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Saturday 31 July 2010

Eternal City

Today sees us in the Eternal City, seeped in history where gladiators once fought to the death something Russel Crow knows a bit about. A few pennies into the famous fountain above will make sure you return, or so the saying goes.

Despite visiting this City many times there is always something new to see and I never tire or returning be it for a week or a day. It really is my favourite Capital City in the World.

On to challenges now, first Polkadoodles where the boss Nikky has set our challenge and wants us to make something generic that will work for a male or female. She also wants us to use at least two Polkadoodle products on our project.


So I have made a word book spelling BIRTHDAY which I created on the Cricut using the DS and Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. I selected coordinating papers from Candy Doodles CD.........I just love this lime and black combo. I stamped the ladybird trail from the unmounted stamp set several times, cut into strips and ran them across the bottom of each page.

The greeting on the front is from the new Paper Boutique Christmas CD, I used the Zutter to create a spine and tied it with cord and raffia.........I am really pleased with myself as I just knew this lovely lime coloured raffia from the wrapping on some flowers months ago would come in useful one day.

Next candy clue is tomorrow...........half way there now.
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66 comments:

  1. Helen31 July 2010 at 08:08

    Brenada I am really enjoying your holiday!! Are you worn out yet?
    Today, you are visiting Rome, hope you have fun.

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  2. Helen31 July 2010 at 08:08

    Sorry, forgot to mention - LOVE that word book!

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  3. Eunice Jacskon31 July 2010 at 08:21

    Rome in Italy, sweeet

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  4. Unknown31 July 2010 at 08:41

    Owww Brenda ... I so agree with you, I've visited Rome myself many times too and I never get bored, there is always something new to see and you must always go visit the fountain to drop your coin for your wishes :) Enjoy your holiday xx

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  5. anndees31 July 2010 at 08:42

    You are in Rome and it is one place I have been. It was fun to see people dressing up as gladiators charging you to have a photo taken with them, then standing there having a fag!!
    Then of course the amazing swarms of starlings at the Termini that move as one. I'm sorry I'm going on a bit. Hope you are having fun.
    Anne x

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  6. ☼ Cheryl*31 July 2010 at 08:45

    Beautiful book, Brenda!!
    Your in Rome today xxx

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  7. Lisa31 July 2010 at 08:48

    Hi Brenda, I think you are in Rome! I have never been but it looks truly beautiful. Hope you are having a wonderful time.

    Lisa x

    PS: Your word book is fab! I love the papers.

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  8. Linapyssel31 July 2010 at 09:04

    I absolutley love this album you made Brenda. I feel I`m now totally convinsed to by the cricut machine that a friend wants to sell to me!!
    Winning chanses on the challenge are great for you!!

    I imagine you have a swell time in ROME not to hot though Ihope!!
    Hugs lina

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  9. Kathy Rogers31 July 2010 at 09:05

    You are in Rome, and I love the word book. I agree the black & lime combo is stunning.

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  10. Juut31 July 2010 at 09:31

    Rome!! What a great and beautiful city. I was there last year. It was very hot, but so nice.
    I hope you enjoy your trip.

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  11. Craftnut31 July 2010 at 09:44

    You are in Rome today Brenda. Bella! Tracy x

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  12. sandra31 July 2010 at 09:52

    Didn't have to google for this one!lol.
    You are in Rome!
    Have fun!
    And great spelling book you made!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  13. fusiafscrapping31 July 2010 at 10:08

    Are you visiting Rome today?
    One of my favourite movies Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck took place there.

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  14. mckinkle31 July 2010 at 10:15

    Oh the Trevi Fountain in Rome, how beautiful it looks! Enjoy your day!

    Stunning word book, love the fresh colours!

    Keryn x

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  15. Mirabelka31 July 2010 at 11:26

    You're a lucky girl!!! You are in Rome! What a great cruise!

    Word book is fabulous!

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  16. Tracy31 July 2010 at 11:44

    Isn't Rome beautiful, your seeing some wonderful places Brenda. Gorgeous book and I love the papers on it.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  17. CG31 July 2010 at 11:49

    Rome, Italy.

