Monday, January 30, 2012

Challenge #25--Beat the Mid Winter Blues--Patricia's Turn

It's my turn to share what I've created for our "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" challenge for this month. You can interpret the challenge any way you want. I chose to ski thru this challenge with this cute little Penguin Skier. He is available at the Whimsy Stamps Store. For more information on this card please visit my blog HERE.



Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions.

Thanks for swinging by!!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Challenge #25 ~ Beat the Mid-Winter Blues ~ Sharron's turn

 
It's my turn to share what I've created for our "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" challenge. You can interpret the challenge in any way you wish.  I chose to flutter my blues away with Crissy's beautiful "Rose Butterfly" digital image that's available at Whimsy Stamps.   You can read all the deets about my card on my blog.

 Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

 You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions. 

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~
Sharron♥

Friday, January 27, 2012

Challenge #25 - Beat The Mid-winter Blues - Jane's Turn

Morning!  Jane here and today it is my turn to create for our current challenge of "Beath the mid-winter blues"!!  To beat the blues I have chosen to create a bright, summery card with Crissy's gorgeous "Birdie Friend" image available form Whimsy Stamps here.  I have coloured the image with copics and added lots of gorgeous flowers from my stash to create a little garden for her.  For more details on how I've created my card please see my blog.

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images (LIKE SHELBY ☺), either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.
You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions.

Good luck and have a fabulous day!

Jane x

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Challenge 35---Mary Lou

Hello Dear Friends ~~Mary Lou here...as it is my turn to share something for our SWC Challenge #35--Beat the Mid-Winter Blues ~~please feel free to interpret this however you would like :D  My way of beating the cold mid-winter blues here in NE Wisconsin is to dream about spending a beautiful summer day with a special furry friend :)
Used Crissy's super fab image---Nose to Nose found at Whimsy Stamps Store in Crissy's Digi Collection.   I merged it with MiCrafty's Crooked picket fence!!
Colored with Copics and fancied with EK Success and MS RTP layered arches punches.  For further details please visit My Blog--Mary Lou's Corner!!

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.


You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. You still have a few more days to create and become the lucky winner!!!
Go Go Go.............I would love to see what you dream up

So glad you popped in for a visit
Hugz and blessings

Mary Lou

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Challenge #25 Beat the Mid Winter Blues - Shari's Turn



Our challenge this month is Beat the Mid Winter Blues, and you can interpret the theme a number of different ways - a blue themed card, a card with a spring/summer theme, a card showing how to enjoy the winter season, etc - you choose!!!
My acrylic card this month features "Swingin' Emmylou", an image that Crissy created for Kraftin Kimmie Stamps.  For more information about my card,  please check out my blog here

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking
HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions. 

You still have almost a week to enter to win, so get creative, and have a terrific day!!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Challenge 25 Beat the Mid Winter Blues- Doreen's Turn

Hello to you all
It is my turn to show you my creation for this month's challenge - beat the mid-winter blues. 
 Feel free to interpret this challenge however you like   I have used one of Crissy’s images “Thinking of You” for my card and you can buy this from Wags and Whiskas...


I do hope you are going to join in
If you would like to know more about how I made my card you can do so here



Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions. 



Thursday, January 19, 2012

January Guest #2--Margreet Burger


Good morning everyone!!! Today marks the last of our guest designers and it is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Margreet Burger!! She has pulled out the stops and created 3 really great cards using images from Wags 'n Whiskers and Squigglefly!!

You can find out more about these cards and Margreet on her blog at 




Thanks Margreet for these wonderful contributions to this month's challenge "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues"!! You're cards rock!!!

There's still time for all of YOU to enter too!! Click HERE for challenge details!!!

Thanks for coming by today!! Hoping your day is blessed!!

☺Sarah☺ 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

New Rubber for January!!

One of my greatest pleasures here at Sundays With Crissy is to introduce all the new stamps that Crissy creates!! This month is no exception!! Here are Crissy's latest rubber images available for sale at Whimsy Stamps. Just click on any image and you will be taken directly to the ordering page.

