Challenges By Name

Hi Everyone
You know how we consistently look for sites to enter our projects and we can't seem to keep track of them all. Well beginning today, I decided I will record every blog I encounter that appears to have challenges I like and create a link to them so I won't be searching through 1000s of blogs.

As you can see I've just started this page but it will grow to be quite a big list I'm sure but thats okay, since in the long run it might just save me some time, and at the moment time is the most expensive commodity and it is in high demand.
You might want to check out these sites if you're interested in finding challenges. Also don't forget you can find a ton of challenges over at Feline Playful.

365 Cards
A Gem of A Challenge
Allsorts Blog
Allsorts Challenge Blog
Alphabet Challenge:
Anything Goes Challenge Blog
ATC's and Cards with Attitude
Aud Sentiments Challenges
Basic Grey Challenges
Bearly Mine
Card Makin' Mamas
Cards Galore
Catch the Bug
Challenges 4 Everybody
craft your passion challenges
crafts 4 eternity
Crafts and Me
Crafty Bloggers Network
Creative Scrappers
Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Digital Tuesday
Divas By Design
do it with digis challenge
Doing Life
Dude Time Doodles
Fab 'n Funky
Fat Pages and Cards
Fussy and Fancy
Hiding in My Craft Room
iClassygirl
Inspire me Fridays
Jackson's Digital Expressions
Just Keep on Creating
Lady Anne's:
Make it Monday
moving along with the times
My Grafico
My Heart Pieces
Nutcrafters
One Stitch At A Time
Paper Pretties
Papertake Weekly
Paper Secrets
paper-crafting journey
Party Time Tuesday
Penny's Paper Crafty
Perfect Sentiments
Robyns Fetish
saturated canary challenge
Secret Crafter
Shelly's Images
Simon Says Stamp:
Simply Create
Sketch Saturday
Speedy Fox and Friends
Stamp n Doodle:
Stampavie and More
stampinsistersinchrist
Studio Calico
Tammy's Scrapin Corner
The Crafty Pad
The House That Stamps Built
The Kraft Journal
The Paper Players
the pink elephant challenge
The Squirrel and The Fox
Totally Gorjuss
Try it on Tuesday
Use It Tuesday
Vintage Elusions
Whimsy Stamps
Word Art Wednesday



I will continue to add to this list as I find challenges that aren't too strict with the rules and of course those that offer opportunities for challenging creativity.

Some challenges may be outside the USA and do not ship internationally so be sure and read all the rules before entering any challenge. Also check the limits for entering challenges in conjunction with other challenges. Some sites do not allow you to do this and some will limit how many you can do.

Last read to know if you have to check back to see if you've won or will they email you or leave a comment on your blog. Also how many days do you have to claim your prize. Just a few tips to think about when entering challenges.

Last of all, although we all want to win the prize, please visit for inspiration and to see what others have to offer. The prize is just a fringe benefit of sharing knowledge and learning from others.

December 2013 Challenge

Well, Christmas is upon us again, but before we get on to the challenge and the wonderful design team inspiration, I wanted to let you know that there was a death in my family and that is why I am starting late this month. Thanks for your understanding.

So onto this months theme, which is:

'WINTER OR CHRISTMAS OR HOLIDAY'

and we will be sponsored by the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps.

Where you can win seven digi's from their store.  A winner will be selected on December 30th and announced shortly thereafter.

Unfortunately we don't have a second sponsor but do not worry, my team have stepped up and together we have decided to randomly award one winner each Friday, with a gift certificate good for two digi images of choice from various sponsors.  All you have to do is enter and each entry has six chances to win.  You will need to check back often because we will not be able to notify you.  

To get you started let me move on to what my wonderful design team and I have created to share with you and hopefully inspire you join in the fun.

Ari
using "JJ Christmas Box"

Paper Bag Card (see post for more info)


Inside with pocket for gift card or message
and side pocket for tabbed insert or
small gift such as a pair of earrings


Inside with sentiment and tabbed insert removed

Joyce

using "Sign it Edward"

Lesia
using "Girlz Winter"
Front with tag for greeting 


Inside of card

Gabbi
using "Fancy SunBonnet Gifts"

Card Inside

Thanks to my girls who I know would rather be somewhere else, for taking
time to play and create with me for this challenge. 
 And now it's time to see your wonderful creations.

