Challenge 22

Hi everyone and welcome to our last challenge for 2009! I can't believe it's been 10 months since I started this challenge blog - time has flown by and we have now have over 400 followers - thank you to everyone who joins in our challenges. Before we get onto the challenge I must also say a HUGE thank you to the fabulous Truly Scrumptious Design Team who do a wonderful job creating beautiful cards for our fortnightly challenge - ladies, you are all so talented and I really appreciate the hard work and effort you put into your cards.

And I am delighted to announce that Angela, our Guest Designer for Oct/Nov, is joining us as a full-time DT member; welcome Angela.

The lucky winner of our last challenge, chosen by Random.Org is
No. 12 - Barbara (Paper Dreams)
Congratulations Barbara. Please contact us so we can arrange for you to receive your prize.

So onto Challenge #22. As usual we have a sketch for you with the added challenge of using some vellum somewhere on your card:

We are delighted that Whimsy Stamps are sponsoring this challenge. In December Whimsy Stamps are running a holiday card contest and daily advent calendar events. The holiday card contest is open to all, you just need to use a Whimsy image to create a holiday themed card and then the advent calendar is a daily stamp give away and some Whimsy inspirations from the DT all month long. Denise is kindly giving these two stamps for the winner of this challenge:




















If you need a little inspiration then take a look at the DT's gorgeous creations:

Angela


Beth


Dawn

Debbie

Michele

Mina

Nicole

Sharon


Because this is our last challenge of the year you have until 5pm (GMT) on Tuesday 5th January 2010 to add a link to your entry.

The Truly Scrumptious Team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Challenge 21

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge. As always there were some gorgeous creations and some wonderful interpretations of Dawn's sketch.

The lucky person to be selected by Random.Org to win the adorable Pink Gem stamp is

No. 11, Aunty Sue's Craft Cavern. Congratulations Sue, please contact us so we can arrange for your prize to be sent to you.

And so onto our next challenge. This week we have a fabulous sketch by DT member Debbie.



And as an extra challenge we would like to see a sparkly flourish on your card.

Our sponsor this week is the lovely Wendy from Digital Delights by Louby Loo. This is what Wendy has to say about her company: Digital Delights is just what our name says, a fun store with "Delightful Digital Stamps". Illustrations are by Wendy Hall (or Louby Loo as she has become known in the crafting world!!). Wendy is a trained graphic designer and is delighted to share her creations with you!! You can also buy her stamps in rubber form at Clear Dollar Stamps.

The winner of this challenge will receive a $10 gift certificate to spend in Wendy's store.


The Design Team have made some gorgeous creations to hopefully give you some inspiration:

Guest Designer Angela


Beth



Dawn


Debbie

Heather

Michele



Mina




Sharon

Nicole

As usual we are using Mister Linky. Please post your entry before 5pm on Tuesday 8th December. Happy Crafting!

Challenge 20

Today (11th November) is Armistice Day in the UK. It is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war. Please take a moment to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom and also for those who continue to fight for our security today.

It was great fun visiting your blogs to see the lovely creations you came up with for our last challenge; thanks to everyone who joined in.

The winner of the lovely set of stamps from Home Impressions chosen by Random.org is No. 5, Elborgi's Stempelwelt. Congratulations Elborgi, please get in touch so we can arrange for your prize to be sent to you.

This week we have a sketch drawn by DT member Dawn.


And the theme for this challenge is to add some texture to your card.

This week we are pleased to welcome back Pink Gem Designs as our sponsor. Pink Gem Designs was launched excactly one year ago today. They design and stock some of the cutest and whimsical clear polymer stamps around. The stamps are designed by Janet and manufactured in the UK by a specialist polymer company. The winner of this challenge will receive this adorable stamp as their prize.


Remember, you need to use the sketch and include the theme to be in with a chance to win this cutie.

Here are the DT cards to give you some inspiration:

Guest Designer Angela


Beth


Dawn

Debbie

Heather

Michele

Mina

Nicole


Sharon



Please use Mister Linky to link directly to your card and post before 5pm on Tuesday 24th November. Happy Crafting!

Challenge 19

Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a good week so far. We had a fabulous response to last weeks challenge - thank you to everyone who joined in.

The winner of the set of stamps from Stamp Attack, chosen by Random.Org, is No. 10, Jill (A Life Well Crafted). Congratulations Jill. Please get in touch with your details so we can arrange for your prize to be sent to you.

So onto our next challenge and here is the sketch

And we have a recipe we would like you to follow:

3 flowers

3 brads

3 gems/pearls

This week we are delighted to welcome back Home Impressions as our sponsor. The winner of this challenge will receive this gorgeous Christmas stamp set.

Remember, you need to follow the sketch and use the recipe if you want to go into the draw for this fab prize. Here's what the Design Team came up with for this challenge:

Angela

Beth

Dawn


Debbie

Heather

Michele

Mina

Nicole

Sharon

Please use Mister Linky to link us directly to your card and have fun with the challenge!

Challenge 18

Welcome to the 18th Truly Scrumptious challenge. Before we give you the details for our new challenge, we need to announce the winner of Challenge #17. The lucky person who will get to choose six of Sketching Stampers fabulous images is Random Org No. 14 Sunnys Basteloase. Congratulations, please contact us so we can put you in touch with Christine to choose your prize.
We have a fabulous sketch designed by our DT member Mina and the theme for this challenge is 'Autumn'.

We are delighted to welcome Stampattack as our sponsor this week. This is what Carol has to say about her company: "Stampattack was born 6 years ago with the aim of manufacturing our own rubber stamps. I worked on sourcing designs that were different and unique to the British market. A good friend of mine has hand drawn some lovely designs under the name of JoZart Designs and these have proved to be real winners."

Carol is offering our lucky winner this set of their new silhouette stamps.

Remember, you need to follow the sketch and theme to be in with a chance of winning these lovely stamps.

Here are the DT cards to inspire you:

Angela

Beth

Dawn

Debbie

Heather


Michele

Mina

Sharon

Please use Mister Linky and leave a link directly to your card. Have fun with the challenge and happy crafting!