Squigglefly Challenge #20, SFC2013 Man Up!

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Hello everyone! Are you ready for this week's challenge? First let me tell you last week's winner.

 We had a fun contest last week to use a pocket somewhere on your card.  The winner was Suz, TampaStamper12 who used an adorable image called the Turtle Express.

Please contact Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.

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This week's challenge is SFC2013 Man up!

 With Father's day coming soon in June, this week's challenge is to create a card for dear ol' dad (or grandpa, or that hubby,...).  We of course always love a Squigglefly image, it's not required to play, but to be eligible for the prize, must be included.

Let's start with some inspiration from the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin crafted this beautiful card using a great image from artist Diana Carubia.  This image is called "I just called to say," what dad wouldn't love a phone call on Father's Day?  Just perfect, Pat!!

 

Jan Marshall  created this wonderful card using Mikey Cat from artist Dawn Collins.  This image comes facing both directions, which she took advantage of using both images!  Perfect.  Lots of Dad's deserve a trophy, or even more so, a gorgeous handmade card like this on Father's Day.

 

Elizabeth Hart designed a lovely scenic card using an image from artist Lynne Stansbery called Just Sailing Along.  Don't you love the layering on the plants? It really makes them stand out.  Those buttons are just too adorable.

 

Charlene Mitchell used an stunning image from Lynne Stansbery Shy Bear Collection.  This one is called Up A Creek.  Just perfect for a Father's Day Card, don't you love the cute little frogs on there?

  

Darlene Pavlick crafted this adorable card using a wonderful image from Cheryl Alger.  She's called Ride Em Cowboy.  Wouldn't a dad love this card from his little girl?

 

Tammy Hair created a beautiful card and she made the image look just like a photo, I love that layout. This image comes from artist Lynne Stansbery and it's called A Man and His Grill. In addition to the cute saying she shows, it comes with 3 more sayings that are perfect for father's!  Stunning work Tammy.

And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Dawn Collins.  This adorable image is called Deefur.  As everyone says, Dog is man's best friend, I know that goes for my dad.

  

I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC2013 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.)

Squigglefly Challenge #19-SFC1913--There is something in my pocket....

Hi all! I hope everyone had a marvelous weekend!  Are you ready to see who the winner was for last weeks challenge? The winner is...... BUNNY (Caz).... Congratulations!! Bunny used Squigglefly image: This little Piggy went shopping by Suzanne Urban.

BUNNY-Please contact Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.
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Now on to this weeks challenge--which is There is something in my pocket...we would love to see you use a pocket in your card to hold a gift card, tag, bookmark...etc....are you ready for some inspiration from Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals?  (are you ready for some picture overload?)

Kathy Bradley
Kathy used Squigglefly's FRIENDS FOREVER by Roann Mathias.
This sentiment is perfect for this cute little envelope!

Carolyn Cochran
Carolyn used Squigglefly image: DAISIES by Pamela Lehto.
Love this new image!!

Debbie Ebat
Debbie has used the new images: BEE SET and DAISIES by Pamela Lehto.
These little bees go together so well with the daisies!!

And the adorable little bookmarks that pull out.

Linda Weber
Linda has used image: PATCH DOG by Dawn Collins.
So sweet-- and  there are a whole group of new PATCH animal images - you won't want to miss seeing them all!!

and the inside:

Shirley Quarry
Shirley has used Squigglefly image: TULIP DISPLAY by Lynne Stansberry.
A great image to have in your collection--it is a great "go to" image for many occasions.

And the inside Pocket:

Nancy Williams

Nancy has used image: A TIME TO CELEBRATE  by Diane Carubia.
What a fabulous image--those bears are just precious!

Rhonda Zmikly

I have used Squigglefly's  BEE SET by Pamela Lehto.

I am so loving this new set!! There is also another image: BEE HIVE that coordinates with it!

and the inside-to show the pocket:

I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC1913 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.)

Squigglefly Challenge #18, SFC1813 It's a Monotone Kind of Day

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Hello everyone! Are you ready for this week's challenge? First let me tell you last week's winner.

 We had a fun contest last week Odd Man Out, all you needed to do was to use an odd number of items on your card.  The winner was Heather Mills for her gorgeous creations (click here) using Cheryl Alger's  image Birth of a King!

