some FUN!

thanks for stopping by today.  I thought it might be fun to give some schtuff away...it's been a while.

Papertrey Ink Supplies:
stamps: Vintage Picnic
inks: Dark Chocolate
paper: Sweet Blush card stock, White card stock

So, I thought I'd offer a challenge that involves something that I feel very passionate about...Paper Crafst magazine. 

here is what you are playing for:


and an issue of the super fabulous Stamp It! Cards magazine

and here's what I would like you to do:

I would love for you to go to the Paper Crafts blog called Paper Crafts Connection...and create a card.  This card needs to be inspired by something, anything found on the Paper Crafts Connection blog.  It can be the banner colors, a project or a product that you see there.  Please send me a link to your card and let me know what inspired you?  I absolutely LOVE seeing what you create, so you are doing me a favor by offering up some major eye candy this weekend.  I will leave a comment on everyone's project.

one more thing...I'd like you to MAIL your card to someone...what a wonderful way to brighten up someone's day!

You have until midnight. this Sunday to participate if you like.  I will announce my one winner on Monday.

while you are at the PC Connection blog, you can participate to have a chance to win a wonderful prize: details: Leave a comment telling Kelly your favorite thing to stamp: focal images, sentiments, backgrounds or all of the above. She’ll pick three lucky people to win Stampin’s Up’s Vintage Vogue stamp set, a stamping block and a charm and necklace set from their Simply Adorned collection. And a little inspiration to go with it…a copy of Stamp It! Cards and our fun CHA button. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, Feb. 21.

now...have some creative fun this weekend...ok?
*smooches*

Comments

[Laura]

inspiration challenges are my favorite, I'll see what I can rustle up.

love your card! the picnic baskets are next up on my shopping list.

[lynn]

using that stamp is perfect for a give away post! --love it! i did a card, its here:

http://www.millers-ink.net/2010/02/kims-inspired-by-challenge.html

your so sweet!, thanks so much for the chance!

[Lisa G.]

Inspiration challenge hey...will be my first one...but I'm gonna try! :) Thanks for the challenge and the tight timeline...better get my but in gear!

[pegg]

Thanks for a fun challenge!! I love the Paper Crafts blog and magazine. Always so inspirational and informative! I've learned so much through the years. Here is my card: http://mycraftingspot.blogspot.com/2010/02/love-lace.html

I was very inspired by Kim Kesti's Much Love card on this post!
http://papercraftsconnection.com/2009/11/26/happy-thanksgiving-paper-peeps/

[Sav O'Gwynn]

Thanks for this challenge:) I made this card for my sister-in-law who will be getting married in Nov. of this year! I love it:) I wasn't sure if I could post the picture that was my inspiration....but it was of the young woman and man who just got married (P. Kelly Smith's mother or grandmother made the dress)....anyway....I love my card:) THANKS so much:)

http://savannahland2.blogspot.com/2010/02/limelight-and-kim-hughes-challenge-card.html

[Tenia Nelson]

What a fun challenge!! Here is my card:
http://jazzypaper.blogspot.com/2010/02/some-cards-that-i-created-today.html

Thanks for for the fun!!

Tenia:)

[Heather J.]

Hi Kim! What a great challenge. I hope you had a great weekend.

Sincerely,
Heather

http://feathereddesigns.typepad.com/feathered-designs/2010/02/a-kim-hughes-challenge.html

[Aga]

I love the Paper Crafts blog, it's always full of inspirations!
I was inspired by home decor project by Cindy Holdhouser on this post:
http://papercraftsconnection.com/2009/04/30/cards-gifts-week-challenge-winners/
and here is my card:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34617177@N04/4375765388/

Thank you for this fun challenge!
Aga

[JanR]

Hi there! I got my inspiration for this card from the banner at Paper Crafts. Here's the link: http://huhsothisisablog.blogspot.com/2010/02/one-lump-or-two.html

[JPScraps]

My inspiration came from this post..http://papercraftsconnection.com/2010/02/17/groovin-with-the-go-to-gals-the-little-letter-sheet-that-could/ and here's my card...http://scrapcloset.blogspot.com/2010/02/using-my-stickers.html

[Laurie]

I am new to the whole challenge thing but I thought I would give this a try. I loved the bright colors that were used on the cover of the new Stamp It! magazine! The hot air balloons make me think of warm spring like days so I created this card with spring in mind. Here's my link: http://forum.papertreyink.com/forum/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=100415 I hope it works :)

[Mary Harris]

I love this challenge, this is my first time. But since I was making cards for OWH and "cards for kids" I thought I would make one for this. Here is my inspiration: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4340172030_f4b59a3473_o.jpg and here is a link to my card and I am sending mine out to my Mom for her Birthday. http://mainejewel.tumblr.com/post/403342730/paper-hugs-card-challenge

[Nancy L.]

thanks for the little challenge! i always love checking the PC blog!

here is my card: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunastamps/4377194112/

my inspiration was from jessica's second card on this post: http://papercraftsconnection.com/2010/02/17/groovin-with-the-go-to-gals-the-little-letter-sheet-that-could/

[Giovana]

Awesome prize Kim, thanks for your generosity. My card was inspired from the colors I found on the PCC blog, White BG, purple and yellow letters.

Here is my card: http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/2010/02/find-wonder.html

Thanks so much for the chance to win.
God bless
Giovana

[Rachel S]

This was a fun challenge. I haven't had the time to sit down and create for a while, so it felt good! My card was inspired by the altered composition book on the Feb. 12th entry. I, too, love the Papercrafts Connection blog and am always excited for fresh inspiration. Here's my card:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43821016@N05/4376637319/

Thanks for looking!

[Mary (Happy Now)]

I was out of town this weekend, so my crafting time is limited... The patterned paper did most of the work for this card, but my 4 year old dinosaur expert won't mind.. :) LOTS of Papertrey in Paper Crafts lately!

Here is a link to my gallery -- the actual upload won't be approved and visible until tomorrow, though, I think (sorry!):

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=14071

Thanks!

[Helen F.]

Hey Kim, this was a really neat challenge. So much inspiration over at Papercrafts Connection Blog AND of course, Paper Crafts magazine :o) Thanks for the chance to win your yummy giveaway. here's my card~

http://handmadecardsbyhelen.blogspot.com/2010/02/some-fun-from-kim-hughes.html

[Lisa G.]

Thanks for the challenge...it was my first "inspirational challenge!" I loved the banner as soon as I clicked on your link to their site. So this is my version :)

http://gridworksartist.blogspot.com/2010/02/paper-hugs-inspiration-challenge.html

[Ruth Morrison]

There was lots of inspiration to be found, but I chose the butterfly on kraft card with "Sending you sunshine and laughter" and here is my creation that it inspired: http://moltopiccolo.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/a-good-thing/ Thankyou!

[Jennifer Hansen]

http://jenniferhansenscrapgallery.blogspot.com/2010/02/midnight-oil-scrapbook-designs-shimmerz.html

One of my goals for 2010 crafting wise is to get outside my comfort zone. I tried out some of the Shimmerz Vibez spray - going Opaque and shiny following one of Cath's 10 CHA trends.

[Lynda aka alrlsmom]

Here is my card...I was inspired by the January gallery challenge winner #1's card with the trio of butterflies...I have a friend that is not feeling well, so this card will go out tomorrow as a great pick me up for her! Thank you for the challenge!!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/arlsmom/hopingcardbyLynda.jpg

[Kim Howard]

http://basementstamper.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-spring.html

I was inspired by Coopers baby blanket.