Challenge #118 Midway: ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS with the Optional Twist…POLAR BEARS

Welcome back crafters! It is the 15th of the month and that means it is time for the midway of our current challenge. I hope that you and your families all continue to stay well in the various regions that you reside.

 

Right now, as we are halfway through the month of January, it is time to see what the Merry Maidens have been up to! It is just Granmargaret this time around so clicking on the DT header will take you to her blog where you can check out the details for her card.

 

So if you haven't entered already, what are you waiting for? It is time to link up your Christmas and other holiday cards for January. Below you will find a refresher of the details for this challenge.

Please remember that this is a CARDS ONLY link up. While we've had some lovely tag entries, ornaments and other creative projects in the past, we've sadly had to disqualify them.

Challenge #118

  ANYTHING GOES with the 

Optional Twist: POLAR BEARS

Our theme, as always, is ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS (or in celebration of other December holidays). If you want to challenge yourself, you can always follow our optional twist of POLAR BEARS. Add one or more of these lovely bears to your card. When I think of January, I think of the deep freeze that my part of the world is in. That makes me thinks of the animals that are able to survive out in this kind of weather which naturally leads to the thought of polar bears!  

 

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 your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. Following the twist is simply for fun and to challenge yourself if you'd like. 

Here is a preview of January's paper for those adding TWO cards to this month's link up:

 

 

If you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus behind why I started it under the 'Introductions' tab. As this is a different kind of link up where we have both an Anything Goes Christmas or other December Holiday option AND an optional twist to follow, be sure to read all the details and rules you need to know in order to participate, by checking out the 'Challenge Details' tab (both tabs located at the top of the blog). I have provided a summary of the most important rules in the right sidebar.

Click HERE to find the link up for
Challenge #118.

Don't Forget, if everything goes according to plan...

Please join us on February 1st when we'll be back with our newest link up! Other special posts may be published throughout the month. Be sure to follow us through Bloglovin' so you don't miss a thing!

 

We look forward to seeing you participate!

Challenge #117 Winner Announcement (December)

Hello there to all our Christmas crafting friends!  I hope that you and your families continue to stay safe and healthy out there in your various locations in our world. 

 

It is time to share the winners and our top three Stocking Stuffers from Challenge #117 (Anything Goes CHRISTMAS with the Opt. Twist of ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS ).

 

December saw us with 111 entries added to our link up. Not as good as some years but still the most number of people we've had this year in any one given challenge, that is for certain! Right now, it is time to get on with finding out who our winners for December are. Are you one of those lucky peeps?! Let's find out!

 

#98. DENISE

 

Denise, you are the winner of your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. (chosen by random.org based on all eligible entries).

Denise, please send an email to the_12_moc_linkup {at} outlook {dot} com (don't forget to replace {at} and {dot} with the appropriate symbols), with the subject, "12MoC Challenge #117 WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize. Please note that it may take me a while to get back to you so thank you for your patience. In the interim, please grab a copy of the winner badge below for your blog.

 

Next, it is time to get on with showcasing the top three. So, without further ado, here are the Stocking Stuffers for December:

#13. JACKIE

#10. KATE

 

#01. GLORIA

Congrats to our top three Stocking Stuffers! Jackie, Kate and Gloria, please grab a copy of the badge below for your blog.

 

Everyone who links up two cards each month is eligible to receive a free digital paper. Paper for November has now been sent out. If you were expecting one but haven't received it yet, please leave me a comment and I'll look into it for you.

The individuals who linked up a minimum of two cards each during the month of DECEMBER qualifying them to receive the digital paper from that month, will receive the Red Velvet Textured Paper. I have included the preview of this paper below... 

 

 

To all of you who linked up during December, thanks ever so much! We are so happy to have all of you with us and hope that you'll continue to link up your holiday cards as you begin to work on your stockpile for 2025!!! Papers will be sent to the email address that qualifying participants used when they added their cards to the Link Up, as soon as I can manage!

 

Well folks, that is it for this one! If you haven't already, be sure to check out our current challenge going on now, with the Optional Twist this month of "Polar Bears". There is still a little over two weeks to go and you can click HERE to find out all the details along with the link up.

 

Please join us again January 15th when I'll be back with the midway for our current challenge!

Until then,

Challenge #118: ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS with the Optional Twist…POLAR BEARS

Welcome Christmas Crafters! It is a brand new year it is time for our very first link up of 2025 to get under way! I hope that you and your families are happy and well and that you had an enjoyable holiday season!

 

Now, I realize that the last thing that many of you want to do is think about Christmas right now but it is never too early to get started on all the Christmas and other December Holiday cards you are going to need when December rolls around! I swear, the older I get, the faster time goes; so, we're going to need those Christmas cards sooner than we think!!! For those of you embarking on getting a start to your stash, 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, it is time to get down to the business of our latest challenge. Here is what you need to know...

 

Challenge #118

  ANYTHING GOES with the 

Optional Twist: POLAR BEARS

Our theme, as always, is ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS (or in celebration of other December holidays). If you want to challenge yourself, you can always follow our optional twist of POLAR BEARS. Add one or more of these lovely bears to your card. When I think of January, I think of the deep freeze that my part of the world is in. That makes me thinks of the animals that are able to survive out in this kind of weather which naturally leads to the thought of polar bears!  

