Challenge 15 - Christmas In July

Wow, time sure is flying fast!  It's time for the traditional 'Christmas in July' challenge which is being sponsored by Meljens Designs.  The prize is 4 images of your choice so pop over and start thinking about what you'd like if you win:

Meljen's Designs (http://meljensdesigns.com) is a digital stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical, fun digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and it is steadily growing. The new store offers instant downloads, organized categories, and a search feature. We have new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Mondays and a monthly Guest Designer at the Meljen's Designs Blog (http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/). Please visit the store to find more of Melissa's wonderful images!

The DT were lucky enough to get images to use and boy did they do a great job!

Shirley

Michelle

Pat K
(using Dog Angel) 

Kate

(Penguins Little Letter)

ALAN

Patricia

CAZ

Anne

I hope we've got you in a festive mood, now for some rules:

1. Your card must be for a Man/Boy
2. Your card must be new for this challenge and follow the theme set.
3. Your post must mention Cards for Men and include a link back to this post.
4. You can combine this challenge with other challenges up to a maximum of 10

The challenge will run from now until midnight BST (British Summer Time) on 4 August 2013.  Leave a link to your post (not just your blog) in the list below.  If it's not there for some reason, leave a comment and I'll add you in before the draw.

Challenge 14 - BINGO!

So we have something different this time, a bingo board designed by our very own Patricia.  I'm sure you know the rules, pick a line and use the elements to make your card.

Die cut Or punch	sentiment	Multifolds
Metal Or charm	Stamped image Or digital images	Tag Or ticket
Dry embossing	Paper piercing	Twine Or Scrappers floss

We are sponsored by Stampin Up (courtesy of Carole at http://heartfullyyours.blogspot.co.uk) and she is going to let you choose your own prize from a selection of goodies.  I'm a big fan of Stampin Up myself and would recommend you have a look if you haven't seen their products before.

 

 
I am an Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator in Lancashire & surrounding areas. I teach large and small scrapbooking and craft classes. I can arrange parties in your home for crafting and non-crafting friends to suit your requirements, and where everyone is guaranteed to have a great time !  I also run a crop in the Rochdale area. Please contact me for more details at carole.bryson@gmail.com xx

The design team have been busy working with our BINGO board to help give you some ideas.  Let's take a look:

Shirley

Image - Kenny K - Paper Pieced - Sentiment (middle down line)


Kate

Middle horizontal line - Metal (sprocket/brad) - Stamped Images - Ticket (sentiment)

Caz

Middle vertical line - Sentiment , Image, Paper piercing ( corners around image )


Pat K

  (Blackout - all boxes used - see blog for easel )

 

 

Patricia

Die cuts, punches, image, sentiment, metal, and twine

Anne

Left Vertical - Die Cut, Charm, Dry Embossing (on sentiment)

Michelle

Middle Row: Metal, Digital Image, Tag

Donna

Middle Horizontal:  Charm, Stamped Image. Tag

So what do you think?  Hopefully we've given you some ideas to be going on with.  Now for the rules:

1. Your card must be for a man or a boy.
2. Your card must be new for this challenge and follow the theme set.
3. Your post must mention Cards for Men and contain a link back to this post.
4. You cna combine our challenge with other challenges up to a maximum of 10.

The challenge will run from now until midnight BST (British Summer Time) on 21st July 2013.  Leave a link to your card (not just your blog) in the link list below.  If it's not there for some reason just leave a comment and I'll add you in before the draw.  Good luck.