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Squigglefly Challenge #3--A recipe card

2012-01-23T08:00:00.007-06:00

Howdy all!
First we would like to announce the winner of last weeks challenge put on for you by Holley's Hobbyists

-and the winner is....Deirdre! You can check out Deirdre's OH SO CUTE card HERE! She used Jane Beljo's Noah's Ark image found at Squigglefly.

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

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Well, it is Monday already--and that means Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals have a new challenge for you today!!
The challenge is.... a recipe-
1.use ribbon or twine
2.glitter (something sparkly)
3. a brad somewhere on the card
And WOW has my DT came up with some excellent inspiration-please stop by their blogs and check out their blogs as well!

First up we have LINDA using an image drawn by SF artist FAWN PALMER-Daisy and Daphne

Second up is KATHY using a new image by SF artist CHESNEY YOUNG-Dandelion

next up is TERRI using SF artist JANE BELJO'S new image-Space Pack

next DT member DEBBIE used a new image by SF artist BETSY LePLATT-Heart Candy

next we have SHARON using a new image by SF artist BETSY LePLATT-Spring Mouse

and finally my card (Rhonda)-using an image by SF artist JANE BELJO-Space Pack

We hope you have enjoyed our creations for you today and hope that will enter our challenge as well! Here are the details to enter:

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 Squigglefy 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 SFC0312 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.)

We can't wait to see your project!

SFC0212 Squigglefly Challenge #2 for 2012, Button It Up!

2012-01-16T06:00:00.004-06:00

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Are you ready for a new contest? Well, first let me say who won last week. Thanks for all who participated last week in our first contest of 2012. The winner is #14 Allie!! Allie made a beautiful Many Thanks card with that adorable frog! She used Froggy Flowers from artist Eline Pellinkhof.

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

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Now, on for this week's challenge, this week the theme is called "Button it Up!"

This fun topic has a double meaning, either you can make a winter theme card using any image that makes use of a winter coat, Brrrrr; or you can totally go in the other direction and use a button theme. By button theme, I mean use anything with buttons: real buttons, big buttons, tiny buttons, button stamp images, button printed ribbon, button brads, button sayings, just show me the buttons!

Here's some wonderful samples to inspire you. Check out the fun ideas from this year's team, the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin used a wonderful winter image called Polar Bears. That sure makes me need a coat!

Theresa Gerber used The Old Sot and Household Sayings 1 & 2 from Lynn Stansbury

Shawna Sealander did an amazing button covered card and an adorable button saying inside her card using the image "Daisy & Daphne" by Fawn Palmer. Here's two images showing the front of her card and the great saying she added.
Charlene Mitchell used Shy Bear image "Two to Tango" and saying "My Punny Valentine 6" from artist Lynn Stansbury Tammy Hair made this adorable button adorned card with tiny buttons using a great image and matching saying called "Cute Crawlers"

And lastly, I (Holley from Holley's Blog) made this cutie from a wonderful set of images called "Birdhouses"

I hope these samples leave you guys with some wonderful ideas for making a card in our challenge this week.

Here's some rules for playing in our challenge:

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 Squigglefy 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 SFC0212 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.)

We can't wait to see your project!

HUGE RELEASE!

2012-01-13T20:15:00.002-06:00

Holy cow! We have a ginormous release this week with TONS of awesome images that are sure to spark your creativity!

Challenge #1 for 2012

2012-01-09T08:00:00.022-06:00

Challenge #1-Thank You cards
WOW-can you believe that it is already the 9th of January?? And we sure haven't had much "winter" weather here in Michigan!! ( I know Holly loves to get snow, but me, not so much.)

Well, we have our first challenge today and I thought that it would be perfect to start the New Year out with Thank You cards for all of those wonderful crafty items we recieved for Christmas...

Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals are up today to share with you some inspiration...

LINDA
Using Eugene-By: Sandy Sommerfeld

TERRI
Using an image from My Punny Valentine Set 1 By: Lynn Stansbery

SHARON

Using Polyanthus-By: Jane Beljo

DEBBIE
Using Sending My Love- By: Angela Donato

KATHY

Using Artic Greetings- By: Alecia Blake

RHONDA

Using BRR!!- By: Sandy Sommerfeld

That's it for today, folks, so get out your SF digis and make a card for the challenge! Please tag your creations SFC0112 so that we can find them in the galleries!

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently***

We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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 SFC0112 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!

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.)

New Year, New Images, New Artists!

2012-01-07T00:46:00.003-06:00

We're Back! And what better way to start the new year than with a huge release of new images, including art by 4 new superstars?

We want to welcome Fawn Palmer, Eszter Czokas, Sandy Sommerfeld, and Monica Estill to the Squigglefly family of talented artists! The FABULOUS Design Team has been having a blast using the new images, and we know you will too! And if you need a little inspiration, just check out the gorgeous cards made by the Design Team in this month's blog posts, or head over to Squigglefly.com's Idea Gallery for even more!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-19T06:30:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone! We'd like to congratulate the winner of this year's final challenge, Anne
who made a darling Christmas card using Mouse of Hearts by Diane Carubia. Anne, please contact Holly at usyungs@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Squigglefly will be taking a break from the challenges until after the Christmas holiday. We will be back on January 9th with a new Design Team and a new challenge! In the meantime, come check in on us at Facebook! We'll be posting samples there and when we reach 250 we'll get an exclusive freebie!

We wish you all a Christmas that's filled with blessings and a new year bright with promise!

Squigglefly Challenge #128 - SFC128 - Clean & Simple Holiday Theme

2011-12-12T06:30:00.018-06:00

This marks our LAST challenge for 2011

before we all take a break for the holiday season.

(No worries - Squigglefly will be back in January with more challenges.)

Before we announce this week's challenge, please join me in thanking and congratulating the winner of last week's SKETCH challenge, LINDA W. Linda's card featured Squigglefly's Shy Bear Snowy Playmate image by artist Lynne Stansbery.

LINDA W., please contact Holly for your image.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Remember, to win you must use a Squigglefly image

(our free digi images count, too!)

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC128 - Clean & Simple Holiday Theme

Create a CLEAN and SIMPLE card that reflects the upcoming holiday season, whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year's.

Let's see what CAS (clean and simple) means to you!

This is my last post as a Squigglefly Team Leader, and my team's (Marlene's Marvels) final challenge.

I've so enjoyed leading this group and providing these challenges to you all every other week over the last six months, and I know I speak for Heather and her team (Heather's Headliners), as well.

Thank you Holly, for having given me this opportunity, and thank you, everyone all for your support and for joining in on our challenges!

DEENA, our multi-talented little DT member not only drew this image for Squigglefly, she also made the card! I love the embossed background and pretty red against contrast against the white.

Image used is COUNTRY CHURCH by artist Deena Perreault.

RHONDA did double duty for us this week. (She's such a teacher's pet....heehee.)

For her first card, she used I Heart Christmas Trees by artist Jane Beljo for her clean and simple card.

I love how she used different colors to break up the tree, making that the focus.

For her second card, she used Christmas Medley, a soon-to-be-released image by artist Jess Holland.

Watch for it in the store soon...perhaps this coming Saturday. *wink wink

Jan used Rotund Santa by artist Bonita Jones for her card this week.

I don't know about you, but this card just makes me giggle! I love this little guy, and he's shown off perfectly on this clean and simple creation.

Jane shows us that you don't have to stick with the traditional red/green Christmas colors in order to create a beauty. She used Candy Canes by artist Lynne Stansbery.

Rebecca added some adorable embellishments to her clean and simple card. Gotta love that miniature hat & mitts! She used I Can Explain by artist Chesney Young.

