Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog

Challenge #72

2012-02-01T07:30:00.001-05:00

Welcome to challenge #72 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Buttons & Ribbon" Challenge #71. We had some AMAZING entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artists!!

So, now on to the new Challenge. With Valentines Day just around the corner the theme time around is "Love is in the Air"!! So, dig out your hearts and all that mushy stuff and show us what you've got!
What are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Love is in the Air" Challenge we are lucky enough to have 2 sponsors...

Our first sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 Gift Certificate from Little Miss Muffet Stamps!!

And here is a little info about Little Miss Muffet Stamps!!

This little shoppe was inspired by a house full of Little Miss Muffets and arachnophobes alike. It isn't too difficult to image how I ended up here since I've been drawing and coloring from the moment I picked up a crayon. Now as I sit in my hobby room I get to share my passion with my own Little Miss Muffets who love to work along side of me.

My motto is still "A stamp a day keeps the stress away" and feel free to visit my gallery at ForgottenScraps.blogspot.com for daily inspiration.

I want to send a special thank you to Peggy (Grandma's Pearl) and Zoe (Make it Crafty) for endless hours of support, encouragement and brain storming. Thank you! They planted the seed to get this going so if needed, I can blame them for any missed hours of sleep. ;D

I hope the store works seamlessly but if there are any problems, just send me a line. It has been setup with a shopping cart and once your cart is full you can check out using PayPal checkout. Looking to send a gift to someone? There's also a button for that too!

Our second sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win a £10 voucher to spend in the Lili of the Valley Store!!

And here's a little info on Lili of the Valley...

Laila Ansbergs started Lili of the Valley in 2004 and it has grown since then to be a well respected and much loved company in the UK crafting world. All the initial designs were Laila's and they soon became really popular... at UK Craft Shows, on Crafting TV and of course on www.liliofthevalley.co.uk.

Joined by her friend Lisa Barnes, the business has expanded and Lili of the Valley now works with other artists to bring you a wide range of gorgeous designs, both for stamps and die cut designs. Laila still translates all the images into the black and white stamp designs, but the business of running Lili of the Valley now takes too long for her to design artwork too!

Lili of the Valley Ltd popularity continues to grow as crafters from around the world discover the company's lovely designs.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Laurence!
Be sure to check out her blog Laurence Cards Memories, she has some amazing work there!

Amy using Monster Love from Little Miss Muffet

Julie using Buckets of Love from Lili of the Valley

Karen using Buckets of Love from Lili of the Valley

Mags using Monster Love from Little Miss Muffet

Melanie using Armchair Bear from Lili of the Valley

Miss Sue using Armchair Bear from Lili of the Valley

Rayna using Monster Love from Little Miss Muffet

Shelby using Fairy Friends from Lili of the Valley

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC72, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #72".

Featured "Buttons & Ribbon" 2 Winners

2012-02-01T07:00:00.001-05:00

Katja is our 1st featured artist for challenge #71, "Buttons & Ribbon"! And the winner of a 7 images from Bugaboo Stamps !!

Congratulations Katja! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Natascha is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #71, "Buttons & Ribbon"! And the winner $10 to spend in the Stamp Fairy Digi Shop!!

Congratulations Natascha! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Redraw: Featured "Birds"

2012-01-31T21:11:00.002-05:00

If you are looking for our current challenge, please click here.

Unfortunately one of our Featured Artists from our "Bird" Challenge did not come forward, so I have been forced to redraw. The new Featured Artist, chosen by Mr. Random is...

Kathy D is our new featured artist for challenge #70, "Birds"! And the winner of 4 images of her choice from Stamping Dragon Designs!!

Congratulations Kathy! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

New DT Members

2012-01-20T17:20:00.003-05:00

Click HERE for our current challenge.

As you know, we had a DT call a couple challenges back. We had a some amazing entries and it was very hard to choose. But, I am happy to say that we came to decision and found our newest members! So, without further ado....

They are....

Melanie & Mags

Be sure to stop by to congratulate them and have a look around their wonderful blog! I would like to thank everyone who applied for our DT spot and be on the lookout we may be looking for another, real soon!

Challenge #71

2012-01-18T14:24:00.011-05:00

Welcome to challenge #71 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.
So very sorry that this post is going up so late...My internet connection has been down for the last couple of days...=0(

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Bird" Challenge #70. We had some AMAZING entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artists!!