Enter a direct link to your project using Mr. Linky below:


November 2013 Challenge

Can you believe how fast this year has passed.   The cooler weather just swept in and cleaned October away.  So here we are with another month and another challenge.  This month the challenge is an easy one... it's actually our very favorite of all challenges....of course you've guessed it....

Anything Goes 
with an optional twist
 "Use the word Thank(s) in your greeting

Our sponsors for this month are not new too our family but we are sure glad they are back with more awesome prizes!  First up is "Paper and Stones" who is offering one winner a $25 gift certificate for shopping in their store.

Our next sponsor is a friend and awesome designer and he needs no introduction so let's welcome back KennyK, the creator of images with attitude.  Kenny is offering one winner a  total of 5 digi images of their choice and there is quite a selection from which to choose.

For a chance at these fabulous prizes simply read the rules, create your project and remember it doesn't have to be a card, share it with us using Mr Linky below and have fun.

Let's get started with what my girls have created:

                                                                            Joyce 
Note Cards with Handmade Box
Ariana

Lesia



Gabbi


All cards were created using products that can be found at Paper and Stones. Visit their store by clicking HERE.  For a partial list of products used see below:

KennyK Digital Images:  Soldier Girl, Ms Thang, The Chef and Tomboy Trouble
Products Found at Paper and Stones:
Glitter - Orange Surprise
Embossing Powder - Sea Grass Green
Glitter - Crystal Ice
Scalloped Edge Note cards (3 x 3) and Card Bases (6 x 6)
Cheery Lynn Dies - Colonial Post, Frame Fall Harvest 2 and Pumpkin Border/Edger
Cheery Lynn colonial post; pumpkin frame; pumpkin corner
Sprinkle and Sparkle - "Fall Harvest" stamp set
Just Rite Stampers - Favorite Occassion Wooden Stamper Set
Images were colored using Copic Markers and Spectrum Noir

So there you have what we've done and now we can't wait what you have to share with us...so have fun...we can't wait to see what you have.

October Challenge - A Coat of Colors

Congratulations to the winners of last months challenge!
Don't forget to check the winners channel to see if you were a winner!

This month's challenge is being hosted by "Gabbi" 

and she has chosen a colorful theme
October Challenge - Fall/Autumn Coat of Colors
Celebrating the changing colors of the trees.

We'd like to see projects that represent fall colors,
so shower us with yellows, browns, oranges and greens.

Please NO Scary Halloween cards.  

Our sponsors this month are:

One winner will receive five (5) digi images of their choice.  So make sure you get your entries in early if you'd like a chance to win this prize as well as our second prize which is seven (7) digi images being sponsored by:

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This month we are blessed to have a guest designer at Mema's Crafts.  Allow me to introduce to you Ursula, and her lovely creation!

I am Ursula Uphof, living near Johannesburg South Africa with my DH. I have been involved with crafts most of my life, but the past 5 years has seen me busy with all things paper and I just love it. Travelling to visit our sons living in The Netherlands and New Zealand  allows me to visit different craft shops and meet fellow crafters.

Ursula

To see more of Ursula's wonderful creations just click on the link above.
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Now let's peek at what my girls have created for your inspiration.  
Joyce
3 Miellies en'n Pampoen - Digi Stamps 4Joy

A Peek Inside
Lesia
Mini Misteri Apple Basket - Digi Stamps 4 Joy Image
A Peek Inside
Gabbi
Autumn Jar - Bugaboo Image
Peek Inside
Ari
Edward Pumpkins - Bugaboo
Joyce
AKV Fall Leaves - Bugaboo

Inside Card on Front of Bag
Lesia
Autumn Sign - Bugaboo
So now its your turn to let us see how you celebrate the "Fall Colors"!



