Wednesday 7 December 2011

"Its a Celebration" Challenge and Blog Hop

Good Morning fellow crafters and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop. Our hop is a very exciting one for all of us as it is in celebration of our 1st Birthday!!!! You should have landed here directly from The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot  so you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back there to read all about the "Celebration Challenge" the fabulous main prize on offer and to start the Blog Hop again, as you'll not want to miss out on this one! Our Design Teams have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter Website and on each blog on the hop we are offering one lucky commenter a digi of their own choice.


For my Card in this "Its a Celebration" Challenge and Blog Hop I have used this "Happy Birthday to Me" image and you will find it here,  I have used my copics and tria pens to colour it, then used Nestabilitie Label Die No.23 to cut it out, afterwards I used the die again to draw around to create the mount for it out of deep pink card. The sentiment is one of the Stampin Up Stamps and I treated it in the same was as my image.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of deep pink card and then on top I have used one of three "Birthday Cupcake" digi papers and you will find them here, the first one is a very pretty pink patterned paper, and on top I have used a pink paper and along both sides I have used a Martha Stewart parcel border punch along both edges, then for my third paper which has been mounted on more of the pink card Ive used a pink background with a swirl pattern on it.
The mounted image was then positioned in the centre with the sentiment at the bottom on the right hand side, to finish of I have used some of the left over paper and created three rolled flowers cut with the Dia-namics die and have stuck them to my in the top right hand corner on some punched out leaves.

From here you will need to hop on over to Caroline. Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digis available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop!

You can take part in the Challenge without taking part in the Blog Hop if you would prefer not to.

Good luck and I hope that you enjoy your journey.

60 comments:

inkydoodlecrafts said...

The card is beautiful what a cute image to, the little present die cut edge is lovely and very unusual. I love blog hops! I have a large mug of coffee to hand so I'm off to enjoy the rest of the DT's wonderful work. Mel :o)

Carol said...

What a gorgeous card Shirley!! Luv all the pink and the beautiful flowers you made. Congrats on an excellent hop Hun and thanks for all your hard work. Now you can relax for two weeks lol. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Shirley luv the colours and the flowers are gorgeous.
Chris x

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Shirley,love that cute image.xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Shirley, I like this sweet image, the design and the roses.
Kevin xx

Carla S. said...

This is adorable, Shirley! Love the papers, the rolled flowers and the darling image! Great coloring and details!

Janette said...

Hi Shirley, This is so very sweet, what a cutie, just love it.xx

Anonymous said...

lovely Shirley!!!!
Hugs
elma

heidy said...

Oh what an adorable image Shirley and your card is gorgeous as always!
Hugs Heidy

Sharon Caudle said...

ooooo I LOVE The Paper Shelter and your card is soooo ADORABLE!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents with us at Papertake Weekly, and hope you join us again soon!
hugs, Sharon

misteejay said...

What a lovely card - love the parcel borders.

Toni xx

Tracey said...

Wonderful card Shirley, I love the flowers & foliage :)
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Shirley, love the cute image x

Louise F NZ said...

Lovely Card, the roses are fab. Thanks for your hard work organizing all this.

Riet said...

So gorgeous card Shirley,I love the image and your papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Sandy G said...

What an adorable image. A loveley birthday card very sweet.

Jules said...

Hi Shirley

What gorgeous papers you have used with this cute image.

Loving your flowers too. They are stunning.

Hope all is good with you.

Love Jules xx

Mary J said...

Totally adorable Shirley! Love that cutie pie!

Mary said...

What a gorgeous card and such a cute image! Thanks for the inspiration!!

paper fun said...

Super sweet card. Love the papers and the border punch.

Mari

Anita said...

Beautiful card and I love that sweet little image.

Frances said...

Very cute card, Love your design and embellishments, hugs, Frances.

Marika said...

Good Morning

I love the flowers and the border, so fitting for the card.

Have a nice Day,
Marika

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Wow your card is fabulous!
Love your gorgeous colors and such pretty papers and detail!


Hugs
Judith

Melodie said...

Wow, Shirley, such a gorgeous card. I love all the wonderful details, specially the fantastic border.
Hugs
Melodie

mueppi said...

Gorgeous card Shirley with great colours and image!
Hugs Gisela

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card, love the flowers
Hugs Julie P

Curly said...

OMGosh this is so very pretty, the image is adorable and its beautifully coloured, its just perfect for our Anything Goes with Glitter Challenges this week,

Thank you so much for joining us at Craft Your Passion this week, I hope you will come and join the fun next week,

Have a lovely day,
Hugs Bridget CYP GDT

Melanie said...

