It's Christmas ...

...or very nearly.  Some of you may know that we traditionally take a break from our challenges at this time of year and celebrate our Anniversary.  This year we are three years old and it's nice to see that there are still a number of original Design Team members still here.  We must eb doing something right, eh?

I'd like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our followers, challenge participants and sponsors.  Without either element our efforts would be futile.  And speaking of effort, I'm hugely thankful for the efforts of all members of the design team.  They truly work as a team supporting each other in difficult times, welcoming new members and making sure I keep on my toes.  Thanks guys.

So what do we have planned?  Well, each day (from now until 14th Dec) a different team member will post a quick and easy Christmas Card or Project.  You'll need to check here to see who's turn it is.  Each day has a different sponsor and a prize up for grabs.  Visit the correct blog, leave a comment and check back in a couple of days to see if you're a winner.  Easy peasy.

Today's prize is sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads and if you pop over to Patricia's blog you'll see a fab card and prize.

I have been drawing since a child and studied graphics at College many years ago, I now work as a Medical photographer part time but my love was always drawing. I started cardmaking about 4yrs ago when I bought my daughter a cardmaking kit which we did together, but I’m afraid I got the bug! My daughter preferred scrapbooking. I then started looking online at other blogs and this then became my passion and I loved sharing my cards with likeminded people.

I love stamping and loved finding images, but sometimes I could not find what I wanted so I started to draw myself.

This then has become my second addiction and I have never looked back, I love thinking of new images, and its just fabulous to see others take them and make them into beautiful works of art. Long may it continue!

So pop over to Pat's blog right now and leave her some Christmas Cheer, remember you have to be in it to win it!

Challenge 19 Top 3 & a round up of winners

So as promised, I'm back with the top 3 and winners.  Thank you so much for your patience, hopefully, I'll keep on top of things going forward.

So, for starters, the Top 3 for challenge 19 as chosen by the Design Team are:

#21 - Tracy Macdonald

#30 - Sarah T

#41 - Karin

Well done, girls, please grab the top 3 badge from our sidebar and add it to your own.

Now for some prize winners!  All winners are chosen using random.org

Challenge 11
The prize is 4 digi images from Meljens Designs and the winner is #48 Vickie ODell.  Please email Dee Morris on sprytebyrd@gmail.com with your choice of images.

Challenge 12
The prize is a 6 pack of Flexmarkers from Letraset and the winner is #133 Elizabeth H.  Please email me on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk with your details so that I can get your prize to you.

Challenge 13
The prize is a $5 gift voucher for Digital Delights and the winner is #35 Carol.  Please email me on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk and I'll pass your details onto the sponsor.

Challenge 14
The prize is a $10 gift voucher for Di's Digi Downloads and the winner is #109 Birgit.  Please email me on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk and I will pass you onto the sponsor to sort out your prize.

Challenge 15
The prize is £10 gift voucher from One Stop Card Craft and the winner is #50 Janice. Please email me on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk and I will pass you onto the sponsor to sort out your prize.

Challenge 19
The prize is 3 digistamps from The Stamping Boutique and the winner is #9 Sandra T.  Please email me on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk with your choice of images.

So there you have it, all up to date.  Don't forget there's a great new challenge going on right now so please take a look and have a go.