Announcement and Winner & Design Team Favorites CMM90

Hello, Crafty Friends!

It is with a bit of sadness that we begin this post. After many years of sharing inspiring projects and being inspired by YOU, the Card Makin' Mamas Challenge is now closed. 

We have been blessed by our wonderful Design Team Members, past and present. They have created, challenged and grown right along with the CMM Challenge and we wish them the best in their creative futures!

We have appreciated all that you have shared with us - your projects, your comment love and encouragement and could not have been a successful challenge blog without you! Thank you so much!

We have been fortunate to have had wonderful sponsors, donating images and product to our Designers over the years and offering generous prizes for our participants. Thank you for your support!

You may miss the CMM Challenge (we know we will!), but there are lots of company challenge blogs and many others that list through Paper Playful (link in sidebar). We're sure that you'll find more than a few that are just your style!

The CMM Facebook Group will be open, so feel free to continue posting and sharing your projects and craft related information there (link in sidebar)! 

The winner and Design Team Favorites for our final challenge are below.

Thank you, again, Card Makin' Mamas & Papas, see you around Blogland!

Lots of Thanks to our sponsor for CMM90: Scrapper's Delights! 

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and our random.org winner of the 3 digi stamps from the Scrapper's Delights shop is...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#11 AJ

(the winner has been emailed)

And now on to our

Design Team Favorites

where the Design Team chooses one of your cards and gives YOU a creative high five!

DT Penny | #17 Macarena

What a wonderful batch of tags, they are cute, love those big eyes!

DT Susan | #3 AJ

Really cute set of tags, love how you used different portion of the image and the funky colours.

DT Kim | #15 Teighan Barton

I love the bold colors of the leaves. Really makes this tag pop.

DT Angi | #14 Susan

These 4x4 cards are just perfect for smaller gifts or to use as tags! Great distressing and layering. Sweet image and coloring, too.

Thanks for a fabulous challenge!

Winners & Design Team Favorites CMM89

Time for another Winner and the Design Team Favorites!

Lots of Thanks to our sponsor for CMM89: Lunagirl Images! 

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and our random.org winner of the $15 credit to the Lunagirl shop is...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#1 Mags

(the winner has been emailed)

And now on to our

Design Team Favorites

where the Design Team chooses one of your cards and gives YOU a creative high five!

DT Penny | #51 Jan

Clever layout with a stunning image, I think the embelishments are perfect.

DT Susan | #54 Pamellia

I was absolutely enthralled by this card. Love the cream and black colour way and I must admit to never seeing a shabby chic Halloween card before.  The background which was created with texture paste is fabulous, gorgeous flowers and even the spider looks great!

DT Kim | #47 Kavitha

Love the soft feel, all the pretty flowers and the added diecuts...so pretty.

DT Angi | #17 Linda

Darling vintage photo, Linda! Love the ink distressing around the die cut frame - really adds to the vintage feel - along with the feather, flowers and ribbon.

Thanks for a fabulous challenge!

CMM90 | Mini Cards or Tags

Welcome to this edition of the Card Makin' Mamas Challenge!

This challenge is sponsored by Scrapper's Delights!

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Janice, the owner of Scrapper's Delights, is a designer living in the UK. She loves card making, creating and using digital images - no rubber marks!

At Scrapper's Delights you'll find high quality, 300dpi, images for printing and even designs just for web use. If you love fantasy, fairies and sassy girls, you'll be sure to find lots to love here!

We hope you enjoyed the last challenge and are ready to create and inspire with this one:

CMM90 | Mini Cards or Tags

This challenge YOU choose the theme

and create MINI CARDS (smaller than A2 - 4.25" x 5.5")

or TAGS (any size). Easy peasy.

Enjoy the paper eye candy designed by our talented Mojo Mamas!

Please remember to follow the guidelines and only 2 entries per person.

DT Penny using Crafty Honeys Ruler Digi

 DT Kim using Genie 2

DT Susan

Visit our fabulous DT's personal blogs to read more about their projects!

THANK YOU to those that leave some paper praise after linking up!
The Mojo Mamas love & appreciate your comments!

Now we want to see what YOU create!

To play along:

* Create a new card following the current theme and guidelines *

* Inspired? You can link up to 2 cards! *

* Please include a link to the CMM Challenge Blog in your post. Share the fun! *

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Winner & Design Team Favorites CMM88

Time for another Winner and the Design Team Favorites!

Lots of Thanks to CMM88's sponsor: Aurora Wings!! 

and our random.org winner is...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#4 Yogi

(the winner has been emailed)

And now on to our

Design Team Favorites

where the Design Team chooses one of your cards and gives YOU a creative high five!

DT Penny | #6 Dena

On first glance this card looked simple enough, but when looking further you see the finer details of embossed paneling, layering and the smart use of our 3 requested metals.  The stamped image although subtle is perfect on your layout.  

