To celebrate the first blogaversary of Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog, the Design Team members are participating in a blog hop, to inspire you and celebrate an amazing first year! And what a year it has been!! WOW!!!!
As a special treat for this challenge, we have invited our two past DT members, Anna and Kim, to join us! Please give them a warm welcome back!!!
The theme for this weeks challenge is...you guessed it, BIRTHDAYS/CELEBRATIONS!!!!!!
We love BIRTHDAYS & CELEBRATIONS at Simon Says !!!!
The DT are showcasing the Simon Says Stamps exclusive stamp sets and have made some gorgeous Birthday cards to inspire you!! You can see them all close up on each blog as you hop along !
I'm sorry if you have already visited and my card was missing ! It is here now !
The DP's are BasicGrey "Green at Heart"
The lacey self adhesive ribbon is also BasicGrey "Green at Heart"
The flowers are by Prima and I have added some pearls to the centres which I have coloured with a ProMarker.
The image is by Pure Innocence and she has been coloured with ProMarkers.
The sentiments are from a set of Simon Says Stamp Exclusive stamps.
Simon Says Stamp sells all these in its store !
I am also entering my card in the Friday Sketchers challenge seeing as I used their sketch !!!
If you didn't start the blog hop at the beginning, then you want to head back to Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog so you do not miss anything. At each blog, there will be a NUMBER – collect all of the numbers, add them up, and post your answer at the end. Be sure to follow the blog hop all the way to the end, for a chance to win. When you get to the Simon Says Stamp Blog, leave a comment that you hopped to all blogs, and the final number and you will be entered to win at each blog, you need to leave a comment – this will get you a chance to win your choice of 1 Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamp set at EACH blog, AND an entry into the GRAND PRIZE!!!
You MUST enter the challenge to win!!!!!! Be sure to follow the blog hop all the way to the end, for your chances to win. When you get to the Simon Says Stamp Blog, leave a comment that you hopped to all blogs, entered the challenge (we will check!!!) and you will be entered to win some FABBY blog candy! Blog candy is GOODIE BASKET FULL OF FUN ITEMS YOU CAN USE IN YOUR CRAFTING, courtesy of Simon Says Stamp Superstore. (valued at over $100)
The number for my blog is 2 Next head over to KIM to see what fabulous inspiration she has for you and to collect your number.
You can combine this challenge with the WEDDING CHALLENGE AND the BLING challenge on PCP!!!!! Three challenges with one card...can it get any sweeter than that?????
Good luck and have fun HOPPIN'!!!!
We would like to extend our biggest thanks to Timea, our wonderful DT member who has decided to step down. She has been a FABULOUS addition to our team and we will all miss her greatly!!! We wish you the best of luck in your new job and hope you enjoy the time with your son! Please come back and visit us often!!!
Thanks for stopping by! HAVE fun and good luck!!!
Hi Jo.....just can see that I've stopped by........come back later to admire your card!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
I'll also be back later to see your card!! Cheers ♥
ReplyDeletehappy 1st Blogaversary Jo, will be back later to see you're card. Hugs, Claire x
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Jo...I will pop back to see your card
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Hi Jo, congrats with the blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteJust hopping by! Will be back later to see your card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love that image and the fresh colours.
Details and design are gorgeous.
Hugs,
Marina
Wow, so lovely pink. Very nice card!
ReplyDeletehttp://darjarocnadela.blogspot.com/2010/05/birthday-card.html
Super cute card :-) Have a nice day :-)
ReplyDeleteJo, you have completely inspired me to buy this cute stamp!!!!! Gorgeous colors together and just an all around FANTASTIC card!!!! LOVE IT!!!! I need to go stare some more!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dena
What a cute card!
ReplyDeleteI like pink cards, a lot...
Jo this is really sweet, loving those pink papers and the little image is a real cutie.
ReplyDeletePinky
Very sweet card!
ReplyDeletelovely card the papers and image are fab.
ReplyDeletecute card :D
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Oh what a stunning card :0)
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lindyloo x
wonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely! Have really enjoyed all the inspiration in this blog hop so far! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteHere my link
http://kobiescraftycorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-have-won.html
Beautiful card Jo. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy challenge card
Hugs
Joanne xx
Fab card - such a cute image...and the colours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Hi Jo,
ReplyDeletevery nice colors on your beautiful card. Grea work!
Hugs
Tini
What a beautiful card for a little princess. My daughter would love this - she LOVES pink. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo many sweet elements that make up your card creation - love it!
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Hiya Jo.........your card is worth coming back.....love that cute image (lovely coloured), your DP and the flowers!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Hi Jo this is so cute anf fresh looking hugs Toni
ReplyDeleteHi Jo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colouring. My birthday entry is here
Hugs Ali x
What a sweet card! I particularly like the paper ribbon and border used.
ReplyDeleteHow darling Jo, I really love this image from Pure Innocence, and you picked the PERFECT flowers, paper, and embellies to complement this cutie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary, and thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication to our Simon Says Stamp family over the past year!
*mwah*
Steph
So pretty :-) Here's my card
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card I love the DP you have used and that image is soooooo cute
ReplyDeleteOops - correct link here - Here's my card
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteIt's so optimistic. Lovely, so girly!
ReplyDeleteIt's so optimistic. Lovely, so girly!
ReplyDeleteI love your card Jo!! Beautifull colours and the image is adorable; great colouring.. thanks for the number; hopping to the next blog now.. xxx Marley
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love the colours and the layout is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous!!! I love the colors and the stamp is one of my favorites. Thanks for the blog hop inspiration.
ReplyDeletexoxo, Christine
Super cute card.. Love the colors!! Thanks for the chance to win..
ReplyDeletehttp://konajamie.blogspot.com/2010/05/mothers-day-card-for-marie.html
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ReplyDeleteHi Jo
ReplyDeleteAs usual another stunning card! Love the colours and that little image is just soooo cute!!
Here is my entry
Sarah x
Great colors-very pretty
ReplyDeleteWoW, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeletepretty card!
ReplyDeleteWow lovely creation and thanks for chance to win .
ReplyDeleteHere’s my entry
hugs judex
Your colours are so sweet on this birthday card. Thanks for sharing with us. Please include me in your birthday drawing with Simon Stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card....very sweet image....the papers and are simply stunning!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, sweet card Jo.
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Debby
Love your card Jo, many thanks for the chance to win some fab candy, fingers crossed. Anita xx
ReplyDeleteWonderfully bright and cheerful unlike the uk weather, we have rain where I am just for a change...not. Love the card Julye
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colorful card with such a cute image!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel
Sorry, forgot the link to my card... You can find it here.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel
Aww that's a really cute card! I love the bright pinks!
ReplyDeleteEsme xx
shes gorgeous Jo, so girly and pink my fav kind of card
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Mina xxx
Very sweet card ands the coloers are so refreshing!
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Oh that is such a cute card, Jo - I love the image, and the bright colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteHere's my card
Julie :o)
Super Cute card! Such an adorable stamp and I love all the different punches you used. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love this card ... especially the pinks!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Christa
Oh wow, this is too cute, lovley sentiment fonts, my card for SSS challenge is here Thanks for sharing a fab blogaversary hop creation!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwww so cute what a great image love the colours and everything you have used!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary SSS, and thank you for the chance of winning too!
My card is 71 on the SSS blog Samantha :0
What a cute card, long time sine I have seen the self adhesive used in this way, and I seem to have forgotten how much I like it, So i'll find my stuff to and start use them again. U have an amazing style and I look forward to look around at all your stuff. If u want to look at my card for this challenge u find me at number 73 on the list.
