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A very warm welcome to my teeny, tiny part of the huge world of blogging. This is where I share my passion for making hand made greeting cards. So - why "Always with a Heart"? Well this is for two reasons. Firstly, it is because every card I produce carries a heart on it somewhere. This can be big and bold or small and almost hidden - the fun sometimes is just trying to find it! Secondly it is because I put my heart into everything I produce. I hope that any visitors enjoy seeing what I post. If you drop by then please leave me a comment so that I know you called. It would be nice to know that you have found my heart in what I do.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

IT JUST HAD TO BE DONE!

Hi Everyone

Well the sun has been out and shining beautifully, the washing has been going outside to dry and the heating hasn't needed to be turned on at all .. .. .. how wonderful is that!

So with that "feel good" factor in the air what do I do?  Clean the windows?  Start some Spring cleaning?  No .. .. .. I make my first Christmas card for 2025! LOL!!

Some may say it is a bit too early .. .. but I need to start my Christmas stock box in readiness so I am not doing them last minute.  So it might be early, but I am only just in time for running over to the Christmas Kickstart Challenge where the theme is "Positively Poinsettias".

Not too many Poinsettia themed craft goodies here .. .. .. but I did have this little chappie .. .. .. 


This used:

Image:  Amanda Jane Designs "Poinsettia Penguin" (once again I am not able to link to him - as an individual image - he was part of a Christmas digital bundle that no longer seems to be available)
Sentiment:  A strip of printed cotton ribbon by Bertie's Bows
Backing Papers:  From my Christmas Snippets Box (but all originally from those never ending large paper pads they sell at The Works).
ProMarkers
Corner Rounding Punch
Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents
My Trusty Sewing Machine

So that is my crafty fix for today before I head off to Mum.

I always take something crafty to do with me when I go .. .. just in case it turns out to be a day when Mum is doing a lot of sleeping .. .. so who knows.  There might be more crafting time once the chores are done, but then again, perhaps not.  It all depends which Mum I have today.  The very sleepy and out of it one .. .. or the social chatty one.  But at least I have a Mum .. .. .. and I count my blessings for that.

Enjoy your day whatever you are doing.

8 comments:

Aquarius said...

What a dear little chap this penguin is and the whole card is lovely. Never too early to make a start on a Christmas collection 😊. Have a lovely day with your Mum.

Annie H said...

It’s never too early for Christmas cards and this one is extremely cute, I do love that sweet penguin.
Sunny greetings from Belgium, Annie

Crafting Queen said...

Adorable card. Anesha

meg said...

Hope you had a wonderful day with your mum Jules, a lovely penguin card,never too soon to start for Christmas

HilaryJane said...

This is such a cute little card. I love the penguins shiny beak. Hope you enjoyed your time with your mum. I lost mine when I was 36, which was a long time ago xx

Dotty Jo said...

Such a sweetie! Gorgeous card, Jules, and I love all your signature details. So glad you've taken the plunge and started your Christmas makes. Please come and play again! Thanks for joining Bobby and me at Christmas Kickstart! Jo x

Sue - said...

A gorgeous card. Love the penguin holding the poinsettia! Never too early to start making Christmas cards!

JanR said...

Wonderful card! That image is so cute!