DT Susan | #5 Lena S

A stunning card. The focal point is a lovely picture which has been framed so beautifully but still retaining the masculine looks with the papers and embellishments. Love the way it folds out with every page beautifully finished off. Fab attention to detail Lena.

DT Kim | #7 Niki1
Very elegant card. Love the colors and what a wonderful quote.

DT Angi | #10  Marina

Love the simple color scheme and the metal embellisments...the dog tag and the gears, paired with the ace are just perfect! Beautiful sonnet.

Thanks for a fabulous challenge!

If you would like to be considered for a DT Fave create your card following the guidelines and theme of the challenge, take well lit pictures and show us your best work!

CMM89 | Ooh La La! - Vintage or Shabby Chic

Welcome to another edition of the Card Makin' Mamas Challenge!

We hope you enjoyed the last challenge

(Winner and Design Team Favorites
will be announced in a new post on September 26.)

and are ready for a new one...

This challenge is sponsored by Lunagirl Images!

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Here's a little about Karen and Michael:

LUNAGIRL IMAGES was born in 2004 when two people “married” their ephemera collections and began to digitize, restore, alter, and embellish our old pictures, vintage photos, Victorian cards, and other antique ephemera for others (like you!) to use and enjoy.  Why "Lunagirl"?  I've always been a moon girl, and when I had to choose an online nickname this just popped into my head!

Karen and Michael (that's us!) founded Lunagirl Images to offer high-quality images for home crafters and artists.  We currently publish more than 50 fine quality image CDs and over 300 original digital collage sheets which I have designed.  I currently run the business myself (Karen) and do most of the design and production work, as Michael has pursued his calling as a teacher.   I have found my second calling in digital design and restoration (my first being history, folklore, and mythology!).

For this challenge we are looking for VINTAGE elements, ephemera, antique colors

OR

SHABBY CHIC distress, lace findings and feminine antique colors.

Your choice! Be sure to ask any questions in the comments below.


Enjoy the paper eye candy designed by our talented Mojo Mamas!

Please remember to follow the guidelines and only 2 entries per person.

DT Penny

DT Susan 

 DT Kim

DT Melissa 

Visit our fabulous DT's personal blogs to read more about their projects!

THANK YOU to those that leave some paper praise after linking up!
The Mojo Mamas love & appreciate your comments!

Now we want to see what YOU create!

To play along:

* Create a new card following the current theme and guidelines *

* Inspired? You can link up to 2 cards! *

* Please include a link to the CMM Challenge Blog in your post. Share the fun! *

An InLinkz Link-up

CMM88 | Precious Metals x3 sponsored by Aurora Wings

Welcome to another edition of the Card Makin' Mamas Challenge!

Sponsored by:

Aurora Wings!

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Mitzi Sato-Wiuff is the artist that designs "...fairies, mermaids, macabre, steampunk, ballet & more..." This is the tagline of her website and only hints at the wonderful images and creations she dreams up! Please visit her 'About' page to learn more about this visionary artist and her work.

Mitzi has generously donated a prize of $10 of digis from her shop - winner's choice!

We hope you enjoyed the last challenge and are ready to create and inspire with this one:


CMM88 | Precious Metals x3

We want to see your metal...times 3!
Your metal can be metallic paper, fibres, embellishments, embossing powders, even actual metal!

You must use 3 metals/metallic items on your CARD.
Glitter/Glitter Glue does NOT count as a metal for this challenge.

Enjoy the paper eye candy designed by our talented Mojo Mamas!

DT Penny using Wisteria Sprite

DT Susan using Kawaii Fairy

 DT Kim using Marie Nyantoinette

DT Melissa using Whimsical Cosmos

DT Lilia using Marie Nyantoinette

Visit our fabulous DT's personal blogs to read more about their projects!

THANK YOU to those that leave some paper praise after linking up!
The Mojo Mamas love & appreciate your comments!

Now we want to see what YOU create!

To play along:

* Create a new card following the current theme and guidelines *

* Inspired? You can link up to 2 cards! *

* Please include a link to the CMM Challenge Blog in your post. Share the fun! *

An InLinkz Link-up

The Break is Almost Over!

Hello, Mamas & Papas of paper crafting!

We hope you've enjoyed our summer break and are looking forward to seeing and creating lovely paper goodness as much as we are!

We couldn't have such a successful and long standing challenge blog without you! (CMM was created by Jessica Fitzgerald and has been around since 2007!)

THANK YOU for playing along with and supporting our challenges! Visiting and purchasing from our wonderful sponsors, leaving comment love here and on our designers' blogs and sharing our challenges are wonderful ways that you show your appreciation.

We feel the love.

New challenges, generous sponsors and lots of gorgeous eye candy are in store for the CMM challenge!