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  18. Anne31 July 2010 at 12:56

    Hi Brendy, you're in ROME. Looks wonderful, somewhere I'd love to visit. Hugs x

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  19. Teresa Carini31 July 2010 at 13:05

    Hi Brenda! what a beautiful city you're visiting today! the city of Rome! and beautiful picture you added to the Trevi Fountain! is one of the places I dream to know!
    What beautiful work you did! good choice of colors and if it is true that work well for men or women! very nice!
    See you at the next stage!

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  20. Lynne K31 July 2010 at 13:20

    Hi Brenda, you're in Rome today! Your word book is great. I'd love to make one but never got round to it - maybe an idea for our next blog girl get-together?? xx

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  21. Serendipity Stamping31 July 2010 at 13:43

    Ahhh Trevi Fontain in Rome. Never been to any of these countries, so I am having a great adventure with you.

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  22. Tanja31 July 2010 at 13:55

    You are in Rome today, aren't you?

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  23. Unknown31 July 2010 at 14:17

    Now 'ROME' would be a dream come true I was hoping to go on my 40th but never enough money sniff, your so lucky to have been many times.
    Nice papers on the word book hun it must be nearly time you got home? enjoy the cruse (so green ha ha)

    Love Dawn xx

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  24. Courtney31 July 2010 at 14:51

    How beautiful! Today you are in Rome...You lucky duck! Have fun!

    ~Courtney~

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  25. mae31 July 2010 at 14:52

    Hello! What a beautiful picture! you are in Rome, the Trevi Fountain! ohhh! beautiful!!
    I love the colors of your book! Very nice work!

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  26. Cherry31 July 2010 at 14:54

    Beautiful word book Brenda and I hope you are relaxing with a grande ice-cream in Rome - what flavour is your favourite I wonder? Hugs Cherry XXX

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  27. Lisa Jane31 July 2010 at 14:54

    Hi Brenda - You lucky thing Rome ( which is where you are today) is a place i would love to visit . So much to see. Enjoy your time there.
    Fab word book i love the colours
    Lisa ;)

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  28. Kras31 July 2010 at 14:59

    And I'm very happy for you. Enjoy many of the beautiful album. The story does not stop at ca. You are in Rome. Tomorrow wait eagerly to see where you are.

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  29. Ms. Jen31 July 2010 at 15:18

    You lucky lucky girl. I would love to go to Rome. This birthday book is so adorable!

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  30. Sarah31 July 2010 at 15:40

    Your word book is gorgeous Brenda, love the papers x

    You're in Rome x

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  31. Sara31 July 2010 at 18:33

    This is Rome!! I love this city, i'm italien and i've been there two times..i could never forget the days i've spent here!!
    Very nice your card, i love polkadots!! :)
    Sara - iloveM

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  32. ladyjanet_5631 July 2010 at 20:33

    You know the saying when in ROME, seems like your having a good time, love the book, Janet T

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  33. La Vikinga31 July 2010 at 20:48

    You are in ROME - Anika Ekberg was ther taking a little bath once...

    Charlotta

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  34. Maria Laura Martins31 July 2010 at 21:07

    You're in Rome ... Also I've never been there, but it seems pretty!

    I loved the colors the book.

    Bon voyage!

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  35. Linda W31 July 2010 at 22:03

    Hi Brenda, a very lovely birthday book, the colours are great. I think you must be in Rome! I've never been but hopefully one day! Linda x

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  36. kaos31 July 2010 at 22:17

    Roma -oh I am so jealous - what a great trip you must have!

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  37. Merry31 July 2010 at 22:34

    Rome is the place you are in today. I have a jigsaw of the above the fountain and that is as close as I will probably ever get to it. Love the book you created.

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  38. Lynda31 July 2010 at 22:53

    Fabulous Birthday Book Brenda - What a fabulous holiday you must be having too. Bet Rome is wonderful.

