Challenge #43 AND #44 Winner Announcements

Sigh...I can't seem to catch a break with catching up with the winner announcements, can I?! I'm trying folks, I am REALLY trying!!!

Anyway, I'm finally here to announce the winners and our top three Stocking Stuffers from Challenge #43 and also Challenge #44. So, are you one of those lucky peeps?! Let's find out!

 For Challenge #43:

***See Below***

Now I know it was a while ago so I'll refresh you. We did things a bit differently in July. That month's link up was technically just for fun as we didn't have a guest sponsor lined up. In lieu of a sponsor, I decided to offer up the mini paper kit for that month to THREE lucky winners. Additionally, those who linked up two cards during the month still earned the free digi paper available. To find out who won the paper kits, please check the Digital Papers section below. It just made more sense to include the winners for challenge #43 in that section.

For Challenge #44:
***#15. Twórcze Pasje Danki***

You are the winner of a $15.00 gift certificate to the Lunagirl store, our guest sponsor for August (chosen by miniwebtool.com based on all eligible entries).

Twórcze Pasje Danki,, please send an email to the_12_moc_linkup {at} outlook {dot} com (or click HERE to bring the address up in your email program), with the subject, "12MoC Challenge #44 WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize. Please note that it may take me upwards of a couple of weeks to get back to you. 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. With so many wonderful entries to choose from, it is always such a difficult task for the design team. For Challenge #43, Marji, Pat and myself, Lisa, are scheduled to choose their favourite card. So, without further ado, here are the Stocking Stuffers for July:

***#16. America***
 

***#13. Chris***
 

***#49. Donna E.***

For Challenge #44, Donna, Gramargret and Julie are scheduled to choose their favourite card. Thus, here are the Stocking Stuffers for August:

 ***#22 Katrina*** 

***#11 Aimeslee***
 

***#23. AJ***

Congrats to our top three Stocking Stuffers from each of these challenges! America, Chris, Donna, Katrina, Aimeslee and AJ 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. The individuals who linked up a minimum of two cards each during the month of JULY, qualifying them to receive the digital paper from that month, will receive the Mini Stripes paper. Here is what it looks like...

 Those people who earned the paper from AUGUST will receive the Pine Boughs paper. Here is the preview for it...

To all of you who linked up during July and/or August, 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 start to work on your stash for 2019!!! I will send out these papers to those people who earned them as soon as I can find the time to do so.

As mentioned above, since we had no sponsor for July, I'm giving away that month's paper kit to three individuals. For August, we're back to having a random draw from all the entries and are giving out the set to one lucky individual. Here is the preview for the full set for Challenge #43...

 

The winners of The Shape of Things 2 Mini Kit from Challenge #43 are

Lena K.
Glenda A.
 Liz M.

(chosen by random.org)

 
Lena, Glenda and Liz, please send an email to the_12_moc_linkup {at} outlook {dot} com (or click HERE to bring the address up in your email program), with the subject, "12MoC Challenge #43 PAPER KIT WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize.

Below is the preview for the full set for Challenge #44...

 

The winner of the Christmas Greenery Mini Kit from Challenge #44 is

Susan S.

(chosen by random.org)

 
Susan, please send an email to the_12_moc_linkup {at} outlook {dot} com (or click HERE to bring the address up in your email program), with the subject, "12MoC Challenge #44 PAPER KIT WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize.

Well folks, that is it for today. While you are here, please be sure to check out the details for our current challenge going on now (if you haven't already), with the Optional Twist this month of "Anything But Rectangle". You can find out all the details along with the link up, by clicking HERE.

Until next time,

Challenge #49 Midway: Optional Twist…Anything BUT Rectangle

Welcome back folks. It is the 15th of the month and time for our midway.

As we are halfway through the month of January already, it is time to see what the Merry Maidens have been up to with their sweet images from Sheepski Designs, our guest sponsor this month!

Clicking on the DT names will take you to the individual blogs where you can check out the details for all these wonderful cards. If you are interested in purchasing the image featured in a particular card, you can click on the link indicated below the card to head to the page in the Sheepski Designs store where it can be found.

using Mindy - image no 40

using Ready For Christmas - image no 163

using 'Snow Boardin' - image no 164

using Mindy - image no 40

using Ice Queen - image no 114

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. Here is 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 #49

Optional Twist: Anything BUT Rectangle

If you want the chance to win this month's featured paper pack,your card needs to be any shape OTHER THAN rectangle. So choose a shape such as a square, a circle, a triangle or any other non-rectangular shape for the base of your card.

Keep in mind though, that you don't need to follow the twist to link up your two cards and earn a free paper each month or for a chance to win THREE images from this month's sponsor, Sheepski Designs. You simply need to follow the twist if you'd like a chance to win this month's featured digital paper pack, Candy Cane Flavours Mini Kit.

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.

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.

You can find the link up for
Challenge #49 by clicking HERE.

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

The winner announcement for Challenge #43 will posted as soon as I can manage and then, be sure to join us again on February 1st, for our new challenge! 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!

