I can't tell you how thrilled I was when I received and email asking me would I like to be a DT member for Simon Says Stamp Challenge - did I hesitate - well yes I did - I sat staring at my computer screen for about 20 minutes in disbelief. Once realisation had kicked in my little fingers flew across the keyboard - I couldn't say YES quick enough.
I've always loved the challenge at Simon Says Stamp and entered each one I possibly could. Shopping at the Simon Says Stamp store is a delight, the range of goods available is fantastic, it's like entering Alladin's cave, I've always found the service so friendly and efficient and believe it or not I very often receive my goods quicker than I do from Europe and at competitive postal charges also.
Right on to my first DT card, and oh boy - I can't tell you how nervous I was doing this one!! The theme this week is "You gotta have friends"
and there is a great prize of $25 to spend in the Simon Says store.
The image is by Penny Johnson, whom we are featuring this week, and it is coloured with Ranger distress inks - I had to use this adorable image - the dog reminds me so much of Chloe - a bearded collie I had, hair all over the place and just so cuddly and lovable. The paper are from the Basic Grey Cappella collection, the button is also Basic Grey. The borders are cut with a MS punch and the adage ticket is one of Tim Holtz. All the products used are sold at the Simon Says Stamp store except the ribbon - you'll have to go the my ex-local market in Blackburn for that.
Good morning Heather. First Congrats on being DT member for Simon Says Stam Challenge. YOu deserve it.
ReplyDeleteYour card is fab, love the image and colour combo. Great job. Hugs,Moni
Hallo Rica,
ReplyDeleteoh, Deine karte ist wunderschön und so schön gestaltet, klasse
lg gila
Oh this is gorgeous Heather, beautiful colours. Congrats on your DT place.
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Debby
congrats on your call to be a DT member,you deserve it.this card is coloured gorgeous and so is the image.
ReplyDeleteSue
Congratulations on your DT position and what a wonderful card!Adorable image and beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Heather, an adorable image, perfectly matched by your papers and embellishments, not to mention your superb colouring. No wonder you were chosen!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your good news, it's so very well deserved.
Wowee, congratulations Heather. Love your first DT card for the Simon Says Challenge. I took the plunge and puchased those very papers. Can't wait to use them.
ReplyDeleteWow Heather, I can understand how you must have felt!! Simon Says is a wonderful Store, and obvoiusly they deserve the best!!
ReplyDeletecongrats, I'm sure you are up to it, you are very talented Heather.. good luck !! hugs xx
Congrats, Heather! I love your card, and no doubt Simon Says Stamp fans will be inspired by you (I always am!!!)
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June
What a lovely card - my boys would love a card like that on their birthdays'. Congrats on being on the DT for SSS!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the team Heather :-) I don't know why you would be so nervous making this !! All your work is fantastic and this is just stunning !! Your colouring is just perfect :-) Love the papers and embellies too :-)
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Lols x x x
Wow, you dit a great job with this card. Congrats on your new DT membership too.
ReplyDeleteGefeliciteerd! Je kaartjes zien er weer verukkelijk uit,vooral die met de aardbeien!Knap werk!Liefs,Celia.
ReplyDeleteOH WOW!! Congrats Heather!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, just adore that image and the papers are deeeelish!!
Congratulations hun, im not surprised your cards are awesome, i luv this image its so cute, gorgeous card hun, luv the papers & ribbon, sue,x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful card Heather,i love your image and the colours.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous papers.
Hugs Riet.xx
OOhhh Heather well done many congrats on your new posting..stunning debut creation fab image love the expression on this likkle guys face..great colouring & layout
ReplyDeleteHugs Christine xx
Congratulations on being a DT member!
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is gorgeous :-)
Hugs, Sandra
Hi Heather,again me, just to tell you, I have sth for you on my blog! Hugs,Moni
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning Heather!! gorgeous colouring and love the papers. Congratulations and welcome to the team! hugs, Jane xxx
ReplyDeleteCongrats Heather, I can't think why you would be nervous, your cards are always lovely and this one's no exception. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS!!!!! Welcome to the team, I am looking forward to working with you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Chris
So precious, Heather! I just love this image from Penny and I LOVE the layout you made, the punch on the left is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA BIG Welcome into the Simon Family...Thanks for a super sweet inspiration for all of us at Simon Says Stamp!
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Steph
Rica, Firstly Congratulations on being on the DT team - wonderful news! Secondly your card is gorgeous. Your shading with the Distress inks is so good and it matches the Basic Grey paper beautifully! I just love that paper!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Heather, just love the new BG papers - still stroking mine ! and that image you have used is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to be working with you on another team ! Welcome !
Huge hugs,
Jo xxx
Absolutely stunningly gorjus cards Heather. Congrats on the SS dt.
ReplyDeleteLove Karen x
Hi there hun. Oh I am so happy to be a new teamie with you ... how lucky are we!!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, your colouring is so perfect.
Hope you have a lovely week
-x-
huge massive congratulations Heather and so well deserved too...fantastic first DT card cant wait to see what else you come up with
ReplyDeleteMina xxx
This is adorable.. I love the little ticket.. Congrats on the DT.. You are so deserving.. Your talent is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHiya Rica, CONGRATULATIONS HUN on landing DT on Simon Says - they only have the very best you know!!!! I'm not very familiar with this stamp company but I do love this image. Super colouring, I wouldn't know where to start with inks. See yer down on farm lol.
ReplyDeleteMel X
Beautiful job -- and congrats on your new "assignment" -- they are lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, dear heather!
ReplyDeleteyou did an amazing job...this card is brilliant and very cute! love it!
xoxo silvi (germany)