And for my final card, Marlene (yeah, that's me) used Kris Kringle by artist Marla Shega and Be Naughty by artist Chesney Young. (The inside reads: Save Santa the trip!) The sentiment is not yet available, but will be soon! (Hint: Perhaps this coming Saturday?)

This has long been one of my favorite Squigglefly images. It is so easy to color as there is much pre-shading the artist has done for us in her image.

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***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently***

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC128 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!
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 #127 - SFC127 - Based on a Song

2011-12-04T18:10:00.040-06:00

Happy Monday! Time for a new Squigglefly Challenge!

Time for us to announce the winner of last week's Winter Wonderland Challenge
(one of our most poular challenges ever!)
This week's winner is: NanaConnie
NanaConnie created an arctic scene using"Polar Christmas" by artist Marla Shega.

NanaConnie, please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

To win you must use a Squigglefly image (our free digi images count, too!)

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge.
We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC127 - Based on a Song!

Create your project based on song lyrics- Rock, Pop, Disco- any song that inspires you!
(HINT- A Christmas song could inspire a holiday card, Happy Birthday or
He's a Jolly Good Fellow could inspire a birthday card.)
The name of the song DOES NOT need to appear on your actual project-
but please tell us which song inspired you!

Pat was inspired by the song, "Puff the Magic Dragon" and she used the image "Christmas Dragon" drawn by artist Rachel Goble. Just love how the dragon is just chilling on the fence with the gifts. Can you believe this is Pat's first easel card?

Debbie was inspired by the classic, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" so she used "Kris Kringle" by artist Marla Shega. Love the vintage look of Santa combined with the embossing.

Peggy was inspired by the song, "Feliz Navidad" so she made her card using "Here We Come A-Caroling" by artist Lynne Stansbery. Interesting bands of color and how about those angled letters?

Tammy shows us her sense of humor from her choice of her inspiration song: "In Heaven There Ain't No Beer" and from her image choice: "Glad Tidings and Good Beer" by artist Suzanne Urban. Beautiful coloring and I love the clean and simple lines (and they are straight- amazing with all that beer available!)

Holley was inspired by the song, "O' Christmas Tree" and she used the image "Trimming the Tree" drawn by artist Rachel Goble. I love the extra touch of elegance from the scalloped borders and the tiny red buttons.

Stephanie was inspired by the song, "Let it Snow" and caught the spirit with an image by artist Cheryl Alger called "Catching Snow". The kraft background is the perfect way to pop the brightly colored layers. Very vibrant and fun!

Terri turned the lights down and used the song, "Santa Baby" by singer Eartha Kitt. Terri chose "Badonkadonk" by artist Chesney Young and accessorized with "Santa Hat Accessory" by artist Crissy Armstrong. Terri added flocking to the Santa hat and glitz to the dress. Who are you giving this card to Terri?

Heather (that's me) was inspired by the song, "Deck the Halls", so I used, "Deck the Halls" by artist Robin Willis. I love adding texture to metallic paper.

The term for our current Squigglefly design team will be coming to a close at the end of the year. This challenge is the last challenge for Heather's Headliners and I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team: Tammy, Holley, Stephanie, Terri, Pat, Debbie and Peggy for all for their creativity and hard work during this design term. I would also like to thank my co- design team lead Marlene for her sense of humor and dedication to building the best design team. Thanks to Holly for giving me the chance to be a design team lead for Squigglefly. It has been an interesting 6 months and Holly, Marlene and I have shared many laughs, a few tense moments, and experienced some stuff that defies explanation but what an interesting journey it has been! Thanks to the whole team and to everyone who plays in our weekly challenges.

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently***

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC127 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!
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 #126 - SFC126 - Winter Wonderland

2011-11-28T06:00:00.004-06:00

It's that time again! Time for a NEW Squigglefly Challenge!

Before we announce this week's challenge, please join me in thanking and congratulating the winner of last week's SKETCH challenge, KATHY BRADLEY! Kathy's card featured Squigglefly's This One is Mine image by artist Lynne Stansbery.

Kathy, please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge and for reminding everyone of the great free Squigglefly digi's available.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image (our free digi images count, too!)

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC126 - Winter Wonderland!

Winter weather is coming, at least in some parts of North America. Let's see a card with a winter scene. Snow? Ice? Winter sporting events? Someone freezing their butt off?

Be creative...show us something that makes us shiver!

My team, Marlene's Marvels, went all out this week to showcase some of Squigglefly's coolest (get it? COOLest.....heehee....I'm easily amused) images! Let's see what you can do!

DEENA used Old Fashioned Winter Girl by artist Inger Harding.

Stunning reds and a white embossed background really make this card!

RHONDA used Trimming the Tree by artist Rachel Goble.

Adorable card - and I just love that little calendar she added!

REBECCA used Christmas Truck by artist Michelle Bertuzzi.

A pretty card with subdued colors that reminds me of "vintage".

Janice used Shy Bear:Snowy Playmate by artist Lynne Stansbery.

The use of color in this card just amazes me.

JANE used Catching Snow by artist Cheryl Alger.

I just love the big red balls she placed to make the image really pop!

And finally, MARLENE (me) used Hustle Bustle Holidays by artist Lynne Stansbery.

This was probably one of my biggest challenges, ever.

Some of those itty bitty parts really challenged my old-fart eyes! (But, boy was it fun!)

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently***

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC126 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!
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 #125 - SFC125 - ETCH MY SKETCH!

2011-11-21T08:00:00.002-06:00

Happy Monday and welcome to this week's Squigglefly Challenge.

Before we announce this week's challenge, please join me in thanking and congratulating the winner of last week's BIRTHDAY CARD challenge, ANNE! Anne's card featured Squigglefly's FREE Hummingbird digi.

Anne, please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge and for reminding everyone of the great free Squigglefly digi's available.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image (our free digi's count, too!)

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC125 - ETCH MY SKETCH!

Use the sketch below as the basis of your project. Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch, just make sure we can tell you used our sketch ;) Also if you prefer to make the background strips all the same or all different, it is ok with us ;)

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My team, Heather's Headliners, had a great time using the sketch to create this week's samples.

Stephanie used "Gift Bearer" by artist Cheryl Alger. Love this color scheme and the vertical sentiment.

Tammy used "Mouseltoe" by artist Diane Carubia. Isn't the fur absolutely purrrfect? I love the repeated use of Christmas lights all over the card- especially the 3D bulbs!

Holley used "Angel Maisy" by Diane Carubia. Love the clean and simple lines and the metallic sentiment.

Peggy used "Baby of Mine" by Squigglefly co-owner Chesney Young. Love the woodgrained paper and the baker's twine- perfect for the giraffes!

Teri used another snowman image called "Jump, Snowman, Jump!" by artist Cheryl Alger. The snowflakes papers are perfect for that snowman image.

Pat used "Computer Trouble" another image by Chesney Young. (Who hasn't had this happen to their computer?) I love how Pat made all 3 panels different and how the desk is shaded.

Debbie used "Here We Come A-Caroling" by artist Lynne Stansbery. Great coloring and the pine boughs look real! Debbie realized how great her focal image looks in a circular shape so she added a rectangular layer underneath it to pop it.

And finally, Heather (that's me), used "Upside Down Snowman" by artist and Bond Girl Marlene Shaw. I added some very pale colored pencil to add some shadows to the snow.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC125 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

New Images!

2011-11-18T21:27:00.000-06:00

Squigglefly Challenge #124 - SFC124 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2011-11-14T06:30:00.105-06:00

Happy Monday and welcome to this week's Squigglefly Challenge.

