Sunday, November 2, 2008

CHRISTMAS CHEER......CARD CHALLENGE and CONTEST

Before I get to the AMAZING challenge for this week, I wanted to welcome 3 new BBTB DESIGNERS to the team: Susan Edwards, Shelly Bobrowski, and Heather Binnie. All three of these ladies do amazing work and I am so excited to have them join the team...WELCOME LADIES...

Do we have an AWESOME challenge for you this week with an equally awesome NEW CONTEST...normally I post the contest on a separate post, but the challenge for this week has a lot to do with the contest sponsor this week....SCRAPNFONTS is sponsoring our next contest and my oh my do they have the most AWESOME FONTS AND DOODLEBATS ON THE NET...Many of you know that I am one of their Lucky designers so I can personally vouch for them that their FONTS AND DOODLEBATS are totally adorable, awesome and safe...just to name a few great things about them....They will be sponsoring two AWESOME PRIZES.....


1ST PLACE PRIZE OF $40.00


2ND PLACE PRIZE OF $20.00


Here is a little bit about Scrapnfonts:




ScrapNfonts.com is home to the best selection of creative scrapbook fonts at great prices. Shop cool fonts for digital and paper scrapbooking, exclusive Creating Keepsakes fonts, and Doodlebats--fun dingbat fonts.

Sign up for SNF news and get three free fonts! This scrapbooking newsletter ain't like the rest. Ours is quite charming & easy on the eyes. Try it. We're sure you'll like it.

Okay so here is the details for this contest. In keeping with helping get a lot of your Christmas Cards done early this year, you need to create a card using ANY CRICUT CARTRIDGE (yes any) and MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD................but......whatever you make, the colors on the card need to be NON-TRADITIONAL.

For example: no green or white Christmas trees

no red Santa suit

no red sleigh

no middle part of the stocking being red

get the picture.

That's it....Other information about the contest:

All previous bbtb winner are welcome to enter.

Only 2 entries per person.

YOU MUST USE at least ONE cut from ANY cartridges.

International crafters are welcome.

YOU MUST provide a DIRECT LINK to your card in the comment section...(Please don't put my card is on my blog....sometimes I have a hard time finding it).

Deadline for entries: NOVEMBER 30, by midnight...(pacific standard time)

AND to help you all see how totally awesome the fonts and doodlebats are, the designers were asked this week to use the CHRISTMAS CARD from the CHRISTMAS CHEER cartridge....the cute one with the scallops on the edges. This card is a great card to be able to have a nice space to add lots of different elements on it..All of the designers used a font and or doodlebat from one of the amazing scrapnfonts sets called:

DB Tis The Sesaon Modern and SNF Classy Charm

If these projects don't get ya going, I don't know what will....(smile)...they all did an amazing job.

Designer Ideals:

By: Tomi Ann Hill - Joy


By: Anne Ayers - Season's Greetings

By: Teri Berrios - Tis the Season



By: Carole Lowe Beath - Joy



By: Shelly Bobrowski - noel


By: Regina Easter - Sleigh Bells Ring..Are you Listening



By: Sharon Caudle - Joy


By: Nikki Duey - In a Winter Wonderland


By: Michelle Wilkinson - Merry Christmas


By: Kazan Clark - Jingle Bells


By: Jennifer Wuthrich - Joy to the World


By: Heather Binnie - Merry Christmas


By: Dianne Strohfus - Joy


By: DeeDee Campbell - Season's Greetings


By: Susan Edwards - Season's Greetings


By: Rheba Tyler - Holiday Wishes


By: Penny Shubery - LOVE


By: Krista Norman - Merry Christmas


By: Ivy Obeso - Merry Christmas

54 comments:

Tonya said...

Honestly every single card is beautiful! You ladies are amazingly talented! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

DeeDee said...

WOW!! I am speechless!!! These are all wonderfully beautiful ladies!!! What a team of talented ladies we have here!! Also, the contest prizes rock...2 lucky people are gonna have a blast picking out a bunch of fun fonts and doodlebats!!! Nice work...as usual....girlies!!!! HUGS!!!

TERIBERI'S CREATIONS said...

What can I say except that these are ALL beautiful!!! Everyone on this team has so much talent - it's amazing. Hugs, T

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Wonderful job ladies! I love them all!

DonnaMundinger said...

