Welcome to my blog. This is where I love to share all my cardmaking. I'm a DT Member for Lili's Little Fairies,Crafty Emma's Store (CES Challenge Blog) and Dream Valley. I have no willpower and am a hoarder of paper pads, pens and rubber stamps galore. I love visiting other crafters blogs and have gained many cyber friends threw blogland. Thankyou for taking the time to look at my blog today and I love reading each and every comment.

Saturday 21 March 2009

Secret Crafter DT Card and My Exciting News!!!!


Here is my DT card for this weeks Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. This weeks theme has been set by the lovely Jane and the challenge is "Favourite Colour". This was not as easy as it first sound. Whats my favourite colour? Well in the world of crafting, I love them all so I lay some sheets of Bazzill out on the table and went with what appealed to me most. PURPLE, and below is the result. I haven't made that many shaped cards before but been trying to use my Cricut a bit more so using my "Storybook" cartridge cut out a few sized matts and layered them up. Punched 2 holes with my Cropodile and tied with lilac ribbon. the stamp is RAM and have coloured with Copics. I've edged one matt with a silver encore inkpad and another has been randomly stamped with a P/Imp stamp. I used the blender pen quite alot on this image, just trying different things out. I've still to add a sentiment but not sure what its for so will put on at a later date. 

This card also fits in with some other challenges, Spoonful of Sugar which is Gems. I have put 15 on!!!. Artygirlz, stamping (and their last challenge -boohoo) and Creative Card Crew - No Patterned Paper.
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And now my exciting news - I have been picked for the new DESIGN TEAM over at the Cupcake Craft Challenge. Wow, think there were 56 applications and lucky old me got picked. Good excuse to make more cards and new supplies will always come in handy LOL. Dont start till April but cant wait and am as pleased as punch! So on that note I'd like to thank so many of you for being regulars to my blog. To think back as to what I was making a year or so ago is ghastly, Peel offs, Marvy Le Plumes and all those kits. How times have changed and all for the better. Thankyou for taking the time to read my post and please do try and join us with this weeks Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. Have a fab weekend, will post again tomorrow.
Clairexx

68 comments:

Jill said...

gorgeous card Claire and congrats on your new DT position hugs Jill x

Pop's Cards said...

gorgeous card hun and congratulations on being chosen for ccc hugs pops x x x

Joey said...

Hiya Claire, I love the shape of this card, lovely colours. Congrats on your new dt post! you made me laugh I was the same, with those peel offs at the ready am I glad things have changed. Joey.xxx

debby4000 said...

Congratulations.

Heather "Hev" said...

Beautiful card and congratulations :)

Donna said...

Gorgeous card Claire and such a pretty shape too, hope you have a fab weekend :) Donna x

Donna said...

oops sorry Claire, I meant to congrats to you on your DT position with Cupcake Craft, well done hun, looking forward to working with you again lol! :) Donna x

Aud said...

Your card is beautiful and too cute!♥
Congrats on the DT assignment! Well deserved! Can't wait to see what you will create for them! =0)

Hugs,
Aud

Caryn said...

Hey Claire, just popping on to say hi as I am a new CCC DT member too!! Your blog is gorgeous and I can see why you are on all those DT's. Looking forward to the first challenge and seeing what we all come up with.

Love this card too - the shape is amazing and I agree - it's not easy picking just 1 favourite colour!!

Hugs,
Caryn xxx

Simone said...

These are great news, congrats!!!
Your card is so fabulous, I love it!
Simone

Sandy said...

Your card is fantastic!! This is my first time to your blog, but it won't be the last.

Congrats on making the CCC Design Team. I'm looking forward to working with you.

Paula said...

Hiya Congratulation's on making the DT thats great news.
Your card is so lovely such pretty colour's. Thankyou for taking part in the Creative card Crew Challenge.
Paula xxxx

Marcea said...

lovely card hun - I love purple too :o)
Fantastic new re your new DT post - woohoo well done babe
-x-

craft mad Jenny said...

great card, this is so gorgeous!

Kruemel said...

Congrats to you for being choosen for the team too! I am pretty sure we all will have a bunch of fun together.
Can´t wait to start our first challenge together.

Oh - and I love your card with its different shades of purple! Storybook is one of my preferred carts - also because of this label.

Enjoy your weekend!
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Anonymous said...

Stunning card, well done on your DT post.
Erin x

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Claire, congrats on getting the DT position (me too!). I can't wait to work with you, I love your creations. Hugs, Denise x

~Tammy~ said...

Your Cards are adorable! Congrats on the new DT too . . . I look forward to working with you!

stampinfrog said...

Such an adorable card! I love purple! Congrats on your new DT post!!TFS
Hugs, Connie

Jeannette said...

Hi Claire, congrats on making the DT too. Can't wait to get started and get to know you guy's.

Ida / Little said...

Congratulations on making the CCC DT! Its really exciting and I cant wait to work with you :)

Have a great weekend. Hugs Ida

Cindy Haffner said...

Love your sweet card, and congrats on being on the Cupcake Craft Challenges. What fun.

Wendy said...

Love the shape Claire, gorgeous card
Wendy x

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card, Thanks for playing along with A Spoon Full of Sugar this week, Hugs Debbie x

Natalie said...

Congratulations on your DT news, you deserve it. Your card is gorgeous. I received your beautiful card and images today, thank you so much.

Natalie x

Crafting Queen said...

Great card, love the shapes. Congratulations on being chosen for the DT, you must be so happy.
Have a great weekend.
Anesha:-)

Shirley said...

This is such a gorgeous stamp, and you have really done it justice! Congrats on making the DT...you deserve it.

Annie said...

fabulous shaped card you made and such a cute image. And big congrats on your new DT position! hugs, annie x

DawnMarie said...

Hi Claire, your card is stunning, love that stamp, so sweet. Congratulations on the DT, you really deserve it. Hugs DawnMarie.xx

Anonymous said...

Fab news Claire :) Congrats!
Love your card too!!
Hugs, Marlene x

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Congratulations on your new DT post hunny although totally deserved. I love your card this image is adorable and what a lovely shaped card this time. I love the colours you've used too. Thank you for joining our challenge this week. Hope you are well hunny. Sorry not been in touch ive been chasing my tail again. Will speak soon, hugs Linda x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Congratulations Claire! A well deserved appointment to the DT. You'll be fab.
I adore this card. The colours and shape are wonderful....and oh! the way you coloured the image - deeeeelish. Thanks for joining the Creative Card Crew Challenge.
Sharon xx

angeljakki said...

what a great card. Love the way it is hinged x x

Louly said...

Wow Claire I'm not surprised you got picked your creations are brilliant. I particularly love this one, but then I am a bit of a shaped card addict.Congratulations.xx

cats whiskers said...

Evening dear, what a fabulou card this is such a great shap and all those lovely layers, I know what you mean about last years cards he!he!, I wouldn't even give mine houseroom now. Congrats on the DT post hun thats fabulous dear and well deserved. I have been in the garden quite a bit today its been lovely hasn't it. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow
Hugs Jacui x

Erin... said...

Such a sweet card! Love the purples!! Congrats on teh CCC DT, can't wait until the first challenge!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Your card is adorable Claire and a huge Congratulations on your new DT post, Big Hugs, Nikki x

Riet said...

wowww Claire,what a beautiful card,l love the stamp.

hugs Riet.x

Andrea, said...

Beautiful card, that is such a sweet image and coloured perfectly. Congratulations on the DT, I'm looking forward to seeing your cards

Liza said...

Congratulations on making the CCC DT. I look forward to working with you.

Liza x

Donna said...