Before we announce this week's challenge, please join me in thanking and congratulating the winner of last week's NO PATTERNED PAPER challenge, KAREN! Karen's card featured

Deck the Halls by artist Robin Willis. I just LOVE the gorgeous pleating in this creation.

Karen, please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC124 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to me! Ha ha ha...November is my birthday month, so I'm selfishly asking to see YOUR birthday card creations. I'll just pretend they're all for me! Make a birthday card for a woman, a man, a child or a pet! Let's see a birthday card!

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This week's samples were created by my team, Marlene's Marvels. I hope you enjoy their creations as much as I did!

JANE created this whimsical card, using Wanda by artist Suzanne Urban.

I'm so glad she used PURPLE in her card - my favorite color!

Deena used Birthday Cake Desire by artist Cheryl Alger in her adorable card. The fabulous patterned paper she used really highlights that cake well!

Rhonda created with Bored Beatrice by artist Marlene S. (yeah, that's me!)

This image is actually a set which comes with a different sentiment, but

I just giggled out loud when I saw she had come up with her own
funny sentiment!

Jan used Rock it Out by artist Chesney Young for her card.

I just love the banner she created. So crafty!

Rebecca used images from the Birds of a Feather set by artist Bonita Jones.

Her soft coloring technique makes this little bird even cuter, don't you think?!

Of course, you know I always save the raunchiest for last.

And you know I am the culprit who usually creates the raunchiest cards.

This is your warning. If you don't like raunchy, you may skip quickly

past this card. Otherwise, be prepared to be mooned!

MARLENE (that's me) used images from You Deserve the Moon set.

(The image is one of my own doodles.)

Happy Birthday to me (soon)! I mooned myself. Yeah. That was intelligent.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC124 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

New Images!

2011-11-11T21:16:00.001-06:00

You've seen the teasers, and now the images are here!

Squigglefly Challenge #123 - SFC123 - NO PATTERNED PAPER!

2011-11-07T07:00:00.004-06:00

Happy Monday and welcome to this week's Squigglefly Challenge.

Before I tell you about this week's challenge, let me give a big thanks and congratulations to the winner of last week's Tickle My Fancy challenge, Linda Weber! Linda's Halloween card featured Littlest Witch and Ghost and a comical sentiment. Linda,
Please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC123 - NO PATTERNED PAPER!

Make a creation without using any patterned/ designer paper

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This week's samples were created by my team, Heather's Headliners. I'm a little biased but I thought the team had some very creative was to color and embellish images.

S tephanie used "Autumn Wind" from new Squigglefly artist Gemma Mortlock. Stephanie kept it clean and simple with a single layer card enhanced with score lines. The image is colored with colored pencil. Don't you love how the eyes pop?

Holley used "Postulation" drawn by company co-owner Chesney Young. Holley used repeated scallops and some buttons with a sideways sentiment. Nice card, it made me think! LOL

Terri used "Happy Tweetmas!" by artist Diane Carubia. Terri created an embossed background and lightly sanded it to highlight the embossing. Those diecut bells are really cool too.

Pat used "Fall Fairy" by new Squigglefly artist, Rachel Goble. Pat used several color blocks, metallic leaves and flourish diecuts. What a great sentiment from Trader Joe's (a natural foods supermarket). Pat and her husband recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary- congratulations!

Debbie used "Angel with Bouquet" by artist Inger Harding. Debbie used Stickles glitter glue for glitz and white flocking for the coat collar. Don't you like the glow around the angel?

Tammy used "Autumn Wind" by new Squigglefly artist, Gemma Mortlock. I was so fascinated by Tammy's card that I asked her how she made it. Tammy used metallic paint to stamp the swirls and after it dried she shaded the background with Distress Ink. Then she printed the digital image on the decorated cardstock and then "watercolored" the image with Distress Ink. Great mystical/ dreamlike quality, Tammy.

And finally, Heather (that's me) used "Stuck Santa" by artist Diane Carubia. The white textured cardbase was spritzed with green metallic mist and then gray ink was sponged over a stencil. A fast background that is different every time.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC123 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

New Images, New Artists!

2011-11-05T00:16:00.001-05:00

Super exciting news at Squigglefly - not only do we have tons of new images up in the shop, but we have THREE new artists making their debut this weekend! I hope you'll all join us in welcoming Gemma Mortlock, Rachel Goble, and Meytal!

And the winners are....

2011-11-02T07:17:00.002-05:00

1st prize - Jean Cross
2nd prize - Luella Nichol
3rd prize - Mary Neumann

Congratulations! Please contact squigglefly@squigglefly.com and claim your prizes!

SFC122 Tickle My Fancy

2011-10-31T06:15:00.008-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Halloween! It's me, Holly filling in for Marlene today. Marlene has been without power since Saturday due to a snow storm so I am posting her challenge today. It's such a fun one, and one that is right up my alley - Tickle My Fancy - make a funny card - one that will tickle both Marlene's and my fancy. You know that we both love cards that make us laugh. Use a funny image, or use a funny sentiment, or use both! Just make us laugh!

Before I show you the fabulous cards the Marvels have done, let me give a big thanks and congratulations to our winner of last week's Saying Thanks challenge, Karen Gumino! Karen's cute card using Candy Corn Girl captured our hearts by combining thank you and Halloween. Karen, Please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Today is the last day to buy images at Squigglefly to be entered into the Mega Giveaway! If there are any images you've been thinking about getting, today would be the day to do it because the giveaway would be awesome to win! Three winners will be announced tomorrow!

Here's this week's challenge:

SFC122 - Tickle My Fancy

Create a card that is funny by using a funny image or sentiment. Anything that will make us laugh and make Marlene smile despite being without electricity!

Janice has used Marlene's Cranky Calvin image and come up with a pretty funny sentiment for it! I love the paper pieced robe she made for him and the embossed background is great!

Deena Perreault use Brian Lock's cute November Turkey to make us laugh by pairing it with a clever sentiment! I love the silverware embellishing she did with this!

Next up is Jane Westling who used an image that's funny all by itself. This Soaking Kitty is also one of Brian Lockhart's. Jane went the extra mile by creating an easel card! What a fun way to rib a friend about a blunder!

Next up is Laura Boyd who definitively made me laugh with Marlene's Gassy Gramps image! I love the sentiment Laura came up with for this and her choice of papers and layout is great!

And now we come to Rhonda Zmikly's creation. Again, the sentiment has me rolling on the floor, and I love the little dimensional bird she has added ! Rhonda used Brian's November Turkey to make her card. I also love the added cornstalks and pumpkin!

And since I'm doing this post I'll post my creation a little early.

I also used one of Brian Lock's (are we seeing a pattern here?) image. this one is Party Pig, but I colored it so it looks more like a cow. If you overlook the curly tail, I think it will pass for a cow. If you want to see the punch line you will have to visit my blog - yes I'm actually that much of a comment whore (did I really say that? yes I did because I think that in itself will make Marlene laugh! )

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, so why not surprise someone with a card for no reason other than to bring a smile to their face? Get busy and make something! Thanks for viewing our creations and I hope we started your day with a smile!

Happy Halloween!

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently*** We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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 SFC122 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Just One Day Left to Enter...

2011-10-30T20:16:00.004-05:00

There is just one day left for a chance to win one of three great prizes from Squigglefly.com in our Mega Giveaway! Any purchases made through October 31st will be eligible to win!

The three winners will be announced on the blog November 1st!

Good luck everyone, and happy Halloween! : )

Squigglefly Challenge #121 - SFC121 - SAYING THANKS!

