Sunday, 11 January 2009

Exciting News...

It's only 50 something weeks to Christmas!!! No far more exciting than that - well it is for me anyway...

I am officially on the design team at http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/.

I am so proud and honoured to be asked to be a member of this team. I was lucky enough to find the Cuttlebug Challenge site when it first began and have been overwhelmed by the amazing tutorials and the way there is always something new happening. So many ideas and inspiration. It really means a lot to me to be on the team.

To celebrate my excitement I am offering some blog candy - not a massive prize, but one I'm sure would be appreciated by any cuttlebug fan out there. It's a brand new 'Treetops' cutting and embossing folder - the same as the one I used to make my all white card above and that I have used on so many things this Christmas.

If you would like to be in with a chance of winning this folder please leave a message here and let your friends know by putting a link on your blog. If you haven't got a blog that's fine leave a message and just tell your friends anyway.

Now there is a little twist to this candy!!! Next, Wednesday, 14th January, will be my first official challenge (am I nervous - lol?) and I would love this challenge to be really, really well supported so ...

Take a look at http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/ on the 14th and enter the new challenge which will be set that day - don't panic you'll have until the following week to complete your card and I'm not giving the game away, but it is a really good, fun challenge.

On Wednesday, 21st January, I will put all the names from the comments left here and the names of people entering the challenge (so some of you will have two chances) into a hat and draw out one lucky winner.

The winner will be announced that day and the prize posted out ASAP.

The Cuttlebug Challenge team are from all around the world so I will post the prize out to anywhere. Good luck everyone.

66 comments:

Ann Whitfield said...

Congratulations Ann you will be an asset to the team - which is why they asked you in the first place and I'll be proud to put a link on my blog for you.
I'll try to join in next week too
Ann x

starcyl said...

Best of luck with your first challenge, I will pop over and join in.

Jenny x

PixieHouse Creations said...

Good luck Ann being designer for cuttlebug,i just know you will be fab at it
will also try and join in when things get back to normal lol
wendy xx

ymcrafter said...

Congratulations Ann, may it lead to bigger and better things for you.

Yvonne

Pat said...

Congratulations Ann, hope your first challenge is a huge success.

Pat xx

Rita said...

Congratulations Ann, I,m sure you will be a great asset to the team. I will put a link on my blog and hopefully join in the challenge too. Hugs Rita xxxx

Pat said...

Congratluations Ann, hope your first challenge is a huge success.

Pat xx

Shell said...

congrats Ann you maust be so excited, i'll link your candy on my blog and i'll have a go at the challenge too.
thanks for the chance to win.
shell x

Jose said...

What lovely blog Candy, its not a folder I have but I love their embossing folders. I've put a link on the right hand side of my blog. I Will make an effort to join in the clutterbug challenge this week
Jose x

Max said...

Oh My Giddy Aunt !!

Congratulations Ann you will definitely be an asset to the Design Team.
As you know I don't have a 'bug' but will wave my supporter's flag for you *smiles and waves furiously*
Go Ann ... Go Ann ... Ra ra ra ra ra ... Go Ann!

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Beryl K said...

Wonderful news Ann, and I not surprised that you have been asked to join the DT for this challenge your work is always stunning. I love this Christmas card that you have made
Beryl x

Christine said...

Congratulations Ann on being asked to join the design team.
I am so pleased and proud to put a link on my blog for you.
I will try to join in next week

Christine xx

Heather said...

Congratulations, you deserve it - your use of the cuttlebug is amazing.
I shall go and link your Blog candy in my sidebar and certainly try to do more of the Cuttlebug challenges this year.
hugs Heather xx

Bea said...
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Bea said...

gorgeous card well done

iReneM said...

Well done on becoming a CB design team member.
Love the all white card - fantastic design. If this card is anything to go by, you'll certainly be an asset.
Loving those little trees :-)
Have linked you to my blog
Best wishes
x

Eveline said...

Hi Ann, your "simple white card" is beautiful. Congrats on making it on the Cuttlebug Design Team. I'm looking forward to Wednesday. Love the blog candy, it's one set I haven't got yet. I'll put a link on my blog.
Eveline.

Joan Ottevanger said...

This is a beatiful card so elegant.And congratulations Ann you make amezing cards

Unknown said...

Hi, thank you for your comment! So sweet! I already have this die, so good luck choosing (did i write that correct ?:p) a winner!

Shirley said...

I wouldn't be nervous if I was you. Your card is absolutley lovely and elegant too. Now I have to have this die!!!!

Shirley said...

I'm embarrassed. I didn't know this was a blog candy event. I only meant I was going to buy the die. LOLOLOL So sorry for the flub...and your card really is elegant!

Cheri said...

Congratulations on making the CBC DT! I don't usually have a lot of time for challenges, but I will see if I can do this one. You're linked up on my blog.

Shirley said...

Ann, I got so exicited about your card and then your die I overlooked, that I forgot to tell you there is an award for you on my blog. I love your site and will definitely follow it~

Maria Matter said...

Only 50 weeks til Christmas, oh no, I better hurry with my cards!!!
hehe
This is absolutley gorgeous Ann! And I can CASE it if I win the Cuttlebug candy, yeah! I will definitely link you up! Thanks for doing this!
Blessings, Maria

jude said...

WELDONE MY FRIEND !Good luck Ann i most likely do the challenge too.
congratulations!love jude

Caryn said...

Wow, well done and what a SPECTACULAR card. I love it. I would be happy to put a link and a piccie on my blog for your candy. And I will look forward to entering the challenge next week. Off to do a bit of cutting and pasting for your candy.