Fabulous news Claire, I'm really pleased for you. Guess you'll get to use all that stash of yours eventually. And it's a lovely card you've done for whatever that occasion might be someday. WTG
Hugs
Donna

Deb said...

such a gorgeous card Claire and congratulations on your new DT position, so thrilled for you, you so deserve it, your cards are fabulous!
Have a great evening! hugs Debx

The Crafty Blonde said...

Fabulous card, love the shape and the colour you have chosen is gorgoeus. The image is soo cute and looks great. Congrats on your DT position well deserved.
Lyndsey xx

aardvarkpest said...

Gorgeous card. I love the unusual shape.

Glenda

Kim said...

What a fun and beautiful card! I so need to use my Cricut more on my cards...poor thing is so neglected! :) I love your design! Gorgeous! CONGRATS on getting selected for your DT! I can't wait to see what you will be making!
Hugs~ Kim

Kim said...

What a fun and beautiful card! I so need to use my Cricut more on my cards...poor thing is so neglected! :) I love your design! Gorgeous! CONGRATS on getting selected for your DT! I can't wait to see what you will be making!
Hugs~ Kim

Kelly Schelske said...

What an adorable card Claire!! Congrats onyour exciting new, that's awesome!!

Hugs, Kelly

Crissi Harvey said...

Beautiful card Claire congrat on making the DT.

Thanks for joining in with our challenges over at Arty Girlz.

crissi xx

May-Bente said...

Beautiful card, I love the shape!
Have a nice sunday!
Hugs!

** Isa ** said...

I'm so loving this!!!! This is too cute and I lvoe the shape... Very fun... Happy Mothering Sunday to you too Honey...

{BIG HGUS} xxx

Macpurp said...

this is such a lovely card!!! i love the colours you have used on it. congratulations on the DT spot! well done you!!
love tina x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Claire..congrats on your new DT position :-)
Happy Mother's Day.
Hugs
Carole x

Debbie said...

Beautiful card Claire - love purple...great shape and image . :)

Huge congratulations on making the DT team - you do deserve it - you are one talented lady...enjoy creating. :)

xxDebbiexx

Chris said...

A gorgeous card Claire and such a cute image! Love the shaped mats and design too. Congratulations on your new DT post, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it and I look forward to what you'll create. Hugs, Chris x

mueppi said...

Fab news Claire :) Congrats!
Your card is gorgeous!!!!!!

Stacey said...

Love the shape of this Claire, so curvy! Gorgeous image too. Congratulations on your DT post ~♥~

Sharon said...

Love this card Claire - gorgeous colours and I love the shape. Congrats on being selected for the Cupcake DT!

Anonymous said...

wow love this card , very pretty , also thanks for your comment on my blog
carol x

ella bella said...

gorgeous card love the shape
congrats on DT post its very well deserved as your cards are gorgeous.
Tracy x

ella bella said...

gorgeous card love the shape
congrats on DT post its very well deserved as your cards are gorgeous.
Tracy x

Tara Godfrey said...

Claire your card is soooo sweet! Love the colours and adorable image! Congrats on the DT news...I will make sure and check it out!!!!
Hugs,t

Risa said...

Congratulations on your DT news Claire! I will make sure to stop by often and see your creations.
I love your image..it is adorable and colored to perfection! I also love the Nesties...very pretty!
hugs
Risa:)

Anonymous said...

First, I want to say how exciting for you!!! Congrats on the DT!! :) And your creation is gorgeous!! I love the yummy purple with the darling images!! TFS!

Desire Fourie said...

Gorgeous Claire. Love the lilac colours and that image is a real cutie. Hugs from Desire

Beccy said...

What a gorgeous card so cute - Congrats on DT with Cup Cake well deserved.

Bev said...

Adorable! Love those pretty papers and darling image x Oh and huge congrats too xx

Julie Allain said...

Claire your card is beautiful!!

Thank you so much for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenges, I will continue to visit your wonderful blog and ofcourse I'll see you on Auntys forum

Julie xx

Martina said...

This card is so sweet!
Like it!


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