Mel's Stamping Challenge #16

Well, you knew it would be the first challenge back, that I were to choose this gorgeous pic for the inspiration!

This was taken in Canberra while was there for Convention. I swear that the locals would have thought we were MAD tourists, taking photos of treese all the time! But they were so gorgeous, and something I dont see where I live, so I took full advantage!

Anyway, onto the inspiration... Colours to use are: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Garden Green / Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and a Neutral of your choice.

PLEASE NOTE:

I am making my challenges fortnightly again, to give people more time to get their entries in, so in saying that, the due date for your entries will be 7pm, 27th May 2009. I will be away then, so I will have a new challenge posted before I choose a winner for this one.

Good luck!

Winners & New Challenge!

Good morning bloggers! Well I am super excited today, coz it is Easter Holidays! And the 3 of us are off on a little family holiday which will be just wonderful! I am hoping the weather stays fine!

I am here with the challenge entries, and below is the new challenge! Due to it being Easter, I will give you an extra week to finish your entries!

Here is this weeks winning card: Isnt it gorgeous! Natasha (http://natashamurraystamping.blogspot.com) made this, and I just LOVE the Pick a Petal set, even though I dont own it yet! It is still on my wish list!

And here are the other great entries:

Tegan (http://teganrebecca.blogspot.com)
Leah (http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com)

Thanks so much for playing along ladies!

Mel's Weekly Challenge #15
My challenge to you all for the coming FORTNIGHT, will be to create a card or scrapbook page and use Faux Stitching. A nice and easy one for you all over Easter.
Here is my example for you all

You know the rules, but this time, entries are due by 7pm Wednesday 22nd April 2009

Challenge Winner!

Good evening everyone!

Well, its true - I am officially a HUGE fan of the Biggest Loser. I have never taken a liking to anything even remotely related to exercise (I have a great metabolism which allows me to not exercise at all, eat total rubbish at this current stage in my life, and not gain weight!), but seeing as there are 2 Hervey Bay brothers competing this year, I started watching it. Not only am I obsessed, but my hubby and 3 year old son are also totally into it. In fact, my son even does his own version of each exercise that the contestants do!

So you can imagine our surprise when we ran into Nathan at the grocery store the other week, with his fiance (now wife!), and found out that Andrew (his brother) actually works in the same building as me! Wow, it certainly is a small world!

I didnt immediately recognise Nathan at the shops, because he has lost SO MUCH weight! Obviously the Commando is whipping him into shape on Fitzroy Island! I have seen Andrew since the show finished filming, around the building, and he looks great. It is great to see the two boys so happy now. I got a big wave from Andrew this afternoon in fact. Feels like I know the boys inside out, seeing as I watch them on telly. I have to remember not to go up and make a complete fool of myself - just because I 'know' them, doesnt mean they know who the hell I am! roflol

Anyway, I best get back to the actual post, and for those of you who are actually still reading, thanks for letting me get my little story out!

Ok, onto the winner for my challenge:

This week, I have chosen Mel

(http://littlebitsofmel.blogspot.com/)

Congratulations, Mel! I thought your card was very unique and cute (I am a fan of those papers, too!)

The other entries were from:
Leah
(http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com)

Chook
(http://chooksscraps.blogspot.com)

Kristy
(http://kraftykristy.blogspot.com)

Sharon
(http://stampin-scrappin.blogspot.com)

Thanks to everyone for playing along! I will be back with another challenge soon!

Mel's Weekly Challenge #11

Morning all my little lovelies!

My challenge to you all this week, should be nice and fun, as well as easy!

With the release of Stampin' Up!'s retiring list for Australia, I thought we could create a card with our favourite items which are on the retiring list. You dont have to use ONLY retiring items, just some stamps, DSP, accessories - whatever you choose.

Here is my example for you all:

I have used:
Retiring: Bareback stamp set, Blue Bayou CS, Blue Bayou D/S Ribbon, Outlaw DSP
Not Retiring: Chocolate Chip CS & IP, Close to Cocoa CS, Very Vanilla CS, Silver Brads

RULES:
- Only current and/or retiring SU products are to be used
- Upload your photos to your blog and post a comment on this challenge post with the link to your blog, or email me your entry to melhanlon85@yahoo.com.au
- Entries are due by 7pm QLD Time, Wednesday 11th March 2009

Mel's Weekly Challenge #9

This week's challenge should be an easy one for you all.

