CRAFTS AND ME Challenges: March 2011

Hi everyone Vicky here hope you are all fine & dandy. Well half way through the week oooh soon be the weekend again yayyyyyy.

Anyway I'm here to thank you all for playing along with my photo inspiration challenge & its been so hard to pick a Top 3 as all your creations were fantastic.

Onto the winner first & Mr Random thingy-ma-blog does that job for me....phew thank goodness lol.
The winner of the 8 digi's picked by random.org is no.16 Kaos, congratulations Kaos please contact us in the side bar with your email.

The winner of Challenge is number

8 - Julye

Congrats to Julye & please e-mail Teresa at Crafts & Me to arrange your prize. Email link is in the side-bar.

Also dont forget to get your flashing twinkling badge from the side-bar hun.

Now onto my Top 3 in no particular order.

3 - Sharon H

18 - Rose C

22 - Kali

Congratulations girls dont forget to grab your flashing twwinkling badge off the sidebar & we hope you will display it on your blog.

Thank you again to everyone who entered & dont forget we are weekly now so double the chance of winning prizes woooo hoooo.

Tatty bye xoxox

Challenge # 28 - Use yellow

Hello Everyone,
Teresa here, It's my turn to choose the theme this week and I've gone for yellow with all the sunshine we have been having here and as summer is coming everyone thought arrrrh! I don't know if that would look right, but the d.t's cards have turned out beautiful and so cheery.
You can create anything as long as it has YELLOW in it.

While I am here we are CELEBRATING having a new digi team making us one big happy family here at Crafts and ME by having our 1st BLOG HOP starting on the 1ST APRIL and running for 2WEEKS, there are lots of prizes up for grabs on the way and a prize at the winners gate. lol!

THE CHALLENGE STARTS HERE AT 6PM GMT ON THE 1ST APRIL PLEASE COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN WITH US.

Now onto our sponsor for this week the lovely Kimmie from Kraftin Kimmie is sponsoring this challenge and giving the lucky winner a choice of any two stamps, yes any two stamps! from the Kraftin Kimmie store.

Take a look at these fabulous d.t's yellow cards they are sharing with you, aren't they wonderful?

TRISH
Using Petal Melody By Lemon Shortbread available HERE
Front View

Side View

AMY

Using Pink lightning available HERE

Sylvia

Using Glacier Lily Fairy by Hannah Lynn

close up

(please click on the images to view in full size)

TRACY

Using "Pansy Sisters" By Sara Burrier HERE

Angela

Using "Krista" By Hannah Lynn (Unmounted Rubber Stamp)

Gina

Used Return to Hased

Vicky

Using 'Violet Angel' by Jasmine-Becket Griffith & Ultrafine Lemon Glitter here.

put your card here,
Teresa x

Hello everyone,
Woweeee! we have been running this challenge blog for a year today!!!! I can't beleive it where has this year gone?
To celebrate Iam going to add to Lynettes prize by giving 8 digi's to a separate draw by Random .org.

I am just taking over our Vicky's post for a minute, to let all you lovely crafters know that from this week we are going to have challenges every WEDNESDAY FROM NOW ON!!
As most of you probably know we now have a digi team of fantastic crafters which I have been introducing all week with their lovely creations, these amazing Ladies will be running the challenge next week.
Please join us next week to give our new team LOT'S OF SUPPORT and you have the chance to win a lovely prize too!
ALSO, PLEASE JOIN US EVERY WEEK AS US GIRLS LOVE TO SEE ALL YOUR AMAZING CREATIONS.

Sorry Vicky over to you!
Teresa x

Good morning all you lovely peeps...how are you all? Well you have me (Vicky) as your host today.

First I would like to thank everyone who joined in with Vix'x 'Under The Sea' theme WOW....you are a talented bunch.....please pop back for the winner of that fab prize & to see who is in the Top 3...which will not be an easy task for poor Vix.

Secondly I would like to tell you that Teresa has added some new digi images to her store which are just fabulous, background ones too so why not pop yourself along to Crafts & Me, you will not be dissapointed.

