Let's trim the Tree for Challenge #77

If you're thinking that this post is slightly later than usual then you'd be right as I've been enjoying some late Summer sun in Portugal! 

Our lovely elf for Challenge #77 was Di Wray and together we invited you to come Elfing Around with us during August! Thanks so much, Di, it's always such a joy to partner-up with you!

We had some really gorgeous entries for our challenge and choosing a few cards to showcase has been really tricky. 

Our Top Picks for this challenge are:

#3 - Kate

Isn't this just so much fun! A beautiful CAS card with a lovely touch of whimsy. 

#14 - Linda

So colourful, and so beautifully made, 

and just look at that sweet couple under the mistletoe!

#19 - Bonnie

We both love Bonnie's adorable CAS elf!

#16 - Dawn

Beautifully coloured and so sweet!

Our Winner and Tree Topper for this week is:

#1 - Val

Isn't this just the sweetest scene? Val's put in so much work to create her lovely card.

Congratulations to you all, I hope you enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!

Our Random Raffle was slightly different for this month as Di very kindly donated this fun prize! Thanks so much, Di, you really are so kind!

 

#6 Helen - It's you!

Congratulations, Helen, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. 

Thanks again to Di, and congratulations to our Tree Topper and Top Picks! Thanks to everyone who entered this challenge - it's not easy making Christmas/Holiday cards in the summer months and I really appreciate all our gorgeous entries for our elfin challenge.

Our current challenge with the lovely Kimberley is still ongoing, so why not come along and join the fun???  And please don't forget that in October we'll be playing a very special challenge to remember our dear friend Janis Woolbright. 

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Christmas Kickstart Challenge #78 - Reminder Post

Hi guys, it's Reminder time here at Christmas Kickstart where we're in the mad-talented company of Kimberly W from Wienerhoneymooners.

 

Our theme for this month is:

Challenge #78 - Chillin' with my Snowmies

And here's a reminder of Kimberley's adorable card: 

I always like to create my reminder card by taking some inspiration from the card created by our elfin guest and so here's what I came up with...

One of the things I really like about Kimberley's card is the way your eye is invited to move around the card to 'read' the full story of her creation. I used Scene Builder from Mama Elephant and a cute Jane's Doodles Snowman from Winter Icons to make my card. 

Rudolph has a lovely prize for his Random Raffle for this challenge.

Please take a look at the Challenge Guidelines above before entering the challenge. 

Kimberley and I both hope you'll come and play along!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #78 - Chillin' with my Snowmies

 

It's hard to believe that we're in September, but here we are! 

This month I'm thrilled to welcome the amazing Kimberly Wiener as our elf!

"Kimberly Wiener here, and I am so excited to be guesting this challenge! I live in Washington State & started my blog Wienerhoneymooners in '08. I am obsessed with coffee, chocolate, cardmaking, my Shih Tzu Ollie, and my family. I can't wait to see what you share!  You can see more of my creations on my blog: "

It's great to have you here, Kimberley and I know everyone will be truly inspired by your brilliant cardmaking skills. 

Our theme for this month is:

Challenge #78 - Chillin' with my Snowmies

And here's what Kimberly has created for our challenge! I love these little dudes and, as always, I'm blown away by Kimberly's artistic ability. Wow - nobody colours like Kimberley colours!

Completely magical!

Here's what I whipped-up for the challenge...

As you can see, I was in the mood for something very CAS.

Rudolph has chosen an adorable prize for this challenge:

  

Be sure to follow the guidelines to be eligible for Rudolph's Random Raffle!

Kimberley and I hope that you'll all be packing the linky gallery with your snow folk this month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Make a note on your calendars...

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Thanks so much.

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #77 - Reminder Post

Hi there, it's time for our mid-month reminder here at Christmas Kickstart. 

Challenge #77 - Just Elfing Around!

This month we're playing with returning elf Di, and having heaps of fun with our theme. Di has very kindly created additional cards for our challenge and just look at the stamp set she picked!

So much fun, and I love the colour combos - thanks, Di!

Here's Di's original card for our challenge.

I love Di's card with it's adorable die-cut elf and so couldn't resist breaking out Paper Smooches Wise Dies - Stockings for some Die Cut fun! I do miss Paper Smooches. 

Card #2 from me looks like this and may suggest where the elf is heading from my first card! You can find the info on my cards by clicking HERE. 

The lovely Di has donated our Random Raffle Prize for August so welcome to Di's Dream Draw. Rudolph will be randomly picking the winner as usual. 

 

I bought a set of these cute stamps a while ago, so decided to share a card I made with them so you can see what a lovely prize Di has provided.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Let's Trim the Tree for Christmas Kickstart Challenge #76 - Gingerbread Treats

It's time to Trim that Tree for Challenge #76!

We were in lovely company for this challenge as our elf was Carol from just me:c. Thanks for partnering with me for this challenge, Carol, it's been such fun.

Our theme was Gingerbread Treats and after a slowish start the gallery filled up and up! We had some gorgeous cards for this challenge  - thank you so much to everyone who played along. Picking just a few cards to showcase has been really difficult, but this is what we came up with...

Our Top Picks for this challenge are:

#14 - Meg

Such a great design, and a fab idea to use silver and white! We love this!

#3 - Birgit

We both swooned over these adorable cookie tins.

#1 - Linda

Just look at this little guy - beautifully coloured 

AND paired with itty, bitty gingerbread patterned paper!

Our Winner and Tree Topper for this week are:

#11 - Julia

We both fell head over heels for this guy with his latte in hand!

AND

#16 - Vicki

Such a beautifully coloured card with so much pretty detail.

I'm sure you'll all agree that the standard of entries for this challenge was just off the scale wonderful!

Congratulations to all our WINNERS, I hope you enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!

And Rudolph's Random Raffle winner for this challenge is:

 

#8 Marina - It's you!

Congratulations, Marina, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. 

Thanks again to everyone who entered this challenge and also to Carol for her creativity, inspiration and friendship. 

The new challenge is underway and is already shaping up to be another goody. Hope to see you there!