FEBRUARY 2025:Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #132

        

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our February 2025 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 27th February at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our January 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 January 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 Polkadoodles Crafts.

Polkadoodles are offering our randomly picked winner 3 digi images. 

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

The DT were kindly given Polkadoodles 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 Perfect Peony

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Carole 

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Dagmara

using Toadstool Delight, Rebel Cool Girl, Butterfly Chic, 

Watering Can with Spring Flowers

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Danka

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Helen

using Alcea Hollyhock Flowers

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Ileana 

(on a break this month)

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Koyel

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Sari 

using Perfect Peony

and

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 Thank you to Nikki and Polkadoodles for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #132 Polkadoodles 

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets 3 digi images from Polkadoodles Crafts

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 27th February.

Maximum of 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

JANUARY 2025: Winners and DT Favourites

    Welcome to the Winner's Post for January

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.

January 2025 Winner 

The Random Winner 

of 3 digis from Sheepski Designs

  

is 

# 71 Loopyloo

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 January

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Please Take Your DT Favourite Badge from the Side Bar

Carole chose #5 Anet

Gorgeous floral bookmarks, with striking colouring on the stamped rose peony.

Andree chose #28 Claudia

A gorgeous card with a fabulous fold. The card is covered in lovely papers and delightful animal images.

Koyel chose #35 Ellie

I love the winter vibes and the soft colour.

Ileana chose #50 Billie A 

Bright flowers are wonderful on white beautiful background. I love die she used and colouring.

Helen chose #73 - Sweetpea 

I think the colouring is beautiful and the little pop of red finishes the card perfectly x

Sari chose #94 Diane,

The vase full of gorgeous, colorful flower looks striking against the black. Loving the inking on flowers and perfect layout.

Danuta chose #112 Sheryl Hare 

Sweet mice, beautifully colored, remind us of the Christmases that are already behind us.

Dagmara chose #126 Lisa J

I am absolutely thrilled with the coloring!

Congratulations to all the DT Favourites!

Our February challenge starts tomorrow. 

We'd love to see your creations! 

JANUARY 2025: Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #131

       

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our January 2025 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 January at mid-day GMT.

***

Thank you to everyone who took time to join our December 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 December 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.

***

Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by SheepSki Designs.

SheepSki are offering our randomly picked winner 3 digi images. 

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

The DT were kindly given SheepSki 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 It's a Spring Thing

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Carole 

using It's a Spring Thing

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Dagmara

using Snowmen Selfie

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Danka

using Christmas Snooze

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Helen

using Snowmen Selfie

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Ileana 

using It's a Spring Thing

***

Koyel

using Christmas Snooze

***

Lorraine

is taking a break

***

Sari 

using Christmas Snooze

***

 Thank you to Andrea and SheepSki Designs for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #131 SheepSki Designs

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets 3 digi images from SheepSki Designs

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 30th January.

Maximum of 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

DECEMBER 2024: Winners and DT Favourites

   Welcome to the Winner's Post for December

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.

December 2024 Winner 

The Random Winner 

of $25 store voucher from Gecko Galz

  

is 

#55 ScrappyHorses

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 December

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Please Take Your DT Favourite Badge from the Side Bar

Ileana chose #27 Judy V 

I like how she used ribbons to decorate the wreath and the snowman attached to the wreath is a beautiful idea.

All the details used to decorate the snowman are wonderful.

Carole chose #48 Wendy B

Wendy chose a delightful image and coloured it beautifully. Her card design is simple yet elegant and really caught my eye.

Danuta chose #68 Rina. 

I like the modesty and elegance of this card. A beautiful souvenir.

Koyel chose #71 Elaine

I love those Woodware stamps. She had embellished it brilliantly.

Sari chose #72 Maz 

Wonderful card full of warm colors. Perfect coloring on these gorgeous flowers and black frames makes flowers pop even more, loving the look.

Helen chose #75  Sharon

A really cute image and a pretty card layout.

Andree chose #103 Yvonne

A delightful Christmas creation. A wonderful book design full of gorgeous artwork with fabulously festive details on every page.

Dagmara chose #113 Marjeta

I like this work very much, a fantastic digi and great coloring. Everything creates a great whole!

Congratulations to all the DT Favourites!

Our January challenge starts tomorrow. 

We'd love to see your creations! 

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.

***

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.

***

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

***

Helen

Taking a break

***

Ileana 

using Snow Man Way Digital Stamp Set

***

Koyel

using Holiday Tag Kit

***

Lorraine

is taking a break

***

Sari 

using Christmas Traditions Digital Stamp Set

***

 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!