Challenge 240 - 2nd of January - Anything Goes

Good morning and a Very Happy 2014 to you!

Are you all ready for a new year full of new challenges from us? With lots of fabulous sponsors and prizes to match, of course!

We hope you have all had a fabulous Christmas with lots of lovely (crafty perhaps) presents.

So, now it is time for our first challenge in 2014. Where has the time gone? As we are all still quite tired and exhausted from all the celebrations, we have an easy challenge to ease back into things again.

This week our challenge is:

Anything Goes

So, anything that fits in with this subject, qualifies for entering into this challenge. Don't forget, there is a maximum of 5 entries per person and it needs to be new work (so created and posted after this challenge has started).

Here are the fabulous sponsors in the starting blocks for this year:

Sponsor 1: Inky Impressions

Prize 1: $10 certifcate for Inky Impressions

Sponsor 2: Bugaboo Stamps

Prize 2: 7 free digis from Bugaboo Stamps

Sponsor 3: Sassy Studio Designs

Prize 3: 4 images from Sassy Studio Designs

Sponsor 4: DRS Designs

New sponsor for 2014. Welcome on board!

Prize is a store voucher for DRS Designs

Except for some fabulous new sponsors (as well as some comfortable old ones) we also have some new DT members starting this year. We are glad that they feel able to join us. You will see them appearing over the next month or so and I'm sure you will make them feel very welcome as well.

So, now to the fabulous examples our DT ladies have prepared for you.

Abby (13) - junior DT NEW

she will be joining us from next week 

Aunty Sue

(using 'Candy Cane Elf' by Sassy Studio Designs)

Carol

(using an image from Bugaboo Stamps) 

Deborah NEW

she will be joining us from the 6th of February 

Helen NEW

she will be joining us from next week 

Jeanette
(using 'AKV Our Wedding' by Bugaboo Stamps)

Jo 

(using 'Cowboy Snowman' by DRS Designs)

(using 'Cowboy Snowman' by DRS Designs)

(using 'Sleigh Rides' by DRS Designs for the inside of the card)

(using 'Don't Open till Christmas' and 'Under the Christmas Tree Background' 

by Sassy Studio Designs)

(using 'Don't Open till Christmas' and 'Under the Christmas Tree Background' 

by Sassy Studio Designs)

(using 'Kimmy's Letter' and 'Merry Little Christmas' 

by Inky Impressions) 

(using 'Kimmy's Letter' and 'Merry Little Christmas' 

by Inky Impressions)

(using 'Winter Penguin Trio' by Bugaboo Stamps) 

(using 'Winter Penguin Trio' by Bugaboo Stamps) 

All cards using my own papers

Liam - junior DT

(using an image by Bugaboo Stamps)

Linda NEW

she will be joining us from next week 

Marlene NEW

she will be joining us from the 23rd of January

Monica NEW

Owen - junior DT

(using an image from Bugaboo Stamps)

Saskia

(using an image from Inky Impressions) 

Sharon

(using an image by Bugaboo Stamps)

Silvi aka Basslady NEW

she will be joining us from the 6th of February

Sujin aka Bastelarena NEW

(using an image from Inky Impressions) 

So, now it's up to you again, we would love to come and visit your creations again. If you are 15 or younger, please include your age again in your name, collect a special badge here and contact us for a little prize from Jo (2 digistamps or a paperpack).

Don't forget to contact us to claim your prize if you have won one of our challenges or to collect your badge if you made our Top 3 here! We only will respond to people who get in touch with us and will not go looking for you! (Sorry, a bit too busy to do that). If prizes have not been claimed within 2 weeks of the winners being announced, you will forfeit your chance for the prize advertised.

Have fun with our challenge and good luck!

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Jo and the CRAFT Team.

Winners post for chall 239

Hi there Carol here, I do hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas....

Best wishes for the NEW YEAR to come.

ok here is the winners from our recent New beginnings challenge.

First winner out is ..... 11 Melissa Sunshine HoneyBee

Sponsor 1:  Bugaboo Stamps

The prize for winner 1 is 7 digi's from their shop.

Second winner out is .....55 Lisa Lynn

Sponsor 2:  Doodle Dragons

The prize for winner 2 is $10 download from their site.

Third winner out is .....51 Scatty Jan

Sponsor 3: Sassy Studio Designs

The prize for winner 3 is 4 images of choice from their shop.

Fourth winner out is .....50 Mimi

Sponsor 4: Flonz 

See their badges below, here is a little blurp:

They make and sell rubber and clear stamps at their online store, ebay and etsy.

Now for the great news! 

Prize for winner 4 is a $20 voucher for their store. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL

PLEASE CONTACT  US AT

craftchallenge@yahoo.co.uk

and collect your 

blinkie from  here.

now onto our Top 3, 

These have been chosen by JO and this week there is prizes again

from our very own Jo

Sponsor for Top 3: Trimgym's Digistamps and Images 

The prize for the Top 3 is as follows:

1^st One paper pack OR one Box card kit of choice OR 3 digistamps of choice

2^nd One Easel card template OR one 3D sheet OR 2 digistamps of choice

3^rd 1 digistamp of choice

1. Lady E

2. Donna

3. Lucy

CONGRATULATIONS
these look fantastic.........

Please  collect your 

blinkie from  here.

and e-mail us at 

craftchallenge@yahoo.co.uk 

Remember our new challenge starts tomorrow

Have a safe and fabulous NEW YEAR!!

x Carol and the team x

Happy New Year from the CRAFT Team!

Third round of introductions, Deborah, Marlene and Linda.

