Sorry

Thanks to Karen for alerting me that the submissions had closed early on the current challenge. I have reopened it until the posted date of February 15th. A computer glitch. Sorry for any misunderstanding.

CAS: White Plus One

Congratulations to Patricia St Martin! She was picked by random.org as the winner of the flower challenge. Email me your address (mssquared812@hotmail.com) or leave a comment on this post. The comments are moderated so I can get your address and not publish the comment to keep your address private.

The new "Angel" challenge is to make a CAS card (clean & simple) using only white and one other color. You may use multiple shades of the same color. Only exception is fleshtones if you use a stamp with a person. So think carefully before you plan your card.

Supplies: Green paper: The Angel Company
White cardstock: The Angel Company
Stamp: The Angel Company
Ink: "Pesto" Dew Drop
Copic Marker
Silver Brad

I used a tea bag fold to make the flower.

You have two weeks for this challenge. Entries are due by 6 a.m. Central time on Tuesday, February 15th.

February "Love" Specials

Book a FunShop or place an order. Lots of fun stamp sets.


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Clarification

The post for the new challenge says that it was posted at 5:40 a.m. It was actually posted at 7:40 a.m. when I realized that it didn't appear on time. Not sure where the 2 hours discrepancy came from.

Flowers in the Snow

The winner of the "Fur" Challenge is #3 Lynda!! Email me your address at mssquared812@hotmail.com. Lynda used a Phindy image.

Flowers in the Snow, not literally, but with all the snow, I am looking for flowers. Challenge #5 is to use flowers on your project. BUT - you must use at least two different kinds. There is floral paper, paper flowers, quilled flowers, flower brads, digital or rubber stamped flowers, flower die cuts and flower stickers. So I don't mean roses and daisies, but two different styles. The purpose of your card/project is up to you.

• Floral paper: The Angel Company: Tutti Frutti
• Flower stamps: The Angel Company: Pretty Posies
• Sentiment: Me & My Big Ideas
• Kitty Image: Wink Wink Ink
• Colored with Copic Markers

Two weeks again so this challenge is due February 1, 2011 @ 6:00 a.m. Central Time. The prize for this challenge will be some embellies appropriate for Spring.

Keeping Warm with Fur

The challenges are getting little more participation each time. First 2 then 4 then 7. Can we double (or close to it) the number of submissions again this challenge?? Spread the word to fellow papercrafters!
Challenge #3 Winner is Vicki!! Send your address to mssquared812 at hotmail dot com. You have won an assortment of sticky embellishments: stickers, borders, etc.

Two weeks seems to be working a little better than every week. The new challenge is "Keeping Warm with Fur". On those cold winter days wouldn't it be nice to snuggle in a nice warm fur coat?? (Real or synthetic). For this challenge you must use an image of an animal with fur (cat, dog, bear, etc).

• Images: Furry Friends from The Angel Company (grey, red and brown Copic markers)
• Yellow cardstock
• Designer paper from stash (no indication as to company)
• Small mirror: tree house studio
• Crystals: from stash (various colors)
• Border sticker - dark blue

I am trying to use more of my stash and buy less this year. I have enough (except maybe adhesives and ink for the Copics) to last a couple of years. As a result I am getting into supplies that are no longer in their original packaging so I cannot always identify the brands. 

The prize this week is a package of Artist Trading Cards. These are fun to trade or to use on cards and scrapbook pages. They can also be used to make "memory game" cards for the preschoolers in your life. 

This is a 2 week challenge (a little more manageable for me) so all creations need to be in by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Good luck and share your talents!

Winner from last week

The winner from the "Child's Birthday" challenge is......Karen! Send me your address and I'll get the prize in the mail.

Doubled the number of entries this week! Well,  four is double of 2. Could we reach 8 next challenge?? Due to the holiday chaos I am giving the new challenge (see the post below) 2 weeks. It is due January 4th.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Challenge #3 - Anything Snows

Ready for round 3?? This week's theme is "Anything Snows!" Your card, layout, ATC or project must include snow: snowflakes, snowballs, snow on the evergreens, snowman/lady. It can be for New Year's, birthday, thinking of you, whatever you choose as long as there's snow. AND you actually have 2 weeks for this challenge because of the hectic schedules during the holidays. The deadline will  be January 4th at 6 a.m. central time. Other than the adjustment to the deadline, all other rules still apply.

