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Tuesday, 25 August 2015

August Rudolph Days Challenge

This past month has flown by. It is hard to believe it is once again time for my Rudolph Days Challenge. You have until August 31st to submit your Christmas card or Christmas themed project.

Here is a recap of the rules in case you are new to this challenge.

1. The Rudolph Days Challenge will start each month on the 25th, and will close on the last day of that month.
2. The theme is always Anything Goes, as long as it is Christmas.
3. One entry per person and you just need to enter one Christmas card or Christmas project.
4. You may combine your entry with other challenges (maximum of 10 in total).
5. Your card (or Christmas project) should not have been previously posted to your blog. It should be posted to your blog during the current months Rudolph Days Challenge, (between the 25th and last day of the current month)
6. Please link back to or at least mention, the Rudolph Days Challenge.
7.  Prizes will be shipped anywhere in the world.
8. The winner will be selected by random draw and announced on the first day of the following month.

My guest designer this month is our July Rudolph Days Winner, Helen of  Helen's Craft Haven.

I feel honoured that Helen chose to use the Merry Christmas Memory Box die that she won here. It looks so pretty cut from the white card...looks just like a snowbank. Her winter scene is made to look even more realistic with that pretty tree die. Hope you will pop over and visit Helen, as she has so many lovely cards on her blog!


My card this month is quite simple. I also used the Memory Box Grand Merry Christmas Script die. I used some snippets of Bazzil Ballet hot pink card. There is a faint pattern of teensy hearts on this card...it is very hard to see but you will have to trust me!


I tried a variety of DP and card behind this die and the only one I liked was this black card. Hope it does not look too stark. I added a large white poinsettia and a few Martha Stewart leafy punch shapes in green and metallic silver. It still seemed too stark so I placed some pink rhinestones here and there to look like twinkling stars, or maybe pink snowflakes! Took a couple of extra pink rhinestones and tucked them around the existing pearls in the flower center.

I am looking forward to seeing your entries and wish you all good luck in the draw. This months prize is this Memory Box Holly Leaves Die.


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55 comments:

  1. Jenny L25 August 2015 at 00:22

    Hi Maureen,
    oooooooooo! I'm first again.
    wonderful cards from you and your guest designer.
    It just shows how you can use the the same die in such different ways.
    Love the very different colour ways, and your fab poinsettia on yours.
    I also love that fab scene Helen has made too.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  2. Kath25 August 2015 at 00:24

    Fabulous cards from both of you - it's hard to believe this is the eighth Rudolph Day this year!
    Kath x

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  3. Jenny L25 August 2015 at 00:24

    Hi Maureen,
    forgot to say thank you so much for all your hard work involved with this wonderful challenge.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  4. Di25 August 2015 at 01:00

    Fabulous cards there Mo, and a lovely holly die to win!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  5. Sarn25 August 2015 at 01:09

    Morning Mo . . . WOW - am loving your pretty die cut Rudolph Day cards. Simply lovely.

    I'm playing along just for fun thanks.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  6. Linby25 August 2015 at 01:42

    Lovely card Mo - those rhinestones do look like stars! Helen made a great card with the die too - love the snow bank.

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  7. cuilliesocks25 August 2015 at 02:27

    Hi Mo, gorgeous card, I love the simplicity of it, and the colours are gorgeous, hugs Kate x

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  8. Carol L25 August 2015 at 02:49

    You and Helen both made such pretty cards with that Christmas Script die! I don't know which color I prefer, but they're both beautiful! I love the contrast on each one with the 2 different colors! Well done!

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  9. Annie25 August 2015 at 03:39

    where has August gone! Rudolph days already .. .. soon by December!
    hugs, annie x

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  10. Eemeli25 August 2015 at 04:05

    Beautiful cards. Love the simple looks.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  11. KT Fit Kitty25 August 2015 at 04:17

    Beautiful cards! Love the die you used! I'll be back to play along this week! Thank you for another Rudoloph Day! The prize looks fab!

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  12. Jane Willis25 August 2015 at 04:33

    Happy Rudolph Day! I love how you've both used the same die to create such different and gorgeous cards
    Jane

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  13. sally25 August 2015 at 06:11

    Pretty cards! Can't believe there are only 3 more Rudolph days to participate in!!!

    Sally

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  14. Kathleen25 August 2015 at 06:33

    Two fabulous cards Ladies and funny that you should both use the same die.

    Kath x

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  15. Carol25 August 2015 at 06:50

    Two beautiful cards, great inspiration. Carol x

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  16. Darnell25 August 2015 at 07:24

    Thank you, Maureen! I love the cards that you and Helen made! It's always so interesting to see the same image or die or e/f used in different ways! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. Helen25 August 2015 at 07:49

    Love your card Maureen - can't believe how different we've made that die cut look!
    Thanks so much for having me guest design!
    Helen x

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  18. Sally H25 August 2015 at 08:35

    Wonderful cards, Mo! I really love them both

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  19. ionabunny25 August 2015 at 08:56

    Hello, hello and Happy Rudolf Days to you all. So glad I could join the fun. Hugz

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  20. Pia S25 August 2015 at 11:22

    What a great showcase of a previous month's fab prize! Helen's cards look so peaceful and wintery, while yours are beautifully elegant and sparkly. Great job, both of you!

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  21. Anonymous25 August 2015 at 11:27

    both are beautiful holiday cards!