Please contest Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.

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For this week's challenge, SFC1813 It's a Monotone Kind of Day!

This week the challenge is to make a card using one color as your primary focus;  Pick whichever color you like.  Make a card using all blue items or how about a stunning card in all white?  make a card using all reds or even a card using all greens.....would be great if you also incorporate your image in the monotone type, but you can color your image as the one feature if you choose.  We of course always love a Squigglefly image, it's not required to play, but to be eligible for the prize, must be included.

Let's start with some inspiration from the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin crafted this beautiful card fold out card with an image called Blow Me a Kiss from artist Lynne Stansbery.  Don't you love all the Blues, that's perfect for the mono-tone theme.  Perfect for this week's challenge.

Jan Marshall  created this wonderful  card chosing pink as her monotone color.  She's using wonderful tones of pink and even colors her image in pinks.  Great work Jan!  This cute stamp is from artist Diane Carubia and is called Curlys Cupcake.

Elizabeth Hart designed a darling Mother's Day card using the sweetest brand new image from artist Lynne Stansbery.  How cute!  This image is called Blow Me a Kiss.  I love how she dusted her lace diecut with wonderful ink to make the shading match with her monotone theme card.  Lovely.

Charlene Mitchell used an stunning image called Butterfly Bear from artist Diane Carubia. Such beautiful shades of purple everywhere.  So cute that the butterflies on those banners match the image.  Wonderful work Charlene.

  

 Darlene Pavlick crafted this pretty in purple masterpiece using the cutest fairy.  That adorable digi-stamp comes from artist Diane Carubia and is called Fairy Wand.  Don't you love the wings?  I think they look like stained glass.  So many wonderful shades of the same color, I love it!!

Tammy Hair created a beautiful cream colored card and used an adorable dog from one of Squigglefly's newest artists, Dawn Collins.  This cute stamp is called Deefur Walking.  Be sure and check out the store as there are other images of this cute dog.  I really like the printed paper she chose!

And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Diane Carubia.  This adorable image is called Window Bear.  Here I am using all browns, papers, diecuts, and even the copic marker colors for the image.

  

I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC1813 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.)

pssst!

Wanna know a little secret?  The new images have been released in the store a little early!  This is an exciting release!  Not only are there tons of new images from the artists you know and love, but TWO NEW artists have joined us this month!  Please help us welcome Dawn Collins and
  Pamela Lehto!    We think you'll love their work as much as we do!

Odd man out-challenge #17-SFC1713

Hello!
What a great weekend! The weather here was amazing--72 ish on Saturday--no more snow in the forecast--whoohoo!! So, the winner from last weeks challenge is: HEIDI! Heidi used: My Favorite Kind of Weather by Cheryl Alger. Congrats Heidi--Please email Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.
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Now for this weeks challenge brought to you by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals...Odd man out...meaning we would like you to make a card/project that uses images or elements in odd numbers. Here is some inspiration  to get you started.

Shirley Quarry

Shirley has used SF image: COTTAGE WINDOW by Deena Pereault.

Kathy Bradley

Kathy has used SF image: MAILBOX by Diana Garrison.

Nancy Williams

Nancy has used SF image: LET'S GET COOKIN by Mike Eustis.

Debbie Ebat

Debbie has used SF image: NO 2 PENCIL AND A DREAM by Cheryl Alger.

Linda Weber

Linda has used SF image: DOVE by Diana Garrison.

Carolyn Cochran

Carolyn has used SF image: BACK YARD VACATION by Cheryl Alger.

Rhonda Zmikly

I have used SF image: DOVE by Diana Garrison.

I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC1713 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.) 

Squigglefly challenge #16-SFC1613-April showers bring May flowers...

HELLO! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends! Mine was a busy one...but seems like there is always a big list to do on the weekends. I hope you all enjoyed our challenge last week--Mothers Day cards.
Are you ready to see who was the winner of that challenge?   Jo Ann Sinclair . Jo Anne used Story Time  by Lynne Stansbery .

Thanks for playing along--Congrats!! Please email Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.

