Friday 1 April 2011

A birthday and a secret!

It's the first of the month again, and time for me to let you in on the secret I've been sitting on for the past few weeks! I'm now a member of the Sir Stampalot Challenge Design Team! Sadly, Lorraine has had to step down, and while she'll be a very hard act to follow, I'm thrilled to bits and very honoured to have been asked to join the team.

April the 1st marks a special day for the Stampalot Challenge because it's our 1st Birthday! It has been a brilliant year, and with fantastic support from everyone in blogland, it's become one of the best challenges around.

Now, not only is it our Birthday, it's also April Fools Day !! So this means as well as a brand new challenge we've got something extra special lined up with a twist or two. But let me tell you about the April challenge first. The theme has been chosen by our very own Lady (Janice) Stampalot who has decreed it will be:

"LADIES AND FASHION"

For one lucky winner, this is the fantastic prize on offer from Sir Stampalot:



So now for the real fun bit.........this month the Design Team will be displaying their Challenge work on their own blogs only. And on the Challenge Blog we have a collection of pictures and pieces of artwork.............a picture of each DT member along with a piece of their work with they have selected which they think best depicts their style of crafting.

Have you guessed what you need to do? That's right, you have to decide which of our Design Team fits which pairing of picture and artwork! Hop over to the Stampalot Challenge Blog for all the details of what to do. When you think you have the answers, email Brenda brenda@ibas.co.uk with your list. There will be a couple of prizes on offer selected from those with all or the most correct pairings that reach her before 25th April. Any received after that date will not be included.

Anyway, here's my card for the “Ladies and Fashion” theme.


Stamps by Hero Arts (the sentiment is part of a larger stamp), coloured with Promarkers, background paper by Basic Grey (sadly discontinued), lace and recycled button from my stash.

I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone's entries, and hope you all enjoy our first birthday challenge!

15 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

woweee .. yipeeee.. well done lynn - a well deserved DT place.. I love your card - that image is one of my favourites as a dressmaker when i was younger .
See you soon
Lisa x

brenda said...

A super creation Lynne and loving the colous.

And welcome to the team, it's great to have you on board and so please you agreed to join us.

B x

lisa said...

Well done, you. It's about time some of these Design teams snapped you up, you cards are gorgeous and this one is no exception, it reminds me of those old dressmaking patterns my Mum used to have.
Hope you have a great weekend.
hugs Lisax

PinksyDoodles said...

Great card Lynne and a perfect image for the theme!
Hugs, Clare x

Sandra P said...

Congrats on your DT spot! Your card rocked this challenge! Great great job :)

Hugs,
Sandra P

Stella said...

Congrats being a DT memebr; so weel deserved. I recently became a follower and your creations are fabulous. I wish you a wonderful time being a DT memebr; enjoy!

Your card is spot on the challenge. I love the way you used that HA stamp and the coloring of the dress adds a perfect finishing touch to this stunning card! ( Is this english? Forgive me my mistakes; I am not a native speaker/writer..)
Have a wonderful evening!
Hugs,
Stella
X

pinky said...

Lynne its just gorgeous. I love the stamps you have used, reminds me of an old sewing pattern.

chris said...

Hi Lynne so pleased to have you on our DT, your card is a stunner, I nearly used that stamp, its one of my all time favourites.love love love what you have done with it, hugs chris xx

Sally H said...

Welcome to the team, Lynne! This is absolutely perfect! Love that stamp (might have to buy it!) and the colours are wonderful! I was luck enough to see it last weekend and it is even more beautiful in real life

Mona Pendleton said...

Fabulous card! Love the Vintage Vibe!

Tracy said...

Fabulous creation Lynne, love the image, and your colours.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

craftimamma said...

Hi Lynne, Many, many congratulations on your DT post. No more than you deserve in my opinion because your makes are in a class of their own and are consistently beautiful and classy.

Your first make here is a case in point and very elegant as befits the theme.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Anonymous said...

Love this piece its fabulous, so beautifully vintage
Hugs June xxxx

G Peplow said...

Hello there, Love your pretty card! A gorgeous mix of vintage and modern, it all goes beautifully together, classy! Thank you for visiting me and your lovely comment:0) xxx

ribenaruby said...

What gorgeous stamps used! Fab creation, so vintagey. Happy 1st to the whole team. Ruby x