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Saturday, 5 February 2011

A Gem of A Challenge 1st Anniversary Blog Hop

To celebrate A Gem Of A Challenge's First Birthday we are running a Birthday Blog Hop along side this fortnight's challenge. You can enter the challenge, the blog hop or both! 
To enter our challenge follow the fab sketch by Mandy below......and simply link up your creation as normal on the challenge blog.



 If you are up for some fun and the chance to win lots of prizes, we would love you to join in with our blog hop. The winner of the Blog Hop will get these fabulous Aquamarker pens from Letraset who have very kindly sponsored us.... 



 and in addition, there are 2 fabulous Pink Gem Designs Digi stamps OR 1 set of Digi papers of your choice up for grabs on each of the DT blogs. 


You will need to start at the challenge blog, and visit each DT blog in turn to collect a 'hidded gem' from each. After collecting your answers from each DT blog, simply return to the challenge blog and leave your answers in the comments section. Please be aware there will be duplicate 'GEMS' so make sure that you have 10 when you reach the end.... Comment moderation will be on so there will be no cheating!

If you are here for the hop, you should have arrived from Katie's blog, and you have reached the end. Go back to A Gem of A Challenge and leave your gems. 
Or, go over to the challenge blog to start the hop from the beginning. 
The Gem you are looking for is SAPPHIRE   :O)

Simply leave me a comment below, to enter my draw to win 2 PGD digi stamps OR 1 set of PGD Digi Papers. My winner will be drawn at random on 19th Feb. All winners will also be announced on the Challenge blog on the 20th Feb

Good luck and have fun!


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Now, onto this week's Challenge card following Mandy's sketch.


 I used some Pink Gem Digi Download Papers - 'Dotty' and 'Gingham'. These papers come in 20 different colours so you are bound to find something to complement your projects.
The cute image is Andy with Snail, available as a polymer stamp. I cut out the different pieces, coloured them with copics and mounted them on foams pads to give some dimension.



Challenge entry
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Card for a Child




44 comments:

  1. Suzie Q5 February 2011 at 09:21

    Hi ya,
    oh what a cutie of a card lovely images x
    hugs
    Suzie Qx

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  2. Lisa5 February 2011 at 09:57

    Hi Caroline, Wow this is a fab boy's card! I love the papers and cute image.

    Lisa x

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  3. Annette5 February 2011 at 09:59

    This is adorable, so nice to see a card for a boy. Thanks for sharing. Annette xx

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  4. Laila5 February 2011 at 10:04

    What a fab card for a cute little guy :o) It's simple, but yet so detailed. Love it...
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs Laila

    http://blog.lolapigen.dk

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  5. D K Crafts5 February 2011 at 10:11

    Beautiful boy card. Nice bright colours and great image. Donna

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  6. ribenaruby5 February 2011 at 10:19

    Wow, love the boldness of your fab card! Great image, colouring , papers. Thanks for a fun hop. Ruby x

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  7. heidy5 February 2011 at 11:15

    Oh What a graut boy's card.
    Heidy

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  8. Lisa Jane5 February 2011 at 12:18

    wow love the bold bright colours .. just fabulous
    You could enter our challenge at ladybug crfats ink this week.. our theme is card for a child
    Lisa ;)

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  9. Faye5 February 2011 at 12:59

    Your card made me smile! Love the bright colours. xxx

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  10. lou5 February 2011 at 13:04

    love the bright, vivid colours of the card. Perfect for those boys!! ;-)

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  11. Trish5 February 2011 at 15:03

    Love it the bright colours are just very cheerful and would bring a smile to anyone.

    Trish

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  12. Mary J5 February 2011 at 15:27

    A great card for a boy, Caroline! I love those cheeky cheeks!!

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  13. Mary J5 February 2011 at 15:30

    I think I forgot to say Thx for sharing with us on Ladybug Crafts Ink! Thanks!

