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Monday, 20 May 2013

THE WANDERER RETURNS

Hi Everyone

Well the wanderer has returned!!  I hope you all had a great weekend.

We headed off to London early Friday morning and arrived back home last night.  

So the packing case is now empty again ready to go back in the roof and my "do list" has increased in size whilst my back was turned .. .. but what a wonderful few days away.

It certainly re-charges your batteries to escape.  

Evita was brilliant!!  I loved it!!  

The ticket was my birthday present from my oldest Son and his wife (thank you again kids for such a special weekend xx).. .. and they tricked me into thinking I was sitting pretty near the back and that I might not be able to see Marti Pellow very well but I would be able to hear him.  I was happy with that.

Little tricksters .. . I was sitting 4 rows from the front!!  I could see the sparkle in his eyes and that fantastic smile.  He certainly got the loudest cheers at the end of the performance .. .. I wonder why??!!!  No cameras allowed though so no snaps on my phone .. .. he will just have to stay a wonderful memory.

As soon as it had finished I could have watched it again.  I really enjoyed it.  

But now I am back to earth with a bang.

Last week was all rush in the build up to going away .. .. this week is going to be all rush to catch up.  But with recharged batteries I am sure this is going to be a very productive week.

Today's share uses the Sketch Saturday Challenge sketch  -  just perfect for a card I needed to make.




This used:

Image:  Pink Petticoat "Happily Ever After" (don't think this is still available )
Sentiment:  Computer generated using font "P820 Script"
Backing Papers:  Nitwits "Romance and Roses" FQB
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
Diamond Stickles
Ribbon and cord from my stash box

I'll be back tomorrow and hopefully catch up with everyone's blogs over the next couple of days but in the meantime if you fancy playing along with the challenge here is the sketch I used:


Have a good day everyone.

Love
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42 comments:

  1. Nikbee20 May 2013 at 13:17

    It sounds like a wonderful weekend. I would love to see Evita.
    Your card is fantastic. I love the glitter.
    Nikki x

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  2. Hettie20 May 2013 at 13:20

    What a pretty card Jules! Not too fussy but enough!
    Gosh! I can hardly believe it is mine and Mr Hettie's next year! Gulp!
    Sounds like you had a fab time in London!
    Hugs
    xx

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  3. Sazzle Dazzle20 May 2013 at 14:01

    Another beautiful card Jules ... simply stunning. Glad you enjoyed the mini break and the show and a teeny bit jealous re Marti Pellow!
    From another Wet Wet Wet fan!!! x

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  4. Crafting Queen20 May 2013 at 15:17

    Glad you had a lovely time. Really like the card.

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  5. sally20 May 2013 at 15:17

    You never cease to amaze me with your seeming endless supply of lovely cards.

    Glad to hear you had a great week-end.

    Sally

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  6. Sue20 May 2013 at 15:34

    So glad that you enjoyed the show Jules and what a lovely surprise to find yourself near the front so you were almost looking into those gorgeous eyes!!
    Your card is stunning. I really love the image, delicate shades of pink and perfectly tied ribbon
    hugs Sue xx

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  7. Anne20 May 2013 at 17:09

    So glad you hear you'd a wonderful time. It does you good to get a lovely surprise like that. Love your card, just as well you put such gorgeous creations on, it makes me want to get busy ... I've even got that PP set and I'd forgotten all about it. Hugs x

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  8. cuilliesocks20 May 2013 at 17:14

    So pleased you had such a wonderful weekend, and what a treat to go to hear Evita, and Marty Pellow. It's a fantastic musical.

    Love your card today, beautiful anniversary card, great image and the silver and pink are fantastic together, kate x

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  9. mags20 May 2013 at 18:14

    A beautiful card Jules. Gorgeous design and very elegant.
    Glad you had a good weekend and enjoyed the show.
    Mags
    x

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  10. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)20 May 2013 at 18:45

    Hi Jules , glad you had such a wonderful weekend in London. My son went for the first time , apart from when he was in my tum, to London about 2 weeks ago, he loved ever minute.
    your card is so gorgeous and classy as always.
    janex

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  11. Carol20 May 2013 at 19:08

    This is gorgeous Jules, love that you've used just a hint of silver. Sounds like a wonderful weekend away, pleased you enjoyed yourself. Carol x

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  12. Patricia20 May 2013 at 19:14

    Welcome home, so glad you had a great time.
    Brilliant card, so gentle, pretty and delicate, I love it

    Patricia xxx

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  13. Debs20 May 2013 at 19:14

    Fabulous card Jules - love the LO and perfect sparkle.
    Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend.
    Debs xx

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  14. Crafty Moone Cards20 May 2013 at 19:22

    Hi Jules,
    Beautiful card. Sounds like you had a great weekend.
    Sue x

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  15. Betty20 May 2013 at 19:23

    Just so beautiful Jules I love your style of cards. I was looking at those nail heads are they easy to attach with the wand?
    Bettyxxx

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  16. Lorraine20 May 2013 at 19:24

    Glad to hear you enjoyed the show. I haven't been to the theatre for yonks!

