Challenge #69: Opt. Twist…SAY IT WITH A SENTIMENT

Welcome Christmas Crafters!  It is the first day of a brand new month and it is time for our newest link up. It is a little disheartening to think that we're entering fall and things are still so crazy. While some areas are doing a little better, others are so much worse.Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all those people enduring difficult situations and/or loss as this pandemic and other serious issues rage on throughout the world. While it is difficult, we need to keep our spirits up and thinking about Christmas and the magic of the season, usually helps to bolster one's mood. Let's hope that also translates to making Christmas cards!

Whether you are finally looking to get a start on your Christmas and other December Holiday card pile or you already have a number of cards completed, we'd love to have you join us and add your cards to our Link Up for a chance to win some goodies!

If you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus behind why I created it under the Introductions tab and all the details you need to know in order to participate, by checking out the Challenge Details tab (both tabs located at the top of the blog). For your convenience, a summary of the most important rules can be found in the right sidebar under the heading Basic Rules Summary.

Right now, time to get down to the business of our latest challenge. Here is what you need to know...

Challenge #69

 Optional Twist: 

SAY IT WITH A SENTIMENT

If you want the chance to win this month's featured paper pack, be sure to use a SENTIMENT or WORD ART (lettering) as the focus of your card. You are welcome to also use an image on your card BUT the sentiment should have equal billing to qualify for the paper pack draw! 

Keep in mind though, that you don't need to follow the twist to link up your cards and earn a free paper each month or for a chance to win a collection of Christmas Sentiment Sets from this month's sponsor, Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. You simply need to follow the twist if you'd like a chance to win this month's featured digital paper pack, Sentimentally…Christmas (you can see a preview for this set by clicking HERE).

 

Now some of you may have recognized the name of the sponsor--Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. For those of you who don't know, Décosse's Dynamite Doodles is the label that I design under. Once a year I like to provide both the alternate prize and the main prize for the challenge. And on that note, for those of you who are unfamiliar, it is time to learn a little bit more about my brand...

Are you interested in digital sentiments, papers and other embellishments? How about a badge made especially for your blog? If these are items you are interested in, you are going to want to check out Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. My name is Lisa and with over 200+ posts of freebies to choose from, and new ones added often, I just might have what you are looking for. Along with the freebies I offer, I also create blog badges and digital kits for sale. Additionally, I have also been excited to have been able to sponsor a number of giveaways and challenges at other blogs.

So, if you have the time, come and take a look. There is always inspiration to be found among my many different features. I'd love for you to pop by and visit me. I hope you have a blast!

Main Blog: http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.ca/                                   some designs can be purchased at: http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/

 

Now check out what the Sleigh Belles came up with to inspire you. Clicking on the DT names will take you to the individual blogs where you can check out the specific details for all these wonderful cards. Helen will be posting at the midway this month.

The sentiments featured on Donna and Christine's cards are freebies. If you are interested in grabbing one of them, you can click on the link indicated below the card to head to the page where they can be found on the Décosse's Dynamite Doodles blog or The Path of Positivity Blog. The sentiment showcased on Susan's card can be found in the Scribbles Designs store. Simply click on the link under the card to be taken to the page where it can be found.

using Holiday Handout 16 (Freebie)

using a sentiment from #D-DS H-001 Holiday Hoopla Set

using Believe WA (Freebie)

So what are you waiting for? It is time to link up your Christmas and other holiday cards for September! 

If you would like a say in determining which digital paper will be offered to those who link up a minimum of two cards this month, be sure to vote in our poll. Click HERE to head there now.

If everything goes according to plan, our winner announcement for Challenge #68 will be posted between the 10th and the 18th. Be sure to also join us again on September 15th, for our midway post when the Merry Maidens will be here to share their amazing cards featuring items from Taylormade Cards 4 U. Other special posts may be published throughout the month. Be sure to sign up to have our posts delivered by email or follow us through Bloglovin' so you don't miss a thing!

We look forward to seeing you participate!

Link Up Below:

Cards for this challenge will be accepted from 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs), September 1st until 11:59 p.m. (23:59 hrs), September 30th, 2020 (all times listed are in Eastern Time).  Please click the 'Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page above for all the rules and details. Maximum 10 entries.