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  22. Hettie25 August 2015 at 13:54

    Gorgeous cards with that die Mo. Very pretty.
    Hugs
    xx

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  23. Jean25 August 2015 at 14:06

    Two lovely inspiration cards, i love both of them. The Merry Christmas die is fab.
    Jean x

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  24. mamapez525 August 2015 at 14:54

    I love your card, and Helen´s. Two very different results from one lovely die.
    Kate x

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  25. Joan25 August 2015 at 16:08

    Two lovely cards

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  26. Kathyk26 August 2015 at 00:18

    Just uploaded mine .... love your sample this month

    Kathyk

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  27. cotnob26 August 2015 at 01:19

    Gorgeous cards by you and Helen Mo, thank you for the inspiration and challenge.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. Sue's Crafty Corner26 August 2015 at 04:10

    Well I've managed to make it for the second time. I'm hoping to keep this up as it will add to my small but growing pile of cards ready for Christmas. I love the cards made woth the momory box die.

    Sue xx

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  29. KT Fit Kitty26 August 2015 at 08:38

    I thought I already commented but I don't see it, so I will leave another one. Your cards are beautiful! I like the dies you used! Thank you for another Rudolph Day - I just linked up!

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  30. KT Fit Kitty26 August 2015 at 08:40

    Congrats to Helen for being your guest designer - beautiful card! At first glance I thought they were both your cards! Should read before I post my comment hehe!

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  31. LesleyG26 August 2015 at 08:42

    Lovely cards as usual! Happy Rudolph Day! xxx

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  32. Mary26 August 2015 at 13:18

    Gorgeous cards missy. I love the blue card. Maybe because it's so hot here the blue color looks so cool! Happy Rudolph Days and Hugs from Mary Mac #30

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  33. Craftychris26 August 2015 at 14:53

    Both cards are absolutely gorgeous! xxx

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  34. Greta26 August 2015 at 21:08

    Both of you made beautiful cards! Wonderful prize this month--glad I got a card made!

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  35. dutchess27 August 2015 at 00:41


    hi Maureen....loving the challenge! xxxx

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  36. Barb27 August 2015 at 08:40

    Two lovely cards Mo from both you and Helen. Although you have both used the same die isn't it interesting how different they look. Thank you for the challenge. I'm very pleased to be included.Barb xx

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  37. Elizabeth27 August 2015 at 08:49

    Hi Maureen, two lovely cards this month - love that die. I have a niece who would be absolutely delighted if snowflakes were pink ... she thinks pink! The holly die is going to be a very happy win for someone :) Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  38. Jane27 August 2015 at 10:35

    I've just found you via Pixie's blog...another fun blog here which I am delighted to join. Your cards are stunning.I hope to join your challenge next month when I must make a start on my Christmas cards. Crafty hugs xx

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  39. Valerija27 August 2015 at 14:51

    Hi Maureen!
    Beautiful cards from both of you and wonderful prize this month again.
    Valerija xxx

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  40. Donna27 August 2015 at 16:25

    Wonderful cards! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  41. Robyn Oliver27 August 2015 at 20:35

    Super die and lovely cards ladies, great to play along and add another card to my Christmas card stash

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  42. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards28 August 2015 at 01:25

    Wonderful cards both of them, Mo, and so pleased can finally join again, phew!! Thanks for carrying this on so faithfully ...
    ....and love the MB die too, wonderful share, Shaz in oz.x

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  43. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards28 August 2015 at 01:28

    Oops, just saw it is one entry per person, sorry didn't realise, will delete one if I can...
    .. nope there's no x to delete ...
    ...will you please Mo??? Thanks :) sorry to be a bother!!!

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  44. Kathy28 August 2015 at 05:37

    Two very nice cards again this month. Thanks for the prize in June. It was fun to use it for my card this month.

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  45. Bonnie28 August 2015 at 05:49

    What lovely inspiration cards! Love all that sparkle, Maureen! Thanks for the challenge!

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  46. KandA28 August 2015 at 07:12

    Both are fabulous cards using the same 'merry christmas' die xx

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  47. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog28 August 2015 at 09:03

    Very pretty cards! What a nice die! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  48. brenda29 August 2015 at 00:19

    Made it in time !!

    Rather like the font on that MB die, I have the original one but like the more flourishy variety.

    B x

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  49. jimlynn29 August 2015 at 05:22

    Wonderful inspiration cards for Christmas! Always a fun challenge and I'm so glad I'm able to enter this month.
    Lynn

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  50. Karen P29 August 2015 at 16:03

    Gorgeous cards! Thanks for another fab challenge Mo, hope you are keeping well hun Karen x

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  51. Princess Judy Palmer29 August 2015 at 18:02

    That is quite a lovely die. I like we can see it in both a soft muted traditional winter/Christmas color and in a snazzy non-traditional one. Both are fun cards! And lookie! I made a Christmas card!

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  52. Twinks Stamping30 August 2015 at 10:38

    By the skin of my teeth eh!!
    Two lovely cards and how different they look when using different colours xx

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  53. MaryH30 August 2015 at 11:33

    Hi Maureen, Love both these colorful cards using that fantastic MB die. Amazing how the different colors & treatments on each card can make this die so versatile. Once again, thanks for the hostessing duties to keep this Rudy Day going along. Big hugs & TFS

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  54. Megan J30 August 2015 at 22:16

    Gorgeous Cards, thank you for the inspiration! Have a fantastic week... Megan

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  55. Sassy Raggedy1 September 2015 at 20:34

    Sorry I am so late commenting. I think your card as well as your guest designers are both wonderful...Awesome Christmas Cards. Hugs, joann

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