 

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 your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. Following the twist is simply for fun and to challenge yourself if you'd like. 

Here is a preview of January's paper for those adding TWO cards to this month's link up:

 

 

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 these wonderful cards.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Please remember that this is a CARDS ONLY link up. While we've had some lovely tag entries, ornaments and other creative projects in the past, we've sadly had to disqualify them.

Please note that with our altered dates to accommodate the holidays, our midway will not be until January 20th, when the Merry Maidens will be here to share their awesome cards. If everything goes according to plan, our winner announcement for Challenge #117 will be posted before month's end as long as I can pull it off. Other special posts may be published throughout the month. Be sure to 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), January 8th until 11:59 p.m. (23:59 hrs), January 31st, 2025 (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.

Challenge #116 Winner Announcement (November)

Hello there to all our Christmas crafting friends!  I hope that you and your families continue to stay safe and healthy out there in your various locations in our world. 

 

I also hope that you had moments of magic during the holidays. Unfortunately, both hubby and I have been sick since around the middle of December. He has been battling a virus which of course he shared with me. Then, I just had to pick up a bacterial staph infection as well. Having to deal with two separate infections at the same time was rather unpleasant to say the least. So much for our holidays or anything else for that matter which is why this post is so late. I was hoping to get it done before the end of the year but I was off of the computer for over 2 and 1/2 weeks. While I am feeling better I still have a way to go and in the tradition of my getting sick, I have no voice again! We'll see how long it is gone this time around. ;)

 

Anyway, I'm starting to get back on track and catching up is the first step. Thus, it is time to share the winners and our top three Stocking Stuffers from Challenge #116 (Anything Goes CHRISTMAS with the Opt. Twist of All STITCHED Up!).

 

November saw us with 95 entries added to our link up. Right now, it is time to get on with finding out who our winners for November are. Are you one of those lucky peeps?! Let's find out!

 

#88. JENN B.

Jenn, you are the winner of your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. (chosen by random.org based on all eligible entries).

Jenn, please send an email to the_12_moc_linkup {at} outlook {dot} com (don't forget to replace {at} and {dot} with the appropriate symbols), with the subject, "12MoC Challenge #116 WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize. Please note that it may take me a while to get back to you so thank you for your patience. In the interim, please grab a copy of the winner badge below for your blog.

 

Next, it is time to get on with showcasing the top three. So, without further ado, here are the Stocking Stuffers for November:

#85. BONNIE G.

#81. NANACONNIE

 

 

#68. MELANIE H.

 

Congrats to our top three Stocking Stuffers! Bonnie, NanaConnie and Melanie, please grab a copy of the badge below for your blog.

 

Everyone who links up two cards each month is eligible to receive a free digital paper. Paper for October was sent out back in November. If you were expecting one but haven't received it yet, please leave me a comment and I'll look into it for you.

The individuals who linked up a minimum of two cards each during the month of NOVEMBER qualifying them to receive the digital paper from that month, will receive the Stitched Criss Cross Patterned Paper. I have included the preview of this paper below... 

 

 

To all of you who linked up during November, thanks ever so much! We are so happy to have all of you with us and hope that you'll continue to link up your holiday cards as you begin to work on your stockpile for 2025!!! Papers will be sent to the email address that qualifying participants used when they added their cards to the Link Up, as soon as I can manage!

 

Well folks, that is it for this one! Please join us again January 8th when we'll be back with our very first link up of the year!

Until then,

Challenge #117 Midway: ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

Welcome back crafters! It is the middle of the month and that means there are still two weeks left in our current Link Up. Since the team is taking December off, there are no DT samples in this post.

For today, I am just popping in to remind you of the details of our current challenge. Here is what you need to know...

Challenge #117

  ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

The Sleigh Belles and Merry Maidens have been working hard all year to get their Christmas cards created. As such, I gave the team the opportunity to take a much deserved break from having to post this month.

 

Our theme, as always, is ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS (or in celebration of other December holidays). We're not having an optional twist this month and strictly keeping it Anything Goes as long as it is still Christmas themed.

Link up two cards and earn a free paper each month or enter any card for a chance to win your choice of TWO Christmas or Winter themed mini kits of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. 

Here is a preview of December's paper for those adding two cards to this month's link up:

 

If you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus behind why I started it under the 'Introductions' tab. As this is a different kind of link up where we have both an Anything Goes Christmas or other December Holiday option AND an optional twist to follow, be sure to read all the details and rules you need to know in order to participate, by checking out the 'Challenge Details' tab (both tabs located at the top of the blog). I have provided a summary of the most important rules in the right sidebar.

Click HERE to find the link up for
Challenge #117.

Don't Forget, if everything goes according to plan...

I'll hopefully be publishing the winner announcement from Challenge #116 sometime in the next two weeks; though, don't hold your breath. My hope was to have it done by now and with the holidays creeping up, plus the fact that my health is acting up, I'm not sure how likely it is that I'll get it accomplished before the end of the year.

 

We will be back in the new year with new challenges! PLEASE NOTE THAT our first link up for the year isn't scheduled until JANUARY 8TH. This will give the team and myself an extra week to enjoy the holidays. 

 

We fondly hope that you and your families have a blessed holiday!!! We will see you all again in 2025!

 

We look forward to seeing you participate!