Thursday 25 August 2011

Challenge 179 - Sketch Time!

Thanks to everyone for joining in with our Wedding Challenge, we hope all of you that took part enjoyed it...

The winners of the fantastic prizes kindly donated by
Simon Says Stamp is Lisa
Here is Lisa's card.

Congratulations Lisa, please email Caz with your details!

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Challenge 179 - Sketch Time!

This week we have our regular monthly sketch challenge, this time bought to you by DT member Lynn...

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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, Jean Grant, Cheryl Alger and Emilie Goulet 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

Here are a couple of gorgeous cards made by the Kraftin' Kimmie DT...
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Joining us for the month of August is our guest designer Fiona Horne
You can see more of Fiona's beautiful creations HERE


 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!
Kim



Michele

Email entry by Maria Brodell

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 31st August 2011.

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.



Thursday 18 August 2011

Challenge 178 - Weddings!

Huge thanks to those of you who joined in with our Clean & Simple challenge, it looks like you have loved the last two weeks themes

Many of us here at CCT are taking trips over the next few weeks so we would like to apologise if you don't receive a comment from us during this busy time.
Within a few weeks I am sure we will all be back to normal!
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The winner of the fantastic prize from Michelle's Scrapbooking & More is Sally.
 Here is Sally's card.

Congratulations Sally please email Caz for your prize!

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Time for this week's challenge
Challenge 178 - Weddings...
 
This week we want to see your wedding cards...any style...vintage, CAS, modern, humourous....your choice
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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 at 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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Joining us for the month of August is our guest designer Fiona Horne
You can see more of Fiona's beautiful creations here!
So now let's take a look at the super-talented Design Team's creations, as always their work is amazing. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!
Vanja
Wynneth
Claudia
Julie
 Don't forget, 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.
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 Wednesday August 24, 2011.

Thursday 11 August 2011

Challenge 177 - Clean & Simple...

Huge thanks to those of you who joined in "No Designer Paper" challenge last week, I hope you all enjoyed it.

A HUGE Thank You to Debs for covering for me for the last couple of weeks...having a new kitchen at home and it has caused some disruption to normal service...LOL

Many of us here at CCT are taking trips over the next few weeks so we would like to apologise if you don't receive a comment from us during this busy time.
Within a few weeks I am sure we will all be back to normal!
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The winner of the fantastic prize from The Stamp Shoppe is Scrappy.
Here is Scrappy's card.
Congratulations Scrappy please email Caz for your prize!

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Time for this week's challenge
Challenge 177 - Clean & Simple...
 
I know this is another challenge that fills some people with horror but really it is easier than it looks!  
We gave you a little taster last week with no papers....but this week it is all out CAS...I always think they look elegant.
 Our DT have some fabulous ideas for you too, check out the amazing stamping, use of other materials, embossing, so many ways to do this challenge!  Have fun!
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We are also pleased to welcome our sponsor...

Here is what Michelle had to say...

Michelle's Scrapbooking & More is the home of The Pixie Cottage Stamps!  In addition to our own stamps we carry many other brands of stamps.  We also carry many sought after supplies such as Copic Markers, Spellbinders, Cheery Lynn Dies.  Want to get started with Copics?  Try our Copic Club.
Are you on our mailing list?  Sign up and receive monthly coupons for up to 20% off!!


The prize up for grabs this week is...
 As always the winner will be chosen using Random.org
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Joining us for the month of August is our guest designer Fiona Horne
You can see more of Fiona's beautiful creations here!
So now let's take a look at the super-talented Design Team's cards, as always their work is amazing. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!

Vanja
 Wynneth
Don't forget, 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.
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 Wednesday August 17, 2011.

Thursday 4 August 2011

Challenge 176 ~ No Designer Paper

Huge thanks to those of you who joined in our Sketch challenge last week!  Hope you are all enjoying some lovely weather and also maybe having some vacation time.  
Many of us here at CCT are taking trips over the next few weeks so we would like to apologise if you don't receive a comment from us during this busy time.  
Within a few weeks I am sure we will all be back to normal!
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The winner of the fantastic prize from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is

True Random Number Generator  55Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Here is Sue's card.
Congratulations Sue please email Caz for your prize!

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Time for this week's challenge
Challenge 176 ~ No designer paper
I know this challenge fills some people with horror but really it is easier than it looks!  
Don't forget all those CAS cards count, white on white, single layer etc.  Our DT have some fabulous ideas for you too, check out the amazing stamping, use of other materials, embossing, so many ways to do this challenge!  Have fun!
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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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Joining us for the month of August is our guest designer
You can see more of Fiona's beautiful creations here!
So now let's take a look at the super-talented Design Team's cards, as always their work is amazing. Just click on their names to go right to their blogs!
Wynneth
Claudia
 Kathrin
Don't forget, 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.
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 Wednesday August 10, 2011.