Challenge #68 - TAG IT!

Okay, this is a BIG ONE! Its our very LAST CHALLENGE POST at this location. We have some fun posts coming up for you before the end of the year, so be sure to come back and visit through the holidays.

OUR NEXT CHALLENGE will be located at our new home...

CLAUDIA and COMPANY!

We'll see you there on January 4th, so mark those challenge calendars.

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Here is a timely challenge for all of you gift givers...a TAG! That's right, all you need to create this week is a project that is either a tag or has a tag on it.

Our ladies put their sense of frugality to work here and used scraps from our Jovial Collection. It looks a little something like this, just in case you didn't see it the first time we showcased it.

Perdy huh? Lots of fun too!

Here are some fabulous designs by our paper crafty design divas...

PIALI

Recipe:

Basic Grey ~ Jovial Paper pad; Claudia & Co~ Puddle Jumper-Ella mini set;

Baker's Twine; Spellbinders dies; Scor-tape; Copics; Neenah Classic Crest cardstock

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Jovial DP Collection (Basic Grey); Stamps: Winter Landon Puddle Jumper ©Lori Boyd (Claudia and Company Stamps); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Copics, Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)



NICOLE

Papers: Basic Grey's Jovial 6x6 pad

Image: Sugar Sticks Grandparents

Letter Stickers: Cosmo Cricut Tiny Type Clear/Black

Coloring: Copics

Base Tag: Manilla Tag

GWEN

Recipe: Jovial DP; TGF-Miss Anya Lounge; Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type; Baker's Twine; Prisma Cardstock; Memento Ink-Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers; 3-D Square Adhesive;

JONI

Recipe:

Basic Grey Jovial designer paper

Snow Day chipboard collection

Joy Ride collection button
American Crafts surprise ribbon pack

baker's twine

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Our winner of last week's give away is going to get that amazing CC Mitten Weather Crafting Kit!

That makes Berenice R our winner!

Please contact, Claudia with your mailing information by sending her an email to:

diecutsrus [at] me [dot] com

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Okay, here is something super special! To celebrate the last challenge here at
A Crafty Little Place, Claudia is giving away this INCREDIBLE Purple Cow Cutter!!!!

How do you win? Just enter a tag project right here at the little blue frog.

The Smart Trimmer by Purple Cows

SMiLES!

GWeN and the DT

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Challenge #67 - Sketch It!

First of all, I want to say AMAZING! Your projects last week were beyond wonderful and so many of them at that. I don't know that we've ever seen so many projects for one challenge. As much as we try, we don't always get each project commented on, however, we did see them and you blew us all away! Thank you for a very impressive and inspiring week.

Now, we are giving you a little happy sketch to work on this week. It was designed by our very own, Joni Wilson. Using the sketch and the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather DP our ladies put together a fun sampling of projects for you to view.

PIALI

Recipe:

Papers: Cosmo Cricket~MittenWeather; Stamps: Claudia & Co.PJ~ Winter Ella and  Emma; Cluadia and Co.~ So Random sentiments;

Teal Baker's Twine; Neenah Classic Crest cardstock

NICOLE

Papers: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather

Image: Wreath Set by Maree Truelove

Copic Coloring

SHERI

Recipe Items from the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Mitten Weather DP Collection (Cosmo Cricket); Stamps: Winter Hannah Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co), Sentiment from Party Time Noah (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Copics, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

JONI

Recipe:

Cosmo Cricket's Mitten Weather designer papers

Claudia & Company Presley digital stamp

Baker's Twine

Spellbinders Nestabilities

Neenah Cardstock

Copics

GWEN

Recipe: CC Mitten Weather DP; Ella PJ from Claudia and Company Stamps; Copic Markers; Memento Ink; White Opaque Pen; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - China Blue

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Now, to join in this week you know what you need to do. Get your supplies, use the sketch and get creative! After last week, I'm sure your mojo is still on fire and I'm really looking forward to all the projects you'll be submitting.

One of you will be winning an outstanding prize...the Mitten Weather Crafting Kit!!!

Be sure to get your project loaded before the deadline on Sunday at 9:00 EST.

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Before I go though, we do have some BIG EXCITING NEWS that is coming your way. Stop back on THURSDAY for a GINORMOUS ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Smiles!

Gwen, Claudia and the DT

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Challenge #66 - Anything Goes!

