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Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Simon Says Blogaversary Blog Hop !

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!!!


141 comments:

Margreet said...

Hi Jo.....just can see that I've stopped by........come back later to admire your card!
xxx Margreet

Aussie Loz said...

I'll also be back later to see your card!! Cheers ♥

Claire x said...

happy 1st Blogaversary Jo, will be back later to see you're card. Hugs, Claire x

gila said...

Oh, was für ein tolles Bloghope und was für ein Preis.
Mein Link

lg gila

fi's cards and crafts said...

Jo...I will pop back to see your card

http://fiscardsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/few-challenges.html

Saskia said...

Hi Jo, congrats with the blogaversary!

CreaRenata said...

Just hopping by! Will be back later to see your card.

Marina said...

Your card is sooo cute!
I love that image and the fresh colours.
Details and design are gorgeous.

Hugs,
Marina

Darja Drakšič said...

Wow, so lovely pink. Very nice card!
http://darjarocnadela.blogspot.com/2010/05/birthday-card.html

Lenas kort said...

Super cute card :-) Have a nice day :-)

Dena said...

Jo, 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!
Hugs, Dena

Ardilla said...

What a cute card!
I like pink cards, a lot...

pinky said...

Jo this is really sweet, loving those pink papers and the little image is a real cutie.
Pinky

Tusia said...

Very sweet card!

dragonllew said...

lovely card the papers and image are fab.

Carinas Kreative Blogg said...

cute card :D

Blog hoppetihop :D

lindyloo said...

Oh what a stunning card :0)

my card

lindyloo x

Lisa said...

wonderful job!!

Kobie's Crafty Corner said...

Your card is lovely! Have really enjoyed all the inspiration in this blog hop so far! Thank You!
Here my link
http://kobiescraftycorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-have-won.html

Crafting Joanne said...

Beautiful card Jo. Thanks for the chance to win.

My challenge card

Hugs

Joanne xx

Helen said...

Fab card - such a cute image...and the colours are gorgeous!
Helen x

Tini said...

Hi Jo,
very nice colors on your beautiful card. Grea work!

Hugs
Tini

Eva said...

What a beautiful card for a little princess. My daughter would love this - she LOVES pink. Thank you for the inspiration.

lillianchild said...

So many sweet elements that make up your card creation - love it!

Meretekj said...

Cute card.
Thanks for the chance to win.

Sarah said...

Hi Jo, what a real girly card, the colours are lush. love that (green) border punch, it so brings out the greens in the bp paper and flowers. Sarah x

Margreet said...

Hiya Jo.........your card is worth coming back.....love that cute image (lovely coloured), your DP and the flowers!
xxx Margreet

Toni Hughes said...

Hi Jo this is so cute anf fresh looking hugs Toni

Dragonlady said...

Hi Jo

Gorgeous card, love the colouring. My birthday entry is here

Hugs Ali x

Shelley said...

What a sweet card! I particularly like the paper ribbon and border used.

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

How darling Jo, I really love this image from Pure Innocence, and you picked the PERFECT flowers, paper, and embellies to complement this cutie!

Happy 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

Ultramum said...

So pretty :-) Here's my card

craftingmanda said...

what a gorgeous card I love the DP you have used and that image is soooooo cute

Ultramum said...

Oops - correct link here - Here's my card

Thebug415 said...

Such a pretty card.

carrot said...

It's so optimistic. Lovely, so girly!

carrot said...

It's so optimistic. Lovely, so girly!

Marley said...

I 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

dot said...

What a beautiful card! Love the colours and the layout is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!

Christine said...

Your card is gorgeous!!! I love the colors and the stamp is one of my favorites. Thanks for the blog hop inspiration.
xoxo, Christine

Jamie said...

Super cute card.. Love the colors!! Thanks for the chance to win..
http://konajamie.blogspot.com/2010/05/mothers-day-card-for-marie.html

Sarah A said...
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Sarah A said...

Hi Jo

As usual another stunning card! Love the colours and that little image is just soooo cute!!

Here is my entry

Sarah x

Renee said...

Great colors-very pretty

Deb Neerman said...

WoW, this is gorgeous!

Pam said...

Beautiful card

Michelle said...

pretty card!

jude said...

Wow lovely creation and thanks for chance to win .
Here’s my entry
hugs judex

Tammy in Ontario, Canada said...

Your colours are so sweet on this birthday card. Thanks for sharing with us. Please include me in your birthday drawing with Simon Stamps.

Linda said...

Such a beautiful card....very sweet image....the papers and are simply stunning!!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, sweet card Jo.
Luv
Debby

Anita said...

