Hi Everyone and welcome to Penny Black Saturday
big thank yous to all the folks who entered into last week's Anything But A Card Challenge and well done to the first timers or those who were out of their comfort zones but gave it a go...and what an array of fabulous projects you came up with
The winner chosen at random of the beautiful Bountiful stamp
Congratulations Caroline.....if you e-mail me with your address I will pass it onto Alison & Jayne who will get your prize in the post
Without more ado it's time for this week challenge and to get you in the mood
cue music maestro.....Jingle Bells....Jingle Bells....yes.....
IT'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
we know you are all thinking it's still summer...not according to the recent weather we've been having but anyway....it's never too early to make a start on the Christmas Card List so a great chance to get some inspiration for this year's cards
and it's entirely up to you what you create....the only limit is your own imagination.....a card...altered art...layout...notebook etc...the only RULE being that you use at lease ONE PENNY BLACK IMAGE...LARGE SENTIMENT OR STICKEROO
all you need to do to enter is leave your name and a direct link to your entry with Mr Linky so we can come visit you and if you don't have a blog just e-mail your entry to me (Kath) and I will pop it on the blog for you and you will qualify for the prize draw.
And talking of prizes.....more fabulous generosity from our lovely sponsors
for 2 lucky winners who will be chosen at random and announced next Saturday
from Julia at Stampers Supermarket
2 Penny Black Slapstick Stamps
LOFTY
PAISLEY SWIRLS
and from Clair at Valentines
13.7M Roll of Stampin Up Red Grosgrain Ribbon
and our fabulous Design Team have well and truly got into the Christmas spirit with the gorgeous Christmas images which Penny Black do so well....lots of fabulous inspiration for you...so no excuse for last minute Christmas card making.
Happy Christmas card making
Hugs from the Design Team
xxx
from Alison by e-mail
Oh Wow! I won!! lol** Thankyou so much. I will email you asap.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge Christmas fan so I love this week's challenge and the DT work is awesome.
Caroline xxx
Congrats Caroline!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the design teams cards this week but it's not surprising, I LOVE CHRISTMAS, now you've gone and got me all excited, I'll have to go and lay down in a darkened room:) xx
This weeks challenges suits me just fine. I´ve made a christmas card a week this year, so this is my 29:th christmas card.
ReplyDeletehugs from Annika in Sweden
Well done Caroline on winning. This is a great challenge. Really beautiful cards fron the DT again.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sally xx
It's hot here and you're talking about Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI've entered my card.
bye.
Ine
It's a bit difficult to think about snow and Christmas when it's over 90 outside, but I gave it a try this morning.
ReplyDeleteDeloris
Oh, I love making christmascards so this challenge suits me just fine! //Anna from Sweden
ReplyDeleteWow love the DT cards, I have discovered that I need more Penny Black Christmas stamps this will hopefully be rectified soon. I have managed to get one entered though.
ReplyDeleteSam
Congratulations Caroline.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas everyone! lol
I have lots of Penny Black Christmas stamps -I love them ,tricky to get into Christmas mood, but think I managed ok, thansk for the Challenge..Esther
ReplyDeleteThanks for this challenge I really need to get on with my Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteZ xxx
The DT cards are wonderful. x
ReplyDeleteHi Girls
ReplyDeletegreat challenge, getting ahead with me Christmas now! Gorgeous DT cards as always, sue,x
Great cards by the DT, my first Christmas card for this year! :)
ReplyDeleteOh thanks for the jump start on Christmas cards! I have so many lovely PB Christmas stamps!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe DT cards are wonderful.
Nela
What a lovely cards by the DT team, very inspirational. With this kinds of challenges I am half way through making my Christmas cards for this year, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have usually made about 50 cards by this time of year but I have only made 1 besides this one this year. Thanks for getting me started.
ReplyDeleteLoved all the teams cards.
Thanks Kath x
Yay Christmas in July. Penny Black just make the best Christmas stamps ever. Love all the DT cards girls love Linda
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant excuse to use my newest Christmas Penny Black stamp! The DT cards are great, and now I want to make loads more Christmas cards!!!
ReplyDeleteluv, Mags x
Lovely cute cards from the DT
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards made by everyone.
ReplyDeleteLizzie
Fabulous DT- samples!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet greetings,-))Mervi
The DT cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this challenge!
Great Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the challenge I've been making one a week for dc challenge so now happily on week 31, so won't be last minute this year if I keep it up.
ReplyDeleteLove the DT cards,
Ann x
I've been making Christmas cards since January so a nice easy challenge for me this week as I had loads of card toppers pre-done.
ReplyDeleteFantastic examples as always from the design team.
Karen x
wow, the DT cards are beautiful as always! i could make christmas cards year round, so this was another fun challenge, even though i almost missed it.
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never - left my link with Mr Linky.
ReplyDeleteLynn x