August challenge

Morning to you all, this is a scheduled post as I am on my hols, so fingers crossed it pops up when it should.

Before I tell you about our new challenge I would like to introduce Sam to our team. Sam is a keen Penny Black stamper and has featured as our GDT previously so we thought she would be the prefect person to join the team on a permanent basis as we have been a member down for a few months now. I hope you will join me in giving her a very warm welcome.

So now for this months theme which this month is.................

******In the Garden******

As always you can create anything you wish so long as you follow the theme and the focal element of your card must be a stamped image........any make of stamps is OK........or a Penny Black Stickeroo. Just remember we do not permit the use of digi images and any entries using them will not be eligible for the prizes on offer.  You can enter up to three different cards or projects into each monthly challenge and can combine these with other challenges.

So now for some awesome prizes from our fabulous sponsors.................

Penny Black are again offering three lovely stamps for three lucky winners. Their  web  site has a good search engine to look for any stamps you are after and their club lets you sign up for free so you are amongst the first to know when they release new products.

Next we welcome back Classy Crafts an on line store offering a huge range of products, latest arrivals include Spellbinders dies and Nellie Snedden stamps and don't forget that all new customers can get a 10% discount off their first order - use the code "first order" (no quotes) in the discount coupon box during the checkout process to claim your discount. (Offer excludes the Silhouette Cameo, and quotes for special orders).They are offering one winner a £10 voucher for an on line shop at their store. 

CraftsULove are back with us this month............who are expecting deliveries of the new 'Creatable, Craftable and Creatables' dies this month and taking advance orders so you can get your as soon as deliveries arrive. The are also stocking the lovely new Poppy Stamp dies as well as 97 new Memory Box dies, so do pop on over to their store and take a look at their huge selection. Their prize is a £15 vouncher to spend at their store.

Next Crafty Ribbons a ribbon emporium, who are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ?  Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft.  Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all!  Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog.  Go on, have a look... It's worth it !

As usual we have two Guest Designers to join us and this month, we are so pleased to welcome first Kay and here is the lovely garden inspired card she has created for us...................

And also we have as a Guest Designer, my team mate Tracy from our sister challenge Allsorts with this super creation......................

Brenda

Using PB 3381K Aspire, 3937H Birds on Wire, 3948K Fireworks and 4263F Garden of Life

Ellie

using PB stamp "Chitchat"  No: 3703K

Linda
Using PB break for cake 4083K and and the sentiment from PB in the garden 30-044

Lynn
Using a Penny Black stickeroo and sentiment from PB wishes set 30-103

Mervi
using Penny Black's "nature's day" 4157K, background: "delicate pattern" 40-047

Sam

Using Penny Black Stamp 'Yearning' 4058J and Sentiment 'Betsy Bluebell Transparent Set' 30-053

Shirley
Using Penny Black stamp Mimi and friend no 4085J

Susan
Penny Black Poppy Fields 3199J

Tracy

Made using Transparent 30-034 Teddy & Company

Good luck everyone and we look forward to visiting all your entries.

July winners

Just a little message to you all to say I have not forgotten about this months winners, but as I am on holiday at present as are some other members of the DT,  the winners post will be published as soon as possible after my return on 12th August.

Meanwhile our August challenge has been scheduled for Sunday 4th so do pop back here to check out the theme and prizes on offer.

Mid month inspiration

Morning to you all, just popping in to share some mid month inspiration with you following this months popular theme of 'Dies and Punches', so if you have not already joined in or would like to do so again there is still plenty of time to be in with a chance of winning one of the great prizes.

Brenda
Using Penny Black 4237K Awakening

Lynn

Using PB =1656K A Stitch in Time

Mervi
using Penny Black's "furry embrace" 2288K

Shirley
Using Penny Black "Betsy Bluebell"clear set no 30-053 and Butterfly by Flonz

Thanks for taking a look and good luck to you all with your entries.

July challenge

It's the first Sunday of July which means it's time for a new challenge and this month we are inviting you to use your............

