ALL THAT BLING -- is the thing!  It's also the next challenge -- show us how you use Bling! It can be any style craft project -- There are blingy sticker's, (actually Jolee's has a line called Bling,) Glittery papers, Hotfix and Swarovski style crystals as well as other beads and baubles.  This is a great challenge for all you 'glitter girls,' (and guys) out there.

Make something traditional or think outside of the box.  Create your bling thing and post it in the challenge section here on the flock forum for a chance to win a fabulous prize package from the Spotted Canary Sponsors --  

I will be posting some of my own Bling creations during this challenge -- I look forward to seeing yours as well.

Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle ---- POST!

InkaCatherine

Can't wait to get started.  I already have some ideas.

Oooo this will be a fun challenge, I always love using bling

Will have to start on something shortly

Here is a little inspiration to get you thinking Sparkle & Bling!

Check out this Blingy Tote for a fast fun project! 

http://www.spottedcanary.com/All_That_Bling__Hotfix_Crystals_Tote_Bag.htm

InkaCatherine

Sounds like FUN!! I will definitely give it a shot!!

I'll have to see what I can come up with.  Sounds like a fun challenge!  Love that tote!

another great challenge......

It sounds like several of you are considering creating for this challenge --GO FOR IT -- I think it is the easiest challenge yet -BLING - I love creating with something that adds sparkle. It sounds like many of you do too. 

Bling alway makse a challenge fun!  I'll be working on my project for sure.

I think I have an idea...now just to see if I can get it done. 

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...thinking about gettin' my BLING on....hee hee hee

great tote, chick!

CorrineMB
Creative Artist Team member, EK Success Brands

Oooh yay!  This sounds really fun.  I look forward to entering this one for sure!

So we post to the gallery here and then the winner is drawn at random? Is that correct? 

Thanks ~

Ok, LOL, this card is SUCH a departure from my usual style, but I gotta say, I had fun doing it! Here's my card. TFL!

http://www.spottedcanary.com/Blingy_Gothy_Twilighty_Cross_Card.htm

Cyd, I believe that is how it works, but Catherine or Corinne will be able to give you the "For sure" answer.

-Noelle

Yes Cyd, Noelle is correct in her response --All you need you to do to enter this challenge is create a craft project using BLING -- and post it here in the flock forum -- in the June Challenge  section.

I hope you will post a project -- good luck and happy creating!

InkaCatherine

Noelle,

Your 'Gothy' card is a great use of BLING -- I can think of a half  dozen teens on my list who would absolutely love this card -- with the Twilight/vampire craze!  --Multiple use of the Bling too -- Woo hoo!

I applaud you for stepping out of your comfort zone -- we can sometimes amaze ourselves when we take a risk and go for it.

Okay, here is challenging to the rest of you canaries -- take a few minutes today and think outside of your regular routine -- whether it's crafting, reading, exercising, cooking or whatever and let us know what risk you took!

Hmmmmmmmm?-- Myself ?-- I'll get back to you.

InkaC.

Thanks, Catherine! I really love the way it turned out, even if it's not my "normal" style. It's fun & different. I bought some crazy jewelled flip flops with a cross on them (black with rhinestones) at a crafts fair this weekend, and that was the inspiration for this card.  Thanks for the tip that you think teens would like it, I will remember that next time I make a card for a teen. Thanks again!

Sound like fun. 

Great card Noelle.

I finished my card for the June contest "All That Bling"

Here is my entry

Kay
Born Free, Now Expensive!

http://www.kaysscrapyday.blogspot.com/

Hey Kay -- Your card is coochie coochie cuuute!  Adorable, the Bling really adds dimension. 

Thanks for posting -- If I get to be a grandma -- one of these years -- will you send a card?

Tee Hee!  InkaC.

WOW.... everyone must be outside these days enjoying the summer sunshine -- but, when it gets TOO HOT, remember to take some time to be crafty -- and while you at it -- add some BLING and post your prohect here in the Bling challenge forum to WIN a fabulous prize package -- valued at $100 from the Spotted Canary Sponsors!!!  WHEW -- who wouldn't LOVE that?

InkaCatherine 

It is raining here sooooooooo -- Working on something BLINGY today -- will post soon --  Bling is the thing!

Noelle and Kay,

AWESOME job!! Oh, if I weren't so tired right now, I'd be soooo inspired to jump into some BLING. It's been quite a weekend. I'm going to try to get to my stash-o-sparkly this week.

Hugs!!

CorrineMB
Creative Artist Team member, EK Success Brands

Mine is almost ready to post. I've been sneaking time in here and there when I'm supposed to be doing other things.  Lol  Now I'm waiting on one thing I ordered online for it and it was only 4 hours from my house on Friday and the postman didn't deliver it on Saturday  so now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow.  I'm so excited to share it.  I didn't have much money to spend after the one thing I ordered, but every time I came up with an idea  I dug deeper into my stash and there was exactly what I needed.  That never happens for me. 

And here I was looking for inspiration to do a project with Bling!, Guess I'll have to step up and get to work!

Catherine ~  I would love to send you a card!  Have those kids get busy!

Hey Peg and sky.

I can't wait to see your projects!  My own Bling project got put on hold when -- a girlfriend stopped by and we took off on a shopping spree. She 'needed' a few clothing article for the cruise she is taking next month -- I did talk her in to a Blingy top though -- Tee Hee!

