Tuesday 2 March 2010

Creative Card Crew #46 - Celebrate! ... and DT candy!!


Good morning everyone, and welcome once more to the Creative Card Crew Challenge. This is a very special week for us, as CCC is on year old - yay! So it's

Happy birthday to CCC :-)

So this fortnight we have got the perfect theme in honour of the occasion .... yes, we would like you to

Celebrate!

You can interpret this theme however you like ... perhaps you would like to create a project to celebrate a birthday, friendship, Mother's Day, wedding, anniversary ... the list is endless :-)

And to help us get into the party spirit, boy do we have some fantastic prizes for you! Not just one, but FOUR prizes for lucky entrants .... I think the DT all wish they could enter too lol!! Feast your eyes on this little lot ......

1. A $20 gift certificate from


2. 3 digi images of your choice from

3. A fab prize from Nichola at

which is these 2 darling stamps




4. Last but not least, a one month GDT spot on the Creative Card Crew Challenge :-)

AND that's not all ......

We are also celebrating with

DT candy!

Most of the DT members are celebrating by offering a little candy for entrants to this fortnight's challenge ... if you want to be in it to win it, here's what you need to do ....

- Enter a project for this fortnight's challenge, using Mr Linky on the Creative Card Crew Challenge blog in the usual way.
- Visit each of the DT member blogs (you may like to show a little love for their fabulous cards whilst you're there :-))
- If you would like to enter for a particular candy, leave a comment according to each DT member's instructions
- Cross your fingers and wait for the winners to be announced after this fortnight's challenge is finished!

I am offering the following candy :

3 Lili of the Valley stamps
INCLUDING
2 from the new release due out 10th March!!

In order to enter for this all you need to do is leave me a link in Mr Linky directly to the project you have entered in this fortnight's challenge (please make it direct to your post, not to the whole blog). One entry only for my candy please so as to make it fair for everyone !! I haven't used Mr Linky before, so if he should take a holiday, please just leave me a comment with a direct link to your card and I will include you in the draw :-)

Update: please ensure that if you are entering for my blog candy that you have entered your card in this week's CCC Challenge and that it is a NEW project - any backlinks or projects not entered in this week's challenge are ineligible and I will delete the entries from Mr Linky so as to be fair for challenge entrants - thanks.

If you would like to leave me a comment about my card as well please feel free ;-) I will choose a winner randomly at the end of the challenge.

Don't forget to visit the rest of the DT's blogs to see their fab cards and find out what gorgeous candy they have got on offer.

Janna
Linda

Linda C
Maria
Paula
Pauline (me)
Sam
Victoria

... and for one week only, Sharon has rejoined us with her fabulous celebration cake!! :-)

After all that .... at last, my celebration card


I always think that this cute hedgie looks so joyful ... and no wonder, he is called "Hedgehog Joy" lol!

I followed the fab sketch for this fortnight's Sunday Sketch & Stamp #22 and would also like to enter this card for Cupcake Crafts #80 -
round & round & FTTC #56 - scallops



Recipe:
Main image: Penny Black "Hedgehog Joy" (1436K) coloured with watercolour pencils, edges sponged with Versamagic chalk ink, and decorated with Papermania gems;
Sentiment: Penny Black "Critter Party" transparent set;
Papers: MME "Pretty Please";
Supplies: large pale blue pearl brad by Paper Company Studio; large spacer from The Hobby House; Papermania iridescent gems; ribbon and flowers from my stash;
Tools: large classic circle and large classic scalloped circle nestabilities; Shapeabilities "fancy tags"; Martha Stewart "garden trellis" edge punch (just seen); Leone Em "Ash Family" leaf punch.

Really looking forward to seeing you celebrate with us - have a great week!


60 comments:

debby4000 said...

Adorable sweet card Pauline, love the cute Hedgie and the fab papers.
luv
Debby

Paula said...

Hi Pauline,

This is such an adorable card i love the sweet image and fab colours and papers. Thanks for being apart of the CCC.
Paula xxxx

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Your card is so sweet, Pauline. I love that hedgie and the soft spring colors you used. That brad is absolutely fabulous too! Wonderful job on our celebration!!

