Cupcake Craft Challenges: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Cupcake 181...Boys & Their Toys!

Good morning lovely crafters, its Donna here, posting this week’s challenge on behalf of our Cupcake Mummy Faye. She has been off enjoying a well-deserved break this weekend and we hope she had a fab time! First things first...we want to thank everyone who entered last week’s challenge...we had some amazing entries and Keeley had a really tough time choosing her Cupcake cuties!

I’m just popping on the reminder from last week regarding Word Verification appearing on some blogs, as it’s still causing the Cupcakes some problems when commenting. There seems to be a new version around which requires us to fill in two words so we can prove we're not machines. I totally understand why you may choose to use this, but I find it REALLY hard to see what the words are. As do a number of other people, including Cupcakes, I've spoken to about it. If I've still not sussed it after about three attempts, I generally give up. So, if you are using Word Verification, and you don't get a comment from us, we've tried, but just can't get through.

So without further ado here are the details of this week’s challenge which has been chosen by our lovely Cupcake Denise...

... BOYS AND THEIR TOYS ...

This is such a fun challenge and a great opportunity to dig out your male themed images and design papers! We all know how much boys like playing with their toys, whether they’re on the X-Box, PlayStation, fixing their cars or off fishing for the weekend! We’re pretty sure you’ll have lots of fun with this challenge and we really look forward to seeing your entries!

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 4th March to place your entry for this Challenge

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Mr Random has chosen this week’s winner and Keeley has chosen the Cupcake Cuties…

Scrappinmad Karien

Congratulations Karien, you win a $10 Gift Certificate from last week’s sponsor Prairie Fairy. Could you please e-mail Faye at cupcakechallenge@googlemail.com by Sunday 4th March and she will arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Cupcake Cuties...

Debbie S
Helen
Janice
Nikki C
Rebecca

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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We are so pleased to welcome back one of our regular sponsors for this week’s challenge...

Crafty Emma's store has a fab range of crafting items available and she has new stock arriving daily so pop on over and check out which new goodies you might ‘need’ to add to your craft stash!

Crafty Emma is offering a £10 gift certificate (excluding p&p) to spend in her on-line shop

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This month, The Cupcakes are joined by two wonderful Guest designers Helen & Jen. Check out their gorgeous work...

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... ;)

Jen

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, February 20, 2012

Cupcake 180... Fluffy Pink Cupcakes

Well hello! Happy Monday morning to you. Time for another Cupcake...

You had us tied up in knots last week, trying to choose just five Cuties from so many fantabulous Entwined creations. As always, thanks for playing along. We love seeing what you come up with. But please do play fair, we hate having to disqualify people.

I'd also like to mention Word Verification. There seems to be a new version around which requires us to fill in two words so we can prove we're not machines. I totally understand why you may choose to use this, but I find it REALLY hard to see what the words are. As do a number of other people, including Cupcakes, I've spoken to about it. If I've still not sussed it after about three attempts, I generally give up. So, if you are using Word Verification, and you don't get a comment from us, we've tried, but just can't get through.

This week, our newest Cupcake, Keeley has chosen her very first Challenge for us:

... Fluffy Pink Cupcakes ...

Now, pay attention, because if you don't include all the elements, you won't be eligible for any prizes!! We'd like to see Pink as the main colour on your work, you need to include something fluffy and, of course, there needs to be at least one Cupcake somewhere on your project.

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 26 February to place your entry for this Challenge. Enjoy...

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Mr Random has chosen Winners from our last sponsored Challenge and we've chosen our Cupcake Cuties.

So, here goes:

Stamp Fairy Winner
chosen at random;

Sam/ Whisper
Whispers Cards

Congratulations Sam, you a $10 Gift Certificate to spend in store at Stamp Fairy. Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 26 February so I can arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Winner
chosen at random;

Gale
Gale's Stamping Corner

Congratulations Gale, you win the mahoosive stash of Divine Bakers Twine. Could you please e-mail your full postal address to me by Sunday 26 February 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;

Janet O'Brien
Cheryl (She Stamps)
Fiona
Karina
Marion L

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 are delighted to be joined again by:

The Prairie Fairy Store is full of the most adorable and cutesome images, with regular new releases. There is something there to suit all tastes, you really do need to take a peek!

