Let's Trim the Tree for Challenge #103

 

Hey there! Yes, it's Tree Trimming Time here at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge. Try saying that quickly, I dare you!

Our Elf for October was the lovely Loll from Stamping With Loll. Thanks so, so much Loll, it's been such fun having you as our guest and getting to know you backstage. 

Folk, if you're ever looking for inspiration I'd strongly suggest a trip over to Loll's beautiful blog as she is one seriously talented lady! 

Loll picked a great theme for us and we had a rather amazing ninety-one entries as we played:

Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

You guys really created some stunning cards and Loll and I were blown away by the gallery for this challenge. Loll's short list for our Top Picks and Winner started at fourteen and mine was nearly twice that, but somehow we whittled it down. Doing the whittling was very, very tricky and I'm very grateful to Loll for her help with this. 

Our Top Picks for this challenge are:

#55 - Pauline and #69 - Pauline

It was so interesting to watch how Pauline developed this 

beautiful bauble design to create a whole range of fabulous cards. Just look at her drop-shadow.

#83 - Marcia

Marcia has created a whole street of cuteness! 

#87 - Cindy B

Such a joyful card!

Our Winner and Star on the Tree for this week is:

#37 - Crystal

We both love the colour palette Crystal used and her layering of pretty papers. 

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

Last, but not least here's Rudolph to announce the Winner of his Random Raffle Draw!  

 

# 12 Purple Princess Kathy K... It's you!

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

Once again, many thanks to Loll, and also to everyone who played along with this challenge. There's a brand new challenge underway and yet another talented elf to inspire us with their work. Please drop by and join the fun! 

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #103 - Reminder

 

Welcome back, card fans, it's time for our Reminder here at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge. 

We're so lucky to have the lovely Loll as our Elf this month, she is one talented lady!

Our theme is:

Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

Loll kindly created a second card to inspire us for our challenge, which I'm sure you'll all agree is beyond cute. Please head on over to Loll's blog to find out how she made this little beauty and to leave her some love.

And isn't it fun? I love it. If you've not already visited Loll's blog I really urge you to do so and take a look at this amazing card she's just made for the PB Challenge. 

Here's a quick reminder of Loll's first card for our challenge.

I really love this card and had so much fun spending time looking at all the gorgeous details. Loll's colouring is awesome and the scene is just perfectly balanced and put together, but I decided to steal her fabulous signature paint splashes and that great torn paper effect. here's the result:

Rudolph has another fun prize for this challenge and I'm delighted to see so many of you in the linky gallery thus far. Don't forget to read the challenge guidelines to be eligible for Rudolph's Random Raffle Prize!

Have fun, and both Loll and I hope you'll come and play along! 

 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

Anyone got SNOW yet? 

I'm delighted to welcome the very lovely Loll from Stamping with Loll as our elf for this month. Please take time to drop by and take a look at Loll's blog - she is one seriously talented lady!

"Hi everyone.  I’ve been having fun with this amazing hobby for 20+ years, sharing my cards on my blog, Stamping with Loll for the past 14 years.  This hobby has brought many wonderful people into my life, and I am truly grateful. 

I spend some time creating cards most days, with my sweet dog Jessie by my side.  I am a CAS (clean and simple) girl at heart, but I also enjoy learning new techniques, so my style of card making has changed over the years.

My favourite cards to make are for Christmas.  I try to make at least 80 Christmas cards a year to share with friends and family, as well as donating to charity.  I start in January, creating throughout the year.  Challenges play a big part in my card making by keeping me motivated and inspired.

I’m so excited to be Guest Designing this month at Christmas Kickstart!  Thanks for inviting me, Jo! "

Loll has picked a fun theme for our challenge together:

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #103 - Snow Alert

This month we'd like to see some snow on your cards. You can have snowflakes or drifts of the white stuff - the choice is yours and we can't wait to see what you create!

Here what Loll made to get us in the creative mood:

 

You can read all about how Loll made he beautiful card by heading to her blog here. The more I look at this card the more I love it!

I went monochrome for my first card for our Challenge. 

I like how pleased with him/herself the little bear looks. 

Finally, it's time for our favourite reindeer to share his Random Raffle Prize for this month:

 

Loll and I both hope you'll come and play along with us for our snow-themed challenge. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter