Another week closer to Christmas..... and I think the blog posts will continue to be a bit thin on the ground on the run up to Christmas as family life seems to go into overdrive but I can never resist the weekly challenge at Less is More :)
This week's theme is 'A Bit of Bling' and the perfect reason to roll out another Christmas card!!
Just some simple paper piecing with a Magenta stamp this week and some red bling to the middle tree, these were silver/clear gems that I coloured with a Promarker, as for some reason I have no red gems approaching the Christmas season!!!
The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink and the oval is an a.muse stamp. Hope you like it :)
My other exciting news is that last week Hannah had an email confirming her interview at Oxford University which is such exciting news and something she wasn't expecting after sitting a really difficult Thinking Skills Assessment. Whilst it does not mean an offer to study at Oxford is certain, not by a long chalk with 14 people for three places!, she has at least got a toe in the door and will be able to experience a piece of Oxford life when she stays for one or two days at the college for her interview in a couple of weeks time :)
We are so proud of her to get through to the interviews..... she is such a hard-worker and knows what she wants from life so I'm sure this will shine through in her interview, whatever happens I've no doubt she'll get to do what she wants to do in the future :)
I also just wanted to say how humbled I am to receive 71 comments on my silhouette card, especially when I thought I had ruined it by inking in the long shadows!! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments, that's a blog record for me :)
Right back to the usual Monday madness.... I'm going to be the hunter gatherer of the house this morning at the supermarket!! I'll try and sneak out while the ironing pile isn't looking ;)
Thanks for popping by X
Love Love Love this Jenny - its so pretty! Hugs x x
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card Jenny - the whole composition is just perfect. Your cards were a huge hit yesterday - two ladies were almost fighting over a couple of them!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised you got so many comments on your silhoutte - I must confess I went and ordered the die as soon as I'd finished drooling over it so it may well be being cased tonight if the dies arrive today ;-) Hope you don't mind me borrowing your inspiration again.
Tara x
Fab image - love the red bling, great colouring too.
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Big congratulations to Hannah! That is absolutely fabulous and wonderful to see that her hard work is paying off! Your card is gorgeous! Love how the trees are grounded. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Jenny and a very well done to Hannah its nice to see her hard work coming to fruit har har on sneaking out while the ironing pile isnt looking i am fed up with mine growing Luv Sue x
ReplyDeleteOh Jenny I LOVE coming here - your cards are ALWAYS so WONDERFUL!! And this one is ofcourse no exception - so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI.LOVE.IT!!!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Hannah on getting that interview! I'm sure she'll shine. :-)
This is such a beautiful card. Everything is really perfect on it. You must be so proud of Hannah.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Jenny, love the dimension of these trees.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter, that is wonderful news! Your card is so wonderful, I really enjoy the added texture that the paper brings to the card.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning design Jenny
ReplyDeleteLove that stamp, although In not a fan of topiary in real life
Thanks so much
mandi LIM
Beautiful card Jenny
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
Beautiful. Love the colours, the stamps, the layout AND the wonderful bling! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, Another stunning card, I love the bare tree showing off it's bling, wonderful with a perfectly fitting sentiment:0)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter, I wish her loads of luck with her UNI application, I hope she gets a place. It does sound as if she would make the most of it were it offered to her:0)
Thank you for your lovely comments on my calendars, I think they will probably be gifts, not too sure to be honest, I need someone who has a desk and needs organizing LOL A certain chap in a red coat and pants with white trimming and beard maybe?? LOL
Gay xxx
another absolutely fabulous CAS card, jenny! congrats on being the "headliner" at the paper players... your card so deserved the honor and every single one of those 71 comments!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty, Jenny. I really love this one. Well, I always do. :) Big congratulations to your daughter. What an exciting time. Ann
ReplyDeleteLove your card, Jenny. Great paper piecing. I like that Amuse oval too. Big congratulations to Hannah! That is wonderful to see that her hard work is paying off!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that stamp. How cute! Great card
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, with just the right amount of bling. Congratulations on your daughter's interview. That sounds so exciting! Also, 72 comments on your prior card--I just checked. But, the real question is--how many of those country landscape dies did you singlhandedly sell? Because I am trying to buy one when the get back in stock, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Jenny - I would love to know what paper you have used - I adore the texture :) Good luck and fingers crossed for Hannah too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a simply gorgeous card Jenny!
ReplyDeleteAll good wishes for your daughter's success at the interviews... she's done so well to get thus far.I can imagine how proud you must feel.
You deserve all those comments too Jenny!
Well done.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
What a beautiful, shiny tree Jenny and I love the paper! And congratulations to Hannah! I've got my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous the sentiment really goes well with the image too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your daughter, you must be so proud of her.
Linbyx
Love this Jenny the stamp is fabulous. Well done to Hannah, you must be so proud. Carol x
ReplyDeleteI just love the little festive berry tree - gorgeous!