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

What are you grateful for?
Congratulations to the winner of last week's FACE YOUR FEARS challenge:

The winner is Michelle B!

Congratulations, Michelle!

Please contact Holly for your image.

Thanks for joining the challenge!

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge
(but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Here's this week's challenge:

SFC121- SAYING THANKS

Create a thank you note or other way of expressing gratitude!
The holidays are fast approaching- show your family, friends, teachers,
neighbors, church family that you appreciate them.

Now go make something!

This week, we have a guest designer joining us, Kathy Bradley. Kathy won a Squigglefly challenge earlier this summer and we invited her to join us for this week's challenge.
Thanks for joining us Kathy!

Kathy used "Thank You Tree" by artist Michelle Bertuzzi. Look at how she added color to the tree. I love the combo of patterned paper and the graceful drape of the leafy swirl. Well done!

And now for the creations from my team, Heather's Headliners:

Peggy used "Dotted Circle Sentiments" by artist Jess Holland. This card is so elegant with the dainty print, fluffy bow and pearl accents. Lovely!

Terri used "Cottage Window" by design team member and Squigglefly artist, Deena Perreault. Look at how Terri added brick walls and a texture shutter to the cottage. So homey!

Stephanie used "Heartful Wreath" by artist Lynne Stansbery. I love how it is colored and the touch of elegance with the white embossedbackground. Stephanie mentioned she made this card for Breast Cancer Awareness but I could see this versatile image used for Christmas and Valentine's Day as well.

Pat got a little saucy with "Badonkadonk" by Squigglefly co-owner Chesney Young. I can tell Pat had fun making this card just by looking at it! Look at how she paper pieced the dress with marble paper- it looks a lot like fabric. Ooh La La!

Holley used "Eat Beef" by artist Brian Lock. Holley fussy cut the sign and added a border to make a really cute Thanksgiving card. I promise I won't call PETA!

Debbie used "Angelipooch" by artist Crissy Armstrong. Love those shiny wings and the puffy clouds in the sky. This card is a loving tribute to her beloved family pet whom they lost this week. We're all thinking of you and your family, Debbie.

Tammy used "Apple Season" by Deena Perreault. I love the Autumn feel from the perfectly colored apples to the background paper and twine. Anybody else craving an apple?

Heather (that's me) used "Dotted Circle Sentiments" by artist Jess Holland. I went outside the box (bad joke) and made a box and embellished with lots of stars.

Thanks for viewing our creations. Now get off the computer and go make something to share with us!

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently*** We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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 SFC121 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Think gratitude- a thank you note or other way of expressing gratitude

New images!

2011-10-21T22:25:00.001-05:00

Mega Giveaway!

2011-10-17T19:59:00.002-05:00

It's close to Halloween, and we'd like to give away a "bag full of treats" to three lucky people!

From now until October 31st, every digi purchase at Squigglefly.com will automatically enter the buyer into a drawing for one of three prizes! The winners will be announced on November 1st US CST right here on the Squigglefly blog.

1st prize - $50 of free digis from Squigglefly.com
2nd prize - $35 of free digis from Squigglefly.com
3rd prize - $20 of free digis from Squigglefly.com

Each digi purchased will result in one entry for that buyer. For instance, if a single purchase contains three images, the buyer will receive THREE entries for that purchase.

What better excuse to go shopping? See you at the store, and good luck! :)

Squigglefly Challenge #120 - SFC120 - FACE YOUR FEARS!

2011-10-17T06:00:00.007-05:00

BOO!!! Did I scare ya? :)

Congratulations to the winner of last week's YIPES STRIPES challenge:
The winner is Linda!

Congratulations, Linda!

Please contact Holly for your image.

Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge (but we would love to see even more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Now... onto THIS week's challenge:

SFC120- FACE YOUR FEARS

Halloween is coming...let's see some Halloween creations...the scarier, the better....OR, just face your fears! Spiders? Snakes? Heights? Let's see a creation that addresses what you fear! Fearless? Make something up!

Show us your creativity and have fun!

This week, my team, Squigglefly's Marlene's Marvels
created the following this week for your inspiration:

JANE created this hilarious card! I guess she's afraid of bats of the orange flowery type. :)

Image is from the HALLOWEEN BUNCH set by artist Brian Lock.

Moving right along, we have this one (I can totally relate - I hate spiders!)

Laura used EEK! SPIDER! by artist Marlene S.

Rhonda still believes witches are out there, and are real! ;)

She used WITCH ON A PUMPKIN by artist Jackie Matthews.

I think I sense a recurring theme, here. EEK! Another spider!

If all spiders were this cute, though, I'm sure I wouldn't be so afraid of them.

Perhaps Rebecca wouldn't be either...teehee.

Rebecca used COTTAGE WINDOW by artist Deena Perreault.

Deena is more skeeved out by ~~dust bunnies~~ monsters under the bed!

She says "NO! You can't make me clean under the bed!"

Deena used BED MONSTER by artist Marlene S.

Jan joins Rhonda in being scared of witches.

(Okay, I concede - they may have made that up....or I did...teehee. It's entirely possible they were just going for the Halloween card theme, eh?)

Jan used WITCH MOON by artist Brian Lock.

And finally, last but not least, Marlene (that's me) had planned to keep the spider theme going.

(Come on, who is really afraid of a cute kitten in a jack-o-lantern?)

Alas, I thought I'd throw in a twist just to keep you all on your toes.

First - the spider card:

I used Halloween Kitty Boo! by artist Marla Shega for this one.

But since spiders were running rampant, and we needed to tone that down a bit,

out came the boobies!! (More specifically, the dreaded annual squishy test otherwise known as the mammogram!) Yes, I know it saves lives - my own mother is a 21 year survivor. :) Still, the contraption scares the heebie jeebies out of me.

For this one, I used LIVE A LITTLE by artist Marlene S. (That's me.)

Hope you enjoyed our creations today!
We showed you ours...

Now - let's see yours!

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently*** We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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 SFC120 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Squigglefly Challenge #119 - SFC119 - YIPES STRIPES

2011-10-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Columbus Day to our US friends!

Welcome to our new challenge!

Congratulations to the winner of last week's paper piecing challenge:
The winner is Anne!

Congratulations, Anne!

Please contact Holly for your image.

Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Freebies are available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge (but we would love to see more players)!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Now... onto THIS week's challenge:

SFC119- YIPES STRIPES

Use stripes somewhere on your card.

They can be part of the image, background paper or an embellishment.
Show us your creativity and have fun!

This week, my team, Squigglefly's Heather's Headliners
created the following for your inspiration:

Terri used "Nerd Boy Skeleton"by artist Marlene S. (you'll see her name several times today). Terri cleverly created a whole scene worthy of the Addam's family. Fantastic details like the fence and a popped up pumpkin. Boo!

Tammy chose "Nerd Girl Witch" by artist Marlene S. Check out the cool toned stripes and the angled sentiment with stars. What lovely coloring- so many shades of purple.

Holley showed off "Nerdy Cat Girl" by artist Marlene S (again). Notice the neutral with a splash of orange color palette and the sideways sentiment.

Debbie used "Hugs" by Angela Donato and the accompanying "Sending you Hugs" sentiment by Jess Holland. What beautiful coloring and such soft colors. Aren't the flowers, fussy cut sentiment feminine and sweet and perfect for the image?

Peggy used "Nerdy Girl Witch" by you guessed it- Marlene S. Very cool crisscrossed ribbon and a sparkly vertical sentiment.

Stephanie used "Shy Bear- Caring Bear" by artist Lynne Stansbery. I love the contrast of the papers and did you notice the messages of hope on the white layer?