Happy Crafting and remember to post for a chance to WIN!

Hi Kay,

Thanks for your kind offer --I will keep you posted on the Grandma thing -- no news at this time -- Our youngest did get engaged last month!  Woo Hoo!

Well, that's a good start!

I have been working on this for over a week now and it finally all came together.  This was such a fun challenge and I love the project I ended up with for it.  Here it is:

My Bee Bling Bag

Be sure to click on the larger view so you can see all the bling better.  The yellow is glitter paint and the bees wings have glitter and various other spots, too. 

Peg, 

Your 'Bee Bag' is so cute and blingy!  What a wonderful way to take an inspiration and make it your own.  Is this a gift for someone or do you get to 'bee' the lucky 'Bag Lady?'

Thanks for sharing your project -- you are now entered in the drawing for the $100 prize package from the Spotted Canary Sponsors!  Good Luck!

Catherine-  I get to "bee" the lucky lady for this one. I never seem to have enough things to carry my stuff in.   I recently got my mom interested in scrapbooking and we are planning to get together once a month and craft together so I'm hoping to make one for her birthday in August.  She saw mine and loved it. 

Okay -- all you bling lovers -- here is an easy idea to keep your creative side alive -- even in the summer heat -- in just a few minutes time and a few supplies -- you can create some itty bitty blingy gift cards -- think of the endless possibilities! Create and post -- show us your interpretation!

Enjoy! InkaCatherine

http://www.spottedcanary.com/Itty_Bitty_Blingy_Gift_Cards.htm

Catherine, your little BLING cards are so cute!  It would be great to make some of these up to put on special little gifts.

Hey Kay,

I started out to make a gift enclosure for a birthday gift and one for a wedding gift. -- but after getting everything out I needed  to create these little cuties -- it seemed like making 4 was just as easy as 2! 

Truth be told -- One of my New Year's resolution this year was to try and be time thrifty -- when I have my supplies out I try to think in terms of  2 or 3 instead of just  the one I need at that moment.  I might use different papers and the same design concept or in some cases the same papers and switch up the design.

This has been very effective -- except when I need a card in 5 minutes. HA! 

InkaC

No new activity -- hmmmm -- is everyone on vacation?

InkaC.

Just joined, HI everyone. What a great project to start with. I usually add some bling to my projects. I love to "liven" things up. I will try and put my pic up tomorrow with what I come up with. Chat with you then.

Hi JT -- Welcome!  Spotted Canary is a great site for learning about what is the latest greatest in the crafting community.  Creative folks post projects here every day -- you too, may post your projects here.  Stop in any time to learn something new or to just chat with all the creative people here on the site.

Can't wait to see what you do with BLING!

For all of you procrastinators <<<pointing arrow at self, you have one more week to create and post your BLING thing!

GO GO GO-- Make it sparkle!!!  InkaCatherine

Hey, I think I figured out how to upload my project. 

I hope this works!

Starry Night

Awwww! Cyd, I just LOVE this! I love the sparkly sky and silhouettes are so cool and hip right now! Beautiful job

There is so much great work again this month.  Everyone is doing a good job on the challenge. 

Catherine-Thanks for the comment on my project. 

I've been in and out this past week or so.  I decided to tackle some big cleaning jobs around the house and it's been keeping me busy.  I've elected my son (he's 17) to help, too.  Thankfully he doesn't mind.  We've been sneaking in the yard work, too, between storms around here.  Never a dull moment.  Lol  This weekend I'm doing some r and r and c=rest, relaxation and crafting. 

http://www.spottedcanary.com/Bling.htm

Here is the link to my bling card.  I made it a week before the contest openned up and was happy because I had made a couple of cards with bling, that had been my personal challange.  I needed to use up some of my supplies before I shopped for more

Yvonne

Cute card Yvonne -- green and pink are my 'go-to' summer colors!  It's so neat how just a few rhinestones really enhance a card -- it certainly adds dimension when you add the bling!

Remember -- only a few more days to get your projects posted!

Happy Weekend Crafting Canaries, InkaCatherine

Catherine,

I had a little giggle when I saw your mini cards becasue that is what I was working on..... I just have not had time to post them...... 

Finally here they are......

http://spottedcanary.com/All_That_Bling___Mini_Cards.htm

Teresa - your Mini Cards are adorable --  I believe it's not about the hours and hours you spend creating -- but the little pieces of your heart you tuck into all of your projects -- both large and small.

Who woundn't want to receive one of these little cuties?

The Challenge Countdown Clock Continues Canarys!  You have until midnight (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, June 30th to post your-- All that Bling projects here in the challenge forum.

HURRY -- join the talented, creative crafter's here for your chance to WIN!   Can't wait to see what you create!

InkaCatherine

Great projects everyone!  This was such a fun challenge.  Can't wait to see what the next one will be. 

Birthday Bling

  I used pre-arranged rhinestone stickers to give the simple card a little 'bling'--Simply done, but the friend I gave the card to loved it!

check out Skykas Scrap at www.skykas1.blogspot.com for pictures of my Scrapbook projects.

Great Card, Sky.  I like how you used different bling flowers.

That's a great card.  You did a wonderful job on it.  Love it!