#149 Cute + A Sentiment

Welcome to challenge #149

Theme: Cute + A Sentiment

Feb 18 - March 1

Before we show the DT projects, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our 3 new DT members

Heather from My Art Jam

Hi! My name is Heather McClelland. I am a mother, wife, crafter, artist..

Since I was a child, I have always been artistically inclined, but it wasn't till I got pregnant with my first son and made him some paintings for his room that I made arts and crafts part of my everyday life. Since then, I've done many different types of crafts, from quilting and card making, to embellishing both furniture and art journals.

About four or five months ago I was ready for a new challenge and decided to start a blog so that I could not only show my work, but hopefully teach my styles and techniques to others.

After joining the online world of crafting, I realized there were more opportunities for crafters like myself.

I look forward to contributing to the team and to the readers my style of artistic craftiness.  

Jennifer Scull from Just Coffee Please

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I have this little 'thing' with coffee.... and ribbons....and papers.... you see I LOVE them all SO VERY MUCH! I have been married to my college sweetheart for almost 30 years, and we have 3 wonderful sons. but all that guyness in the house leads me to need a room of my very own devoted just to crafting! I enjoy using all kinds of vintage trinkets and treasures on my projects, as well as little things you find around the house, so you never know what is going to appear on something I make! but there will always be a shabby touch, that is for sure! :)

Suzanne from I Luv Scrapping

HI !  My name is Sue, originally from Buffalo, NY, married with three grown children and five grandchildren. .

About 15 years ago I picked up scrapbooking and created my Christmas cards each year…so paper crafting is not new to me.   In my blog, click on the tab for My History Scrapbook and see some of my old scrapbook pages from 15 years ago and note the changes and advancements of papercrafting and tools available.  It didn’t take me long after leaving the workplace to bring out my stash of old cardstock, design papers, stamps and embellishments to share my creative side in challenges. Of course I had to get updated supplies…this was easy because my daughter is a CTMH consultant and I think I'm keeping her in business.  

Sometimes a risk taker with my art, I like developing clever ways to utilize materials and trying both old and new techniques.  So it is confirmed…I have transitioned from workaholic to cardaholic.  

Welcome ladies!  We are looking forward to seeing your creations in our challenges.

Now on to the challenge...

You may make whatever type of project you want using whatever techniques you want as long as your project fits our theme and includes a sentiment.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo Stamps

Creations from our lovely DT members:

Ginny H from As I do Rodos

using Cute Owl

Heather   My Art Jam 

using Ladybug Fairy

Jennifer from Glitter in My Hair

using Scene It Ava Deacon Birthday

Jennifer from Just Coffee Please

using Cute Puppy

Julie from Julie's Crafty Spot

using Egg Tulip Bunny

Sandy from Sandy's Creations

using Ladybug Fairy 

Suzanne from I Luv Scrapping Too

using Cute Owl

Berni from Chasing the Dream

using  kidz pinky topper

Billie from Ink on My Fingers

using:  Peaches present

Elaine from Simpli Crafti
using Cute Puppy

We are looking forward to seeing what you create for this challenge.

We have very few rules for our challenges.  You must include a sentiment that matches the challenge theme and you may enter up to 5 projects which have been created after this challenge goes live.

Don't forget to include a Sentiment

#148 Winner and Top 5

Thank you so much for sharing all of your creations with us in our Use A Love Sentiment challenge.  We could feel the love!

Thank you also to our fabulous sponsor, Great Impressions Stamps

The winner of the challenge is...

#145 Susan Kennedy

Comments from DT: Such an eye catching card! The sentiment is creative and great card design.

Congrats! Please read the following directions.  

You have 2 weeks to complete Both steps to claim your prize

1. Leave a comment on this post so we know you have read it.

2. You have 2 weeks to email me with winner of Challenge #148 in the subject line 

so I can send you information on how to claim your prize.

Top 5 (in no particular order)

#134 Jackie Cornfiled

Comments by DT: We like the non-traditional valentine colors, the striking background and the eye catching bold black accents.

#117 Graciella

Comments from DT: We love the soft colors and all the details and sentiment. Beautiful card

 

#43 Scrap & C

Comments from DT: A stunning card wonderful design with a surprise inside

#105 Dream Lane 

Comments from DT: A beautifully coloured image and lovely embelishments that make this gift bag gorgeous

#157 Lyn T

Comments from DT: The background is very eye catching. The sentiment is creative and fun.

#148 Use A Love Sentiment

Welcome to challenge #148!  

Before we get to the challenge, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who entered our DT CALL.  We will be sending emails out soon and new team members will be introduced at our next challenge.

Our theme for #148 is to use a LOVE sentiment. 

You can create any type of project you want for this challenge as long as you include a sentiment that matches the theme.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Great Impressions Stamps

Here are the gorgeous creations from the Aud Sentiments DT and the Great Impressions Stamps DT

Julie O Great Impressions Stamps

Elaine from Simpli Crafti

Kendra Sand: Great Impressions Stamps

Ginny H from As I do Rodos

Mynn Kitchen: Great Impressions Stamps

Jennifer from Glitter in My Hair

using "A Latte Love" from JessicaLynnOriginal.com

Lori Ames: Great Impressions Stamps

Sandy from Sandy's Creations

using Made for Each Other

Leah Cornelius: Great Impressions Stamps

Berni from Chasing the Dream

using Lacy Sentiment Frame

Billie from Ink on My Fingers

using: lace heart

Julie from Julie's Crafty Spot

using Magnolia Stamps

We are looking forward to seeing what you create for this challenge.

We have very few rules for our challenges.  You must include a sentiment that matches the challenge theme and you may enter up to 5 projects which have been created after this challenge goes live.

Don't forget to include a Love Sentiment

#147 Winner and Top 5

Thank you and a great big shout out to all of our participants in our Anything Goes + A Sentiment and DT CALL challenge. 

 We will be contacting the new DT members soon.  We will announce who will be joining our team with in a couple of weeks.  Thank you to everyone who entered.  We had so much fun looking at your creations.

Now on to the winner of the challenge..

There were so many gorgeous creations for this challenge.  It was difficult to pick a winner.

The winner of this challenge is....

#275 Judy V from Created Just 4 U

Comments from DT: This darling shaped teapot card is lovely. Great use of embellishments

Congrats! Please read the following directions.  

You have 2 weeks to complete Both steps to claim your prize

1. Leave a comment on this post so we know you have read it.

2. You have 2 weeks to email me with winner of Challenge #147 in the subject line 

so I can send you information on how to claim your prize.

Top 5 (in no particular order)

#19 KT Fit Kitty

Comments from DT: Wow, this a beautiful card. Just love those feline images

#50 Karen H

Comments from DT: there is so much I love about this project. A lot of thought went into her creation

#1 Anne C

Comments from DT: A beautiful layout, so eye catching and well balanced design

#148 Miranda Creations

Comments from DT: A brilliant Valentine box with a vintage look. It is good to see other that a card an inspiring project

#5 Asha

Comments from the DT: Classically lovely, beautiful coloring and elements.

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for challenge #148