Hugs,
Linda

Kendra said...

The hedgehog does look pretty joyful! Great card!

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good afternoon Pauline, wow what a gorgoeus card for our CCC celebration! loving your blog candy too, i can not believe how generous you are being! Hope you have a fabulous afternoon hugs Linda x

Donna said...

Fab card for this weeks challenge Pauline, lovely papers and such a sweet hedgie image...thanks for playing along with Cupcake this week :) Donna x

Victoria said...

Fab card Pauline - such pretty colours and scrummy papers
Hugs
Victoria
x

Jen said...

Such a fun card! I love the colours and happy image.
Hugs
Jen x

☼ Cheryl* said...

Soo cute, Pauline!!! I love the decoration around the sentiment and all the gems. the flower is gorgeous!

agapanthus said...

A lovely Penny Black Hedgie, Pauline - I love those little Hedgies too! I have entered the challenge - thanks fo the chance to win your candy! Best wishes Karen x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Your card is sensational Pauline! That image is so full of joy and beautifully coloured. Gorgeous papers and details...but WOW, what a fantastic flower centre!
It was fab to be back with the crew to be part of the celebrations this week.
Hugs,
Sharon xx

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Just me back again....I forgot to tell you that I had an award for you on my blog. You can find it Here
Sharon xx

Susie Sugar said...

What a fun card I love the PB hedgehogs
thanks for the chance to win your hop candy
Hugs Susie xx

Spyder said...

Your card's lovely, and one of my favourite Penny Black Hedgies! (I've been lucky enough to have a few of this one as a RAK) Love the little sparkle on the flowers
oh wow Lili of the valley candy!! How lovely! I've entered my card over on CCC and I think I've put the right link here, if not you'll find my Birthday Card for baby Mason Rain HERE!
((Lyn))

Lisa said...

sweet card and thanks for the chance to win

Maria Matter said...

Pauline this is so adorable!!! love the hedgie image and you lovely flower!!!
Blessings, Maria

Annie said...

Just left a long comment and it got lost - I think - please delete this one if the other turns up.
Happy Birthday to all.
Ann xxx

Annie said...

Your card is gorgeous - I love PB - see my card! Happy Birthday to all at Creative Crew - you're a great bunch. Thanks for all you've done over the past year.
Ann xxx

Unknown said...

this is gorgeous i love the little flourish tag you have used for your sentiment and the colours are beautiful

Esme said...

I love the card!! PBs are always so cute and I love how you've done the flower with the brad & spacer!
Thanks for your comment on my CCC entry!!

Esme x

Suzanne said...

A stunning card. Love the colours. Happy Birthday CCC
Hugs
Suzanne x

SemSee said...

Such a joyous card, Pauline! Little Hedgie looks so happy!!! Gorgeous colours, and I love your flower too! Hugs, Sem x

cristinoel said...

Very cute card! Love the papers; they look well with this stamp, too.

nnalorac said...

Such a pretty card, gorgeous papers, flower and hedgehog, he look so happy with himself.Will bring a smile to some lucky person. hugs nnalorac.xx

Tracy said...

I love Penny Black, and your card is gorgeous, I have linked a card on the challenge blog.
Happy carfting
Tracy x

ribenaruby said...

Your cards are always a joy to see Pauline,wishing all the team happy celebrations and hope there's more to come!

Kruemel said...

Oh, this is so beautiful! Love that hedgehog throwing flowers for the birthday and the soft colors, that remind me of spring and sun. Happy birthday also from me!

Thanks for taking part at Cupcake Craft this week .

Hugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Marianne's Craftroom said...

So cute, I love hedgies and this is just adorable. Marianne x

Jo Ann said...

Aww, love your card...So cute! Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy as well...God bless!

SemSee said...

Back again with my 'Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge' hat on, LOL! As I said before, I adore this card Pauline, and ... thanks for joining Challenge 22 at Sunday Sketch & Stamp, hee hee! Hugs, Sem (SS&S DT)

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Pauline, what a pretty card. Love the cute image and the papers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining in with my challenge over at cupcake craft this week. Hugs, Denise x

Lisa said...

