Happy Birthday Jess!

Needed to make a card for my friend's Daughter who was 14 on Saturday and after searching through my stamps, found another uninked stamp which seemed perfect for Jess - ipodabella!! Also got to use some papers/card I bought a while back and also thought I'd have a go at doing some sewing on the card - I know it's a bit wonky but was quite pleased with the overall effect!

The image is obviously a Bella and has been coloured with Promarkers. DP is My Minds Eye and used the SU scallop punch on the reverse of the DP and layered the sentiment onto it (also SU). Finished with some sewing!!

Had a couple of pieces of good news lately, (1) my Niece had her baby on Thursday morning - Ruby Jayne so will be taking the boys up to see their new Cousin this week, and (2) passed my first exam on Friday with only one error!! I'm studying from home so I can up-date my CV and get a decent job - that's one of the reasons why I haven't been about lately.

Hope you all had a good weekend - the boys are on Half Term holiday this week so must get on as we've got a busy day ahead of us.

Comments

debby4000 said…

Great card Jo ideal for a teen girl. Well done on passing your first exam.

27 October 2008 at 09:35

nessy said…

oh ideal card for a 14 year old!! love the stitching ~great touch!!
big congratulations on passing your exam ~big pat on the back to you jo ~well done you ~very proud of you for all you have done!!
vanessa xx

27 October 2008 at 11:06

Heather said…

Perfect card for a teen! Totally adorable. Great job!

27 October 2008 at 12:26

~Denise Lynn~ said…

This is a fabulous card Jo! I love all the different patterned papers and the stitching too. Great image for a teen girl too. Fun card, she'll love it! :)

27 October 2008 at 14:08

Anonymous said…

Beautiful card!! Love the Bella image...so cute!! I bet the young lady you gave it to loved the card!!!

Congratulations on your new niece. Love the name!! How awesome on your exam!!! That is fantastic!!!

28 October 2008 at 00:07

Ila said…

Your card is Gorgeous!! and Congratulations on your exam!! You go girl!!...Hugs, Ila

28 October 2008 at 06:56

Jose said…

Lovely card Jo and just right for the modern Miss
Jose x

28 October 2008 at 09:10

Kari said…

Great card! Love the image! Very fun!!

30 October 2008 at 05:38

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