    Mary J xxx

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  14. Berry 5 February 2011 at 16:44

    This is so fab Caroline, love the bold bright colours of this hugs Rebekah xx

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  15. Anonymous5 February 2011 at 16:55

    Fab card, love the image and great colours too! Thanks for the chance to enter!
    Helen x

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  16. Nannieflash5 February 2011 at 17:16

    Gorgeous card and I love your fabulous colouring. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  17. Pami5 February 2011 at 18:40

    what a fantastic card, I love your colouring. Thanks so much for sharing with us at LCI this week. Pami x

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  18. Kelly5 February 2011 at 18:46

    A sweet card. I'm going to have to get that little boy. Reminds me of my son lol.

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  19. pinky5 February 2011 at 19:27

    Its just gorgeous, so cute. Love the papers you have used. Thanks for playing along at LCI this week.
    Pinky

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  20. Janet5 February 2011 at 20:59

    Beautiful Caroline.....your colouring and the colours are stunning! x

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  21. Berni5 February 2011 at 21:11

    Hi Caroline!

    Love this card, so simple, but so effective. Your colouring is fab!

    Hugs
    Berni

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  22. Crafting Belle5 February 2011 at 21:16

    The image and card are both so cute x

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  23. Seafield Jo5 February 2011 at 21:17

    What a fantastic card. I love that image. Thanks for the chance to win, Jo

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  24. Wishcraft5 February 2011 at 22:43

    Ooh this is gorgeous! Just love the image and your fabby colouring, great papers too :o) Lisa x

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  25. Anonymous6 February 2011 at 03:57

    ~ I really like how you cut the pieces separately and popped them out. Very cool!

    ~ Thanks for the chance to win!

    Hip Hop and Awaaaaayyy!

    Email: QC Kelsey
    Visit Blog: Crystal Case Creative Creations

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  26. Melanie6 February 2011 at 11:11

    I love your card and that blog hop idea... It's a lot of fun and you get to see great cards.


    Take care, Melanie

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  27. Christine6 February 2011 at 15:59

    Hi Caroline fab card love the DPs & the clean lines of this gorgeous creation lovely strong colours great childs card.

    smiles Christine xx

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  28. Sandra6 February 2011 at 20:49

    Brilliant card Caroline....love the image and your choice of colour scheme.

    Hope you've had a good weekend
    Take care
    San x

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  29. Kerry6 February 2011 at 21:42

    I love this Caroline...it's so clean and crisp...a perfect card for a lucky little boy. Thanks for joining us at LCI this week xx

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  30. Craftdee7 February 2011 at 03:29

    Super cute "boy" card - love that snails and tails reference in the image :-) I love that this is all digi too, I'm a digi kinda gal! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win, Dee

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  31. Theresa7 February 2011 at 04:39

    I LOOOOOVE the coloring on this card! What a sweet card for anyone to get :)

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  32. Marsha7 February 2011 at 14:06

    Love your card - just adorable. Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing.

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  33. Whimsey7 February 2011 at 20:09

    So, so cute; LOVE your coloring. What a super cute card!

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  34. Heather8 February 2011 at 08:06

    Gorgeous, love the bold colours and what a cute image :)

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  35. Unknown9 February 2011 at 13:01

    Hi Caroline,
    this is such a cute card hun. Love the image and those little cuties at the bottom too.
    Hugs
    DAwn xx

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  36. Céline10 February 2011 at 11:07

    fab card, thanks for a chance to win
    hugs
    céline

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  37. Nothing11 February 2011 at 17:58

    I just LOVE the way you have coloured the stamps!!!! Fabulous!

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  38. Anonymous11 February 2011 at 18:09

    Great card and great blog hop. xx

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  39. pinky12 February 2011 at 19:35

    Back with the hop so thought I should leave another comment. Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  40. Mervi13 February 2011 at 19:05

    Wow great card with cute image;-))m

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  41. Jennie13 February 2011 at 20:02

    This is amazing! I love this card! I love that the images are almost resting on the frame adorable!!

    xxx

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  42. Gram's Treasures14 February 2011 at 23:03

    Great papers and lovely bright bold colours work so well with this image. Great job!
    Joyce xx

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  43. Kat14 February 2011 at 23:35

    What a great card for a wee boy. Just the right colours for this great image. Love it.

    Thanks for the chance to win candy.

    Kat x

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  44. Cathy Spicer19 February 2011 at 03:41

    What an adorable boy card! I love the shade of blue tied with the red. This was an AWESOME blog hop, can't wait to see the winners!

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