Further introductions are in order. Also a new member of our team, it is now time to introduce

Deborah

Deborah will be joining us from the 6th of February.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

Hello My name is Deborah, and I'm thrilled to join the team. This is my first design team I have joined although I am to start another shortly. I started my crafting journey around March last year. Although I would draw and paint as a child. I enjoy all forms of art and crafting including art journalling, card making altered art and painting on canvas. I also love to play with all mediums. I think my style is electric at present as my journey takes me to all forms of art, and just when I think I've discovered all there, is I find something else. 

Marlene

Marlene will be joining us soon.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

My name is Marlene I live in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, I am originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, we came up here 25 years ago, we love it here, a great place to bring Children up. I love making cards and my Grandson who is 12 did think about applying for the junior DT, but wasn't sure if he could commit himself to making cards for the Challenges, maybe next time, when he is here with us, we work together, he makes his own with no help from me. I started making cards in 2011, and since then I have become addicted to them.
Yesterday (26.12) it was my Birthday, so I had a lovely relaxing day and I got some Crafting goodies, so can't wait to use them. I am really looking forward to working with you all. 

Hug, Marlene 

Linda

Linda will be joining us from the 9th of January.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

I have been a card maker for many years (approx 13 yrs ). I am lucky to sell my cards in a local shop and also run a card making group once a week, where 15 plus ladies attend. I am a DT member on the glitter n sparkle challenge.

I am also a carer for my mum x

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and looking forward to the new year celebrations 

Our second round of introductions: Monica and Sujin.

Time for our second round of introductions.

Monica

Monica is hoping to join us from the 2nd of January.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

Hi everybody!

I'm Monica, one of the new members. I'm thrilled to be part of this team and I hope to do a good job!

I hope to have a bit more time once these holidays (plus my daughter's and my mom's birthday parties) are over... I look forward to January 07 when school opens its doors again!

In the meantime, I wish you all the best for a wonderful 2014 and I'll try to have a card ready for the very first challenge of the new year!

Hugs, Monica.

Sujin aka Bastelarena 

Sujin is hoping to join us from the 2nd of January.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

I hope you all had wonderful Christmas! 

I also want to introduce myself to the whole team.

I am Sujin (one of the newbies) and am totally thrilled and honored to be on the team.

I live in Germany and I always loved to craft like modelling little figures using Fimo, baking, cross stitching…

I started card-making about three years ago when I bought my first stamp ever 

I really look forward to getting to know you and to work with you 

I hope you enjoy the rest of 2013 and wish you a happy new year and I will try to have a card for the very first challenge of 2014!

Welcome on board ladies, we are glad to have you on board.

Jo and the CRAFT Team.

Our Star of December is announced!

Hello everyone,

It is time to announce our last Star of the Month this year, our Star of December. Are you all getting ready for the new year?

And here is our sponsor this month:

Sponsor: Pattie's Creations

The prize for the Star of December is 3 of Pattie's images of choice.

And our Star this month with this lovely creation

is ......

maya

Congratulations maya, please contact us to claim your prize and to let us know whether you would like to join us as GDT for a month.

Here is your badge for your blog:

Jo and the CRAFT Team.

First introductions, Abby, Silvi and Helen.

Morning all,

Here are our first introductions.

Abby (13) - junior DT

Abby will be joining us as one of our junior DT members, which means she will do a project whenever she has time in her busy school schedule and inspiration to make something. 

Here is what she has to say about herself:

My name is Abby.  I am 13 years old and have been crafting with my mom ever since I was little.  I love to make cards and alter items.  Besides crafting I love to read, do things with my friends and spend time with my family.

Silvi aka Basslady 

Silvi will be joining us from the 6th of February every 2 weeks as she has a rather busy schedule.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

I’d love to give you a quick introduction of myself...

My name is Silvi, I am 42 years old and live in Germany (Bavaria).

The name of my blog „Basslady Creations“ is a mixture of my two beloved hobbies: creating and bass-playing... 

My creative „first love“ is the napkin-technique, which I very often use
for canvas, tea-lights, plates, bottles and many things more...

I have been a stamper since about 5 years....

My card-style is more clean and simple, than full of embellishments...
I love to be focused on a few things...maybe that is typically bass-player-like...
who needs six strings, if you can create a cool sound with four strings...? *LOL*

I am so honoured, excited and absolutely happy to be invited by you to work with you lovely ladies!

Congratulations to the other lovely new members of the DT, too!

Hugs and kisses from Germany,

Silvi

Helen 

Helen will be joining us from the 9th of January.

Here is what she has to say about herself:

My name is Helen and I've been a card maker for many years.  I particularly love stamping and Promarkers and my style is mostly clean and simple.  I work for my local Abbeyfield Society as an activities coordinator and also teach card making workshops for Little Claire at weekends.  As well as Little Claire, I'm also lucky enough to design for Pink Gem, Nutcrafters, Crafts-Too and Card Creations Plus and I'm part of the team for several challenge blogs. 

I am sure these ladies will be a wonderful addition to our team. Welcome on board ladies!

Jo and the CRAFT Team

Introducing some of our new DT members.

Introducing our full team so far (new and old, we are still awaiting a few replies, so if you did apply to become part of our DT, please check your e-mail!):

Our DT team so far:

Abby (13) - junior DT NEW

Aunty Sue

Carol Croft

Deborah NEW

Elisa

Helen NEW

Jeanette

Jo 

Liam Sanderson (5) - junior DT

Linda NEW

Marlene NEW

Monica NEW

Owen Sanderson (4) - junior DT

Saskia Pullen

Sharon Sanderson

Silvi aka Basslady NEW

Sujin aka Bastelarena NEW

Sylvia

Tigerlover - (15) junior DT

We will be introducing one of our new members every day. Keep a look out for them.

Jo and the CRAFT Team.