Willow Sketchie Challenge - 28th June - 'Sparkle and Shine'

Hi Everyone,
How are you doing today???  The weather has been really nice (for a change!!!), I was saying to you last week that I had been taking part in a Stroke Trial, well today's the last day of being wired up and doing all the exercises, I now have started seeing tiny improvements, only little ones but it's a bonus.  Still have to go for my MRI scan on Friday, this is followed by 3 follow up appointments, but I think it has been successful.  I was also saying about my Mum, that last week we had to go to the Non-Hodgekins Lymphoma appointment, well I can reveal after months / a year of worrying she is now in Remission, you have no idea that the weight has been lifted.
Now, we are looking for a selection of additional DT members to join our expanding challenge blog.What do we ask of our DT members?You will need to produce 1 card per week, you will need to have an updated blog and above all love what we do at Willow Designs.  In particular, we are looking for those crafter's who love to colour!
Willow Designs has been steadily expanding over the last few years and are excited to be exhibiting at our very first Hobbycrafts at Birmingham NEC this November. If you would like to be part of our team please email sales@willowdesignstamps.com giving a brief bio and a link to your blog as well as a list of all current design teams you participate in (if any).
Once your submission has been received you will receive an automated response.Deadline for all submissions is Monday 2nd July 2012 

Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, and of course the Top Three, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you all for following my sketch or following my Theme or both. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Pauline, and she has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Make it Sparkle and Shine' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you need to make it 'Sparkle and Shine'.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well, onto my Card for some inspiration:

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Take it Easy - Polly Pickleberry - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban, Gems - Stash, Martha Stewart Punch, Butterflies - Crafts Too

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 4th July at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #25 - Anything GoesMy Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Challenge #63 - Favourite StampCrafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #176 - Embellish It!

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 'Round and Round We Go!!!'

Hi Everyone,
I hope we doing OK, it's a shame about the weather, it was lovely a day ago and the it started to rain and it hasn't stopped yet!!!  It seems weird that we are in the height of Summer, oh well we just have to make the best of it.
 Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your Swirls were wonderful.  I was amazed by all of those who entered.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).

Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 

'Round and Round We Go!!!'

with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project must follow the Sketch.  We would love to see all types of creations (ex. cards, scrap layouts, boxes, bags, 3D etc) anything that strikes your fancy. 

The Sketch is:

I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Dude - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Stash, Design Papers - Wellington 

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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 3rd July to enter our 'Round and Round We Go!!!' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenge:
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Challenge #21 - One for the Boys

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #127 - 'Cute and Girly'

Hi Everyone,
I hope we're feeling all right???  I trust we are, I know for a fact that I am, and that's even with all the physio that I am currently undergoing, it's all right it ends at then end of the week, I'll be sorry to see it go, so I am carrying it on.
Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.
This week we are Sponsored by:

And their offering £10.00 to spend at their Store, how lucky!!!

The theme of the challenge is simply called . . .
"Cute and Girly"
You can interpret it as you wish, it could include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.
Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Mabel Lucie Attwell, Sentiment - Mabel Lucie Atwell, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Flower - Create and Craft, Gem - Kanban

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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Cute and Girly" to create your Card / Project this week.
Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
CAS-ual Fridays Challenge - CFC58 - PinkIncy Wincy Designs Challenge - Anything GoesLove to Create Challenge - Challenge #21 - Anything GoesParty Time Tuesdays Challenge - PTT #74 - Anything GoesI Love Pro-markers Challenge - #123 - Anything GoesSketches by Carly - Sketch #59

Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge - Challenge #112 - Sam's Sketch

Hi Everyone,
I hope your OK, I am fine.  This weather is getting me down though, I have had to pull out my old Winter clothes I am so cold.  I wouldn't say anything but a couple of days ago, it was the 1st day of Summer.  Well, they say that it got to get warmer by next week, I hope so.
Well, I have to go to the Sobell House Team's work afternoon tea party, how nice of them to treat their volunteers this way, it's lovely.  I have been a volunteer for 6 months now, and I am really enjoying it, I volunteer on a Tuesday from 10am to 2pm.  It's such good fun.
Well, lets get on with the Challenge.  It's Sunday and that means it's Sunday Sketch and Stamp, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project. 
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Sam.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Wee Stamps, Sentiment - Wee Stamps, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Gems - Kanban

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If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 30th June to submit your entry using the InLinkz widget on the main Sunday Sketch and Stamp page.
And don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges:
Passion for Pro-makers Challenge - Week 154 - Glitter and PastelsCharisma Cardz Challenge - Challenge #24 - Summer!Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Challenge #222 - Here Comes Summer!Delightful Sketches - Delightfully Anything GoesMoving Along With The Times - Happy 3rd Birthday MAWTTPaperPlay Challenges - '12 - Week 25 - Use a DieSweet Stampin' Challenge - Ribbons and Bows2 Sisters Challenge - Challenge #97 - Anything GoesBasic Grey Challenges - Challenge #71 - Favourite Colour Combo

