Friday 23 December 2022

The Flower Challenge Winner & Picks for the Month of December 2022

                                                Now comes the hardest part of the Challenge. 


                           
    We decided we didn't want to use the Random Picker as it was felt
    that cards should be chosen for a number of reasons not 'luck of the draw'.

            When we look at the cards entered we are each drawn to different styles,
          techniques and designs. So all the design team have input, each has been
      asked to pick out three cards that stand out to them and why.

         The cards getting the most votes will then be posted on our Winners post
           and the other cards will be listed under Top Pick and Honourable Mention.

As mentioned before due to Christmas Holidays we
decided to close the challenge earlier so I am announcing the 
winners earlier too.

We will be back on the 4th February, enjoy your Christmas !


The Winner for our December challenge was





This is such a beautiful Christmas card, a CAS look to the
card yet a beautiful busy bouquet at the bottom. A favourite
pick for the whole team.


Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.





The Top Pick chosen by the Design team was



  Such a beautiful creation.



 Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.



The Honourable Mentions for this month were
(in order of entry)












Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.



Congratulations to all of you and don't forget to grab your badge.
Thank you for joining us and helping to create a stunning gallery 
that celebrates floral stamps.



Vivien has made this wonderful badge for anyone who would 
like to display it on the sidebar on their blog.



 We hope you enjoyed playing along and that you'll come join us
 again for a new challenge starting 4th February. Remember there is no challenge
for January. All the best for Christmas and the New Year.

Monday 5 December 2022

The Flower Challenge #75 Christmas

 Welcome to The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for December is ...





It would be great if you could add our cue card above when entering our challenge.
Of course, most of all....have fun! 

Just to say all the Design Team wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas! A very big thank you to everyone who has enjoyed taking part in our challenges all year, we hope to see you in the New Year too ;) x

So, this month our theme is 'Christmas', as well as the usual FLOWERS of course too. If in any doubt, see the examples made by our talented Design Team below!

Please note that there will be NO REMINDER post this month and the challenge will close early on the 15th December this time.

Also there will be NO CHALLENGE in January this time too. See you in February!



Our showcase will be announced in the usual manner, the day before the next challenge.


Please note that you can find us on facebook and also Instagram too. Our Instagram page is @theflowerchallenge2...remember the 2 at the end ;) All links in sidebar!

One of our amazing designers ...Maria is leaving us after being with us from the start, we will really miss her and her beautiful cards too! We wish you all the best for your new adventures, stay safe and well Maria ;)


Please don't forget to use your Florals as always and as the MAIN feature on your card.
Only 6 other challenges allowed as well as our own.
Also please take a few minutes to read our rules in the tab above as you may lose out on winning a prize sometimes too. Bought flowers or ones just cut out from design paper alone are NOT allowed. If in any doubt please do ask.



Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Darnell who was also our winner for July. Do check out her blog/Instagram if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards.


  Guest Designer 






Here is some more inspiration from the Design Team. (Be sure to click on the links to their blogs and leave them some comment love :)





The challenge closes early on the 15th of the month at 5pm. and there will be no reminder post this time.  We will announce the challenge winners the day before the start of the next challenge. Have fun crafting!

 

Sunday 4 December 2022

The Flower Challenge Winner & Picks for the Month of November 2022

                                                   Now comes the hardest part of the Challenge. 


                           
    We decided we didn't want to use the Random Picker as it was felt
    that cards should be chosen for a number of reasons not 'luck of the draw'.

            When we look at the cards entered we are each drawn to different styles,
          techniques and designs. So all the design team have input, each has been
      asked to pick out three cards that stand out to them and why.

         The cards getting the most votes will then be posted on our Winners post
           and the other cards will be listed under Top Pick and Honourable Mention.


The Winner for our November challenge was






Absolutely stunning card, the watercolouring, the colours and all that sparkle truly
eye-catching. Enna was in top form this month not only is she winner but she was also
chosen as Top Pick by the Design Team.
Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.




