DECEMBER 2024: Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #130

      

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our December 2024 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 30th December at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our November challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you an November DT Favourite?

Check the previous post, here, and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

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Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by Gecko Galz.

Gecko Galz are offering our randomly picked winner a whopping $25 store voucher.

Please head over to the Gecko Galz Etsy store and dig in to their treasure trove of digital stamps and kits! Have a look at the Gecko Galz Blog too for lots of inspiration and monthly challenges and consider joining the Facebook Group for more fun, challenges and inspiration.

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

The DT were kindly given digital products to create sample projects.

 Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree

using Christmas Haberdashery collage set, 

Merry Little Christmas ATC set, and 

Night Before Christmas ATC set

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Carole 

using Once Upon a Time Junk Journal Kit (image)

Stephanie Paper Pack

Christmas in Nature ATC set (sentiment)

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Dagmara

using Christmas Gnomes Digital Stamp Set

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Danka

using Christmas Gnomes Digital Stamp Set

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Helen

Taking a break

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Ileana 

using Snow Man Way Digital Stamp Set

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Koyel

using Holiday Tag Kit

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Lorraine

is taking a break

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Sari 

using Christmas Traditions Digital Stamp Set

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 Thank you to Gecko Galz for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #130 Gecko Galz

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets $25 store voucher from Gecko Galz 

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 30th December.

Maximum of 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

NOVEMBER 2024: Winners and DT Favourites

  Welcome to the Winner's Post for November

Firstly a very big THANK YOU to everyone who takes time to enter our monthly challenges.

Every month one winner is picked using a random number generator and a sponsored prize is won.

In addition winners are chosen on merit (DT Favourites) and all equally placed. Each winner is selected by a DT member.

November 2024 Winner 

The Random Winner 

of $10 store voucher from Fred She Said

  

is 

#118 Marjeta

Please Take Your Badge from the side bar >>>>

Contact Carole at cardsgaloreencore@yahoo.co.uk to claim your prize. 

Please claim your prize within 10 days. 

Design Team Favourites for November

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Please Take Your DT Favourite Badge from the Side Bar

Carole chose #2 Michelle M

I love Michelle's floral card. There is such a lot of detail with layers, decoupage and flower shaping and the lacy die cut frame and ribbon really showcases the beautiful florals. Beautifully crafted!

Andree chose #114 Carolyn

A gorgeous set of ATCs. A wonderful vintage look and a fabulous technique with wax paper to create the transparent layered images. The artwork is simply beautiful and adds an authentic feel to these lovely Christmas ATCs.

Danuta chose #114 Carolyn

Beautiful compositions by ATC, it made my heart feel bright.

Ileana chose #119 Silke

Beautiful design and image, I love how she positioned snowflakes and use of gold embossing.

Sari chose #125 Sharon

Super cute CAS design, loving the sweet white cat wrapped on Christmas lights and perfect sentiment for the image.

Koyel chose #131 Vivian Foo

Love this journal page.. bright and vibrant.

Dagmara chose #134 Judy V

Judy prepared a lovely winter card with a very cute stamp with a deer which she colored beautifully. And I love the background too!

Congratulations to all the DT Favourites!

Our December challenge starts tomorrow. 

We'd love to see your creations! 

NOVEMBER 2024: Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes Challenge #129

     

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our November 2024 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 29th November at mid-day GMT.

***

Thank you to everyone who took time to join our October challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you an October DT Favourite?

Check here and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

***

Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by Fred She Said.

Fred She Said are offering our randomly picked winner a $10 store voucher.

Please head over to the Fred She Said store and dig in to their treasure trove of digital stamps and cutting files!

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

The DT were kindly given digital products to create sample projects.

 Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree

using Dancing Penguin

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Carole 

using Kitty and The Ornament

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Dagmara

using Dancing Penguin

and Kitty and The Ornament

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Danka

using Dancing Penguin

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Helen

using Emma the Caroling Angel

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Ileana 

using Emma the Cat

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Koyel

using Easter Chicky

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Lorraine

is taking a break

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Sari 

using Kitty and The Ornament

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 Thank you to Fred She Said for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #129 Fred She said

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets $10 store voucher from Fred She Said 

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 29th November.

Maximum of 3 entries

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

OCTOBER 2024: Winners and DT Favourites

 Welcome to the Winner's Post for October

Firstly a very big THANK YOU to everyone who takes time to enter our monthly challenges.

Every month one winner is picked using a random number generator and a sponsored prize is won.