So, now on to the new Challenge. This time around we want to see your Ribbons and Buttons!! So, dig out your stash and show us what you've got!
What are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Ribbons and Buttons" Challenge we are lucky enough to have 2 sponsors...

Our first sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win 7 free full size images from Bugaboo Stamps !!

And here is a little info about Bugaboo Stamp!!

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: A Short Essay

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week!

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

Our second sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win $10 to spend in the Stamp Fairy Digi Shop!!

If you would like to be notified about new digistamps, challenges, special offers, freebies and more,
please follow this link. It will take you to StampFairyWorld, a brandnew Blog where you will
always get the latest news:

http://stampfairyworld.blogspot.com/

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Rebecca!
Be sure to check out her blog Rebecca's Craft Corner, she has some amazing work there...and she's only 9!

Karen using Bugaboo Cowboy-Chaps from Bugaboo Stamps

Manuela using Sewing Sunbonnet Thread from Bugaboo Stamps

Miss Sue using Thanks a Latte from Bugaboo Stamps

And we were lucky enough to have 2 guest designers from the Bugaboo Design Team

Lola

Melissa

Amy using Toby Love Notes from Stamp Fairy

Julie using Patsy April Showers from Stamp Fairy

Rayna using Patsy April Showers from Stamp Fairy

Shelby using Patsy April Showers from Stamp Fairy

We were also lucky enough to have 2 of Stamp Fairys Design Team Members join us for this challenge...

Jess using Patches Christmas 1

Gerda using Peekers Molly

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC71, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #71".

Featured "Birds" 3 Winners

2012-01-18T13:54:00.002-05:00

Laurence is our 1st featured artist for challenge #70, "Birds"! And the winner of a images from The Cutting Cafe !!

Congratulations Laurence! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Donna is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #70, "Birds"! And the winner of 4 images of her choice from Stamping Dragon Designs!!

Congratulations Donna! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Darling Ho is our 3rd featured artist for challenge #70, "Birds"! And the winner of a $5 US Gift Certificate to Digital Delights!!

Congratulations Darling! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #70

2012-01-04T07:30:00.002-05:00

Welcome to challenge #70 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Holiday Gifts" Challenge #69. We had some AMAZING entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

As you know, during the last challenge we held a DT call. Please check back after the Thanksgiving Holiday to see who our new Team Members will be!!

So, now on to the new Challenge. Did you know that January 5th is "Bird Day" here in the US? I learned that recently and thought it would make for a great challenge theme. So, in honor of "Bird Day" for this challenge we want to see your birds!! Any king of bird you want!!
So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "BIRD" Challenge we are lucky enough to have 3 sponsors...

Our first sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win images from The Cutting Cafe !!

Be sure and check out all their great products!!

Our second sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win 4 images of their choice from Stamping Dragon Designs!!

And here's a little info on Stamping Dragon Designs...

Hi my name is Janette aka Stampin Dragon Designs/Dragons Lair Designs, I live in the UK with my two children and puddy tat I started with Graphic Design in 2001, initially creating sig tags in AOL groups, after all the red tape came in on what you could and couldn’t do with the art i decided to have a look around for something else, and found digital scrapbooking, it wasn’t long before i started making my own kits under the Dragons Lair Designs name and the rest as they say is history, last year i was introduced to digital stamps and started drawing and Stampin Dragon Designs was born I am now not only addicted to scrapbooking my photo's but making cards too all i need now is more hours in a day.

And our third sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $5 US Gift Certificate to Digital Delights!!

Welcome to Digital Delights by Louby Loo, a magical place filled with digital creations from all walks of life. We are your one stop shop for all your digital stamps and digital products which are instantly downloadable. We also have a wide range of digital papers and svg cut files for all your crafting projects. Our low prices reflect our belief that crafting should not only be fun but affordable too!!

Other services include custom blog design and custom watermarks. Why wait for snail mail? Start creating with our instant downloads today.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, April!
Be sure to check out her blog April's Crafty Escape, she has some amazing work there!

Amy using Fun with Penguins from The Cutting Cafe

Julie using Fun with Penguins from The Cutting Cafe

Karen using Dilly Duck and Ladybug from Digital Delights

Manuela using Washing Day from Stamping Dragon Designs

Rayna using Love Birds from Digital Delights

Shelby using Love Birds from Digital Delights

Miss Sue using Yoo Hoo the Owl from Stamping Dragon Designs

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC70, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #70".

