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Thursday 30 August 2012

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 30th August - 'Gingham'

Hi Everyone,

Gosh, where has the sun gone???  And who thought of replacing it with all this rain, it's so cold.
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. 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 amazing, wonderful, and absolutely talented Anne-Marie (oh, me then!!!).  I have the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Gingham'

All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you can make anything as long as you follow the theme of gingham.

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 Jingles - Willow Designs, Designer Papers - Kitchy Kitchen - Melissa Frances, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Glitter - Butterfly Trails - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban


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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 5th September at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.
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My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Challenge #8 - 'Layers'

Hi Everyone,

Wow!!!  It's the 30th August and that means that it's time for another Challenge with My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge, the time just keeps going by.  Anyway, 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 and Top 3 can be found on the My Heart Pieces Blog, so go there and see if it was you.

  This fortnight we are being Sponsored by SVG Cuts, but as you can see by mine I didn't use!!!

Now onto our Challenge, this fortnight we have chosen:

'Layers'

Basically, all you need to do is incorporate lots of layers into your design.  The choice is yours.

Well, it's about time I showed you my Card, with the hope it brings you inspiration:


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Cool Boy - My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Designer Papers - Wellington, Twine - Tea Party - Dovecraft, Pearls - Kanban


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So it's over to you.

You have until 12th September to enter our 'Layers' 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:


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Wednesday 29 August 2012

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 29th August - 'A Touch of Sparkle!!!'

Hi Everyone,

Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your 'Loaded with Layers!!!' cards 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....
 
'A Touch of Sparkle!!!'

with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project all you have to do is anything, but you must follow the Theme of A Touch of Sparkle!!!.  We would love to see all types of creations (cards, scrapbook layouts, boxes, bags, 3D projects, jewellery) 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 - The Swinger - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Design Papers - New Leaf - First Edition, Doily - Memory Box, Ribbon - Stash, Gems - Hunkydory


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 4th September to enter this 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 my Card into the following Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #231 - Bling it Up
I Love Pro-markers Challenge - Challenge #132 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #185 - A Summer Scene

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Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Challenge #136 - "Birthday Theme - with a Sketch"

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  Shirley is the Host this week and she has picked a theme of 'Birthday Theme - with a Sketch'.  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:

Joanna Sheen


The Winner will get £10.00 to spend in her Shop.

And:

StampArt Design by Kathryn


Who is going to given the Winner 5 Digi Stamps from her Shop at Whimsey Stamps.

The theme of this weeks Challenge is simply called . . .

"Birthday Theme - with a Sketch"

You can interpret it as you wish, and it can include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.

The Sketch what we have to follow is:


Well it's time for you to see my Card...


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Penny Black, Sentiment - Papermania, Designer Papers - Princess Fairytale - Dovecraft, Pearls - Kanban


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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Birthday Theme - with a Sketch" to create your 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:


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Sunday 26 August 2012

Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - My Blog Hop Winner

Hi Everyone,

Firstly, I would like congratulate all of you that spent time going through are Blog Hop recently, it was really good fun.

Secondly, it's time to reveal who won my part of the Blog Hop.  And the Winner was:

Sonia

Well done, would you like to contact me on lilybette@hotmail.co.uk and I will arrange for your present to be sent to you.


Well done, don't forget you can still enter are Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - Anything Goes!!!  You have got until the end of August, go on give it a go.

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Thursday 23 August 2012

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 23rd August - 'Christmas in August'

Hi Everybody,

Where's the Sun gone???  I do like it, honest I do.

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. 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 amazing, wonderful Claire, it's her last week, I know my followers would like to wish her well in whatever she does.  She has done the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Christmas in August'

All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you can make anything as long as you follow the theme of Christmas.

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 - Walter in his Pom Pom Hat - Willow Designs, Sentiment - Christmas Wishes - Lily of the Valley, Designer Papers - TPC Studio, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban


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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 29th August 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:

Bearly - Mine Challenges - Challenge #49 - Anything Goes
Crafty Boots Challenges - Tweet Tweet (Hoot Hoot)
Forever Friends Challenge - Challenge #43 - Anything Goes!
A Gem of Challenge - Challenge #53

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Wednesday 22 August 2012

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 22d August - 'Loaded with Layers!!!'

Hi Everyone,

Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your 'Chana's Challenge' cards 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....
 
'Loaded with Layers'

with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project all you have to do is anything, but you must follow the Theme of Loaded with Layers.  We would love to see all types of creations (cards, scrapbook layouts, boxes, bags, 3D projects, jewellery) 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 - Miriam - Stamp 'n' Doodle - Mark Skinner, Designer Papers - Capsule Creation - doCrafts, Flowers - Stash, Leaves - Stash, Calender Tabs - Anita's


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 28th August to enter this 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 Project into the following Challenges:

Craft your Passion Challenge - Challenge #124 - The Power of 3 
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Challenge #206 - Black and White
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Challenge #25 - Borders and Frames

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Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Challenge #135 - 'Use Leaves - Somewhere'

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's Wednesday and it's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  Pat K is the Host this week and she has picked a theme of 'Use Leaves - Somewhere'.  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:

Bugaboo Digital Stamps


The Winner will get a number of fantastic digi's.