I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving break. I have had good reports from my DT Sisters that everyone here had a wonderful experience with family and friends. Sadly we have a few with little ones that caught belly bugs and such. Here's hoping that everyone is on the mend soon.

We had a winner from our little contest last week. Thanks to all of you who signed up to get those fantastic PoPs! A great big congrats to lucky number....

Darling Ho!

Please contact Claudia with your address information. Email her at: Claudia (at) diecutsrus (dot) com 

The girls and I had another supreme dp to work with. Its Curio and it is FABULOUS!!!!

This wonderfully versatile paper can be found at Die Cuts R Us in the 6x6 paper pad for only $5.40. You can also find the fun embellies, a card kit, and the 12x12 Paper Pad Collection. Stop by and give it a looksie, this line is really wonderful.

Now, take a looksie at what our extraordinary designers put together for you...

JONI

Recipe:

Basic Grey's Curio Designer Paper

The Greeting Farm's Olive & Amelia Journey set

Dear Lizzy collection Paper Flower

Basic Grey Capella brad

Neenah Cardstock

Copics and Memento Ink

PIALI

Recipe:

Papers: Basic Grey~Curio 6x6 paper pad;  Scor-tape;

Yellow Baker's twine;

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Curio DP Collection (Basic Grey); Stamps: Twinkle Tots Madelynn; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Tools: Copics, Paper Piercer, Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon

NICOLE

Papers: Basic Grey Curio line

Image: Jane's Doodles Skating Mia

Coloring: Copic Markers

Pearl: Kaisercraft

Wow! I think the week off has restored the mojo here at A Crafty Little Place...don't you? Since you have no limits on this challenge, I do hope you all play along. I'm sure after all the time off for turkey you are all rearing to tear off the aprons and drag out your craft supplies. I know I am ready to do just that! So...what's keepin' you from from joining me? Link up your project below.

SMiLES!

GWeN and the DT

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Challenge #65 - Alter It!

Can you believe it is time for yet another fantastic challenge? It seems like I just finished posting last week's challenge. We had some amazing projects entered and several wonderful winners. Our challenge this week promises to be one filled with creative mojo too.

Creativitity seems to be something that is sparked in times when frugality and poor economics are at hand. We've seen our share of economic woes here in Ohio and I'm sure people everywhere are feeling the pinch in their pockets like we are. This challenge is a wonderful way to make something spectacular out of something that may be a little less than desirable.

We challenge everyone to take something you already have and make it stupendous with a little alteration. Our Designers got really into this and created some outstanding projects that would be wonderful to display in the comforts of your home or gift to someone you love.

Claudia supplied us all with the wonderfully versatile Pyrus DP. It can be purchased at DCRU for a steal! Just $5.40 for the super 6x6 paper pad.
Now that is a budget friendly option for any penny pinching crafter.

Here we go...hold on to your britches because our ladies really went above and beyond this week!

NICOLE

Papers: Basic Grey's Pyrus Collection

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SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Pyrus DP Collection (Basic Grey)
Stamp: Sentiment from Party Time Noah (Lori Boyd/Claudia and Co)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Other: Buttons, Satin Brown Ribbon

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PIALI

Recipe:

Papers-Basic Grey~ Pyrus; May Arts solid wrinkled Ivory ribbon; Bo Bunny ~Crush Jewels;

Kaisercraft~ Paper flowers; 3D-Dots

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GWEN

Basic Grey Pyrus; Quickutz harvest font; Tim Holtz Distress Ink

misc. rhinestone, ribbon

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JONI

Recipe:

Basic Grey Pyrus designer paper

Nestabilities

Quickutz shapes

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Are you feeling inspired to create? Well then craft away and link up below. You know the rules. But what you didn't know is that Miss Claudia is feeling very generous again this week. You've got a chance to win these:

Pyrus Glazed Brads

That's right another wonderful prize just waiting for you to claim it. Pretty cool huh? So? What are you waiting for?

SMiLES!

GWeN and the DT

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Don't miss our:

Monday, November 22nd is the start of DCRU "Oh So Thankful" sale! This is our before, during, and after Thanksgiving Sale. We just can't wait until the day after Thanksgiving so we are having a week long sale...shop ahead for yourself (heehee), and then hit the stores on Black Friday for all family shopping!!! You can shop, any day, all week long! Sale ends November 26th.

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Challenge #64 - Red White and Green

Are you feeling like a color challenge? We've got one for you this week and it shall be Jovial! That's right...we are using our colors found in the Jovial DP; red, white and green.

