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Wednesday, 11 December 2013

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE

Hi Everyone

Happy Wednesday.

I hope your day is going well.

Another busy one here in the House of Hearts .. .. and one where I have today taken a huge weight off my shoulders and resigned myself to the fact that no-one will be getting handmade cards from me this year .. .. I just don't have time to make them amongst the wedding work and orders I need to complete before Christmas .. .. so it will be charity cards supporting our local Hospice from me this year. Phew!!!  Pleased that decision is made and strangely enough I don't feel guilty!

But I am still making Christmas cards for my lovely customers and here is one of my favourites from today:




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3741K" Filigree Tree
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley "Christmas Sentiment Tags"
Backing Papers:  Pink Petticoat "Twas the Night .. ..  Script" overprinted with "Scandi Chic Snowflake" and "Pinstripes"
Distress Ink:  Old Paper
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Josy Rose:  Gems and Nail Head
Eyelet and ribbons from my stash box

I am going to take this over to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge where the theme is "Christmas" .. .. that was handy!!!  LOL!!!

So that is me for today.

A mammoth cutting out session is planned for tonight and tomorrow .. .. so my snippets are going to increase still further with all those offcuts that I simply can't put into the bin!!!!  LOL!!!

Have a good evening everyone.

I'll catch you when I do.

Love
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32 comments:

  1. Eve11 December 2013 at 18:00

    Hi Jules,
    a beautiful card - stunning.

    Congratulations on your win - I expect that I will be WOWED! with your future makes!

    Hope that you will get some time off over Christmas and put your feet up! xx

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  2. Sazzle Dazzle11 December 2013 at 18:17

    Beautiful card Jules and I don't blame you heading to the charity cards. I've made all mine but then I do feel I'm diddling the charities at Christmas so may have a rethink next year. Also postage is so high that I had to do a batch of 'non-sticky-up' to avoid the large letter prices and I don't like those as much. Good luck with your cutting session. xx

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  3. Sarah11 December 2013 at 19:00

    That is such a lovely card Jules, I can understand why it is a favourite! xx

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  4. MagsB11 December 2013 at 19:04

    Hi, Jules, I'm so sorry I've been MIA recently - but now I've abandoned the ironing I can have a good browse of your blog!

    I'm glad you've decided to buy cards this year - it's so easy to overdo it and panic. Besides, cards bought from charities help support them, which is good!

    Finally onto your card - love it to bits! I always enjoy seeing what you do with this gorgeous stamp! I love the subtle patterns of the overprinted PP paper, too!

    Have a good evening!

    much love, Mags B x

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  5. Carol11 December 2013 at 19:26

    This is gorgeous Jules, love that filigree tree image. I've decided to recycle last years cards for hubby and the kids...new envelopes and they won't be any the wiser! Carol x

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  6. Debs11 December 2013 at 19:31

    This is so classy and elegant Jules - love the stunning colours and gorgeous image.
    Hope all are well in the House of Hearts and nearly ready for Santa coming.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  7. sally11 December 2013 at 19:52

    Class act!

    Sally

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  8. Crafty Moone Cards11 December 2013 at 19:55

    Hi Jules,

    This is so gorgeous.
    Sue x

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  9. Cynthia11 December 2013 at 20:01

    Ooo, I love this card!! That silver is just gorgeous and I love the backing papers too. Lovely!

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  10. Viv11 December 2013 at 20:21

    Just beautiful Jules.x

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  11. Lorraine11 December 2013 at 20:39

    A stunning card Jules - so elegant. I love it.
    Lorraine x

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  12. Debs M11 December 2013 at 21:04

    love it - great colours and so elegant looking x

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  13. Julie C.11 December 2013 at 21:29

    Such an elegant card, Jules! Love the small gems on the tree and I love that ribbon colour too! Wonderful! ^_^

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  14. susiestacey11 December 2013 at 21:46

    Lovely card Jules - very elegant. I confess to sending 4 bought cards - old ones l have had a few years to hubby's old friends we only send to at christmas - keeping postage costs down. x Susan x

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  15. Kathleen11 December 2013 at 21:52

    Brilliant card, very classy and never seen this image before. Love it.

    I have cut down this year, crossed off people and sent bought cards to people I haven't seen for years.

    Kath x

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  16. Sue11 December 2013 at 21:58

    This is stunning Jules, such a beautiful tree. I love the papers and gorgeous colours too.
    Hugs Sue

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  17. Doreen11 December 2013 at 22:02

    This is just gorgeous Jules,fab image and details.xxx

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  18. Stamps and Paper11 December 2013 at 22:15

    Beautiful card Jules , love yor gorgeous tree and backing papers

    Anne

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  19. coops11 December 2013 at 22:48

    so stunning and stylish jules.the colours and design are gorgeous and i love the tree :D

    xx coops xx

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  20. Gibmiss12 December 2013 at 00:41

    Hi Jules
    Love this tree.... One i haven't got.......
    Fabulous....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  21. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)12 December 2013 at 08:18

    Stunning card Jules the image is a beauty and looks lovely embossed. Susan x

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  22. Nannieflash12 December 2013 at 10:36

    Hi Jules what a beautiful card design, love the papers and the embossing on your topper is stunning. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  23. Unknown12 December 2013 at 11:01

    Superb card Jules. So classy, I love it loads. Have a great Xmas x

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  24. lisa12 December 2013 at 15:08

    Love your elegant card, Jules. I don't think you are on your own with bought Christmas cards, I have bought ones too with just a few handmade for those special people!!
    Hope your cutting out is going well.
    Congrats on those lovely WOW powders, you choose beautiful colours.
    hugs Lisax

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  25. Patricia12 December 2013 at 18:10

    Love, love, love it Jules, I can understand why you love it .
    Hugs

    Patricia xx

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  26. Annmaree of Oz13 December 2013 at 06:13

    Loving the silver embossing, Jules! Pretty image and papers and touch of bling!

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  27. Pop's Cards13 December 2013 at 09:41

    Good morning sweetie this is just gorgeous, hugs Pops x x x

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  28. Sally13 December 2013 at 15:48

    A stunning creation Jules. Beautiful embossing & gorgeous papers. I love it!
    Sally x

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  29. Carole Z13 December 2013 at 18:07

    Hi Jules, gorgeous! Love everything about this card..papers and colours are fab! Carole Z X

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  30. mags13 December 2013 at 20:11

    This is stunning Jules. So elegant and love the tree.
    Mags
    x

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  31. scrappymo!24 December 2013 at 00:41

    This is so gorgeous! The tree is superb and the papers choices and design are so stunning!

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  32. XxJULESxX26 December 2013 at 18:34

    gorgeous looks very classy too!

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