Challenge No. 5

Before I start this fortnight's challenge, I'd like to say how much I appreciate the support we're getting from all you guys out there.  We keep getting really positive comments and the publicity your posts are giving us is great. Thank you all so much.

For this challenge, our sponsor is 'The Stamping Boutique' and here's what Tracey (owner) had to say

"The Stamping Boutique is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week."

The images over in her shop are absolutely wonderful so please be sure to pop over and have a look around.

The challenge this time is to use the technique of Paper Piecing and for anyone who needs some pointers, the girls on the Design Team have found some tutorials on the web.  Have a look at

Tutorial 1

Tutorial 2

Tutorial 3

Please remember that these are not the work of any members of this blog and I would like to acknowledge and thank the individuals for their contribution.

The prize for this challenge is 5 digi images from The Stamping Boutique.  The challenge is open until midnight GMT on the 14th March 2010 and the rules are

1. The card must be for a man/boy.
2. You need to follow the theme/sketch that is set.

3. It must be a new card.

Leave your name and a direct link to your entry (not just to your blog) in Mr Linky below.  If Mr Linky is not there for some reason then leave the details in the comments and I'll add you in when I'm doing the draw.

Here's what our Design Team came up with to help you on your way.

Donna

Pat

Shirley

Viv

Lisa

For more information on the individual cards, click the link to their blog below each card.  Have fun with our challenge and good luck.

Challenge No.3 - Winner

I'm sorry that I never got this posted yesterday.  I had everything sorted just not the time to write the post.  I'm sure you're all dying to know who won the Decoupage Book, aren't you?

No 32 on Mr Linky was Sarah A.  Congratulations, Sarah.  Please send your details to cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk and I'll get your prize out to you as soon as possible.

Now for our top 3, which gets harder each time.  These were,

Katie Tate

Jeanet

Renata

Grab yourself a copy of our top 3 badge and place it on your blog.  

Challenge No. 4

Woohoo.  Our second challenge this month introduces the first of a host of new sponsors that we have lined up for you.  Our challenge this month is to use the colour

GREEN

so it is fairly flexible.  Any theme, any design, just make sure the predominent colour is green and you'll qualify.

Our sponsor is Hope Jacare and here's what the owner, Claire, has to say about her business...

"I'm a SAHM with three young children. I trained in Textile Design at the Glasgw School of Art and I love all things handmade, but especially papercrafts.  I love to doodle ... and my doodles are available to purchase as digital images through Shop Handmade."

I just love Claire's work and hope you do too.  Please go over and have a look at her shop

The prize for this challenge is 3 digi images from Hope Jacare.  The challenge is open until midnight GMT on the 28th February 2010 and the rules are

1. The card must be for a man/boy.
2. You need to follow the theme/sketch that is set.

3. It must be a new card.

Leave your name and a direct link to your entry (not just to your blog) in Mr Linky below.  If Mr Linky is not there for some reason then leave the details in the comments and I'll add you in when I'm doing the draw.

So do you need some inspiration?  Our design team have been busy again and come up with some crackers.

Lisa

Viv

Donna

Shirley

Pat

For more information on the individual cards, click the link to their blog below each card.  Have fun with our challenge and good luck.

Challenge No. 3

Here we are again with another challenge for you and a small announcement - our challenges will now be set fortnightly and we have some wonderful new sponsors lined up for the next few months.  Before we get onto this challenge, our prize for January is yet to be claimed!  The winner was ~Jeri~ and if you don't claim be 14th February when this challenge finishes, I'll draw another winner.  Please email me your name and address on cardsformen@donnasden.co.uk.

This months challenge is based upon a sketch with the optional theme of 'Love/Valentine'.  You can rotate the sketch and alter proportions but it must be clearly recognisable that you have followed the sketch.

So what's stopping you all?  Aha, the rules...

1. The card must be for a man/boy.
2. You need to follow the theme/sketch that is set.
3. It must be a new card.

That's all, I don't mind if you combine challenges with other blogs or anything like that.   The challenge will close on the 14th February 2010 at midnight GMT.  The prize is  a 'No Scissors Required Die Cut Decoupage' book which contains 8 sheets of die-cut decoupage, 3 sheets of pop-out captions and 8 sheets of craft board.

The design team have been busy getting their samples together for you so let's have a look.  Hopefully, you'll be inspired...

Lisa

Pat

Donna

Shirley

Viv

  

Leave your name and a direct link to your entry (not just to your blog) in Mr Linky below.  If Mr Linky is not there for some reason then leave the details in the comments and I'll add you in when I'm doing the draw.

Challenge No. 2 - Winner

So we had 45 entries this month which I'm really pleased about.  Using Random.org the winner is

~Jeri~!!  Congratulations.  Please send your name and address to blogcandy@donnasden.co.uk and I'll get your prize out to you as soon as possible.

Now onto our top 3.  Again, the standard of entries were very high and I sought assistance from the DT members.  The top 3 for January were,

Jeri

Nicky

Sharon

Well done, ladies.  Grab the 'Top 3' badge from the sidebar and wear it with pride.

We'll be back again on Feb 1st so keep a look out for us.

Challenge No. 2 now closed

Wow we've had loads of entries this month.  I'll go through them all and get my DT members to help with picking the top three.  Will make the announcement over the weekend.

Thanks to everyone who joined in, keep spreading the word and come back for the next one on February 1st.

Challenge No. 2

So here we are with our second challenge.  Last month's challenge was a great hit and the entries we had and comments were very encouraging.  This month's theme is 'New' which can be interpreted as 'New Year', 'New Job', 'New Home', 'New Baby' to name a few.

The prize this month is Crafters Companion CD Rom - Male Occupations which is brand new and full of lots of great designs.

So here we have our Design Team examples to give you some inspiration.  I'm sure you'll agree that they are wonderful and hope that you'll take the time to have a look at their blogs were you'll find more details of how they made them.

Lisa

Patricia

Donna

Shirley

Viv

Good Luck everyone.  The challenge will run until January 14th 2010 and here are a few rules:

1. The card must be for a man/boy.
2. You need to follow the theme/sketch that is set.
3. It must be a new card.

That's all, I don't mind if you combine challenges with other blogs or anything like that.  I haven't been able to sort out a 'Mr Linky' so please just leave a comment on this post with a direct link to your entry.