What totally awesome cards! Congratulations to you all and especially to the lucky new designers joining your wonderful team. Hugs,D

Carole Beath said...

Congrats to the new designers. Welcome!! You are joining up with the neatest team everrr. And what delightful things I see with the ScrapNFonts challenge. Who could have imagined that simple lil' ole' fun fonts and doodlebats could end up on darling cards and projects. Well, the BBTB Team visioned them...

shelly said...

first i want to thank regina for allowing me this awesome opportunity to be on her DT! and all you other beautiful ladies for welcoming me so warmly :) i am soooo excited and if anyone has tips or advice oh please send them my way! you all are so inspiring!!!
all the creations this week are just superb!!
and the contest prize is neat.. 2 lucky people indeed will be getting a fun prize! hope everyone has a great day!!! xx's shelly

Jen said...

Beautiful creations everyone! and welcome to the new BBTB DT members!

~Jennifer Rose~ said...

Congratulations to the new designers! I can't wait to get started on this month's contest; it is going to be so much FUN! Good luck everyone! :)

tomiannie said...

Welcome to the new DT members! These projects are all lovely, ladies!

Dawn Gallop🐝 said...

WOW!!!! THESE CARDS ARE SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!
I LOVE THE FONTS AND DOODLEBATS...MY FAV. ARE THE ROBOTS...CHECK THEM OUT IF YOU HAVEN'T....LOVE EVERYTHING HERE.........THANKS EVERYONE AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK! HUGS, DAWN :)

Sharon Caudle said...

Welcome and congrats to the new design team members! I'm very excited to get to work with all of you! And what beautiful creations this week! Everyone did such an amazing job with this challenge!!! HUGS!!!

Anonymous said...

You ladies just keep out-doing yourselves! The talent is endless! Here's mine http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/2008/11/love-santa.html

Susan Edwards said...

WOW!! Every week this group amazes me with your vision and talent!! What wonderful card designs!

I am so excited to be joining you; that you, Regina, for the opportunity to grow my skills!!
Susan

mickeydee said...

Welcome ladies! Great job everyone! These doodlebats and fonts were so fun to play with!

Anonymous said...

Ok, silly question...

How do you all get such beautiful pictures of your work? I'm sure it has a lot to do with the camera, but you seem to be able to capture every detail perfectly! I'm envious! :) Any tips?

jan farnworth said...

i used the joys of the season cart to create my non tradtional color christmas card. Here the link
http://tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/2008/11/bbtb-non-traditional-card-contest.html

Leah said...

I decided to use my Accent Essentials and do something different. Thanks for having a fun contest. All the cards the designers have made are beautiful. Here is my entry: http://leahscarddesigns.blogspot.com/2008/11/falling-snowi-want-to-be-snowman.html

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A Little Time said...

The projects are just beautiful!! I am so honored to be a part of this team. Thanks so much for choosing me, Regina!

jeany said...

Wow ladies all your cards are so beautiful :):)
I have decided to be brave & step forward with a card ....lol.I used Christmas Cheer.
Here is my blog link..http://nantodar.blogspot.com/

Jean

Staci said...

I have never entered a scrap contest so I am hoping to have beginners luck, lol. Here is my card. I will submit another one before the deadline.
http://doubletheblessing.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-cards.html

silvercustard said...

Hi there, had a go but didnt do too well...LOL anyway its here if you want to peek !!!

http://silvercustard.blogspot.com/2008/11/having-mojo-slump.html

Anonymous said...

Some GREAT cards there!

Nancy said...

these are all just beautiful. What a treat to look at them. I agree, everyone on the team is so talented.

I finally was able to make a card for a contest here.

Good Luck everyone

http://www.hallmarkscrapbook.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=4589&limit=recent

~JulieH~ said...

Wow all the cards are wonderful ladies! I love to see all your wonderful creaions on a Sunday night!
I had a go at the contest as I love scrapnfonts!
Thanks Regina
My card is here
http;//huxtershouse.blogspot.com

Juliexx

~JulieH~ said...

oops sorry typing error
My card is here
http://huxtershouse.blogspot.com

Juliexx

Anonymous said...

Congrats Susan, Shelly and Heather!!!

Pamala said...

Just happened across this blog and can't help but feel amazed at the creativity here.

