Charisma Cardz Challenge Week 1

Thursday, 8 January 2009


Hello everyone and welcome to our first challenge here at



Charisma Cardz Thursday Challenges



Have you all been waiting with baited breath? The DT have been so excited waiting for this day, but at last it has arrived. Firstly we'd like to apologise for keeping you waiting all day today (We were due to go live at 7pm however the DT didn't get my e-mail blasted msn! , But.. thanks to sharon she's uploaded it all for me! thanks hun!




As this is our first challenge it has been set by Carly (me)! I thought she’d keep it simple, well simple ish…..This week is theme week! and the chosen theme is:



PINK!


Create a card, atc, scrapbook page or altered item. You can use any type of image you want to!!

Now for the rules
1. Post your project on your blog with a link to our challenge.
2. Leave a comment on this blog with a link to your work.
3.If you don't have a blog you can email your projects at Carlzcardz@live.co.uk and we will add them to the blog.




The prize this week has kindly been donated by our very own Paula. Ain't she a darling!!




Here's some inspiration from the design team:









Our Guest Designer - Sharon

We cant wait to visit all your blogs to see what you have made in pink. Remember to check back next Thursday when we'll set a new challenge and Carly will let you know who the winner of this week's prize is.

Happy Crafting!!

E-MAIL ENTRY'S...

Jacqueline Edwards
Emailed in saying ''It was nice having this challenge as I have two grandsons and usually scrap 'blue'....don't think to do pink!!!
Thought this was good of my youngest grandson eating a peach and so suitable!!''

Katherine
LavenderCards
Emailed in it's her first time playing along with any challenge... this is what she came up with!

Sandra

Kim Thompson


Anita's

Sue McCormack


Toni Shepherd


Alyssa

Terri

Emailed in saying: Good luck with the new challenge blog. Looks to me like it will be very successfull. This is my first ever challenge so I hope you like my entry. I got the datils from the fab Sally Ann at Love to Doodle.

78 comments:

  1. Maria Matter said...:

    Oh, this is so exciting! I love a challenge...off to create something pink!
    Blessings, Maria

  1. Anonymous said...:

    Wow how nice cards from the DT ! ^_^
    Here is my entry. I've done a bookmark. hope you like it ^_^
    have a nice day!

    Orka

  1. Anonymous said...:

    What a lovely challenge! Some super examples too!!! I am thinking pink as I type!!
    Jackie

  1. Anonymous said...:

    Ooh I must get my thinking cap on as I have came feet first into blogland today. Love the DT cards, lots of inspiration, thank you.

  1. Pauline C said...:

    Congratulaiton on the new challenge blog, and big shouts to Sharon for being the first DT guest designer :-) Good luck with the challenge blog - fab DT cards. Here is mine .. ooh I love pink!!
    Pauline x

  1. Cathy said...:

    I love a challenge so I am keen to add you to my long list of them!!
    Gerat 9? hate pink!) 1st challenge, and fab DT cards. Mine can be found here.
    Thanks for looking,
    Cathy xx

  1. Shell said...:

    hi girls good luck with the blog. Brill dt cards. I have only just got into doing challenges but really enjoy them. i have made you a good luck card for this weeks challenge you can find it on my blog thanks for looking.
    shell x

  1. Elaine Stark said...:

    Hi, just off to have a go, hope to post later. Elaine

  1. maxine said...:

    Lovely cards from the dt. Good luck with the challenges. My card is on my blog.

  1. Rach said...:

    thank you for the fabulous challenge. the dt's cards are fabulous.
    here is my card
    hugs Rachxx

  1. Elaine Stark said...:

    I have just uploaded my card. Enjoyed making it. Elaine

  1. CRAFTERESA said...:

    I just found you through Pollys link
    now you made my creative head think
    I'll be back within a blink
    cus I'm off to produce something pink

    (he he he)
    wishing you all the best with your new challenge blog and looking forward to entering the challenges
    Teresa x

  1. Lorraine A said...:

    Hi, Good luck with this new challenge. The DT cards are lovely :-)
    You can see my card here
    Lorraine

  1. Unknown said...:

    Love the 'Pink' theme for starting and gorgeous works from the DT.