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Now for this weeks challenge brought to you by Holley's Hobbyists. Here is what Holley said about the challenge: I will give you one of two choices--show me your showers--anything in blue (or water theme), i.e. a  blue colored card or card using water theme or rain;  OR go with May Flowers- a card that has any flowers on it--in the image, in the embellishments, on the card stock, in the saying? surprise me!

So, here is some inspiration to get you going:

Holley Barnhart 

Holley has used  MAILBOX  by Diana Garrison. I love how she put the image on the side!

Tammy Hair

Tammy used POLLY'S SWIM IN THE BATH by Cheryl Alger. What a great way to embellish this card, by adding the flags.

Charlene Mitchell

Charlene used A WEE BIT O RAIN by Mike Eustis and the sentiment: NEVER DANCED IN THE RAIN

What a perfect combo for this card!

Pat Martin
Pat used HAVE YOU HEARD by Cheryl Alger. I love how the image and the papers work perfectly together!

Jan Marshall

Jan used  WHO BURST YOUR BALLOON by Cheryl Alger. I love how she added the little tag!

Elizabeth Hart

Elizabeth used AVERY'S MAY FLOWER by Cheryl Alger. I love the design of this card!

Darlene Pavlick
   Darlene used WHAT A CATCH by Diane Carubia. What a super fun image, colored up just perfectly!

                                                                 
I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC1613 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.) 

Squigglefly Challenge #15, SFC1513 Mother May I?

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Hello everyone! Are you ready for this week's challenge? First let me tell you last week's winner.

 We had a fun contest last week to follow a Recipe--it included using two brads, patterned paper, and a tag.  The winner was Pammie with her creation using a wonderful image from artist Cheryl Alger called Birthday Gifter.

 

Please contest Holly at usyungs@gmail.com for your prize.

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For this week's challenge, SFC1513 Mother May I?

This week the challenge is to create a card for Mother's Day.  That could include a card for any mom in your life--your mom, grandmother, the newest mom in your family, or perhaps that dear friend who just had a baby!  Think of a wonderful card they would just love to get and make it for them!  As usual we would love to see a Squigglefly image, it's required to win a prize but not required to play along.

 

Let's start with some inspiration from Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals:
 

 KATHY

Kathy created this beauty in blue with  a wonderful stamp from artist Robin Williams called Pretty Tulips.

LINDA

Linda created this funny and super adorable card using Fawn Palmer's image called A Monkey Lover.  In addition to the cute sentiment "you are chimply marvelous!"   it also comes with another saying "Happy Birthday to my prime mate!"  All for just $3.  Too cute. 

NANCY

Nancy's card shows a beautiful mom and child. She's using Squigglefly image Baby of Mine.

 CAROLYN

 Carolyn created this beautiful card using Time for Spa for Spa from artist Lynne Stansbery.  Wouldn't every mom love that?

 

 

DEBBIE
Debbie created this amazing card with Squigglefly image Not so Small by artist Cheryl Alger.  I love the personal note she added.

 

SHIRLEY

Shirley has used Squigglefly image Time for Spa for Spa from artist Lynne Stansbery, gorgeous work!

 

RHONDA

Rhonda created this great card using artist Cheryl Alger's image called Back Yard Vacation.  Perfect for those mom's who love birds.

  

I hope these cards have inspired you to make a card to play along this week.  You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one stamp from Squigglefly!

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries. We love that you are helping us spread the word about Squigglefly! However, many of the galleries require passwords and not all of us at Squigglefly belong to every gallery or group. To help us make sure we don't miss your artwork, we are asking that if you do use an online gallery that you leave us a comment on the challenge post. That way we'll be sure to have a member of the Squigglefly team who is a member of that gallery (SCS, CDAC, PCP, etc) can validate your entry.

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC1513 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

2) You don't *have* to include a Squigglefly image on your creation, but in order to qualify for the prize you will need to use one! You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify! Don't have one? There are several FREEBIES you can grab from the Squigglefly store, hop on over there. Those images will qualify you for the prize.

3) You have one week to complete the challenge and it will close Sunday evening. The winner will be announced at the same time the new challenge post comes up...so be sure to check back EVERY Monday to see if you are a winner!

4) Please leave a direct link to your entry in the comments below. The linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please.)