Hello everyone, I am just taking over our Vicky's post for a minute, to let all you lovely crafters know that from this week we are going to have challenges every <span>WEDNESDAY <span>FROM NOW ON!! As most of you probably know we now have a digi team of fantastic crafters which I have been introducing all week with their lovely creations, these amazing Ladies will be running the challenge next week. Please join us next week to give our new team LOT'S OF SUPPORT and you have the chance to win a lovely prize too! ALSO, PLEASE JOIN US EVERY WEEK AS US GIRLS LOVE TO SEE ALL YOUR AMAZING CREATIONS.  Sorry Vicky over to you! Teresa x  </span></span>Good morning all you lovely peeps...how are you all? Well you have me (Vicky) as your host today.<div style="border: medium none;" align="center">First I would like to thank everyone who joined in with Vix'x 'Under The Sea' theme WOW....you are a talented bunch.....please pop back for the winner of that fab prize & to see who is in the Top 3...which will not be an easy task for poor Vix.</div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center">Secondly I would like to tell you that Teresa has added some new digi images to her store which are just fabulous, background ones too so why not pop yourself along to <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/">Crafts & Me</a>, you will not be dissapointed.</div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center"> </div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center">Onto this weeks theme & I chose the theme this week & thought I would go for something a bit different.</div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center">You have <strong><u>'Photo Inspiration'</u></strong> as your challenge this week but we also want to see <strong><u>'Texture'</u></strong> as well. There are 2 photo's for you to choose from or you can use both as your inspiration the choice is yours...but please make sure you add some texture as well.</div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center">The fabulous prize this week is from our sponsor <a href="http://www.sweetpeastamps.com/">'Sweet Pea Stamps'</a> the lovely Lynette is  offering the winner a $20 Gift Card.  </div><div style="border: medium none;" align="center">Here are the 2 inspirational photo's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EKpMM7oTs2U/TX_3-Y9EXbI/AAAAAAAACLg/FfBgbCZck_g/s1600/meg+braff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EKpMM7oTs2U/TX_3-Y9EXbI/AAAAAAAACLg/FfBgbCZck_g/s320/meg+braff.jpg" border="0" height="234" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or</div><div style="border: medium none;" align="left"></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DVga81bHl70/TX_3_cjcYjI/AAAAAAAACLk/ycKXy9h_SvA/s1600/avatar+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DVga81bHl70/TX_3_cjcYjI/AAAAAAAACLk/ycKXy9h_SvA/s320/avatar+2.jpg" border="0" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Also 'Add Texture'</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Now onto the fabulous DT inspiration......  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crafteezee.blogspot.com/"><span>TRACY</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using Flapper 2 Melody available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/crafts-stamps-lemon-shortbread-c-110_113_208_215.html"><span>HERE</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VuAdJ0sbEmQ/TX_N2BvENeI/AAAAAAAAB2c/p8wNbBTdaGU/s1600/CIMG6688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><img q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VuAdJ0sbEmQ/TX_N2BvENeI/AAAAAAAAB2c/p8wNbBTdaGU/s400/CIMG6688.JPG" border="0" height="367" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div><div align="center"><a href="http://amyscraft.blogspot.com/"><span>AMY</span></a> Inspired by the first picture and using Crafts and Me Turn to Hesed stamp available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/newturn-hesedunmounted-rubber-stamp-p-1206.html"><span>HERE</span></a>  <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0wtifbfxms/TXqWqAOcS3I/AAAAAAAAEqI/qhUug4aK3E0/s1600/P1013739.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><img alt="If you can dream it you can do it using Thumbelina Faith by Sara Burrier" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582940336438397810" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0wtifbfxms/TXqWqAOcS3I/AAAAAAAAEqI/qhUug4aK3E0/s400/P1013739.jpg" style="border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; height: 277px; margin: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></span></a>   <a href="http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>SYLVIA</span></a> Inspired by the colors in the second picture, using '<a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/thumbelina-faithunmounted-rubber-stamp-p-1014.html" target="_blank"><span>Thumbelina Faith</span></a>' by Sara Burrier <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-suJDUG6gCTc/TXsg9SA5uPI/AAAAAAAADBc/X52YYTvvQcc/s1600/thumbelina_sylvia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-suJDUG6gCTc/TXsg9SA5uPI/AAAAAAAADBc/X52YYTvvQcc/s400/thumbelina_sylvia.jpg" style="border: 0px none; width: 400px;" border="0" height="400" /></a> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;">(please click on the image to view in full size)</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">  <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpyPU_HpyHU/TX-YbyU8yGI/AAAAAAAAEPs/36itbh1KkgY/s1600/P3150513.jpg"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584349666096236642" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpyPU_HpyHU/TX-YbyU8yGI/AAAAAAAAEPs/36itbh1KkgY/s400/P3150513.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 351px;" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://diamonddollscraftyspace.blogspot.com/"><span>TRISH</span></a> Using Violet Angel available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/crafts-stamps-jasmine-becketgriffith-c-110_113_208_220.html"><span>HERE</span></a> Personal Impressions Smooth White Card <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/stamping-accessories-c-28.html"><span>HERE</span></a> 3mm White flat backed Pearls <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/embellishments-crystalsgemspearls-c-21_204.html"><span>HERE</span></a> and Pearl Glimmer Mist <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/pens-paints-chalks-glimmer-mist-c-24_217.html"><span>HERE</span></a> Inspiration is taken from Both Pictures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ginaskraftyplace.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>Gina</span></span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJbPyDvOxw0/TX_IUrFt33I/AAAAAAAAE6Q/yJoxtcwP6S4/s1600/IMG_2619heart-on-sleeve.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584402320452345714" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJbPyDvOxw0/TX_IUrFt33I/AAAAAAAAE6Q/yJoxtcwP6S4/s400/IMG_2619heart-on-sleeve.jpg" style="display: block; height: 399px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" border="0" /></a> Used Heart on her Sleeve from Crafts and Me own range <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/products_new.php"><span>HERE</span></a>. Flat backed pearls <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/blue-flat-back-pearls-size-p-1055.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>HERE</span></span></a>  <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsKbNzgKEz8/TX_Ip1TzoyI/AAAAAAAAE6g/LQd-b4cLCUw/s1600/IMG_2620heart-on-sleeve-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584402683973051170" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsKbNzgKEz8/TX_Ip1TzoyI/AAAAAAAAE6g/LQd-b4cLCUw/s400/IMG_2620heart-on-sleeve-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 360px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" border="0" /></span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stickywithicky.blogspot.com/"><span>Vicky</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border: medium none;">Inspiration Taken From Both Pictures.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border: medium none;">Using 'Pink Lighning' only available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/pink-lightningunmounted-rubber-stamp-p-1204.html"><span>here</span></a>, Smooth White Card for stamping available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/premier-quality-smooth-white-card-p-786.html"><span>here</span></a> & Gold Glimmer Mist available <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=glimmer+mist"><span>here</span></a>.  </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gHTE-_RX0XY/TX_xP7TBaPI/AAAAAAAACLc/H_D9_UOvicA/s1600/pinkbluelightningDT+++easel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gHTE-_RX0XY/TX_xP7TBaPI/AAAAAAAACLc/H_D9_UOvicA/s320/pinkbluelightningDT+++easel.jpg" border="0" height="320" width="310" /></a>  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsandmestamps.blogspot.com/">TERESA</a>  I choose the 2nd picture as I love bright colours The stamp is Jasmine Becket-Griffith Skulls and Stars <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/crafts-stamps-jasmine-becketgriffith-c-110_113_208_220.html">HERE</a> Martha Stewart flower punch <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/punches-c-13.html">HERE</a> Little pearls <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/embellishments-crystalsgemspearls-c-21_204.html">HERE</a> Stars <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/embellishments-flowers-stars-c-21_194.html?page=2&sort=3a">HERE</a> </div> <div id="wpImg40696"><div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQPMcNZa8ys/TYCSJvT4emI/AAAAAAAAA0s/-CFIskObsB0/s1600/DSC00005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQPMcNZa8ys/TYCSJvT4emI/AAAAAAAAA0s/-CFIskObsB0/s400/DSC00005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584624233955752546" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/wpview.php?id=40696"><img style="border: 0px none;" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/wpImg.php?id=40696" /></a></div>  </div> <div style="border: medium none; text-align: center;">   </div></div><script src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=40696"></script>