    I've done an ATC, you'll find it here

    Wishing you every success with your new venture.

    Joanne x

  1. Joey said...:

    Hi Everyone, great new challenge blog! lovely dt cards, looking forward to seeing what everyone does. mine is here:- my card thanks for looking.xxx

  1. Nicola said...:

    I have now made my card for the challenge.
    Here is my card

  1. Infinity97 said...:

    Love the layout - pink for a boy - fabby!
    Sharon

  1. Lisa said...:

    Great challenge for me as I love pink! The DT cards are lovely. Lisa x Here's mine

  1. Jilly said...:

    Thank you for bringing us another challenge blog for me to play with. Good luck for the future of the blog.
    Here is my card.

  1. Sharon said...:

    Congrats on the new challenge blog. Here is my card.

  1. Leslie said...:

    Congrats on opening your Challenge blog. It is very pretty in here. Ok, well, thank you for the easy start. I love pink, so it was so problem finding a project for this challenge. I have you linked to my blog Here

  1. Lesley said...:

    Aww what a fab new blog...and the DT cards are amazing...u can see my card at
    http://pinklesdreams.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-card.html
    thanx luv n hugs Lesley xxx

  1. Louise said...:

    Great new challenge site!
    HERE is my card.
    Louise x

  1. rozzyb said...:

    Congratulations on the new Challenge Site.. great cards by the Design Team.
    Here is my entry
    http://rozzyb.blogspot.com/2009/01/charisma-cardz-challenge.html
    This is the first time I have ever entered a Blog Challenge... hope I have done it right!
    Off now to look at some other entries..
    roz x

  1. Allison said...:

    Hi lovely Dt cards and I did a card for the Penny Black challenge then found your site so it fits for that as well
    You will find my card HERE


    AllisonX

  1. MayJay said...:

    Great challenge, http://mayjaysmeanderings.blogspot.com/
    Here is my link, new to this, so not sure I have done it properly.
    Thanks for the opportunity. Mayx

  1. HI ladies
    Thanks for this fun opportunity to win such lovely goodies.
    My entry can be found at http://orchardcraft.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-entry-for.html
    I really hope you like it.
    Well done on the challenge
    Love the blog
    Take Care
    Katie

  1. Sarah said...:

    Great sketch and DT crads, my entry is here

    Sarah x

  1. Sarah said...:

    LOve the new challenge, great cards from DT,Here's mine

  1. Brilliant first challenge, just happens to be my fav colour too. Love the DT designs great inspiration.
    my card
    thanks for looking.
    Lyndsey xx

  1. Caryn said...:

    Thought I'd enter this card I just did tonight. I have just found this challenge blog and am loving the theme - PINK is my absolute favourite!

    Here is my offering!

  1. Fe-Fe said...:

    A fantastic start ladies. Great examples from the DT! A lovely challenge too.

    You can find my card for this challenge here

    Hugs
    Fe x

  1. Tanmo said...:

    Great challenge for the 1st week. Ive added my card to my blog

    here


    xxxx

  1. craftyclaire said...:

    Great to see a new challenge blog, some fantastic work for the DT. My card is here.
    Good luck with the blog.

  1. andrea said...:

    my entry is on my blog,

  1. Gry-Heidi said...:

    Great challenge, and beautiful DT-cards !!

    Here is mine

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  1. Anonymous said...:

    Great challenge and beautiful DT-cards.
    Here is my card. :)

  1. Great challenge, couldn't have picked a better colour!.Here's mine

  1. Heike said...:

    Look, I created a timeplanner and there´s so much pink in it...
    Hope you like it.
    Hugs, Heike

  1. Hi Ladies,
    wonderful DT cards
    here is mine
    Thanks for looking

    Hugs, Sonja xx

  1. Hi Carly, the dt cards/projects are all stunning. I am hoping to get a card done for this challenge tomorrow. Hugs Linda x

  1. Lynsey said...:

    Thanks for a great challenge, and the lovely DT work. My card is here
    Hugs Lynsey:)

  1. scotspanda said...:

    gorgeous dt cards :o) my card is here


    lotsalove

    Amanda xx

  1. Tracey said...:

    Good luck with the new challenge blog :o) The DT samples are gorgeous.

