Tuesday 25 August 2020

August Rudolph Days Challenge.

Hi there. Once again, it is time for the Rudolph Days Challenge. Here are the rules for your perusal...

1. The Rudolph Days Challenge will start each month (January to November) on the 25th, and will close at midnight PST, 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. Please leave a comment on the challenge post.
8. The winner will be selected by random draw and announced on the first day of the following month. Prizes will be mailed anywhere in the world.

9. A special draw will be held at the end of the year, in December,  for all those who submitted a card or project every month that year, January to November.

I must warn you that there may be some delay getting the prizes mailed out. Al and I are not venturing out except to pick up our groceries.  We are still sheltering at home as we both are high risk.  Whe my daughter has time, she will mail them for me, but it has to fit into her schedule, and they do not go out much either. They both have had to work throughout the pandemic, so still limit any other ventures to enclosed spaces. All their time off is spent camping with the same few friends that practise sociall distancing as well.  They do not go inot friends homes nor have anyone in theirs...
So, when she has something to mail or pickup herself, she will post the prizes...so bear with me and it will eventually get there. Currently, we are up to date on our mailing, except one, where the winner has asked me to hold onto it till Christmas time!

The design team has been busy. First up is Sam at Whispers Cards.

Sam has made this adorable Penny Black card. Is this image not the cutest thing ever! The fur on the hat looks so real!!!
I am loving all the pretty design paper here and the non traditional colours! The pink and grey is so beautiful together. 

Sam has made us a second card. I think the sentiment is wonderful here. Great to showcase it and let it take center stage.  All those presents on the design paper make me yearn for Christmas crafty presents!

I hope you will pop on over to Sam's blog and leave her some love...

Next up is Sue at Sue's Crafty Corner blog. 
Sue has created this lovely inky sky as a backdrop for this wonderful bird image. I love the soft inky colours and the pretty colours of the bird image.

Sue was very hardworking and managed to make eight of these beautiful cards! I hope you will pop over to her blog and leave her some love,,,

My card is another upcycled one.  Because the original image was so large, I made a 6x6 inch card base and added the trimmed down card front straight onto a piece of shimmery pale blue card stock by DCWV.  I hand cut two hills from white glitter card, hoping that they would look like snowbanks.
Added a glittery aqua foam snowflake that is eons old. I bought a few packages of these at my local dollar store many years ago and still have a few tucked away!  I added a small bow from some fine ivory cord, just to contrast with the more dressy look of this card...



The prize this month is this Studio Light, Winter Trails Frame Stamp. 




43 comments:

Kath said...

Beautiful cards from the DT - I will be posting my card soon.
Kath x

Sandra H said...

Absolutely fabulous cards by all x

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous cards great job DT and stunning prize
Gr Karin

Kathleen said...

Super cards made by the team.

Linby said...

Lovely DT cards as always, Sue has certainly been busy. Your recycled card is so sweet.

Jenny L said...

Hi Maureen,
Happy Rudolf Days.
Will pop over to Sam's and Sue's blogs shortly to give them some love.
I love your super card and the fabulous design.
The images are so sweet and the snowy hills in fornt set it all off perfectly.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

ionabunny said...

Happy Rudolf Days everyone. Gosh, I'm early this month. Getting more organised as the big day approaches. Gorgeous makes from the team. So much lovely inspiration. Take care everyone. Stay safe and well. HUGZ

mamapez5 said...

Hi Maureen. I love your upcycled card with the pretty blue background. I have to say it looked even prettier on my phone. Perhaps I need to reset the colour levels on my computer!

Well done to Sam and Sue too for their contributions, to inspire us. Kate x

Linda Simpson said...

These are gorgeous!
Hugs
Linda xxx

Verna Angerhofer said...

Thanks design team for all the wonderful cards and inspiration. I love all of the beautiful cards you made.

Liz said...

A lovely selection of cards created by you and your DT, Maureen. xx

Bunny said...

Happy Rudolph Days, y'all. Lovely inspiration from everyone. [Bunny]

cotnob said...

Thank you for another super challenge, great inspiration.
Pauline
x

Lynne said...

Fabulous makes by the DT and Sue has been really busy! Thank you for the challenge x

Jackie T said...

