Thursday 29 March 2012

Challenge 210 - Happy Easter!

Wow, so many of you joining us this week. With such large numbers of participants the DT have struggled to comment on all cards. Over the next couple of weeks the DT will be a little light as family issues are keeping them away. During this time it may not be possible to comment on all cards...espcially if you have comment verification switched on. Can I suggest you switch it off and instead go to comment moderation instead.

So now let's find out who are the lucky winners of the prizes from Simon Says Stamp.
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The winner of the fantastic prize kindly donated by
Simon Says Stamp is Tracy Payne
Tracy, please email Deb with your details...
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Challenge 210 Happy Easter!

This week with Easter coming up next week, we would like to see you Easter inspired cards and projects. The cards/projects do not need to be religious in nature, maybe they can be inspired by the colours.
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We are also pleased to welcome our sponsor...


Here is what Jodie had to say...

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing!  From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects.  Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week! 
 If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug
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This weeks amazing prize is...
As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org
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I am happy to say that a couple of the Bugaboo Stamps DT decided that they wanted to get in on our challenge...
 Melissa
 Yvonne (Scrappy)

Our guest designer for March is Kerys
  So now let's take a look at the amazingly talented Design Team's cards, as always their work is stunning. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!  
Caz
 Deb
 
Julie
 Kathrin
 Annie

To be in with a chance of winning the prize this week you will need to upload your card using inlinkz.com by 8pm GMT on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

I also want to remind everyone that to be eligible for the prize you must follow the theme with a NEW card or project and link back to this blog. Any cards made and posted on your blog before the date of this weeks challenge will not be eligible to win our prize this week.

Thursday 22 March 2012

Challenge 209 - Anything Goes!

A huge Thank You from all of us for joining in with our 4th Birthday celebrations, it was so great to have you all join in with us.

So now let's find out who are the lucky winners of the prizes from Whimsy Stamps.

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The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by
Whimsy Stamps
are
Susie Li wins the FIVE digi stamps
Here is Susie's project
 Margo S wins the TWO Shape EZ Templates
 Here is Margo's project
Susie & Margo, please email Deb your details...
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Challenge 209 - Anything Goes!

Title says it all....make ANYTHING YOU LIKE!

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We are also pleased to welcome our sponsor...


Here is what Heidi had to say...

With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting supplies in the world!  Stocking brands like Magnolia, Whiff of Joy, Sarah Kay, House Mouse, Hero Arts, Penny Black, Spellbinders, Martha Stewart and so many more - we want to be your one stop shop! Simon Says Stamp also prides itself in offering every product Tim Holtz makes or designs.

The prize up for grabs this week is... 

A $25 Credit Voucher
(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order at Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply ).

As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org
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Our guest designer for March is Kerys
 So now let's take a look at the amazingly talented Design Team's cards, as always their work is stunning. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!
Annie
 Caz
 Deb
 Fiona
 Julie
 Kathrin
 Lynn
 Mindy
 Shary
To be in with a chance of winning the prize this week you will need to upload your card using inlinkz.com by 8pm GMT on Wednesday 28th March 2012.

I also want to remind everyone that to be eligible for the prize you must follow the theme with a NEW card or project and link back to this blog. Any cards made and posted on your blog before the date of this weeks challenge will not be eligible to win our prize this week.

Thursday 15 March 2012

Challenge 208 ~ Happy 4th Birthday CCT!

Wow! Our birthday came so fast!
We are now 4 years old.  It seems like no time at all when we first started out on our venture!
We are all so happy to still be going 4 years later and with quite a few members of the original team too!
Huge thanks to all of you who play along with us, we couldn't do it without you!
Also, huge thanks to our sponsors and I would personally like to thank our fabulous design team for all their hard work!
Gosh, isn't it like the Oscars?  Wait til I get the gold envelope out....and the winner is.....
Number 45 ~ Francesca!
here is Francesca's super cute card 

Congratulations Francesca, you have won a stamp of your choosing from Whiff of Joy.  Please email Deb to claim your prize.
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Challenge 208 ~ Happy Birthday
This week to celebrate our 4th birthday we would like to see
Birthday cards or Celebration cards and creations.
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This week we welcome one of our regular monthly sponsors.

Whimsy Stamps is a family owned business and online store located in the United States.  We carry a line of whimsical and fun rubber stamps made from deeply etched red rubber and mounted on EZ mount foam.
We also have a digital stamp collection with new releases on the 1st of each month.  
We've recently added an online gallery for our DT and registered users where you can find lots of samples using our stamps.
We also have an inspiration blog with daily postings and product information and our featured stamper Saturdays.  
Whimsy stamps are offering 5 free digital stamps of the winner's choosing.
To celebrate our 4th birthday
Whimsy stamps and Shape EZ by TLC at Whimsy are offering a second prize to a second winner!
The lucky winner will win 2 Shape EZ templates of their choosing.
Here is a little bit about Shape EZ by TLC at Whimsy.
Shape EZ templates enable you to create unique projects for every day use or use the templates to create special one of a kind projects.
These templates and cut files make your projects quick and 'EZ' depending on your choice of embellishments.
These templates come with options, empowering you to choose to include extras such as windows, pockets or even inserts of designer paper that will perfectly fit inside the base form.
Shape EZ is an exclusive product you can use over and over again from TLC with Whimsy - an affordable way to create your way.

As always the winners will be chosen using random.org.
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Our guest designer for March is Kerys
Here Kerys has used one of the Shape EZ templates - the take out box, she has made a gorgeous gift set!
Here are more amazing creations from our fabulous design team

Caz
 Deb - using Shape EZ dress
Julie - using Shape EZ magnolia

 Lynn - using Shape EZ gift pouch
To be in with a chance of winning the prizes this week you must have your entries linked up by 8pm (GMT) on Wednesday 21st March.  


Thursday 8 March 2012

Challenge 207 - Sketch Time!

Wow, another mega week this time with over 300 participants. Hard not to be inspired by our theme with Spring just around the corner...

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 The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by
 Here is Vannessa's card

Congratulations Vannessa, please email Deb with your details!

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Challenge 207 - Sketch Time!

Time for our first sketch of 2012...

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We welcome our fabulous regular monthly sponsor
Here is what Katharina had to say....

Whiff of Joy, known for it's high quality, cute and whimsical rubber stamps, supporting your creative tooth for 3 years.
During this time, our product variety has grown. Metal dies, paperflowers, ribbon paper...Whiff of Joy became a one stop shopping boutique. Not to mention the great customer service and fair prices.
Have a look at our range - there is something for everyone.

Katharina is offering a Whiff of Joy stamp to the winner.
as always the winner will be chosen using Random.org

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Our guest designer for March is Kerys,
here is Kerys' fabulous card!
So now let's take a look at the amazingly talented Design Team's cards, as always their work is amazing. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!
Annie
 Caz
 Deb
To be in with a chance of winning the prize this week you will need to upload your card using inlinkz.com by 8pm GMT on Wednesday 14th March 2012.

I also want to remind everyone that to eligible for the prize you must follow the theme with a NEW card or project and link back to this blog. Any cards made and posted on your blog before the date of this weeks challenge will not be eligible to win our prize this week.