The Pink Elephant Challenge...

Well today is the official start of The Pink Elephant - our new Challenge Blog at http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/. Some of you may have noticed that the challenge actually appeared yesterday due to Lori getting so excited that she couldn't tell the difference between Sunday and Monday!!!

Having said that all the Design Team are really excited about our new venture and we're hoping that lots of people will join in. This week our challenge is based on our blog colour theme - PINK, WHITE AND BLACK. How great is that? There's also a super prize donated by Debbie's Die Cuts and the winner gets their card in the hall of fame slide show for 6 months.


My pink, black and white card is based around my new stamp from Pollycraft. I've used a very striking pink pearlescent card and embossed it using the small hearts Cuttlebug folder from the Love Combo set. The dress and hearts have also been stamped on to this card and paper pieced on to the image.

My favourite part of the card is the heart charm made using the die from the Cuttlebug Love Combo set. I hadn't tried die cutting shrink plastic before, but it's certainly something I will do more in the future.

Do pop over to the Pink Elephant and have a look at the other DT work. They are a super talented bunch. It would be fantastic if you could find the time to join in the challenge too - I'd love to see loads of pink this week.

A quote for my daughter...

This is my card for my oldest daughter for Valentine's Day. She doesn't like cute images much, but really loves quotations.

The quote is one from a set by Cloud 9 designs and has been stamped onto one of the new Nestability labels. To soften the white background I applied a swirly peel off, chalked over the top of it and then removed it leaving a subtle white image.

My card is also for the challenge at http://createdbyhandchallenge.wordpress.com/ where the challenge is to be creative using a love quote.

Materials used:

• black card
• Dovecraft Vintage Papers
• Cloud Nine Clear Stamp
• Nestability Label die cuts
• cream organza ribbon from stash

Introducing Ella...

At long last the clues can be revealed ...

Here is Ella - isn't she just adorable? She has been designed by my friend Lori at http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/, but Ella isn't around to just stand around looking cute she is part of something big. Something I am so proud and happy to be a part of.

Ella is part of a new challenge site - check it out at http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/.

I know you are probably thinking 'another challenge site', but I reckon you can never have too much of a good thing - this especially applies to chocolate, rubber stamps and challenge sites that offer fun and inspiration!

The aim of The Pink Elephant is to bring FUN and INSPIRATION to your crafting and to encourage everyone to dust down those die cutting machines, punches etc and use them to produce stunning new work.

Our first challenge will be posted on Monday and there is already a clue on the site about what the challenge might be. Do pop over and take a look at the rest of the design team. I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone's fantastic contributions.