The theme of this weeks Challenge is simply called . . .

"Use Leaves - Somewhere"

You can interpret it as you wish, and it can include a wide range of projects. The choice is endless.

Well it's time for you to see my Card...

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Teddy with Roses - Bugaboo, Sentiment - Sorry - Computer Generated, Designer Papers - New Leaf - First Edition, Flower - Stash, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban


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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Use Leaves - Somewhere" to create your 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:
The Crafty Pad - Challenge #184 - To Die For
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Sunday 19 August 2012

Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - Midway Reminder - Challenge #13 - 'Anything Goes'

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you are well, it's only 10am but I feel a little too hot, hot enough to cook!!!

Well, this is just a quick reminder of this month's challenge, it's

"Anything Goes"

For this Challenge all we ask is that you do anything you like.  Just need to remember that your main image needs to be a Teddy Bear.

We are sponsored this time by:


Hi Everyone! 

I am Michelle from Mishelflo Creative Crafting a small online Craft Shop which I like to think of as your "Crafty Corner Shop".  It's just me who runs it, from making the coffee to packing the parcels.  I hope you like what I have chosen for the August Challenge Prize.  I just adore IndigoBlu! 

This is what you will receive ..........

1 x IndigoBlu "Discover your Passion" Rubber Stamp
1 x IndigoBlu Slim Jims (5 x different size Acrylic Blocks)
1 x Inkadinkadoo Stamping Surface
(this is an 8" x 8" Heat Resistant Rubber Mat)
5 x various coloured Versa Magic Dew Drop Ink Pads

Good Luck everyone!

 
Well lets get on and see my card, and to you maybe it gives you some inspiration.


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Theodore with Flowers - Bugaboo Stamps, Sentiment - Just for You - Papermania, Design Papers - Princess Fairytale - Dovecraft, Pearls - Kanban


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You do not have to rush your entry as you have until Friday 31st August to get you entries in, in this competition.

Lets see what you come up with, I'm really excited about it.
I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:
Craft you Passion Challenge - Challenge #123 - Gone Buggy
Party Time Tuesdays - PTT#81 - Garden Delight
I Love Pro-markers Challenge - Challenge #130 - Gardens
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Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge - Sketch #120 - Anne-Marie's (Me) Sketch

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all well, isn't it hot, I think I could melt

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,beautiful and stunning Anne-Marie, oh that's me!!!.  I have 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 - Create and Craft, Image - Christmas Teddy 2 Ornaments - Bugaboo Stamps, Sentiment - Christmas Wishes - Lili of the Valley, Design Papers - TPC Studio, Ribbon - Stash, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban


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If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 25th August  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:


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Thursday 16 August 2012

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 16th August - 'Get Krafty'

Hi Everyone,

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. 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 amazing, wonderful Lisa.  She has done the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:


But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Get Krafty.  Use kraft card/paper.'

All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you can make anything as long as you follow the theme, I chose to use a great deal of Kraft Card.

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 - Just the Two of us - Willow Designs, Sentiment - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas - Hobbycraft, Design Paper - Wellington, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearl Stickers - Pearl-fect Stickers


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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 22nd August 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:
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges - #70 - Kraft It!

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My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Challenge #7 - 'Use your Favourite Colour'

Hi Everybody,

Wow!!!  It's the 16th August and that means that it's time for another Challenge with My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge, the time just keeps going by.  Anyway, 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 and Top 3 can be found on the My Heart Pieces Blog, so go there and see if it was you.

  This fortnight we are being Sponsored by The Cutting Cafe and the DT Team were given two of the Designs to use.

Now onto our Challenge, this fortnight we have chosen:

'Use your Favourite Colour'

Basically, all you need to do is incorporate a your favourite colour into your design, it can be the elements you put on the card.  The choice is yours.


Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Butterfly Girl - My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps, Image of a Umbrella - The Cutting Cafe, Sentiment - Best Wishes - Papermania, Design Papers - Princess Fairytale - Dovecraft, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban


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So it's over to you.

You have until 29th August to enter our 'Use your Favourite Colour' 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:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Things with Wings!
The Craft Place Challenge - Things with Wings Challenge
Chrisma Cardz Challenge - #32 - Monochrome
Delightful Challenges - Punches and Dies
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Wednesday 15 August 2012

Stamp 'n' Doodle - 15th August - Chana's Challenge - '2 Design Papers, 1 Die Cut, 1 Flower and Ribbon/Lace'

Hi Everyone,

Well on with this weeks Challenge.  Wow!!!  Your 'Button It!!!' cards 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, we're doing something a bit different, now this week it was Chana's Challenge, it's
 
'2 Design Papers, 1 Die Cut, 1 Flower and Ribbon/Lace'

with this Challenge it's really easy your Card or project all you have to do is anything, but you must follow the Theme.  We would love to see all types of creations (cards, scrapbook layouts, boxes, bags, 3D projects, jewellery) 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

Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Jolly Ol' Santa - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Christmas Wishes - Lili of the Valley, Design Papers - Capsule Collection - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Glitter - Fairy Daydreams - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban


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You have until 8pm BST on Tuesday 21st August to enter this 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.


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