SFC4912-Use traditional Christmas colors: RED & GREEN

Hello all-are you ready for Christmas yet? I'm not, but I am getting there!

Thank you to all who played in our challenge last week.

The challenge was "Winter Wonderland"-

the winner of last week's challenge is:

SONJA

Sonja used Squigglefly's GET YOUR SHOVELS READY by artist Lynne Stansbery

what a fun card she made!!

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This next weeks challenge is to make a card using traditional Christmas colors: GREEN and RED.

We have some DT inspiration for you, from Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals~first up is:

SHIRLEY

Shirley has used Winter Clothes by Fawn Palmer

What fantastic papers she found to use for the background of this fabulous card~the little glittery hat just makes me smile!

next we have

DEBBIE

Debbie has used Christmas Candle by artist ELizabeta Kushner

Those corner embellishments are gorgeous on this card!

now on to our next:

LINDA

Linda has used Holiday Lamp Post by artist Lynne Stansbery

What fabulous coloring and love that gold and red ribbon peeking out all pretty!

Up next we have

KATHY

Kathy has used Christmas Candle by artist Elizabeta Kushner

Those papers are just perfect behind the lovely colored up candle-and I love the glittery flame!

next we have:

SHARON

Sharon has used A Winter Owl by Fawn Palmer

What a perfect image for this beautiful Christmas Card-I need to take some lessons from Sharon on how to make such a perfect bow!!

We would like to THANK Sharon for all her gorgeous creations while she has been on our Squigglefly team! Good Luck-and we hope to see you around!!

last we have my card

RHONDA

I have used Holiday Lamp Post by artist Lynne Stansbery.

what a perfect image to use to pop out that gorgeous wreath!!

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

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4912 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

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

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

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

Squigglefly Challenge #48, SFC4812 Winter Wonderland

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Are you ready for this week's challenge? Well first let me tell you about last week's winner.  The contest last week was Glitter and Bling.  Weren't all the creations full of shimmer? The winner in last week's challenge was Leslie Miller for her beautiful creation using Holiday Bells by Marlene Shega.

  The winner can contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.

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Now, on to this week's challenge, SFC4812 Winter Wonderland!

This week's theme is winter wonderland. Anything winter theme is great, whether the image is winter themed or not--you can always add some winter themed paper or other winter embellishments to turn your card into a winter wonderland card!

Let's start with some examples made by the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin created this cheerful card with a bright colors and beautiful snowflakes.  This adorable image comes from artist Cheryl Alger and is called Angeld up Christmas Caroler.  Who wouldn't want this little girl to sing at their door?  I'd call this card a wonderful winter greeting!

Jan Marshall  created a wonderful card with an adorable saying "Winter is a real hoot!"  I am thinking if I ever saw an owl with a hat and scarf set like that I sure would get a laugh!  How great is that?  This image is from artist Fawn Palmer and comes with the saying shown.  It's called "A Winter Owl Too."

Elizabeth Hart designed a wonderful winter filled card using and adorable holiday image.  I love the amazing snowflakes that she decorated her card with, matched with some fun ribbon and amazing papers.  She even made the image look like it's filled with snow in the air!  Beautiful.  This image is called Honk for the Holidays by Fawn Palmer.  It comes with 2 sentiments (not shown).

Charlene Mitchell designed this pretty card using amazing printable papers from the Inger Harding Paper Collection Joyful Christmas Collection . The image she is using is called Baby it's Cold Outside from artist Fawn Palmer.  What a delightful combination.

Lisa Minkler crafted this stunning card using a great image from artist Diane Caurbia. It's called Topiary Ted.  Isn't this creation amazing? I love her stitching and the gorgeous ribbons and beautiful bling.  What a wonderful sentiment, Oh Christmas Tree... (But if you check it out, Topiary Ted is making a car, this image would be perfect for any time of the year...or do you think he's just giving SANTA a big 'ol hint?)

Tammy Hair created this heart warming card using a great stamp from artist Fawn Palmer called Libby and her Penguin.  She added a great sentiment "Christmas brings out the kid in us all."  How dear is that?  Wouldn't we all want a pet penguin?