What lovely cards from the Design Team. I can't believe we are near the end of August. Thank you for the challenge. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Becca Yahrling said...

Such pretty cards by everyone! I'm a bird nerd (says the hubby! LOL) so I adore Sue's card.

Swissie said...

Great inspiration cards! Thank you once again!
Stay safe!
Liv / Swissie
xxx

l,frische@valaiscom.ch

Bonnie said...

Your little deer are adorable, Maureen! Love the snowdrifts, the snowflake and that tiny bow!

Karenladd said...

What a lovely assortment of cards from the DT. That adorable hedgie with the fur trimmed hat and the set of cards by Sue are so fun. Love your recycled card Maureen. It's no wonder you wanted to turn it into another project

Donna said...

Wow! Everyone has been so busy making such lovely inspiration for us all. Loving the cards this month. Hope you are all well. Please stay safe!
Donna

SHartl said...

Oooh do I love your sweet little card with the snowdrifts and deer. The vintage feel and pale colors are so serene.

Elfje said...

Beautiful cards from the design team ! Thank You for the challenge !!
Greetings,
Elfje

Helen said...

Fab DT cards as always - thanks for the inspiration!
Helen x

Tina Z. said...

wow, amazing inspirations, totally adorable!
hugs xx

Di said...

Super DT cards! I love this challenge!

Hugs

Di xx

Carol L said...

Thanks for another fun Rudolph Days challenge. Your DT cards are always so inspiring in helping us get those Christmas cards finished on time! Well done everyone!

KathyA. said...

An amazing assortment of DT cards and I love the prize this month. TFS! Kathy A at https://myasperations.blogspot.com

Darnell said...

You have all outdone yourselves again, Mo! Love Sam's and Sue's cards and your upcycled design is beautiful! Thank you! (Just playing for fun.) Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous cards from you three ladies this month, Sue's been very busy making multiples, super cute cat in Santa's had from Sam and yes classy card Mo... great to be adding to my stash as well, Robyn

Susan Renshaw said...

Lovely cards from all the DT. Sue has been especially busy!!
The prize stamp for this month is lovely!

Sally H said...

Absolutely gorgeous makes from everyone! All beautiful, and those fabulous robins from Sue are right up my street. Thanks for another fab challenge x Keep staying safe lovely and I hope you both continue to stay well xxx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Maureen! I made it again this month - Yay! Thank you so much for the inspiration from you and your team! The cards are all so cute! Your upcycle is adorable! I was lucky enough to win last month and I hope you received my email as I didn't hear back. There is definitely no rush for the prize to be sent - please stay safe at home. Your province seems to be having more cases lately so I hope things will calm down soon. Take care and I hope you are having a good weekend!

Loll said...

Wonderful DT cards again this month! Love Sam's sweet Penny Black hedgie with the large santa hat. It really does like real fur ... you just want to reach out and touch it! Great colours with pink and gray. Sue has done amazing work colouring the bird and added a soft blue sky background. Great job making so many! And your deer card is sweet Maureen. Love the shiny paper backing and that large snowflake! Will be playing along soon! xx

Greta said...

Absolutely wonderful cards by the DT this month! Totally love all of them! Glad you're being careful, Maureen--we are, too. Sending hugs, Greta

My Paper Cat said...

Great inspiration. You ladies never let us down

cuilliesocks said...

Wonderful inspirational cards from your DT Maureen, thank you, Kate x

Loll said...

Amazing cards from the DT ... thank you for the inspiration!! Playing along for fun! xx

April said...

Love the DT inspiration. Thanks for the challenge!

Vicky Hayes said...

What fabulous inspiration as always! Your deer are wonderful on their snowy hillsides! You do such a wonderful job recycling :)
Vicky x

Whisper said...

Oooo I'm loving those great deer and the lovely snowy scene too, Luv Sam x

Happy Rudolph Days hun x

Janis said...

Lovely and fun samples by the team!! Sam's adorable critter card with the dimensional element for the fur lining is esp sweet. So cute and festive!
Thank you for another wonderful challenge, Mo. I hope you are doing well.
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Valerija said...

Amazing ards from the DT. Love them all.
Valerija xx

Kathleen said...

Some really super creations by the team, thanks for the inspiration.

Kath x