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Monday, February 25, 2013

Squigglefly Challenge #8, SFC0813 Get in Shape!

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Hello everyone.  We have some news this week, first we want to thank Lisa M for being on our design team.  We are going to miss her and wish her well and look forward to seeing her join us in the challenges. And now we would like to welcome our newest team member Darlene Pavlick.  I can't wait for you to see her wonderful creations!!  She's joining the Holley Hobbyists with her beautiful cards this week.
 
So, are you ready for this week's challenge?
Well first let me tell you about last week's winner.  The contest last week was to make a card using a sentiment.  The winner was Linda O, who created a great card using two Squigglefly images Another Birthday by Joy Hall and Valentine Pup from artist Linda Birkinshaw.
 
  The winner can contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.
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Now, on to this week's challenge, SFC0813 Get in Shape!

This week we want to change the basic shape of our cards.  So, to make a card for this week's challenge, create a card in any size EXCEPT A2 (standard 4.25x5.5 rectangle);  How about a square card or something round, something tall or cut something with a die-cut?  Surprise me....
 
Let's start with some examples made by the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin crafted this beautiful round card using artist Cheryl Alger's adorable teddy bear called Juggling Heart Bear.  Isn't he adorable?  I think this card would have made a great valentine too.  It looks full of love!

 
Jan Marshall  created this, a beautiful wine bottle décor, and it's not A2 sized! It uses a great image from artist Gayle Search called Vineyards and Grapes.  What a great way to make a card and a gift wrap in one!

 
Elizabeth Hart designed a perfect long card using Gayle Search's image "Vineyards and Grapes." She made a tall card into a long card!  Wonderful idea.  Perfect for a Birthday.
 
Charlene Mitchell designed this pretty card with an adorable image. She's using a brand new image that will go on sale this week when the March stamps are presented this week.  This wonderful stamp is part of a beautiful set of flowers and sentiments designed by artist Elisabeta Kushner.
 
 Darlene Pavlick crafted this stunning card using a Spellbinders die-cutter to create the wonderful shape.  This image is called Plant a Seed of Love designed by artist Cheryl Alger. I love how she made this card a get well card by adding the sentiment.  Stunning work. Welcome to our design team!!

 
Tammy Hair created this adorable heart shaped card. She is using a sweet image from artist Cheryl Alger called Noah's Big Heart.  Don't you love the awesome texture on that heart card?  how about those adorable green hearts that perfectly match his t-shirt?

 
And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Fawn Palmer.  This sexy image is called I'll blow you a kiss.  The card itself it 8.5 inches tall and would fit in a standard legal envelope.  The border is punched out and held onto the card with the two spots that have pink hearts.
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 SFC0813 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.)

Monday, February 18, 2013

Squigglefly challenge #7-SFC0713-Use a Sentiment


  Hi all-I would like to start by announcing that there were SO MANY awesome card entries this last week that used SF images!!! You all deserve a big round of applause.....clap clap clap!!!

Since there can only be one winner, we have picked PAMMIE.  Pammie used two Squigglefly images:
CONGRATS PAMMIE!
 Please contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your two images.
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Now on to this weeks challenge: To use a Sentiment.

 (you must use a Squigglefly sentiment to qualify for this weeks challenge.)
We have lots of inspiration for you, brought to you by Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals----here we go.....

                                                                                                            DEBBIE

      Debbie used the Sentiment and image  included in the set: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL by Lynne Stansbery.

                                                                                                          NANCY
                                       Nancy used sentiment and the image from the set MY DOGGIE by Lynne Stansbery
Linda used sentiment DREAM CREATE IMAGINE by Roanne Mathias
Kathy used SF image DOODLE BLOOM By Jane Beljo
and sentiment is FRIENDS FOREVER by Roann Mathias
Shirley used both the sentiment and image called WARM FEET MEANS WARM DOG by Lynne Stansbery
Carolyn has used SF image: PANSY FAIRY by Fawn Palmer

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 this week, to be eligible for the prize, please use at least one sentiment 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 SFC0713 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.)















Monday, February 11, 2013

Squigglefly Challenge #6, SFC0613 Pink and Black

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Hello everyone.  Are you ready for this week's challenge? Well, it's going to be a great one.  Last week we didn't have a winner to the challenge, so this week's winner will get a double prize.  That's right, two goodies from the Squigglefly store!
 
