Simon Says Stamp's Challenge Blog Celebrates their 3rd Birthday!

Good morning everyone, Wednesday again which means another fab challenge on Simon Says Stamp but this week we have a special celebration .......

This week we are celebrating our 3rd BIRTHDAY ! This calls for a party and of course you are all invited!

Grab a party hat, a glass of lemonade, a slice of cake and come on in! :-)

Welcome to our 3rd BIRTHDAY BASH ! ! :-)

This week anything 'Birthday' Goes,,, cards, gift boxes etc, anything papercrafts :-)

Here is my card that I made - details below

Of course a birthday is always special so this week our lovely and very generous boss, Heidi, will be giving away not one... not 2... not even 3... but a whopping 4 fabulous prizes!!  How fantastic is that!! 

Check them out:

FIRST PRIZE

a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore

(the first number picked by the random generator)

The next 3 numbers drawn will each win:

Simon Says Stamp

Card Kit of the Month MAY 2012 YOU CAN DO ANYTHING

That is not all !! EVERYONE will get a gift this week too !! It is time to reward all of our lovely followers and supporters who join us week after week :-)

Beginning today, May 2nd at 12:00 EST and ending Friday, May 4th at 11:59 EST you can receive 10% off all your purchases by entering the code bbsim1

When you go to check out, enter the promotion code at the bottom of the page that says "Billing & Shipping" at the top. There will be a box for you to enter your promotion code which will automatically deduct this amount from your total upon check out

Shipping charges will apply and are not subject to the discount.

This month we are welcoming the lovely and super talented Dora into the Designer Spotlight :-) If you haven't visited her blog before then you are in for a treat. Please give her a nice warm welcome and pop by her blog to leave her a comment  xx :-)

Please hop around the DT too and leave comments :-) We all appreciate them xx thanks xx :-)

GD Dora

Lols

Chris

Jo

Domi

Debby

Heather

Christine

Mandy

Dawny P

Melissa

Marcea (that’s me)

Becca

Joy

Thanks so much - good luck!!!!

Products:

 

 

Challenges:

 

Kaboodle Doodles – Add dimension

By the Cute and Girly – Spring is in the Air

Belles ‘n’ Whistles – Spring is in the Air

Oldie but a Goodie – Die cuts and Punches (old stamp and punch)

Papertake Weekly – Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenges – Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge – Punches/Dies

ABC Challenge – O is for Orange

MAWTT – Flowers/Garden

Crafts 4 Eternity – Spring

One Stop Craft Challenge – Recipe

Anyone for Anya – Girly Girl

Stamptacular Sunday – Spring Bling

Sunday Sketch & Stamp – Sketch # 104

 

 

Thomas tackles a few challenges

Good morning, just checking it is actually still morning. Woohoo, I have a whole weekend off but poor hubby is working :o(  ….. typical or what!

However it does mean I can do a bit of crafting and I have lots of DT work and a couple of orders to make so I should be kept out of trouble.

Today I am sharing a card that I made a couple of weeks ago for an old friend to give to his daughter. I don’t usually make specific cards for people to order because I am always worried they won’t like them.

It it yonks since I used a LOTV stamp, especially little Thomas but he is just so cute and easy to colour that I had loads of fun. It is also yonks since I used the word yonks rofl.

I added some little sparkly dots to the flower centres, always need a little bit of sparkle somewhere on my cards.

I found some lovely little organza flowers in my stash and couldn’t believe how lucky I was that they matched perfectly the ribbon I had already used. So they got stuck on as an after thought but I love them, must remember I have got them tucked away for future cards.

I wasn’t sure how the bunting would look when I had the idea in my head but I think it kind of works and is a nice little surprise when the card is opened.

Last pic, honest! Piccie of matching box. Now I have started decorating my boxes I don’t think I can go back to plain white ones. It just helps to finish it all off and is then a nice keepsake don’t you think?

Right, I need a cuppa – had a night out last night with some fab friends but it was a bit of a late night/early morning and I had only just finished my nights and was a little sleep deprived. I managed to dance the night away though – well, I couldn’t let the side down could I lol.