Love your card Jo, many thanks for the chance to win some fab candy, fingers crossed. Anita xx

Julye said...

Wonderfully bright and cheerful unlike the uk weather, we have rain where I am just for a change...not. Love the card Julye

Sandra said...

Great card. Love the bright colours.

Krümel said...

What a great colorful card with such a cute image!

Hugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Krümel said...

Sorry, forgot the link to my card... You can find it here.

Hugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Esme said...

Aww that's a really cute card! I love the bright pinks!

Esme xx

Mina said...

shes gorgeous Jo, so girly and pink my fav kind of card
Here’s my card
Mina xxx

Myrto said...

Very sweet card ands the coloers are so refreshing!

Myrto

Julie M said...

Oh that is such a cute card, Jo - I love the image, and the bright colours you've used.

Here's my card

Julie :o)

Stampin Mindy said...

Super Cute card! Such an adorable stamp and I love all the different punches you used. Hugs!

Christa said...

I love this card ... especially the pinks!!

Hugs,
Christa

Kim Piggott said...

Oh wow Jo this is so utterly gorgeous!
I love your sweet image and your paper is delish!
One beautiful card!
Thank you so much for inviting me to join you Jo I have had so much fun!
hugs
kim x
next time I will dig deeper and get you some hearts too x

ribenaruby said...

Oh wow, this is too cute, lovley sentiment fonts, my card for SSS challenge is here Thanks for sharing a fab blogaversary hop creation!

Samantha said...

Awwwwwwwww so cute what a great image love the colours and everything you have used!

Happy Blogaversary SSS, and thank you for the chance of winning too!

My card is 71 on the SSS blog Samantha :0

Pelle said...

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.

Take care - Pelle

Jerusha said...

This is really sweet! I love the colours you have chosen, and the stamp too. A perfect card!

Craftyanny said...

oh Jo this is just adorable, love the hot pink
My card is here
Anne x

Legojenta said...

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:
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/05/simon-says-stamp-first-blogaversary.html

Jane said...

This is gorgeous Jo! love the papers and such a gorgeous colour scheme! hugs, Jane xxx

Daniele said...

what a sweet card thanks for the chance to win hugs from Daniele

Finja said...

great hop and such a great card... the half ballon is a great idea... this is my entry
Hugs Finja

SweetnCrafty Gal said...

What an adorable card Jo! really love the pinkness! fav colour!! hehe! thanks for the chance to win! hugs carlyann xxx

Lisa Jane said...

WHAT A SWEET CARD - THE PINK IS GORGEOUS
lISA ;)

itsabrt said...

Oh this is wonderful! My card is #82 on Mr Linkey! Beth aka BR-T

Tracy said...

Fabulous DT creations, great hop and prize.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sandie said...

What a pretty card. Such a sweet image!!

HERE IS MINE

Simone said...

Such a cute card, Jo! Fabulous!!!
Simone

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scrappyjacky said...

A really sweet card.

Marja Sch said...

Thanks for this lovely blog hop. here is my card Hugs Marja

Delphine said...

Such 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

Pauline C said...

Very cute card :-) Thanks for the blog hop and chance to win. I have entered the challenge here and collected my number
Hugs
Pauline x

Mo said...

Dear Jo,
your card is so cute!
here is my card

Hugs,
Mo

Alie de Vrij-Venema said...

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!!
Greetz Alie

fusiafscrapping said...

Happy 1st Blogaversary!
I will be back later to see yours card.

Mary said...

Cute Card!!!
Mary

Susan said...

Love your card, I love pink and green!
It's such a cheery card!
Susan

Deanne @ Three Trees said...

Cutie, cute, cute! Love that image with the adorable colors!!

See my card here

Deanne :)

Tiffany said...

Cute,Cute,Cute! Great job Jo! Your card is lovely.
Happy 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

Sharon said...

This is a really sweet image Jo, I love the layout and the colours.

Sharon x

stephanie said...

Love it.

Lena Katrine said...

Cute card :)

You may see my challenge card here :)

Yukkie Jenny said...

So funny, spring and cute-cute-cute card! :)

Eiglas said...

Very cute card and a super image! I love the papers you've used and your colouring is fab!
Here's my link!
Hugs,
Eiglas
x

Sharon said...

Hi Jo, Hope you're keeping well hunni.
Love 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

Rosette said...

This is such a gorgeous card sweetie xx Thanks for the chance to win, and happy birthday to all at Simon Says xx

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

I 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!

Love,
Terra / Simon Says Stamp

Beckie said...

Such a cute card. I love those papers. Thanks for the chance to win. xx

Georgia said...

