Introducing Sharon

MEET SHARON

My name is Sharon and I have been making cards for about 2 years now.  

My story is much like a lot of other crafters - nothing spectacular.  As a child I loved to colour and draw - copying cartoon characters etc.  I did crocheting which was taught to me by my Nan. My Nan was very creative and made everything from duvets, to men’s vests, knitting both hand and machine etc.  She loved in the Seventies to collect shells and coloured glass and cover lamp bases, tables and jars - so you could say she was into altered art.  I guess I take after my Nan, I knitted, sewed, did soft furnishings, loved to bake, cross stitch, jewelery making - you name it, I tried it!  

Like so many children at sixteen I had no idea what I really wanted to do with life and so I went into the administration world and worked for many years in this field  but I never envisaged working for 30 years doing this!

I had tried doing a couple of Art evening classes (Painting and drawing) at the local Art College but being a single Mother this was quite difficult with holding down a full time job.  I had many times thought about doing a HND in Fine Arts but finances played a part in not doing this.  I did on the other hand do a couple of City and Guilds Soft Furnishing course and even a City and Guilds Massage course.  I also did an A Level in English Literature.  I loved playing with make-up and even did an evening course in this when I was very young.

After being retired on ill health grounds at 46 I did nothing for a few years - but still having the burning desire to paint and draw I decided to take up card making.  I had done a little stamping, painting and drawing with my Son when he was young.  Not being able to consider doing a full time course, I thought I would start gently with colouring so I got some Copics and joined an on-line Copics colouring class.  I went on Youtube and watched people colouring, watched where the shadows on people’s faces were when I was watching the TV etc and here I am a fully fledged crafter loving all aspects of crafting and continually trying to perfect and develop my own style.




Help me Welcome Sharon to the CMM Family. We are excited to have  her join us and share her cerations with all of you. 


Come back tomorrow for our final DT Member reveal. 

Introducing Lisa

MEET LISA

I am Lisa and I hail from the good ole Midwest. it's an area of the country that in the span of a week we can often times experience all 4 seasons. ( lucky me,LOL) 

I live in Dayton, Ohio where until recently I was working at our local scrapbooking store ( I got the news we will be closing mid to end of June). I teach a card class every Monday night . I teach different folds ,layouts ,interactives, prisma pencils and gamsol, and pretty much anything to do with paper crafts. I have been interested in art for some 35 years in one form or another.I have dabbled in watercolors, pastels, pencils  , batik , jewelry making  and have settled on scrapbooking and card making. I love to color more than anything ,especially since I've found the world of Digis.( much to my Husband's playful griping " Another $4.00 charge from ..... '') I can be found in my craft room any free time I get, but usually i am "organizing" my latest retail  acquisition.( as if I need anything more),

I have been married since 1977, ( to the same handsome man), blessed with 2 lovely girls, gained 2 son-in-laws, enjoy a 3 year old granddaughter and am waiting on the 2nd granddaughter due in August.

I am so looking forward to "meeting" a new community of talent and sharing and be inspired by you all.  

Well Lisa we are looking forward to working with you and for you to share your creations with all of  us. Everyone please help us welcome Lisa to the CMM family. 

Come back tomorrow to see the third new member. 

DT Reveal. Introducing Laura

MEET LAURA

Hi, I'm Laura, I am 28 years old and I am from Lancashire, which is in North West England, UK! It does have a tendency to rain somewhat so an indoor hobby is not a bad thing to have. In my spare time, chances are I will be sat in my craft room, putting together a new creation. I am slightly addicted to buying more stuff for my crafty stash and my husband definitely wishes I had a cheaper hobby! But I think it is worth every penny!

I am married to my wonderful husband Matt, who I met through university/church. One of things we love to do together is musical theatre and we can often be found treading the boards of our local theatre. Singing is my other big love and in a dream world I would be starring on broadway! And making cards at the same time!

Starting my blog was one of the best things I have done, it has opened up a whole new world of crafting and I am so excited to be a part of this team and to be able to share my love of crafting with you all!

Let's all give Laura a warm CMM welcome. I am so excited to have her join us and for her to  share her wonderful creations with all of you. 

Come back tomorrow to see our next DT member reveal. 

Winners and Inspiration, OH MY.

OMG ladies, you amaze me. Over 300 entries for our Girlie challenge. I will have to  look but I think it might be a record. It  was so super hard to choose a top three! But first, let us get to the winner!!

The winner of the Girlie challenge is .......Elaine

Please send an email tocardmakinmamaschallenge@hotmail.com in order to claim your prize!

