First Challenge Treasures

Hi - doesn't the week fly when there are so many jobs to do and so little time for stamping?

Thanks to everyone for stopping by and having a look at this new challenge blog - and a big thanks especially to those of you who took part. It's really been great to see what people have created with the stamps on offer to us UK newbies!

I make it 5 cards submitted, so here is the difficult part - which 3 to feature! As they are all so fantastic - in the end, I just couldn't decide. So for this week only (as Bruce Forsyth says) here are my favourite ones...lol! If you want to see more instructions on how to make them, click on the blog links.


These first 2 wowsie cards are both by Kelly (go girl!) and you can check out her cool blog at: http://kelleast.blogspot.com/

Her first card uses SU's "Simply Said" stamps, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, Doodlebug rub-ons, and "Sprinkles" paper from the new new Basic Grey line Two Scoops.


Kelly's second card uses SU's "Seeing Spots" and "Warm Words" sets, more Distress Ink (Worn Lipstick and Faded Jeans), and Stickles (Cotton Candy) for a little bling.

The third card is from Samm. Check out her great blog at http://samm-l.blogspot.com/

Supplies: Stampin Up Stem Sayings, printed paper and chipboard from Basic Grey Two Scoops, brad from the Scrummy Stash Cafe and brushed corduroy distress ink from Tim Holtz.

Fourth card is from Kathy - again check out her fab blog at http://kraftinwithkathy.blogspot.com/ Supplies:
cs:mellow moss, glossy white, pretty in pink,
ink: pretty in pink, regal rose, mellow moss, always artichoke
stamp: rose in winter, curvy verses
access: 5/8" rose grosgrain ribbon, irridescent ice embossing powder
technique: faux diamond dust.

And lastly, the fifth card submitted, but certainly not the least, is from Marge and you can check out her great blog at http://maricopastamper.blogspot.com/ Supplies: Paper: Martha Stewart's Camellia Pink; Ivory Linen and Black Cardstocks

Stamp Set: Stampin'Up's Heartfelt Thanks

Other: Clorox Bleach (instead of ink)

Embellies: Black Sheer Ribbons

Marge will be posting a tutorial for this technique on her blog soon, so do have a look.

Thanks so much for your truly wonderful cards girls, they've really been an inspiration to me and I know they will to other SU stampers out there too, especially all the UK newbies!

Su