It's a Crafter's Companion Challenge #1

Hi well it's finally here!!! "It's a Crafter's Companion Challenge Blog" has launched today with the first challenge. Wendy and I are very pleased to have so much interest so far and we can't wait to see everyone's lovely creations. Thank you for your support.

Well this is the first sketch which Wendy Set.

And here is my take on it.

Card Recipie

Card Stock: Cream embossed - Papermill; Silver Mirror - Stash
Papers and Topper: Crafters Companion Popcorn CD ROM - Floral
Ribbon: Dovecraft
Fowers: From Stash
Peel Off: Craft Creations

Why not go and pop over and have a look at the blog and take part. Remember if you don't have a blog you can still email an entry to us to be included for the prize of a popcorn stamp.

Hugs and Good luck if you do decide to join in.

Rachel xx

Comments

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said…

gorgeous card

i love the rosette of roses

hugs jane x

6 July 2009 at 10:49

Tina said…

Gorgeous card Rachel, i love that image.
Tina xx

6 July 2009 at 16:39

Anne said…

woohoo finaly been trying for ages to leave a comment thought it wasn't going to load Lovely card Rachel

6 July 2009 at 19:03

Unknown said…

A great card Launch day at last

6 July 2009 at 23:14

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