Saturday, 7 December 2013

Sneak Peak No. 2

Hi Bloggers.

I keep forgetting to re-draw the giveaway for the 1100 followers candy as the last winner did not claim their prize either. Rather than go on doing a draw, I'll give the prize at random to someone who leaves a comment on this post. I'll draw a winner lunchime on Monday (9th). So, leave a comment below (nice ones please!) to be in the chance to win.

For whoever it was that asked, yes Ally Pally is going ahead in April and September as usual next year.

As promised, here's another sneak peak from the shows tomorrow -

Something a bit different from me. I nearly always do cards but I was given this plaque and just fancied doing it up for a baby girl.

The plaque is from a company called Pronty and Hels has been demonstrating their products on Create & Craft recently.

I started by covering the surface with Victorian Velvet Distress Paint. Once that was dry I went over the top with Pastel Pink Watercolour from the Cosmic Shimmer Pastels Watercolour Set. I added some Pink Taffeta Stickles to the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the stork from the Justrite Special Delivery Clear Stamp Set and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Cosmic Tone Matt Drawing Ink from the Skin Tones Set, Weathered Wood and Wild Honey Distress Markers and Cosmic Shimmer Pastel Pink Watercolour Paint. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 4 and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.

I stamped the little booties from the same stamp set using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and cut them out.

I stamped the Girl Banner from the same stamp set using Victorian Velvet and cut it out.

I tied a bow using Rose Satin Edged Organza and added a Pink Dazzler.

Job Done!

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

62 comments:

  1. Hi Julia. Lovely plaque! It is so sweet. I love the retro/ old fashioned images, perfectly coloured as usual :) Can't believe you had 2 people not claiming candy! Have a good weekend. Take care.

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  2. Hi Julia
    What a stunning plaque love the whole thing the colour are so soft and you would be able to use it for a boy to thank you for sharing Tracy w x

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  3. Morning Julia. Thank you very much I must have a go at this one it has come at the right time. I have a new great granddaughter eleven days old Take care Kitty

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  4. This is delightful, Julia! Looking forward to tomorrow!

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  5. Morning Julia and Wattsonettes, Happy Saturday. Congrats Kitty how wonderful, a new little Princess in the family.
    Love this Julia. Nowt more to say really, if you love something, you lurrrve something : )

    Good luck for the Sunday Tool Shed (hope you're with a decent presenter)

    Saturday Smiles to Julia and ALL Wattsonettes xxx

    Lancashire Steph xx

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  6. What a gorgeous new baby card. Thanks for sharing Julia. Jax

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  7. I love the plaque Julia well done love Jean Z xx

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  8. Hi Julia this is really beautiful and is a truly lovely keepsake for a new parents, It would look nice on a nursery wall. Nice change from cards, equally design would make a lovely card. Thanks for inspiration. X

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  9. How lovely, I don't have a lot of craft stuff for baby cards so I can't wait even more now for the shows. Only one more sleep to go xxxxxx

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  10. Morning Julia,

    Gorgeous card. How could you not love the expression on the storks face. X

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  11. Good morning Julia the plaque is gorgeous. I don't usually make things like this but I am tempted to give it a go. I hope your prep is going well I am looking forward to tomorrow's shows. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  12. Fab stamps, the stork is adorable and I love the banner stamp. I normally don't do "cute" but this makes a perfect keepsake for a new baby. Have a fab weekend and good luck with the shows x

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  13. Morning Julia,
    What a fabulous keepsake for new parents, a great image and you have coloured it so beautifully. Looking forward to your shows tomorrow.
    Lydia
    X

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  14. Julia this is gorgeous... I want one in blue. Our daughter is having her first baby in February ( our first grandchild) and its a boy. Would look really good in the nursery. I will have to hunt out a plaque
    Sue xxx

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  15. Hi Julia, Love what you've designed with this stamp. It's so pretty. We all need the basics for "hatched, matched and despatched" so this stamp would be a lovely addition to any stash. Have a good show , I'll be watching

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  16. Morning Julia, Woweeeeee !! I love this hanging, the colours are gorgeous, the new stamps are stunning, the ribbon is gorgeous. A stunning piece.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  17. Hello Julia, what a lovely piece of work, love the colours, that stamp is fantastic, this is a must have set. Already have some of the mdf stuff, so really must give it a go. Bx

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  18. Hi Julia. Love the plaque and think this is a lovely present for any new baby. Good luck tomorrow - hope you are with Leonie tomorrow as you two seem to get on so well together.

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  19. Stunning plaque Julia, perfect for the nursery. Looking forward to tomorrow

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  20. Hi Julia. It certainly is good to do something different once in a while. I so love this plaque. What a beautiful gift it would make. It's such a pretty image and I think it will be on my buying list for tomorrow.

    Love Val x

    Love Val x

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  21. Gorgeous card and very different love the colours xx hazel

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  22. arghhh why weren't these on a couple of weeks ago!! I have to make three new baby cards tomorrow, twin girls and a boy, and the stork stamp would have been just right for all of them..... cant wait to watch you while I craft tomorrow x

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  23. This is gorgeous, I love it xx
    Alison

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  24. Hi Julia,

    I just love this card - perfect for a new little one.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  25. Love it, I love all the things you make, I have learnt such a lot from you as a new crafter. You are inspiring so keep up all the good work.
    Hugs Patricia Board

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  26. Gorgeous plaque Julia and what a fabulous stamp. Looking forward to your shows tomorrow - these sneak peeks have really whetted my appetite! Pat x

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  27. Gorgeous plaque Julia fabulous stamps shows on record and I hope to be watching.

