Thursday, November 13, 2014

The Double - Top Pick

Well it was a disappointing turnout for this challenge so instead of a Top 3 we have a Top Pick for you



Congratulations Hellie - thanks for joining in.

Don't forget to pop back later for a new challenge going live today.

Thursday, November 06, 2014

Colour Challenge #99


Before we get started let me tell you that we are having a 
DT CALL
Please just add DT after you name when you link up if you would like to be considered for the team.
Please also note that if you should wish to try out for a position on the team participation in ALL challenges this month is necessary - thank you.

Good morning and welcome to a new month of challenges here at CAS - Colours & Sketches! This month we have the lovely Lizy hosting and her first set of colours are...

Deadline:  Wednesday, November 12, 2014 18:00 GMT

While we've indicated the colours using Stampin' Up names, you do not have to use Stampin' Up products for your cards. Please do use colours that are close. You may also use black or white on your card. However, in order to be considered for our weekly Top Three winners, you must not use any other colours.
Please note the last colour is METALLIC GOLD.

Here is some inspiration from the design team to get your creative juices flowing:

~ taking a break ~





Now it's your turn! We'd love to see what you create!

Please remember our challenge rules:
  • You must create a Clean and Simple styled card - sorry, but no scrapbook pages, tags, 3D projects, etc.
  • You must use stamping on your card.
  • Submit your entry using the linky tool provided below.
  • Do not link up your whole blog, only the specific post that includes your submission.
  • Please include a link to this challenge blog in your post.
  • Your card should be new - do not link to a card that is older than this post.
  • You are free to upload to any other challenges.
  • You may enter this challenge as many times as you'd like - as long as each entry is new.
  • To help us comment on your creation, please turn off word verification.

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Top Three Winners - Colours Challenge #96 and Sketch Challenge #97

Hello!  We apologize for the unexpected delay in announcing our winners from the past two challenges.  So without further ado, let's get to business...

Here are the winners from Colours Challenge #96 
(in numerical order of entry into the challenge):


Perfect Pear - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems
 



And now, the winners from Sketch Challenge #98:
(once again, in numerical order of entry into the challenge)





A hearty congratulations goes out to all of our winners!  
Please feel welcome to display our winners' badge on your blog:

Winners Blog Button

We have a new challenge starting Thursday morning, and we hope you'll join us for it! 

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Challenge #98 - THE DOUBLE

It's my last week - next month will be hosted by Lizy. Thanks for all your wonderful entries while I've been hostess - I'm going out with a bang with not only colours but a sketch too - please use both.


Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 18.00 GMT

While we've indicated the colours using Stampin' Up names, you do not have to use Stampin' Up products for your cards. Please do use colours that are close. You may also use black or white on your card. However, in order to be considered for our weekly Top Three winners, you must not use any 
other colours.
Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch when creating your card.

Here is some inspiration from the design team to get your creative juices flowing:







Now it's your turn! You have until 18:00 GMT Wednesday, November 5, to share your artwork with us. We'd love to see what you create!

Please remember our challenge rules:
  • You must create a Clean and Simple styled card - sorry, but no scrapbook pages, tags, 3D projects, etc.
  • You must use stamping on your card.
  • Submit your entry using the linky tool provided below.
  • Do not link up your whole blog, only the specific post that includes your submission.
  • Please include a link to this challenge blog in your post.
  • Your card should be new - do not link to a card that is older than this post.
  • You are free to upload to any other challenges.
  • You may enter this challenge as many times as you'd like - as long as each entry is new.
  • To help us comment on your creation, please turn off word verification.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 18.00 GMT


Thursday, October 23, 2014

Challenge #97 Sketch

It's nearly the end of my time for this month - next week don't forget is a 5th Thursday and that's when we do The Double - so don't miss that!
Meanwhile here's the sketch we have for you this week



Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 18.00 GMT



Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch when creating your card.


Here is some inspiration from the design team to get your creative juices flowing:



~ taking a break ~




Now it's your turn! You have until 18:00 GMT Wednesday, October 29, to share your artwork with us. We'd love to see what you create!