******Dies and Punches******

You can create anything you wish so long as the focal element of your work is a hand stamped image or Penny Black stickeroo and you can use any make of stamp. Please just remember no digi images and any entries using them will be discounted from the prize draws.

We are so pleased to welcome another new sponsor this month Whiff of Joy who are offering one lucky winner their choice of rubbers stamps from their store.

"Whiff of Joy is a family run business. Our intention is to bring you high quality, unique craft products, which takes your crafting experience to a new joyful level. Our range of products include whimsical rubber stamps, fresh digi stamps, innovative Die-lights, fresh charms, ribbons, paper and more. Give us a try!"

Penny Black are as usual offering three prizes from their wonderful range of stamps. I  am  sure  lots of  you already subscribe to their newsletter so know they are amongst the first  to hear about new  releases  and product news, but for those of you who may be new you can sign up to their club for free by clicking here.

Flonz Craft another of our regular sponsors offer a fabulous range of quality Vintage inspired images at extremely good prices. They are offering one lucky winner  a $20 spend  at  their store as well as a 12% discount to entrants of our challenge - just add "Penny Black and More entrant" in the comment section when placing your order

Again we have two  Guest Designers, the first is my team mate Wendy from our sister challenge Allsorts with this super creation......................

And we also welcome Jane who was the lucky person selected by the DT from last months entries. Here is the pretty card she has created for us...............

Brenda
Using PB 2695J Dance, Sing, Love

Ellie

using Pb set Holly-Jolly 

Linda
Using PB wonderful 30-029

Lynn

Using Poppy Poem PB4036K and border stamp and sentiment stamp from Flonz

Mervi
using Penny Black "field of poppies" 4308K

Shirley
Using Penny Black 2880K Join-in, Flonz damask floral curves

Susan

Using \Penny Black Hobble & Cuddle 2896H & Flonz Butterfly stamp

Tracy

Made using Transparent Tiny Wishes 30-026

Have fun with the theme everyone and myself and the DT will be round to visit your entries.

June winners

Morning to you all, time to announce the winners of our June challenge which really was a popular one so  a  big thank you for all your fabulous entries.

So I will get right to it and here are the name Mr Random Org., picked out for us............................................

Stamps from Penny Black:

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San

Hermine

Sue

Voucher from Stamp Addicts:

Gemma

And the voucher from All that Scraps:

Kanan

The prize from Crimson Cloud:

Little K Smith

Congratulations to you all, please mail me with your full names and postal addys so I can get your prizes arranged. And prizes unclaimed by 12th July will be re-drawn and the winners notified direct.

And last but by no means least the entrants selected from June entries who we would like to invite to be out Guest Desingners..........August and September as I will be a little late announcing July winners due to holidays and felt it would be unfair to expect anyone to create their work that quickly.

Kay, we do hope you will join us in August

and Isha, we would like to invite you to join us in September

Please both mail me so I can tell you about the themes.

I will be back on Sunday with a new theme and of course lots more fabby prizes.

More CAS

Time for a little mid month inspiration from the DT and a reminder about this months theme which is CAS - Clean and Simple...........we always assume everyone knows what we are talking about but when I received a mail the other day asking for an explanation, I realised new people are starting out into crafting ever day so sometimes it's good to clarify.

I always leave it totally open as to which of the girls does a mid month piece and they tend to take it in turns, but as you will see every one of them has created a card this time round so I am thinking they are all getting a liking for CAS......thank you girls, you are all gems.

Brenda
Usind PB 30-116 Social Butterfly

Ellie

Linda
Using a bear of all trades 30-108

Lynn
Using PB 40-116 London, PB 30-093-Love London PB 30-115 Lace Delight

Mervi
using Penny Black "fishing" 3827J

Shirley
Using "for Goodness sake" stamp No 40-021

Susan
Using Penny Black Hobble & Cuddle 2896H

Tracy

Made using Tiny Wishes Transparent set 30-026

Thanks for taking a look and if you have not already joined in this month then I really hope you will, or of course join in for again, you can do so three times so your chances of winning one of the super prizes increases each time.