Featured: Holiday Gifts

2012-01-04T07:00:00.000-05:00

Rebecca is our featured artist for challenge #69, "Holiday Gifts"! And the winner of one month free to the Digital Stamp Club or 3 images of her choice from DigiDarla!!

Congratulations Rebecca! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #69 & DT Call

2011-12-21T07:30:00.001-05:00

Welcome to challenge #69 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Merry Christmas" Challenge #68. We had some AMAZING entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Before I get on to this weeks challenge, it is with regret that I tell you that we are loosing one of our DT Members. This will be Darlene's last challenge with us. Darlene has been with this challenge blog for a long time, she was here when I took it over and I sure do hate to see her go. Her husband will be retiring soon and she is trying to cut back on some of her DT duties and I can't say that I blame her. But we do wish her well and we will miss her dearly!

With that being said, we are currently looking for a new DT member (or 2)!! If you are interested please put the letters DT on your entry to the current challenge.

Well, ready or not Christmas is here. Are you ready?? I sure am NOT!! So, to help you along, our challenge this time around is "HOLIDAY GIFTS"!! So what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "HOLIDAY GIFTS" Challenge our sponsor is DigiDarla!!

That's right, one lucky random person will win one month free to the Digital Stamp Club or 3 images of their choice from DigiDarla!!

And here's a little info about DigiDarla...

DigiDarla creates for those that Love to create! Her new community and store has been called "Digital Stamper's Heaven". Stop by and see for yourself what all the buzz is about.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

Amy using It's Better to Give

Darlene using A Toddlers Christmas

Julie using It's Better to Give

Karen using Teddy Bear with Gift

Manuela using Santa Joy

Rayna using It's Better to Give

Shelby using A Toddlers Christmas

Miss Sue using Teddy Bear with Gift

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC69, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #69".

Featured "Merry Christmas" 2 Winners

2011-12-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

Indira is our 1st featured artist for challenge #68, "Merry Christmas"! And the winner of a $10 USD Gift Certificate from Digi My World!!

Congratulations Indira! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

April is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #68, "Merry Christmas"! And the winner of 3 digi's of her choice from Some Odd Girl!!

Congratulations April! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #68

2011-12-07T07:30:00.007-05:00

Welcome to challenge #68 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Tie One On" Challenge #67. We had some AMAZING entries. I am always overwhelmed at the amount of talent out there!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

So, onto the challenge...Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner?? Is it just me, or does it seem like this year has just FLOWN by?? And I still have so much left to do for Christmas!! Well, if you haven't figured it out by now, our challenge this time around is "MERRY CHRISTMAS"!!! Well, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our ""MERRY CHRISTMAS"" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World!!

And here's a little info about Digi My World...

Digi My World opened its doors in April 2011. It was created by me, Annie
Kelly, a self taught artist, crafter and web designer. I has always
dabbled in doodling and creating from even an early age. Whatever the
craft, I have tried it. From drawing, painting, sewing, doll & pattern
making, I have tried it all. Mind you, not successful at it all, but I
sure did try it all!

Clipart has taken on a whole new art form in recent years. The world of
paper crafts have brought line art to a whole new level - being dubbed
"digital stamps". It is with all these new developments that Digi My
World was created.

I am a stay at home mom to 2 boys. My oldest son is ADD and my youngest
is autistic. It is because of my youngest son that I was not able to
initially go back into the work force. I have been selling and working
online since 2001, owning and creating for the web. If it wasn't for the
wonderful connection of the internet, I am not sure where I would be
today.

All of my digital stamps and clip art are my own creations. I get
inspired by the most random and silly things. Long trips in the car can
give me 7 -10 new mini collection ideas. It is a wondrous feeling being
inspired by the simple things in life! I hope you enjoyed visiting with
me today -- and if you are in need of some adorable and original images,
please make sure to visit Digi My World. I hope it brings a smile to your
face!

A special thanks for Courtney of Penny's Challenge Blog for allowing me
this opportunity to share my creations.
Annie

Our second sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win 3 digis of their choice from Some Odd Girl!!

You can check out their Designers here...

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Kathleen!
Be sure to check out her blog Creo by Lady Katutz, she has some amazing work there!

Kathleen has used Cold Kaylee from Some Odd Girl.

