Penny Black and More

Sunday, 6 December 2015

December challenge - Anything Goes with a stamp

Welcome to our December challenge, where did this year go ?

We know so many of you are extra busy this time of year so we are keeping the theme nice and simple...........

********Anything goes with a stamp********

Usual rules apply, you can enter up to three times, combine with other challenges, use any make of stamp......but can I please remind you.......

We are a stamping challenge so must see hand stamping as the focal element of your artwork, it can be a stamped image/s, large sentiment or quote.........the one exception are Penny Black Stickeroos. But no digi images and entries using them WILL NOT be eligible for prizes. It so upsets us to see names come out in the draw who are not eligible for a prize because they have not read the rules.

Penny Black invite you to explore their creative world and see for yourself why their rubber stamps, stickers, beautiful papers for scrapbooking, cardmaking and stamp crafting are everyone’s favourites. Their products are designed to integrate style and colour for creating the best handicraft projects ever.

If you would like to be one of the first to hear about new products from Penny Black please click here to join the free club, plus their Facebook is full of activity and news. Her are the great prizes from them this month, one of the new clear stamp sets, a new release die set and a slapstick favourite.........................

is a family run business based in Bedfordshire and have been in business since 1992. We have watched the popularity of rubber stamping and all papercrafts steadily increase over time and now manufacture our own branded rubber stamps which frequently feature on Create and Craft TV as well as craft shows across the UK. The prize is a £10 store voucher.

Sizzix, there's no bigger or better place for craft materials, custom dies and machines that can die-cut, emboss and texturize many materials, including cardstock, paper, construction paper, fabric, faux fur, felt and foil plus much more. The prize is a set of dies.

And a pair of tickets to the February Hobbycraft show in Manchester.

And don't forgot the DT are always on the lookout for our next Guest Designer from entries using Penny Black stamps.

We are pleased to welcome Lai-Yoke as our first Guest Designer this month with this beautiful floral card................

Using Penny Black Divine 40-372

We also welcome my teami from Allsorts Tracy as a Guest Designer this month and she has used some Penny Black stickers to great effect.

And of course the Design Team have been as busy as ever and come up with a lovely selection of artwork to inspire......................

Brenda
Using Penny Black Happy Notes 30-300

Ellie
Using Penny Black Snowy Hamlet 40-351

Linda
Using Penny Black Jolly Friends 30-058

Lynn

Using Penny Black A Splash of Winter 4272K, Pennant 51-032 and Around Town 51-080

Mervi
Using Penny Black Xmas Crafts 2747K

Sam
Using Penny Black Cozy Cottage 945H and Friends And Family 3991F

Shirley
Using Penny Black Dashing through the Snow 40-159

Susan
Using Penny Black Xmas everyday 3756E and Little Angel 2222E

Tracy

Using Penny Black 4013K Snow Squad

Now it's over to you and we look forward to visiting all your blogs.

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Friday, 4 December 2015

November winners

A very good morning and a huge thank you for all your fabulous entries to our November challenge, you really wowed us with so many fabulous creations and we are just pleased Random Org., selects the winners as it would be such a hard task if we had to choose them ourselves.

So here are the lucky names out of the draw:

Winners of the prizes from Penny Black..........................

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Christine

Hellerlittle

Wynneth

Winner of the store voucher from Crafts U Love...............

Pat

And last but by no means least the collection of ribbons from Crafty Ribbons.................

Well done to you all, please mail me by midnight GMT on 10th December with your full names and postal addys so I can get your prizes in the post. And don't forget to collect our winners badge from our sidebar. Any prizes unclaimed by that date will be re-drawn.

I will be back Sunday with a new challenge and lots more great prizes.

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Mid month inspiration

Good morning, it's been a wonderful month so far with so many fabulous entries, thank you all. And if you have not had time to join in yet or wold like to add another entry there is still plenty of time as the challenge runs until Wednesday 2nd December.

The Design Team have come up with some more inspiration following the Christmas theme, my thanks to them all for their hard work and our November GDT Autumn has also made another card to share with us.

Using Penny Black Music Background 2025M and Cheerful Giving 3514H

Brenda
Using Penny Black 1042K Winter Scene and 4205L Village Christmas

Ellie
Using Penny Black 4268K Crystal Drops

inside view 4268K Crystal Drops and 20-316 Season's Gifts

Linda
Using Penny Black Christmas Every Day 30-081

Lynn
Using Penny Black 40-165 Hanging Treasures

Mervi
Using Penny Black Beary Merry 40-425 and Holiday Trimmings papers

Sam
Using Penny Black Make Believe 4007K and Penny Black Holly Jolly 30-039

Shirley
Using Penny Black Kindness No 40-038

Tracy
Using Penny Black 4012K Candy Cane Perch

Happy crafting everyone.

Sunday, 1 November 2015

November challenge - Anything Christmas

Morning all, time for our November challenge and of course lots more lovely prizes to be won, our theme this month is a nice and easy one..................

********Anything Christmas********

Usual rules apply, you can enter up to three times, combine with other challenges, use any make of stamp......but can I please remind you.......

We are a stamping challenge so must see hand stamping as the focal element of your artwork, it can be a stamped image/s, large sentiment or quote.........the one exception is Penny Black Stickeroos. But no digi images and entries using them WILL NOT be eligible for prizes. It so upsets us to see names come out in the draw who are not eligible for a prize because they have not read the rules.

If you would like to be one of the first to hear about new products from Penny Black please click here to join the free club, plus their Facebook is full of activity and news.

Crafts U Love was formed in 2001 by Paul Baughton and Jenny Baughton. They are one of the largest stockist in the UK of die cutting and rubber stamp products as well as a wide range of general card making and scrapbooking products.

Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !

And don't forgot the DT are always on the lookout for our next Guest Designer from entries using Penny Black stamps.

Our Guest Designer this month is Autumn who has made this lovely card to share with us............

Using Penny Black Winter Glow 2805L, Winter Scroll 3239K and Christmas 2205F

And my Allsorts teami Wendy is our second Guest Designer with another lovely card..............

And here are what the Design Team have come up with to help get those creative juices flowing, as always you can pop over to their blogs from the links on their name to find out more about their work.......

Brenda
Using Penny Black 2765J Yes Virginia and 40-352 Festive Floral's