Pat used "Witch on a Pumpkin" created by artist Jackie Matthews. Don't miss how Pat fussy cut the main image so it looks like the bat are flying and the vines are growing! Love the added touch of glitz on the hat band and broom too.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC119 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge. We're looking forward to seeing your striped creations

Stock Up...on Inspiration!

2011-10-09T21:20:00.001-05:00

We've just added tons of new cards to the Idea Gallery. If you're feeling low on inspiration, or just need a creative pick-me-up, head over and take a peek!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Follow up to last weekend's incident

2011-10-08T11:51:00.003-05:00

As many of you already know, when attempting to access Squigglefly.com several days ago, there was a message about the site being hacked. I just wanted to assure everyone that Squigglefly.com was not hacked. It was our parent server that was hacked, and because of that, all sites it hosted gave the appearance of being hacked. All of our files and records are secure.

I also wanted to let everyone know that Squigglefly.com does not retain ANY credit card, debit card, or banking information on its servers. ALL of our purchases are handled through PayPal, and Squigglefly never sees, or stores, any sensitive information.

If you have any questions or concerns about the "hacking" incident, please don't hesitate to email me at squigglefly@squigglefly.com.

Thanks!
--Ashley

Squigglefly Challenge #118 - SFC118 - PAPER PIECING PIZZAZZ

2011-10-03T06:00:00.005-05:00

Time for another new challenge!

First, we'll announce the winner for last week's sketch challenge:
The Floral Fantasy challenge winner is Charlene Mitchell!

Congratulation, CHARLENE!

Charlene, please contact Holly for your image.

Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.

Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's challenge!

We can't wait to see your projects for this week!

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Now... onto THIS week's challenge:

PAPER PIECING PIZZAZZ

Paper piece something on your card.

You can paper piece an item of clothing, an object or a sentiment. Be creative!
Let's see your paper piecing pizzazz!

This week, Squigglefly's Marlene's Marvels (yeah! MY TEAM)
created the following for your inspiration:

Rebecca used a Squigglefly FREEBIE, "Fight Like a Girl"

and did an awesome job paper piecing the ribbon.

Laura, who is joining us for the first time (filling in for Dana while she is taking a short leave of absence) has put together this cute little card, paper piecing the hat and sentiment, featuring
Octi-Thanks by artist Mark Hicks.

Kim used Simple Pumpkin by artist Jane Beljo.
I just love how she duplicated the pumpkin and paper-pieced each one differently.

Jan paper pieced the hammock using the image Baby Hammock
by artist Eline Pellinkhof. Awwww! Adorable, isn't it?

Stephanie put together this adorable little monster card featuring
Monster Mania:Smiley by artist Jane Beljo

And finally, Marlene (that's me) paper pieced grampa's shirt (making him look like he never updated his wardrobe) using the Stone Age set by artist Marlene S. (yeah, me again)

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC118 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge. We're looking forward to seeing your floral creations.

New Images! Plus - Squigglefly Gets Published!

2011-10-01T00:04:00.002-05:00

Congrats to Holly Young for getting published this month in Just Cards! with an image from Chesney Young!

Squigglefly Challenge #117 - SFC117 - FLORAL FANTASY

2011-09-26T08:00:00.003-05:00

Time for another new challenge!

Before we officially start this week's challenge, we would like to announce the winner for last week's sketch challenge.

Sketchy Sketchy challenge winner is Dawn

Congratulations Dawn! (Woo Hoo!)
Dawn, please contact Holly for your image.

Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

To win you must use a Squigglefly image.
Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thanks to everyone who participated last week's sketch challenge! We can't to see your projects for this week!

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Speaking of this week's challenge THIS week's challenge:
FLORAL FANTASY

We use flowers to celebrate births, weddings, proms and just to say "I love you".
Show us how you can use flowers on your project (image or embellishment).

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This week the Headliners rose (pun intended) to the occasion and shared their blossoming talent with us.

Tammy used "Twin Dollies" from artist Lulu Lancaster. I love the combination of this image with the vintage text background and felt flowers. Don't miss the detail on the leaves!

Stephanie used the sentiment "Friends are Flowers in the Garden of Life" by artist Nina Brackett. I love the elegance and the ribbon flower is fabulous. Be sure to check out an inside peek of the card on Stephanie's blog.
Terri used "Blind Date" by artist Marlene Shaw. I'm humming the "Mystery Date" song from the 1960's as I'm laughing at the fabulous modern sentiment. I'm loving the shiny glasses too.

Pat used "Nerdy Girl Devil" by our own design team lead, Marlene Shaw. I was gobsmacked when I saw how she had cleverly added Halloween into this floral challenge. Love all those touches of texture.

Jill used "This Old Front Porch" by perennial Squigglefly favorite, Lynne Stansbury. Jill set the scene for a summer's day with this clean and simple card.

Holley got a little naughty with "Fake Hooter" from (again) artist Marlene Shaw. Holley framed her subject and added some fabulous flowers with faux jeweled centers. Just think of what kind of sentiment Holley added inside...

Debbie used "Bloom with Happiness" from artist Lynne Stansbery. I love how the text is overlaid across the focal image. Look at all the shapes she used too- really nice!

Peggy used "Cottage Window" drawn by our Marvelous design team member, Deena Perreault. I love the monochromatic color scheme and the clean lines.

Heather (that's me!) used "Happy Everything" by artist Nina Brackett. Shout out to my Mom- Happy Birthday! Photo credit to my 11 year old daughter (who wouldn't let me 'borrow' my digital camera).

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them recently*** We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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 SFC117 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge. We're looking forward to seeing your floral creations.

Squigglefly Challenge #116 - SFC116 - SKETCHY SKETCHY

2011-09-19T06:00:00.002-05:00

This week we've got a SKETCH challenge for you!

Before we move on to Color Bowl part 2 for this week's challenge we would like to announce the winner of last week's

Color Me (Red/Orange) Color Bowl challenge.

Congratulations to our winner, CHERI!
CHERI, please contact Holly for your image.

Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

We had 22 players in last week's challenge (but a only a handful of players used a Squigglefly image). To win you must use a Squigglefly image.
Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thank you to everyone who participated last week's colorful challenge!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge:
SKETCHY, SKETCHY

Create your card based on the sketch provided. Interpretation is all yours...turn the card if you wish! Just keep it recognizable to the sketch, please.

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The Marvels have done a fabulous job with this sketch this week, and a bunch of little birdies told me they really enjoyed this challenge, too! We hope you enjoy their creations. Thanks Marvels!

Dani starts us off with this gorgeous floral masterpiece.

Digi is from the Flowers Set by artist Lynne Stansbery.

Jan gives us this adorable creation.

Digi is Shy Bear: Pilgrim Bear by artist Lynne Stansbery.

Deena shows us her mad skills with this cutie.

Digi is Gothic Bouquet by artist Lulu Lancaster.

Jane captured the humor in this cutie!

Digi is Featherbrain by artist Brian Lock.

Kim has a gorgeous color combo going on with her card.

Digi is Lisa by artist Susan Spiller.

Rebecca has used two squigglefly images to bring us this humorous card.

Digis are Tangled Hair by artist LuLu Lancaster and I Date Zombies set by artist Chesney Young.

Stephanie has made this crazy cute card with some really fun colors.

Digi is Witch Moon by artist Brian Lock.

Rhonda has created with this adorable spider.

Digi is Hang in There Spider Set by artist Marlene S.

And finally, I (Marlene) came up with this rotten little devil of a card.