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 21st June - 'Bright and Bold' + DT Call

Hi Everyone,
This morning I have gone to the Stroke Trial at my local hospital, it is where they wire up my brain and then I have to do some hand and arm exercises (my bad arm), I have to do this for 2 weeks, every single day.  I'm not feeling tired or anything yet, and I have seen some improvement, and it's only day 4.  After that we are going to another hospital, for my Mum's hospital appointment, my Mum has Non-Hodgekins Lymphoma, cancer hits everyone we love, lets hope there's no change.
Now, we are looking for a selection of additional DT members to join our expanding challenge blog.What do we ask of our DT members?You will need to produce 1 card per week, you will need to have an updated blog and above all love what we do at Willow Designs.In particular, we are looking for those crafters who love to colour!
Willow Designs has been steadily expanding over the last few years and are excited to be exhibiting at our very first Hobbycrafts at Birmingham NEC this November. If you would like to be part of our team please email sales@willowdesignstamps.com giving a brief bio and a link to your blog as well as a list of all current design teams you participate in (if any).
Once your submission has been received you will receive an automated response.Deadline for all submissions is Monday 2nd July 2012 

Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, and of course the Top Three, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you all for following my sketch or following my Theme or both. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Kelly, and she has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Bright and Bold' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs to be bright and bold.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well, onto my Card for some inspiration:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Fairy Dance - Willow Designs, Sentiment - Garden Accessories Stamp Set - Mabel Lucie Attwell, Design Papers - Stash, Flower - Carol's Crafts, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban, Gems - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 27th June at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 'Swirls'

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well???  I am at my Stroke Trial as this goes live, so in case there is a problem I sort it out on my return.  If you want to find out about the Stroke Trial, just look at my last project and you will get just a short into into it.
Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your tags were wonderful.  I was amazed by all of those who entered.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 
'Swirls'
with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project must have some form of Swirls!  We would love to see all types of creations (ex. cards, scrap layouts, boxes, bags, 3D etc) anything that strikes your fancy. 
I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Hi Cousin Isobel - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Have a Wonderful Day - Mabel Lucie Attwell, Design Paper - Stash, Swirls - Stash, Embossing Folder - Swirls, Gems - Kanban

Side View
You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 26th June to enter our 'Swirls' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #126 - 'Polka Dots'

Hi Everyone,
Hope you are well and enjoying the sun (for the time being!!!).  I am loving it, it's so nice and makes me cheerful, kind of nice to be alive.  Well, at the moment I am taking part in a Stroke Trial, where I get wired up to this box, they send electric simulation through my brain (trouble is they have to find it first!!!) and I have physio, to see if it makes my arm better.  I don't know but I am only on day two of fourteen!!!  We'll see.
Well I am hosting today, and I'm so excited about it.  Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.
This week we are Sponsored by:

My theme of the challenge is simply called . . .
"Polka Dots"
You can interpret it as you wish, it could include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.
It was very nice of Bugaboo Stamps who offered us a choice of Digi's play with.  Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Theodore Birthday Sign - Bugaboo Stamps, Design Papers - Stash, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Polka Dots" to create your Card / Project this week.
Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.

Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - Midway Reminder - 'One for the Boys'

Hi Everyone,
Wishing you a Happy Father's Day, I hope your all treating your Father well, time for him to relax, what are you saying 'he's always relaxed'!!!  It's also time for you to think of those people who have lost their Father, it's been 2 1/2 years since I lost my Dad to Cancer.  It will not stop me thinking about him though.
 Just to let you know that you still have time to enter the Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge, this months Challenge, it's called "One for the Boy's".  This is simple all we want this month is to make a card/project that you would be able to give to a Male, this could be a Father's Day Card or a Male Birthday, it's simple.  However, the main Image is a Teddy Bear.

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Can you See Me Too - Teddy Bo, Sentiment - You're a Star - Teddy Bo, Design Papers - Carol's Crafts, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Card Candy - Craftwork Cards

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You've got until Saturday 30th June to enter the Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge with your 'One for the Boy's'. Lets see what you come up with, I'm really excited about it.
Don't forget to go over and see my team mates.  And of course leave me a message, to say whether you liked it.

