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Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Simon Says Stamp's Challenge Blog Celebrates their 3rd Birthday!


This week we are celebrating our 3rd Birthday! This calls for a party and of course you all are invited!  In honor to really celebrate we will be having extra prizes at Simon Says Stamp and a special sale for followers of this challenge only, be sure to check out below for details!
 
FIRST PRIZE 
a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore 
(the first number picked by the random generator)
The next 3 numbers drawn will each win:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month MAY 2012 YOU CAN DO ANYTHING

That is not all !! EVERYONE will get a gift this week too !! It is time to reward all of our lovely followers and supporters who join us week after week :-)

Beginning today, May 2nd at 12:00 EST and ending Friday, May 4th at 11:59 EST you can receive 10% off all your purchases by entering the code bbsim1

 When you go to check out, enter the promotion code at the bottom of the page that says "Billing & Shipping" at the top. There will be a box for you to enter your promotion code which will automatically deduct this amount from your total upon check out

We're so proud of our amazing team, please be sure to check out everyone's fantastic Birthday themed inspiration this week!

Jo 
Joy
we all really appreciate your comments so if you find some time to spare please pop around to everyone :-)

And here is my card -
Ingredients -
Other items used - Tim Holtz Ornate plates, Melissa Frances Pearls, Hemptique twine, Pins - homemade, Flowers - Magnolia, Prima & stash
Tools - MS Eyelet Lace PATP, MS Frond leaf punch & Classic 3-in-1 butterfly punch, circle nesties & scalloped circle nesties, & My Favourite Things mini pennant dies
The Copic colours I've used are-
skin E11, E00, E000, R20, hair E44, E43, E41, flowers RV55, RV52 / RV00, RV000, R83, R81, dress RV55, RV52, RV00 / C1, C0, C000, cardigan C5, C3, C1, C00, leaves G94, G43, G40, 
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - sketch, Crafty Sentiments - spots or stripes, Deep Ocean - punches & dies, Little Darlings - flowers, Little Red Wagon - stitch it up, Penny's Papercrafty - birthday, Crazy Amigo - flowers, Oldie But A Goodie - die cuts & punches (Tilda & Ornate plate older than 6 mths), Papertake Weekly - anything goes, Hooked On Crafts - flowers, Incy Wincy - Mother's Day / girlie, Make It Monday - anything goes, Stamps & Fun = Creativity - sketch from another current challenge (sketch & stamp), The Pink Elephant - Spring, Magnolia Stamp Lovers - stitching, Sketchy Colours - mint, pink & white, Crafts 4 Eternity - Spring, Fussy & Fancy - punches & dies, Inspire Me Friday - anything goes
That's it from me today peeps, thanks for stopping by

63 comments:

  1. Ooo my goodness Mandy....this is absolutely divine :)
    The colours are so pretty and the embellies are perfect..totally gorgeous card hun.

    Love Elaine xx

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  2. Gorgeous card sweetie ♥♥

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  3. Hi Mandy wow this is so gorgeous !! I love this Tilda ;0) The mini bunting is so gorgeous !! and your frame with sentiment is so perfect ! Love it !! Happy Birthday SSS ;0)

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  4. Hi Mandy, you never fail to amaze me with your cards!! this one is just stunning,beautiful,gorgeous!!!

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  5. Gorgeous card Mandy :-) such a lovely Tilda and all the details are so very pretty . I LOVE the flowery banner,, gorgeous :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  6. oh wow Hun,this is fantastic the detail is just stunning,love those flowers at the top,so effective,and beautiful hugs Cherylxxxxx

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  7. WOW Mandy, what an amazing card.

    Gorgeous layour, colours, image, embellishes.. Just perfect!

    Hugs Kelly

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  8. Mandy, this is gorgeous! Such lovely details... makes me want to go spend a fortune on new stash... only trouble is we are decorating and changing furniture so I can't have new stash at the mo!!!!!
    Hugs
    Kim
    x

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  9. Very pretty card Mandy, I love the colours you have used and that image is so sweet

    hugs Vicky x x x

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  10. AMAZING card... as always! LOVE IT, BIG CONGRATS TO SSS.... woohooo! Already entered this week's challenge.

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  11. Wow, your card is amazing. Really love the litter banner with the roses.
    Hugs,
    Babette

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  12. the embellishments are stunning!

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  13. A gorgeous card, Mandy. I love the pennants.
    Nikki x

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  14. Hi Mandy, WOW, how fabby is this. I love the bunting and the soft pastel colours. Gorgeous!
    Hugs Sue W.