Amy using the Elf Kaylee from Some Odd Girl

Darlene using images from the Winter Kids Collection from Digi My World

Julie using using Penguin Love with Igloo from Some Odd Girl

Karen using an image from the Winter Kids Collection from Digi My World

Manuela using images from the Winter Kids Collection from Digi My World

Rayna using an image from the Winter Kids Collection from Digi My World

Shelby using images from the Winter Kids Collection from Digi My World

Miss Sue using Bright Lights Kaylee from Some Odd Girl

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC68, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #68".

Featured: Tie One On

2011-12-07T07:00:00.001-05:00

Mary is our featured artist for challenge #67, "Tie One On"! And the winner of a 5 digis of her choice from Stretch n' Bubbles!

Congratulations Mary! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Welcome to our Newest DT Member!

2011-11-30T07:22:00.002-05:00

Click HERE for our current challenge.

As you know, we had a DT call during our last challenge. We had a some amazing entries and it was very hard to choose just one. But, I am happy to say that we came to decision and found our new member! So, without further ado....

She is....

Miss Sue

Be sure to stop by to congratulate her and have a look around her wonderful blog! I would like to thank everyone who applied for our DT spot and be on the lookout we may be looking for another, real soon!

Challenge #67

2011-11-23T07:30:00.003-05:00

Welcome to challenge #67 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Give Thanks" Challenge #66. We had some AMAZING entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

As you know, during the last challenge we held a DT call. Please check back after the Thanksgiving Holiday to see who our new Team Member will be!!

So, now on to the new Challenge. Did you know that November 23rd is National Tie One On Day?? When I saw this, I thought it would make for a cute theme.
Here is a little about what "Tie One On" Day entails...

On the day before Thanksgiving, November 23rd this year, pause in the preparation of your own meal, wrap a loaf of bread or other baked good in an apron, tuck a prayer or note of encouragement in the pocket, and tie one on…an apron, of course! and deliver the wrapped bundle to someone without your bounty… a neighbor, friend or family member in need of physical or spiritual sustenance, a bit of recognition or just a kind word.

National Tie One On Day™ is a win-win, for the participant and the receiver. By embracing National Tie One On Day™, you will make someone else’s day brighter.

So, for this Challenge, we are asking you to "TIE ONE ON". You can enter whatever you like, just so long as you "TIE" something on it!! So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "TIE ONE ON" Challenge our sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win 5 images of their choice from the Stretch n' Bubbles shop!!

And here's a little info about Stretch n' Bubbles...

Stretch N Bubbles Digital Stamps

I really started “Scrapbooking/Card making” in 1996 when my dear friend Lisa Bearnson introduced to her new magazine Creating Keepsakes.. after that I was HOOKED!.. I do both scrapbooking and card making.. I have been published in many magazines, worked for Creating Keepsakes as a designer for products sold on QVC, and won many contests. I am the owner of Do You Stack Up?! Challenge blog, Free Digital Stamps blog, & Stretch N' Bubbles Digital Stamps blog/store. I quickly fell in love with the idea of digital stamps. Not having to find a spot to keep them,being able to get your product instantly, and buying one size fit's all.. I was on board! I have never taken an art class.. I just started doodling and putting them online. My free digital stamps within 2-3 days were getting 500 downloads, so I thought if there were that many people who liked my designs. I should start a little store.. and Stretch N' Bubbles was born.. Now you might ask yourself, how did you get the name Stretch N' Bubbles? Well my dad "poppie" gives all the grandchildren "magic names" and my son's magic name is Stretch, and yep you guessed it..my daughters magic name is "Bubbles".. so I put them together and came up with that name.. Thanks so much to all of you for helping support my dream..HUGS

*Alison*

stop by and check out my blogs..

Personal Blog HERE

Store HERE

Design Team HERE

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

Darlene using The Stockings

Julie using Trim the Tree

Manuela using The Stockings

Rayna using Trim the Tree

Shelby using The Stockings

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC67, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #67".

Featured "Give Thanks" 2 Winners

2011-11-23T07:00:00.002-05:00

Kathleen is our 1st featured artist for challenge #66, "Give Thanks"! And the winner of 4 images of her choice from Stamping Dragon Designs!!

Congratulations Kathleen! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Kym is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #66, "Give Thanks"! And the winner of a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World!!

Congratulations Kym! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #66 & DT Call

2011-11-09T07:30:00.000-05:00

Welcome to challenge #66 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Halloween" Challenge #65. We had some AMAZING entries. I am always overwhelmed at the amount of talent out there!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Before I get on to the new challenge, it is with regret that I tell you that this will be our team member Hannah's last challenge with us. She has decided to lighten her work load so that she can free up some time to spend with her little ones. And I absolutely can not blame her for that!! We here at Penny's wish her the best of luck and we will miss her greatly!!