I thought I would give a shot at this challenge...AND it was a challenge. I never realized how important red and green are.
Thanks for providing the challenge.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-3qw8n0rGtI/SRcH5grMxzI/AAAAAAAAAaA/7aKOJX8K0kA/s1600-h/it%27s+cold+outside.jpg

Annette said...

What a talented bunch of people - fab cards

Donna said...

Everyone's cards are beautiful..thanks for a great challenge...here's my card:
http://harleychicsskrapz.blogspot.com/2008/11/santas-got-new-look.html

Sheila said...
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Sheila said...

I just love looking at the entries on this blog, they are all fabulous. There are so many talented people with inspirational projects. Good luck everyone!
I have decided to enter this challenge myself.
My card is here

Natalie said...

Wow! The designers cards are wonderful! I love visiting this site for so much inspiration!! Here is my entry for this months contest!! Thank you!!

http://scraprat-scraptastic5.blogspot.com/2008/11/bbtb.html

Anonymous said...

Here's my entry!
http://selahcafe-selahcafe.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-card-for-bbtb-contest.html
Thank you for another fun challenge!!

Anonymous said...

I don't know why that's not working...let's try again

http://selahcafe-selahcafe.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-card-for-bbtb-contest.html

Kathy said...

My first entry for the November contest. Quite a challenge coming up with something using non traditional colors :) thanks Regina for hosting the contests! http://thebarnneedspainted.blogspot.com/

Nancy said...
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Natalie said...

I had another idea for the contest...so I just had to enter a second project! Here it is!!

http://scraprat-scraptastic5.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-second-entry-for-bbtb-contest.html

Thanks! Great stuff so far ladies!! Love it!
Natalie

Amanda said...

Wow, there are some amazing cards you all have made.. Good luck to everyone.. Here is my card:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dWLSZ0FXHLVEphmWsuJq3A?authkey=TPRtEynNzqs

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Lyssa Beth said...

Well i'll take a stab at it. It's simple but I love the colors!
http://stufflyssamakes.blogspot.com/2008/11/some-more.html
And those cards are awesome!

Janis said...

Hey Regina & ladies, What a great contest. All the cards are so pretty! OK I had a go at it & my Christmas card can be found on my blog.

http://scrappergrl.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Janis

Becca said...

Lovely cards ladies! Here is mine:

http://beccaspapercutz.blogspot.com/2008/11/snowflake-christmas-card.html

Becca said...

Here are two more I did today! Love this idea!

http://beccaspapercutz.blogspot.com/2008/11/two-more-non-traditional-christmas.html

Heather Bares said...

Here is my entry for the non-traditional christmas card contest

http://heatherbares.blogspot.com/2008/11/bbtb-contest-non-traditional-christmas.html

Nancy said...

wow...look at all of these amazing entries...I'm glad that I don't have to judge these...very creative...

Here's my 2nd entry into the contest..I posted one the other day, but realized it needed to be a card and not a project...sorry about that...

Good luck everyone...

http://anothermdcrabbie.blogspot.com/2008/11/have-i-got-surprise-for-you.html

GabrielaD said...

great contest... here is my card.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6WQhwYKtjeI/STCNUBn7JdI/AAAAAAAAASw/b6aGVz9m-IE/s1600-h/P1020797.JPG

Hope that link works.

Gaby

Art and Whimsy said...

here is the card my daughter did for this contest http://art-and-whimsy.blogspot.com/

I wish had gotten it together soon enough to have one of my own!

Kathy said...

My 2nd entry for the Christmas Card Non Traditional Colors Contest... http://thebarnneedspainted.blogspot.com/2008/11/bbtb-christmas-card-entry-2-non.html

DonnaMundinger said...

Here's my entry for the non-traditional color Christmas card contest. This was so much fun! Thank you Regina!
http://donnamundinger-popsicletoes.blogspot.com/2008/11/bbtb-non-traditional-christmas-contest.html

Lorena Llano said...

Hello: I send my entry for the non traditional christmas card contest. I love your blog and creations. Here is my card:
http://lorenallanoblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/something-simple-for-bbtb-contest-black.html

Anonymous said...

I have a few Cricut Christmas Cards posted on my site. Also the free SVG for Cricut. http://scraption.com/2008/12/christmas-cards-cricut/

Cricut Cartridges said...

Beautiful cards! I'm absolutely speechless. The quality of the cards I see coming from this website is unrivaled. Keep it up girls, and Regina... you keep on bringing us such a great resource.