CMM74 | For the Kids sponsored by Bugaboo

Welcome to the September Edition of Card Makin' Mamas Challenges!

Are YOUR kids back in school yet? (Cue the "It's the most wonderful time, of the year" song...) Does the return to a schedule give you more or less time to get crafty?? 

WELL, we do hope that you have time to jump in and play along with this month's challenge, which is totally dedicated to those wonderful KIDS!

Our challenge this month is sponsored by the wonderful BUGABOO STAMPS!

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: A Short Essay:

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing!  From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects.  Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week! 

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT   for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug. 

They will be offering the winner of this challenge  FREE DIGIS

So pack the kiddos off and get ready to get crafty! Need a little inspiration? Look and see what our Mojo Mamas created!

Lilia with Bugaboo's Brat School Ruler Boy

Susan's beautiful Bear

Adina using Kidz Girl Hot Air Balloon

Penny's Happy Birthday

We can't wait to see what you come up with!! Happy Crafting!! 

CMM73 | Black, White plus (1) Color sponsored by Jessica

Welcome to the August Edition of Card Makin' Mamas Challenges!

Can you believe it's already August?! Even with school out in some places (back in school already in others!) and those on holiday, you Mamas (& Papas) didn't disappoint!

And THANKS to those of you that leave lovely comments after linking up! Our Design Team appreciates the love and feedback. I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you stopped by their blog to tell them personally...just sayin'. 

Our challenge this month is sponsored by our very own Jessica, the owner of Card Makin' Mamas! She has a mystery box of goodness for one lucky link up!

This month's theme:

CMM73 | BLACK,  WHITE  +1 COLOR of your choice

This one is pretty self explanatory, but feel free to leave questions in the comments...your CARD should only have ONE color and black and white. It seems we're on a bit of a color control kick aren't we? Bwahahaha! Do you accept the challenge?

Need a little inspiration? Look and see what our Mojo Mamas created!

Adina

Penny

Susan

 Vikki

Now it's your turn!

CMM71 Winner & Favorites

* (Current Challenge - Monochromatic - click here!) *

Time for another Challenge Winner and the Design Team Favorites! There weren't as many entries as usual...not a lot of farm animal stamps? (what?! no salmon? LOL) I know here in Virginia school was finishing up, so maybe our Card Makin' Mamas (& Papas) were busy with the end of school year activities? Whatever the case, it wasn't a problem! It just means that those of you that did link up, had an awesome chance of being the winner!

You all did such a great job and I LOVED all of the puns. Lots of smiles and laughs! 

Lots of Thanks to our sponsor Bugaboo Stamps! As always they have been so generous with their donations of DT images and fabulous prizes! Be sure to stop by (did you know they offer Friday Freebies?!) and tell them CMM sent ya!

and the random.org winner of the Bugaboo prize is...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#34 Gail

Did you know that you can enter 2 cards into each of our challenges? I'm sure that Gail is glad she did!

Send an email to cardmakingmamaschallenge@hotmail.com to claim your prize!

PLEASE PUT *CMM Winner: On the Farm* IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

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 | #10 CraftyGirl

This image is so cute, I especially liked your first card with the white cow. You've really made the image pop and you can't help but smile when looking at your project!

DT Angi | #17 sandeeNC

Udderly Fantastic! As soon as I saw your card I was laughing! This is THE COW Card. Love the shape and the simplicity of it all. This just goes to show, sometimes we shouldn't over think the challenge themes! Still smiling...

DT Vikki | #24 Helen

As soon as I saw this card it made me smile! Even though it's far too early for Christmas in my opinion (I make the children in my class call it "cabbages" until December) I love the way you've used the image on such a CAS card. Also a great way of using washi tape which I personally really struggle with!

DT Adina | #29 Sarah T

Lovely format and background papers to enhance the most hilarious image I have seen of a goat... ever. :) I loved your use of the white gel pen to enhance the light reflections on the goat, as well as your beautiful ribbon bow.

DT Susan | #33 Tammy A. This card made me smile! Love the image and how perfect for an anniversary card. I think the card is really well balanced, lovely use of embellishments and love the mono look!

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

* (Current Challenge - Monochromatic - click here!) *

CMM72 | Monochromatic sponsored by Meljen's Designs

Welcome to the July edition of Card Makin' Mamas Challenges!

A BIG thank you to all those that entered our last challenge - we loved seeing your creations!

Our challenge this month is sponsored by the sweet and whimsical:

Meljen's Designs

These designs are lovingly drawn and inked by hand. Created by Melissa Jenkins.

Read more about Melissa and her characters on her website.

And what will you have to do for a chance at winning? Make a card for our challenge, of course!

This month's challenge is:

CMM72 | MONOCHROMATIC

The color focus of your card should be tints, tones and shades of a single hue. What does that mean? Simply put, choose one color and the colors that would be made if you added white or gray to that color...feel free to add a neutral or two (white, cream, kraft, etc.) Still not sure? How about a few visuals from our Mojo Mamas to help you out?