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  15. Wow! Just lovely work, Mandy! I really love the banners you made with the roses on them...so pretty :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  16. This is amazing Mandy, love all the gorgeous pretty soft coloured flowers .. and thank you so much for having me with you this month :D Hugs xxx

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  17. Oh my God Mandy....you card is again gorgeous!!! All the flowers and flags....perfect coloured...as always and soooo beautiful!!
    Hugs,
    Martina

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  18. Stunningly beautiful card. Just so adorable. love the banner and papers used. thank you for sharing. and like to say i find colours list used it very helpful to me as a struggle trying to work out what goes with what.lol u have used my usual combo of pinks i use on most of my girly cards.
    klare
    :O)
    x

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  19. This is a work of art. Your flowers are amazing. Thank you for sharing your copic colors; I'm always looking for new combinations to try (which means new ones to buy). :)

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  20. Hi Mandy, I thinks I'm back in action now!! Your card is adorable, a lovely details and beautiful details - so, so pretty and a beautiful Tilda.
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  21. OMG Mandy!... Amazing creation! Love it! GREAT JOB!
    -Sony
    Sonia-Studio60

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  22. Mandy, oh your card is so beautiful:)x

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  23. I absolutely love the banner!

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  24. hiya hun, fabulous bunting shaping and so pretty with the flowers on each little flag, pretty image and that sentiment holder is a wow factor, just gorgeous
    Hugs Kate xx

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  25. This is absolutely stunning Mandy, such beautiful soft colours, love the Tilda and all your gorgeous details x

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  26. Wow Mandy!!!! Just AMAZING CARD!!!
    I love it :) Love all details, this sweet Tilda, the design..all wonderful!
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  27. Hi hun
    oh wowzer this is totally stunning, awesome colouring, beautiful embelies, great stitching, sue,x

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  28. Wow Mandy what a cracking creation just love all the fab detail and colours and I need the die you have used for the banner just super! Chanelle xx

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  29. Stunning card, Mandy! Love all the layers and the bunting with flowers looks amazing!! Hugs,Juliexx

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  30. very cute!! love all the details!

    cheers!

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  31. I think this is gorgeous! LOVE that frame around your sentiment! :)

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  32. What a gorgeous card! The image paired with the blooms make it so lovely! Thanks for joining us at Penny's for our kid card challenge. Amy

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  33. Hi Mandy your card is just stunning what amazing detail you've put into it. I do love it especially with your lovely pastel colours. I saw your card at MIM and I'm Kathie card #141. Wishing you a wonderful week.
    Hugs
    Kathie

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  34. Gorgeous card - lots of lovely layers. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

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  35. Absolutely gorgeous, so pretty :o)
    Jackie xx

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  36. How lovely! Can't believe the amount of detail on your fabulous card. What a beauty. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at an OBAG, Jx

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  37. Truly amazing Mandy so cute and gorgeous too
    luv
    Debby

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  38. Oh this is so pretty! Love the bunting and the pins are gorgeous :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  39. OMGosh, this is so cute! I love the soft colors, and that banner with all the roses is super sweet.

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  40. WOW Mandy this is gorgeous, love all the flowers and those banners too :-)

    Thanks for joining our punches and dies challenge over at Fussy and Fancy - good luck!

    xx Happy crafting and glittery hugs xx

    Sazzle

    http://sazzlecraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  41. So beautiful Mandy, delicate soft colouring and so feminine...very pretty.


    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  42. This is a gorgeous card. I really love the DP and your image is super too. Thanks for sharing at MIM, I'm really glad I stopped by for a closer look. Hugs Sheryl xx

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  43. Stunning project Mandy. Thanks for joining us at Crafts4Eternity this week.
    Pinky

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  44. Beautiful card Mandy! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

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  45. Hi Mandy, absolutely stunning card! love what you've done here..banner, wonderful stitching and those gorgeous blooms, brilliant dedication, Happy 3rd Birthday to the team. Ruby x

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  46. Stunning card. The image is well done and I love the flowers on the banner.

    Thanks for joining us at Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

    Mari

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  47. Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us at SFC …..

    Hugs

    Bella

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  48. Stunning Mandy as always, you always have such beautiful detail on your cards.

    Sorry to hear about your lappy and hope you get it sorted soon hun.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  49. Oh wow Mandy this is just stunning, you really know how to make peoples eyes pop out and this one really does, its gorgeous and so pretty to. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  50. This is Gorgeous Mandy, I love the soft pretty colours and detail.
    Hugs Mau XX

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  51. Absolutely beautiful card Mandy loving the soft colours, the flower display and of course Tilda looks amazing.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  52. This is gorgous, thanx for joining us at Incy Wincy and good luck.

    Caz x IW DT

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  53. Such a wonderful card!
    The coloring is perfect and the image is wonderful :)
    Thank you for entering the challenge over at SC,
    hugs from Maya

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  54. How pretty and delicate is this card, love it Mandy, love all those pretty roses.. hugs

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  55. A truly stunning card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  56. Mandy this is fabulous! I just love it all! Judy x

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  57. Those banners are BEAUTIFUL! I love all the embellishments you added here Mandy.

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  58. Absolutely stunning Mandy - one of your best!
    while I'm here....
    Thanks for joining us at Oldie But A Goodie for the punches & Dies challenge and good luck
    Laurie xx

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  59. Totally adorable Mandy ....I should know ;) thank you so much darling
    Hugs Susie xx

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  60. Totally gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along at Hooked on Craft :)

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Thanks so much for hopping over to visit & taking the time to leave a comment
Mandy xx