CHALLENGE #53 - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

Firstly, a big thank you to all those  who took part in our Stamp It challenge, it was wonderful to see all your fabulous creations.  The winner of the  Marion Emberson Birthday Kisses Stamp Set is SallyB. Congratulations!  Please email Mandy and we will pop it in the post to you.

Our next challenge is just what it says in the title...Anything but a Card !  And here are the gorgeous projects from the design team...

Diane

Vicky

Eileen

Mandy

Marlou

Don't forget you can find out more information about each project by clicking on the name above each one.

For this challenge one lucky person will be chosen to receive these lovely pearls and pom poms.

Just link your anything but a card  projects to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 18th September UK time.

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CHALLENGE #52 - STAMP IT

Thank you to those of you who took part in our Make it Pretty challenge, it was wonderful to see all your pretty creations.  The winner of the Pink Paislee Indigo Bleu and Basically Bare embellishments is Emma. Congratulations!  Please email Mandy and we will pop them in the post to you.

For our next challenge we'd like you to use a stamp on your project whether it be inked or digi.  The design team came up with these fabulous creations to inspire you.  Click on the names above each one to find out more about our projects.

Marlou

Diane

Vicky

Eileen

Mandy

For this challenge one lucky person will be in with the chance of winning this gorgeous Marion Emberson Birthday Kisses Stamp Set.

Just link your stamp it creations to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 4th September UK time. 

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CHALLENGE #51 - MAKE IT PRETTY

Firstly, a big thank you to all who took part in our Scrap Buster challenge, it was wonderful to see you using up those precious little pieces of card and papers.  The winner of the me & my BIG ideas soft spoken embellishments is Karen.  Congratulations, please email Mandy your details and we will pop them in the post to you.

For our next challenge we'd like you to 'Make it Pretty', so basically adding anything to your card or project that makes it look pretty!

Feast your eyes on these sights of prettiness from the design team...

Eileen

Mandy

Marlou

Diane

Vicky

For this challenge one person will be lucky enough to win these Pink Paislee Indigo Bleu and Basically Bare embellishments.

Just link your Make it Pretty creations to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 21st August UK time. 

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Vicky has another great idea for using up scraps...

Check out her tutorial for these gorgeous owl bookmarks here.


You have another few days until our scrap buster challenge finishes.  Scroll down or click here for all the details.

More wonderful creations from the design team...

Vicky made this gorgeous pinwheel card, a first for her.  I think you'll agree it turned out fab !

Marlou created this wonderful felt owl.  A definite cutie !

Diane used the sizzix elegant bouquet embossing folder to make this stunning sympathy card.

Mandy has been playing with printing watermarks onto card stock, the subtle tones look lovely.

Eileen used chipboard flower embellishments along with a computer generated sentiment for her beautiful CAS card.

Please scroll down or click here to take part in our latest Scrap Buster challenge.

CHALLENGE #50 - SCRAP BUSTER

Thank you to those of you who took part in our Decoupage challenge, such stunning creations!  The winner of the sweet bundle of ribbons, buttons, pins etc is Pauline, congratulations!  Please email Mandy your address and we will pop them in the post to you.

Are you the type of crafter that just can't throw out those tiny pieces of scrap cardstock or papers, knowing that they may just come in useful ? Well, now's your chance to use them!  Our latest challenge is Scrap Buster!

Here's how the design team used some of their off cuts...

Vicky

Eileen

Mandy

Diane

For this challenge one lucky person will be in with the chance of winning these me & my BIG ideas soft spoken embellishments.

Just link your scrap buster creations to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 7th August UK time. 

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CHALLENGE #49 - DECOUPAGE

Thank you to those of you who took part in our Recipe challenge, your projects are lovely!  The winner of the Collection Elements Tile Print papers, mini envelopes, twine and lace is Annie, congratulations!  Please email Mandy your address and we will pop them in the post to you.

Decoupage is the theme for our next challenge, and as you can see below the design team have some wonderful projects to inspire you.  You can find out more about our projects by clicking on the names above each one.

Diane

Eileen

Mandy

Vicky

For this challenge one lucky person will be in with the chance of winning this very sweet bundle of goodies which includes some gorgeous pleated satin ribbons and flat back resin flowers.

Just link your decoupage creations to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 24th July UK time. 

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CHALLENGE #48 - A RECIPE

A huge response to our Anything Goes challenge, a big thank you to all who entered.  Your projects are fabulous!  The winner of our little bundle of goodies is TC, congratulations!  Please email Mandy your address and we will pop them in the post to you.

Our next challenge is  A Recipe...as part of your project we'd also like you to add the following three ingredients:-

                                           a button 
                                           a piece of fabric or similar
                                           a stamped sentiment

Once again the design team have created some wonderful projects to inspire you with.

Marlou

Diane

Vicky

Eileen

Mandy

To find out more about our projects click on the name above each one.

For this challenge one lucky person will be in with the chance of winning this gorgeous pack of Collection Elements Tile Print papers together with some mini envelopes, twine and lace.

Just link your projects to us using Mr Linky below or email a photo to Mandy or Eileen and we will pop them on here.  This challenge will close 11pm Tuesday 10th July UK time. 

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More wonderful creations from the design team...

Marlou stitched Bonny Bunny using felt and buttons, I'm sure you'll agree, this is one very cute bunny !

Vicky has wonderful ideas and this Jumbo Peg Recipe Holder is one of her latest.  What a perfect way to use all those small recipe cuttings from magazines!

 Eileen has been playing with Photoshop to colour digital images.  What a great result !

 Mandy has also had fun altering a Jumbo Peg. Making this pretty gift sentiment holder.  

Diane has made this very cute Engagement Card using Spellbinder Heart Border dies and an image from the Forever Friends Triple Disc CD-Rom set.  

Please scroll down or click here to take part in our latest Anything Goes challenge.