If you haven't been introduced to the Jovial papers take a little gander at this 6x6 sample selections found at DCRU:

What were the Designers able to create with this fun seasonal collection? Well, you are going to be surprised. They really whipped up some fanastic projects for you.

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Jovial DP Collection Basic Grey
Stamps: Party Time Noah (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Other: Copics, Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

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PIALI

Recipe:

Papers: Basic Grey~ Jovial collection;

May Arts ribbon; 3D dots; Tim Holtz distress Tool

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NICOLE

Papers: Basic Grey Jovial Collection

Image: Wreath by Maree Truelove

Pearls: cream

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GWEN

Jovial DP; Ian and Anya from TGF; Memento Ink; 3-D Dots; Quickutz nesting Scalloped Circles; Copics

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JONI

Recipe:

Basic Grey's Jovial papers

The Greeting Farm image: Madelynn

Neenah Cardstock

Memento ink and Copics

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NIKKI

Stamps: Peaceful Wishes

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Basic Gray Jovial, Buttercream and Green Prism

Other: sewing machine, red ribbon, EK Success punch, corner rounder

Weren't those great? Do you get the feeling that people are getting excited about the coming season and seasonal celebrations? Why not create something of your own to share with us here. Just use the colors of RED - GREEN -  WHITE in your projects and link up here by Sunday at 9:00 PM EST.

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Want to know who won the Wander Woolies?

That makes, Tip Top our winner of the woolies. Please contact Claudia with your mailing address. You can send her a message at: claudia (@ ) diecutsrus (dot) com.

Congratulations, enjoy your goodies!

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Challenge #63 - Sketch for the Guys!

Can you actually believe that its NOVEMBER?!? I'm still wondering where October went. We do have some fun things in store for you and I hope you'll visit each week to see whats new.

To kick things off we are going to introduce a sketch by our lovely, Joni Wilson!

Our designers worked with this wonderful sketch and the WANDER DP, found in 6x6 sample packs for only $2.75. You can also pick this up in the awesome 6x6 paper PAD with the current sale price of $5.40!  Die Cuts R Us also carries the cooridnating buttons and embellies, you'll need to stop by and check them out. Okay, now that I'm done shamelessly plugging the products...hehehe, would you like to see what the girls did with them? Alrighty then, sit back and let your eyes wander over these adventurous and inspiring visions...

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Wander DP Collection (Basic Grey); Stamps: Davey Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Company); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Tools: Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

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NIKKI

Supplies Used:

Paper: XPress Blending,White, Black, Green PRISM, , Basic Grey Wander

Ink: Black Memento, Stamps: Stampavie Skateboard Dude Other: Chipboard letters, Robots Chipboard, Oval and Circle Nestabilities, Black Ric Rac, pinking shears, Copics,

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PIALI

Recipe:

Papers: Basic Grey~ Wander; Stamp:Unity Stamps~EMBRACE YOU;

Spellbinders~ Nestabilities; Basic Grey~ Nook & Pantry; Distress Ink;

Baker's twine- Yellow; Glue dots;

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JONI

Recipe:

Basic Grey's Wander Designer Papers

The Greeting Farm Oh Boy Ian

Joy Ride button

brown Baker's Twine

Copics and memento ink

Neenah cardstock

dimensionals and glue dots

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NICOLE

SugarStick Digital Image: Grandparents

Miss You: So Random Sentiment Stamp Set

Papers: Basic Grey's Wander Sampler pack


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GWEN

DP: Wander
Cardstock: Prism
Image: Davey PuddleJumper by Claudia and Company
Ink: Memento; Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Vintaged Photo
Bakers Twine, Nook and Pantry Button and Brad, TGF-OandA Journey Sentiment, Copic Markers

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Want to know who won last week's challenge prize? Me too! So, can I have a drum roll please....

Our winner for the uber cute ribbon from TPC is:

That means that Linda B is our Lucky Lady!
Linda, please send me an email with your mailing address.
You can reach me at www {dot} gwensbusylittlehands {@} sbcglobal {dot} net.

Congratulations to you! 

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This week we've got ANOTHER GIVE AWAY!!!!

Claudia is on a roll, she's offering one lucky challenge participant this exciting prize:

The Wander Woolies! Aren't the fun? They could be yours, just link up your project and you will get a chance to welcome these little wanderers into your mailbox.



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