Digi image is Halloween Devil by artist Suzanne Urban.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC116 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Happy Monday everyone! Please join us for this week's sketch challenge!

New Images, a New Artist, and Some Super Savings!

2011-09-16T22:59:00.003-05:00

In addition to some great new images, this weekend we welcome new artist Deena Perreault!

Plus, now through Sunday (9/18/11), save 10% on your entire purchase with discount code weekend

Enjoy, and as always, happy printing! :D

Squigglefly Challenge #115- SFC115 - COLOR ME (Red/ Orange)

2011-09-12T06:00:00.002-05:00

Before we move on to Color Bowl part 2 for this week's challenge we would like to announce the winners of last week's

Color Me (Green/ Blue) Color Bowl challenge.

Congratulations to our winner, Margaret!
Margaret, please contact Holly for your image. Thank you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge last week.

We had 21 players in last week's challenge (but a only a handful of players used a Squigglefly image). To win you must use a Squigglefly image.
Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thank you to everyone who participated last week's colorful challenge!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge:
COLOR ME (Red/ Orange)

This is part 2 of our Color Bowl challenge!

We're coloring the town RED and/or ORANGE!

It's the finale of the Color Bowl challenge.

Let's see the main color of your card in this color group:
We're hot! Use any shade(s) of red and/or orange the main colors on your project.
Red/ burgundy/ orange/ tangerine/ apricot/ rust.
Think tropical sunsets, fruit, flames- anything in this color family.

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The Headliners are red hot this week! Here are their absolutely smashing creations featuring red/ orange (and all of the shades in between). Thanks Headliners!

Stephanie used the "Seasonal Trees" from artist Nina Brackett. What a fantastic fall card- great use of patterned paper too. (Below there is another card which also features this image.)

Holley used "Strange Sunflower" created by Lulu Lancaster. Look at that fabulous hair and don't you love the buttons and rick rack?

Tammy is feeling mighty festive with "Party Animals" by Janet Jones. Tammy was very clever and added a textured background and popped up the elephant's head and ear to give it depth.

Jill utilized "A Breezy Walk" drawn by Alecia Blake. I love how Jill used a hexagon shaped sentiment and repeated the dots in the dress on the background paper.

Debbie's infusion of color celebrates "Butterfly Suzie" by Diane Carubia. Great use of texture with the flowers, faux gems and popped butterflies.

Terri also used "Season Trees" by artist Nina Brackett. Notice Terri's image is flipped as the mirror image of Stephanie's above (you get both versions of the image with purchase.) Very cool (knotted?) ribbon and a great textured button.

Pat created with "This Little Piggy had Chardonnay" by artist Suzanne Urban. What a fantastic gift bag and I love the assorted metallic embellishments across the bottom.

And finally Heather (that's me) used "Phat Sexy Dude" by Marlene S. I went with simple colorblock paper to highlight his award!

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC115 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Happy Monday everyone! Please join us for this week's color bowl finale and use red/ orange colors on your project.

New Images!

2011-09-09T22:36:00.001-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #114 - SFC114 - COLOR ME (Blue/Green)

2011-09-05T06:00:00.071-05:00

Before we move on to this week's challenge we would like to announce the winners of last week's

WRITERS CRAMP challenge.

Congratulations, once again, KATHY BRADLEY!
Kathy, please contact Holly for your image and to schedule your guest spot. Thanks to both of you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge every week.

We would love to have more participants using Squigglefly images to make the challenge results more competitive. Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge last week!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge:
COLOR ME (Blue/Green)

Happy Labor Day! No rest for the weary, though!

We're coloring the town BLUE and/or GREEN!

It's the first Color Bowl challenge.

Let's see the main color of your card in this color group:

Blue, Green, Aqua, Turquoise, Navy, Jade, Emerald, etc.

There's bound to be something for everyone in this group!

HAVE FUN!

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We are pleased to announce that we have a GUEST DESIGNER joining us this week!

Please welcome:
Charlene Mitchell

Charlene has played in many of our challenges, and with her most recent win, she was offered a spot as a GUEST DESIGNER. She has done us proud, too!

Charlene used artist Lynne Stansbery's Shy Bear - Candle Bear

and Merry Christmas sentiment by artist Jess Holland.

The Marvels have colored themselves BLUE and GREEN in true fashion!

We can only hope those pesky Heather's Headliners aren't GREEN with envy...teehee.

(Pssst....we're really just kidding...we love them, too. Someone has to. *snicker*)

(Psst...psst....that's payback for Heather hijacking my post while I was on vacation!)

(Psst...psst...psst......Okay, you've got admit - what she did was brilliant. I concede.)

Rhonda used Monster Mania - Harry by artist Jane Belijo
Don't you just love the way she laid out her patterned paper?

Kim used Strange Sunflower by artist Lulu Lancaster
This beautiful clean design is eye catching!

Stephanie used Goose Riders by artist Cheryl Alger.
Beautifully colored - and gorgeous choice of patterned paper!

Jan used Papa Bear by artist Suzanne Urban.
Love the paper piecing on this one!

Jane used Make a Wish Cake by artist Robin Willis.
What a FUN, whimsical card!

Deena used Birthday Bears by artist Cheryl Alger.
Beautiful bright, cheery colors!

Dani used the Flowers Set by artist Lynne Stansbery and

A Book is Like a Garden sentiment by artist Jess Holland.
A gorgeous combination of image & sentiment!

Rebecca used the Butterfly Moments sentiment by artist Ashley Summers.
The glitter paints she used on her background really make this one pop!

And finally, Marlene (that's me) used Somebody Gave me the Bird

by artist Lynne Stansbery and

Cranky Calvin by artist Marlene S (that's me again...teehee).

You'll simply have to visit my blog to see the INSIDE of the card...if you dare.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC114 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

Squigglefly Challenge #113 - SFC113 - Writer's Cramp!

2011-08-29T06:10:00.000-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #113 - SFC113 - Writer's Cramp!

Before we move on to this week's challenge we would like to announce the winners of last week's Waterworks! challenge. Yes, you read that correctly- WINNERS!

We have two very devoted women who play in the Squigglefly challenge every week. Not only are we impressed with their effort and dedication, we think they are talented artists and we want everyone to know it. So in addition free Squigglefly images we are inviting these two ladies to be guest designers on a future challenge! Drumroll please...

Kathy Bradley
&
Charlene Mitchell

Kathy and Charlene please contact Holly for your image and to schedule your guest spot. Thanks to both of you for participating in the Squigglefly Challenge every week.

We would love to have more participants using Squigglefly images to make the challenge results more competitive. Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge last week.

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: WRITER'S CRAMP!

Use chalk (any kind), pencil (any kind), ball point pen, highlighter or crayons on your project or use a school themed image or sentiment on your project.

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My team, Heather's Headliners, has schooled themselves in the art of Writer's Cramp. There aren't any back to school blues in this batch of samples! Enjoy!

Stephanie shows us the rules with "Shy Bear: Teacher Bear" from artist Lynne Stansbery. I just love those eye catching stars!

Peggy prepares to bribe the teacher with Tiny Tina Off to School drawn by Tracey Malnofski. What inspired embellishments!

Debbie isn't headed to the corner with this card featuring "Sassy Dunce" by Cheryl Alger. Great layout and I love how the point of the dunce cap pokes out of the oval.

Terri shows us a mom's dream using "The Morning Brew" from artist Chesney Young. Love the shiny coffee pot and how the stripes and scallop looks like a tablecloth.

Pat made some magic with "Bit of a Witch" by Cheryl Alger. The shopping list with mini pencils is an inspired idea! Very cool.