Please remember our challenge rules:
  • You must create a Clean and Simple styled card - sorry, but no scrapbook pages, tags, 3D projects, etc.
  • You must use stamping on your card.
  • Submit your entry using the linky tool provided below.
  • Do not link up your whole blog, only the specific post that includes your submission.
  • Please include a link to this challenge blog in your post.
  • Your card should be new - do not link to a card that is older than this post.
  • You are free to upload to any other challenges.
  • You may enter this challenge as many times as you'd like - as long as each entry is new.
  • To help us comment on your creation, please turn off word verification.

Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 18.00 GMT


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Challenge #95 - Sketch - Top 3 Winners

Here are our favourites from our recent sketch challenge

(In numerical order)



Congratulations ladies - please grab your winners badge from the side bar.

Don't forget - there is still time to take part in this week's colour challenge - details HERE

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Challenge #96 Colours

You may have noticed that we have been a DT member down - sadly we have said goodbye to Karen. She will be greatly missed and the rest of the DT would like to thank her for her time here and wish her all good things in the future.
Well we are half way through the month now and it's time for some more colours - take a look at these:


Deadline: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014, 18.00 GMT

While we've indicated the colours using Stampin' Up names, you do not have to use Stampin' Up products for your cards. Please do use colours that are close. You may also use black or white on your card. However, in order to be considered for our weekly Top Three winners, you must not use any other colours.

Here is some inspiration from the design team to get your creative juices flowing:







Now it's your turn! You have until 18:00 GMT Wednesday, October 22, to share your artwork with us. We'd love to see what you create!

Please remember our challenge rules:
  • You must create a Clean and Simple styled card - sorry, but no scrapbook pages, tags, 3D projects, etc.
  • You must use stamping on your card.
  • Submit your entry using the linky tool provided below.
  • Do not link up your whole blog, only the specific post that includes your submission.
  • Please include a link to this challenge blog in your post.
  • Your card should be new - do not link to a card that is older than this post.
  • You are free to upload to any other challenges.
  • You may enter this challenge as many times as you'd like - as long as each entry is new.
  • To help us comment on your creation, please turn off word verification.

Deadline: Wednesday, October 22nd, 18.00 GMT


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Challenge #94 Colours - Top 3 Winners

Here are our favourites from last week's colour challenge

(In numerical order)

Rule the World - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

2014 Card 135 - SU Simply Sketched

Congratulations ladies - please grab your winners badge from the side bar.

Don't forget our current Sketch Challenge - details -HERE

Thursday, October 09, 2014

Challenge #95 Sketch

Good morning crafters - thank you for all the lovely colour entries last week, it's lovely visiting you all. Are you up for another challenge? How about this sketch?


Deadline: Wednesday, October 15th, 2014, 18.00 GMT


Please feel free to flip or rotate the sketch when creating your card, but we must be able to recognise the original sketch in your finished card.

Here is some inspiration from the design team to get your creative juices flowing:







Now it's your turn! You have until 18:00 GMT Wednesday, October 15, to share your artwork with us. We'd love to see what you create!

Please remember our challenge rules:
  • You must create a Clean and Simple styled card - sorry, but no scrapbook pages, tags, 3D projects, etc.
  • You must use stamping on your card.
  • Submit your entry using the linky tool provided below.
  • Do not link up your whole blog, only the specific post that includes your submission.
  • Please include a link to this challenge blog in your post.
  • Your card should be new - do not link to a card that is older than this post.
  • You are free to upload to any other challenges.
  • You may enter this challenge as many times as you'd like - as long as each entry is new.
  • To help us comment on your creation, please turn off word verification.

Deadline: Wednesday, October 15th, 18.00 GMT


Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Challenge #93 winners

As we only had three entrants who participated in last week's Sketch challenge I am guessing that you didn't like it very much! Sorry, I promise I will try harder next time with a sketch which you can all have a go with. As is usual when we have less than 5 entries We have chosen just one winner this week and it is 



Well done Flo, we all loved your card. Please take the winners badge.
Our new challenge will be starting tomorrow, no prizes for guessing but it's another sketch challenge, and we do hope to see a few more entries this time 😉