August challenge

Morning to you all, this is a scheduled post as I am on my hols, so fingers crossed it pops up when it should.

Before I tell you about our new challenge I would like to introduce Sam to our team. Sam is a keen Penny Black stamper and has featured as our GDT previously so we thought she would be the prefect person to join the team on a permanent basis as we have been a member down for a few months now. I hope you will join me in giving her a very warm welcome.

So now for this months theme which this month is.................

******In the Garden******

As always you can create anything you wish so long as you follow the theme and the focal element of your card must be a stamped image........any make of stamps is OK........or a Penny Black Stickeroo. Just remember we do not permit the use of digi images and any entries using them will not be eligible for the prizes on offer.  You can enter up to three different cards or projects into each monthly challenge and can combine these with other challenges.

So now for some awesome prizes from our fabulous sponsors.................

Penny Black are again offering three lovely stamps for three lucky winners. Their  web  site has a good search engine to look for any stamps you are after and their club lets you sign up for free so you are amongst the first to know when they release new products.

Next we welcome back Classy Crafts an on line store offering a huge range of products, latest arrivals include Spellbinders dies and Nellie Snedden stamps and don't forget that all new customers can get a 10% discount off their first order - use the code "first order" (no quotes) in the discount coupon box during the checkout process to claim your discount. (Offer excludes the Silhouette Cameo, and quotes for special orders).They are offering one winner a £10 voucher for an on line shop at their store. 

CraftsULove are back with us this month............who are expecting deliveries of the new 'Creatable, Craftable and Creatables' dies this month and taking advance orders so you can get your as soon as deliveries arrive. The are also stocking the lovely new Poppy Stamp dies as well as 97 new Memory Box dies, so do pop on over to their store and take a look at their huge selection. Their prize is a £15 vouncher to spend at their store.

Next Crafty Ribbons a ribbon emporium, who are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ?  Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft.  Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all!  Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog.  Go on, have a look... It's worth it !

As usual we have two Guest Designers to join us and this month, we are so pleased to welcome first Kay and here is the lovely garden inspired card she has created for us...................

And also we have as a Guest Designer, my team mate Tracy from our sister challenge Allsorts with this super creation......................

Brenda

Using PB 3381K Aspire, 3937H Birds on Wire, 3948K Fireworks and 4263F Garden of Life

Ellie

using PB stamp "Chitchat"  No: 3703K

Linda
Using PB break for cake 4083K and and the sentiment from PB in the garden 30-044

Lynn
Using a Penny Black stickeroo and sentiment from PB wishes set 30-103

Mervi
using Penny Black's "nature's day" 4157K, background: "delicate pattern" 40-047

Sam

Using Penny Black Stamp 'Yearning' 4058J and Sentiment 'Betsy Bluebell Transparent Set' 30-053

Shirley
Using Penny Black stamp Mimi and friend no 4085J

Susan
Penny Black Poppy Fields 3199J

Tracy

Made using Transparent 30-034 Teddy & Company

Good luck everyone and we look forward to visiting all your entries.