    Love Lynda xxx

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  39. Rufus1 August 2010 at 05:29

    Rome! What a marvelous time you must be having!
    R/

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  40. Anonymous1 August 2010 at 06:07

    you're in Rome and that the photo is the Trevi Fountain ... perhaps helped by the fact of being Italian and proud of it.

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  41. gocanucksgo1 August 2010 at 06:41

    I didn't have to google this one today lol. Rome! The word book looks fantastic. It definately could work for any gender. Keep up the great work =)

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  42. Sandra1 August 2010 at 07:22

    Hi Brenda,
    love the trevi fountain, also dropped a coin in there in 2001, but haven't made it back to Rome since then...
    Great book, these little bugs and the papers look gorgeous.
    Hugs Sandra

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  43. Claire1 August 2010 at 08:09

    Gorgeous photo, Rome is such a beautiful place.
    Love that word book, fab colours
    Claire xx

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  44. Elsina1 August 2010 at 10:34

    you are in Rome, my favorite city!

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  45. Dragonlady1 August 2010 at 10:53

    Hi there

    Lovely Birthday Book. THat would be Rome. I still haven't returned so my penny is still waiting for me!!!!

    Hugs Ali x

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  46. Lesley Edmonds1 August 2010 at 11:40

    This is such a fab little book. Love the colours.
    Are you in Rome today?

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  47. iReneM1 August 2010 at 14:51

    Cor! Lovely word book, Brenda.
    I have been to Italy but have never visited Rome.

    x

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  48. lisa1 August 2010 at 15:26

    Another place on my wish list, Brenda. You're in beautiful Rome today.
    Hugs Lisax

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  49. Maarit at Violets Corner1 August 2010 at 19:20

    Rome! My favourite city too :)

    Fab word book!

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  50. Butterflies1 August 2010 at 19:27

    Rome, looks lovely and so does your card!

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  51. SannaS1 August 2010 at 22:06

    aaaahhh, Rome!! Gorgeous city with all those fabulous places to go!! =)
    Gorgeous word book!!!
    Hugs, SannaS

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  52. Juls2 August 2010 at 18:08

    hope you are enjoying your hols!! Love the wordbook..so fun and funky!!! Love the polka dots!! Hugs Juls

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  53. Rosa Forino3 August 2010 at 15:03

    sei nella mia città roma... ecco
    ciaooo
    goccedioceano2000(at)libero(dot)it
    blog creative: http://kreattiva.blogspot.com/

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  54. HeARTworks3 August 2010 at 15:10

    I love Rome- except for all the graffiti!

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  55. Sarah A3 August 2010 at 20:19

    I have always loved visitin Romae as there is alwasy something new to discovver that I didn't see the last time I visited!

    Sarah x

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  56. peggy aplSEEDS4 August 2010 at 06:13

    Rome! i wish i could go back to visit

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  57. Jackie4 August 2010 at 12:20

    Love the word book!

    You went to Rome.

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  58. HazelQ4 August 2010 at 16:30

    I believe you are in Rome, that's actually one of the cities I'm dying to visit! Nice word book :)
    Hugs
    Hazel

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  59. Lora4 August 2010 at 16:31

    Love the word book!
    You are in Rome this time :)
    Lora x

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  60. flummy (sigrid)5 August 2010 at 09:24

    Hey!!! I hope you enjoyed the time in Rome!! I've never been there...

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  61. Sarenka5 August 2010 at 09:54

    You went to Rome.

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  62. Skrapbuker5 August 2010 at 17:59

    Rooooooooome! This is definitely a must visit for me sometime in my lifetime!

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  63. Tigs5 August 2010 at 21:12

    You are in Rome.
    Love the birthday book you've made.

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  64. Tanya6 August 2010 at 17:07

    Beautiful book!
    Rome - fantastic city!!!

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  65. Jessica L7 August 2010 at 07:44

    Rome...beautiful city. And a lovely book!

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  66. fall protection for roofers30 January 2012 at 11:20

    It is informative post. I like this city. I excited for gonna this city. I also visit in my summer vacation. I like your blog. Thanks for share with us.

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