September Challenge - Lace and Flowers

Can you believe it! It's the final week of August and time to announce more winners.  We are all excited and send congrats to all our winners, and we're just as excited to offer yet another challenge.  This month we have a new sponsor and a fabulous theme that we think you're going to enjoy.  Bring out the pearls, ribbon, lace, flowers and anything else to make it frilly and girly.

September's Challenge
Ribbon/Lace and/or Flowers

The winners this month will win gorgeous images from Rick St. Dennis, our newest sponsor.  Check out his bio below:

                          Rick St. Dennis MFA 

Designer of over 100 theatrical productions, Rick St Dennis (Donald McAfee) is also the author of 4 books on decorative painting and contributor to at least a dozen national magazines on crafts and art. He has taught design at the college level as well as seminars and classes across the USA and Canada. He is one of a handful of designers to have designed TWO productions of AIDA, Verdi's massive Egyptian opera spectacle. Currently living in the quiet beach community of Seal Beach, California he writes restaurant reviews and theater reviews between assignments for web designs, logos and creating art for local shows. Rick has appeared on such TV shows as Home Matters with Susan Powell, Aileen's Crafts and others. He was Crafts editor for Country Folk Art Magazine and sells his artwork nationally through galleries and shows. Among numerous awards he won a presidential commendation in 1976 for his contributions to the bicentennial year including the design of the west coast premier of William Grant Still's opera BAYOU LEGEND. His drawings and paintings are in the collections of Diana Ross, Sandy Duncan, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jacqueline Onasis amongst others. 
His images are intricate and range from shabby chic all the way to gothic and mystical.  If you haven't already, take time to check out his etsy site.

You can find the rules for entering any of my challenges by clicking the "Rules Tab" above.

Our guest designer this month is Aletha and she has a lot of talent to share. Check out her gorgeous creation! Click below to see more of her work.

Aletha Williams


Now let's see what my girls have created for you.



       Gabbi


Recipe: Copics Used
Skin:  E000, 00, 11, 21
Blouse:  E41, 42, 43, 47, 45
Pants: G21, 24, 28
Basket: E31, 33,35,57,55
Gabbi used MME paper, a bit of stitching around the card and a mixture of Wild Orchid and Recollections floral embellishments.

  Ari

Recipe: Copics Used
Skin:  E11, 00, 000
Hair:  E49, 47, 44, 42, 40
Skirt: E49, 47, 44, 42
Scarf: G94, YG63, G21, YG01
Blouse: E53, 51, 50
Ari's inside view showing how she used the negative of a die cut as space for a personal message.   CS is Recollections and the DP is DCWV.  The leaves were cut using a Spellbinders die and flowers are all from Wild Orchid.

Lesia (Mema)

Recipe: Copics Used
Skin:  E000, 00, 21, 11
Hair:  E21, 25, 29
Hat:  B91, 93, 95, 97, 99, R81, 83, 85
Fur: E42, 43, 44, 47
CS: Paper Studio and DP: MME "Blush". Used Spellbinders Circle Classic and Scalloped, Memory Box Flourish and Tim Holtz Distress Ink

So now its your turn.  Enter your projects below, we're excited to see what you do with this month's theme.


New Bonus Challenge

Click Here for August Challenge
or
Click on the challenge tab above to enter.

Continue to read to find the rules for our Bonus Challenge.

Last month's challenge was a fun month and I loved all the red, white and blue!  Click on the Winners Tab to see if you're a winner!

AUGUST BONUS CHALLENGE

This month we're having a bonus challenge and
it is the easiest challenge ever!
There is nothing to create and very simple rules.

Here are the rules:

1.  Be or become a follower of Mema's Crafts
2.  Visit My Enchanted Paper Creations and be or become a follower
3.  Leave a comment and let Joyce know you joined her blog
4.  Sit back and keep your fingers crossed

So what'd I tell you ....easy peasy right?

What will you win you ask...well let's just say that
  Cheery Lynn Designs
is the keyword for this bonus prize.

Don't lose out check it out today!

Good Luck in Both Our Monthly Challenge,
and our Bonus Challenge which is designed
to promote My Enchanted Paper Creations.

Thanks for stopping by
May you be blessed and safe where ever you are

Hugz
Lesia





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