Vote for January's Free Digi Paper!

Hey folks. It is the first of the month and that means our new link up has started. As such, it is time to vote on this month's paper pack.

January's set is called Candy Cane Flavours. Check out the preview...

Everyone who links up a minimum of two cards during the month of January will earn ONE of the digital papers from this set. The specific paper up for grabs will be shown during the winner announcement post. Additionally, one random winner will earn the full set of papers.

If you would like a say in determining which one of these papers will be offered to those who link up a minimum of two cards this month, be sure to vote in our poll below. If there is a tie or no votes are cast, an executive decision will be made as to which paper is offered.


DIGI PAPER POLL
Please click "like" to choose the ONE paper that you would like offered up to participants who link up a minimum of two cards during the month of January. Poll will be open until January 31st, 11:59 p.m. EST. Please note that you can get a better idea of what the actual paper looks like by bringing the preview ABOVE up in the lightbox.

Don't forget to join January's link up!

You can find all the details for
 Challenge #49 by clicking HERE.

Hope to see you there!

Challenge #49: Optional Twist..Anything BUT Rectangle

Happy New Year Crafters! Welcome to a brand new year of Christmas Card making!!! We all hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. For those of you who have been with us during the last four years, we thank you for your continued support. If you are brand new, welcome! We're so glad you found us!

On this very first day of a brand new year it is time for our very first link up of 2019 to get under way! 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!

We've made a few important changes for 2019 that we want to share with you before we start the challenge:

• First and most importantly, ALL entries linked up will now qualify for a chance to win the sponsored prize each month. 
• Due to this change, we will now be limiting entries to a  MAXIMUM of TEN per link up. 
• Anyone following the optional twist will have their name thrown into a draw for a chance to win the monthly featured paper pack. 
• Participants are no longer required to add FT after their name if they have followed the optional twist. 
• The Digi Paper Poll will now be published in a separate post and a link to it will be available in the right sidebar so it is easy to find.  

You can find out ALL the information you need to know in order to participate in the challenge by checking out the 'Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page (or by clicking HERE). For your convenience, a summary of the most important rules can be found in the right sidebar under the heading 'Basic Rules Summary'.

Before we start, I want to apologize for still being so behind in the winner announcements. It was my intention to try and catch up in December but reflecting back on the month, that was a bit unrealistic giving everything going on. I will do my best to try and catch up and get us back on track. 2018 offered up a number of challenges which limited my time online and I am HOPING that 2019 will be somewhat easier.

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

Challenge #49

Optional Twist:Anything BUT Rectangle

If you want the chance to win this month's featured paper pack, your card needs to be any shape OTHER THAN rectangle. So choose a shape such as a square, a circle, a triangle or any other non-rectangular shape for the base of your card.

Keep in mind though, that you don't need to follow the twist to link up your two cards and earn a free paper each month or for a chance to win THREE images from this month's sponsor, Sheepski Designs. You simply need to follow the twist if you'd like a chance to win this month's featured digital paper pack, Candy Cane Flavours Mini Kit.

Talking about Sheepski Designs, it is time to refresh ourselves with the details of this returning sponsor…

Hi I'm Andrea Norris, creator and owner of SheepSki Designs - living in Leeds, Yorkshire in the UK, working full time as a Management Accountant, currently working on 4 design teams and an obsessive crafter and creator of cards. I love anything arty. I've always drawn stuff, for as long as I can remember. In my younger days I sold a few watercolour paintings. I love creating canvases mixed media canvasses with flowers.

I finally found software I could gel with in December 2015. January 2016 a challenge team I worked on was short of a designer's images to create with so I drew some. I opened my shop a month later so I could sponsor challenges and give something back to the crafting world, to the lovely ladies who have supported me on my journey.

I've a Facebook group and blog where I hold challenges and I'm now starting to look at inviting guest designers.

Welcome to my world!
Andrea xx

Main Blog: /https://sheepskidesigns.blogspot.co.uk/

Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns
Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/SheepSkiDesigns/

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. If you are interested in purchasing the image featured in a particular card, you can click on the link indicated below the card to head to the page in the Sheepski Designs store where it can be found.

using Christmas Candle - image no 170

using Headstand - image no 123

using Snowmen Selfie - image no 100

using Penguin Pals - image no 57

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

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 you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus behind why I started it under the 'Introductions' tab and all the details you need to know in order to participate, in 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.

The winner announcement for Challenge #43 will posted as soon as I can manage and then, be sure to join us again on January 15th, for our midway post when the Merry Maidens will be here to share their amazing cards featuring more images from Sheepski Designs. 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:
If you have any problems linking up, please be sure to leave a comment.

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #49
Please link up your Anything Goes Christmas and/or December holiday themed CARDS with the optional twist of Anything BUT Rectangle below. Cards for this challenge will be accepted from 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs), January 1st until 11:59 p.m. (23:59 hrs), January 31st, 2019 (all times listed are in Eastern Time). Maximum 10 entries. Please click the 'Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page above for all the rules and details.