I didn't get chance to play along at Less is More last week and I really didn't want to miss another so I'm entering this card for the 'Something Shiny'challenge this week.....
I have to confess to it being a card I had already made but never used for the bling challenge I created it for...... should be okay for a shiny challenge then :0)... it's the only way I'm going to play along this week!
The font is a Lawn Fawn set and stamping it out central on the panel was going to be tricky so I stamped it out first on a large piece of card and then trimmed it to fit the base :0). The bottom half is a clear embossed Penny Black stamp with white enamel accents on the flowers.
Not sure I'm happy with the sparkle lines from the shiny bling... looks like I trapped a spider under it but Hannah assures me it's okay and that I have a vivid imagination... Lol.
Hannah finishes her A levels on Friday so this weekend we have some celebrating to do :0) She has worked so hard and now she can enjoy her summer before the rush of sorting out uni places begins in August. Next week looks just as busy with shopping trips and gathering stuff for her two week trip to Poland, organised through the local Rotary club and her Sixth Form... she's so looking forward to be going with a group of friends and helping Polish students brush up their spoken English skills, it will be quite an experience for her :0)
I'm in the process of getting together some blog candy because its the longest day and my birthday tomorrow but that will have to wait until next week too because time has escaped me this week.... ironic really when I'm pretty sure the days are getting shorter round here!!
Thanks for taking time to visit :0)
Jenny x
Well its your birthday already here in Greece as we are two hours ahead so would just like to wish you a healthy, happy and creative year surrounded by your loved ones and family. good luck to Hannah am sure she will do very well sounds like she's a real hard worker. My son finishes his exams tomorrow but has still one year left to go although we all will be breathing a sigh of relief. Love your card very stylish and gorgeous dynamic design.
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Marie
Hope you get some birthday respite from the hayfever tomorrow - it's a good excuse to eat lots of honey though if not!
ReplyDeleteLove your blingy "o"
Tara
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Hi jenny
ReplyDeleteLove your card jenny .....,
Happy birthday for tomorrow..... Congrats to Hannah... Hope she enjoys her holiday in Poland.....
Hugs sylvie xxx
Isn't hay fever the worst?? You are technically not sick...yet you are completely nonfunctional. Even if I'm not sneezing, my eyes itch and hurt and water so much, it's had to craft! I do love what you put together...so classy!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Jenny...Hannah was right, it looks fine, and very classy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthay! Wishing you a lovely day x
Hope Hannah has a well deserved trip to Poland.
The longest day already! We haven't had any summer, yet xx
Sorry! I meant to say...Hope Hannah enjoys her well deserved trip to Poland...it's late lol! xx
ReplyDeleteLOL! I totally see the squashed spider! It's an awesome card though - really elegant with the embossing and every time you use this font I say I want it. Must get organised and order it!
ReplyDeleteIt's after midnight in the UK now so happy happy birthday, my friend! Hope everyone spoils you rotten today!
Happy early birthday to you! Congratulations to your daughter as well. This is one cool card, the bling really stands out, and once again, so clever!
ReplyDeletea lovely card for the challenge, jenny! happy birthday!! (i'm sorry that you are suffering from allergies!)
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Jenny! I like your shiny "O" and I knew those were sparkle lines and not a spider. :) Happy birthday tomorrow! Ann Y.
ReplyDeleteGenius to spell out the letters first and then cut the paper! I had to laugh about the trapped spider, but really I never thought that when I saw it! All I saw was "something shiny!"
ReplyDeleteThe spider bit just made me SMILE!
ReplyDeleteGreat card... wishing you a great day!
Happy birthday, Jenny! God bless you and give you peace, joy and love!
ReplyDeleteLove, Sasha
Happy Birthday Jenny!
ReplyDeleteWe missed you last week, your cards are always such an inspiration to so many!
It looks like things are busy as usual in your household!
This card is super and I really had a chuckle when I read the bit about the squashed spider... I hadn't thought it, but once the idea was in my head I had to smile when I looked at it!
