Saturday 17 December 2011

December Challenge


Good Morning everyone, I hope you are all OK and your Christmas preparations going to plan........not long now.................. after weeks of looking forward to it, it's almost upon us and if you are anything like me, the panic sets in because all of those things you planned to do weeks ago still need sorting.

We have a really fabulous month in November and it was absolutely wonderful to see so many of you joining in the fun and we so hope you will find time to join us again this month, it's a really easy theme..................

Happy Birthday

You can use any make of stamp for your entry, but no digi images are allowed.

And don't forget to keep an eye out for our  special post on 20th December announcing our first two 'In the Spotlight' entries for November...........who will they be, it could even be you !!

Lots of lovely prizes on offer again and we are delighted to welcome a new sponsor this month .....................Scotch Tapes who are giving three sets of their new Restickable Tabs to one lucky winner which retail at £3.32 per pack. 

These double sided tabs are easy to use, will stick to any surface, remove cleanly and because they are clear  you won't see them when they are used for such things as hanging Christmas decorations. Best of all, when you are finished with them you can simply wash them in soapy water and they are as good as new.


And some more great prizes from Penny Black.................... don't forget to join the club so you are always in the know about new products.
And welcome again to Sir Stampalot, our regular sponsors for the special prize open to all entries using a Penny Black image. Their Peterborough shop and on line store really is a one stop craft haven and Freebie Friday is something not to be missed, their newsletter Smudges will give you full details of the latest giveaway every Thursday evening. And they have a huge selection of sale items here which is regularly updated and always a bargain to be had.

Here's the prize for that category..................
And some pretty ribbons, buttons and pins....................


And how about some inspiration and we have loads for you this month and first  up is our December Guest Designer Sue who has created these stunning pieces of artwork for us



And  Jill who until this week was one of my team members at Allsorts, but I am sorry to say she has just stepped down due to work and family commitments, but still made this lovely card for us..............











A very Happy Christmas to everyone from us all here at Penny Black and More.




32 comments:

ROMAsik said...
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ROMAsik said...

ooops, don't see the winner of the stamp )))

on November 17 you wrote:
"we will ask Mr Random Org., to select a name from our new followers who join up between now and the start of our next challenge on 4th December and that lucky person will receive this lovely Penny Black stamp............
The winners name will be announced in the new challenge post on 4th December."

Lynn said...

Some great inspiration from the DT members. I've added my link.

Lynn x

Marianne said...

Oh boy, making a birthday card when I'm still not done with my Christmas cards is going to be a real challenge, but then again, I have an entire month to complete it, lol. Besides, the DT inspiration is definitely giving me a nudge in the right direction. Great work, ladies!

Barb said...

So much beautiful inspiration today! You've chosen a wonderful guest designer in Sue! Love her work! :)

Lynn said...

My link at number 2 doesn't work for some reason so I have linked my entry again at no 3. I don't know how to delete the first one so perhaps you could do it for me if necessary. Thanks.

Lynn x

Jane said...

Lovely to have a non Christmas theme for a little interlude!
Thanks, Jane x

Unknown said...

Some gorgeous DT cards there, and great inspiration for Winter birthdays. x

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards from the DT. Thanks for the lovely inspiration everyone.

Kat xx

iReneM said...

Such lovely work by the DT :-)
This is my first time here.....and not the last - I hope!
x

Sally said...

Great inspiration from the DT. FABULOUS!
Sorry I didn't have any PB images that I have used 90 million times...LOL

Cindy Adkins said...

I just came over from Sue's blog~and guess what? I am your 500th follower--I got so excited!

Beautiful creations here--truly gorgeous!!!
XO
Cindy

Shelly said...

Wow girls, the DT cards are brilliant! Such a lovely display of Birthday loveliness! I'm a fan!!! Shelly x

Anonymous said...

These are great! Thanks for the inspiration.

Lai-Yoke said...

Beautiful cards from all the DT. Great break from all the Christmas cards.

Shelly said...

Really lovely DT cards, thank you for such a lovely challenge... I have fallen in love (again) with Penny Black stamps ;) All the best for Christmas and 2012! Shelly x

ribenaruby said...

Hi Brenda and lovely team, nearly missed this one...thanks Brenda! Have yourselves a very merry christmas. Ruby x

Unknown said...

Just found this blog challenge site, thanks for a great challenge.
Elaine

Anonymous said...

Love this blog ... :D I have added my link!

Bye
Giulia

Archana said...

Love all the cards! My all time favorite theme for challenge. :-)

Pam Sparks said...

thanks for the challenge and inspiration!

Janice said...

Wishing you all A Very Merry Christmas, Jx

annies place said...

I must confess I feel really guilty not using a PB image, being a self confessed PBAHOLIC
Ann x

Riti said...

Gorgeous Inspiration by the DT !
Thanks for a fun challenge..

Hugs,
Riti

Golda said...

How fun was this! Thanks for the opportunity.

Little K Smith said...

Wonderful inspiration from the DT and a Happy Christmas to you all :)
Kelly.x

Micki said...

Wonderful array of inspiration! Great job and thanks for a great challenge.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful DT cards as always. Thanks for a lovely challenge and Happy Christmas to you all.
Amelia x

Anonymous said...

lovely DT cards!

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi ladies

Have entered for a while, hope you are all well and looking forward to Christmas.

Big Hugs

Tina

shatril said...

I love to do these challenges, and see everyone else's cards.

Hugz

Venus said...

Hello! I had so much fun with this challenge. Nice to see lots of pretty cards from others. Thanks for sharing!

Love,
Venus