"Everything's Just Ducky"



"Heart Hugs"


"Spring Zebra"



Aren't these just the cutest???

There's still time to join us for this month's challenge too!! Click HERE for challenge details!!

Thanks for stopping to take a look today!!

Blessings,
☺Sarah☺

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Challenge # 25 Beat the Mid-Winter Blues - Rosalien

Today it's my turn to show you my card for the Challenge. Our Challenge this month is Beating the Mid-Winter blues. I  love to see what your interpretation is of Beating the Mid-Winter Blues. ;)  What about a day at the beach like Beach Baby Jayme? Sounds like fun, right? :)) You can find this lovely image here at Whimsy Stamps.

I made a Rocking Card. You'll see them a lot these days and I love them. For more details about the card you can head over to my blog.

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions.
Have a great day and thanks for visiting us. :))

Hugs, Rosalien

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Challenge 25 – Beat those Mid-Winter Blues - Linda

Hi Everyone 


Today it’s my turn to give you some inspiration here at Chrissy’s and the challenge is BEAT THOSE MID WINTER BLUE'S, this is open to interpretation so let your creativity flow.





Friends and flowers definitely blow away those blues amd I used the image called Lend Me Your Ear, so cute, you can read more about my card on my blog Pinklilacs, I do hope you will pop over and see me.


Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project! (She has all the instructions!).

Thank you so much for popping in and I look forward to seeing your creations.


Hugs Linda

Friday, January 13, 2012

Challenge #25 - Beat the Mid-Winter Blues - Michelle

Hello everyone, & happy Friday the 13th!! It's a lucky day for me because it's my turn to show my card for this month's theme "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues". This is open to interpretation so use your imagination!



I knew right away that I was going to use "Time Well Spent" from High Hopes. What better way to beat the mid-winter blues than dreaming of fishing in the middle of summer with your best furry friend? You can find more details about my card on my blog HERE


Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up your project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the blue link button & add your project - she has all the instructions. 


Thanks so much for visiting & have a super weekend!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Challenge #25 * Beat the mid-winter blues * Marcea's turn

Hello everyone and welcome to another inspirational post for you for this month's challenge. Our theme is beat the mid-winter blues so feel free to interpret this in anyway you like. I have gone for a summery theme but with the colour blue included but it is up to you what you choose to do.



I have used the beautiful 'Bird Fairy' which available from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, drawn of course by our lovely Crissy :o)

More details about my card will be on my blog later this evening HERE


Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.


You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project! (She has all the instructions!).


Have a wonderful evening 

Marcea xxx

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Challenge #25 - Beat the mid-winter blues - Cammi's Turn

Hello everyone!  I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season!  I was able to spend a quiet Christmas at home with my husband (we decided to skip all the travel and traffic this year and relax - soooo nice).

Well it is my turn to show you my creation for this month's challenge - beat the mid-winter blues.  Feel free to interpret this challenge however you like - think warm and sunny, or as I did blue. 





The image that I used is Stripes the Zebra - available from Kraftin' Kimmie.  This has to be one of my favorite rubber stamps from Crissy - I use it for a variety of cards.

Stop on by my blog Cuttin-Up for more details on my card.

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project! (She has all the instructions!).

Thanks so much for dropping by!  Cannot wait to see your creation!

Cammi

Monday, January 9, 2012

CHALLENGE #25 - BEAT THOSE MID WINTER BLUES

This week's challenge is BEAT THOSE MID WINTER BLUE'S which is open to interpretation so is basically anything goes.  My reason for choosing this image was why be blue brighten up your day with colour!

For this challenge I have used one Crissy's recent digital stamps called LITTLE ARTIST for more details check out my blog here.

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections, will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

Just go back to Sarah's post HERE.



You should see a blue froggy face button at the end of her post where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

Best wishes, 

  

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Challenge 25: Beat The Mid-Winter Blues - Carole's Turn

Hello everyone, I hope Christmas and New Year were just the way you wanted them and that 2012 has begun well. Today, it's my turn to show you my card for this month's challenge - Beat The Mid-Winter Blues, and you can interpret this however you wish. I decided to make a summery easel card using this great image, Beach Baby Jayme. Isn't she just fabulous? And so summery in all her glory in that bathing costume, and you just can't help but smile when you see her.

