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Variation on a Theme!

Another glorious sunny day in Weymouth.....so sorry but this lovely weather is playing havoc with my crafting! We've been making the most of the sunshine and spending time with the kids in the garden, however, do have a couple of cards to show you. Just lately, the boys seem to have been invited to so many parties so had to make this one for a friend of Lewis's. He went to her sleepover on Friday and had a great time.....so good in fact, that he slept all of Saturday afternoon!! When I made the card, thought I'd be a really good girl and use up the rest of the supplies on a very similar card so I don't get caught out in the future!






I've used my Penny Black elephant and coloured him/her with Brushables and added some Glamour Dust to the petals on the flowers. Cardstock is Bazzill, DP is from HOTP, sentiments are from Craftwork Cards, sticky gems are from Papermania and ribbon is from my stash. Embossed the c.s. on the second card with my Cuttlebug embossing folder. Very basic and simple cards which didn't take long to make and Lewis's friend was very pleased with hers.

Must dash as I've got a chocolate cake in the oven which I need to finish before Tony starts on the tea. Should be back tomorrow with another card to share and some lovely things I have received over the last few days.....see you then.

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Sue Shaw said…
Chocolate cake - ahhhhh I wish!! I hope Tony enjoyed it! I'm drooling!
Great card, I love the image, I've been looking at those mini messages - they are gorgeous - I really think I'm gonna have to get some!
Sue. x
30 June 2008 at 18:57
Lauren said…
Super cute! These are so sweet.
30 June 2008 at 18:59
Unknown said…
What a fabulous card! Lovely elephant X
30 June 2008 at 19:00
Anonymous said…
Fab cards glad you are all enjoying the weather isn't it fab while it lasts !!!
30 June 2008 at 19:51
Jose said…
2 gorgeous cards Jo, love that image of the Jumbo.... mmm... thought I could smell chocolate cake cooking hope its got lots of gooey filling too :)
30 June 2008 at 20:05
Jill said…
aww so cute, they are both gorgeous as always, love the BP stamp and papers you've choosen Jill x
30 June 2008 at 20:08
Mandy said…
two gorgeous cards Jo

Mandy
30 June 2008 at 21:46
cats whiskers said…
These are so cute, I just adore that Elephant, he needs a cuddle, wonderful colours you have chosen
Hugs Jacqui xx
Save me some Chocholate cake !!!!!
30 June 2008 at 21:48
Anonymous said…
Such sweet cards! I love the layouts and the image is so adorable. Beautifully done!

I have tagged you. Please see details on my blog: http://justmeandmyrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
30 June 2008 at 22:10
debby4000 said…
Fab cards, love that stamp and if there's any cake left! send it over to me.
1 July 2008 at 09:56
nessy said…
two fantastic cards jo!! lovely image ~so cute!!
mmmmmmmmm chocolate cake ~yuck ~hate it!!
vanessa xx
ps something for you on my blog xx
1 July 2008 at 10:59
Daisy Chain said…
I'm lovin' it. I've left an award for you on my blog if you'd care to come by and collect it.

Fab work

Love

Debbie xx
1 July 2008 at 15:24
MichelleO said…
Adorable! Love your coloring for this cute "little" guy and the cards are just beautiful!
HUGS
MichelleO
1 July 2008 at 15:33
Annie said…
two very cute cards with that fabby elephant stamp! and mmmmm chocolate cake!
1 July 2008 at 16:41
Sharon said…
What a cute image it's so sweet.
Chocolate cake . . . . naughty but nice!!
Sharon :-)x
1 July 2008 at 19:59
Julie said…
two lovely cards
1 July 2008 at 22:52
Kari said…
So cute!! The elephant is just adorable!!! Love the colors too!
1 July 2008 at 23:46
Ila said…
Both of these Cute cards are Fabulous!!
I have an Award for you on my blog...Your blog is inspiring and Brilliant!!..Hugs, Ila
2 July 2008 at 07:07
Vicki May said…
ooo made me laugh you have a chocolate cake to finish, did you mean finish cooking or eating. I know what I'd be doing, but then you've been so good and lost all that weight.
Beautiful cards to, what a pretty blue, I've given you an award, cos you do amazing cards x Vicki
2 July 2008 at 07:11
Angie C said…
Ooooh Jo these are both so adoreable, I love them both.

Hmmmm, did someone mention chocolate cake!!!! Yummmmm
2 July 2008 at 21:17
Maureen said…
They are both adorable!! Love them!
5 July 2008 at 09:52
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