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Cat in a Hammock Pt II, An Award, Lots of Blog Candy and the Missing Card!!

Had a lovely relaxing morning......I actually had a lie in for the first time in over a year and it was heaven!! The sun is out this morning after all the rain we had yesterday but it's very windy, however, should be OK for Sam's School Fete this afternoon.


I mentioned last week that when I make a card, I am trying to do a second one using the same stamp and papers so thought I would show the card I had made when I did the Stamp Something challenge. This one doesn't have so much bling on it......just some glitter and mirricard and must admit, I like this one better.



The image is Penny Black, coloured in the same way - Brushables and plenty of glitter, layered onto mirricard and Pink Petticoat papers. Sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly, flower is Prima Sprite and sticky gems are from Papermania.


My blogging buddy Jackie, has also given me this award....




.....wow, can't believe it as that's the sixth time I have been awarded this.....what an honour and thanks so much Jackie for thinking of me!!


As you will see by some of my previous posts, there is some wonderful blog candy up for grabs at the moment and I've got four more for you! Steph is celebrating 20,000 hits on her blog, Kari is celebrating 5,000 hits, Karen is celebrating starting up her own crafting business and Katharina is celebrating the launch of the new High Hopes stamps. I really recommend visiting these ladies' blogs as their work is outstanding!


Finally, a message to Lewis, Vanessa's youngest, - Sam has at long last, let me have the card you sent him so I could photograph it and here it is!





Isn't it great! and Lewis, your handwriting is fabulous!! Look out Mum....he'll be pinching all your stash!!


Well, that's it for today.......hope you all have a great weekend.



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nessy said…
oooooooh jo ,just shown lewis the card .... "thats mine .... what`s it doing there??"
then i showed him your picture ,then he understood ,and wanted to know if we were coming to play with sam and his wi??? like it`s just up the road!!
another ward ,well done you!!!!
hugs, vanessa xx
5 July 2008 at 12:14
Jill said…
Congratulations on your award I'm not surprised your cards are wonderful. I do like the last card you made the best but they are both beautiful cards. take care Jill x
5 July 2008 at 16:50
Kari said…
I love your card!! It is too cute! Congrats on the award!! Thanks for mentioning my blog candy!!! And Lewis's card is fantastic!! I love it!! He did such a fantastic job!!!
5 July 2008 at 18:24
Suzanne said…
I just love this image and the colours are gorgeous and I can see a budding young card maker coming on there!!! Sue :o)
5 July 2008 at 20:38
Sue Shaw said…
Blimey, that's a big post, I don't know where to start.....
I keep seeing those lovely Cuddly Buddly sentiments everywhere....so I'm off to check them out.....
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Sue. x
5 July 2008 at 21:36
Maureen said…
Love this version of the card too - also really pretty! And love Lewis' card and handwriting - so sweet!
5 July 2008 at 23:11
Sarah said…
Gorgeous card Jo! They are both lovely but I think I like this one better than the first! Lewis card is fantastic too!
6 July 2008 at 09:21
Anonymous said…
Beautiful cards!! You did a wonderful job on them!!
6 July 2008 at 19:28
~Denise Lynn~ said…
LOVE your challenge card for this week Jo! That image is super cute and funny too! It put a smile on my face! Love the mirriboard and glitter. That flower is the perfect touch too. Hope you all had a nice weekend. Congrats on the award, well deserved! :)
6 July 2008 at 20:08
Emily said…
I think I like this one a little better too. They both look fabulous, but I love the flower at the bottom and the two DSP's. Gorgeous!
6 July 2008 at 21:30
Heather said…
I love that Penny Black stamp. You card is totally adorable!!!
7 July 2008 at 13:01
Anonymous said…
I love your card. I have this stamp - it always makes me smile! xxx
7 July 2008 at 21:38
Tarasdesigns said…
great card Jo, I love them both, that image is so cute x
7 July 2008 at 23:32
MichelleO said…
LOVE that image, you did a great job, love the softness!
HUGS
MichelleO
8 July 2008 at 15:24
Andrea, said…
Brilliant card Jo, love the stamp
9 July 2008 at 16:39
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