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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY PLUS QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME

Hi Everyone

Happy Wednesday!!!

What .. .. Wednesday already?!?!?!?!

Another order has been packed up and shipped out today .. .. so more clear space in the House of Hearts and another line crossed off the faithful "do list".  You never know we might even manage to eat at the table AGAIN tonight!!  What luxury!!

But for now here is my share for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge for April where this month the theme is to use the lovely sketch they have provided:




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3823H" Delights
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat "Tiny Blooming Sentiments"
Backing Papers:  Pink Petticoat "Isabelline"
Nestablities:  Scalloped Circle and Classic Circle
Woodware Punches:  Daisy and Tag
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
My Trusty Sewing Machine
ProMarkers
Button Twine

and here is the sketch if you fancy playing along.


That is me for today apart from 

QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME

Firstly, after showing you the extent of the snippets I gained from cutting up card for a wedding order the other day quite a few of you wanted to know what kind of trimmer I use.  

Well my big one is a very well used and very loved EdgeMaster EM300 System that I bought many, many, many years ago from the NEC when I first starting making creations to sell.  I thought I would try and find a picture of it for you .. .. but better than that here is a link. Where I have noticed tells me it is going out of production!!!  Eeeekkkk!!!!   Looks like I had better stock up on the spare cutting strips and blades I will be needing for the next who knows how many years!!!  What age will I retire at?!?!?!?!?

Then another question I was asked, and am quite frequently asked, is how I stick the nail heads I use onto my cards.

To begin with I just bought the nail heads and some of the strong glue they recommended .. .. they are quite fiddly to stick down with glue but with the aid of a cocktail stick it isn't impossible .. . .. and if you are only sticking a few down then it doesn't really matter does it.  But eventually I was hooked on the nail heads and decided to invest in a hot fix wand .. .. which makes the job a hundred times quicker.

I think that was all I needed to reply to .. .. except for one scary one .. ..

Will I do any videos showing how I sew on my cards and tie my ribbons .. .. .. all I will say is don't hold your breath  .. .. .. it isn't that I am secretive and don't like sharing my crafty skills .. .. I just don't think I have the technology or confidence to make the actual videos LOL!!!.

I'll catch you again soon.

Have a lovely evening everyone.

Love
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41 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper24 April 2013 at 16:58

    Hello Jules....just love your adorable Penny Black card, gorgeous papers and love the sentiment.
    Its nice to what and how other people use items on their cards...thanks you for sharing...

    Anne

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  2. Carole Z24 April 2013 at 17:09

    Lovely card Jules, these images are so cute...love the colours, Carole Z X

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  3. Carol24 April 2013 at 17:49

    Another gorgeous card Jules, love it. Carol x

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  4. Darnell24 April 2013 at 17:55

    That was a fun post and informative, Jules. Your card is a dream, as always. The precision is unbelievable. I think, if you could clone yourself, your other self would have to be an exquisite wedding gown designer and seamstress!

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  5. Jacqui's little piece of England24 April 2013 at 18:12

    Lovely card Jules great papers and I love your image
    Well what an interesting post today I really liked reading about your crafty gadgets that trimmer looks really sturdy and I like that it has inch measurements as I'm finding most only do centimetres now
    jacqui x

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  6. Doreen24 April 2013 at 18:16

    This is gorgeous Jules...Love the image and fab colours.xxx

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  7. Sue24 April 2013 at 18:20

    Gorgeous card Jules. The image is just so cute, I love the papers and the button/twine/tag detail looks fabulous. Such a beautiful sentiment too. Your neat stitching always amazes me!
    I hope you have a good evening
    hugs Sue xx

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  8. Crafting Queen24 April 2013 at 18:26

    Really lovely card, the papers all work so well.

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  9. Marie-Louise24 April 2013 at 18:46

    Aww. this is gorgeous. I just love the hedgies.

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  10. Crafty Moone Cards24 April 2013 at 19:03

    Gorgeous card Jules.
    Sue x

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  11. Debs M24 April 2013 at 19:08

    gorgeous card, love that tag and great q and a session - would love to see a demo too ;)x

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  12. Lorraine24 April 2013 at 20:54

    Gorgeous card Jules. A fab take on the sketch and I love the cute hedgy and pretty sunny colours.
    Lorraine x

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  13. Sharon24 April 2013 at 20:58

    This is gorgeous Jules. The image is so sweet and I love the colour of the papers. Your cards are always wonderful to view.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  14. MagsB24 April 2013 at 21:02

    Another cute card, Jules, what a sweet image and pretty papers! I love how you colour those hedgies, your colouring is always so smooth!

    Also, you have another cracking tut in 'Quick Cards' - you don't need to do videos, just point people towards the magazine lolz!!

