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Saturday, 19 January 2013

PORTRAITS

Hi Everyone

I hope you are having a good weekend.

Hubby and I have decided to confine ourselves to barracks for the whole two days .. .. it isn't nice out there!!

Lots on my "do list" so a good chance to knuckle down and get some of those tasks crossed off.

I have been able to cross one of them off with the help of Sketch Saturday and Penny Black Saturday who between them have allowed me to come up with this little share.  Great challenges ladies .. .. thank you!!! xx

So this is my share of the day:


 

This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3868J" Portraits
Sentiment:  Penny Black "3849E" Birthday Dreams
Backing Paper:  Pink Petticoat "Swiss Dots"
Nestabilities:  Classic Squares and Lacey Squares
ProMarkers
Diamond Stickles
Ribbon and Pearls from my Stash Box

The challenges I have entered are:

Penny Black Saturday (January) - theme January Blues
Sketch Saturday - follow the sketch.  I have added it here in case you fancy playing along (I have rotated the sketch).


So that is me for today.

Off to get a few more things off my long, long list LOL!!!

Enjoy your Saturday and I will catch you tomorrow with my snippet make.

Love
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50 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper19 January 2013 at 16:03

    A very pretty card Jules the blue and white looks so clean..great sentiment too

    Anne

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  2. Jen Nelson19 January 2013 at 16:03

    Oh julie.... I just love what you have done with my sketch!!

    It's gorgeous

    Jen xxxx

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  3. Jacqui's little piece of England19 January 2013 at 16:24

    This is lovely Jules what a beautiful pale blue
    jacqui x

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  4. Sue19 January 2013 at 16:35

    This is stunning Jules. I love the image and such a beautiful shade of blue.
    I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
    Hugs Sue

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  5. Cynthia19 January 2013 at 16:47

    Good job cutting down on the To Do List! And GREAT job on this card!! I love the colors and the layers--so pretty!!

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  6. Doreen19 January 2013 at 16:51

    Beautiful card Jules,such a lovely stamp and fab details.xxx

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  7. Fiona19 January 2013 at 17:15

    wow...this is gorgeous!!

    Fi
    x

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  8. Kath19 January 2013 at 17:17

    A beautiful card - I love your bow and the fab glitter.
    Kath x

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  9. Irene19 January 2013 at 17:39

    Hello Jules

    Your cards just get better and better, and this one is gorgeous. I love the simple design, soft blue colour combo and fabulous papers.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  10. Viv19 January 2013 at 17:48

    Love this to bits Jules!

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  11. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 17:53

    great card Jules, very pretty!
    xxxxxxxxxx
    Mimi

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  12. Unknown19 January 2013 at 18:02

    what a fabulous CARD I love it! Mary x

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  13. Lorraine19 January 2013 at 18:24

    Jules, your work is so beautiful. Ive only recently discovered your blog and i'm so glad i did.

    Lorraine x

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  14. lisa19 January 2013 at 19:00

    It's perfect crafting weather isn't it, although I don't think we got nearly as much as you down south. I hope you are keeping warm and cosy.
    This is such a pretty card, I love the blues.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Hugs Lisax

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  15. coldwaters219 January 2013 at 19:02

    Hi Jules this is simply beautiful, the colours, papers the image it all look amazing.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  16. Lorraine19 January 2013 at 19:17

    Gorgeous card Jules. I love the beautiful colour and fab design.
    We have a 5 foot snowman in the garden now, but he's starting to lean....!
    Have a good weekend
    Lorraine x

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  17. Debs M19 January 2013 at 20:13

    gorgeous - love the way you can make a card look fabulous and the only stamp is a sentiment one!
    We are confined too - with lots of yummy food, so much for being good! x

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  18. Tedz19 January 2013 at 20:15

    Beautiful card Jules, love that stamp and the blues. That ribbon is delicious! I am staying indoors as well, much too cold outside! Pauline xx

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  19. susiestacey19 January 2013 at 20:21

    Hi Jules, gorgeous card it loves so delicate and pretty. Enjoy your 2 days indoors, l have had to change my reclusive behaviour with my little puppy, l have been out more this month than in the last 18 months. x Susan x

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  20. Kerry19 January 2013 at 20:48

    Great card Jules & I love the Penny Black stamp.

    Lv Kerry xxx

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  21. Lisa Jane19 January 2013 at 21:19

    ooh the blue is so pretty .. love the simplicity
    sorry i havent been around much this week
    Lisa x

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  22. Carol19 January 2013 at 21:37

    Love the clean, fresh look of this card Jules. Carol x

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  23. MagsB19 January 2013 at 21:54

    This is so chic and elegant, and I love the bling on the flowers!!