I want you to create a card using any Designer Series Paper which is current from SU!

Here is my example:

RULES:

- Only current SU products are to be used
- Upload your photos to your blog and post a comment on this challenge post with the link to your blog, or email me your entry to melhanlon85@yahoo.com.au
- Entries are due by 7pm QLD Time, Wednesday 18th February 2009

Mel's Weekly Challenge #8

Here I am with this week's challenge!

This week, is another colour challenge, with a theme!

I want you to create a Valentines Day card using the below colours!

Here is the inspiration!

Colours are: Ruby Red, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White!

RULES:
Only current SU products are to be used
Upload your photos to your blog and post a comment on this challenge post with the link to your blog, or email me your entry to melhanlon85@yahoo.com.au
Entries are due by 7pm QLD Time, Wednesday 11th February 2009

A Challenge winner (and late challenge! Sorry!)

Ok, so I am back on deck now, after my week away for work. You wouldnt believe how happy I am to be back. It was one hell of a week and I am not really looking forward to starting again on Monday!

Anyway, onto much brighter things, I have a winner for my challenge (sorry it's taken so long!) and a new challenge for you! And this one won't be as hard, I promise!

Here is the winning entry: Nerine (http://stampinaddiction.blogspot.com)

Here are the other entries. Check out their blogs!

Leah - http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com

Karen T - http://luvtostamp.blogspot.com

Kathryn - http://klm55.blogspot.com

Karen R - http://karenmrobinson.blogspot.com

Sharon - http://stampin-scrappin.blogspot.com

Mandy - http://mandyschiller.blogspot.com

Natasha - http://natashamurraystamping.blogspot.com

Judy - http://hookedonstamping.blogspot.com

Thanks to all for participating! I know it was a tricky one! But I think you all enjoyed it!

Now, for the next one...

I think this one will be much easier for you all, so have fun!

I want you to create a beach themed card or scrapbook page, using any colours, any stamps, anything, as long as it relates to the beach somehow!

I will get my example up as soon as I get a chance! Still have to unpack!

You will only have until Wednesday 21st January (sorry!) 7pm QLD time to get your entries in, so get cracking!

Challenge reminder!

It's time for me to remind you all about my challenge! Here is the inspiration photo again. Colours to work with are Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, Gable Green, Yoyo Yellow and a Neutral of your choice. DON'T FORGET you also need to use either Dazzling Diamonds of Chunky Glitter (A new item from Summer Mini!).Entries are due 7pm Wednesday, so get in quick!

Challenge entries and a Winner!

Hi everyone! I am back with the winner of my colour challenge, plus the other great entries that I received!

Ok, the winner this week, is Jean McKenzie (http://jeanmckenzie.blogspot.com). Jean did a great job with this card, using a new stamp set and punch. Isnt she clever? Check out her blog to see more great projects!

Other entries are:

Kristy Geddes (http://kraftykristy.blogspot.com) Tammy Betts (http://bettsfamilycreations.blogspot.com)
Leah Weir (http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com)

Thanks so much to everyone for playing along. As usual, a new challenge will be posted tomorrow morning!

Good Luck!

Makeesha's challenge

Keesh set a new challenge - to make a birthday love note!

I reckon this one could be used as a birthday card. Its just labelled friend...

Check out her blog (http://makeeshabyl.com.au/)

TECC #27

Here is my entry to Taylor's latest Cupcake Challenge (http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/). Ok, so I can't tie a bow. I know that, now you all know that, too... I have to keep practising!

I'd love to know what you all think!

I am sending this card to our friends who have just had their first child - Tilah Kate! What a lovely name! Congratulations to Lee and Stacey!

Simple card

Here is a simple card I made last night. I was going to try to post a few catch up things, like my Scrapping Saturday post, but I thought I would do that later in the week.

This is my entry into 2 challenges - Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge (http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com), and Makeesha Byl's colour challenge (http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/).

I just got back from Darwin yesterday afternoon, and besides driving 600kms, having a workshop, and cleaning the house when I got home, all in a 30 hour span, I figure I did pretty good. Never mind that I am exhausted! But I got straight onto the net as soon as I got a chance!

Ok, so it wasnt all work, I got my nails done, so I feel a bit more pampered now!

Anyway, have a great day!