Cupcake Craft Challenges: December 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Cupcake 173... Sketcharoony

Morning Cupcake Lovers! Can you BELIEVE that it's Christmas THIS WEEK?! Why didn't anyone tell me?!

This is our last Challenge for 2011, as Cupcake is having a little time off to munch on Sausage Rolls, Cheesy Snacks, Mince Pies and Quality Street. But don't worry, we'll be back on 9 January to play with you.

In the meantime, on behalf of Cupcake Craft Challenges, I would like to wish you a...

Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year.

I would also like to thank each and every one of our lovely and generous sponsors and everyone for taking the time to play along with, and support us.

The Fabby Cupcakes and our Gorgeous Guest Cupcakes deserve a special mention too. Thanks for all your time and all you do. It is very much appreciated.

Now, before I tell you about this weeks Challenge, please note that we will be closing a day earlier than we normally do. So, our current Challenge will close at...

8pm, GMT, on SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER.

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful, sparkly projects last week. We had a busy old time checking you all out, but we totally loved all your fab creations.

So, without further ado, this week's Challenge is...

... Sketcharoony ...

You are welcome to flip, rotate and/ or add extra bits, so long as we recognise the basic elements of the Sketch. :)

You have until 8pm, GMT on Saturday 24 December to place your entry for this challenge. Have fun.

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We have two Winners for last weeks sponsored Challenge and we’ve also chosen our Cupcake Cuties.

Here are the winners:

Cupcake Cards and Crafts Winner
chosen at random;
Shelby
Colour of Happy

Congratulations Shelby, you win your choice of a delicious Paper Collection from the Cupcake Cards and Crafts Store. Could you please e-mail your choice to me by Sunday 08 January so I can arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Saturated Canary Winner
chosen at random;
Jo Ham
It's My Creative World

Congratulations Jo, you win two images of your choice from our fabulous sponsor, Saturated Canary. Could you please e-mail your choices to me by Sunday 08 January so I can arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Our Cupcake Cuties are;

Caroline - KISS
Wedgie
Mary G
Gro
Jovita

Congratulations girls, you can pick up the Cupcake Cutie badge below... we hope you will display it on your Blogs with pride!

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This week, we have another pre-Christmas treat for you! We have stash from not one, not two, but three lovely sponsors, up for grabs. Get your stockings ready...

We're very happy to be joined again by:

Crafty Emma's Store are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, a £10 Gift Voucher to spend in store.

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Digital Delights are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, three images of their choice.

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Tickled Pink Stamps are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, either one rubber stamp or two digi's of their choice.

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And don't forget about our super monthly sponsor. We're really pleased to welcome back:

Polka Doodles are generously offering TWO lucky winners, chosen at random, the delicious Ohhhhhh.... Sooooo Pretty Sweet Mini CD Collection:

This stunning CD collection is just adorable, and as the title says, it's Pretty and it's Sweet and unashamedly girlified. Meet Amelia, Piper, Maddie and Bella, 4 gorgeous girl characters who are waiting for you to colour them in and bring them to life.

The CD contains over 200 printable pages:
12 different character images in both pre-coloured and black and white so you can colour them yourselves
14 backing paper designs in approx. 10 colour swatches per design, over 150 backing papers in total
5 sheets of co-ordinating sentiments.

I want it, I don't know about you!!

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The Cupcakes have created some amazing projects to help get you in the mood!
Pop over to their personal Blogs if you'd like more details about their work, or if you just fancy leaving some well deserved, old fashioned luuuurve... ;)

Delphine

A Few things to remember!
Please leave a link to your blog post and not just your blog!
Make sure that 'Cupcake Crafts' are linked in your post... if you don't mention us in your posting you will not be eligible for any prize(s) offered by our sponsors!
Please only link to new entries - it isn't fair to backlink to older posts!

And don't forget, this Challenge will close at...

8pm, GMT, on SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER.

Merry Christmas!
xxx

Monday, December 12, 2011

Cupcake 172... Don't look at the Light!

Well Hello! Fancy seeing you here. Wanna Cupcake?! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Are you excited? Or are you just ignoring Christmas fever? Either way, I think you're gonna love the Challenge our Jane has chosen for us...

Thank you so much for sharing your GORGEOUS backing papers last week. Your projects were amazing. What an inspiring bunch you are. We had a lovely time visiting you all.

So, without further ado, this week:

... Don't look at the light ...

