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Wednesday, 18 April 2012

EARLY BIRD TODAY

Hi Everyone

Just for a change I am nice and early with my share today .. .. but only because I need to set up a big job and get cracking with it.

I actually did the background work to this last night so that my hands had time to work themselves clean before I started touching wedding stationery today.  I don't think my brides would be happy for alcohol ink splodges and smudges to suddenly make an appearance on their invitations!!!  Eeeekk

So here is my share:





This used:

Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat
Sizzix Die:  "656640" Tattered Florals
Adirondack Alcohol Ink:  Currant, Eggplant and Copper
Distress Ink:  Dusty Concord
Acetate
Clear Embossing Powder for the flower
My Trust Sewing Machine
Buttons, Threads, Feather, Cord, Wire and Eyelets from the Stash Box

This is the first time I have used my alcohol inks on acetate.  I have used them on foil and buttons etc but I quite like the look of it on acetate.  This is where my inspiration came from in case you fancy having a play.  Probably very basic stuff to a lot of you hardened crafters .. .. but I still have loads to learn and I am enjoying finding new techniques and trying them out when I find the odd spare minute to have a play.

I am entering this into The Papertake Weekly Challenge this week where they would like to see sewing on your project.  Be this "real" or "faux" and also into Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge .. .. as this creation was made with my snippets .. .. only a few granted .. ..  but every little snippet used helps in the grand scheme of things   LOL!!!

Hope you are having a good day.

Thanks for calling by and I'll catch you again tomorrow .. .. time for me to settle down into that big job now!!!

Love

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54 comments:

  1. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)18 April 2012 at 15:26

    stunning card the adirondack ink background looks great as does the big flower.janex

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  2. Sandy18 April 2012 at 15:26

    Jules, this is a gorgeous card. Love the colours, the sentiment and the big flower:)

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  3. Sarn18 April 2012 at 15:30

    Oh my goodness me . . . this is STUNNNNNNNNING and I mean STUNNING! Absolutely divine creation. xxx

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  4. Tara Cardwell18 April 2012 at 15:32

    Fabulous! I have 4 bottles of inks I've never opened - they scare me! (Had them at least 2 years) and I find Tim's projects look muddy.... Yours reminds me of marbling inks we used to do at school in a tray of water and I love the effect so I may just open the bottles and have a go!
    Tara x

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  5. Elizabeth18 April 2012 at 15:36

    Hi Jules, stunning card, love the inky background and the flower is just gorgeous. It's a wee while since I had my alcohol inks out and played with them ... just keep forgetting they are there. As you're early I can see have a lovely evening. Elizabeth x

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  6. The Craft Bucket18 April 2012 at 15:48

    Simply stunning as always. Jane x

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  7. Nannieflash18 April 2012 at 15:53

    Hi Jules, that is one stunning card, I love your backing papers those inks have created a gorgeous paper and your flower is fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  8. Debbie18 April 2012 at 15:55

    Gorgeous card Jules.Love the fantastic background that you've produced with alcohol inks - I've never used them.....yet - never say never!It's a great effect. Beautiful sentiment and lush flower.Hugs Debbie x

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  9. Carol18 April 2012 at 16:13

    Gorgeous card Jules, your inky background looks fabulous on the acetate. Thanks for the link - I may need to buy alcohol inks now to try for myself!! Carol x

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  10. amanda stokes18 April 2012 at 16:18

    Hi Jules,
    Gorgeous card,love your background and fab details :) x

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  11. Loopylou.18 April 2012 at 16:37

    oh wow Jules that is gorgeous! love the effect! I can't believe its acetate! it looks wonderful hun
    Huge hugs Lou xxxx

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  12. Linny18 April 2012 at 17:07

    This is so beautiful. love the background. Lindax

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  13. mags18 April 2012 at 17:10

    Absolutely stunning card Jules. So love the alcohol ink background and the flower is gorgeous.
    Mags
    x

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  14. Jacki Daniels18 April 2012 at 17:13

    Hi Jules this is stunning another wowser from you beautiful colours to love it
    Hope you got your hands clean
    Jacki xx

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  15. lisa18 April 2012 at 17:19

    Your alcohol inks look great, they make gorgeous panels, I've never thought of using them like that.
    You've made me smile twice today, it struck me I'd be no good at wedding stationary, I make a terrible mess just making simple cards and am forever cutting the backs off them and remounting 'cos of all the ink smudges, even when I've tried to keep them clean.
    My second smile was when I was making said simple card and the main image looked just too plain and I was wracking my brains what to do and then I thought of your stitching borders and problem solved so thanks for that.
    It's been perfect crafting weather today hasn't it, I can't remember such a wet day for ages.
    I hope your big job goes OK.
    Hugs Lisax

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  16. Donna Mosley18 April 2012 at 17:34

    Ooh! Jules, this is amazing hun. Love the background you've created. Hope the big job is going well.

    Donna x

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  17. Jenny18 April 2012 at 18:14

    Very sophisticated Jules?..I think it's the feather that does it!
    Love the inky bkgd too :0)
    Jenny x

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  18. Stella18 April 2012 at 18:30

    Wow; I think this one of your best creations ever. A striking and stunning combo. I love the subtle flowers on the background and that gingham flower. You make me swoon!
    X

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  19. Catherine18 April 2012 at 18:39

    This is gorgeous and I adore that huge flower....

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  20. susiestacey18 April 2012 at 18:44

    I Really love this - so different x Susan x

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  21. Crafting Queen18 April 2012 at 19:00

    Beautiful card, love the background.