Holley made this teacher's gift with "Daisy Chain Bunny" by Diane Carubia. The corner buttons are a great touch. Can't you picture a child bringing this to their teacher?

Tammy used "Bonjour" drawn by Lynne Stansbery. Doesn't that blackboard make a fantastic background?

And finally, Heather (that's me), used "Inside Outs: Thanks a Bushel" by artist Chesney Young. I used a cake decorating stencil for the polka dots.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC113 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!
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 our linking tool works sporadically and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

Squigglefly Challenge #112 - SFC112 - WATERWORKS!

2011-08-22T06:32:00.004-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #112 - SFC112 - Waterworks!

First - let's announce the winner of last week's challenge, SFC111 - Touch Feely!

The WINNER of that challenge is : Charlene Mitchell

Congratulations Charlene Mitchell!!

We would love to have more participants using Squigglefly images to make the challenge results more competitive. Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Charlene, please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge last week. An extra special thank you goes to Squigglefly's faithful followers who join us each week. Thank you!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: WATERWORKS!

It's SUMMERTIME, and it's HOT. Water. Need water!
Some ideas: Watercolors, water splashes, water themed images...you get the idea!
Let's see how YOU incorporate WATER into your cards this week!

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My team, MARLOONEY's MARVELS created these terrific cards for your inspiration.

We hope you are inspired!

Kim came up with this beauty, using artist Cheryl Alger's April Shower

You have to laugh at how she's holding her nose here. I did.

Jan created a splash with artist Tracy Malnofski's Beach Baby

Don't we all wish our sandcastles looked that great?

Rhonda used artist Mark Hicks' Baby Shower to create this beauty.

Who can resist those little water droplets?

Rebecca showed us her watercolor techniques with Cute Fairy Girl by artist Paulette Long

I just love the background she created!

Jane's card showcases On the Beach by artist Cheryl Alger

Don't you wish you were a kid again, splashing around in the ocean?

Stephanie wow'd me with this beauty using Feeding Frenzy by artist Cheryl Alger

The way she's done the water in the bowl is just so creative!

Dani used WATERCOLORS to make her sky stand out, using Rich Davis' new release: Heart Tree
I love the soft muted colors she used in her card.

Deena used artist Michelle Bertuzzi's Let's Sail image (it's a great set!) to create this serene beauty.
I just love the "waves" she created with a border punch.

Heather the Headliner used Boogie Board Girl from artist Jackie Matthews. Her card says it all!

And finally, Marlene (that's me) used artist Lynne Stansbery's Good Bye, Cruel World

(because we all know that toilets use WATER to flush away....stuff.)

I also used glossy accents to give the toilet a nice wet shiny look.

My toilet is so clean you can lick it. Yummy.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC112 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!
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 linky thing isn't working for us this week and we don't want to miss your project! (No back-linking please!)

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

New Images Available Now!

2011-08-19T23:43:00.000-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge SFC#111 - SFC111 - Touchy Feely!

2011-08-15T06:45:00.001-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #111 - SFC111 - Touchy Feely!

First - let's announce the winner of last week's challenge, SFC110 - Button Blowout!

The WINNER of that challenge is Mandy!:

Congratulations Mandy !!

Everyone's creations are great! We would love to have more participants using Squigglefly images to make the challenge results more competitive. Remember- we have freebies available on the Squigglefly website.

Mandy, please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge last week. And extra recognition to Squigglefly's faithful followers who join us every week. Thank you!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: Touchy Feely!

We challenge you to use texture on your creation. Think outside the box: textured cardstock, embossing, flocking, fabric, pom pom's, sandpaper, cork, etc.
You name it- you can use it on your project!

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My team, HEATHER'S HEADLINERS created these awesome projects for your viewing pleasure. They found some unique ways to add texture to their projects. We hope you are inspired!

Tammy set the scene by creating a yarn rug and some cat toys plus some embossing and flocking. "Three Cat Pile-Up" is by artist Crissy Armstrong and the sentiment "Cat Hairs" is by Jess Holland. Love how Tammy built such a cozy and realistic scene (but she forgot the lint roller)!

Pat used puffy paint and "Daisy Bear" by artist Diane Carubia to decorate this tank top for her adorable granddaughter! Great idea for a kid's shirt (and remember you saw this future super model here first!) PS For more details on how she made the shirt, check out Pat's blog.

Jill roughed it by creating bark and leaves on a textured background. "Up a Tree without a Ladder" is from the prolific Lynne Stansbery. Love the bark background, bark on the limb and bark colored on the image.

Holley used fabric and buttons to create a comfortable nest for "Teddy's New Home" by artist Diane Carubia. All the comforts of home (including a fluffy "blanket")!

Debbie added bling, an embossed background and satin ribbon to insure "Wedding Bliss" by Chesney Young. Very elegant- what couple wouldn't be blissfully happy to receive this card?

Terri embellished "I'm SO Embarrassed" by artist Jackie Matthews with feathers, embossed polka dot cardstock and a metal sign post. Love that feather and the sign!

Peggy added some textured cardstock, pearls and a fabric flower to "Bored Beatrice" drawn by artist Marlene Shaw. If you look at the sample closely, you'll see Peggy even colored texture into the hair!
Stephanie made the purr-fect card featuring "Butterfly Buddy" by artist Nate Owens. I love how Stephanie combined an embossed background, textured patterned paper and linen vellum. Clean and simple unless you are that butterfly!

***Please take a look at the challenge rules- we updated them this week***
We learned from challenge participant Charlene that although we commented on her entry, we accidentally forgot to enter her for the weekly prize. We realize that many people don't have blogs, but instead participate in our challenges using on-line galleries and 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 Squigglefy 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. Thanks Charlene for letting us know how we can improve our challenges and we hope you enjoy the free Squigglefly image.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC111 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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

Please use the Touchy Feely! theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (No back-linking please!)
In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

New Images!

2011-08-12T23:04:00.001-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge SFC#110 - SFC110 - BUTTON BLOWOUT!

2011-08-08T06:00:00.028-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #110 - SFC110 - Button Blowout!

First - let's announce the winner of last week's challenge, SFC109 - Handwriting Frenzy!

The WINNER of that challenge is: Kathy Bradley

Congratulations again, Kathy!!

We love seeing everyone's creations, but we'd really love to see
more SQUIGGLEFLY images on those creations. Lucky Kathy
has won TWICE in a short time frame because she was the only one
who used a Squigglefly image. As much as we love to see Kathy win,
we're also suckers for some friendly competition...heehee!

Kathy, please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

And thank you to all those who participated this week!

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: BUTTON BLOWOUT!

We challenge you to use BUTTONS on your creations. Everyone has buttons....whether they are real buttons or chipboard buttons. Let's see what you can do!

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My team, MARLOONEY's MARVELS created these blowouts for inspiration.

I'm truly BLOWN AWAY by their creativity this week!

Don't you agree?

Deena used Birthday Cake Desire by artist Cheryl Alger
I just love the colors she used!

Jane used Dump Truck by artist Crystal
This is such an adorable card with paper piecing!

Kim used Beary Valentine by artist Cheryl Alger
Embossing, twine & a button! Yum!

Stephanie used Live a Little by artist (me!) Marlene S.

I could say this one is my favorite, but some might accuse me of being biased, eh?!

Rhonda used Secrets by artist LuLu Lancaster
Check out those adorable buttons on the side!

Rebecca used Celestial Baubles by artist Bonita Jones

Very creative use of all those great buttons!

Jan used Shy Bear: Bouquet Bear by artist Lynne Stansbery
So adorable - and the color scheme is gorgeous!