    My card is here

    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

  1. Arianne said...:

    I made an alternative card.
    Here you can see my take on the challenge.

  1. Diane.W. said...:

    I have created a lil bit of PINKNESS http://pink-sunflower.blogspot.com/2009/01/charisma-cardz-challenge1pink.html TFL :O)X

  1. Diane.W. said...:

    Sorry! meant to leave my link!, it is HERE :o)x

  1. Ida / Little said...:

    Pink is my fave so great challenge :)

    Here's my card!

    Have a nice week!! :) Hugs Ida

  1. Unknown said...:

    Pink, had never been my thing but i've had a bash
    Here Is My Card

    Pleae feel free to leave me a comment TFL x

  1. Maria Matter said...:

    Such beauties!
    here's my humble little creation:
    A Pink Bag!
    Blessings, Maria

  1. Happy Crafter said...:

    Hi all, Great DT's Ladies,great to have another challenge to join in :)
    Here is my entry.
    Thanks for looking :)
    Val xxx

  1. Linda . J said...:

    My favourite colour :-) you can see my humble effort at http://pinksandlilacs.blogspot.com/

    Pinklilac x

  1. Linda . J said...:

    I just love Pink so this is a great challenge and the DT's are fantastic works of art.
    Thank you for looking at my hubble offering.
    here’s mine

  1. Congratulations on a lovely looking blog!
    I've been making cards and things for as long as i can remember, but have never done a challenge before - so your first one is mine too! :)

    my card is here :)

  1. Sandra said...:

    Congrats on your sparkly new challenge blog. It looks great!!
    Here is my entry. Hope there is enough pink in it!
    Hugs
    Sandra xx

  1. The Crafty Den said...:

    Hi Carlz, great choice of theme this week. Lovely DT cards, can't wait for the next challenge. Please take a look at my card here
    Hugs, Denise x

  1. Jenni said...:

    Congratulations on your first challenge, my entry is here - http://jenniscraftyjournal.blogspot.com/2009/01/charisma-cardz-first-challenge.html
    look forward to taking part in many more!
    Jenni x

  1. Sammi said...:

    Congrats on the new blog ladies!! I love your cards - Great work!!
    It's so lovely all this pink :)
    I made a card and it is Here
    Sammi
    xxx

  1. Stampin'Piper said...:

    I love pink :) Here's is my Card

    TFL! Hugs Tanja

  1. Love your new challenege blog. Here is my entry. Thanks for looking.
    x Natasha x

  1. MarikaGabez said...:

    Thanks for a great challenge, and the lovely DT work. My card is here

    Hugs
    Marika

  1. Rachael said...:

    I've looking forward to this challenge opening :) Great first challenge and lovely dt cards well Here is my Entry

    hope you like it! love rach xxx

  1. Liz McGuire, said...:

    Here is my card for challenge number one. Brill DT cards.
    Thanks for looking and good luck with the blog. X

  1. Abby said...:

    I am new to the challenges and am excited to take part. Hope you enjoy!

    Here is my Entry

  1. Daisychain said...:

    Congratulations on the new challenge blog, great first challenge, my favourite colour. Beautiful DT samples as well.

    My card is here http://daisychain-daisychain.blogspot.com/

    Hugs Christine x

  1. Pink was my favorite color as a child. I had a room with pink walls! Here is my card

    http://southernscraps.blogspot.com/2009/01/inspired-by-home.html

  1. Marcea said...:

    Hi there, congratulations on your shiny new blog - good luck with it in the future, you are so popular already!!! Great cards by the DT
    Here is my card
    -x-

  1. Kim Dellow said...:

    Hi folks, lovely works DT, good luck with the new blog. Here is mine Kim

  1. Julie said...:

    Hi, Good luck with the new challenge cards. Fab cards by the DT. You'll find my card HERE
    Julie x

  1. aardvarkpest said...:

    Congratulations on your new challenge blog. Lovely DT cards.
    Here is my card

  1. aardvarkpest said...:

    Good luck with the challenges. Great DT cards.

    Here is my card.

  1. Hazel said...:

    I've been meaning to join in since you started this lovely blog. Today I've done a card for challenge 3: love, but as it's pink I thought I'd link here as well - it's here

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