    MaggieH

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  28. Morning Julia, WOW WOW WOW absolutely fabulous love it, the stamps look
    fantastic and you have done a great job with the plaque any mum would be over
    the moon to receive it i now I would.
    Nancyd xx

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  29. Hi Julia,

    This is adorable, the stamp is divine, I bet they will sell out tomorrow.

    Hope you have some great show.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  30. Ooh, love the stamp. Mr Stork looks splendid in his top hat. So glad your teasing is almost over, and we get to see the shows soon. I do hope you get a present who doesn't butt in, in every sentence!

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  31. Love the plaque it is so pretty,good to do something a bit different now and again.Also think the stork stamp is amazing,a different take on a common theme for babies-brilliant!

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  32. Hi Julia
    Fabulous plaque and what a lovely stamp. Any new mum would be over the moon to receive this. And what a keepsake it would be for the baby girl. I shall be recording your shows as usual.

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  33. Hi Julia
    What a beautiful gift for a new baby. It's smashing and makes a lovely change for you. Really looking forward to Tool Shed tomorrow,recorder already set.
    Love Jan x x

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  34. Lovely to see you doing something a bit different Julia. Would make a lovely gift.
    Heather

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  35. This is a lovely plaque Julia, such a lovely stamp and unusual too which is suitable for any sex. Gorgeous.

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  36. This is definitely different for you Julia, but I like it. It would make a lovely gift for a nursery. The stork reminds me of the one in 'Dumbo' (can't think why that popped into my head it must be at least 30,years since I saw the film)!

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  37. Hello Julia, WOW this is sooo cute and the stamps are adorable a change from the usual baby stamps, Your colouring is beautiful. Any new Mum would be over the moon to receive this wonderful keepsake. Can't believe that you have had two non-claimers. Happy prepping and look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  38. What a lovely idea. That stamp is just a little bit different and I love the colours. Another fab project Julia.
    Happy Crafting x Chris K

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  39. Hi Julia, a gorgeous piece of artwork. I saw Hels demoing these plaques and they are so versatile. Good luck with tomorrows shows. I have the recorder set. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  40. Hi Julia, I love it! I really like the stamps.

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  41. Julia,
    I like the concept of stamping onto something besides paper. Nice job.

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  42. loving the plaque Julia really different from usual but great, would love to win the draw and will be recording tool shed whilst at church bye for now

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  43. Hi Julia, I loved what Hels did with the plaques but this is so different and what a lovely gift to announce a new arrival, really pretty and a lovely keepsake. Looking forward to tomorrow's show, best wishes Jackie D

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  44. Hello Julia
    Looking forward to the shows tomorrow and seeing your demos.
    I agree this would make a lovely gift, it is very inspiring watching Hels and yourself do your magic, I usually want everything and need everything!.
    Have a great time!

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  45. Hi Julia, I do like plaque's and your can have a name added (when known), and change colour for boys and twins. Looking forward to your shows tomorrow.
    X Ros

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  46. Hi Julia love this the whole idea is stunning thank you for the inspiration
    Ita

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  47. Hi Julia

    Awwww how cute is that? I love it.!!! Makes me wanna go dig out all my stuff and see what I can come up with. Very pretty indeed would work well in card format too was looking to do something different and hey u answered my thoughts lol
    Looking forward to watching tomorrows shows
    Love Tracy from killie xx

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  48. Simply stunning Julia. I love this stamp

    Xx sandra

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  49. Hi Julia, super project, if the name were added aswell it would make a great nursery wall or door plaque for the new little one - mind it is a great plaque for a little one as it is. Can't wait to see all of the goodies on the shows. HAve put the Ally Pally dates in my diary too.

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  50. Really lovely card Julia, very pretty colours and I Love the stork

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  51. What a quirky stamp, I really like it. I have just started to make things to use in the home and keep rather than just cards so this is a great post for me, though I think I am well past the Mr Stork stage. Will be watching your shows tomorrow xx

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  52. Another beautiful card Julia. Can't wait to see your demos tomorrow

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  53. This is lovely wish l needed to make a baby card. x

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  54. l saw this and thought thats different for Julia, then read your words, lts really lovely, love the colour, l have started decorating mdf, and will use the shimmer and stickles on mine, thanks for sharing, x sam

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  55. I do like this card Julia. Love the stork and his serious face!! Must look for these stamps. Thanks for sharing such a pretty card.
    Janet (from Kent)

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  56. Hi Julia, what a simple but effective alternative to a card, for a new arrival and a nice keepsake.
    I check your Blog daily to see your inspirational designs and look forward to seeing your shows on C&C on Sunday. I've recently ordered for myself the Just Rite Black - Eyed Susan Vintage Labels Stamp set and Matching Dies and eagerly await seeing some card designs using these on Sunday's shows.
    Angela ( from South Wales )

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  57. Hi Julia
    I'm looking forward to the tool shed today. Will have to see a recording of it, so I hope there are not too many sell outs!
    Best wishes
    Anne O

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  58. Pretty in pink Julia. How special that round be to receive a plaque on the birth of a daughter, especially one from you. Great project. Xx

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  59. Morning Julia
    Fabulous plaque, a brilliant keepsake. These new stamps are great and so useful.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  60. So pretty. I love watching your demos on C & C. They give me lots of ideas and now I've found your blog I find even more. Thank You.

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  61. Lovely as usual Julia! Love the blog post and nearly always watch when you are on tv.

    Love Sue B xx

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  62. Gorgeous plaque Julia, thanks for the chance to win the re-draw. Take care. Jen xxx

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