With that being said, we are now looking to fill a DT position. If you are interested, please put the letters DT after your entry for this challenge.

So, onto the challenge...Can you believe that it is almost Thanksgiving?? I sure can't!! It seem as if this year has just FLOWN by! Well, if you haven't figured it out by now, our challenge this time around is "Give Thanks"!!! So whatever that may mean to you, let us see it!! Well, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "GIVE THANKS" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win 4 images of their choice from Stamping Dragon Designs!!

And here's a little info on Stamping Dragon Designs...

And for our second sponsor....

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World!!

And here's a little info about Digi My World...

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

Amy using the Pilgrim Boy from Giving Thanks a Digi My World image

Darlene using Giving Thanks from Digi My World

Hannah using It's Fall a Digi My World image

Julie using using Giving Thanks from Digi My World

Karen using Autumn Leaves, Bread & Thanksgiving Day all

from Stamping Dragon Designs

Rayna using Thanksgiving Day
from Stamping Dragon Designs

Manuela using Autumn Leaves
from Stamping Dragon Designs

Shelby using Thanksgiving Day
from Stamping Dragon Designs

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC66, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #66".

2 Featured Halloween Cards

2011-11-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

Maria is our 1st featured artist for challenge #65, "Happy Halloween"! And the winner of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of her choice from Robyn's Fetish!!

Congratulations Maria! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Sara is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #65, "Happy Halloween"! And the winner of one month free to the Digital Stamp Club or 3 images of her choice from DigiDarla!!

Congratulations Sara! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #65

2011-10-26T07:30:00.004-04:00

Welcome to challenge #65 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Apple" Challenge #64. We didn't have a lot of entries, but what we did have were GREAT! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Well, as I am sure you are all aware, Halloween is upon us. It is time for the Trick-or-Treating, Haunted Houses, Hayrides, Costumes & Candy Apples!! Halloween has always been one of my favorite Holidays, because it is so much fun and I just love to decorate my house for it. I usually make my kids their costumes, but not this year as I have just had surgery. =0( So it's off to Wal-Mart we go to find one this year. Well, if you haven't figured it out by now, our challenge this time around is HALLOWEEN!!! So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!! We want to see all those ghouls and goblins or whatever it is that Halloween means to you!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "HALLOWEEN" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of their choice from Robyn's Fetish!!

And here's a little info on Robyn's Fetish...

R obyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division ofI Did It Creations, was created and is
is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers,
designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

And for our second sponsor....

That's right, one lucky random person will win one month free to the Digital Stamp Club or 3 images of their choice from DigiDarla !!

And here's a little info about DigiDarla...

DigiDarla creates for those that Love to create! Her new community and store has been called "Digital Stamper's Heaven". Stop by and see for yourself what all the buzz is about.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Trish!
Be sure to check out her blog Diamond Dolls Crafty Space, she has some amazing work there!

Amy using a DigiDarla image

Darlene using a DigiDarla image

Hannah using a DigiDarla image

Julie using a DigiDarla image

Karen using Bearly A Pumpkin
from Robyn's Fetish

Rayna using Mark Mummy & Pumpkin Magic
from Robyn's Fetish

Manuela using Mark Mummy & Willow da Witch
from Robyn's Fetish

Shelby using Mark Mummy
from Robyn's Fetish

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC65, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #65".

Featured: Apples

2011-10-26T07:00:00.000-04:00

Sara is our featured artist for challenge #64, "Apples"! And the winner of a 3 digis of her choice from Karen's Doodles!

Congratulations Sara! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #64

2011-10-12T07:30:00.000-04:00

Welcome to challenge #64 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Anything Goes" Challenge #63. And can I just say WOW!! We had almost 500 AWESOME entries!! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

So, now on to the new Challenge. Did you know that October is National Apple Month?? Well, believe it or not it is. And remember "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." So, in honor of this yummy fruit, this time around the theme is "Apples". So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "APPLES" Challenge our sponsor is...

One lucky random person will win 3 digis of their choice from Karen's Doodles !!

And here is a little info about Karen...