Congrats on the DT thing too.

scrappin_mom3 said...

Ann,

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and checking out my first Cuttlebug challenge! You can put my name in for that blog candy--I will totally put your link on my blog! Can't wait to do some more challenges!!

Kerri ( aka scrappinmom3)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being on the team! And thank you for coming to my blog and looking!

redmom said...

Congrats on making the DT, that is very exciting!!! Your card is so beautiful!! Can't wait to see what you do over at Cuttlebug Challenges!!

Karen said...

I was thrilled to find the C'bug Challenge before Christmas but I think I've only joined in once so far!
Pleased to have found your blog - You've given me lots of ideas already: Congratulations on joining the DT.
I've left a link on the right of my blog and have an added incentive to join the challenge next week now :)

LORi said...

Very Very Nice card Ann!! Great Job! Thanks for the Birthday Wishes!! I was happy to see your post!

AliMayes said...

What a fantastic opportunity Ann. I bet you'll have great time and I look forward to seeing your creations!
Ali xx

Jacilynn said...

Congrats! How exciting. I've linked your candy on my blog and will check out the challenge.

Unknown said...

Congrats Ann, I can't wait to see your first challenge, I know it's going to be great! I have posted a link to my blog.
-Cher

http://stampingwithcher.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Ann! i hope and wish you every success!! i've linked your candy!! i would love to win give me an excuse to buy a bug!! or get my hubby to pay for it hehe! Carly xx

Linda . J said...

Well done Ann, you deserve it your designs are great. I shall put your link on my blog, can not wait for the challenge you are going to set. All the best
Pinklilac x

Alice said...

Congrats!
I put a link on my blog candy sidebar! Byee
Alice

Pink Dandelion said...

Congratulations on joining the DT team I love your 'white card'. I will put a link on my blog and check out the cuttlebug blog on Wednesday. Debs xx

melita said...

congratulations on making the team and your card is gorgeous!!! i will definitely stop back for your first challenge! i will add your link to my blog post about challenge #13!

Anne said...

Many congrats Ann. I've linked you to my sidebar and will be joining in when I get back to Spain. :)

Anonymous said...

Well done on making the cuttlebug design team, I look forward to seeing your challenge on wednesday! I will post a link to your blog candy on my blog now.
http://feelslikehomeleesa.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-candy-at-craftroom-creations.html

miodo_oka said...

Good luck Ann!
This is a beatiful card so elegant.And congratulations Ann you make amezing cards O_O

migot77

Maureen said...

Well done you. Ann you thoroughly deserve this award, it is so nice to see real talent being rewarded for a change. I am looking forward to seeing the challenge and I might just enter if I can persuade a certain sister of mine to lend me her machine.

Maureen

Rosanne said...

Congratulations! What a lovely card!

Julie said...

I love your card. I can see why you made it on the design team.

Beryl said...

I'm sure you'll do great as a designer for the challenge. Your work is always brilliant.
Beryl xx

Crafting Diva said...

Congratulations Ann thats wonderful news that you are on the design team and it's no wonder your cards are fab I have put a link on my blog about your candy draw and thanks for the chance to win.

tiggertastic said...

wow this is amazing, what a wonderful make, the white really suits this

Sarah x

Annelies said...

Congratulations! Here's my link . Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

Suzy said...

I'm waiting for this chalenge. :)

thequeenbeecrafts said...

Way to go Ann, its long after due that you were recognised for your talent, you so deserve this congratulations. Yes Maureen you can borrow my machine that's what sisters are for!

Grace

Janice said...

Love your ideas! congratulations!

Kelly Jo said...

Congratulations on making the DT! I just got the Cuttlebug for Christmas and am eager to play with it more so I'll be sure to check out your challenge.
Thanks for the chance...Love your card!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

Congrats! Linked you here...
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

The Vannoy Family said...

Hey! Congrats on you making the team! You now have a link with me in Texas! Thanks for sharing!

Dawn said...

Hi Ann

You have some gorgeous cards on your blog!

Dawn

Tamikko said...

Congrats!! So exciting. I would love to do that as well. I just got a Cuttlebug for christmas and I love it. Need to get more folders though and can't wait to try the nestabilities.
Thanks for the chance to win.

Valarie (vampme3) said...

Wow!! Love this card!!! Striking!!! tfs

Sam said...

what a lovely set of dies/embossers. (it is never too early to begin thinking about next Christmas!!)

myself said...

Hi Ann! congrats and I love your stuff! I posted a link to you (and Cuttlebug Challenge...) on my blog (http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com/2009/01/congratulations-ann-and-blog-candy.html) and also entered the challenge #14 (before I found you). I am definitely keeping you on my blog list. Thanks for the great ideas!

Christy said...

Congrats!!!! I think it's a lovely prize and you are right...any cuttlebug fan will go gaga over it :)

I will try my hardest to join in the challenge and I already posted a link on my blog for ya :)

Katarina said...

Congratulations on making the DT! I joined the challenge and you can see my card on my blog here:

kamadesign

Thanks for the chance to win more addictive stuff and thanks for looking.

Ashley Rv said...

congrats and good luck!

Debbie said...

Congratulations - you will be a fabulous part of the DT tea. :) Your cards are beautiful and certainly inspired me. :)
Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful trees. :)

I have posted your candy in my side bar.

xxDebbiexx

Cool Nana said...

Congrats!
sgidden@charter.net

ikki said...

Congratulations on DT - last week's challenge was v good. Just found you - not sure if it's too late, but wanted to wish you luck with B Challenges. Candy posted. From a keen cuttlebugger,
ikki

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