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Tuesday, 7 July 2015

I MUST BE IMPROVING

Hi Everyone

Happy Tuesday!

No teeny tiny make today but a normal sized one that uses a stamp that hasn't appeared on my blog before .. .. even though it has been in my collection for quite some time.

I have tried to use this stamp so many times it is unbelievable, and never been happy with the finished look .. .. even though I have tried over and over again.

So unhappy with the stamp, and my pathetic attempts of using it successfully, it was relegated to the back of the Penny Black drawer - but over the weekend I decided it was time to "give it another go". 

AT LAST!!!  Something I am happy with .. .. my colouring must be improving and the stamp can now come to the front of the drawer for more use LOL!!  Yippee!!




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "1656K" Stitch in Time
Sentiment:  Pink Petticoat (no longer available - sorry)
Backing Papers:  Docrafts "Kraft Notes"
Martha Stewart Edge Punch:  Daisy
ProMarkers
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Ribbon from my crafty stash box

There is another Penny Black stamp in my collection that I struggle with too.  Perhaps it is time to give that one a go too and see if I have improved enough to be happy with that yet.

Enjoy your day everyone. 

I am loving having cards lined up ready for posting .. .. .. really must try and do this more often.

Love

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16 comments:

  1. Di7 July 2015 at 10:19

    Aw Jules - so glad you Percy Veered with this adorable image. Beautiful colouring and such a lovely card too. LOVE how you twisted the ribbon - very swish :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  2. cotnob7 July 2015 at 10:33

    It's an adorable stamp Jules and you have created a beautiful card with it, lovely papers and pretty pastel colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. Eve7 July 2015 at 10:51

    Good morning Jules
    I was just about to log off when your beautiful/stunning card popped up!!
    I have this stamp and it was next on my list at PB Saturday for Friends - snap!! I won't make it now though as it will simply not compare to your work of art - I wonder why you have not been happy with it before now?
    There are quite a few PB stamps in my collection but there is one that I am eager to buy - Sew Much Fun - mice dancing on a sewing machine. It is very rare and I keep my eye on EBay for a pre loved one. I wonder if there are any PB stamps on your wish list?
    I am delighted to see your gorgeous creations again Jules thanks for sharing them and I hope you have a fabulous day
    xxx

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  4. Marjorie7 July 2015 at 11:45

    I thought it was only me Jules that often feels like this lol!! xx
    Fabulous card!! xx
    Hugs,
    Marjorie x

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  5. Patricia7 July 2015 at 12:45

    Hello Jules, beautiful and stamped to perfection, love it.
    Another stunning card.
    Patricia c

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  6. Stamps and Paper7 July 2015 at 13:10

    Adorable card Jules lovely image beautifully coloured

    Anne

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  7. Viv7 July 2015 at 14:34

    JULES!!! You've been here and I haven't! I was here and you weren't!
    Now we're here together! (But I'm going again very soon!)
    Great card this - love the embroidery frame - their stitching is certainly neater than mine! Hope all is well in the House of Hearts.xx

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  8. Brenda7 July 2015 at 19:33

    First off you are so talented Jules, that I can't believe you struggled with this stamp! But it is good to know, since I struggle all the time. lol So I makes me feel good to know that someone as talented as you are struggles as well. Your card is a delight! I love that image and so glad you triumphed over it! You have indeed colored it up so cute, although I always have loved your coloring! Beautiful papers and ribbon as well. Hugs, Brenda

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  9. Crafty Moone Cards7 July 2015 at 20:43

    This is so gorgeous Jules.
    Sue x

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  10. Crafting Queen7 July 2015 at 21:00

    Really lovely card, adorable image.

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  11. Lynn7 July 2015 at 21:05

    Hello Jules, I am so glad you persevered with this stamp. I can see why it would be tricky to colour. However, it is gorgeous, and I really like how the background papers echo the 'embroidery'. I have quite a few stamps I have left neglected because of the disappointment with the finished result. I am sure there's a gap in the challenge market here, lol. Have a good week. Lynn x

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  12. cuilliesocks7 July 2015 at 21:07

    Hi Jules, gorgeous card, love the image ans your pretty soft colours, hugs Kate x

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  13. XxJULESxX7 July 2015 at 21:15

    Hya Jules, love the card it's sew gorgeous!!!

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  14. Kathleen7 July 2015 at 21:20

    It is a fabulous card and a super image, glad you have been satisfied enough to share it with us.
    Love the bow and the papers.

    Kath x

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  15. Hazel7 July 2015 at 22:03

    Jules, what a wonderful cute imaged card, your colouring is perfect and so is your design. Hazel x

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  16. debby40008 July 2015 at 08:21

    Gorgeous, adorable card.
    luv
    Debby

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