Prairie Fairy are very kindly offering one winner, chosen at random, a $10 Gift Certificate to spend in the store.

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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, February 13, 2012

Cupcake 179... Entwined

Morning, morning, morning! I hope it's not too cold wherever you are as you read this. I'm a fair weather girl, but all this snow has given me the perfect excuse for hot choklit and a Cupcake...

We are delighted to be joined by two Guest Cupcakes this week. Both Celine and Deanne from Stamp Fairy have made the most gorgeous cards. Check them out downstairs.

We loved seeing your faberoony pink and red creations last week. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us, but right now, I expect you want to know what our new Challenge is...

This week, Shelly has chosen:

... Entwined ...

Now, don't get tied up in knots with this. (Sorry, I can't help it!) We'd just like to see you use some kind of twine on your projects. Simples.

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 19 February to place your entry for this Challenge. Have fun...

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Mr Random has chosen Winners from our last sponsored Challenge and we've chosen our Cupcake Cuties. So, here goes:

Pollycraft Designs Winner
chosen at random;

Cathy D
Scraps of Life

Congratulations Cathy, you win five scrummy images from Pollycraft Designs. Could you please e-mail your choices to me by Sunday 19 February so I can arrange for you to receive your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Simon Says Stamp Winner
chosen at random;

Berit Synnove
Berit's Hobbykrok

Congratulations Berit, you a $20 Gift Voucher to spend in store at Simon Says Stamp. Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 19 February so I can give you details of how to claim your prize? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Our Cupcake Cuties are;

Catherine
Dana
Cat Darling
Fern
Dreamtime

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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Do you love us? Go on, tell us you love us... we have stash from two generous and fabby sponsors:

Stamp Fairy is absolutely crammed full of the most adorable and cutesome images, it is well worth a look. I bet something falls into your trolley! ;)

Stamp Fairy have kindly offered a $10 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner, chosen at random.

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The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop is an online store providing a good selection of quality ribbon, twine, seam binding, rubber stamps, embellishments and buttons for all of your crafting needs. We aim to provide a fast, reliable and friendly service to our customers. Small orders and International customers are welcomed. New in stock are gorgeous paper doilies, a selection of dewdrops and self adhesive pearls. We also offer a selection of special offers.

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, a whopping fifty metres of assorted Divine Bakers Twine.

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Deanne used Barry Bee from Stamp Fairy

Monday, February 6, 2012

Cupcake 178... Pink and Red

Morning! Thanks so much for stopping by, it's lovely to 'see' you. I hope you're keeping warm, wherever you are. You know what Monday morning means, right? Yup, time for another Cupcake...

As always, thanks for joining us last week. We loved seeing what you created with stuff you rescued from the bin!

Well, I'd better tell you what our new Challenge is...

This week, Sari has chosen:

... Pink and Red ...

Nice and easy this one. We'd just like pink and red to be the main focus of your creations.

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 12 February to place your entry for this Challenge. Have fun...

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Mr Random has chosen a Winner from our last sponsored Challenge and we've chosen our Cupcake Cuties.

So, here goes:

Bugaboo Stamps Winner
chosen at random;

Lisa S
Adventures in Cardland

Congratulations Lisa, you win seven scrummy images from Bugaboo Stamps. Could you please e-mail your choices to me by Sunday 12 February so I can arrange for you to receive your images? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Creations by AR Winner
chosen at random;

Renate
Rekreasjoner fra roteloftet

Congratulations Renate, you win two templates from Creations by AR. Could you please e-mail me by Sunday 12 February so I can get you in touch with Adela? If the prize is not claimed by then, another winner will be chosen.

Our Cupcake Cuties are;

Jenny/ Dolphine
Banana Stamper
Kavitha
Jelly
Mrs A
Natascha

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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Oh we're good to you guys! This week we're giving you the chance to win stash from two geneorous and fabby sponsors:

There's a fantastic selection of crafting goodies in the on-line store at Simon Says Stamp. And they stock lots of delicious goodies that can't be purchased here in the UK.

Simon Says Stamp have kindly offered a $20 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner, chosen at random.

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Have you been over to Pollycraft Designs recently? Why not, you're missing out?! On top of a store full of cutesome images, Paula currently has special offer bundles available, offering a silly amount of images for not a lot of cash...

Pollycraft Designs are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, five images of their choice from the store.

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