And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Diane Carubia called Big Sister Babs.  This image doesn't have to be used for Christmas theme, but I colored her up in light blue/greens and added her to a snowflake card with flocked handmade paper from India and adorable tiny decorative buttons.  She sure looks Christmas-y now!

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

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4812 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.)

New Artist This Month

Squigglefly's December release is in full swing!  Lots of new images for your card making and scrapbooking, and several of them are perfect for those last minute holiday cards!   You can see this month's new images HERE.

We are excited to tell you that we have a new artist joining Squigglefly this month.  Elizabeta Kushner has a distinctive style that we know you will love.   Elizabeta is involved in a charity called The  Traveler, and generously gives all of her profit from the sales of her artwork to this charity.  You can learn more about this wonderful non-profit organization HERE.

See you back on Monday with a brand new challenge!

Squigglefly Challenge-SFC4712-GLITTER AND BLING

Hello-did you all enjoy your holiday last Thursday? I did-but it was way too short! Lets get to the winner of last weeks challenge..."I'm Thankful for..."
                                                                 GAIL
Gail used Squigglefly image Catching Snow by Cheryl Alger. Great card Gail and Congrats!!
 Please contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.
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Now on to this weeks challenge: GLITTER AND BLING....We want to see some bling on your card/layout ...bring out the glitter or anything else to Bling it up!

We have some awesome DT inspiration, first up we have:

 LINDA

Linda used Christmas Bird by Diana Garrison

SHIRLEY

Shirley used Antique ornament #5 by Lynne Stansbery

DEBBIE

Debbie used We Wish you a Merry Christmas by Fawn Palmer

KATHY

Kathy used A Sleeping Gift by Fawn Palmer

(Sneek Peek--image will be in the Squigglefly store Dec. 1rst)

SHARON

Sharon used Big Sister Babs by Diane Carubia

(Sneek Peek-image will be in the Squigglefly Store on Dec. 1rst)

RHONDA 

I used Ted's Christmas Surprise by artist Diane Carubia

(Sneek Peek- image will be in the Squigglefly store on Dec.1rst)

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

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4712 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

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

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

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

Squigglefly Challenge #46, SFC4612 I'm So Thankful!

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Are you ready for this week's challenge? Well first let me tell you about last week's winner.  The contest last week was to use an image over again in "Oldies but Goodies."  The winner in last week's challenge was Sandi who created a delightful card using Always Do Your Own Thing by artist Lynne Stansbery.

  The winner can contact Holly from Squigglefly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.

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Now, on to this week's challenge, SFC4612 I'm So Thankful!

This week's theme is all about thanks.  You have one of THREE choices:  1) make a thank you card;  OR 2) Make a Thanksgiving themed card; OR 3) make a card ABOUT something that you are so very thankful for (and think about adding a sentiment to match). For example, a card with a dog and a cute saying that says "God loves me, so he sent me this dog to be my guardian angel!"

Let's start with some examples made by the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin created this cheerful card with a bright colors and amazing feathers.  This stunning image comes from artist Fawn Palmer and is called  Happy Turkey Day.  I'd call this card a wonderful Thanksgiving greeting!

Jan Marshall  created a wonderful Thank You card for Santa himself!  Don't you love her sentiment? This image is called Better Not Pout Santa by artist Cheryl Alger.  What a great way to say thanks (besides leaving out a plate of cookies for santa too)!

Elizabeth Hart designed a wonderful Thanksgiving theme card!  I just love that turkey, though I am guessing any turkey is not very happy that it's thanksgiving!  This sweet image is called Pilgrim with Gun from artist Fawn Palmer.

Charlene Mitchell designed this pretty card using amazing gold borders and wonderful die cutting.  This card is a thank you card and a thankgiving theme card all in one!  The image is by artist Lynne Stansbery and is called A Truly Bountiful Harvest.

Lisa Minkler crafted this stunning tag using a great image from artist Deena Perrault. It's called Snow Globe with Snowman.  Isn't this creation amazing? I love her sparkle and her little saying, "Snow Thankful for you!" Awe....That's the way to create a wonderful Thank You card for someone.

Tammy Hair created this heart warming card using a great stamp from artist Lynne Stansbery.  This stamp is called Devotion and comes with the sentiment she added.  How dear is that?  Sounds like something I would be thankful for!