    Your trimmer looks amazing, I imagine you need something very sturdy! I know I wouldn't be without my Woodware
    Fingerguard trimmer, the best buy I ever made!

    Enough waffle from me! Hope your week is going swimmingly, and thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog!

    love Mags B x

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  15. Carole 24 April 2013 at 21:53

    Lovely card like the little heart tag xx

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  16. Beryl24 April 2013 at 22:44

    Great use of the sketch Jules. The image and papers are lovely.
    Beryl xx

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  17. Juls24 April 2013 at 22:58

    Sweet card!! Love the colours & the cute image!! Thanks 4 all the info. Hugs Juls xxx

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  18. Anne25 April 2013 at 00:10

    Love your creation, PB is a fav of mine and you do it beautifully. You go for it girl and be a video star, your public needs you. Hugs x

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  19. coldwaters225 April 2013 at 03:59

    Oh my word Jules this is so beautiful I adore that cute image also those wonderful papers and design, super, super card.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  20. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 04:07

    Perfect card! So love the hedgehogs by PB and this is so adorable, lvoe the layout and papers!

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  21. Patricia25 April 2013 at 07:29

    Good Morning Jules,
    Yet another stunning creation, sweet little image beautifully coloured making a fantastic card.
    Thank you for all the information, off to have look at some of the links.
    Enjoy your meals at the table. We sometimes have to eat at the "not much used" dinning room table when we cant find space on the kitchen one..............LOL
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xxx

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  22. debby400025 April 2013 at 07:35

    So cute Jules, it could the straight blade is a standard size blade and still could be brought. I have a rotary cutter using a 45mm circular blade and they are still readily available.
    luv
    Debby

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  23. Elizabeth25 April 2013 at 07:42

    Morning Jules, super card and great post ... who would have known you're frightened of technology :) Love the hedgehog and the paper with the cute stylised flowers - very pretty. Hope the sun is shining for you where you are. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  24. Christine25 April 2013 at 08:18

    Hi Jules,once again a fabulous card. Thanks for the info on the Trimmer, I use that one so I too shall have to stock up on accessories especially cutting mats !
    Christine x

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  25. Pop's Cards25 April 2013 at 09:33

    Good morning sweetie, this is STUNNING!! hugs Pops x

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  26. cuilliesocks25 April 2013 at 09:49

    Hi Jules, new to your blog, wonderful work, and looking forward to visiting. This card is so lovely, sweet image and design, Kate x

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  27. Nannieflash25 April 2013 at 10:06

    That is such a stunning card Jules, a simple design but with a gorgeous result. hugs Shirleyxx

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  28. Tedz25 April 2013 at 11:08

    Another lovely card Jules and another cute Hedgie! When you retire you will have lots of time to create and use up all those snippets!!! Pauline xx

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  29. Mau xx25 April 2013 at 11:34

    Morning Jules, have you got my sunshine today???? mine is missing and its raining here :(
    Love the card, the papers are beautiful and love the stitching. I really must do more, I forget about sewing these days.
    Huge Hugs Mau xx

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  30. cotnob25 April 2013 at 11:40

    This is gorgeous Jules, I love the papers and your adorable image.
    Pauline
    x

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  31. Whisper25 April 2013 at 16:03

    Oh absolutely super hun, and thanks for the tips too, Luv Sam x

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  32. rosie25 April 2013 at 16:55

    gorgeous as always. love the layout x

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  33. Sashika Taylor25 April 2013 at 17:35

    Beautiful colours Jules! Very fresh x

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  34. Brenda25 April 2013 at 18:12

    What a cute card Jules! I love the color combo, I love those pattern papers!! Your hedgehog is adorable, I also love the tiny tag with button on the twine!! You always make the best cards!!

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  35. Donna Mosley25 April 2013 at 20:03

    Beautiful card Jules, love the very cute image and pretty design.

    Donna x

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  36. Eve25 April 2013 at 21:15

    Hi Jules,
    everything about this card is fantastic - spot on!

    A quick question: do you think that clear Penny Black stamps, stamp as well as wood mounted?
    I thought that if anyone would know it would be you! xx

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  37. debby400026 April 2013 at 07:07

    Just popping back to say Thank you for joining us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
    luv
    Debby

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  38. coops26 April 2013 at 14:50

    stunning card jules,really gorgeous image and design and i love your colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  39. XxJULESxX26 April 2013 at 19:49

    oh gorgeous Jules I love the layout/design on this card!

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  40. Bonnie26 April 2013 at 20:09

    I've really enjoyed catching up on your beautiful creations, Jules! Love this one from the adorable hedgehog to the sweet little tag! I actually got some Penny Black stamps at a swap meet so maybe I can play along sometime.

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  41. Kath Stewart27 April 2013 at 15:00

    gorgeous card jules...love the pretty papers and your adorable hedgie...thanks for joining in the fun this month at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

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