Mother's Day Challenge

I was stumped trying to decide what to do for the May challenge. It was suggested to me that I centre it around Mother's Day. My first thought was "that is too obvious.... make a Mother's Day card... pfffft". I don't want to issue a challenge that is 'expected'.

But then it was suggested that I issue the challenge from a personal angle (i.e. my mother's favourite colour, etc).

So, your challenge for the month of May is to create a Mother's Day card (or paper craft gift for your mother) inspired by my mother's favourite flower - the gladiolus.

And just to show that I am a caring individual, here's a picture to get you inspired:

March Madness

I just returned from a trip to the sunny south. :)

While there I got to visit a lovely, historic, old church - St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. This church was chock full 'o stained glass windows:

Your mission for the March Hazzard County Card Challenge is to create a card that is inspired by the above picture.

Happy crafting!

February Blues...

I'm aching for some sunshine.
These grey, dreary days are getting me down!
So, I think for this month's challenge a
cheerful, sunny card is in order.

The details are simple:

Make a bright, happy card.
Layer on the bling and sparkles.
And make a card that will make the
recipient smile the instant they see
it, because they just can't help it!

Hmmm....

And just for the sake of some actual
definition - use your cuttlebug.
Whether you emboss or die cut is up to you!

Alright, I can't wait to be cheered up by
your lovely submissions this month.

Bring on the SUNSHINE!!!

Out With The Old & In With The New

Since January marks the beginning of a New Year, what better way to celebrate than to issue a challenge that will help to get rid of some of your old supplies so that you can make way for new ones!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create a paper craft that uses up some of your little bitty scrap pieces of cardstock and designer paper. You've probably been hoarding them, thinking "I'll be able to use this someday". Well, today is the day :)

This month there are no restrictions as to colour, shape, theme, etc. The only stipulation is that you can only use scraps, and the scrap pieces you use must be smaller than 3" x 3".

So, set your imaginations in motion and start getting crafty. Can't wait to see what y'all come up with.

A Merry Little Christmas - December's Card Challenge

Well, here I am.
Late again!
Sigh.
We're a third of the way through the month already...
My apologies for the late start.
(One of these days I will get my act together!)

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas upon
us, I tend get lost in the busyness of
the season and forget about the little things
that are truly important. One thing that I
want to make sure not to forget through the
holidays this year is to be thankful -
for family (even when I'm tired of all the holiday parties!)
for food (even when I've baked the 20th dozen batch of cookies)
for winter (even when it takes half an hour to get everyone in their snowsuits!)
For the GREATEST GIFT OF ALL, JESUS CHRIST
(even though I don't deserve His gift of grace)

So, without further ado, here is your
challenge for the month of December:

1) Make a set of mini-set of thank you cards
(I'm thinking little 3x3's or small postcards)

2) Have them ready to jot notes to family and friends
and send them out before the end of the year!

Let's keep it simple and keep our hearts thankful!

Merry Christmas!
And God's richest blessing for 2011!
XOXO

November's Challenge

I've been meaning to post November's challenge for the past few days, but everytime I sat down at the computer, I forgot. Not today, though! Today is the day. Are you ready?

November's Hazzard County Card Challenge is to create a

Christmas Card

using the colours

Blue

Black

White

Silver/Grey

Can't wait to see what y'all come up with.

Make sure to link to your post with the Mr. Linky widget below :)

October Challenge!

So, once again, I'm behind the ball.
Sorry...

This month has been full and busy as ever.
Thankfully, amidst the craziness, there is just
so. much. BEAUTY.
i LOVE fall.
So, without further ado here is this month's challenge:

Create a card using the picture
below as your inspiration!

Our carrots are a-ma-zing this year.
Some of them are bigger than our 1 year old!
So whether you pull colours, layout or images
from this shot...whatever tickles your fancy...
have fun creating and I can't wait to see what
y'all come up with!

Happy Fall :)