Edited to stay at the top of the list until the Birthday Candy is over on friday, Nov 21st...please scroll down for newer posts.
It's time for another High Hopes Blog Challenge (and it's my birthday today...but we'll get to that in a minute). This week's challenge is hosted by Michelle Mommy Time and the challenge is "Buttons and Brads".
I used SCS Color Challenge #192: Certainly Celery, Pacific Blue, and Basic Gray for the color combo...
This was my first attempt at Twinkling H2O's, I bought some for my birthday! I love them, but the camera doesn't love them...it doesn't pick up the twinkling too well.
I embossed Sitting Princess and Unicorn in black (masking the princess), then I watercoloring using H2O's. I cut out the image with the largest Scalloped Circle Nestability, but before taking it out of the Nestie die, I sponged Pacific Blue and Certainly Celery around the edges.
I used some My Mind's Eye Everyday Tango DP as a background mat (the design went perfectly with the color challenge). I added two ribbons, then sewed the layer onto the Basic Gray 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card base.
I added some glitter brads, some primas, and some buttons to finish it off.
Ansley wanted to make one, too (I helped her with the masking)...
Her card doesn't exactly meet the challenge since she didn't use any brads. She colored using Crayola Twistable pencils and added stickles to the unicorn's horn. I helped her sponge around the edges. The flowers were cut from Hello Kitty Flower Sizzix die.
Now it's your turn. Make a card using this week's challenge (Buttons AND Brads) and post your card on the Challenge Post on the High Hopes Blog for a chance to win some free stamps! And if you post your card on any public galleries, please use keyword HHC8.
I am also going to do something a little new. During the time that I am a High Hopes Guest Diva (through the end of January), if you participate with the HH blog challenge using a High Hopes stamp and link your project in the comment section on my blog, I will pick a random number and post that card on my blog the following sunday.
Now onto my birthday!! Today I turn 37! Yikes...I am getting so much closer to the big 40!! So I have some blog candy to celebrate my birthday along with going over 30,000 hits on my blog!! Wow, it just seems like yesterday that I hit the 10,000 mark, and now I have tripled that!!
I will be giving away some High Hopes stamps: HH Lenny's Love me Nots, Special Tweet sentiment (both that are part of the HH November project of the month), a SU Tag Corner punch, SU A Little Bit of Happiness (retired hostess set), Lemon Flower Soft (not shown in the picture), along with some ribbon, primas, another HH stamp and other assorted "stuff"!!!
Now, in order to be entered into the drawing, link this candy on your blog (if you have one) and leave me a comment on this post. If you don't have a blog, you can still enter to win. Or, participate with the blog challenge and link it here. I will pick a winner for the blog candy on friday, Nov 21st. One entry per person, duplicate entries will be not be counted for the draw.
* Note, this is NOT the spot for the High Hopes Blog Hop!! Keep hopping!!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Lacey
Happy Birthday Lacey! Your card is gorgeous, beautifullly coloured and I really love this pretty colour scheme. Ansley your card is also beautiful sweetie.. Mummy better watch out! Please don't enter me in your draw but I had to tell you how great your cards are.. Have a great day, Hugs, Nikki x
Posted by: Nikki | November 16, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wow! So much going on! First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a fabulous day!! Second, congrats on so many hits! Your blog is fabulous and I love checking out your work. Third, that is a beautiful card - thanks for sharing!! And last but not least, what awesome candy!! Thanks for the chance to win! I REALLY want that Special Tweet stamp so I would love to bring this one home!!
Posted by: Tracey | November 16, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Happy Birthday! Congrats on all the hits as well. I would love to win this blog candy and have posted a link on my blog.
Posted by: Anna/Oma | November 16, 2008 at 11:18 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LACEY!!!! I'm 38 so know how you feel (lol). Yours and your daughters cards are both beautiful. I love the colour combo to!