Wow, 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

Katt Adams said...

Super sweet card!
here 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

Kat said...

This is gorgeous Jo. I love the colour combo.

Here is my card.

Thanks for the chance to win.

Kat x

chantal said...

Hoppin around. I see so many beautiful things.
Thx for the chance to win
hugs Chantal

Monika Reeck said...

cute Images and lovely color combo Jo...thanks for a chance to win..here is my card

http://creativewithmonika.blogspot.com/2010/05/simon-says-stamp-challenge-and-blog-hop.html

Hugs, Monika

Zetti said...

Thanks for the chance. Here´s my card
Zetti :-)

Martine said...

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 :)

xx

Martine

Wilfreda said...

Adorable Card :) Here is my card.

Shirl said...

She looks absolutely sweet in pink!

Here's my take for the SSS Challenge :)

http://crafteeguiri.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-dad.html

Katinka said...

Hello Jo,

your 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

Jodi said...

This card is gorgeous! I love everything about it ~ the layout, the colors and that stamp is just too darn cute!

Here is my entry in this weeks challenge

Debs said...

Hi Jo
Such 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

Christine said...

Hi Jo stunning colour combo gorgeous image & colouring love it.. heres my entry

Hugs Christine xx

craft_princess said...

Such a sweet card...love the colors!

Here is my entry.
http://craft-princess.blogspot.com/2010/05/birthday-gift-pocket.html

Thanks!
-Stacie

Marion said...

Stunning card Jo. Love that image and the colour combo is fab.
Marion

Stempelfan said...

What a great Bloghop, thanks for the chance to win. Your card is so cute, love the bright colours.
Here is my card for the challenge:
http://stempelfan.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-hm.html

Hugs
Sonja

danoli said...

Gorgeous card and happy birthday my entry is here http://danolisbastelwelt.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-birthday-simon-says.html
Dana

Jaana said...

Cute card! Have entered challenge over at Simon Says

Lisa said...

Adorable card! My challenge entry this week is here .
Thanks!

Lynne in NI said...

Gorgeous card Jo and such a pretty colour combo too
Here's mine
:o)

tanja said...

Gorgeous card and happy birthday my entry is here by tanja

Kaz said...

Fab cute card, love the colours!

Here's my card

Kaz xx

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Jo love these pinks gorgeous image too
Sarah xx

Sandra1968 said...

Congrats to Simon Says 1st blogaversary!
Your card is beautiful: gorgeous papers and colour combination.
You can find my card here.

pollypurplehorse said...

That's a very sweet image and the green and pink is a wondeful colour combo :-)

Here is my entry http://pollypurplehorse.typepad.com/blog/2010/05/new-stamp-to-play-with.html

HazelQ said...

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
Hugs
Hazel

KarenB said...

Your card is so gorgeous - pink and girly and fun.

My entry is here

Val said...

Very cute card, and so cheery.

My card is no. 216.
Hugs
Valxx

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

This is just so pretty! Adorable! Happy blogaversery!

Max said...

Awww bless - she is such a cutie. Happy Birthday to you and the rest of the team.
My card is No. 225

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Francesca said...

Wonderful creation
here's my card
http://x-stitchandmore.blogspot.com/2010/05/barbecue-bear.html
Hugs
Francesca

Anne H. said...

Your card is so sweet!
An adorable image and beautiful colors.
Here is my card.
Anne :)

paperpapier said...

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.
my entry is here. Hugs,heaney

Pei Fang said...

I hopped the other way round -.-!
Fab 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*

Emmy said...

very very cute card!!!

my card:
http://emmybloggen.blogg.se/2010/may/celebration.html

Mrs.B said...

Great card, so sweet.
Avril
My card: http://mrsbsaddiction.blogspot.com/2010/05/celebration-birthday-card.html

Heather said...

What an adorable little girl. I love this. Hev:) Mine's here

Melanie said...

Very sweet card ! Thank you for the chance to win.
My card :
http://cardsbymelanie.blogspot.com/2010/05/simon-says-stamp-first-blogaversary.html

Greetings
Melanie

AniaZosia said...

it's so sweet girl on your card :)

and this is mine: http://aniazosia.blogspot.com/2010/05/slubna-uroczystosc-i-simon-mowihop.html

Sandra said...

this girl stamp is so cute.
gorgeous colorful spring card!
Hugs Sandra
My entry is no 241

beadz said...

Here is my card for the challenge.
hugs,
Gini

Squirrel said...

LOVE your card - I can't wait for Green at Heart to arrive here in Australia. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
Here's my card.
Rosey x