The Top Picks chosen by the Design team were
(in order of entry)









 Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.





The Honourable Mentions for this month were
(in order of entry)











Congratulations and don't forget to grab your badge below.



Congratulations to all of you and don't forget to grab your badge.
Thank you for joining us and helping to create a stunning gallery 
that celebrates floral stamps.



Vivien has made this wonderful badge for anyone who would 
like to display it on the sidebar on their blog.



 We hope you enjoyed playing along and that you'll come join us
 again for a new challenge starting 4th December.

Sunday 27 November 2022

Winning post coming soon !

                                                              The Winners post is coming soon....

 
Come visit us to find out who our Winner was for the November challenge.
 
Was it you? 
 
(We are also on Facebook and Instagram, see link in side bar.)
 
We will be back to let you know on the 3rd December
  The next challenge will start on the 4th December



Wednesday 16 November 2022

The Flower Challenge #74 Use Embellishments Reminder

 Welcome back to The Flower Challenge. It's the midway point in our current  challenge

which is....



It would be great if you could add our cue card above when entering our challenge.
Of course most of all....have fun! 


Our theme this month is 'Add Embellishments', with Flowers as the main image as always.
 If in any doubt, see what our Design Team has made below.


Please don't forget to use your Florals as always and as the MAIN feature on your card.
Only 6 other challenges allowed as well as our own.

Also please take a few minutes to read our rules in the tab above as you may lose out on winning a prizes sometimes too. Bought flowers or ones just cut out from design paper alone are NOT allowed. If in any doubt please do ask.


Just to add that you can find us on facebook and also Instagram too. Our Instagram page is @theflowerchallenge2...remember the 2 at the end ;) All links in sidebar.


 Our Guest Designer this month is Hannelie and here is a reminder of her card below.




Guest Designer





and here is some more wonderful inspiration from our design team. 






You still have time to add your card. 
Click here to submit an entry to our challenge. 
The challenge closes on 25th November.

For exact time that the challenge closes in your
country  go to the link and see the time there
 as it varies country to country.

We are looking forward to seeing all your entries.



Saturday 5 November 2022

The Flower Challenge #74 Add Embellishments

 Welcome to The Flower Challenge! This is the challenge that celebrates cards using floral images. Our challenge for November is ...




It would be great if you could add our cue card above when entering our challenge.
Of course most of all....have fun! 


So this month we would like to see you 'Add Embellishments', so think sequins, gems, washi tape etc. to your cards, as well as the usual FLOWERS of course too. If in any doubt see the examples made by our talented Design Team below!

Just a quick message from me (Viv), as I and my OH are both having health issues atm. and we are also decluttering for a house move too, I will be stepping back from managing the challenge...not sure for how long. 
Aileen has been kind enough to step up and take over, thanks Aileen. I will still be doing some things such as graphics etc. and helping out where I can and keeping an eye on stuff. I am still making cards for the challenge atm. also. Thanks for understanding ;) Viv x





Our showcase will be announced in the usual manner, the day before the next challenge.


Please note that you can find us on facebook and also Instagram too. Our Instagram page is @theflowerchallenge2...remember the 2 at the end ;) All links in sidebar!


Please don't forget to use your Florals as always and as the MAIN feature on your card.
Only 6 other challenges allowed as well as our own.
Also please take a few minutes to read our rules in the tab above as you may lose out on winning a prize sometimes too. Bought flowers or ones just cut out from design paper alone are NOT allowed. If in any doubt please do ask.




Our Guest Designer this month is the fabulous Hannelie who was also our winner for August. Do check out her blog/Instagram if you have a minute as she makes such fabulous cards.


  Guest Designer 







Here is some more inspiration from the Design Team. (Be sure to click on the links to their blogs and leave them some comment love :)








Cara
(Away)

(Away)










The challenge closes on the 25th of the month at 5pm. but we will be back on the 15th with some more inspiration. We will announce the challenge winners the day before the start of the next challenge. Have fun crafting!