    Stay warm!

    love Mags B x

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  24. April Diva19 January 2013 at 22:10

    Hi Jules, love the pale blue and simple layout. Where would we be without PB and card sketches...lol! Don't blame you staying indoors. Loads of that pesky white stuff outside our door. Pretty to look at the countryside cloaked in winter white. But not pretty to drive it :-( It's thawing a little. And I hope some more by tomorrow, so that I can go on the food run. Assuming that peeps have not panic bought and that the HGVs have made it to the local supermarkets. Stay safe and warm, hugs, Pauline xx

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  25. Sue B 19 January 2013 at 22:19

    Oh Wow! this is gorgeous Jules ! what a pretty image and I love the subtle sparkle and the way you've done the centre of the flowers… it's really beautiful ! :-)
    Hope you have a good weekend!
    Stay safe and warm!
    Love Sue xx

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  26. Gillian R19 January 2013 at 22:45

    Aw this is really pretty Jules

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  27. Beryl19 January 2013 at 23:03

    I've been confined to barracks since Wednesday - and it looks like it could go on lot loner too.
    The image is lovely - but I can't see why they named it portraits! Love the added stickles on the flower centres and the fab big sentiment.It's a lovely card.
    Beryl xx

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  28. Bonnie19 January 2013 at 23:55

    Love, love, love these flowers and the stickles on the stamens!

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  29. Faye20 January 2013 at 07:57

    I do struggle with blue, but I love it. This is a really pretty creation. Have a fab Sunday indoors. X

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  30. Carole Z20 January 2013 at 08:47

    Morning Jules...I confined myself to the craft room again yesterday..two days running..luxury! Your card is really really lovely: the layout is fab and the colours and papers you have used are so light and fresh..brilliant! Carole Z X

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  31. Di20 January 2013 at 08:58

    Absolutely fabulous Jules! I love those fresh blues and every little detail is just perfect! Enjoy your day :) Hugs, Di xx

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  32. Sarn20 January 2013 at 08:59

    That is just SUCH a great idea for a card Jules.

    Good idea to say indoors . . . currently snowing here! xxx

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  33. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards20 January 2013 at 11:03

    Hi there Jules,
    ah a real fav of mine blue and white and notice your craft black and white card below too - gorgeous!!!

    And thanks so much for popping over and sahring your enjoyment of the brayer video I made..

    It was a blessing to me to have the video by Sandy Hulsart I learnt from so when it was removed wanted the share it again.

    I have made the two cards with the backgrounds one s going to Bernie and other is going to Mrs. A, so when they have them am going to blog them :D
    thanks again, Shaz in Oz.x

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  34. Nannieflash20 January 2013 at 11:22

    Hi Jules, oh wow that is just stunning I do love the layers youve created and the papers and sentiment just finish of a beautiful card. hugs Shirleyxx

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  35. loftylass20 January 2013 at 11:40

    Very neat Jules - love the colours. We are staying indoors for the next few days too .... Happy crafting.
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  36. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)20 January 2013 at 11:45

    so pretty , love the soft blues. janex

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  37. Wendy20 January 2013 at 12:25

    So beautiful Jules, love the colour...you have made me think now, think I may have that PB stamp and never used it, off to have a look.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Wendy xx

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  38. Sally20 January 2013 at 13:14

    Love the simplicity of this one Jules & the sentiment is really lovely. I ventured out in the snow with my camera yesterday & it was really heavy going but I got some great snowy pics. Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
    Sally x

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  39. cotnob20 January 2013 at 15:11

    This is so pretty Jules, I love the little pearl details and soft pastel blues.
    I hope you have enjoyed your weekend confined to barracks and have managed make a dent in your 'do list'.
    Pauline
    x

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  40. Anneke20 January 2013 at 16:09

    dear Jules.
    i love the patterns from this card and it is so elegant.
    it is snowing very hard here right now, so i give warm and lovely greetings to you.
    hugs Ann

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  41. Lynn20 January 2013 at 16:33

    A beautiful card Jules, so fresh and uncluttered. Thanks for your comments on my blog. Still snowing here in the West Mids! Lynn x

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  42. Whisper20 January 2013 at 16:49

    Oh absolutely stunning hun, Luv Sam x

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  43. Carole 20 January 2013 at 17:14

    Love the stamp and you use fab colours really nice card x

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  44. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 19:06

    So fresh and pretty Jules! Love the flower stamp you've used.
    xx

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  45. mags20 January 2013 at 19:45

    A lovely card Jules. The image is gorgeous and the blue is so fresh.
    Mags
    x

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  46. coops20 January 2013 at 21:43

    so gorgeous jules.beautiful soft blue colours and i love the pretty flowers :D

    xx coops xx

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  47. hyper_ni21 January 2013 at 10:10

    I love this image and your colour choice is so soft and pretty a perfect match. :)

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  48. Laura21 January 2013 at 11:10

    Wow Jules, such a pretty card, the colours are lovely too.
    Laura xx

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  49. XxJULESxX22 January 2013 at 11:44

    oh Jules love this my fav colour blue! it really is gorgeous!

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  50. Grenouille Greetings24 January 2013 at 23:24

    This is super pretty with the multiple stamps and the sparkly centres, Jules. Thank you for playing along with us at Sketch Saturday this week! Hugs, Lesley

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