New monthly challenge over at Cupcake Cards and Crafts!

Fabby news!  I have re-joined the Cupcake Cards and Crafts DT for their monthly challenges and this month the theme is...

Birds and Bugs!

This month the DT are showcasing a gorgeous new collection called "Dragonflies" and here is my make for it...

I know, it's not a card - I surprised myself!!  I love this pillow box die by Stampin Up (got mine from super blog mate Nic, The Sticky Elf) and simply used a range of the dragonfly papers with the solid papers that also come with the collection - perfect co-ordination!  I am going to fill these babies up with something but I don't know what yet!  I've seen those teeny tiny smelly beads you get (think you're meant to sprinkle them in your lingerie drawer) or Smarties (cos we all love choccies!).  Or perhaps for a crafty friend might fill 'em up with some ribbons or flowers.  Any suggestions welcome!

You can see more gorgeous DT inspiration over at the challenge blog here and also meet new teamie Tammy who has a fabulous style!

See you later!

 I am entering these pillow boxes into the following challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• Southern Girls - use sentiments
• Fussy and Fancy - anything but square or rectangle
• Phindy's Place - ribbon
• Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - fancy folds

ABC over at Pollycrafts Monday!

(Please scroll down for my Make It Monday DT post!)

A new four weekly challenge has opened over at Pollycrafts Monday and we want you to make...

Anything But a Card!

Well, I know Christmas was only a short while ago, but I'm determined to be more prepared this year and make a Christmas project at least once a month!  I made a little pillow box using Swings And Slides Ring Out The Bells...

I'm not sure what I'm going to fill it up with yet, but it'll probably be yummy!  I used papers from the Helz Cuppleditch Festive Treats pad and Doodlebug paper trim for the borders.  See the full deets for the challenge and more gorgeous DT inspiration here!

That's it from me today - see you tomorrow with sneak peeks for the new Pixie Dust Studios new release!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Crafts and Me - Christmas anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - something new (pillow box die)
• Cute Card Thursday - something new (pillow box die)