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Thursday, 16 February 2012

YOU KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT!!!

Hi Everyone

Well we have had Valentine's Day .. .. the day has come and gone (but hopefully if you received any flowers they are still going strong) .. .. so what comes next?

Yep!!  Mothering Sunday!!!  

So my makes are now turning in this direction.  Not that I have a lot of Mum's .. .. but I do know a lot of people who will be wanting cards.  So prepare for Mother's Day overload over the next few days/weeks.

Here is today's .. ..




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "2409K" Letter and Daisy
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat
Backing Papers:  Aimee Asher
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
ProMarkers
Ribbon from the Stash Box

I am ashamed to say that this stamp often gets overlooked when I rummage through my Penny Black drawer.  I don't know why.  I think it is perhaps because I don't like the picture that has been put onto the block as an example added to the fact that when I bought it years ago every time I used it the results were rubbish


but now I have actually used it and am happy with the results I think it will be being inked up a bit more often.

OK .. that is me.  Off to tidy up before Hubby lands home.

I have had a few deliveries today ready for some wedding orders and there are empty boxes, supplies and those foam cheesy wotsits all over the place!!

Oh .. .. by the way .. .. a few of you fell in love with the football kraft card I used yesterday.  It didn't have any manufacturer's name on it but I did buy it from here  .. .. but don't blame me if you spend your pennies on any of the other goodies too!!!

Have a good evening.

Love


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47 comments:

  1. angelwhispers16 February 2012 at 17:39

    Jules this is just so perfect for that special Mum! A divine image and such beautiful papers! Chanelle xxx

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  2. Crafting Queen16 February 2012 at 17:46

    Beautiful card, love the backign papers you used. Have a lovely day.

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  3. Kerry16 February 2012 at 18:04

    Hi Jules,

    I think this stamp is lovely and ideal for Mothers Day cards.

    I know what you mean about the printed image because I have alot of stamps that I don't use or pick up as often just because of the covering image on the block! I can't see beyond it.

    Maybe we should think of the old saying - Don't just a book by its cover, LOL.

    Love Kerry xxx

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  4. Doreen16 February 2012 at 18:13

    I love this jules,love the colours of the image and papers!!!!Just beautiful.xxx

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  5. Grenouille Greetings16 February 2012 at 18:25

    Hi Always! You must now use it more often because it's lovely - as is your card! Hugs, Lesley

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  6. Debs16 February 2012 at 18:34

    Stunning in every detail Jules.
    Love the image and the stitching is just a perfect touch.
    Hope all's well in the 'House of Hearts'.
    Enjoy your evening.
    Debs xx

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  7. Carol16 February 2012 at 18:34

    This is so pretty Jules, love your papers and the image looks fab. Carol x

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  8. Debs M16 February 2012 at 18:53

    gorgeous stamp, you are right the picture doesn't do it justice! x

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  9. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)16 February 2012 at 19:08

    utterly gorgeous,what Mum wouldn't adore this card,love the colours,wonderful stitching ,image and papers matched so well.janex
    ps you've started me off on a gingham craze again!after your fab house card

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  10. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 19:57

    This is beautiful - lovely colours and yes you are right I had better start making mothers day card...

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  11. Kasey ~ in Oz16 February 2012 at 20:06

    Jules,

    Thank you for your recent lovely comments on my work. I Love this card, the colour combo is divine and as usual the way you put a card together is gorgeous.

    Good Luck with your cleanup. I hope to pick up that Quick Cards Magazine you were featured in this week if it finally arrives on our shores and shelves!

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  12. G Peplow16 February 2012 at 20:10

    Fabulous colours are the key methinks, clever you, it's a gorgeous card Jules, xxx

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  13. XxJULESxX16 February 2012 at 20:40

    wow stunning card Jules!! i LOVE this!! oh i do love your cards!!

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  14. Annette Bowes16 February 2012 at 21:02

    Elegant card Jules! Beautiful colouring and perfect stitching! Love the soft colour combo, have a wonderful weekend, take careX:)

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  15. Unknown16 February 2012 at 21:02

    This is so elegant Jules, love the soft colours & that stamp is lovely, but I know what you mean, I used a floral stamp today which I had not used for yonks & all because I couldnt colour way back when I bought the stamp in the first place & they lay languishing in a drawer. x

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  16. Nikbee16 February 2012 at 21:02

    A beautiful card, Jules. The stamp is wonderful.
    Nikki x

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  17. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 21:05

    Jules, this is so beautiful!! I think the stamp is just gorgeous! I love your colour scheme too.
    xx

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  18. Denise 16 February 2012 at 21:06

    Love this card Jules - that image is gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  19. Sue16 February 2012 at 21:09

    Hi hun
    a beautiful card, luv the colour combo, pretty papers & design, great stitching, sue,x

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  20. Jacqui's little piece of England16 February 2012 at 21:14

    I do love this card (well just about all your cards really) the colour is one of my favourites along with green.

