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Sunday, 24 March 2013

SUNDAY SNIPPETS

Hi Everyone

I hope your Sunday is proving to be a good one and you are managing to keep warm and snuggly.

We still have lots of snow .. . although it does seem to have stopped falling now!  For how long we will have to wait and see.

My lovely hubby and I got married on the 29th March and the weather was just like this during the week running up to our "special day". Everyone at work was pulling my leg and saying our wedding photographs will be like a quiz where people have to play "spot the bride". Thankfully the the snow disappeared for "the big day" but apparently it was bitter cold.  For some reason hubby and I never noticed .. .. our love must have been keeping us warm.

Anyway, after that soppy trip down memory lane here is my snippet make for this week for taking over to Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge.





As always I am lazy on a Sunday and don't list my ingredients but I will share with you a link which shows you how I made the flower (this was done in bed this morning using ends of ribbon from my ribbon leftovers drawer).  Yep .. .. even ribbon snippets in the House of Hearts LOL!!

My flower hasn't turned out too bad for a first attempt.  I won't be showing these to my "happy couples" though.  I wouldn't want to sit and make 100's of them!

You will see on the tutorial that they use twine for the spokes but I used very narrow ribbon in a similar colour for mine.  You can probably see that if you look closely.

I am looking forward to another play with this tutorial as I have a few little ideas running round in my head of other looks I could achieve.

Here is the link if you fancy having a go


I must admit to having tried to make flowers similar to this before simply by adding glue to a circle of cardboard .. .. but I think the spokes make this a much easier flower to make.

Enjoy the rest of your day and I'll catch again soon.

Love
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55 comments:

  1. Marie-Louise24 March 2013 at 17:54

    Beautiful card and gorgeous flower. Love the backing paper and the colour scheme.

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  2. Roma24 March 2013 at 17:58

    Wow stunning card ,love the flower ribbon its really pretty x

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  3. Doreen24 March 2013 at 17:59

    Gorgeous Jules,love the flower.xxx

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  4. Irene24 March 2013 at 18:17

    Stunning card Jules, I love the colours and fablous ribbon flower.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  5. Anneke24 March 2013 at 18:25

    dear Jules.
    this is a very elegant card and the flower is very pretty and gives the card an extra dimension.
    hugs to you friend.
    Ann

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  6. Anneke24 March 2013 at 18:26

    dear Jules.
    this is a very elegant card and the flower is very pretty and gives the card an extra dimension.
    hugs to you friend.
    Ann

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  7. Debs M24 March 2013 at 18:34

    ooh yuumy ribbon and flower x

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  8. Amanda24 March 2013 at 18:36

    Wow that is one gorgeous flower Jules. Love the colours on this card too. Hubbie and I for married in April and it was freezing the week before too, they even heated the church as my nan who was well into her nineties was going. On the morning of our wedding it was s hot, my nan and aunt had to buy new outfits as they would have roasted otherwise lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  9. Stamps and Paper24 March 2013 at 18:41

    Hello Jules...I hope your snow doesn't hang around for long.. its bitterly cold down here in Somerset but no snow thankfully.

    Your card is so striking and just love your beautiful ribbon bow..going to pop along and look at the tutorial ...stay warm

    Anne

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  10. Viv24 March 2013 at 18:56

    Yummy! And the soloist was very very good.... LOL

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  11. Crafty Moone Cards24 March 2013 at 19:02

    This is just so elegant Jules, love it. Sue x

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  12. Jacki Daniels24 March 2013 at 19:06

    Beautiful card Jules love the flower and the simplicity of this card but it's very stylish
    Jacki xx

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  13. Anonymous24 March 2013 at 19:16

    Beautiful Jules, and that flower is stunning!
    Helen x

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  14. Lorraine24 March 2013 at 19:19

    A gorgeous 'grown up' card Jules. The ribbon flowers looks fabulous and I love the design and colours.
    Hope you had a lovely weekend
    Lorraine x

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  15. Whisper24 March 2013 at 19:39

    Ooooh what a gorgeous colour combination and i so love that flower too, I will check out the tutorial, thanks, Luv Sam x

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  16. Jacqui's little piece of England24 March 2013 at 19:41

    Great card Jules love that flower and colours thank you for that link
    jacqui x

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  17. Carole 24 March 2013 at 19:46

    A women of many talents even flower making where will it all end......ha hope youve had a good day. i received my nail heads now i need to use some. xx

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  18. Sharon24 March 2013 at 19:57

    This is fabulous Jules. I love the colour scheme and the papers are gorgeous. Love the design also.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  19. Anonymous24 March 2013 at 20:04

    WOW!! This is a stunner Jules! I love the rose very much - thanks for the link!
    xx

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  20. Kathleen24 March 2013 at 20:26

    Fabulous, adore all the black, white and red, lucious. Fab flower too.

    Kath x

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  21. Donna Mosley24 March 2013 at 20:43

    Beautiful card Jules, love the gorgeous flower and design.

    Donna x

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  22. XxJULESxX24 March 2013 at 20:48

    Oh Jules just gorgeous and well done with the flower!! it looks fab! thanks for the link too!

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  23. Carole Z24 March 2013 at 21:05

    Love the black,white & red and your ribbon flower, lovely card Jules Carole Z c

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  24. susiestacey24 March 2013 at 21:08

    Gorgeous card Jules. love the flower ribbon x Susan x

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  25. mags24 March 2013 at 21:42

    Gorgeous card Jules. Very striking colour combo and loving the flower. Will have to check out that tutorial.
    Mags
    x

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  26. Wishcraft24 March 2013 at 22:08

    Fabulous card Jules, love the colours and that gorgeous ribbon flower :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  27. Bonnie24 March 2013 at 23:07

    I've never done one of these roses, but I think I'll go give it a try! Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, gorgeous card as always! Very classy with the red, black and white!