There are more details about this card on my blog HERE.



Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections, will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

Just go back to Sarah's post HERE.
You should see a blue froggy face button at the end of her post where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

Thanks for dropping in and looking at my card today, I hope you feel like joining in the fun this month.

Happy crafting!
Carole ☺

Friday, January 6, 2012

January Guest #1--Elizabeth Hart


Good morning everyone!! It's Guestie Time again and today we have Elizabeth Hart with us as our first guest for January!! I just love what she has done for our "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" challenge! Looks like there's a beach in sight and these four are ready for some sun and sand!! Thanks Elizabeth for this lovely card!!!You can find details on this card and many more on Elizabeth's blog at Warm Harted!!



You can also join in on our challenge as well -- click HERE for details! You could win 5 free digi images if your card or project is picked in our random draw at the end of the month. If you use one of Crissy's images (rubber or digi) from Whimsy, Wags'n Whiskers, Kraftin' Kimmie, Squigglefly, or High Hopes you will be entered twice in our draw. Of course you are allowed to use stamps from any other company to play along. Remember to keep it family friendly and stick to 3 entries at a maximum.

Thanks for taking a look today!! Hope your day is BLESSED!!

Hugs,
☺Sarah☺

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Challenge #25--Beat the Mid-Winter Blues--Shannah's Turn

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to a brand new challenge for the New Year here at "Sundays with Crissy"!!

It's my turn to get you all warmed up and thaw out those creative juices, because our theme for January is... "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues!" You can interpret this however you want! Escaping Mid-Winter for you could mean sun and warmth, anything that screams beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, or tropical. Or maybe you will want to make a card in all blue tones. Or even just getting some crafting time in is your way of beating the mid-winter blues! This theme is up to your interpretation!

Of course this is easy peasy for me, considering we are actually in the middle of a heat-wave LOL!! I don't really have to stretch my imagination too far here in our Aussie summer! ;)

My beautiful niece has just had her 3rd birthday, so I chose to show you the card I made for her. It looks just like her (all blonde curls and blue eyes), and of course this time of year she loves to be out in the sunshine picking the flowers... perfect for our summery theme!

This image is the adorable "Gracie's Roses" by Crissy Armstrong (of course!), and is available from Whimsy Stamps.
The good news is my niece loved her card. She held it up to herself in front of the mirror and told her Mum "that's me"! - how cute is that?? Thanks Crissy!! ;)



I'd love you to pop over to my blog Embellished ExpresShan's for a visit, and see more details about my card!

Now it's your turn to show us your 'BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLUES' cards!! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

You can link up you project on Sarah's post by clicking HERE. Just find the Blue Linky button and add your project! (She has all the instructions!)

Wishing you all a fabulous start to 2012!!

Hugs, Shannah xox

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Challenge #25 Beat the Mid Winter Blues with Michele S.

Happy New Year Everyone,
It's my turn, and with the Holiday's behind us it's time to get the creative juices flowing again:-) This is why we are all here, to keep each other motivated and get the craftiness going:-)

Now it's time for January's challenge!! Beat The Mid-Winter Blues!! It is open to however you want to interpret that. Perhaps you want to make a card in all blue tones.  Maybe just getting come crafting time in is your way of beating the Mid-Winter Blues.  To me, this theme made me think of beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, tropical, ...
I decided to grab an image I have had that is one of my favorites called "Maya Blowing Bubbles"
from Whimsy Stamps. This adorable little girl is a perfect example of "Summer" hehe

If you'd like to get all the details pop on over to my blog "here"
Also please don't forget to come back through out the month as the whole Design Team each have their own day to showcase Crissy's wonderful images:-)


Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images , either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺
You will need to go back to Sarah's Post HERE
You should see a blue froggy face button at the bottom of Sarah's post, where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!
Here's wishing you all a happy and Healthy 2012!
Hugs
Michele Spera

Monday, January 2, 2012

Newest Digi & Rubber Images from the Amazing Crissy!!