Such a cute card! I love the cake-eating bear... It's a real cutie pie!

Have a nice day,
Melanie

lady jasmine crafts said...

I am loveing this hop im new to these digis and fallen in love. xxx Nicky xxx

Dee's Craft Room said...

This card is so sweet. Thanks for joining in with all the fun at Crafty Boots Challenge.

Dionne

Anonymous said...

Oh,how adorable.Such a pretty card.Do love your flowers.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
Lisa x

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie this is really gorgeous what a sweet little image in fab colours hugs pops x

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Shirley,I love the image and your colours are fabulous...Have a lovely weekend...
Mandy x

Wishcraft said...

Aww lovely card Shirley, so cute and pretty :o) Lisa x

Shannah said...

Ooooh what an absolute cutie! I love that sweet little image and your embellishments are perfect! I'm so glad I dropped in to The Paper Shelter today - what a happy surprise to see all these fab creations!
Hugs, Shannah xox

Linda . J said...

Beautiful card Shirley, such a cute image and love the pink, the boder punch is lovely too.
Hugs Linda

Ellis said...

Beautiful card, great flowers and fantastic borderpunch! =)
Thanks for joining us at NettieG's Digitals Gems!
Hugs, Elenor

Marjorie said...

this is such a beautiful card hun. Love the colours and design. Great flowers..really must have a go at these. Congratulations to all on a great challenge blog, I just love paper shelter..one already wow!
big hugs
Marjorie
xx

dj1952 said...

Your card is adorable. The bear is so cute, and you did an awesome job with your flowers. I love to see handmade flowers. Hugs, dj1952

Patricia St Martin said...

Oh my!!! Your image is so cute. I love how she is eating his cake. Great job coloring. Nice party border and those are adorable flowers. I always love seeing your cards.
Hugs, Pat

Unknown said...

Awww this is so sweet and so cute, what a fun card, love the pink xxx

Mina said...

oh wow what a cutie Shirley, perfect colouring too...love your card...Im so sorry to hear you lost your Mum and know just what you mean about the chocolate, I cant smell chanelNo5 without memories flooding back...thanks for your kind comment it meant so much to me especially today
Mina xxx

Laura said...

I came here to your blog for a different hop but I HAD to comment on your card. I love the image, love the way you coloured it! It's very cute. I'll have to come back and check out this hop!!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

This is super-cute Shirley - gorgeous colouring and those flowers are fabulous.

I think I must be losing my marbles Shirley, as I was certain I had already left a comment on this card! Another senior moment methinks!
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Spyder said...

This little bear is just too cute!, eating his chocolate, love that image! Great card Shirley! Thanks for your visit too!!
(Lyn)

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Shirley I am so loving this cutsie card that image is a true delight so are those gorgeous papers and flowers a truly wonderful creation.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Stef H said...

i definitely need to try my hand at those swirled flowers. this is just beautiful!

hugs :)

Trish and Treasure said...

Mt daughter Anita and I love this stamp of the bear stuffing cake into his mouth!!!!!!!!!!!
TRISH MUNRO

Claire Phillips said...

Lovely card as always Shirley. I can imagine you like the rest uf us are up to our eyes at this time of year with preparations - good luck! If you get a minute pop by mine there's a wee surprise. Cheers Claire x

Jackie said...

What a darling card! I just love this super fun image too! Great job!

Janette said...

Hi Shirley, So love this sweet card, so pretty and love the colouring.xx

Crystal R said...

I am loving the pretty flowers you made. Such a cute card.

Janet said...

Wow this is stunning Shirley.....your colouring is superb!

Merry Christmas Sweetie! x

mueppi said...

What a wonderful card, Shirley!
Hgs Gisela

Sandy's Stamping Scene said...

Such a sweet image and card. Beautiful flowers, and I love how the image and sentiment have the same shape.

Merry Christmas!

JennyH said...

Such a sweet image.......I love your rolled roses :)

Sue said...

Hi hun
aww totally adorable card, super cute image, fab flowers, lovely design, sue,x

Anonymous said...

This image would make the perfect 1st birthday card! That is pretty much what all three of my kids looked like on their first birthdays! Sweet job on the card!
Hugs,
Karen C

Anne said...

Adorable.. He looks as though he is enjoying his chocolate cake... Love the edge punch you have use for your border.... thanks for sharing your creativity....