Challenges:

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts – Ribbon/twine

The Crazy Challenge – Feminine/girly

Lexi’s Creations – punches/dies

Cards Galore – Celebration

Creative Craft Challenges – Animal Antics

Deep Ocean Challenge – Punches/dies

Creative Card Crew – Ribbon

Oldie but a Goodie – In the Garden (stamp)

Little Darlings Challenge – Flowers

Crafty Creations – Cards for little girls

Creative Inspirations – Anything Goes

Southern Girls – Get your girly on

Moving along with the Times – Flowers

Cute Card Thursday – Animal Magic

Crafty Catz – Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy – Punches/dies

Crafts 4 Eternity – Spring

Stampin’ for the Weekend – Sparkle and shine

Secret Crafter – Cute n fluffy

Pile it On – Sparkle and Shine

Stamptacular Sunday – Loaded with Layers

……hmmm I talk too much cos it is now the afternoon rofl!

Have a fab weekend xxxxxxxxxxxx

The Paper Shelter – Photo Inspiration

Good afternoon and here I am again, Wednesdays are a busy day for me lol. I am just loving being part of The Paper Shelter design team, I have found a new pleasure from my colouring again which is so nice. The images lend themselves to bright colours so easily.

We have a photo inspiration for you this week so please pop over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to have a look and join in.

I had a hunt through my papers to see what I could use for the colour scheme I had in mind and found these Basic Grey papers that I haven’t used in ages. I usually chose my papers first before colouring my image, I find it works better for me this way and I am also more likely to try different shades etc.

The image is another of this months new releases and is called Spring Swing II and can be purchased from The Paper Shelter. I really enjoyed colouring her. The edges have been coloured using eye shadow – I bought a palette with about 160 colours from eBay and use it instead of chalks to add a touch of colour.

All finished with my usual flowers and pearls …..and some feathers!!!!! I meant to say that the sentiment is a die cut from Craftwork Cards and I have had it for ages.

Challenges:

The Crazy Challenge – Feminine/Girly

Cards Galore – Celebration

Sunday Sketch & Stamp – Sketch #56

Crafty Creations – Feminine cards

Little Darlings Challenge – Flowers

Creative Inspirations – Anything Goes

 

Simon Says ….Anything Goes

Good morning folks, afraid it is a flying visit at the moment because I forgot to prepare my post and I am home after night shifts. I promise to update later.

The theme this week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog is Anything Goes. The design team are all using products by Paper Smooches

I have made a very different card to my usual – how clean and simple is this!!!!!

Don’t forget one lucky winner will get a $50 voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp Online Store.

Products to follow xxx

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Everything is Hunkydory

Afternoon, well here I am at last with a few cards to share with you. I am so lucky to be on the Crafter’s Companion design team for lots of reasons and I really do count my blessings. The other day I was sent some of these fabulous Hunkydory kits that feature the delightful Humphrey’s Corner. They are being launched at the moment on Create & Craft but you can also buy them from Crafter’s Companion website here.

Now I am pretty much a stamper through and through but OMG these are absolutely brilliant. The quality is stunning and the finish and foiling really gives a luxery finish.

It only took about 20 minutes to make all 3 cards – how good is that. They are brilliant for quick cards but you can also pinch the frames etc for your stamped cards too.

The final live show is on Create & Craft this evening at 6pm so be sure to tune in and get ordering!

xxx

It’s time for Humphrey!!!!!!!

Hi there, ooh I am so excited …. the brand new Humphrey release is happening RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! Leann will be bringing you all the most gorgeous things from Crafter’s Companion

Tune into Create & Craft today for the live shows at 11am, 2pm and 5pm and then tomorrow at 9am, 11am and 6pm.  There are 12 stamps and also a CD-Rom crammed full of amazing images and embellishments,loads of printable pages which will allow you to make beautiful cards in no time at all.

Here is my card to share with you today – isn’t she just so sweet

I have stamped her onto Neenah and coloured her with my Spectrum Noir pens. 

Every fairy needs some sparkle so the trusty stickles has been used in abundance again. 

Don’t forget to tune in, I am sure it is going to sell ever so well. I will be posting some cards later using some amazing kits from HunkyDory brought to you by Crafter’s Companion …… they are lush xxxxx

Humphrey Sneak Peek

Hiya, sorry but it is a super quick post just now because I am about to dash off for work. I should have scheduled my post but there you go, I just wasn’t that organised.

Here is one of the fab new Humphrey stamps which are launching this weekend from Crafter’s Companion.

I love this little guy, I think we all do though.

He has been coloured with my Spectrum Noir pens. It is so easy to colour Humphrey and really takes no time at all.

The fab streamers are from the new Humphrey CD-Rom – it  is hard to believe they are printed – they look so realistic. I have also used my Epiphany tool to make the little buttons. Promise to add links later.

Right, I told you it was a quickie. See you tomorrow with more sneaks. On Sunday I will also be showing you a fab kit I have been sent to play with – OMG it is LUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!