Clairex
Posted by: CraftyC | November 16, 2008 at 01:09 PM
This is so cute!! The horse looks so soft and snuggly! I love your work! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! , and thanks for the chance to win some amazing blog candy!
Posted by: Sue Strozyk | November 16, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Happy Birthday and congratulations on all your hits!!
Thanks for sharing another beautiful card.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Marian Berggren | November 16, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Lacey!! Love your challenge card. Great colors, stitching, and I love the layered flowers and buttons. Ansley's card is so cute, too!
Posted by: Niki Estes | November 16, 2008 at 02:48 PM
First of all, Happy birthday Lacey, might the Lord filled you with blessings. Congrats on your hits and I Love your card, but I also truly enjoy seeing Ansley's work, so cute.
Posted by: annabelle | November 16, 2008 at 03:25 PM
From one Lacey to another....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a wonderful day. I love checking out your blog and am enjoying the posts on Purpose Driven Life...I've always wanted to read it, so you have inspired me to just do it!
Posted by: Lacy | November 16, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Happy Birthday, my friend~
I love the princess card and I love Ansley's card too! Talent runs in the family!
Posted by: Brandi A | November 16, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Happy Birthday! I love both of the cards, they are beautiful.
Great Candy I have linked you on my sidebar. xxx
Posted by: Lauren | November 16, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Happy birthday ! I think it's great to give away presents on your birthday :)
Posted by: Vanessa | November 17, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Happy Birthday and Congrats on your hits! This is some sweet celebration candy you are clebrating with your readers. Thanks for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | November 17, 2008 at 08:27 AM
happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you,happy birthday ,happy birthday ,happy birthday tooooo youuuuuu....
I hope you will have a great day, lovely present and a yummie cake!
I am going to put a link on my blog
hugs sylvia
Posted by: sylvia | November 17, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Happy Birthday my wonderful blogger friend! Don't fret about getting closer to 40, they say it is the "new" 30 ya know! I'm waiting to feel "30" again though...
Posted by: Tina | November 17, 2008 at 09:02 AM
I've been subbed to your blog for a little while now, LOVE your work... and these High Hopes stamps are adorable. I haven't got any YET! I'm asking Santa for some.
Thanks for the chance to win some CANDY.
LaraB
Posted by: Lara Brooks | November 17, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Happy Birthday, you youngster! 37 is a great age! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Peggy S from Ohio | November 17, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Happy Birthday, Lacey, hope it is a great one.
Congrats also on your hits, it is no wonder, you have such a great blog.
Carolyn S
ceashark at aol dot com
Posted by: Carolyn S | November 17, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas...and also the chance to win! Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Andela | November 17, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Happy Birthday Lacey!! Fabulous card, Ansley's is wonderful as well!! Hugs, Kelly
Posted by: Kelly S | November 17, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Carollee | November 17, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
There is a link to your candy at the left in my blog :o)
Posted by: Ann Hedvig | November 17, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Happy Birthday. What a treat you are giving away! Love to win some yummy candy. Link and post is on my blog.
Posted by: ribenaruby | November 17, 2008 at 02:31 PM
awe...the card is adorable! I love those girly sets...my daughter loves being a princess too! Ansley...great job on your card too! great challenge...I don't own any high hope stamps though. well, wishing you a wonderful day...hope it's filled with lots of great times, laughter and wonderful memories! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LACEY!!! thanks for giving blog candy too...I will be sure to link this to my blog. thanks for always creating wonderful things to see!
Posted by: Joy | November 17, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Happy Birthday. What a treat you are giving away! Love to win some yummy candy. Link and post is on my blog.
Posted by: ribenaruby | November 17, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Happy Birthday. What a treat you are giving away! Love to win some yummy candy. Link and post is on my blog.
Posted by: ribenaruby | November 17, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Happy Birthday Lacey! I hope you have a wonderful one and eat lots of cake!