And don't forget to add this badge to your blog!!

Now for our top three! 
                                                      Peggy R

                                                  Sarah's little Snippets 

                                                      The Crafty Den #2 

Here is a fun badge for you to display on your blogs as well!

Now that we have named the winner and Top 3, it's time for  inspiration on our current challenge!  Here are some of your amazing cards which were inspired by out lovely spring cake photo. 
                                                     Cathy D.  

                                                                    Suzie McFloozy

Here is a badge for you to display on your blogs as well!

 Now we want  to share what  spring cake photo inspired cards our DT has come up with!!
                                                     Jess

Don't forget to enter your cards for the current  spring cake photo inspiration challenge!

*** I feel as though I must remind you that this challenge blog is for CARDS ONLY unless the challenge states otherwise. AGAIN, I had to disqualify SEVERAL entries for the most recent challenge because they were not cards. Please keep this in mind while you are linking up your creations***

Challenge 44 - Spring Photo Challenge

Oh my gosh golly, Challenge number 44 is upon us and I am so excited!  This time, we have an awesome challenge for you.  A spring photo challenge!!  Take a lookie loo at this photo and make a spring card from the inspiration that it gives you!  It could be the colors, the flowers, the fact that it's a wedding cake, whatever inspiration you get just run with it!  But hopefully you are not running with scissors, b/c that would be no bueno!

How gorgeous is that cake?  I bet it tastes as delicious as it looks!!

And guess what?  We are super excited to have Tickled Pink Stamps sponsor this challenge.

EEP!  How perfect right?  The winner of this challenge will get a free digi of their choice from the TPS shop!  Oh yea, that's totally awesome!!!

Here is what the DT has for you!

Lizzie

Ciska

It comes with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to Ciska.  She has been nothing but amazing here with Card Makin Mama's and we wish her nothing but the best in her crafty future!

Penny

Sara

Check back for the next challenge too see our DT reveal!!!  We have a few changes for you guys, but you will love them!!!

Winners & Inspiration

*** There is still time left to enter our DT CALL. You have until the 22nd to get your applications in. Follow this LINK to see all the info. ****

The cards from the last challenge were simply amazing!  Very Eastery and wonderful and it was so super hard to choose a top three! But first, let us get to the winner!!

The winner of the EASTER challenge is .......Jenny B

Please send an email tocardmakinmamaschallenge@hotmail.com in order to claim your prize!
And don't forget to add this badge to your blog!!

Now for our top three! 
                                                           Tracy MacDonald

                                                   chris v - easily amused  

                                                                       Alyce

Here is a fun badge for you to display on your blogs as well!

Now that we have named the winner and Top 3, it's time for  inspiration on our current challenge!  Here are some amazing Girlie cards from you all. 
                                                              creepyglowbugg 

                                                              Vivi Casale 

                                                            Fiona L 

 We want  to share what GIRLIE inspired cards our DT has come up with!!

Dee 

                                             Jess

Lizzie

Don't forget to enter your cards for the current GIRLIE challenge!

*** I feel as though I must remind you that this challenge blog is for CARDS ONLY unless the challenge states otherwise. I had to disqualify SEVERAL entries for the most recent challenge because they were not cards. Please keep this in mind while you are linking up your creations***

Getting Girlie

Hey ladies, it's that time again. Time for a new challenge. Thanks to everyone who played last week. We are getting amazing responses to our challenges.


I also want to thank all the amazing ladies who have entered our DT CALL. There is still time left. In fact I am extending the call ONE MORE WEEK. You now have until the 22nd to get your applications in. Follow this LINK to see all the info. 

The new challenge this week is: MAKE IT GIRLIE


Our amazing sponsor this week is: Created by Martha

She will be offering the winner of this challenge a $10 gift certificate to the shop. That is a great  prize. However if you can't wait to get your hands on her embellies then head over to her shop NOW.  ALso be sure to check out the shop's blog Creating is Fun.


Here are our amazing Design Team samples to get your mojo flowing! 
                                                                     Ciska

                                                           Jess (using doilies from the shop)

                                             Lizzie (using lace from the shop)

                                                       Penny

                           Sara (using black & white bakers twine from the shop)

The rest of our DT will be back with Inspiration next week.


So, there you have it!  Now, it's time for you to share your  GIRLIE creations!  You've got 2 weeks to participate in our challenge for a chance to win the awesome prize!

We will see you back next week for inspiration from  a few of us and a few  of you lucky ladies.

Leave your link below so that we can come see what you make!
Have Fun!