And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Fawn Palmer called Let's Talk Turkey.  Doesn't that turkey look good?  This stamp comes with the saying shown on the card.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Now's you chance to make a couple quick cards for the holiday.

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

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4612 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

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

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

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

Squigglefly Challenge SFC4512-Oldies but Goodies

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog 

First lets announce last weeks winner for the Bows and Ribbons.
                                          LORETTA

Loretta used Squigglefly image:The Cheesy Surprise Gift by Cheryl Alger.

The winner can contact Holly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.

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Now on to this weeks challenge! This week is "Oldies, but Goodies"

Use any digi stamp that is an old favorite!

Rhonda's Rowdy Rascals has whipped up some great "oldies, but goodies" cards for your inspiration.
                                                                        Kathy

Kathy has used Shy Bear-Snowy Playmate by Lynne Stansbery

Shirley

Shirley used Snowy Card by Marla Shega

Linda

Linda has used Catching Snow by Cheryl Alger

Debbie

Debbie has used Christmas Beagle by Marla Shega

Sharon

Sharon has used Angel with Candle by Inger Harding

Rhonda

I have used Prairie Wind by Lynne Stansbery

Don't you just love them all?!!

Hope we have inspired you to join in our challenge-here are the rules...

You are always welcome to play no matter what images you use, but to be eligible for the prize, please use a stamp from Squigglefly!

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4512 for your keywords when loading your creation photo there. 1b) please leave a comment on the challenge blog post so that someone from Squigglefly can validate your entry for the prize.

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

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

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

Squigglefly Challenge #44, SFC4412 Ribbons and Bows!

Welcome to the Squigglefly Challenge Blog!

Are you ready for this week's challenge? Well first let me tell you about last week's winner.  The contest last week was to create a card using Squares.  The winner was Carolyn from LuvMyCards for her awesome card using Diane Garrison's Butterfly Beauties.  Be sure and look at Carolyn's card HERE.

  The winner can contact Holly at usyungs@gmail.com, for your prize.

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Now, on to this week's challenge, SFC4412 Ribbons and Bows!

This week's theme is Ribbons and Bows.  You can either add a real ribbon and/or bow to your card OR use a stamp image that has a ribbon or bow on the image OR use an embellishment of a ribbon or bow, for example a brad shaped like a bow or a button shaped like a bow!

Let's start with some examples made by the Holley Hobbyists:

Pat Martin created this cheerful card with a bright blue ribbon and bow.  This stunning image comes from artist Jane Beljo and is called A Gingerbread House.   Doesn't it look good enough to eat? Did you know Squigglefly also has an adorable set of Gingerbread men (click here)?

Jan Marshall  created a perfect pink card using an adorable stamp from Cheryl Alger. This stamp is called   Mischievous Polly the Christmas Elf.  There's a bunch of adorable bows all over this cute image.  Perfect for the challenge.  In addition, she added some wonderful pink polka dot ribbon to the base of her card.  So cute!

Elizabeth Hart designed this holiday theme card in amazing colors and added a beautiful PINK bow to match the beautiful PINK bow on the image itself!  That's two times the challenge.  This image comes from artist Inger Harding and is called Angel with Candle.

Charlene Mitchell designed this pretty card using amazing ribbon (see her blog for details), note her cute little image also has a BOW in her hair.  She's using a sentiment called Chinese Thinking of You from artist Fawn Palmer. Her adorable image is from artist Cheryl Alger.  She's called Polly is a Perfect Angel.  What a delight!

Lisa Minkler crafted this stunning card using a great image from artist Jane Beljo. It's called A Gingerbread House.  Her decor is just stunning, Wow! And don't you love that winter theme ribbon under the house?

Tammy Hair created this sweet card using a great stamp from artist Cheryl Alger.  This stamp is called Candy Cane Sally.  Her card has a bow in the image and two bows that she added on her card.  How darling!

And lastly, I (Holley Barnhart from Holley's Blog)  used a great image from artist Diana Garrison called Christmas Bird.  This stamp comes with two wonderful sayings, the one shown below on the card, and another saying "Catch the Christmas Spirit." I added two ribbons to the border above and below the saying.

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

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

1.) If you up-load your creation to any on-line photo galleries, please use SFC4412 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.)