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Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Totally Ladybug Tuesday - Our First Open Challenge, new stamps and a blog hop!

Good morning!!  And it certainly is a Good Morning cos it's a big day today at the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog, because not only is it our very FIRST challenge but Kerry also has a new release of stamps and we are having a Blog Hop to celebrate !! So this week there is double the chance to win a prize!!

I've got so much to share I don't know where to start - a first for me!!  If you are already hopping along with us you should have arrived from Michele's blog, if not head on over to the start at Mary J's blog - I'm really hoping you've got the Blog Hop Banner proudly displayed on your blog, but if not, its below


 The DT have not only had to use the challenge theme, but they have also used the new images. There are 5 in all and I think you will agree when you see their creations the new images are just fabulous! (none of the DT have seen each other's cards so we cant wait to hop either!)

The rules of the Hop - which are...
a) Visit each of the DT members in order and leave a comment on each of their blog hop posts.
b) Leave a comment at the bottom of the challenge blog telling us which is your favourite image.
c) Display the blog hop banner which is at the top of this post on your blog either in a post or on your side bar.

The Prize is all 5 images in the new release, simples :-)

The hop will close 9am GMT on Monday 8th NOV and the winner will be announced at 9am GMT on Tuesday 9th NOV.

The first stop along the hop is Mary J

Just in case you get lost, here is the order...

Now onto the challenge....

Mary J has set a cracking challenge this week, and it's a sketch with the optional extra of decorating the inside of the card


And here's my card


I've made this card into an engagement card, but this image would work for Christmas, new home, congratulations and so many other occasions!

Here's a close up of the image


And yes, I decorated the inside - this is an optional extra, but it really seems to make the cards look really special, so why not give it a go!


We really hope you join in this week, you can do whatever you want with the sketch - any theme, any colours, flip it, embellish it, add the image anywhere! As long as the general format can be seen (you are more than welcome to decorate the inside of the card if you like!) anything goes! I can't wait to see what you do with it!

And with two chances of winning this week what have you got to lose!!  You can JUST enter the hop, or JUST enter the challenge or if you are game - enter them Both!

Whatever you choose ... good luck from all the Lovely Ladybugs!

Your next stop on the hop is the lovely Lisa

Hugs  Sue xx

Supplies - Image - Ladybug Crafts Ink - Young Love
CS - Bazzill Bling; Papermania Glittery Dotted Velum; Bo Bunny DP; Lace and Prima Flowers; Papermania & Prima Sentiments; MS Loopy Border Punch all from here

I'd like to enter this card for these challenges

29 comments:

Kerry said...

I love your card Sue! The colours are so pretty and the lace gives the card a romantic feel. Perfect sentiment! xx

Helen Ann said...

I love the colours on this card, and you're right the image is so versatile - it's already in my basket thinking with a gem added to nikki's finger I have a perfect image for my friend's engagement card :)
Gorgeous card and love the lace (really need to start using more of it lol)
Hel x

Pami said...

Hi Sue, what a dreamy card! Very romantic! He is very good looking isnt he!! Love the card, well done. Pami x

Mary J said...

OH, that is just fantastic, Sue! That lace make it that more romantic! Love how you've used the border punch in the insides - super duper!

Julye said...

What another fab image Sue, these are great and as you say quite versatile too, thanks for sharing. Have you thought about entering the creative craft challenges challenge this time they have some fab prizes on offer and the theme is anniversarry.

Highland Handmade said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours and the lace is just a perfect addition! x

Hayley @ funkyfarmscrapbookbarn.co.uk said...

Gorgeous card Sue, I love the lace which Kery and Mary have already said gives it a lovley romantic feel! It is a very versatile stamp, love it!
x

Anita said...

Gorgeous card Sue! Your coloring looks so pretty and I love the paper you used...it's lovely! That lace is gorgeous too and the inside looks fantastic.

Hazel (Didos) said...

Love the card the image is super. Thanks for sharing, Off to Lisas blog now Hazelxoxo

Whimsey said...

What a great card; I love the image and that lace ribbon treatment is superb. Love how the inside ties into that same lace-y theme. Gorgeous!

pinky said...

Oh Sue its just gorgeous, love the blue and of course the gorgeous new image and isn't it just perfect for an engagement!!
Pinky

Lisa Jane said...

I love the beautiful aqua and lilac in this card - so soft .. really romantic. Th lace is so soft too.. just perfect
Fab card !
Lisa ;)

Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...

I see from your post below that you mentioned your mojo was MIA, well, WOW, it certainly came back with a bang for this card, it's gorgeous!

Valchen said...

A lovely card, very romantic!!!

MaidstoneMum said...

The inside and outside are fab, it is a great image with a romantic feel without being too sickly!

Annette said...

Love the card Sue, the lace is particularly nice and the inside is great Annette

Dawnll said...

Such a wonderful image and great use of the sketch. Love the coloring sweetie-Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Passion Challenge. this week. Hope to have you join us again for more challenges.

Cor* said...

looks like a fun hop with some great images, I may have to get in on this one. Cute card and lace treatment. Thanks so much for getting glittery & girly with some glamour too. at Creative Inspirations this time round. Hope to see you next challenge!! Good luck.

Suzy Q said...

lovely card, great colours & i love the sentiment as well xx

Tinkerbeth said...

I love the colors you used, and the lace is perfect! All of you designers are so inspirational!

Stampersue said...

Hi Sue your card is lovely - I love the colours.

Stampersue
X

Jane said...

Beautiful card inside and out! thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp! hugs, Jane xxx

Chrissie said...

Wow, what great colours!
Thanks for joining in our Blogoversary Challenge at OSCC!
Chrissie

Lyndi said...

Lve the colours on your card and the lacey border is great. I have a load left over from my wedding dress (from 15 years ago) that I must dig out and use now seeing your card :)

Lx

Linby said...

Lovely colours. What a good idea to use the image for an engagement card, it really fits the occasion.

A New Crafter said...

Romance is still alive, be great for an engagement card or a moving in together card, or..., lots of choices, the beautiful lace is so pretty, lovely....

Ger said...

What a versatile stamp! Love the colours you've used. Great card.

Ger x.

Dorcas said...

Cute card! Thanks for joining us at Creative INspirations. :-)

Irene Daryanto said...

It's so cute, love it.
Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations.
Hugs, Irene