I Made Top 5 at Crafty Catz!

Happy Monday!

I'm sipping my coffee, going through the blogger reading list to see what inspirational blogs/challenges are in store for me today and find that I've made Top 5 over at Crafty Catz!

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Top 5

Evening sorry this is a wee tad late I was away for the weekend.

Anyway this weeks TOP 5 are:-

1. Hazel at http://craftyhazelnut.blogspot.com/

2. Victoria at http://bluejellytoo.blogspot.com/

3. Liz at http://lizscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

4. Maria at http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

5. Terry at http://challengersdelight.blogspot.com/

Please copy and upload our TOP 5 banner to your blog! Well Done everyone!

I want you to know that the DT is diligent in their tasks at looking at all submissions and commenting on what you've created. They're always kind and encouraging words, which helps. Doesn't it warm your heart when someone stops by your blog to say something nice? And when they are consistently doing this when you submit, you know they are sincere. Why not take a moment and check out their blogs - they are quite a creative group - you are bound to be inspired!

• Suzie
• Carol
• Dianne
• Kirsty

I am thrilled that my buttons and brads card was picked. Their challenge was perfect for the card because I didn't know what to add to make it stand out (the snowflakes weren't enough). So for those new to crafting, don't skip those challenges - you just never know.

Thank you Crafty Catz Design Team for your encouragement and constant comments - I really do appreciate them!

Snowmen and Snowflakes

The funny thing about challenges is that you never know what season you're doing! You could be posting a Halloween or autumn project one day and the next, you're in the snow singing, "Baby it's cold outside..." :D

That's the fun in challenges. It's nice to join in for the blog candy but it should also be something you do because you enjoy being challenged! Crafty Catz has a challenge you'll love because it's taking you to snow country - snowmen and snowflakes! If you are unsure how to begin, just check out the DT's samples - they are fantastic! Here's my entry:
I have to tell you a secret about this card. I actually made it last year for the troops but kept it back because I actually liked it (blue is my favorite color) and I was going to send to someone but forgot. Well, it's getting late and I'm like...one more challenge...I go in my stash and see this card. The paper was snowflaked out already - how cool is that? I had layered a large snowflake and popped it up with the foam dot and that was it. So I thought...hmmm... let's add a few snowmen, use that cute punch from my fav lady (MS), add some ribbon, some glam and brrrrr...there you have it - a recycled card with a new twist. :p How delightful is that?

Flying High...

I love butterflies. They twitter along never bothering anyone, just adding beauty to the world. So I took up Crafty Catz challenge this week which is butterflies, big ones, small ones, whatever you like - just butterflies.
For the beginner crafter, this challenge is something you could easily do. I did not have a butterfly punch and I was too lazy to work my Cricut to make the butterfly on one of the cartridges come to life. So I took this image from some clip art because it was all pretty and pink. I had butterfly paper and just added a little this and that to make it all flutter about. The 3D element really helps it to stand out. The floral ribbon was to wide to make a bow, so I just glued it to a strip of pink paper, added some lines --- and there you have it. Happy Tuesday!