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  28. MagsB24 March 2013 at 23:31

    Oh my, Jules, that ribbon flower is delicious! Thanks for the link to the tutorial! What a terrific card, it's so chic! I love the stripes!

    Stay warm and dry (I bet you're glad you don't have to go out to work in this snow!!)

    love Mags B x

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  29. Elizabeth24 March 2013 at 23:34

    Stunning card, Jules - love the gorgeous colour combination and that rose is amazing ... not sure I'd try to make whilst still in bed though! Oh, and the butterflies are cute too. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  30. Di24 March 2013 at 23:53

    STUNNING Jules, and thank you so much for the link to the ribbon rose tutorial - you don't really think I could tackle one I hope :(

    Love the red, white and black - very elegant.

    Love, Di xx

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  31. Mrs A.25 March 2013 at 00:18

    Gorgeous card. The rose looks lovely so off to see the tutorial for it.Thanks for the link.
    p.s. We got married in August and on our day we had Hail Stones, Thunder and Fork Lightening. Hubby said it was a sign!!!!!
    Hugs Mrs A.

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  32. scrappymo!25 March 2013 at 05:39

    Stunning card. Love the red, white and black together! That flower is a beauty too.

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  33. Anonymous25 March 2013 at 06:13

    I totally love the colour combo of red black and white, looks so fancy and stylish!

    Beautiful card! and Ribbon!

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  34. Loopylou.25 March 2013 at 06:51

    oooh this is just gorgeous Jules, I love the ribbon flower,its just stunning
    huge hugs Lou xxx

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  35. debby400025 March 2013 at 07:25

    Absolutely gorgeous, love the striking colour combo.
    luv
    Debby

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  36. Grenouille Greetings25 March 2013 at 08:37

    A striking card, Jules. Love the rolled rose! In case I don't get by here again before hand, Happy Anniversary for Wednesday! Hugs, Lesley

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  37. Beryl25 March 2013 at 08:37

    A fabulous card Jules. I have a piece of paper on my window sill to remind me to make a black, white and red card of some sort - it's been there a fortnight so far - wonder how long before I act on it. The ribbon rose is brilliant and thanks for the link to the tutorial. Definitely one to try.
    Beryl xx

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  38. Sarn25 March 2013 at 09:23

    Very striking and lovely card Jules. Will have to check out that flower link.

    Hugs
    Sarn xx

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  39. Shell Shearer Swinscoe25 March 2013 at 09:30

    Oh that flower looks fab hun & your card is perfect!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  40. Tedz25 March 2013 at 10:19

    Very elegant Jules, what a lovely flower. Pauline xx

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  41. Carol25 March 2013 at 12:35

    Stunning card Jules, love the flower. Thanks for the link to the tutorial. Carol x

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  42. loftylass25 March 2013 at 14:07

    Love the card Jules and of course the beautiful flower. tfs and the link.
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  43. Gibmiss25 March 2013 at 15:01

    Hello jules
    Happy Anniversary for the 29th.... My Mum got married on her birthday the 27 th March ... Easter..... Sadly she is not here... My Daughter born on the 30th bit of useless information... Lol... Gorgeous card... Flower Stunning ... Downloaded the Tut... Thanks Jules....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  44. cotnob25 March 2013 at 15:35

    Wow! What a fabulous card Jules - so elegant, I love your rose and lovely sentiment.
    Pauline
    x

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  45. Sue B 25 March 2013 at 17:12

    Aww that's so sweet that your love kept you warm on your wedding day Jules! yes, I'm sure when I was younger I didn't feel the cold like I do now!! :-(
    Ooh your card is gorgeous… I love the rich colours and the embellishments are really classy and elegant… and I do LOVE your flower! :-)
    Hope you have a good week….
    keep warm and snug!
    Love Sue xx

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  46. coops25 March 2013 at 21:20

    so stunning jules.really love your colours and fabulous flower :D

    xx coops xx

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  47. Patricia25 March 2013 at 22:13

    Wow! Jules this is STUNNING
    I love that flower it is beautiful,.
    The papers and layout are fantastic.

    Patricia. XXX

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  48. Nikbee26 March 2013 at 10:13

    A beautiful card. I love the flower.
    Nikki x

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  49. Cathy26 March 2013 at 10:38

    Hi Jules, Happy upcoming Anniversary ! Gorgeous card and the ribbon flower is fantastic! TFS :) Cathy x

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  50. Jen Nelson26 March 2013 at 16:48

    jules that flower is fabulous!!

    Jen xx

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  51. Unknown27 March 2013 at 01:06

    Wow this is stunning Jules, love the flower but I definitely won't manage to make one like yours!!! :) xx

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  52. Kath27 March 2013 at 20:41

    Fab card Jules - love the flower. Congratulations on your anniversary - how many years?
    Kath x

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  53. Darnell28 March 2013 at 01:48

    Fifty shades of love coming at you from your fans for your first rose flower, Jules!! It is stunning, as is your on-trend stripey card!!

    Happy Anniversary and Happy Easter! Mwah! Darnell

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  54. Mau xx28 March 2013 at 12:37

    Stunning! I love it Jules and your flower is wonderful.
    Huge Hugs Mau xx

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  55. Brenda13 April 2013 at 01:21

    Wow, this card is so classy and sassy looking!! I love the black/red/white color combo and I think that is why it is so classy and sassy! lol Beautiful!!! Hugs!

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