In addition winners are chosen on merit (DT Favourites) and all equally placed. Each winner is selected by a DT member.

October 2024 Winner 

The Random Winner 

of  3 digi stamps from The Paper Shelter

  

is 

#9 Deanne

Please Take Your Badge from the side bar >>>>

Contact Carole at cardsgaloreencore@yahoo.co.uk to claim your prize. 

Please claim your prize within 10 days. 

Design Team Favourites for October

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Please Take Your DT Favourite Badge from the Side Bar

Koyel chose #19 Judy V
I love this Halloween wall hanging.. that bow and twig bunch at the top is wonderful.. also love the bat and spooky chipboard.

Ileana chose #57 TinyWorks
Super design, super background, super image! I love colors she used!

Helen chose #46 Pauline C
Love the kraft background and the depth she has created in her image.

Andree chose #76 Jackie C
It's a gorgeous card and a beautifully coloured striking image. The papers are wonderful and the flip-flop design is a great idea. It may be a simple card but the paper and image make it stand out

Danuta chose #98 Anet
I love these colors and flowers that remind me of spring. A very energetic card.

Carole chose #104 Maz
I love Maz's vintage style poinsettia card. The lovely 3D frame, patterned paper and the stamped and coloured poinsettia flowers are gorgeous.

Dagmara chose #119 Vivian Foo
I am delighted with her collage! Marta's graphics were used wonderfully, they create a cohesive beautiful whole!

Sari chose #134 Lisa.
This CAS design is strikingly beautiful! Love the beautiful bright yellow Autumn leaf against the black card base with some pretty enamel dots. Awesome card.

Congratulations to all the DT Favourites!

Our November challenge starts tomorrow. 

We'd love to see your creations! 

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OCTOBER 2024 Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #128

    

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our October 2024 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 30th October at mid-day GMT.

***

Thank you to everyone who took time to join our September challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you an September DT Favourite?

Check here and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

***

Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

The Paper Shelter are offering our randomly picked winner a choice of 3 digi stamps. 

Please head over to The Paper Shelter store and dig in to their treasure trove of digital stamps!

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

The DT were kindly given digital products to create sample projects.

 Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree

using Halloween Spirit

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Carole 

using Halloween Spirit

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Dagmara

using Halloween Spirit

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Danka

using Halloween Spirit

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Helen

using Teacup Kitten

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Ileana 

using Halloween Spirit

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Koyel

using Halloween Spirit

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Lorraine

is taking a break

***

Sari 

using Autumn Enchantment and

Spirit of the Woods

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 Thank you to The Paper Shelter for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #128 The Paper Shelter

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets 3 digi stamps from The Paper Shelter

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 30th October.

Maximum of 3 entries

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

SEPTEMBER 2024 Winner and DT Favourites

Welcome to the Winner's Post

for September

Firstly a very big THANK YOU to everyone who takes time to enter our monthly challenges.

Every month one winner is picked using a random number generator and a sponsored prize is won.

In addition winners are chosen on merit (DT Favourites) and all equally placed. Each winner is selected by a DT member.

September 2024 Winner 

The Random Winner 

of  3 digi stamps from The Paper Shelter

  

is 

#105 KraftyCoolKat

Please Take Your Badge from the side bar >>>>

Contact Carole at cardsgaloreencore@yahoo.co.uk to claim your prize. 

Please claim your prize within 10 days. 

Design Team Favourites for September

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Please Take Your DT Favourite Badge from the Side Bar

Ileana chose #7 Ellie

Beautiful sweet image, I love the red leaves and circle stencilled background, perfect bow.

Helen chose #13 Chrissy

Her album is amazing and so creative

Koyel chose #23 Rosi

Love the monochromatic background and love the image.

Sari chose #36 Susan Sudbury

Love the image and the coloring is gorgeous, all grey with pops of bright red. Stunning card.

Andree chose #39 Andrea Norris

A very elegant looking card. Lovely, soft earthy colours and a beautifully coloured image of the Cala lilies. A fabulous idea to add the lace trimmed doily behind it and create this wonderfully classic card

Carole chose #68 Wendy Anne Batchen

A sweet and adorable card. Wendy's colouring is perfect for this  cute crocodile and the background is magical too.

Dagmara chose #81 Chris

I love suricates! This one is adorable and fun in that cape, like a superhero. Chris made a great background for her too!

Danuta chose ##84 Margaret A

The beautiful fall colors, image and layout create a wonderful combination.

Congratulations to all the DT Favourites!

Our October challenge starts tomorrow. 

We'd love to see your creations! 

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