Karen Johnson has been drawing all of her life. She has worked on the feature film, “Ferngully The Last Rainforest” and has created animations for Disney, Fisher Price and Mattel. She has illustrated several children’s books and is currently teaching animation at a college in Wisconsin. She started Karen’s Doodles so she could share her whimsical drawings with crafters from around the world.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

Amy using Apple of my Eye

Darlene using Apple Girl & Apple Harvest

Darlene using Apples & Pumpkins

Hannah using Apples & Pumpkins

Julie using Apple Girl

Karen using Apple of my Eye

Manuela

Rayna using Apple Girl

Shelby using Apple Harvest

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC64, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #64".

Featured: Anything Goes

2011-10-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hazel is our featured artist for challenge #63, "Anything Goes"! And the winner of a 3 digis of her choice from Some Odd Girl !

Congratulations Hazel! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Welcome to our newest DT Members!!

2011-10-06T15:06:00.001-04:00

As you know, we recently had a DT call. And, I am happy to say that after MUCH deliberation we have found 2 new members! So, without further ado....
They are....

Karen & Rayna

Be sure to stop by and congratulate these two talented ladies and have a look around their wonderful blogs! I would like to thank everyone who applied for our DT spots and be on the lookout we may be looking for another, real soon!

Challenge #63

2011-09-28T07:59:00.005-04:00

Welcome to challenge #63 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Fall" Challenge #62. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our 2 Featured Artists!!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the announcement of our new DT members.

So, now on to the new Challenge. This time around the theme is "ANYTHING GOES". Easy Peasy right?? So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "ANYTHING GOES" Challenge, our sponsor is...

That's right, one lucky random person will win 3 digis of their choice from Some Odd Girl!!

You can check out their Designers here...

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Sammibug!
Be sure to check out her blog Sammibug's Scrapshack, she has some amazing work there!

Sammi is using Star Bright Tia
from Some Odd Girl

Amy using Windy Mae
from Some Odd Girl

Darlene using Windy Mae
from Some Odd Girl

Hannah using Cheerleader Kaylee
from Some Odd Girl

Julie using Windy Mae
from Some Odd Girl

Manuela using Windy Mae
from Some Odd Girl

Shelby using Windy Mae
from Some Odd Girl

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC63, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #63".

2 Featured Fall Cards

2011-09-28T07:45:00.004-04:00

Trish Lucey is our 1st featured artist for challenge #62, "Fall"! And the winner of the Little Witch stamp from Whiff of Joy !!

Congratulations Trish Lucey! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Kym is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #62, "Fall"! And the winner of 5 images of her choice from Stretch n' Bubbles !!

Congratulations Kym! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Just a reminder...

2011-09-21T09:08:00.002-04:00

Don't forget about the Design Team Call that is going on right now...Only one more week to get your entry in for your chance to join our AWESOME and TALENTED Team!!!

Challenge #62

2011-09-14T07:53:00.004-04:00

Welcome to challenge #62 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Photo Inspiration" Challenge #61. We didn't have a lot of entries, but what we did have were GREAT! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Before we get to this weeks challenge, I would like to let you guys know that I am looking to bring on 2 more Design Team Members. If you are interested please put the letters DT after your entry. =0)

So, now on to the new Challenge. With the weather starting to change and Halloween just around the corner, the theme this week is "Fall"! So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Fall" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win Little Witch from Whiff of Joy Stamps!

And for our second sponsor....

That's right, one lucky random person will win 5 images of their choice from the Stretch n' Bubbles shop !!

And here's a little info about Stretch n' Bubbles...

Stretch N Bubbles Digital Stamps

*Alison*

stop by and check out my blogs..

Personal Blog HERE

Store HERE

Design Team HERE

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Scrappy!
Be sure to check out her blog It's a Scrappy World, she has some amazing work there!

Amy using Pumpkin
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Courtney using Pumpkin
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Darlene using Windy Day
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Darlene

Hannah using Pumpkin
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Julie using Windy Day
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Manuela

Shelby using Windy Day
from Stretch n' Bubbles

Shelby using Melinda Blowing Kisses
from Whiff of Joy

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC62, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #62".

Featured: Photo Inspiration

2011-09-14T07:44:00.003-04:00

Sammibug is our featured artist for challenge #61, "Photo Inspiration"! And the winner of a $10 digital voucher from Glitterbabe Digi's!

Congratulations Sammibug! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along!

Challenge #61

2011-08-31T07:30:00.000-04:00

Welcome to challenge #61 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Back to School" Challenge #60. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

So, for this Challenge we are going to be inspired...By what you ask?? Well, how about this photo?!

Gorgeous right?? And wait until you see what the DT has come up with, you will be amazed!!

