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Sorry I wasn't around yesterday.....had a really hectic day! Had paperwork, banking and a visit to the Dentist for the boys (which went well!!) so didn't have time for postings or any blogging. However, did manage to make a few things last night when the kids were in bed, some of which I can't show until the weekend because they're gifts for a friend. However, managed to complete the Papertake Weekly Challenge....this must be a record for me, don't think I've ever done it so quick before!!

This week the spec is.....

".....the challenge is to use scallops or zig-zags (or both if you're really keen lol!) on your project!...."

I'm really into red at the moment and decided to keep this one really simple.

For the base card, I've layered red Bazzill c.s. and some white c.s. embossed with Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder. I've used one of my favourite Elzybells stamps and coloured it with Brushables and added a sentiment from the Papertrey Ink "Just Hatched" set. Then used by small rectangles Nestablities to cut and emboss the bunny and the scallop rectangle set to cut out the background on red Bazzill c.s. Added some red grosgrain ribbon from my stash and three Papermania sticky gems.

Must go now as the Hairdresser is due soon to cut the boys' hair and hoping to get some more crafting in today because I've got to wait in for the Engineer to repair my dishwasher....just can't wait for that to be fixed as I'm getting fed up of washing up by hand.....how lazy is that!!!





Comments

Andrea, said…
Gorgeous card Jo, love the stamp, it's a real cutie
Crafting Queen said…
Very cute card. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.
michelle said…
This is adorable ! what a cute image ! thanks for leaving me a comment on my blog i really appreciate it !!
Cecilia said…
very nice card!!

my card,
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Sharon said…
Your card made me smile he is so cute. Lovely!
Beautiful card.Love the red.
~Denise Lynn~ said…
This is adorable Jo. That bunny is so cute. Great coloring. I was inspired by your card so I grabbed my Nesties and got to work! :)

Be in touch later...busy week for me too! :)
jo said…
hi jo its very stunning, huggs jo x
Michelle Short said…
Gorgeous card Jo, the red and white looks really effective and great layout too with the embossing and the beautiful ribbon x
Bubbles said…
Very pretty card, such a cute image and I love the way you've used it on the candle to, just fab!
Angie C said…
Awwr, such a cutie and a fabby card Jo
Suzanne said…
This is gorgeous simple is always good less is more as they say!! Sue :o)
Annie said…
beautiful Jo! cute image and the way you have done the card has made it elegant.
Monika said…
Fantastic card ,love this stamp ,its so cute
Tarasdesigns said…
so cute, it's gorgeous

tara x
Lesley said…
Lovely card and I love that stamp Jo!

And thank you for the lovely birthday card (((hug)))

xxxx
Jackie said…
Very sweet.
My Paper World said…
Awwwwww! so cute!
Mandy said…
really pretty!

Mandy
Richelle said…
Great card..I am loving the red!
Richelle
Ila said…
This is Gorgeous!!...love that cute stamp!!
Mrs Mayne said…
Gorgeous card Jo! I keep seeing the swiss dots embossing folder - think I'm gonna have to get that one! ;0) Thanks for joining us for the challenge! x
Katharina Frei said…
Oh boy, this is soooo lovely Jo! Love the image and the layout.
Jilli said…
Beautiful card, love the stamp!
Sarah said…
This is just adorable Jo! I'd forgotten how gorgeous Elzybells stamps are.
A brilliant card and layout.
xx :0)

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