With the party season now at full throttle, this week it's all about the shiny stuff. If it sparkles, shines, gleams, glints and/ or glitters, we'd like to see it!

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 18 December to place your entry for this Challenge. Have fun.

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We have a Winner for last weeks sponsored Challenge and we’ve also chosen our Cupcake Cuties.

Here are the winners:

Challenge 171 Winner
chosen at random;
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain

Congratulations Christine, you win a $20 Gift Voucher from last weeks fabulous sponsor, Simon Says Stamp. Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 18 December so I can arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Our Cupcake Cuties are;

NG Cards
Sue U
Hannelie
Simone
Donna Bowman

Congratulations girls, you can pick up the Cupcake Cutie badge below... we hope you will display it on your Blogs with pride!

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This week we have a little pre-Christmas treat for you! We have stash from not one, but two lovely sponsors, up for grabs. Get your stockings ready...

We're very happy to be joined again by:

Cupcake Cards and Crafts are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, their choice of a delicious Paper Collection from the store.

And for the very first time, we are delighted to welcome Krista from:

Hello!

My name is Krista. I am the artist behind Saturated Canary Digis. I love creating, drawing, dreaming up new projects, and writing on my blogs.

I have two sweet little kiddos and have been married to my awesome hubby for ten years.

I'd love for you to stop over to my personal blog, Saturated Canary, and introduce yourself!!

Krista very kindly provided the Design Team with images to play with this week. Thank you so much for your generosity. :)

Saturated Canary are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, two images of their choice.

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And don't forget about our super monthly sponsor. We're really pleased to welcome back:

Polka Doodles are generously offering TWO lucky winners, chosen at random, the delicious Ohhhhhh.... Sooooo Pretty Sweet Mini CD Collection:

A Few things to remember!
Please leave a link to your blog post and not just your blog.
Make sure that 'Cupcake Crafts' are linked in your post... if you don't mention us in your posting you will not be eligible for any prize(s) offered by our sponsors.
Please only link to new entries - it isn't fair to backlink to older posts.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Cupcake 171... D.I.Y

Morning Muffins. Yep, it's Monday morning again and it's December, which means Christmas is a coming! But before that, best have another Cupcake...

As always, thanks so much for playing with our Krafty Challenge last week. Most of you really got into the spirit, although there were some cheeky entries again! Tut, tut! We certainly loved seeing all of your gorgeous creations.

This week, Rachel has chosen the Challenge for us, and it's faberoony:

*** DIY ***

What are we talking about?! Well, we'd like you to create your own Backing Paper. Safety Goggles and High Visibilty Jackets not required...

You have until 8pm GMT on Sunday 11 December to place your entry for this challenge. Have fun!

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We're bursting at the seams with winners today! We have a Winner for last weeks Challenge, our November Icing on the Cupcake Winner and we’ve also chosen our Cupcake Cuties...

Here are the winners:

Challenge 170 Winner
chosen at random;
Annika
Annika: Winterkaartje

Congratulations Annika, you win a £10 Gift Voucher from last weeks generous sponsor; Crafty Emma's Store! Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 11 December, so I can arrange for you to receive your prize! If the prize is not claimed by then another winner will be chosen!

Crafts U Love Winner
chosen at random;
Inkypinkycraft
Inkypinkycraft

Congratulations Trace, you win a £15 Gift Voucher to spend in store at Crafts U Love. Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 11 December so I can arrange for you to receive your prize. If the prize is not claimed by then another winner will be chosen!

Our Cupcake Cuties;

Jen
Birgit
Juls
Rachel
Jess Martin

Congratulations girls, you can pick up our badge below... we hope you will display it on your Blogs with pride!

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This week, we welcome back our regular monthly sponsor, Simon Says Stamp. We're so grateful that Simon Says Stamp continue to sponsor Cupcake. There's an incredible selection of crafting goodies in their on-line store and they stock lots of scrummy goodies that can't be purchased here in the UK.

Simon Says Stamp are offering one lucky winner the opportunity to win a $20 Gift Voucher.

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The beginning of the month, of course, means we have a change in Sponsor Toppings! For the month of December, we're thrilled to welcome back:

Polka Doodles are generously offering, not one, but TWO lucky winners, chosen at random, the delicious Ohhhhhh.... Sooooo Pretty Sweet Mini CD Collection:

The Cupcakes have created some amazing projects to help get you in the mood! Pop over to their personal Blogs if you'd like more details about their work, or if you just fancy leaving some well deserved, old fashioned luuuurve... ;)

Delphine