ReplyDeleteTake care - Pelle
oh Jo this is just adorable, love the hot pink
ReplyDeleteMy card is here
Anne x
Thanks for sharing your creation with us! Love all of the girly pink on it =) Here's a link to my entry for this weeks challenge:
ReplyDeletehttp://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/05/simon-says-stamp-first-blogaversary.html
This is gorgeous Jo! love the papers and such a gorgeous colour scheme! hugs, Jane xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet card thanks for the chance to win hugs from Daniele
ReplyDeletegreat hop and such a great card... the half ballon is a great idea... this is my entry
ReplyDeleteHugs Finja
What an adorable card Jo! really love the pinkness! fav colour!! hehe! thanks for the chance to win! hugs carlyann xxx
ReplyDeleteWHAT A SWEET CARD - THE PINK IS GORGEOUS
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Oh this is wonderful! My card is #82 on Mr Linkey! Beth aka BR-T
ReplyDeleteFabulous DT creations, great hop and prize.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
What a pretty card. Such a sweet image!!
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Such a cute card, Jo! Fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteSimone
A really sweet card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this lovely blog hop. here is my card Hugs Marja
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card, Jo! The image is really sweet! I love the colours you have used and the fabulous layout! Thanks for the chance to win! Hugs Delphine xx
ReplyDeleteVery cute card :-) Thanks for the blog hop and chance to win. I have entered the challenge here and collected my number
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Pauline x
Dear Jo,
ReplyDeleteyour card is so cute!
here is my card
Hugs,
Mo
Hoppin'around at the DT members.. and I really like it! Love your card and want to thank you for the chance to win fabe prizes!!
ReplyDeleteGreetz Alie
Happy 1st Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteI will be back later to see yours card.
Cute Card!!!
ReplyDeleteMary
Love your card, I love pink and green!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a cheery card!
Susan
Cutie, cute, cute! Love that image with the adorable colors!!
ReplyDeleteSee my card here
Deanne :)
Cute,Cute,Cute! Great job Jo! Your card is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication for us at Simon Says Stamp! We appreciate having such a great design team.
Thanks,
Tiffany
This is a really sweet image Jo, I love the layout and the colours.
ReplyDeleteSharon x
Love it.
ReplyDeleteCute card :)
ReplyDeleteYou may see my challenge card here :)
So funny, spring and cute-cute-cute card! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute card and a super image! I love the papers you've used and your colouring is fab!
ReplyDeleteHere's my link!
Hugs,
Eiglas
x
Hi Jo, Hope you're keeping well hunni.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. You still have a knack with those brilliant colour combos and this make is no exception.
The image is adorable. I especially like your papers and that pretty lime trim.
Thanks for the chance to win and congrats on the SSS blogoversary.
Hugs,
Sharon xx
This is such a gorgeous card sweetie xx Thanks for the chance to win, and happy birthday to all at Simon Says xx
ReplyDeleteI love this card, Jo! The sentiments are fabulous and the little girl is soooo sweet! I just want to pinch her cheeks! I love all the embellishments and the pink and green color scheme! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Terra / Simon Says Stamp
Such a cute card. I love those papers. Thanks for the chance to win. xx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a gorgeous card Jo! I love the bright colours and these are some of my favourite Basic Grey papers, it all looks so pretty, I love it! Have a great weekend! :) Love, Georgia xx
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card!
ReplyDeletehere is mine for the challenge:
http://inkbig.typepad.com/inkbig/2010/05/pun-fun-a-whale-of-a-good-time.html
thanks for sharing your creativity!
Katt
This is gorgeous Jo. I love the colour combo.
ReplyDeleteHere is my card.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Kat x
Hoppin around. I see so many beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteThx for the chance to win
hugs Chantal
cute Images and lovely color combo Jo...thanks for a chance to win..here is my card
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Hugs, Monika
Thanks for the chance. Here´s my card
ReplyDeleteZetti :-)
such a pretty card darlin, the image you have used is soooo sweet, i soo must get me some of these stamps :), love the papers and embellies you have used too darlin :)
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Martine
Adorable Card :) Here is my card.
