Challenge #58 Winner Announcement

Hello to all our Christmas crafting friends!  I'm popping in to announce the winners and our top three Stocking Stuffers from Challenge #58. Sorry that I am a week later than expected getting the winner announcement out. Yup, that is now three months in a row and while I was hoping that it wasn't going to become a trend, it apparently is. At least though I'm posting in the same month so I'm still ahead of how late I was during the first half of the year! Fingers crossed I'll get back on track soon.

We had 57 entries in our October challenge and it is time to get on with the finding out who our winners are.

Are you one of those lucky peeps?! Let's find out!

#9. DEBBIE M.

Debbie, you are the winner of a $10.00 gift voucher to the Limited Runs store, our guest sponsor for October (chosen by random.org based on all eligible entries).

Debbie, 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 #58 WINNER" to make arrangements to receive your prize. Please note that it may take me a while 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 #57, Suze, Donna and Lisa (myself filling in for Julie), are presenting their favourite cards. So, without further ado, here are the Stocking Stuffers for October:

#28. MARGREET

#22. ANET

#27. NICOLETTE

Congrats to our top three Stocking Stuffers! Margreet, Anet and Nicolette, 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. Papers from last month have 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 OCTOBER qualifying them to receive the digital paper from that month, will receive the Milk & Cookies paper which received the majority of the votes. I have included the watermark of the paper, below...

To all of you who linked up during October, 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 during the next couple of months as you finish off your stash for 2019!!! 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!

As always, we are going to have a random draw from all the entries and give out a set of six digital papers to one lucky individual. The papers are all made so why not have an extra prize! Here is the watermark for the full set... 

The winner of the  
Santa Stops Here Mini Kit 
from Challenge #58 is

#4. MARY W.

(chosen by miniwebtool.com based on all eligible entries) 

Mary, 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 #58 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 "Red & Green". There is just over two weeks to go and you can find out all the details along with the link up, by clicking HERE. Please join us again on December 1st when we'll be back with our final link up of the year!

Until next time,

Challenge #58 Midway: Opt. Twist…Sensational Santa

Welcome back folks! It is the 15th of the month and that means it is time for the midway of our current challenge.

As we are halfway through the month of October, it is time to see what the Merry Maidens have been up to with their fun images from Limited Runs, 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. Donna is joining us during the midway this month.

If you are interested in purchasing the sponsor's image featured in a particular card, you can click on the link indicated below the card to head to the page in the Limited Runs store where it can be found. The images used on all these cards are found in the Seasonal-Christmas Category.

using Santa Coffee Cup

using Santa Headshot

using Santa Coffee Cup

using Santa on a Candy Cane

using Santa Coffee Cup

using Gnome 1

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 October. 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 #58

Optional Twist: Sensational Santa

If you want the chance to win this month's featured paper pack, be sure to use a SANTA CLAUS of some nature as the focus of your creation.  

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 $10.00 gift voucher to the Limited Runs store. You simply need to follow the twist if you'd like a chance to win this month's featured digital paper pack, Santa Stops Here.

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 #58 by clicking HERE.

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

Be sure to join us on November 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 October'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 the digi paper from this month's paper pack that will be offered to those linking up two cards.

October's set is called Santa Stops Here. Check out the preview...

Everyone who links up a minimum of two cards during the month of October 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 who has followed the twist 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 October. Poll will be open until October 31st, 11:59 p.m. EDT. 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 October's link up!

You can find all the details for
 Challenge #58 by clicking HERE.

Hope to see you there!

Challenge #58: Opt. Twist…Sensational Santa

Hello Crafters!  It is the first day of a brand new month, and as such it is time for our latest Link Up!

Believe it or not, there are just two months until the start of December and they'll be gone before we know it given how fast time seems to fly these days. Very soon we'll be needing a selection of Christmas and other December Holiday cards. Hopefully most of you have already created a good portion of the number you will need. Whether you are continuing your stash or just starting, 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 #58

Optional Twist: Sensational Santa

If you want the chance to win this month's featured paper pack, be sure to use a SANTA CLAUS of some nature as the focus of your creation.  

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 $10.00 gift voucher to the Limited Runs store. You simply need to follow the twist if you'd like a chance to win this month's featured digital paper pack, Santa Stops Here.

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

Limited Runs is a great little shop for all your digital needs we have tons to play with and even better they are all set up for those on a budget with almost all images for only $2.00 and lots of hidden sets and deals in the shop to save you money !!! Who doesn't like to save $$$. We have a huge Collection for the Holidays and also lots of other cuties and not so cute images. We also have cupcakes, coffee, and for those that like the darker side monsters and even a eyeball cupcake.

Limited Runs is now on Facebook too with a Freebie for every 50 Followers (find it HERE ). We also have a Monthly Progressive Challenge Running too. You can find the details HERE. While the challenge itself is on FB, don't worry if you don't have Facebook. You can email me a link to your site showcasing your project using the image and I will add you into the challenge so you can win too. The Progressive challenge works in 3 rounds. So there is a freebie available every 1st round just email me if you want to play.

Store:  http://limitedrunsstamps.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. Donna is on vacation and will be joining us during the midway this month.

If you are interested in purchasing the sponsor's image featured in a particular card, you can click on the link indicated below the card to head to the page in the Limited Runs store where it can be found. The image used on Susan's card is found in the Christmas Cupcakes Category and all the other images are found in the Seasonal-Christmas Category.

using Mini Santa

using Santa Cupcake

using Santa Coffee Cup

using Santa Headshot

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

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 #57 will be posted between the 8th and the 11th. Then be sure to join us again on October 15th, for our midway post when the Merry Maidens will be here to share their amazing cards featuring more images from Limited Runs. 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 #58
Please link up your Anything Goes Christmas and/or December holiday themed CARDS with the optional twist of Sensational Santa below. Cards for this challenge will be accepted from 6:00 p.m. (18:00 hrs), October 1st until 11:59 p.m. (23:59 hrs), October 31st, 2019 (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.