    really nice

    jacqui x

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  21. coops16 February 2012 at 21:34

    so stunning jules.gorgeous pretty colours and design and i love the beautiful image :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. Little K Smith16 February 2012 at 21:37

    HI Jules
    A gorgeous card as always, I love the pretty papers and such a pretty colour combo too. Good luck with all the tidying up :D
    Kelly.x

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  23. The Crafty Blonde16 February 2012 at 21:39

    Beautiful card, very elegant. Love the pastel papers and fab stiching detail. Gorgeous stamp too.
    Lyndsey xx

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  24. Linda . J16 February 2012 at 21:50

    Love your card Jules all the details are so fabulous, so beautifully coloured.Hum mothers day soon better get my socks pulled up then lol.
    Hugs Linda

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  25. Elizabeth16 February 2012 at 21:54

    Hi Jules, a beautiful card ... and the way you've coloured the flowers are a vast improvement on the sample on the stamp. What next? ... Easter cards, of course. Elizabeth x

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  26. Lyn16 February 2012 at 21:55

    Jules this card is beautiful, the stamp is very pretty. Take care, Lyn x

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  27. Donna Mosley16 February 2012 at 22:05

    This is absolutely blooming gorgeous Jules. Love the beautiful image and the green and lilac is amazing together. Perfectly stitched as always. Hope you have a lovely evening hun.

    Donna x

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  28. Anne16 February 2012 at 22:13

    FAN TAS TIC! Love the colours, image, papers ... need I go on ... just love it! Hugs x

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  29. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 22:27

    oh Jules, this is a wonderful card! well done!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Amelia (mimi)

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  30. Cynthia16 February 2012 at 22:30

    Gorgeous card! I love the backing papers--they look almost like canvas. And the color combo is just beautiful!!

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  31. Marie-Louise16 February 2012 at 22:31

    This card is really lovely - Love the colour combination you have used.

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  32. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 22:50

    Awww this is absolutely gorgeous...I love the lilac colouring too..well I would wouldn't I??? lol...great card Jules..xx

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  33. Viv16 February 2012 at 22:53

    A beautiful card Jules. x

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  34. Sally16 February 2012 at 23:13

    Hi Jules, it just goes to show that there's more to a stamp than meets the eye! I don't think I would've bought it with that pic on it but the colours you've used are so pretty & the card is just perfect for a mum. Foam cheesy wotsits! What are you like, that did make me smile.
    Sally x

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  35. Gibmiss16 February 2012 at 23:18

    Hi Jules
    Gorgeous card ...love the stitching....flower are fab...
    hugs
    SYLVIE
    X

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  36. Unknown16 February 2012 at 23:29

    This is gorgeous Jules, so elegant, I love the inspiration. Thank you :) xxx

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  37. Wishcraft17 February 2012 at 00:22

    I agree Jules - the image on the stamp doesn't do it justice at all, it looks beautiful on your card! Gorgeous colours and design, so pretty :o) Lisa x

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  38. coldwaters217 February 2012 at 00:48

    Oh my word Jules this is so beautiful, I love those papers you have sued and that image is gorgeous, I really love that stitching this is one excellent Mothers Day card.
    hugs
    Lorraine x

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  39. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards17 February 2012 at 01:58

    Just beautiful Jules, Shaz in oz.x

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  40. loftylass17 February 2012 at 09:55

    Lovely card Jules - the colours and papers are so well matched - I 'get' what you mean about the stamp picture but you've done it proud. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather W
    x

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  41. Sarn17 February 2012 at 10:38

    It's a very pretty card Jules. I think sometimes we just go off our older stamps a little! I've found that Promarkers help with colouring my more difficult older stamps and give them a new lease of life! xxx

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  42. Vicky Hayes17 February 2012 at 11:56

    A gorgeous card Jules - your sewing is always so beautifully neat. (I always blame my sewing machine but I think the truth is that I'm a bit pants at sewing!) Vicky x

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  43. Laura17 February 2012 at 18:40

    I totally agree with you, the times I have been put off buying a stamp because of the coloured image on the front but sometimes you just have to use your imagination. You've done a gorgeous job too! Love the colours xx

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  44. Anonymous18 February 2012 at 03:12

    Fabulous Jules, love the purple!

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  45. Sue B 18 February 2012 at 04:14

    Wow! this is stunning Jules. Gorgeous image and papers! I love the colours and layout - everything is just perfect!!
    Love Sue xx

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  46. Bernie18 February 2012 at 19:12

    Wow! This is stunning Jules.

    I know what you mean about the printed image on the block. I have some that insprie me but a few that put me off using them so I've stamped the image and covered the image on the block. It helps me.
    Hugs & Blessings
    Bernie

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  47. Sandy18 February 2012 at 21:35

    Oh I like this one, (Purple, yeah) the flower looks great and love the layout and stitching - the colour scheme goes well, very fresh looking,
    Sandy

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