Onto this weeks theme & I chose the theme this week & thought I would go for something a bit different.

You have 'Photo Inspiration' as your challenge this week but we also want to see 'Texture' as well. There are 2 photo's for you to choose from or you can use both as your inspiration the choice is yours...but please make sure you add some texture as well.

The fabulous prize this week is from our sponsor 'Sweet Pea Stamps' the lovely Lynette is

offering the winner a $20 Gift Card.

Here are the 2 inspirational photo's

Also 'Add Texture'

Now onto the fabulous DT inspiration......

TRACY

Using Flapper 2 Melody available HERE

AMY
Inspired by the first picture and using Crafts and Me Turn to Hesed stamp available HERE

If you can dream it you can do it using Thumbelina Faith by Sara Burrier

SYLVIA
Inspired by the colors in the second picture, using 'Thumbelina Faith' by Sara Burrier

(please click on the image to view in full size)

TRISH
Using Violet Angel available HERE Personal Impressions Smooth White Card HERE 3mm White flat backed Pearls HERE and Pearl Glimmer Mist HERE
Inspiration is taken from Both Pictures

Gina

Used Heart on her Sleeve from Crafts and Me own range HERE. Flat backed pearls HERE

ANGELA

I used the second inspiration photo and chose to make the image "Mourning" by Sara Burrier look like an Avatar. I also added more texture by adding some Crackle paint by Ranger.

Vicky

Inspiration Taken From Both Pictures.

Using 'Pink Lighning' only available here, Smooth White Card for stamping available here & Gold Glimmer Mist available here.

TERESA

I choose the 2nd picture as I love bright colours
The stamp is Jasmine Becket-Griffith Skulls and Stars HERE
Martha Stewart flower punch HERE
Little pearls HERE
Stars HERE