Thursday 2 May 2013

First "As You Like It" Challenge and a DT CALL

I'm a bit nervous today, because it is the start of our FIRST EVER challenge at our new challenge blog:

The aim of our new challenge is to enable you to create a project that showcases your own style, so don't forget to tell us what makes it YOUR style!!!

Every alternate Thursday we will host a new challenge with only a few loose rules, so we hope everyone can all join in and have fun.

Our first challenge is also a DT callso if you want to apply to be one of our teamies then enter our challenge and type "DT" after your name in the linky.  We also have candy available too!!!

Pop over to the As You Like It Challenge blog to see the DT Call information.

Our first challenge is sponsored by my favourite specialist ribbon company, 
They have fabulous multi-buy deals, so pop over and see their lovely range of ribbons and twine.

Our first challenge theme is to showcase a project using your Favourite Die or Punch and you MUST make it clear which chosen die/punch is your favourite.

Anyone who is a regular to my blog will know that I'm a HUGE fan of gorgeous dies, so although I tried, I could not decide on my ultimate favourite.  I have greedily opted for 4 of my current favourites!!

  1. Spellbinders Labels Eighteen (this is my 'must-have' nestie and if you visit me often you'll know that I used this one lots!)
  2. Memory Box Corner Bow (I've been in love with this beautifully delicate die since I got it)
  3. Memory Box PoppyStamp Simple Banner (cute little banner perfect for an empty corner and also handy for a short sentiment if you have the patience to get the letters to print in the right positions!!)
  4. Memory Box Locina Buckle (Fabulously elegant for dressing a pretty ribbon)

Here's my card, which also showcases one of my favourite stamp companies (LOTV), my favourite papers (Lucy Cromwell from Papermania), and also my favourite sketch (one from a challenge blog a few months ago that I saved!!)

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I hope you'll join us for our first challenge, show us your style, showcase your Favourite Dies and/or Punches. And don't forget to enter our DT call if you would like to join our fun team.


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Card Recipe:
I've been inspired by:
I've also linked this card up to the Make It Monday link party as my favourite card of the week (actually it's my favourite card for quite a while!).
Happy crafting.

25 comments:

Christine L said...

Stunning card Annette... so perfectly 'you'! Your colouring with the DI's is sooo fabulous too!

Good luck with the new challenge!

Hugs
Christine x

Mojca said...

oh this is so pretty Annette. I love the dies you used and the image is so cute! hugs! Mojca

Doreen said...

Beautiful card,such a lovely image and details.xxx

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, adorable card.
luv
Debby

Wishcraft said...

Absolutely gorgeous Annette! Love how you've coloured this sweet image and the dies are all fab :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Malin ~ Lillpiga said...

Thanks for joining us at WOC with your lovely card!

Regards Malin

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Just adorable! Funny story - I thought your DT rules where the challenge rules. I was thinking those are some pretty stiff rules for participants. Then I put it all together - guess my brain wasn't work first thing this morning ;)

Deanne :)

Angela said...

Wow Annette,your card looks so beautiful,the colors are so fantastic and the image is really pretty.
Many hugs and greetings
Angela

Anne said...

Thanks for entering our first Lili of the Challenge Netty, a really lovely card.
Good luck!
Anne x

Anonymous said...

Annette this is stunning I LOVE the dies and I am so honoured to be working with you on our New challenge!
thank you for being you and being such a great friend! hugs me xx

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card Annette. Thank you for your comment on my blog.

Unknown said...

This is great! So cute! Thanks for sharing at MIM!

Unknown said...

so sweet! I hopped over from MIM.

Rhonda Miller said...

What a lovely card. I love the colors and layout. I saw it on MIM.

Sherryn said...

a beautiful card, love those memory box dies and the layout, saw it on MIM xx

Elena V. said...

wow!! It's so sweet! I'm visiting from MIM.

Dee's Craft Room said...

Fabulous card, I love the design and the image is so cute.

Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

loz said...

Gorgeous card and image Annette..Loz
Visiting from MIM...

The-Butterfly said...

how adorable! i love the colours, they work really well together and of course the image is sooo cute!

Andrea W said...

Delightful card! Your colouring is fantastic and I love the delicate details of your card. Very pretty! I found you at MIM.

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is darling. Love your coloring. And what a cute charm. Saw this lovely creation on MIM.

Unknown said...

Adorable above and beyond! Beautiful blue tones for a baby card!
I saw this on MIM!
Have a nice day!

Antonella said...

This is such a pretty card! I am a little late, but I also joined in the challenge!
Hugs, Antonella :-)

Billie A said...

Sweet sweet card. I love the image and colors. The flowers are great and the little feet charm is a great touch. I saw your card on MIM. Beautiful card.

Unknown said...

Just popped over from MIM your card is stunning really stands out from the crowd hugs txx