ReplyDeleteShe looks absolutely sweet in pink!
ReplyDeleteHere's my take for the SSS Challenge :)
http://crafteeguiri.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-dad.html
Hello Jo,
ReplyDeleteyour card so gorgeous!! Love the colors and details!
Here is my card for the blogaversary at SSS:
http://www.hobby-eck.de/?p=1282
Hugs,
Katrin from Germany
This card is gorgeous! I love everything about it ~ the layout, the colors and that stamp is just too darn cute!
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry in this weeks challenge
Hi Jo
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and sweet card - the image is adorable.
My entry for the SSS challenge is here.
Thanks for such a fun blog hop.
Take care
Debs xx
Hi Jo stunning colour combo gorgeous image & colouring love it.. heres my entry
ReplyDeleteHugs Christine xx
Such a sweet card...love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry.
http://craft-princess.blogspot.com/2010/05/birthday-gift-pocket.html
Thanks!
-Stacie
Stunning card Jo. Love that image and the colour combo is fab.
ReplyDeleteMarion
What a great Bloghop, thanks for the chance to win. Your card is so cute, love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteHere is my card for the challenge:
http://stempelfan.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-hm.html
Hugs
Sonja
Gorgeous card and happy birthday my entry is here http://danolisbastelwelt.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-simon-says.html
ReplyDeleteDana
Cute card! Have entered challenge over at Simon Says
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! My challenge entry this week is here .
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Gorgeous card Jo and such a pretty colour combo too
ReplyDeleteHere's mine
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Gorgeous card and happy birthday my entry is here by tanja
ReplyDeleteFab cute card, love the colours!
ReplyDeleteHere's my card
Kaz xx
Beautiful card Jo love these pinks gorgeous image too
ReplyDeleteSarah xx
Congrats to Simon Says 1st blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful: gorgeous papers and colour combination.
You can find my card here.
That's a very sweet image and the green and pink is a wondeful colour combo :-)
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry http://pollypurplehorse.typepad.com/blog/2010/05/new-stamp-to-play-with.html
Gorgeous card Jo, I love that color combination, the flowers look amazing! Thank you for the inspiration and for the chance to win. Here's my card
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Hazel
Your card is so gorgeous - pink and girly and fun.
ReplyDeleteMy entry is here
Very cute card, and so cheery.
ReplyDeleteMy card is no. 216.
Hugs
Valxx
This is just so pretty! Adorable! Happy blogaversery!
ReplyDeleteAwww bless - she is such a cutie. Happy Birthday to you and the rest of the team.
ReplyDeleteMy card is No. 225
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx
Your card is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable image and beautiful colors.
Here is my card.
Anne :)
cute & fab card. pretty flowers adorning the image with the yummy BG floral dp. love your choice of pink as the main focus of the colour theme.
ReplyDeletemy entry is here. Hugs,heaney
I hopped the other way round -.-!
ReplyDeleteFab card you have here, i love the layout ^^
Here's a entry of my challenge
http://fang0915.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday.html
*hopping to Jane's now*
very very cute card!!!
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http://emmybloggen.blogg.se/2010/may/celebration.html
Great card, so sweet.
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My card: http://mrsbsaddiction.blogspot.com/2010/05/celebration-birthday-card.html
What an adorable little girl. I love this. Hev:) Mine's here
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card ! Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy card :
http://cardsbymelanie.blogspot.com/2010/05/simon-says-stamp-first-blogaversary.html
Greetings
Melanie
it's so sweet girl on your card :)
ReplyDeleteand this is mine: http://aniazosia.blogspot.com/2010/05/slubna-uroczystosc-i-simon-mowihop.html
this girl stamp is so cute.
ReplyDeletegorgeous colorful spring card!
Hugs Sandra
My entry is no 241
Here is my card for the challenge.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Gini
LOVE your card - I can't wait for Green at Heart to arrive here in Australia. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
ReplyDeleteHere's my card.
Rosey x