Watch for more announcements as we get closer to our first AB (After Break...lol) challenge.

*   Join our Facebook Group   *

Hear CMM announcements first, such as Design Team Calls, upcoming challenge themes, and sponsor specials. Don't forget to share your crafty deals, advice and your projects. We love to see what you're creating, too! 

Only one week until the new challenge...see you soon!

On Break

Hello, CMM Mamas & Papas!

You've probably notice it's been quiet on the CMM Challenge...We have appreciated the emails. 

It's time for a break! All of our Designers and work behind the scenes people are volunteers. It takes a LOT of TIME to design, take pictures, find sponsors, write the blog posts, answer emails...I'm sure you get the picture. All of this and try to keep a semblance of a life outside of crafting (Is there life outside of crafting?!)...it's hard work! LOL

***The CMM Challenge will be on a break until the end of August.***

That means there will be no challenges until the beginning of September.

HOWEVER, you may see tutorials, ideas, inspirations and other crafty love on occasion (no promises, but it could happen!). Be sure to join the CMM Facebook Group - where you'll hear everything first! We don't want you miss anything!

And, of course, feel free to visit the Mojo Mamas to see what craftiness they have gotten themselves into!

Penny

Susan

Lilia

Carolyn

Kim

Maria

Melissa

Angi

See you soon!

Winner & Design Team Favorites CMM87

Time for another Winner and the Design Team Favorites!

THANK YOU to The East Wind
for sponsoring our challenge and generously donating a prize!
Be sure to show your appreciation by visiting the shop and like their Facebook page.
There's something for everyone at The East Wind!

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and our random.org winner of 3 digis from The East Wind is...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#9 Kakichka

(the winner has been contacted)

And now on to our

Design Team Favorites

where the Design Team chooses one of your cards and gives YOU a creative high five!

DT Penny | #31 Yogi

I haven't seen one of these special folds in ages, and you have reminded me to try fancy folds.  I like how you included the rainbow on the edges of the card and on the sentiment.

 

DT Susan | #28 Lulu

Love your card Lulu. The butterflies are gorgeous and you have done a wonderful job of delicately colouring them. Love how you added the extra dimension they really pop off the page. 

DT Carolyn | #29 KT Fit Kitty

I love the image and the background paper. It just "pops".

DT Kim | #7 MA-MI

What a lovely card. Love the way you did the title...so vibrant!

DT Maria | #25 Hazel

Funny card! I love colours and the liquid pearls and amazing choice of image.

DT Melissa | #30 Martina

I absolutely love this card.  The bright colours you have used are fantastic!

DT Angi | #18 Marie

The rainbow-ness of this card really grabbed my attention. I usually prefer more layers, but I love the way you incorporated our challenge theme using the rainbow sentiment and the way you lined up the rainbow hearts washi tape, Marie! 

Thanks for a fabulous challenge!

If you would like to be considered for a DT Fave create your card following the guidelines and theme of the challenge, take well lit pictures and show us your best work!

CMM87 | Over the Rainbow sponsored by The East Wind

Welcome to another edition of the Card Makin' Mamas Challenge!

This challenge is sponsored by The East Wind!

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Here's a little about The East Wind designs and Unky, the artist, from her Etsy site:

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"A strong cold East Wind is blowing,The children, looking out the nursery window, see Mary Poppins arrive, not in a normal way, but blown along by the East Wind, carried over the gate of the house, and put down at the front door. "

I am a Vancouver based artist with graphic design background.

'The East Wind' is inspired from my favorite book Mary Poppins.

The East Wind shop is providing digital stamps and clips at the moment.

I love fantasy, magical, quirky, slightly dark, cute, pretty, and Funky Fun stuff. 

If you love The East Wind designs, be sure to stop by their blog and sign up for their emails...trust us, you'll want to!


We hope you enjoyed the last challenge and are ready to create and inspire with this one:

For this challenge we are looking for rainbows (paper, fibers, elements) and rainbow colors, ombre, rainbow & ombre techniques...we love color!

Enjoy the paper eye candy designed by our talented Mojo Mamas!

Please remember to follow the guidelines and only 2 entries per person.

DT Penny using Lucy Loo Mirrorball

DT Susan using Aurora Spring Butterfly

DT Carolyn using Lucy Loo Mirrorball

 DT Kim using Lucy Loo Luna Spell

DT Melissa using Aurora Floral Kiss

Here's a few more ideas...

Penny

Melissa

Visit our fabulous DT's personal blogs to read more about their projects!

THANK YOU to those that leave some paper praise after linking up!
The Mojo Mamas love & appreciate your comments!

Now we want to see what YOU create!

To play along:

* Create a new card following the current theme and guidelines *

* Inspired? You can link up to 2 cards! *

* Please include a link to the CMM Challenge Blog in your post. Share the fun! *

An InLinkz Link-up