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Inspire.Create.Challenge #195 | Water

 


Good morning all, I hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend.  Today we have a WATER challenge for you.

You can interpret the theme as you wish.  It could be a water background, it could be a watercoloured card or raindrops or a drink.  You decide.  Here is some inspiration from the Design Team and I just love the different interpretations of the theme.





Verity Pursglove



Suzy Hinton



Karen Farquhar



Aren't they fabulous!?  Now it's your turn.  We want to see your 'water' inspired projects.  The challenge closes on Wednesday 25th June and you can enter by clicking on the link below.

Happy designing!

Jo
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Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #194

 Good morning and happy Sunday and a Happy Father's Day here in the UK!


Challenge #195 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #194.  We loved all your window cards!  Thank you all for taking part in this slightly different challenge, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #194 is...


Heather




Well done Heaether, we loved your wedding buggy shaker card and for thinking outside of the box!

Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #195 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a 'water' challenge for you this week!


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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #194 | Project with a window

     


    Good morning and welcome to another challenge.  This week we have a project with a window challenge for you.

    You can make a card, a box or some other kind of project so long as it incorporates a window!

    Here is some inspiration from the team.


    Tammy Fite



    Suzy Hinton



    Karen Farquhar



    Verity Pursglove




    Now it's your turn, the challenge is now open and closes at midnight on 11 June.  Just follow the link below to submit your entry.

    We look forward to seeing your window creations.

    Jo
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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #193

     Good morning and happy Sunday once again.


    Challenge #194 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #193.  We loved all your cards with 'Summer Vibes'  Thank you all for taking part, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #193 is...


    Sherri Thacker


    Well done Sherri, we loved the summer vibes yet peaceful look to your card.

    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #194 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a 'project with a window' challenge for you this week!



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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #193 - Summer Vibes


    Good morning and welcome to Challenge #193.  We want to see your Summer Vibes cards, it can be summer colours, summer activities, summer flowers, whatever inspires you for Summer!

    Here are a few ideas from the Design Team.

    Tammy Fite



    Suzy Hinton



    Verity Pursglove



    Karen Farquhar



    I am loving these Summer Vibes, how about you?  Now it is your turn, let us see your summer creations.

    The challenge is open until Wednesday 28th June and you can enter it by clicking on the link below.

    Have fun!

    Jo
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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #192

    Good morning and happy Sunday to you all.


    Challenge #193 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #191.  We loved all your cards incorporating a tag.  Thank you all for taking part, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #192 is...


    Karen Ksenzahovic



    Well done Karen, we loved the bright colours that make up your happy card.

    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #193 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a Summer Vibes challenge for you this week!


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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #192 | Incorporate a Tag



    Hello and welcome to Challenge #192.  This week we have a fun challenge to create a card that incorporates a tag.  Tags are such a great way to add interest to your cards whether it be as a main feature or maybe in a hidden pocket for a secret message.  

    Here are a couple of examples to inspire you.


    Suzy Hinton 



    Karen Farquhar



    We cannot wait to see how you incorporate tags into your card projects.

    You can enter the challenge by clicking on the link below.  The Challenge closes on 14th May so you have plenty of time to get creative.

    Happy Crafting,

    Jo
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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #190 and #191

    Good morning, as promised today I am launching the winners of Challenge #190 and Challenge #191.

    Challenge #192 will be launched at midday today, slightly later than normal.  We loved all your cards inspired by the last two challenges and we really appreciate you taking part.

    So without further ado, here are our winners.


    Challenge #190 - Monochrome
    Christy Stanford


    Well done Christy, we loved the combination of colours used for the Monochrome effect.


    Challenge #191 - Sketch Challenge
    Jolanda Johnstone


    Well done Jolanda, we loved the beautiful Spring feel and interpretation of the sketch in your card.


    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #192 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a 'card which incorporates a tag' challenge for you this week!


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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #191 | Sketch Challenge

     


    Hello all, I am so sorry for the delay in this post.  It is my fault, losing track of time as usual.  

    We have a sketch challenge for you this week.  You can use the sketch as it is, change the shape, turn it on its head, its up to you.

    Here is some inspiration for you from the Team.

    Tammy Fite



    Verity Pursglove



    Suzy Hinton



    Karen Farquhar



    Now it's your turn, we cannot wait to see what you come up with.  I will leave the challenge open for a couple of extra days so it will close at midnight on Friday 2nd May.

    You can enter the challenge by clicking on the link below.

    Happy crafting,

    Jo
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    PS I will do a double winner post next time to announce winner of challenges 190 and 191.











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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #190 | Monochrome

     


    Welcome to Challenge #190, this week is all about Monochrome.  We want you to choose your favourite colour or if you fancy a challenge, choose a colour you wouldn't normally choose or struggle with, and create a card in all the tones of your chosen colour.

    Here is some inspiration from the Team...


    Verity Pursglove



    Tammy Fite



    Karen Farquhar



    Suzy Hinton



    Jo Blackman



    Now let us see your Monochrome creations, remember any colour of your choice.  The challenge closes at midnight on 16th April and you can add your card by clicking on the link below.

    Happy creating,

    Jo
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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #189

    Good morning.  Well Spring has well and truly sprung in the UK this week and we have had some beautiful sunny days (even though there is still a nip in the air!).  It turned out to be a perfect challenge for a perfect week.

    Challenge #190 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #189.  We loved all your cards inspired by Spring and Easter.  Thank you all for taking part, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #189 is...


    Marlene



    Well done Marlene, we couldn't resist this cute little character with the beautiful spring flowers and patterns.

    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #190 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a Monochrome challenge for you this week!


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    Inspire.Create.Challenge #189 | Spring/Easter

     


    Hello again, and welcome to Challenge #189.  This week we have a Spring/Easter challenge for you.

    Spring is really beginning to come to life here in the UK and many other parts of the World and with Easter celebrations just around the corner, what better way to celebrate it.

    Here is some Spring/Easter inspiration for you.

    Suzy Hinton



    Karen Farquhar



    Tammy Fite



    Verity Pursglove



    We can't wait to see your creations.  Show us your project with a Spring and/or Easter theme.  You can enter the challenge by clicking on the link below.  The challenge closes on Wednesday 2nd April.

    Have fun!

    Jo
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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #188

    Good morning


    Challenge #189 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #188.  We loved all your cards inspired by the men in our lives.  Thank you all for taking part, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #188 is...


    Birgit Staab



    Well done Birgit, we loved all the layers and textures in your card.

    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #189 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a Spring/Easter challenge for you this week!


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    Winner | Inspire.Create.Challenge #187

    Happy Sunday, I hope you have had a great week!

    Challenge #188 will be launched shortly but first I need to announce the winner of Challenge #187.  We loved all your cards inspired by the template.  Thank you all for taking part, we really appreciate it.  Our winner for Challenge #187 is...


    Amanda Mertz




    Well done Amanda, we loved the way you used the sketch to inspire your design.

    Thank you all so much for sharing your projects with us and please continue to spread the word!  Don't be shy, we want to see your creations.

    Please feel free to add this new badge to your blog and share our challenges with the Hashtag #INSPIRECREATECHALLENGES and request to join our Pinterest board too.

    We would love to see you play along with our next challenge!  New challenges are released every other Sunday at 10am UK time, Challenge #188 will soon be ready for your creations and we have a Masculine challenge for you this week!


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