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  22. Amanda18 April 2012 at 19:06

    Fab card Jules, can't imagine how messy your hands were after making this lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  23. Debs18 April 2012 at 20:03

    Simply stunning Jules.
    I feel inspired to dig out my alcohol inks now - thanks.
    Have a fab evening - enjoy The Apprentice :o)
    Debs xx

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  24. Sue18 April 2012 at 20:08

    Hi hun
    a totally gorgeous card, beautiful paper luv the flowers its stunning hun, sue,x

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  25. Marie-Louise18 April 2012 at 20:09

    Beautiful card. The colours are great.

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  26. Anonymous18 April 2012 at 20:17

    WOW!! This is stunning Jules! Thanks for the link.
    xx

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  27. Shell Shearer Swinscoe18 April 2012 at 20:23

    Stunning hun, love the backing looks fab!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  28. Vicky18 April 2012 at 20:32

    Just so beautiful Jules...love the inks and the flowers is stunning too hun :o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  29. Kath18 April 2012 at 20:38

    Lovely card Jules - I think the background is fab.
    Kath x

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  30. Debs M18 April 2012 at 20:43

    ooh love this, great effect and the flowers is fabby too x

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  31. Kasey ~ in Oz18 April 2012 at 21:27

    I'm so used to seeing gorgeous pastels from you Jules these brighter colours using this fabulous technique is a lovely surprise.

    Gorgeous creation!

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  32. ...the yorkshire fox...18 April 2012 at 21:28

    ...wowzers...this is just amazing, loVe everything about this piece especially that super sized flower...superb work...Mel :)

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  33. Nikbee18 April 2012 at 21:29

    A gorgeous card. I love the background. I really should play with my alcohol inks more, but I find it hard to get results I am pleased with.
    Nikki x

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  34. XxJULESxX18 April 2012 at 21:30

    wow just stunning Jules!!!!

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  35. G Peplow18 April 2012 at 21:38

    Hi Jules, That is one elegant card, I love the inky background and your use of the tattered floral flower and feather is simply brilliant! I've missed so many of your wonderful cards, I'm sorry :{ Life just gets busy sometimes but I have checked them out and they are beautiful! The little Pirate and the Saturated Canary image cards are so lovely, hugs Gay xxx

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  36. Anonymous18 April 2012 at 21:56

    Wow, stunning work Jules, fabulous inking!
    Helen x

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  37. angelwhispers18 April 2012 at 22:06

    WOW Jules this is so different and such beautiful colours and design! Chanelle xxx

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  38. Di18 April 2012 at 22:07

    Fabulous Jules! Everything about it screams 'classy' - love it!

    Know what you mean about inky paws - I keep toddling off and washing mine whilst working on the never-ending wedding invites :( Never again!!!

    Love, Di xx

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  39. Miss Smith18 April 2012 at 22:18

    Beautiful card - the acetate ink effect is just stunning.

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  40. coldwaters218 April 2012 at 22:48

    Wowzer Jules that background looks fantastic it looks like something Mother Nature would create, wow, the flower and other embellishments look super.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  41. Cynthia18 April 2012 at 23:33

    WOW. It's like a party on a card!! I love it!!

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  42. Beryl19 April 2012 at 00:15

    It's gorgeous Jules. Makes me think I ought to get mine out and have a go again.
    Went to salsa tonight with inky fingers - nobody said anything so I'm hoping I'm the only one who noticed.
    Beryl xx

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  43. Tracy19 April 2012 at 03:00

    I love everything about this card Jules! It's been so long since I've drug out my alcohol inks. You make me want to play with them again. LOL They look fantastic on the acetate and I really REALLY love your punched flower! Fabulous composition on this card too. Hugs!

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  44. Anonymous19 April 2012 at 10:05

    Wow this is so funky! So different to what we normally see from you. Love the colours! and the background is fab xx

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  45. mckinkle19 April 2012 at 10:52

    Oh how beautiful Jules, I just love this card!
    Keryn x

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  46. Lynne K19 April 2012 at 11:52

    Wow, Jules, this is absolutely stunning! LOVE the background, and the colours, so elegant. Wow again!

    Hope you're ok, & the big job goes well.

    Lynne x

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  47. coops19 April 2012 at 12:29

    wow this is fantastic jules.love the flower and design and the effect with the inks is stunning :D

    xx coops xx

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  48. Dragonlady19 April 2012 at 19:05

    Jules what a totally stunning creation. The background is gorgeous and I love the colours and design.

    Hugs Ali x

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  49. M19 April 2012 at 19:35

    Gorgeous! I love the look of alcohol inks, but I've never bought any! M x

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  50. jojo7919 April 2012 at 20:46

    Beautiful card - I love the flower xx

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  51. Sue B 19 April 2012 at 20:51

    Wow!!! what a stunning card Jules. The background is beautiful - like marble and I love the whole layout. The twine with the glitter and the flower with the feather are awesome!! It's a work of art - I could look at it all day!! :-))
    Hope you have a great evening!
    Love Sue xx

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  52. ~Tammy~20 April 2012 at 12:02

    Jules, so very classy! I love the feather! and the flower embellishment! Your bg is beautiful!

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  53. Bernie21 April 2012 at 00:48

    Wow, Jules, this is absolutely stunning! LOVE the background, fabulous colors! That flower is gogeous!
    Hugs

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  54. Angie23 April 2012 at 09:56

    Pretty card love the flower and the fab colours. Thanks for joining us at Papertake weekly
    Angie x

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