Monday 18 October 2010

Crafter's Companion blog hop

Good morning everyone. Here I am back safe and sound from my holiday in Washington DC. We had a lovely time there, great weather apart from the day we left when it poured with rain. It was so amazing to see the White House and the Lincoln Memorial IRL. There are some fabulous museums, most of which are free and a wonderful conservation zoo which is also free. We felt very privileged to see 2 Giant Pandas, the most endangered species in the world.

As my first post after my holiday I am very pleased to be part of the Crafter's Companion Blog Hop to Celebrate the Release of the SWALK 2 collection.

If you have landed here from Claire's blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to Jacqui's blog to begin.

Our DT have had a great time creating with the New SWALK Collection from Crafter's Companion and to celebrate the launch of this stunning new collection on Friday 22nd October we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous prize:

A £50 GIFT VOUCHER TO BE SPENT ON THE CRAFTER'S COMPANION WEBSITE

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and leave your link on Mr Linky on the Crafter's Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog which is your last stop on the HOP. Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter so make a note of these as they will make a word which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on Friday 22nd October . DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CC NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG , WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR MR LINKY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

I loved playing with these new stamps and CD which contains a great range of digi papers, borders, inserts, flowers and more. So this is a sneak peek of the new collection. I love this fun image of granny impersonating the famous Marilyn Monroe picture. I punched some flowers from the digi papers to keep the co-ordinated look. The DT were also lucky enough to be given some new card to use, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 216gsm, which works so well with Promarkers and Copics. It is available now from Crafter's Companion and costs just £3.99 for 20 sheets or 3 packs for £10. There are lots of special offers this week too whilst we are celebrating.

My letter is Y and your next port of call is the last one which is The Crafter's Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog

Thanks very much for hopping by and enjoy the rest of the inspiration. Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek.

42 comments:

lil-paper-pixie said...

So cute, love that granny!!

Maria Therese said...

Sweet card!!

paperpapier said...

i love your punched out flowers...so beautiful! The image is cute too!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, I think she is my favourite image in this set.

Sue

Chrisd said...

How adorable is your image and the terrific results on your card share your papercrafting skills so nicely.
So glad you liked Washington. That zoo is lots of fun!

Max said...

Good job this groovy granny wasn't going commando LOL!

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx
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dolcreations said...

I love Groovy Grany!!!! So happy to hear you had such a good holiday!!!! Missed your creations!

downrightcrafty said...

wow fabulous papers and stunning image and so pleased your back - hope the hols went OK and that you relaxed

Hugs Kate xx

Karen said...

How very nice that you had such a wonderful time away!
And yes, I have to agree, what a wonderful thing to be coming back to. Joining in the new SWALK release and CC's birthday celebrations - what a week!! ;-)

Very nice card - I love the colours you have chosen, they all go so well together.xx

pinky said...

Glad you are back home safe and sound and have had a great time Marianne. Aren't you lucky to be involved in this blog hop!! Love your card, cute little granny but can I afford the whole set again lol.
Pinky

Colleen said...

I really like what you have done with this image.

Lori said...

Cute image, love how you coloured this and great layout!

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Beautiful card! This Groovy Granny is such a fun image.

Glad you had a lovely holiday. Not many weeks until your next one :o)

Lisa x

chrissy o said...

so cute
love it
hugs chrissy o x

Jill said...

Welcome home Marianne! Jill x

Marion said...

Fabulous card and I just love 'Granny' Will have to get these stamps. Great detail.
Marion

Vick said...

a really lovely card to finish off this lovely DT challenge, i love the SWALK stamps and cd have the first lot so will have to buy this lot too, good luck everyone else, hugs vicky xx

Unknown said...

great card, love the funky papers

Anne said...

Gorgeous card Marianne love the image
Anne xx

Shazza said...

fabulous card, I love that image x

Jocelyn said...

Love the card you have made. I think this may possibly be my favourite image.

JLJ Designs said...

Cute card! I love the flowers.

Jennifer

Lynsey said...

Fantastic card Marianne! Love the image, that is so fun!
Hugs Lynsey x

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Marianne, it sounds like you had a lovely time in Washington DC. What a gorgeous card. I've finished the Blog Hop and the Groovy Granny is my favourite stamp - at the moment - but that will most probably change when I see the shows!!! Best wishes, Kym xxx

Vicky said...

Wow!, such a cute image Marianne!,love it!
Glad you had a fab time,
hugs Vicky xx

Dragonlady said...

Hi Marianne

Gorgeous fun card.

hugs Ali x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Marianne
A gorgeous card,love the new image
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Shirley N said...

Groovy Grannie is just too cute for words! Your card is adorable and so pretty Marianne!

Net said...

That's really sweet - another item on my list!

Lorraine said...

oh wow how funny i do love this stamp and you have coloured her beautifully xx

Lisa said...

This is so cool! Granny rocks :)

Pink Dandelion said...

Beautiful card, what a cute image. Glad you had a good time, I am so jealous, I'd love to see the Pandas. Debs xx

Lorraine A said...

gorgeous card Marianne :-) I love this granny ,,, very cute :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Ciska said...

Another lovely SWALK card, you guys are spoiling us! :)

ribenaruby said...

Super creation, loving this cute granny!

Linby said...

I think this is my fav image, love the card you made with her.

Lorraine said...

This granny is so cute. I like your papers too.

Gloria Westerman said...

This is my favorite....I love granny.....and I love how you color her.....tfs

gina g said...

gorgeous card! i cant wait to get some of these cute little peeps. luv gina xx

Ali Watson said...

Simply adorable this is me lol a groovy grannie. TFS I've really enjoyed the hop. Hugs Ali x

Paula (PEP) said...

The co-ordinated look works so well with the way you used the papers - quite a delightful granny!
Paula (PEP)
http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

Yvonne said...

evey time I see this image I smile.. she is just so funky!
Loving the colours / backing papers you have used. And adore your flowers x