I am going to wait and post some samples later in the week. But here is a photo to get you in the mood.

Challenge #2

 Theme: A Child's Birthday

Since Christmas is the birthday of Jesus, I am extending that to birthday cards for children in general. Make a card, layout, ATC (artist trading card) or other project appropriate for celebrating a child's birthday. You may use any colors, but "Happy Birthday", "Birthday Wishes" or similar sentiment must be visible. Again you may use images from any source but if you use stamps from The Angel Company and cite them in your supply list on your blog, you will have an extra entry for the drawing.



The prize this week, determined by random.org, is a package of assorted ribbons.

 
Be sure to review the Challenge Rules.
This week's challenge will be due Tuesday, December 21st @ 6:00 a.m. US central time.

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• Image: The Angel Company - Boyz & Girlz
• Sentiment: The Angel Company
• Cardstock: Recollections
• Pearls: Mark Richards
• Charm & Heart Brads from stash.

 Last week's winner for the gratitude card is Kateri! While there were only a couple of entries, I am hoping to see more this week.

Gratitude Challenge

Less than 36 hours left to submit your entry to the First Angel Creative Updates Challenge!

 

Both of these cards are made with The Angel Company stamps and TAC papers too!  Remember you can use images from any source: stamped, digital or none at all. Let's see some more participation! Submit your cards at angelcreativeupdates. Challenge closes at 6 a.m. (central time) Tuesday, December 14th. New challenge will be posted before noon the same day.

Let It Snow

The Paper Cutz Challenge for December 10th - December 16: Make a card, LO or craft project using a hand stamped, digital stamped or Cricut cut image of a snowflake or snowman, using any colors. Please join us. Also don't forget the First Angel Creative Updates Challenge. See the following post or at the top of the page.

•  Large snowflake: Cricut "Joys of the Season" cartridge
•  White Cardstock: Georgia Pacific
•  Blue Cardstock: Recollections
•  Snowman & stamped snowflakes: The Angel Company
•  Silver snowflake brad

First "Angel Creative Updates" Challenge

Before I give you the specifics of the challenge, let's get those pesky rules out of the way.

• Submission must meet the challenge
• Must be a new creation: not posted before the day the challenge begins
• Limit 3 submissions per crafter
• Link from your post to the Angel Creative Updates blog
• When prizes are offered, the winner will be chosen by random.org unless otherwise stated

• If your submission uses an Angel Company stamp and you identify The Angel Company in your supply list with your posting, it will be entered twice in the drawing  I will take care of the extra chance to win (you do not need to double post).

Challenge #1

Theme: Thank You

Must have a sentiment expressing gratitude

Create a new card, tag, bookmark, layout or 3D project 

Upload a photo to the Angel Creative Updates blog using the inlinkz option

Due  Tuesday, December 14th @ 6:00 a.m. U.S. central time

Prize

2 chipboard albums
(Use as mini albums or take apart
and use the chipboard shapes individually)

Eventually I will put together a Design Team, but until then, you get my samples. 

•  Dog/cat image: The Angel Company: Furry Friends
•  Colored with Copic Markers
•  Sentiment: The Angel Company: Joyful Notes
•  Yellow & Green cardstock: Recollections
•  White cardstock: Georgia Pacific
•  Tag: Cricut Cartridge Plantin Schoolbook
•  Crystals: Recollections
•  Two tone Ribbon: Textured Trios (for Michaels)
•  Flowered Ribbon: Discount Bin (No name on spool)

I hope to see lots of entries. Enjoy your crafting time!

Joyful Notes

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I love these sentiments, especially the one that says "I am Sooo thinking of you!"  I've been using it for OWH cards.

Still time to book a FunShop for December (I know it is a busy time). 

