Challenge 15 - Masking!

Good Morning!

I know I don't usually update the blog this early but the time I usually update it I have a meeting so I thought I'd rather do it earlier than later! lol

I hope you all enjoyed last weeks theme, there were lots of fantastic entries, we enjoyed viewing them all! Unfortunately though there can indeed be only one winner of our Guest DT Member space and that is *drumroll please* ....

TANJA

She made a simply gorgeous entry for us, I really hope she accepts the prize!

CHALLENGE 15 - MASKING!

Now onto this weeks challenge, you might not have heard of this technique before but trust me it is a LOT simpler than it looks and if you have never tried it before then this is your moment! Believe me I was so apprehensive towards this a few months ago but once I tried it I just love it.

Masking is where you combine 2 seperate stamps together to create the illusion that they are infact one.

To make it even easier for you all there is a

step - by - step Tutorial

I have created for you RIGHT HERE.

So you have no excuses now not to join! lol

If you don't I will be very unhappy :( lol

The prize we have for you this week is a gorgeous collection of Embellishments donated by our sponsor Create & Celebrate!

Now here is a look at our DT Work, even some of our team hadn't tried this technique before!

Click their names to go to their blogs.

Enjoy the Challenge this week!

Nat, Rach and the rest of the Team xxx

AUNTY SUE

Masked Tilda & the Beehive

CAROLINE

Masked Tilda and the Flowers

CHERYL

Masked Tilda and the Stone Wall

JOY

Masked Tilda & the Bench.

Paper Piecing technique has also been used.

NAT

Masked the WOJ Tree Stump & Boy

RACH

Masked the WOJ Tree Stump and Girl

XXX

Challenge 14 - Anything BUT A Card

Good Morning!

Before I start off with last weeks winner and details of this weeks challenge I have some news for you all ... a piece of bad news but also a piece of good news...

Unfortunately our DT Member Kellie has had to withdraw from the team due to too many commitments elsewhere, we are sad to see her go but have said her place will always be open.

The good news however is that we have asked Guest DT Member Aunty Sue to be a permanent part of the team! So please giver her a warm welcome :)

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Okay so on to this weeks winner of the Paper Piecing Challenge,

The winner is .....

CHRISTINE BRADBURY

Can you please email us and we will get your prize out for you asap!

CHALLENGE 14 - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

This week we would like to see you make anything BUT a card!

This means you could create a bookmark / Hangar, Decorate a box or stationary, Customize a Candle ... Anything you would like!

The prize we have for you this week is to be :-

Guest DT Member for the month of July!

Okay so here is what our fabulous DT Team came up with this week, as usual click their names to be taken to their blogs!

AUNTY SUE

She has adapted a CD case to be a Note Holder

CAROLINE

Has created a Post-It Note Holder

CHERYL

Decorated a candle

JOY

Created a Bookmark

RACH

Painted a canvas

NAT

Decorated a box to hold sweets at christmas

Enjoy the Challenge! Nat xxx

CHALLENGE 13 - PAPER PIERCING

Morning!!!

Thank you for everybody who joined in with the challenge last week!! There really were some fabulous cards!! But unfortunately there can only be one winner!!

The winner is.......
Kim Y

Well done Kim you’re the lucky winner of the crafty ribbons!! Email us on the creative inspirations email and let us know your address so we can get them sent to you

Now onto this week’s challenge......................

CHALLENGE 13 – PAPER PIERCING

This is where you include patterned paper in your stamped image.
For example if you stamped Tilda on plain cardstock you would then stamp her again on a piece of patterned paper, cut out a part (e.g. dress) and then stick her dress to the plain stamped image of her.

This week we have a great prize generously donated by Dotty About Crafts!!

Dotty about crafts is a family run internet business located in Norfolk, England. They stock a great variety of crafting products that will satisfy any beginner or skilled crafter.

So up for grabs is a clear stamp 'together', Three bugs in a rug rub-ons 'Family and Doodlebug designs chipboard butterfly.

Now here is what our Design Team came up with! Click on their names to be taken to their blogs!!

AUNTY SUE - GUEST DT FOR JUNE
Sue paper pieced Tildas dress

CAROLINE

This was Carolines first attempt of paper piercing and chose to paper piece the skirt.

CHERYL
Cheryl paper pierced the plant pot

JOY
This was also Joys first attempt at paper piercing. And paper pierced Anyas Dress, headband and socks.


KELLIE
Kellie paperpieced Tildas top.



NAT
Nat paper pieced the flower petals

RACH

I chose to paper pierce Anyas sunglasses with mirri card.

Good Luck and have fun with the challenge!!! Rach xxx

CHALLENGE 12 - 4 DIFFERENT PAPERS ON YOUR CARD!

Good Morning Everyone!

Well it truly looks like that gorgeous weather we were all having last week has gone, it's pretty grey and overcast where I am!
Thank you to those who joined in last weeks challenge, I know it might have been a little tricky so this weeks is a bit easier for you all!
The winner of the gorgeous embellishments is:-

CHRIS

Please e-mail us your address so we can get your prize sent out to you!

CHALLENGE 12 - 4 DIFFERENT PAPERS ON YOUR CARD!

Now it doesn't matter whether the papers are patterned, embossed or if you do like our DT Member joy did and have 2 of them in the form of paper flowers! As long as we can clearly see that there are 4 different types it is acceptable! :)

The prize this week is a gorgeous selection of ribbons from our sponsor :- CRAFTY RIBBONS.
I reccommend you check out their site as their ribbons truly are gorgeous!

Here is what our DT Team came up with to help you with ideas!
Just click their names to be taken to their blogs!

AUNTY SUE - GUEST DT MEMBER FOR JUNE

CAROLINE

CHERYL

JOY

KELLIE

NAT

RACH
Thanks for Looking & Enjoy the Challenge! Nat xx

Challenge 11 - Something Hidden!

Good Morning!
Thank you to all of those who entered last week, we had a great response!
This weeks winner of the Voucher is :-

TANJA
Please e-mail us so we can sort your prize out for you!

CHALLENGE 11 - Something Hidden!

Okay, this week we would like to see you have something hidden on your project!
The prize we have for you this week is a selection of Embellishments from 'Create n Celebrate!'.

Here is some DT Work to help you if you are stuck for ideas!
Also you will notice our first project by our GUEST DT Member Aunty Sue :)
Please click their names above the pictures to be taken to their blogs.

Unfortunately our member Joy couldn't take part this week as she isn't very well, let's hope she gets better soon!

AUNTY SUE - GUEST DT MEMBER FOR JUNE

CAROLINE

CHERYL

This is an envelope card, you can write on the inside of the envelope or put a card inside.
Cheryl has made a card for the inside which she is showing on her blog.

KELLIE

NAT

RACH Thanks for Looking & Enjoy the Challenge! xxx