Hugs,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Ueligitone | November 17, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Happy Birthday Lacey! Great blogcandy, I love the High Hopes stamps but haven't got my hands on any yet! I've posted on my blog :)
Posted by: Tindaloo | November 17, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Super blogcandy! I've blogged about your candy - and I thank you for the chance to win! Happy birthday! :)
Posted by: Tindaloo | November 17, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Happy Birthday, Lacey!
Love your card and Ansley's too.
Take care
Karen
Posted by: Karen | November 17, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Happy Birthday! I've linked your candy in my CandyBar at The Paper Freak (http://thepaperfreak.blogspot.com).
Posted by: Cheri Howard | November 17, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Happy Birthday Lacey anc congratulations on your hits! I get so inspired reading your blogs.
Posted by: Jan | November 18, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the chance to win this great blogcandy!
Judith
Netherlands
Posted by: Juut | November 18, 2008 at 01:47 AM
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the chance to win this great blogcandy!
Judith
Netherlands
Posted by: Juut | November 18, 2008 at 01:48 AM
Aww....Happy Birthday...hope your day is grand! Both cards are just fantastic. :)
Posted by: Jennifer Love | November 18, 2008 at 03:28 AM
Happy birthday. Thanks for the chance to win your fab candy. I linked you here: http://bolhin-svet.blogspot.com/2008/11/novoletni-obeski-za-smrekco.html.
x Natasha x
Posted by: bolha | November 18, 2008 at 04:31 AM
Hi
Very nice and Happy Birthday to you.
I don't have no blog.
Thank you for putting my name in your draw.
Josée
Posted by: Josee Wilson | November 18, 2008 at 05:47 AM
Happy Birthday and thanks for a chance to win
Posted by: Karen from Ontario | November 18, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the chance to win some really yummy candy.
Posted by: Shirley | November 18, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Hi! Happy birthday!!! Hope you had a wonderful day.
Bye, Diane
Posted by: Diane | November 18, 2008 at 04:52 PM
this is pretty cool.
the card is so cute. I love the princess looks.
Posted by: jules p | November 18, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Belated birthday wishes Lacey!! Love the card, and I can see the twinkles from the H2O's - aren't they just fab to work with!!!
Thanks for the chance to be in the draw for your candy, I've linked it in my sidebar.
hugs
Bev x
Posted by: Bev | November 19, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I'm late :( HAPPY BIRTHDAY, hope you've had a very nice day, your card is beautiful, my dd is looking at your card, she loves unicorns :)
thanks for the chance to win :)
The link and post is on my blog
Have a very nice thrusday
hugs
MJ
Posted by: Maria Jesus | November 19, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Gorgeous card. Happy Birthday and thanks for a chance to win. I put the link in my blog candy alerts, on the right side of my blog.
Have a great day
Vanja
Posted by: Vanja | November 19, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Happy belated Birthday! 37? you are still young! I love your card and Ansley seems to be a little talent, too! Thanks for the chance at the goodies! I have linked you on my blog.
Posted by: Julie Temple | November 19, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Happy Birthday! I just love the dragon stamps from HH. I'm waiting until I have more "mad money" to buy a couple of my favorites.
I've linked you to my CandyBar at The Paper Freak (http://thepaperfreak.blogspot.com).
Posted by: Cheri Howard | November 19, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Great cards, especially Ansley's, looks like you've got a rising star there. Happy Birthday, ans thanks for the opporunity to win such yummy candy. I'm off to post a link on my blog now.
Love Debbie xx
Posted by: Debbie | November 20, 2008 at 02:44 AM
Well done Lacey. Keep up the brilliant work. happy Birthday and thanks for giving us the chance to win
Posted by: suzanne | November 20, 2008 at 04:24 AM
congratulations with your birthday and your hits.
i like the cards you make
annemarie xx
Posted by: annemarie | November 20, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Fabulous candy Lacey, I've added your link in my sidebar.
Posted by: Chrissie | November 20, 2008 at 07:19 AM