Hi Pauline, Gorgeous card! I love the papers and sweet PB image.

Lisa x

Suzi Mac said...

Hi Pauline, this is just gorgeous, love that image, your MME DP and that yummy flower. Hugs Suzi x

Kat said...

Gorgeous card. I love Penny Black images and you've used some of my favourite DP. Great blog hop.

Kat x

Cat said...

What an adorable card! That little hedgehog certainly knows how to celebrate!

Mary said...

Beautiful card!

hugs
Mary

Nicola said...

This hedgie sure looks joyful Pauline and he is perfect for celebrating CCC´s 1st birthday - your papers and floral detail is gorgeous.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Pauline

Congratulations on the Creative Card Crew Challenge Birthday. I know I haven’t participated every time but I have enjoyed seeing the lovely creations you have all made.

I did post my card last night and tried to do the blog hop but no matter what I did I couldn’t get into the blogs and therefore had to give up and try again tonight. Hope I’m successful this time!!!

The card you have made for the Celebrations challenge is lovely. I like the Penny Black characters as well. I haven't got many but hope to expand one day.

Here is my card for this challenge

Best wishes

Kym xxx

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Pauline, what a gorgeous card. I love the PB hedgie and the colour scheme is perfect. Thanks for the chance to win your amazing candy. I've left my link with Mr Linky. Hugs, Denise x

Beth aka BR-T said...

What a wonderful card! I love this image and you terrific detailing! Beth aka BR-T

Lilacanglia said...

So adorable,
Love that card,
Hugs
Angie

Helen said...

Gorgoeus card - I love that hedgie...and those papers are delicious!
Thanks for the chance to win your candy! :0)
Helen x

Fern said...

Hi Pauline, thanks for letting me know about your candy- i just love lotv stamps, so fingers crossed i'm a winner!!! :D
I love your amazing card- it's gorgeous, i love the colours and super cute image- the embellishments you've added too are beautfiul!

Fern xx

Sandra said...

very sweet card. I love the hedgehog.
Hugs, Sandra

Beckie said...

I love your card. Those papers are yummy. xx

Bev said...

Awesome card...love Penny Black!

Loz said...

Oh I love your PB Hedgie.. so cute! Thanks for the heads up about your candy!! Have a great day! x

Caroline said...

Hi Pauline,
Thank you for your compliment on my card. And thank you for the change to win your lovely candy! Greetings, Caroline

Elizabeth said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, for your kinds words and also letting me know about your blog candy.

Love your coloring on the card, thanks for the inspiration.

Sam said...

Wonderful celebration card, Fab colouring on the hedgehog. Lovely papers.
Sam x

Meghana said...

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments on my blog. I would love to win some blog candy!!! Your creations are great and so inspiring:)

Jeanet van der Lee said...

Oh, I just love your PB card!
I read that you have LOTV stamps in your candy...wow....I keep my fingers double crossed, LOL!

Unknown said...

Hi Pauline,
Thanks for the comments you left on my blog entry - much appreciated. I love your easel card hun - it is divine - must try more of these myself! Would love to win LOTV stamps - another wish list item!!! LOL
Hugs
Dawn xx

Sabina said...

Hi, Pauline,

your card is sooo sweet! I love this stamp! Thank you for your beautiful blog

~Jeri~ said...

Hey Pauline!! What a great card..I love that cute little image!! Thanks for the opportunity to win your DT candy!!

Annie said...

Just come to leave a comment and realised I have done already!! Sheesh I can't remember doing that - it also means I've entered Mr Linky twice too. I have done two celebrate cards but even I didn't intend to cheat on entering Mr Linky twice - please feel free to delete my second post.
Ann xxx

Unknown said...

Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog Pauline and the heads up on your candy!

Deonna B said...

Great card!! I love the Hedgie.

Lynne in NI said...

Awww, what a fabulous 'happy' card!
:o)

Unknown said...

Great card!
hugs,
Gini