DT Adina using Cup of Sunshine

 

DT Susan using Cup of Sunshine

 DT Vikki using Steampunk Girl

DT Penny

Now it's your turn!

CMM70 Winner & Favorites

Another round of wonderful cards! I think some of you must have as many rubber stamps as I do! lol Thank you so much for your patience during the changes around here, Mamas (& Papas!) We aren't done just yet, but now that I've finally made it to Virginia and my internet is up, you can expect on time challenges and winners announcements! Without further adieu, it's time for a Winner and our Design Team Favorites!

A Big Thank You to our sponsors of the Rubber Stamps Challenge:

Yumi & Fumi Handmade!

and the random.org winner of the wonderful $15 Gift Certificate to the Yumi & Fumi Handmade store is....

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#62 Antoinette

Send an email to makingmayhem@gmail.com to claim your prize!

PLEASE PUT *CMM Winner: Rubber Stamps* IN THE EMAIL.

And now on to our new Design Team Favorites - where the Design Team chooses one of your cards and gives YOU a creative high five!

DT Vikki | #36 I don't do straight  WOW! I absolutely love this card. The CAS style is perfect and I need that skeleton image! Brilliant to see an 'alternative' card; it's really inspired me to see what kind of unusual images are out there- thanks!

DT Angi | #62 Antoinette  I love all the embellishments and the color scheme of your card; it's like looking into a memory box! Soft and feminine, lots of textures and even though this is such a busy card, the children's silhouettes aren't lost. The star is a wonderful way to set them apart.

DT Penny | #115 Steph  This is just beautiful and you've used the Lily of the Valley image perfectly. Your colouring is amazing and I especially like the glow from the lantern upon the ladies face. I could go on and on, from shading to light to dark hair..but simply put this card is my idea of perfect! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

DT Susan | #119 Norma  Although I am not a huge Tilda fan, your card is really unusual.  You've coloured the images beautifully, some lovely sentiments and it is not too fussy.  The design of the card is fab and lovely colours and I think it all comes together really well!"

DT Adina | #122 Katie Tate  Your Tilda card represents all things beautiful and sweet. The coloring is magnificent and the color scheme is soft and whimsical. And I love all the little elements that make this so fabulous!

DT Sara | #136 niki1  This is just gorgeous! I love the vintage feel to it, the violins and the pockets are perfect!

If you would like to be considered for a DT Fave make your project following the guidelines and theme of the challenge, take good pictures and show us your best work!

* (Current Challenge - On the Farm (animals) - click here!) *

Did you need a little inspiration? We've got you covered...here's a few cards to get your mojo moving!

DT Angi using Garden Bunny - carrot patch

DT Jessica using Kitchen Chicken - spoon

DT Sara using Party Pig Trio

CMM71 | On the Farm (animals) Sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps

Welcome to our first *month* long challenge!

We hope that a month long challenge will give you more time to combine your favorite challenges and more time for our Design Team members to leave you some comment love.

As you know, we are no longer doing the Top 3 Picks, but we are adding a new feature:

Design Team Favorites!

We have such a diverse team of designers, that we decided each designer should be able to choose their own favorite to showcase from each challenge!

Winners of the previous challenge announced on the 3rd Friday!

So, here's a quick recap of our guidelines...

✮ Unless the challenge states otherwise, make a card.

✮ Use any image - rubber, clear or digital; any products.

✮ Only link up, if your card fits the theme.
(If it's not obvious, please tell us in your post!)

✮ No back linking - only link up cards dated no earlier than the start date of the challenge.

✮ Only 2 entries per person.

Okay...are you ready?

CMM 71 | June's challenge is:

ON THE FARM (animals)

If it's an animal, and you can find it on the farm...make a card! This should be an easy challenge. After all, there are all kinds of farms these days! Rabbits, deer, salmon, cows, pigs...

This fun challenge is sponsored by the wonderful...

They are, again, generously donating a fabulous prize package:

Be sure to stop by their store and see what they have to offer! I'm sure you'll have a wishlist in no time!

 How about some inspiration?
Enjoy the eye candy from our Mojo Mamas!

DT Adina using Happy Birthday to Ewe Trio

DT Penny using Merry Christmas to Ewe

DT Vikki using Super Pig

DT Susan

Now it's your turn!

Punches Winner!

We have a winnah! Thanks for hanging out with us for the Punches challenge. It was great seeing how you layered up the punches! And now for our lucky winner of the prize generously donated by Rick St. Dennis MFA - Artsy Stuff

CONGRATULATIONS #6 Sharon!!!

Send an email to cardmakingmamaschallenge@hotmail.com to claim your prize!

PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF THE CHALLENGE YOU WON IN THE EMAIL.

Have you read our guidelines? Your project must follow the guidelines and the theme of the challenge must be obvious to be eligible for the prize drawing (if it's not, tell us in your post how your card fits our theme!)

Check back on Friday for our new challenge!