Hi folks, me again. I just wanted to show you the latest characters to jump off Crissy's drawing board!! I do realize I am a little late with the digi images with Christmas come and gone so please forgive me for having vacation brain.


Snowman & Penguins



Snowman Angel



Snowman Santa



Snowman Skating



Snowman Top O' the Mornin'




Now for Crissy's newest rubber images just in time for Valentine's Day!!

Giraffe's In Love



Jumbo Love



Lend Me Your Ear



Love Birds



Valentine Fairy


To find out how to order any of these stamps just click on the images and you will be taken directly to the ordering pages at Whimsy Stamps.

Thanks for taking a look!! Have a blessed day!!

☺Sarah☺

Sunday, January 1, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! CHALLENGE #25--Beat The Mid-Winter Blues--Sarah's Turn


Happy New Year Everyone!! From all of us here at Sundays With Crissy, we wish you and those you love health, happiness, peace, joy, and prosperity for 2012! I trust you all ate too much, when to bed really late, and had way too much fun partying it up!! I spent my night making my project for this challenge (oh the procrastinator that I am--I feel a New Year's Resolution coming on--LOL). Also, sat down with Hub's and did some goal setting for the year. Not much partying here but that's okay, I feel inspired, I do!!

Now onto blog business....I have been off cruising the Caribbean, so a big thank you to Crissy for taking over for me for the month of December. A big thank you goes out to all of you who entered last month's challenge too--over 130 entries!! Woooohooo!! Now it's time for January's challenge!! This month we want you to think warm and sunny thoughts to Beat The Mid-Winter Blues!!  For me, living in the land of ice and snow, that's anything that screams beach, seaside, underwater, sunny, or tropical, but you can interpret it your own way if you want.  Maybe you will want to make a card in all blue tones, or maybe just getting some crafting time in is your way of beating the mid-winter blues! This theme is up to your interpretation!

For me, this challenge theme was perfect timing!! I am having cruise ship withdrawal and although I didn't actually see any mermaids while I was at sea, I did look for them!! All I saw was a bunch of flying fish & a stingray...not even a dolphin!! I must have been looking the other way, LOL!! Anyway, I couldn't wait to get some ink on my new rubber that recently came in and thought she was perfect for this challenge. The stamp is called "Journey Into The Sea" from Whimsy stamps.

I decided I'd make a journal to document my memories of the trip while it's all still fresh in my mind--Lord knows when I will actually sit my fanny down and scrapbook the actual trip!! In any case, this will make the journaling aspect a little easier when I finally do.






You can visit my personal blog Sally Cicada Designs for more details on this project.

Now here are the winners of the Artist's Choice Award from December's challenge. Winners, please grab your winner's trophy button from the right side bar and display it on your blog!


 Krafty Karen #7

Julie P #82

 Rose C #28

 Sylvia #96

Shelby #20
Bettina #9

Mary J #118

Now here is the winner of the blog candy, also from December's challenge participants!

 Drum roll please...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

 136 

Timestamp: 2012-01-01 07:01:09 UTC



Congratulations Shelby G (#57) who was entered twice for using one of Crissy's images!
Shelby you can contact Crissy at cmga.63@gmail.com and she will tell you how to choose your five free digi images!

Now it's your turn to show us your Beat The Mid-Winter Blues creations! See upload instructions below! There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images (LIKE SHELBY ☺), either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

☺HERE'S HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CARD OR PROJECT☺

You should see a blue froggy face button below where you can click to add a link to your creation. Just click on it and follow the instructions that will pop up. If you don't see it because you are on the main blog page, just go to the top of this post and click on the post title to go to the individual post. It will show up (or it should) then. Please remember, no more than three entries! You have 'til January 31st at noon to play! You will be entered into the draw for the digi prize no matter what image you use!! Be sure to come back all throughout the month to see what our talented design team has come up with to inspire you!!

New Year Blessings,