OR 

Make a resolution to have some crafting fun in 2011 and book a FunShop for January!

Coming Soon - Challenge

Angel Creative Updates will be challenging you in the near future! As soon as I get myself organized the challenge will be posted. I picked a good time of year to do this didn't I? Check back, I hope to have this rolling by tonight or tomorrow.Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Stampa * Pa * Looza - Double the Fun!!

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Call me about booking your Fun Shop. 
Keep in mind holiday shopping for crafters and teachers on your list.
Making your own holiday cards? Need stamps? Ink pads? Copics? 
Contact me at mssquared812@hotmail.com to book your FunShop or place an order.

Jingle Jolly Stamp of the Month

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Time to get started on Christmas cards!! This stamp set is purrfect! 15 holiday stamps for $14.95 with a $30 additional purchase. Save $5 over the regular price. (Available at regular price without additional purchase)

October Limited Editions

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Contact me if you are interested in scheduling a FunShop with your fellow stampers. Friends, family, co-workers and crop cronies are all welcome. Don't forget teachers. The mini stamps are great for elementary school papers. (Great Christmas gift for your child's teacher). The Limited Edition stamps are available at a discount or even for free. See details in the flyer above!

Discontinued Stamp Sets 30% Off

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The new Fall Supplement will be available October 1st. This supplement will replace the Avenue booklet. Here is a list of the stamp sets and their discounted price. Contact me for more information, to schedule a FunShop, or to place an individual order.


Pg Code Description Reduced Price
3 TA3209 Build-A-Background $ 5.57
3 TA3206 Floral Mug $ 5.57
4 TB3207 Country Christmas $ 7.67
5 TC3196 Dilly Dally $13.97
7 T3138 Spring Things $ 9.07
8 T2937 More All Season Stamps $12.57
9 T3214 Snowflake Backgrounder $ 6.27
9 T3213 Build-A-Bird $15.37
12 T2926 Autumn Swirls $15.37
12 T3192 Tree Owls $ 9.07
13 T2632 Pick of the Patch $ 9.07
13 T3106 Apple Girls $ 9.07
14 T3078 Nuts About You $12.57
16 T3178 Hedgehog Halloween $12.57
17 T3107 Spooky Girls $ 9.07
17 T3179 Spooky Boys $ 9.07
18 T3081 Spookalicious $12.57
18 T3191 Fun Skulls $12.57
19 T3009 Glitter Goblins $15.37
24 T2976 Homespun Holiday $15.37
29 T3187 More Hotel Signs $15.37
30 T3190 Squirrely Girl $12.57
32 T886 Silhouette Nativity $15.37
33 T3045 Holiday Collages $15.37
35 T2518 Little Penguins $ 6.27
35 T2589 Christmas Minis $ 6.27
37 T3199 Peace on Earth $12.57
38 R3037 Holiday Cheer $16.77
39 T2707 In The Snow $15.37
41 T3202 The Coolest $15.37
42 T3200 All Things Christmas $12.57
44 T3195 Party Animals $ 9.07
44 T3194 Open Presents $ 9.07
45 T3215 I Heart You $15.37

Operation Write Home Challenge

Operation Write Home (OWH) is in need of general cards with fall colors. These need to be in to the shippers by October 1st and Christmas cards by October 31st. General birthday, missing you and thinking of you cards in any color combos (but especially those appropriate for the guys) are always on the needed list.

Phindy's Challenge this week is in support of OWH. This week you do not have to use a Phindy image to enter. My entry above:

• Scarecrow image: The Angel Company
• Hello image: The Angel Company
• Coloring with Copic Markers
• Papers: The Angel Company
• Gold 5mm pearls
• Pop dots

Please support this worthy cause. Get together with some friends for an evening of card making. Enter them in the challenge and then send them off to one of the shippers listed on the Operation Write Home site.
 

Glitz & Glitter

I used this stamp from "Hedgehog Happiness" as the focal in my card for the For Fun Challenge this week. It is colored with Copic markers. I used icicle and green stickles for most of the "glittery" look.