I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:

Forever Friends Challenge - Challenge #38 Fortnightly Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #23 - Male Cards
Delightful Challenges - Weekly Challenges - For the Boys
Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - Challenge R#76 - Dashing Dads
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Challenge #65 - Boy Attitude
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #35 - Anything Goes 

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Challenge #3 - Summertime

Hi Everyone,
Wow!!!  It's the third Challenge with My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge.  There was so many entries for the last Challenge so I must say thank you for taking the time and taking part in the Challenge, I enjoyed looking at all of them, it was fantastic.  Thank you, the Winner can be found on the My Heart Pieces Blog, so go there and see if it was you. 
Thank you for also taking part in the Challenge Blog Hop, we hoped you enjoyed as much as we did, I certainly enjoyed all of your comments, it was fantastic.
Now onto our Challenge, this fortnight we have chosen:
'Summertime or Relaxation'
Now, all you have to do is base your card on Summertime or Relaxation. The choice is yours.
Well on with my Card, for a little inspiration:

Card Materials
 6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Nini with Watermelon - My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp, Sentiment - Me and My Big Ideas, Design Papers - Carol's Crafts, Embossing Folder - Polka Dots, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Flower - Carol's Crafts, Gems - Kanban

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So it's over to you.
You have until 30th June to enter our 'Summertime or Relaxation' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a My Heart Pieces image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us.
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:

I Love Pro-markers - Challenge #121 - Tutti Frutti

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 14th June - 'Favourite Colour Combination'

Hi Everyone,
Are you feeling OK???  I am, I feeling downright groovy (think he tablets are going to my had!!!).  No, I'm feeling fine, I had to pick the Winner and also the Top 3 from the Challenge last week that was something new.  Well, I'm off to my my Stroke Club this morning, so this is a scheduled post, so I hope everything goes OK with it, because I won't be home until this afternoon.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, and of course the Top Three, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you all for following my sketch or following my Theme or both. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Hazel, and she has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Favourite Colour Combination' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs to be in your favourite colour combination.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!


Well, onto my Card for some inspiration, you might of guessed is pink:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Fairy Wishes - Willow Designs, Sentiment - For You - Whimsy Stamps, Design Papers - Carol's Crafts, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Flower - Carol's Crafts, Charm - Local Shop, Gems - Kanban, Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Parisian Motifs

Side View
Don't forget you have till Wednesday 20th June at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.
I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - Challenge #C4C140 - CirclesStamptacular Sunday Challenge - Challenge #167 - Fairy FeverCraft your Passion Challenge - Challenge #114 - Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #125 - 'Father's Day'

Hi Everyone, 
Hope you are well???  I'm fine, I've just got to go with Mum this morning to her physio appointment, I hoe they can see that she has in fact done her exercises which she was given, 3 weeks ago.  She can see a slight change in her arm, she still can't move it, or raise it, but I am glad that she sees a change.
Well, the day is Wednesday and you know what that means, yeah!!! It's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.
This week we are Sponsored by:
Lili of the Valley
And they are offering £10.00 with their Store
The theme of the challenge is simply called . . .
"Father's Day"
You can interpret it as you wish, it could include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.
Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Fishing George - Molly Blooms Summer Collection 2010, Design Paper - Carol's Craft, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Chipboard Pieces - Alphabet Soup - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

Side View
Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Father's Day" to create your Card / Project this week.
Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Delicious Doodles The Challenges - Challenge #21 - For the Fellas
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Male Inspired
Phindy's Place - Challenge #109 - Father's Day or Masculine Cards
One Stop Craft Challenges - Challenge #186 - Father's Day
The Secret Crafter Saturday - Challenge #189 - Happy Father's Day
The Crafty Pad - Challenge #174 - Lets Here it for the Boys
Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #34 - For that Special Guy

Stamp 'n' Doodle - Tag It!!!

Hi Everyone,
I've got some good news, well I think it is!!!  Recently, Audrey felt that she had to resign, and I wish her every success in whatever she does.  Well, I was asked to be the Stamp 'n' Doodle DT Co-ordinator, I was so excited.  I had to start straight away, I'm sure you'll stay with us even if there are a few problems, they will be sorted as soon as possible.
Well on with this weeks Challenge.  We had only a few entries for the last Challenge.  I was amazed by all of the ones that decided to enter.  It must of been the Challenge, maybe it was too tough for you!!!  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner).
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 
'Tag It!!!'
with this Challenge it's really easy all you have to do is create a tag, or a card that incorporates tags in your design.  It can be for Father's Day or any theme even Christmas onto it.
I think it time that you saw my Tag, I hope my tag gives you inspiration to create yours: 

Materials
Gold Card - Stash, Image - Polar Friends - Lauren Curtis - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Christmas Wishes - Lily of the Valley, Design Paper - Holly Jolly - TPC Studio, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Create-A-Flake Three, Pearls - Kanban

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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 19th June to enter our 'Tag It!!!' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!

Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Challenge #110 - Emma's Sketch

Hi Everyone,
Gosh, I hope you are all right from the lasting downpours, and the terrible high winds that we had.  I went out yesterday afternoon, and I nearly got blown over, it was horrible.  Well ,at least we out of it now, and we can only wish for some better weather.
Well, lets get on with the Challenge.  It's Sunday and that means it's Sunday Sketch and Stamp, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project. 
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Emma.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Queen for a Day - Robyn's Digital Fetish, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Design Papers - Stash, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

Side View
If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 16th June to submit your entry using the InLinkz widget on the main Sunday Sketch and Stamp page.
And don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:
Passion for Pro-markers - Red, White and Blue