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Superb card Jenny, love the texture of the cardstock and the pretty images. No wonder you rec'd so many comments on your silhouette card, (not sure if I was one of them)it is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteHow proud you must be of your clever daughter.
What a fab stamp and sentiment - a super card. All the best to your daughter for her interview - my, she must be a clever girl! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat (another) stunning cas card! I love the topiary! Gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteplus I adore the sihlouette card too, I am not surprised it got sooo many comments, truly stunning!
Hugs xx
There is nothing simple about paper piecing Jenny, my goodness this card is just stunning, love the berries on the tree in the middle, totally makes the card sing with festive feelings :)
ReplyDeleteI am beginnning to recognize your fabulous cards even before I look at the name. Wonderful card Jenny; great piecing and the bling is a perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 71 posts, you deserved it. Your card was inspiring and I used the general idea on a card I worked on this evening. Hopefully I will get to post it tomorrow. I plan to link back to your card so people can see the original that inspired me. :)
PS - Toss a towel over that ironing basket; then It can't see that you skipped out. LOL ;)
Carole
oh my this card is just so adorable... I love your creativity...
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!
ReplyDeleteJenny this is beautiful. I love the paper piecing and the bling - such a great combination. Congrats to Hannah too, on getting through to the interview stage. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
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Oh this is brilliant Jenny and congrats to Hannah and I have everything crossed for her.
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Debby
Another stunning card, I love the bare tree with it's bling, and a perfectly sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your Hannah, I wish her luck with her application for Uni, I hope she gets a place.
Jose x
Another stunning card Jenny! I really adore this design, it has the perfect amount of colour and bling!!! Watch out for that ironing pile because when you're not looking... it gets larger!
ReplyDeleteSo very pleased for Hannah - what an achievement! Loving your blingy card too Jenny - the textured card stock is a brilliant touch. Vx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Jenny and love hour 'blingy' tree.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for my lovely birthday which arrived this morning..
Anne
Another gorgeous card Jenny! Love the stamps you've used and fab blingy tree :o) Congrats to Hannah, hope her interview goes really well! Lisa x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Paper piecing was an inspiration for these stamps - and good luck to Hannah.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter! Congrats on all the comments - so very well deserved - I know I actually ordered the dies so that I could CASE (I wonder how many retailers sold out of those dies because of you!). And this card is just as unique and stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove this card - the bling on the bare tree is just super.
ReplyDeleteAnd many congratulations to Hannah - it's a big achievement getting an interview at Oxford University. Wishing her every success for the interview. Go for it!!!
Congratulations to Hannah! It's another step on the road, right? Good luck to her :)
ReplyDeleteI love this card with its 'bit of bling' - CHristmas just calls for shimmer & shine!
Beautiful card....I have just got some new stamps...so thanks for inspiring me to get them out and have a play tonight (I finally made a few cards that I liked the other day - will have to blog them soon)
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ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeously CAS, as always. Love your bling tree!:)
Such wonderful news for Hannah, too x
Hi Jenny! Oh my goodness, I have been running like a crazy person, but just wanted to check in and say hello. I love this card. I love the linen look of the background and your coloing on the topiaries is wonderful.. I love the oval that they are sitting on. The tree is just begging for that bling. Love it! So happy about Hannah's toe in the door. i will keep every good thought for her that she gets in. have a beautiful day, and watch out for that ironing pile!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Jenny, love it. My son was at Uni in Oxford ( studying molecular biology), cost us a small fortune while he was there, start saving now lol. Good luck to your daughter sure she will do well :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHope your Hannah gets more than her toe in the door you have every right to be proud of her.
Well done to Hannah and best wishes for her interview.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I like the trio of trees and your baubles. x
Jenny, as always your card is stunning. I think I might have to look out for that stamp! I know what you mean about time, it's just flying by. Hope all goes well for your daughter with her Interviews.
ReplyDeleteJo x
This is really beautiful!!! The textured cardstock really adds to it!! Congrats to Hannah!!! Good luck, too. That is a fantastic accomplishment, no matter the outcome :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny what a lovely card, the texture works great and I like the shadow oval you added. Congrats to your daughter and good luck for the interview
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This is gorgeous, Jenny, and I love your Silhouette card too! This is a fab stamp, and you coloured it beautifully
ReplyDeleteReally lovely card Jenny, beautifully stamped and paper pieced, you earn't those comments sweetie Karen x
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card, Jenny! I LOVE those three "trees"....how clever of you to paper piece! Fabulous card!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bling on your tree Jenny!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner, Jenny! I love those sweet trees and the bling on the middle one is the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your silhouette card making the LIM Showcase - it really is a stunner!
And so excited for Hannah! I know she'll knock their socks off next week!
I came here since I saw your card on lawn fawn blog! You are absolutely amazing! I became a follower! Thanks for sharing!
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