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Saturday 4 June 2011

CES challenge card and some news!!!

Happy Saturday and Happy Me!!  Before I show you my card for this week's challenge at CES challenges,  I have some news which I have been doing the happy dance about for the last week!  I've been asked to be a member of Mo's Dream Team!  Can't tell you how excited I am!!!


Right, deep breathes, calm down and carry on!!! 

It's time for our next challenge at CES and this week the theme of Clean and Simple has been chosen by our very lovely Donna!!  Now this isn't my normal style, I'm a pile it on and use lots of DPs kind of girl but have to say I really enjoyed making my card!
I used this gorgeous Whiff of Joy Uru image, so cute, which I've coloured with my PMs.  I then scored the card blank and simply layered my image within the scored square.  Confession time  - I thought I'd be brave and stamp directly onto the card blank but it went horribly wrong!!  I then made another border using the Baker's twine wound round Card Candi spotted with a white gel pen.  The image, Promarkers, twine and Card Candi can all be purchased at Emma's online store of course!!

Hope you can join in with this great challenge and don't forget that the prize is a £10 voucher to spend in Emma's, fully of yummy stash, on-line store!!

The great girlies over at  CES Challenges have made some fab CAS samples to share with you so don't forget to check them out!!

Another reason to do the happy dance today - I'm off to The Craft Barn in Lingfield for  their Extravaganza weekend, filled to bursting with brill demos and ideas (and a bit of stash shopping of course - it would be rude not to!).  Enjoy your day!

23 comments:

Daniele said...

ohhhh congrats Julie, gosh your gonna be a busy bee, love your cute card, your so lucky to live close enough to go to the craft barn, I'd love to have gone, have fun and don't forget to let us know all about it
hugs

Milliesmarvels said...

It's gorgeous Julie, I found this week's theme a Challenge too but the WOJ images are perfect for it! Congrats on your new DT position, so well deserved, you are going to be a fab addition to their team!
Jane
x

Faye said...

Oh Julie, this is such fab news, I am so pleased for you. Your card caught my eye in my dashboard. I love it. Super colouring, as always but just loving what you've done with the twine. Have a great weekend. xxx

Sue said...

Hi hun
oh congratulations so chuffed for you. Gorgeous card, luv the image, awesome colouring, luv the twine border, have good weekend, sue,x

Laura said...

CONGRATULATIONS sis YAY that is exciting news and well deserved xxxx

Love this card, i love the simple colours and layout, the twine frame is gorgeous amd this image is sooo cute xxx

Unknown said...

Huge congrats and well deserved this is a beautiful card the colours are gorgeous and luv what you have done with the twine.
Have a great weekend.
Chris x

coops said...

fantastic cas card julie.i love the image and the bakers twine and huge congrats from me hun on your new dt post :D

xx coops xx

Wishcraft said...

Oh I LOVE the frame you made with the twine - I might have to pinch that idea if it's ok with you! Cute image and gorgeous colouring. Congrats on your new DT post :o) Lisa x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Julie.

Hugs Riet.xx

Vicky said...

Hi sweetie this is absolutely gorgeous hun I love the image I love the whole card its just fantastic hun. I'm like you a pile it on girl lol.
Big HUGE congrats sweetie on your new DT its so well deserved shug they are lucky to have you hun..........woooooooooooo hoooooooooooooo

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Jennifer said...

Huge congrats Julie. So well deserved. Love your CAS card. Red and white...gorgeous! xx Jenny xx

Vicki said...

oh gosh that's such fab news Julie, huge congrats on your new DT post. Fab card too, love the red and white theme, your image is coloured beautifully too. xx vicki xx

Pam D said...

Oh well done hon xx

Donna said...

Hi Julie, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this weeks challenge and you have created such a beautiful card...your colouring is amazing and your twine border frames your image beautifully...I just might have to borrow your idea lol! Fantastic news you joining Mo's...very well deserved and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun :) Donna x

Lou said...

Hi!Oh wow Julie-Big congrats!!on your new DT post :),really *love* your card-truly sweet.
Ooh! hope you had a nice time at the Craft Barn and got some lovely crafty treats.
hugs Lou.xx

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your new DT news! Loving this card - I love that you've used the bakers twine asa border! Sheena xx

Janiel/ janny said...

hello Julie, thank you for stopping by today with your very nice comments...

CONGRATS to you dear!!! Mo's drawings are FAB!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this red and white card!!! Very very cute and simple but so well done!!!

i am going to miss u.. :o( stop by and see me.. I won't be posting like I use to.. for a while anyway... :o(
hugs, Janiel

Sharon said...

Thanks for your lovely comment Julie. I'm glad you had a good time at the Craft Barn. I love these weekends, despite the fact I tend to spend far too much!

Susie Sugar said...

Hi Julie sorry I haven't been over for a while darling.
This card is great I love how you framed the little fella with the bakers twine anchored by the card candy thats so neat
Hugs Susie xx

Susie Sugar said...

Oops I for got to say Congrats on joining Mo's Dream Team , good luck to you , you deserve it your cards are all A+ first class
xx

Kathleen said...

lovely card and love hte effect of the twine.
kathleen mc xx

Jill said...

congrats on your new DT position Julie I'm not surprised they snapped you up love your card that image is adorable hugs Jill xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Gorgeous Uru! Fabulous colouriing and I love how you've used the Baker's twine! Love Lesley