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Now, on to this week's challenge, SFC0613 Pink and Black Combo!

To make a card for this week's challenge, please create a card using pink and black.  It's that easy.  As always, we encourage use of a Squigglefly image, to win the prize you must use one, but to play along, it's not required. 
 
Let's start with some examples made by the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin crafted this beautiful card using artist Cheryl Alger's adorable stamp called I love you this much girl.   Doesn't she look great in pink and black?  It's just perfect in polka dots too.  What a great valentine!  Perfect for this week's challenge.
 
Jan Marshall  created a this lovely card with a wonderful image from artist Cheryl Alger.  This image is called Sassy Sally's Heart Balloon.   Jan dressed it up by adding some additional balloons to the one little Sally is holding.  She makes a beautiful birthday card.
 
Elizabeth Hart designed a perfect pink and black card using Have a Heart Boy from artist Cheryl Alger. I love the three pearls she added on the side and the beautiful bow.  Any boy bringing me cookies this week is sweet!
 
Charlene Mitchell designed this pretty card with an adorable image.  Artist Diane Carubia created this image  and it is called Puppy Rose.  I just love her use of Stitching.  In addition to making this a Happy Birthday card, I also think this image would be gorgeous for a Valentine!
 
Lisa Minkler crafted this stunning card using a stamp from newest artist Gayle Search.  This image is called Bush Shack.  I love her amazing coloring and wonderful attention to detail. 
 
Tammy Hair created this cute card using Bandits Mischievous Smile.  How adorable!  That card sure is purrrfect!  But guessing on the smile on that cat's face, he's up to something....wonder what he's got going on for Valentine's day.
 
And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image(s) from artist Gayle Search from her collection called Cute Elephant Set.  She has a whole bunch of adorable elephants and a couple of matching accessories too!  The whole set is available for only $3.
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 SFC0613 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.)

Monday, February 4, 2013

Use this Recipe (Circle,flower,button) for the Squigglefly Challenge-SFC0513-

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend--we had a busy one! Did you get the chance to check out all the new awesome images released Saturday over at Squigglefly? You'll LOVE 'EM!! I know I do!

I would like to congratulate Heather Mills for being the winner of last weeks challenge-Have a heart.           Heather used squigglefly's image FASHIONISTA  for her gorgeous card!

  Please contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.
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Now, on to this weeks challenge SFC0512 is a Recipe challenge...use a flower, button and a circle.
Easy Peasy---right?!!
Ok, so we have a new DT member to announce...Nancy Williams!! We are so happy to have you with us Nancy! 
Ready for some inspiration? Here we go....

NANCY 
Nancy has used Squigglefly image: KISSY FISH by Diana Garrison
I just love the circle card, and what a fun image to share!!!


DEBBIE
Debbie has used Squigglefly image: LADYBUG IN LOVE by Cheryl Alger
What a fantastic image, and I love all the buttons and edging!!

SHIRLEY
Shirley has used Squigglefly image: SWEETS TO THE SWEET by Lynne Stansbery
What a great image-doesn't that cupcake look good enough to eat?!!

KATHY
Kathy has used Squigglefly image: I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH GIRL by Cheryl Alger
What a gorgeous image--love the colors used here!!

Carolyn has used Squigglefly image: SKETCHY INSECTS by Gayle Seach
How fun & there are several more insects included in this set as well!


Linda has used Squigglefly image: PLANT A SEED OF LOVE by Cheryl Alger
I love this new image-it could be used for so many occasions!

RHONDA
I have used Squigglefly image: SALLY'S LETTER by Cheryl Alger
What a fantastic image to use for a birthday, thinking of you, or as I did...Valentines!

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 SFC0513 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.)





Saturday, February 2, 2013

New Artist - Gayle Seach!

If you're looking for our challenge, please scroll below.

Squigglefly has a bunch of new images in the shop today, and we are excited to introduce a new artist - Gayle Seach!  Gayle has some darling whimsical images and some extremely detailed images perfect for those hard to make masculine cards.

There are lots of great images for Valentines Day from all of our artists this month!  Come browse Squigglefly's newest images HERE!