Challenge 162 - Sketch

Thank you to everyone for joining in with "No Text" theme we hope you had fun trying something different. It was great to have so many of you joining us last week, I hope you like this weeks challenge as much.

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.

The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by

Pink Cat Studio is Claire7Q.

  Here is Claire's card.

Congratulations, please email Caz with your details!

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Challenge 162 - Sketch!

We are trying something a little different for sketch week. Instead of providing you with a new sketch we want to you either re-use one of our previous sketches, or you can use one from another challenge blog (just be sure to mention where it is from so we can check it out), or even make one of your own (but make sure you share it with us).

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We are also pleased to welcome our regular monthly sponsor...

Here is what Kimmie had to say...

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is a Canadian stamp company which just opened in October 2009! They feature images from artists Crissy Armstrong, Annie Rodrigue, Steven Leary and Jean Grant which are both whimsical and quirky! You can find these unmounted rubber stamps online at their website (http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/) or at many fine retailers all over the world!  

The prize up for grabs this week is...

TWO rubber stamps of your choice from the Kraftin' Kimmie range.

As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org

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We have been joined again this week by a member of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps DT...
Andrea

Angie

 Deborah

Kimmie

We are joined by Guest DT Kerys for the month of April, you can see her wonderful creations HERE.

Kerys

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!

Claudia

 Deb

Julie

Kim

  Kylie

Lisa

Minna

 Annie

 Caz

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 May 2011.

Challenge 161 - No Text!

Thank you to everyone for joining in with our weather inspired challenge last week. This week we look forward to welcoming our new DT members into the CCT family.

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.

The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by

Simon Says Stamp is Jenn Borjeson.

 Here is Jenn's card.

Congratulations, please email Caz with your details!

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Challenge 161 - No Text!

This week we want to see your projects that include NO text!
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We are also pleased to welcome our sponsor this week...

Here is what Melissa had to say...

Pink Cat Studio is all about offering fun and whimsical stamps to inspire your creativity. They have a huge selection of super cute digi and rubber stamps to choose from and they add more each week. Owner and artist Melissa started PCS in 2005 and over the years nothing has excited and inspired her more than to see your creations with her stamps. Melissa’s goal is to continue to delight & surprise you with her designs. Stop by the studio today and get in on the fun!

  

This weeks prize is FIVE digi stamps of the winners choice.

As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org

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We are joined by Guest DT Kerys for the month of April, you can see her wonderful creations HERE.

Kerys

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!

Caz

Christine

Deb

Julie

Kylie

Lisa

Minna

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 27th April 2011.

DT announcement

Our happy little family just got a whole lot bigger!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of 5 new teamies!

We are so lucky to have the following extremely talented ladies join us!

Kathrin

Kylie

Mindy

Minna

and 

Wynneth

Challenge 160 - Weather Inspired!

Thank you to everyone for joining in with our totally tropical challenge last week...

We saw some "hot" cards. As always it is great to see everyones interpretation.

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.

The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by

The Stamp Shoppe is Keryn.

Here is Keryn's card.

Congratulations, please email Caz with your details!

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Challenge 160 - Weather Inspired!

Whatever the weather....we want to see your cards inspired by it.

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We are also pleased to welcome our regular monthly 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! We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all USA orders over $70 and ALL International orders over $250. 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 $20 Credit Voucher

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $20 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions).

As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org

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We are joined by Guest DT Kerys for the month of April, you can see her wonderful creations HERE.

Kerys

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!

Lynn

Caz

Deb

Annie

Lisa

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 20th April 2011.

Challenge 159 - Totally Tropical!

So before we start with this weeks challenge, I wanted to wish DT member Annie a very Happy Birthday!

Annie has been a DT member since the very begining, and inspired many of us with her cards. Have a wonderful day Annie, hope you get treated like a princess.

Thank you to everyone for joining in with couples challenge last week...I hope you all enjoyed it. As always it is great to see everyones interpretation.

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.

The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by
Whimsy Stamps is Mindy Baxter.

 Here is Mindy's card.

Congratulations, please email Caz with your details!

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Challenge 159 - Totally Tropical!

This week we want to see your Totally Tropical cards, now it could be a tropical/holiday/beach character or scene, or it could be the colours....and even both!
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We are also pleased to welcome our regular monthly sponsor...

Here is what Heidi had to say...

My name is Heidi Erickson, co-owner of The Stamp Shoppe in Schofield, Wisconsin since 1997. I started drawing images for Stamp Shoppe Creations in October 2009. We started with a Penguin line of stamps, but have expanded to other cute animal stamps and sentiments as well. Our stamps are made from deeply etched rubber and are available unmounted or cling mounted

The prize up for grabs this week is...

The Stamp Shoppe will also cover the shipping costs in addition.

As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org

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 A huge thank you to our Guest DT for March, Donna. Thank you for producing gorgeous cards for us!

 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!

 Lynn

 Annie

 Caz

Christine

 Deb

 Julie

 Kim

 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 13th April 2011.

Wikio Top Craft Blogs - April 2011

I have been sent the April 2011 rankings a little early this month....so here is a Sneak Peek...yay we have moved up to number 2.

1	Papertake Weekly Challenge
2	Cute Card Thursday
3	allsorts challenge blog
4	A Spoon Full of Sugar
5	Charisma Cardz
6	Saturday Challenge
7	Stamping Ground
8	lili of the valley
9	TotallyPaperCrafts
10	Cupcake Craft Challenges
11	sketch saturday
12	Just Magnolia
13	ABC challenge
14	One Stop Craft Challenge
15	Creative Card Crew
16	Fab 'n' Funky Challenges
17	Moving Along with the Times.
18	Crafty Catz
19	Stampin' for the Weekend
20	Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Ranking made by Wikio

Thank you all for joining in with our challenges and making this blog the success it is.