I hope that you will be inspired and join in on our challenge.
We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Photo Inspiration" Challenge our sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 gift certificate from Glitterbabe Digi's!

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Sally!
Be sure to check out her blog Sallysbitz, she has some AMAZING work there!

Amy using Columbian Daisy

Courtney using Butterflies & Flowers

Darlene using Pretty Butterfly

Hannah using Asia

Julie using Butterflies & Flowers

Manuela using Asia

Shelby using Columbian Daisy

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC61, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #61".

Featured: Back to School

2011-08-31T07:00:00.000-04:00

Scrappy is our featured artist for challenge #60, "Back to School"! And the winner of a £10 digital voucher from DewDrop Craftz!

Congratulations Scrappy! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Redraw Featured Watermelon....

2011-08-24T07:56:00.003-04:00

If you are looking for our current challenge, please click here.

Unfortunately one of our Featured Artists from our Watermelon Day Challenge did not come forward, so I have been forced to redraw. The new Featured Artist, chosen by Mr. Random is...

Sally is our new featured artist for challenge #59, "Watermelon"! And the winner of 5 digis from Tiffany Doodles!!

Congratulations Sally! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Challenge #60

2011-08-17T07:55:00.005-04:00

Welcome to challenge #60 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Watermelon" Challenge #59. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our 2 Featured Artists!!

Before we get on to this weeks challenge, I wanted to announce that I am currently looking for sponsors for the 2012 challenges. If you or someone you know would like to sponsor one (or more) of our challenges, please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique(at)gmail(dot)com.

So, now on to the new Challenge. It's that time a year again, when the kids are going "Back to School" and I for one could not be happier!! lol I think my 3 were ready for a little time away from each other, all they seemed to do is fight the last few week of summer!! They've been back for a week and it has been so peaceful and CLEAN at my house!! So, if you haven't already guessed, this time around the challenge is "Back To School". So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Back To School" Challenge our sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win £10 digital voucher from DewDrop Craftz!

And here's a little info about DewDrop Craftz...

DewDrop Craftz is a UK based online retailer specialising in digital stamps or digi images as they are widely known, also distributors of the Cougar electronic cutting machine and accessories. We also now sell vinyl decals for the home, vehicles and soon to be papercrafts. International orders are catered for and postage costs can be quoted via email.
Find out more about the new Foil Master here
Foil Master allows you to foil items that have been printed from a laser printer or a photocopier. Special toner foils are then placed on top and run through the Foil Master to achieve some amazing finishes.

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Amy!
Be sure to check out her blog Plucking Daises, she has some AMAZING work there!

Amy

Courtney

Darlene

Hannah

Julie

Manuela

Shelby

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC60, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #60".

Two Featured Watermelon Cards

2011-08-17T07:45:00.004-04:00

Granny Goodwitch is our 1st featured artist for challenge #59, "Watermelon"! And the winner of 5 digis from Tiffany Doodles!!

Congratulations Granny! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Juelmarie is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #59, "Watermelon"! And the winner of a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World!!

Congratulations Juelmarie! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Challenge #59

2011-08-03T07:53:00.007-04:00

Welcome to challenge #59 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Alter It" Challenge #58. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Before we get to this weeks challenge, it is with regret I tell you that our design team member Julye will be leaving us. She will be truly missed and we wish her the best of luck with everything!

So, now on to the new Challenge. Today, August 3rd is National Watermelon Day!! Did you know that?? This big fruit deserves it's own big day. And, so we give pause to celebrate watermelons on National Watermelon Day. Sweet and tasty, watermelons are one of summer's favorite fruit. It's standard fare at picnics. While watermelon is over 90% water, it sure tastes good. And, what picnic would be complete without a seed spitting contest? So, in honor of National Watermelon Day this time around the theme is "Watermelons". You can choose to use actual Watermelons or just the colors of a watermelon. So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Watermelon" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, our featured artist will receive 5 digis of their choice from Tiffany Doodles!

And here's what Tiffany has to say...

I'm a self-employed web designer & photographer since 1998. It has been a dream of mine to share my doodles & drawings with the world! I look forward to seeing anything you create with my images. Please post your creations to the Tiffany Doodles Flickr Gallery - anything you've made with my digital images! I love hearing from you so don't hesitate to email me!

And for our second sponsor....

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World!!

And here's a little info about her...

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Lydia!
Be sure to check out her blog Love Lydia, she has some amazing work there!

