Willow Sketchie Challenge - 28th June - 'Sparkle and Shine'

Hi Everyone,
How are you doing today???  The weather has been really nice (for a change!!!), I was saying to you last week that I had been taking part in a Stroke Trial, well today's the last day of being wired up and doing all the exercises, I now have started seeing tiny improvements, only little ones but it's a bonus.  Still have to go for my MRI scan on Friday, this is followed by 3 follow up appointments, but I think it has been successful.  I was also saying about my Mum, that last week we had to go to the Non-Hodgekins Lymphoma appointment, well I can reveal after months / a year of worrying she is now in Remission, you have no idea that the weight has been lifted.
Now, we are looking for a selection of additional DT members to join our expanding challenge blog.What do we ask of our DT members?You will need to produce 1 card per week, you will need to have an updated blog and above all love what we do at Willow Designs.  In particular, we are looking for those crafter's who love to colour!
Willow Designs has been steadily expanding over the last few years and are excited to be exhibiting at our very first Hobbycrafts at Birmingham NEC this November. If you would like to be part of our team please email sales@willowdesignstamps.com giving a brief bio and a link to your blog as well as a list of all current design teams you participate in (if any).
Once your submission has been received you will receive an automated response.Deadline for all submissions is Monday 2nd July 2012 

Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, and of course the Top Three, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you all for following my sketch or following my Theme or both. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Pauline, and she has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Make it Sparkle and Shine' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is the Card / Project needs you need to make it 'Sparkle and Shine'.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well, onto my Card for some inspiration:

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craft UK Limited, Card - Stash, Image - Take it Easy - Polly Pickleberry - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban, Gems - Stash, Martha Stewart Punch, Butterflies - Crafts Too

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 4th July at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #25 - Anything GoesMy Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Challenge #63 - Favourite StampCrafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #176 - Embellish It!

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 17th May - 'Use 3 Different Design Papers'

Hi Everyone,
I can't tell you how good it feels to be out of hospital, it feels great to be able to sleep at night without getting woken up an awful time to take tablets, and to be stabbed with an injection.  Well, let me report the operation (was not the one I knew about!!!) went well, and I'm finally getting back to normal, if it is slowly.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Claire.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Use 3 Different Design Papers' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is use 3 Different Design Papers on your Card or Project.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!
Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 23rd May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - In the GardenCute Card Thursday - Challenge #217 - A Touch of Sparkle! Moving Along With The Times - Keep it Real!

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 3rd May 'Die Cuts and/or Punches'

Hi Everybody,
This is a scheduled post, as your reading this I'm due an operation that should be happening today.  Lets hope it all goes OK.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Pauline.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Die Cuts and/or Punches' 

All you have to do the Challenge, is be prepared with you Die Cuts and/or Punches and use them somewhere on your Card or Project.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Crafter's Companion, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Martha Stewart Punch, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 9th May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 26th April - 'Things Outside'

Hi Everyone,
Wow!!! Did everybody get wet yesterday???  I did, I was on my way to the hospital, I went there for a Stroke Trial, it was my first day at it, so it was basically just an information session to see if I would want to continue.  I thought it went really well, and I signed up to say that I would start the trial after I have recovered from my operation, I can't wait.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you.  So the Winner of last weeks Challenge was (drum roll) ........Gina (no 7).  I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Kelly.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Things Outside' 
For this it could be something to do outside, something that lives outside or a view from outside etc.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!
Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Pearls - Kanban

Side View
Don't forget you have till Wednesday 2nd May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 19th April - '3 or More Brads'

Hi Everyone,
How are you today???  I'm fine, I am actually out at the moment (this is a scheduled post), well I have gone to Aston Pottery, for lunch as well as a look around.  I have gone with my Mum and the people I have met at my Stroke Club, it's wonderful that we are able to go out and have lunch.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you.  So the Winner of last weeks Challenge was (drum roll) ........Crafting Suzie (no 6).  I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Shell.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'3 Brads or more' 

For this one all we want to see is 3 or more Brads on your Card/Project somewhere.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Crafter's Companion, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Brads - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 25th April at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenge:

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge - On the Farm or In the Garden

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 12th April - 'Spots and Stripes'

Hi Everybody,
Hope you are all well???  The weather has turned really cold here, the only thing I can think of saying is 'it'll warm up soon' I'm really not so sure.
Well, this is scheduled post as I've had to go with my Mum to the local hospital, she is going to have her arm / shoulder x-rayed to see if that is the cause of her really bad arm that she cannot lift very well.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you.  So the Winner of last weeks Challenge was (drum roll) ...........Catherine (no 13).  I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most fantastic ME, lol.  I have this fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch my Theme is:
'Spots & Stripes' 
For this one all we want to see is Spots & Stripes on your Card/Project somewhere.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!
Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - New Shoes - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Stash and Polly Pickleberry, Flowers - Stash, Pearls - Kanban, Gitter - Diamond Sparkles - Hunkydory

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 18th April at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.

Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 5th April

Hi Everyone,
How are you doing today?  I am fine, I am due to go to another Stroke Club this morning, I have been before, they change the day every month, to enable for everyone to go.  Tell you since my Stroke I am out all the time, it's amazing.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you.  So the Winner of last weeks Challenge was (drum roll) ...........Amanda (no 16).  I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.

This week our hostess is the most fantastic Hazel, she has a Sketch for us to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Lots of Layers' 

For this one all we want to see is Lots of Layers on your Card/Project somewhere.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Polly Pickleberry - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry CD, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Charm - Local Shop, Pearls - Kanban

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Please remember:

1. We do not discriminate against anyone for using their own crafty stash, but if you have any Willow Designs we would love to see them.
2. You can rotate or flip the sketch, re-size the elements as long as the original Sketch Layout can be easily recognised.
3. The Challenge runs from Thursday 09:00am (UK time) until 20:00pm (UK time) on the following Wednesday.
4. You can enter up to 3 times per Sketch / Layout.
5. You can also combine our Challenge with a maximum of 10 others.
6. The Winner will be drawn randomly, after 20:00pm on the Wednesday.
7. Finally, HAVE FUN!!!
8. Off you go and get CRAFTY!!!

Don't forget to visit my other team members.
I'd like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Our Creative Corner - How Green is Your Spring!Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - SpringCrafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #164 - Spring GreensI Love Pro-markers - Challenge #111 - Springtime