Jules! xoxoo

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi there Jules really love this thanks for some great inspiration cant beat mountains of white on a card!! Shaz in oz.x

Unknown said...

OMG this is gorgeous, so so elegant, that stitching makes the card too. Love it! x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Jules so stunning! great job! :0)

Sarn said...

Well I'm pleased to see your bad news hasn't stunted your creativity! It's a stunning card.

Hugs, Sandra

Marjorie said...

WOW hun! What a stunning card, it is so elegant love the white and black...beautiful! So sorry to hear about your hubby! and fingers crossed for your job application!!
Thanks for visiting me yesterday, I was not happy with my photography, I really struggle trying to get a decent photo, but I am practising...a lot!!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Pop's Cards said...

Sweetie this is just gorgeous ♥ ♥ Pops x

Janice said...

Simply stunning - Love this card. Jx

Elizabeth said...

Stunning, your stitching is so neat and the paper piecing of the fab image is unusual too. Elizabeth x

Steph said...

How elegant, Jules! I love the embossing and that heart is just gorgeous! x

Mrs.B said...

Couldn't miss commenting on this one, it's beautiful, love the paper pieced flower and all the rows of stitching. Stunning.
Avril xx

Juls said...

this is so gorgeous and elegant!!! Hugs Juls

Jenny said...

So delicate and fresh Jules...I love all the stitching and the subtle textures :)
Jenny x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Jules I saw this on the challenge blog and fell in love with it immediately, this is both class and elegance a wonderful creation.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Grenouille Greetings said...

This is uber beautiful in it's simplicity! Gosh how I wish I could work out how to thread my sewing maching! Lovely make, Jules! Hugs, Lesley