Annie from Digi My World has just released Watermelon Day Brittney and she was nice enough to let the design team create with her before the release. Here is what they have created!!

Amy using Watermelon Day Brittney
from Digi My World

Darlene using Watermelon Day Brittney
from Digi My World

Hannah

Julie using Watermelon Day Brittney
from Digi My World

Manuela using Watermelon Day Brittney
from Digi My World

Shelby using Watermelon Day Brittney
from Digi My World

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC59, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #59".

Featured: Alter It

2011-08-03T07:44:00.004-04:00

Amy is our featured artist for challenge #58, "Alter It"! And the winner of a £10 digital voucher from DewDrop Craftz!

Congratulations Amy! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Welcome to our newest DT Members!!

2011-07-26T07:43:00.002-04:00

As you might know, we recently had a DT call. And, I am happy to say that after MUCH deliberation we have found 2 new members! So, without further ado....
They are....

Shelby & Julie

Be sure to stop by and congratulate these two talented ladies and have a look around their wonderful blogs! I would like to thank everyone who applied for our DT spots and be on the lookout we may be looking for another, real soon!

Challenge #58

2011-07-20T07:48:00.003-04:00

Welcome to challenge #58 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Happy Birthday" Challenge #57. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our 2 Featured Artists!!

As you know, there was also a DESIGN TEAM CALL during the last challenge, so be sure to check back and see who are new DT member will be. I will be posting that in the next couple of days because there where a lot of good applicants.

So, now on to the new Challenge. This time around we are "Altering It". So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Alter It" Challenge our sponsor is:

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

Darlene

Hannah

Julye

Manuela

Courtney

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC58, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #58".

Featured: Happy Birthday

2011-07-20T07:38:00.003-04:00

Lydia is our 1st featured artist for challenge #57, "Happy Birthday"! And the winner of digis from Some Odd Girl!!

Congratulations Lydia! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Katja is our 2nd featured artist for challenge #57, "Happy Birthday"! And the winner of a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World !!

Congratulations Katja! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)

Challenge #57

2011-07-06T07:30:00.002-04:00

Welcome to challenge #57 here at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.

Thank you to everyone that played along with us for our "Red, White & Blue" Challenge #56. We had some GREAT entries! Please go to the post below to see who Mr. Random has chosen as our Featured Artist!!

Before we get to this weeks challenge, it is with regret I tell you that our design team member Sharon will be leaving us. She will be truly missed and we wish her the best of luck with everything! So, with that being said we will be looking for a new team member and will be holding a DESIGN TEAM CALL during this challenge. If you are interested in being considered for our team please put the letters DT after your name on your entry.

So, now on to the new Challenge. This time around the theme is "Happy Birthday". So, what are you waiting for, let's get craftin'!!

We can't wait to see the AMAZING projects that you wonderful crafter's create!

This week... for our "Happy Birthday" Challenge, we are lucky enough to have not 1, but 2 sponsors!!

Our first sponsor is:

That's right, one lucky random person will win digis of their choice from Some Odd Girl!!

You can check out their Designers here...

And for our second sponsor....

That's right, one lucky random person will win a $10 gift certificate from Digi My World !!

Annie is new to sponsoring challenges and we are officially her first! Aren't we LUCKY!?!

And here's a little info about her...

Now... here is some AMAZING INSPIRATION from our design team:

First, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for this week, Dawn!
Be sure to check out her blog Dawn's Crafting, she has some amazing work there!

Dawn is using Flower Kaylee
from Some Odd Girl

Amy using Balloon Kaylee
from Some Odd Girl

Darlene using Balloon Kaylee
from Some Odd Girl

Darlene using Emma
from Digi My World

Hannah using Emma
from Digi My World

Julye using Balloon Kaylee from Some Odd Girl
and Cassidy from Digi My World

Manuela using Emma
from Digi My World

Courtney using Heart Kaylee
from Some Odd Girl

Please remember to use the Linky Tool and when adding a link, add the link to your project, not the link to your entire blog. You have TWO WEEKS to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC57, blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #57".

Featured: Red, White & Blue

2011-07-06T07:00:00.002-04:00

Fiona is our featured artist for challenge #56, "Red, White & Blue"! And the winner of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of her choice from Robyn's Fetish!!

Congratulations Fiona! Please email me at kallee.ko.bowtique [at] gmail [dot] com and I will forward your information along! And don't forget to snag our Winners Badge!! (It's over there on the right!) =0)