Big news - my first DT AND first blog hop!

I am incredibly happy and proud to to display THAT on here the very first time:

I have been fan of Phindy's fabulous stamps for a long time and when she had a DT call for a new challenge blog I gathered all the bravery and applied. Couldn't believe my luck when I got email from her telling me I am one of the 12 fabulous crafters chosen for her team.

Here are the links to all our DT members blogs:

Ann English
Anne Ray
Anne-Marije Poppen
Cindy Royal
Emma Lockley
Jane Wetzel
Linda Payne
Lynda Nielsen
Mary B. Giemza
Sylvia Blum
Tammy Maynard

Just look at their work and you'll understand why I feel humbled and truly grateful to be a part of that fabulous new venture.

To celebrate the birth of our our new and talented challenge-blog-baby we came up with a big fun blog hop with loads of eye (and some other) candy to be had.

Here's the story:
"Because the DT and the Challenge are new, our theme for the hop is "New". Phindy has designed an adorable New Arrival digi especially for the launch of the challenge! This image is not available to buy in her shop until Friday, April 16.
The bloghop winner (chosen by random) will receive candy from Phindy – a $15 gift certifcate to her shop! Not only that, you will also find some small individual pieces of candy hidden along the way by the DT! All you have to do to win is to sit back and enjoy the wonderful projects from the Design Team, be sure to leave comments at each blog and you will be entered into the candy draw.
The Blog Hop Draw closes on Thursday 15 April at midnight GMT."

Congratulations! You have arrived to one of the "candy spots"! lol There's a fair bit of yummyness on offer! Check it out in my candy announcement in the post below or just follow the link from the side bar!

Here is my first time showcasing Phindy's achingly cute New Arrival stamp:


I used Copics to colour the image and 3D-d the cot and the cat.


The papers are from Papermania Rose Garden stack (soooo cute), ribbons and brads from my stash. The flowers I made myself from simple cheap lace trim. Thrifty, me. lol


And of course I couldn't resist the temptation of finishing off the inside of the card as well - I really should cut back on work that goes to insides of the card - takes away a lot of VERY valuable colouring-and-playing time. lol


And now go on, hop straight ahead to Anne-Marije's beautiful blog, she has something real cute to show you! :)

COME BACK AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST CHALLENGE, FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH! More fun and prizes!

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!

Hugs
Annika