Dani used Button Flowers by artist Nina Brackett
A button flower! How CUTE!

and finally, I (Marlene) used Pumpkin Patch by artist LuLu Lancaster

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC110 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there.
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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

Please use the BUTTON BLOWOUT! theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (No back-linking please!)
In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

New Images from Marlene, Suzanne, and LuLu!

2011-08-05T23:22:00.001-05:00

You are going to love these new images from Marlene, Suzanne, and newcomer LuLu Lancster!

Squigglefly Challenge #109 - SFC109 - Handwriting Frenzy!

2011-08-01T07:18:00.001-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #109 - SFC109 - Handwriting Frenzy!

Drumroll please- the winner of last week's challenge, SFC108 - Kraftastic!

The WINNER of that challenge is:

Melissa

Congratulations, Melissa!!

Please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

And thank you to all those who participated this week! We LOVE seeing your submissions.

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: Handwriting Frenzy!

This week we are challenging you to write on your project. Doodle, draw, add a handwritten sentiment, faux stitching or some other handwriting to your project. Break out the colored pencils and markers and join us. Are you up to the challenge?

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My team, Heather's Headliners, used various handwriting techniques on their projects this week!

Check them out:

Tammy swung by with "Sitting Pretty" from Diane Carubia

Jill warmed us with "Susie and Heart" by Lynne Stansbery

Pat showed us her journal showing "This Little Piggy Had Chardonnay" drawn by Suzanne Urban

Stephanie said groovy with "Gothic Flower Child" by LuLu Lancaster

Holley gave us attitude with "Little Diva" from artist Chesney Young

Terri bubbled through with free "Speech Bubbles"

Peggy settled in with "A Good Read" from Teresa Ward

Debbie cuddled up for "Cute Story Time" dreamed up by Diane Carubia

and Heather (that's me) doodled by with "Gothic Flower Child" by LuLu Lancaster

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC109 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there.
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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

Please use the Handwriting Frenzy! theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (No back-linking please!)
In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

Squigglefly Challenge #108 - SFC108 - KRAFTASTIC!

2011-07-25T06:05:00.000-05:00

First - let's announce the winner of last week's challenge, SFC107 - Hang Ten!

The WINNER of that challenge is:

Kathy Bradley

Congratulations, Kathy!!

Please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

And thank you to all those who participated this week! We LOVE seeing your submissions.

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Now, onto THIS week's challenge: KRAFTASTIC!

We challenge you to use KRAFT paper on your creations. Whether you are printing your image onto KRAFT paper, or using KRAFT as a base, or accent....let's see what you can do!

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My team, MARLOONEY's MARVELS created some pretty super delicious KRAFTASTIC cards for inspiration this week!

Check them out:

Kim made this beauty with Giggling Susie by artist Diane Carubia

Rhonda ~~crafted~~ krafted with Elementary My Dear by artist

Lynne Stansbery

Jan R used Sitting Pretty by artist Diane Carubia

Jane showcases Whimsy Town by artist Angie Davis

Dani with Just Hanging Out by artist Lynne Stansbery

Deena made a journal with Gothic Angel by brand new artist

Lulu Lancaster

Rebecca uses Tangled Hair by artist Lulu Lancaster

Stephanie created with Secrets by artist Lulu Lancaster

and finally, yours truly, Marlene created with Top Hat Surprise by artist Lulu Lancaster

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC108 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there.
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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

Please use the KRAFTASTIC! theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (No back-linking please!) In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

Squigglefly Challenge #107 - SFC107- HANG TEN!

2011-07-18T06:59:00.002-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #107 - SFC107 - HANG TEN

Before we start this week's new challenge, a big Squigglefly thanks to everyone who played in last week's challenge: SFC106 - Heavy Metal!

The winner of that challenge is:

Mandy

Applause, Applause to everyone for sharing their creative art with us! Please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

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This week Heather's Headliners created some awesome creations around our challenge theme: HANG TEN!

Just what does "Hang Ten" mean

We are looking for fingers, toes, paws or claws! We want to see feet (barefoot or covered), hands (bare or in mittens or gloves), or animal paws, claws or fins. Fingerprints,footprints or animal tracks are ok too!

**You don't *have* to use a Squigglefly image, but in order to qualify for a prize you MUST use one. You can also combine SF images with non-SF images to qualify too! Don't have one? Then try looking at the FREEBIES section and use one of those!**

Check out what the design team what the design team has done with "Hang Ten!"

Pat used "Up a Creek" by artist Lynne Stansbery

Tammy used "Dr. Turtle" by artist Nate Owens

Stephanie used "Gathering Sea Shells" by artist Lynne Stansbery

Jill used "Playful Pug Artist" by artist Lynne Stansbery

Debbie used "Dancing Debbie" by artist Cheryl Alger

Peggy used "Baby Elephant" by Crissy Armstrong

Terri used "Let the Party Begin" by Diane Carubia

Holley used "Hi Bella" by artist Lynne Stansbery
(this image is available as a free download)

and lastly my project
Heather used "Elementary, My Dear" by Artist Lynne Stansbery

inside text reads: "belated birthday card- (Hope you enjoyed your day!)"

Thanks for looking at the samples from Heather's Headliners.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC107 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there.
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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations!!

Please use the HANG TEN! theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (No back-linking please!) In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Don't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!

Do You Love These New Images, or Do You Love These New Images? :)

2011-07-16T00:02:00.000-05:00

Squigglefly Challenge #106 - SFC106 - HEAVY METAL

2011-07-11T07:00:00.004-05:00

Before we get on with this week's new challenge, we'd like to thank everyone for joining in on last week's challenge SFC105 - In the Good Old Summertime!

The winner of that challenge is:

SHANNON KEITH

Thanks for playing along and sharing your talents with us! Please contact Holly to collect your prize winnings and don't forget to grab the "Award Winner" badge on the sidebar to display on your blog to show everyone you are a winner!

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Marlene (otherwise known as "Marlooney" to some) here, with my very first challenge as leader of my team Marlooney's Marvels! Heather (leader of Heather's Headliners) and I take turns hosting a challenge each week, so she'll be back next Monday. We'll keep this little charade up until the end of 2011 so play along with us, and make us proud. :)

This week, we're all about HEAVY METAL.

Let's see some METAL in your creations....be it brads, eyelets, charms, staples, etc. You get the picture! Show us what you can do!

Here is what the design team has created this week, to inspire you to rock the HEAVY METAL!

Stephanie used "Rock Star" by artist Chesney Young

Deena used "Tally Ho" by artist Diane Carubia

Kim used "Dance Partners" by artist Cheryl Alger

Jan used "Pop and the Kids" by artist Crissy Armstrong

Jane used "Fintastic Friend" by artist Michelle Bertuzzi

Rebecca used "There are Souls" by artist Roann Mathias

Rhonda used "Bunny Bushel" by artist Diane Carubia

Dani used "Hold on Tight Now" by artist Diane Carubia

and finally my project

Marlene used "Teen Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by artist Lynne Stansbery

I hope you've all enjoyed the METALLIC creations Marlooney's Marvels have designed for you, and are inspired to play along with us.

1) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC106 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there.
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!
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 add a DIRECT link to your creation in the collection InLinkz below so we can find it! (new creations only and no back-linking please!) If you have two entries, then just start another collection link to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by and

we look forward to seeing what you create!!

Please use the HEAVY METAL theme on your project and put the DIRECT link to it in the collection below. (no back-linking please!) In order to qualify for a prize, you MUST use a Squigglefly image.
Ddon't have one? Try one of our FREEBIES!
Thanks for joining us for this week's challenge!