    Gorgeous card. I love the design and soft pretty colours.
    Lorraine x

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  17. Elizabeth20 May 2013 at 19:50

    Hi Jules, lovely card - I like the touch of glitter from the diamond stickles and that bow is to die for :) Oh, and despite the fact that I am probably old enough to be your mother, Marti Pellow's smile and twinkling eyes does this old lady's heart good. I tell the EM that I'd adopt him, together with Tom Cruise, tomorrow :)) Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  18. Kathleen20 May 2013 at 20:27

    Beautiful sweet card, so very pretty, love it.

    Kath x

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  19. Sharon20 May 2013 at 21:47

    Another beautiful card Jules. Gorgeous papers and design. Love the bow.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  20. Carole 20 May 2013 at 22:06

    Lovely card always love Pink x

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  21. Beryl20 May 2013 at 23:47

    So glad you enjoyed your weekend away and most of all the chance to see Evita.
    This is a gorgeous card - pretty papers and I really like the font you have used.
    Beryl xx

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  22. Bonnie21 May 2013 at 00:35

    What a wonderful gift and a dream trip! I'm glad you had fun and you're recharged and ready to go to work! This is a beautiful anniversary card by the way!

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  23. Darnell21 May 2013 at 02:54

    Gasp! Another amazing creation, Jules!!

    It was so fun reading about your fantastic get-away! What wonderful kids!!

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  24. debby400021 May 2013 at 07:26

    Beautiful, sweet Wedding card.
    luv
    Debby

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  25. Louise21 May 2013 at 07:49

    Beautiful card Jules,sounds like you had a fabulous weekend too.
    Louise xx

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  26. Jacqui's little piece of England21 May 2013 at 07:58

    Gorgeous as always Jules
    glad you had a lovely weekend
    jacqui x

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  27. Di21 May 2013 at 08:10

    Absolutely gorgeous card Jules - of course I love the pink, and it's just sooo elegant.

    I saw Evita MANY years ago in London and am so with you - what a fabulous trip, and I expect you're still humming the tunes :) As it's based on fact I think it's even more spine tingling.

    Hugs, Di xx

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  28. Marie-Louise21 May 2013 at 08:18

    Gorgeous card Jules. So clean and elegant - beautiful colours. Glad you had such a wonderful weekend - such a fantastic memory.

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  29. Anonymous21 May 2013 at 10:12

    Hey Jules, glad to hear you've had a great time over the weekend and enjoyed the musical! Glad to hear it!... I have to admit I was half expecting you to tell us you had to move ribbon out of your suitcase to pack for the trip lol!!!

    Oh How evil I am!!!

    Lovely make Jules, love the champagne tower with the hearts bubbling about! So pretty!

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  30. Roma21 May 2013 at 10:27

    Aww i love marti pellow i grew up listening to him in wet wet wet .

    Glad you had a great time you lucky thing !

    love your card Jules so gorgeous ,love the image & colours x

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  31. coops21 May 2013 at 11:24

    so beautiful jules.gorgeous pretty design and I love your soft colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  32. Stamps and Paper21 May 2013 at 17:41

    Gorgeous card Jules, love the soft colours.
    WOW you were one lucky girl sitting so close to Marty...sound like you had the perfect weekend.

    Anne

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  33. Marjorie21 May 2013 at 18:43

    You sound like you had a fabulous time Jules.. and your card is fabulous too! So elegant..
    Hugs, Marjorie xx

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  34. Tedz21 May 2013 at 19:18

    Pretty card Jules - like the way you made the bow with the ribbon and twine just gives it that edge. Hope you are not too busy catching up - not too much dreaming mind! Pauline xx

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  35. Brenda21 May 2013 at 19:34

    So glad that you had a great birthday weekend away! What fabulous kids you have to send you away to see a special show!! Happy Birthday to you!! My birthday was over the weekend too. lol But we just stayed here in the country and I relaxed in my crafting room which was awesome! I'm am loving this card Jules! The image is just to cute, love those hearts and of course you always color it perfectly! I love the papers you used as well as the bits of silver throughout the card!

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  36. XxJULESxX21 May 2013 at 21:57

    Hi Jules,pleased you had a great time!!! and i am loving the card, beautiful!
    Well the wedding is over and a great time was had by all!!
    think i cried a bucket full in the church!!lol!

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  37. cotnob21 May 2013 at 22:52

    This is lovely Jules, so pretty.
    Glad you had a lovely weekend - it's nice to have a complete break occasionally isn't it.
    Pauline
    x

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  38. Anke22 May 2013 at 06:27

    Beautiful and very elegant card, so lovely.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  39. Carole Z22 May 2013 at 07:29

    Hi Jules, glad you had a great time in London! As a I said before, one of my top musicals and have seen it several times..love your card, so pretty! Carole Z X

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  40. Kath22 May 2013 at 12:39

    Fab card - glad you had a good weekend too!
    Kath x

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  41. Mau xx24 May 2013 at 11:21

    Beautiful! I love the soft colour
    Hugs Mau xx

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  42. scrappymo!26 May 2013 at 07:41

    Love the little hearts among the glasses...very pretty card.

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