Cottonberry Creations: Penny Black card and mid month challenge reminder

Penny Black card and mid month challenge reminder

I had some bright yellow flowers, card and lace in my stash which had not seen the light of day for years. I decided that this was the time to set them free and use them up. I had to use black and white to lower the tone with a spot of red to give some interest. My PB image was perfect in shape and appearance as I did not have to add much colour to it. I was really pleased with the result and have got rid of stash that would otherwise have been thrown away.
This is also time to remind challenge lovers that The Penny Black and More
" It's your choice" challenge is half way through the month. This is a nice and easy challenge so why not pop over to the PB blog and enter your card or project.
The only things you need to remember is that the focal element of your card must be a stamped image, sentiment or Stickeroo - any make of stamp - but no Digi's are allowed. Just remember "you have to be in it to win it" Guest Designers are welcome too. Just add GD after your name when you enter your card or project via Mr Linky.
Sponsors for the November challenge are:-
Penny Black
Joanna sheen
Crafts U Love
Sir Stampalot

I have entered my card into a few challenges which are listed below.

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes linky . Ends 29th Dec.
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/inspire-me-fridays-89-anything-goes.html Ends 20th dec.
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes. Ends 31st Dec.
http://mygraficocrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes. Ends 24th Dec.
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes. Ends 5th Jan.20th Dec.
http://simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/14-linky-party.html Anything goes. Ends
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes. Ends 19th Dec.
http://artisticinspirationscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes. Ends 30th Dec.
http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.ca/2012/12/linky-party-celebrating-birthday-cards.html Anything goes. Ends 18th Dec.

20 comments:

loz said...: Fantastic card and image Shirley. Saw this on MIM..Loz; 18 December 2012 at 09:21
brenda said...: A really great card Shirley and such an eye-catching colour combo.

B x; 18 December 2012 at 10:00
~amy~ said...: Such a fun hedgie card!; 18 December 2012 at 11:14
KraftyKoolKat said...: Another adorable card sweetie.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx; 18 December 2012 at 11:32
Naz said...: Shirley, This is such a Lovely Card! Thanks you so much for Sharing your Work with us at Artistic Inspirations and Good luck!!
Cheers
Nazneen-DT; 18 December 2012 at 16:47
Andrea W said...: Terrific card! I LOVE the little hedgies and lady bug image, sooo cute. I found you at Make It Monday.; 18 December 2012 at 17:11
crafty-stamper said...: Beautiful card love the ladybugs and your colour scheme a great way to use your stash thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations
Carol DT x; 18 December 2012 at 17:57
Anonymous said...: such a sweet hedgie image and i love the bright yellow and black combo with the red ladybugs popping.; 19 December 2012 at 01:38
Rose said...: eek! lady bugs and hedgehogs, what could be cuter??

So glad you joined us for our first link party on Seize the Birthday.
Looking forward to seeing you for our first challenge in Jan :); 19 December 2012 at 03:34
Jessi Fogan said...: Those hedgies are beyond adorable :) Love the colours you've chosen!; 19 December 2012 at 11:27
Patricia said...: Shirley, this is a beautiful and bright card. I love the black and white paper with this adorable image. Great color combo and the flowers are great too! Thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations.; 19 December 2012 at 15:38
Notes by Nina said...: What a sweet card, these little fella's are adorable.; 19 December 2012 at 20:13
Tracy said...: Hi Shirley
This is so gorgeous, I love your hedgies, and the design is fabulous too.
Merry Christmas to you and your Family
Happy crafting
Tracy x; 19 December 2012 at 22:09
Gloria Stengel said...: Cute cute cute and cute again!; 20 December 2012 at 00:32
Anonymous said...: Such a pretty little card, love the image. Thank you for joining us at Artistic Inspirations. Abbie (Owner) xx; 21 December 2012 at 17:35
Ellibelle said...: This is so cute Shirley. Loving the colors you used!
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your holidays!; 21 December 2012 at 18:53
Misty's said...: Hi Shirely
I saw you on MIM and came to take a closer look. Love your super cutely adorable card! Fantastic image and I also love the spotty paper.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones.
Michaela xx; 22 December 2012 at 02:23
Shari said...: Just adorable hedgehogs! I like your color theme too. Saw this on Make it Monday.; 22 December 2012 at 03:53
Linby said...: Those flowers look perfect on your card Shirley, and I love the layout and colour combo with the touch of red.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Love Lynn x; 22 December 2012 at 11:25
shaz earl said...: Fabulous creation!

Thank you for joining in the fun at Sparkles Monthly Challenges for our * Anything goes * challenge

Hope you will join us again & good luck in the draw
Hugs Shaz x; 5 January 2013 at 14:37