Just to say my little blog was featured on http://qkdbloggers.blogspot.com earlier this week. They sent me an e-mail when I first set up my blog asking for the go ahead. So I gave them a little info about myself and told them they could choose which cards they wanted to put, it's only two they feature. Well when I had a look, they choose the chocolate card....aaarrrgghhh!!! wish they hadn't cos I'm not too keen on that one. Also noticed loads of other girlies featured there too. I've put their blinkie on my blog, but it doesn't blink,( he! he! that sounds funny), does anyone know if I need a special html code for it to work, thanks.
I know I have been a real bag blogger lately, I've got loads of catching up to do, not to mention new peeps to put on my blogroll. But Yippee!!!!! my scallywags are all back in school, my housework/ironing is bang up to date, so I am off to have a play with some of my new stash.

JUST SCROLL DOWN TO SEE DETAILS OF MY 'BLING'-ING BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE

Sweet Sugar Challenge .........

Recently received these two stamps from Funky Kits and thought I would use them for this weeks Sweet Sugar Challenge. I also bought a couple of Copic Marker pens and Derwent watercolour pencils to try out. Must say they are so lovely to use. I got my hands on some Sansodor a couple of weeks back, but I don't seem to be able to get a very good result using that, so will just have keep on practising.

I love these Pirate papers by Sandylion. I bought a kit from QVC, which contains stickers, embellies and fabby papers which work well with this stamp.

Challenge 5 is to make TWO (yes two!!!) cards for those very hard people in our lives - men and boys! So get your creative thinking caps on and make two male themed cards.

MY CHALLENGE IS STILL ONGOING, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILS

Another award.......

I have had the pleasure of receiving this lovely award from Gina (http://cardkabin.blogspot.com.) Thank you so very much Gina, it really has made my day, I'm so touched. You deserve it right back. I now have to choose five blogs to pass this award onto.

1 Kerry http://curlygirlyme.blogspot.com/
2 Sue http://slumbercards.blogspot.com/
3 Vanessa http://nessysnotes.blogspot.com/
4 Kerry http://aloadofoldpickle.blogspot.com/
5. To everyone else who is on my blogroll and for all the new bloggers who I haven't had chance to put on my blogroll and for anyone else who visits my blog.

Thanks for passing by. MY 'BLING' CHALLENGE IS STILL ONGOING, JUST SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE DETAILS. I will be back soon to post some cards I've recently made and to update my blogroll.

5000+ HITS ~ 'BLING' ing beautiful challenge

I just wanted to show my appreciation to you all, because I am sooo overwhelmed by the amount of hits I have received in such a short space of time. Thank you to each and everyone of you who has taken the time to visit my blog.

By way of saying thank you, I thought I would set a challenge, entitled.....'BLING'-ing beautiful. Where byI would like you to make a card of your choice, the only stipulation is that it has to feature some form of 'BLING'. Whether that be glitter, gems, sparkly buckles, anything you choose.

One lucky blogger will then win the stash featured in the post below. I would like to emphasise that I WILL NOT be choosing the winner. I will leave that unenviable job up to my friend Leigh. I will have her to choose the winner Saturday, April 12 at10pm.

I have made two cards with my bit of'bling' ,which I received from Natalies' blog candy. Thanks again Natalie, for it was these that gave me the initial idea. I hope you enjoy this challenge. I can't wait to see your creations.. Please leave a comment on this post if you want to take part and where your card is and I will then put up a list on this post who has entered. I hope I have made myself understood. Any queries just ask. Once again huge thanks to everyone.

xx Vicki xx

ENTRIES SO FAR

Mel - http://thecreativeworldofmellymoo.blogspot.com/

Natalie - http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/

Tara - http://tarasdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jenn - http://stampsandallthatjazz.blogspot.com/

Michelle - http://cardgrotto.blogspot.com/

Manda - http://mandxxx.blogspot.com/

Kerry - http://aloadofoldpickle.blogspot.com/

Stacey - http://lefthandedblonde.blogspot.com/

Sandra - http://whitedazzle.blogspot.com/

Sue - http://slumbercards.blogspot.com/

Kerry - http://curlygirlyme.blogspot.com/

Vanessa - http://nessysnotes.blogspot.com/

Tracey - http://traceyscraftingadventure.blogspot.com/

Julie - http://juliesinkspot.blogspot.com/

Gill - http://gillyflowersexpression.blogspot.com/

Gina - http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/

Jilli - http://jillispaiges.blogspot.com/

Gemma - http://gemscardspot.blogspot.com/

Laurel - http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/

Donna - http://luvocardz.blogspot.com

Sneaky peak revealed........

I am sooooo sorry for keeping you all waiting, it wasn't intentional, I promise. I ordered some stash from a certain company and they have been on hols, so the delivery was delayed, hence the long wait for you guys. But better late than never.....I just hope it was worth the wait....

UP FOR GRABS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

Basis Grey 6x6inch Two Scoops paper pad

Rubber Romance stamped images

Papermania adhesive stones

Dovecraft baby pink organza ribbon (5 mtrs)

Dovefraft baby blue stain ribbon (5 metrs)

Doodlebug all mixed up alphabet rub-ons

Doodlebug simply sweet alphabet rub-ons

Craftwork cards words, birthdays

2 diamonte buckles

selection of flowers

PLEASE SEE ABOVE POST FOR FURTHER DETAILS...........