Have a great day and thanks so much.
Chrissie
"Less is More"
That's such an elegant card Jenny. I have that Penny Black stamp and really should use it more. Like the others, I didn't see the spider until you mentioned it but that's the best place for them in my opinion. Happy birthday too. I believe birthday cake is a known antidote to hayfever. Pat x
ReplyDeleteWhat a very elegant card Jenny (well apart from the squashed spider LOL! You really shouldn't have mentioned that!) Love the tone on tone clear embossing at the bottom. Hope all goes well for Hannah's last exams - it looks as if she has some fabulous things lined up for the summer. Enjoy your birthday!
ReplyDeleteVicky x
this is wonderful Jenny.. i lOVE the "o".. you are amazing! hugs
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful birthday Jenny! Congrats to Hannah! Your card is very stylish. I laughed when you talked about the bling (spider)..lol Take care and have an awesome week :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely card. Your sparkle is lovely as the o. I love the softness of your bottom border. Hope all goes well with Hannah's exams and your hay fever gets better. x
ReplyDeleteVey elegant card Jenny. Have a lovely day tomorrow! xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous shiny congrats card. Congrats to Hannah.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Jenny....wishing you a very happy birthday
ReplyDeleteAnne
Happy Birthday Jenny...I hope you have a fantastic day filled with lots of cake and gifts... :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous...
Always love your cards - you really are very talented. Love seeing what you create. Have a very Happy Birthday, best wishes, Karen
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, always look forward to seeing what you have created. I hope you have a very Happy Birthday, best wishes Karen
ReplyDelete"happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you.....happy birthday dear jen-ny....happy birthday toooo youuuuu"!!!
ReplyDeleteAren't you glad you can't hear me singing that ;0)
Hope you have a fab day although sorry to hear you are feeling bad (can sympathise...don't get me started about my sinuses!!!!)
anyway .....fab smart bling/shiny card and love that font!!
Good luck to Hannah it all sounds exciting.
Diane
A beautifully simple and elegant card! I do like the subtle pattern too.
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a fantastic day! Have a good weekend with Hannah too - her trip sounds so exciting.
Happy Birthday Jenny!! Hope your day is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteps FAB card, love the bling 'O'
Happy Birthday. With the time difference, it's probably already your birthday. I hope you have a wonderful day. This is a super card, and I'm so glad that you got a little time to play, and sad that your allergies are being so nasty this season.
ReplyDeleteours are DEFINITELY getting shorter! Funny how the holidays are always so much busier than routine life, goes against the grain i am sure it's not meant to be this way! .. the card is so gorgeous, love the big bling :)
ReplyDeleteYou too, huh? My usual 2 allergy tabs can't quite cut it at the moment either, and when it gets bad enough for the Benadryl it's say goodnight, Gracie. There's only so much nose-blowing and congestion you can handle!
ReplyDeleteNow that you've confessed to the spider I can see it - but I never would have thought so otherwise! Coincidence that there's 8 rays of shine :)
Big congratulations to Hannah, finishing is such a rush!
Happy birthday for yesterday! and congratulations to Hannah for finishing! I really love the simple elegance of this card. The something shiny is perfectly in proportion.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jenny, sorry I haven't been about lately to comment. I love the embossing on the bottom half, so pretty and I love the font on the wording. Happy belated Birthday to you, I hope you had a great day xx
ReplyDeleteSuperb card Jenny
ReplyDeleteI see how it could be a squashed spider heehe.
Happy birthday to you for Thursday, hadn't realised our little Joe was born on your birthday
Missed you last week
Thanks so much
mandi
"Less is More"
Belated birthday wishes Jenny ~ hope you had a good one! I love the bling on your card, It's so elegant with all the flourishes. Sarah xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...Gorgeous...Stunning...the kinda card I wish I was getting. Will you make me one just like IF I ever get married? ;)
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