Nutshell's Challenge #27

Hi everyone,

Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and then the BIG one!! Wow, it's crazy.  Where did the time go??Real life is still plaguing the Nutshell's Design Team but we're doing a little better! The challenge this time around  is a recipe challenge. The recipe is to use at least 2 buttons, ribbon and flowers on your project. How simple is that? You can create anything, as long as you use products that we sell over in the Nutcrafters store.

Our winner of Challenge #26 is:

MommaJess

at http://jkfitzgerald.blogspot.com/2010/10/oh-boy.html . Be sure to go by and check out her cute creation!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Please send your information to us and we'll get your prize to you as quick as we can!!

Here are some beautiful samples by our amazing Design Team. Be sure to check back later this afternoon for more of our Design Team cards!! You don't want to miss it! You may want to get your cards ready for the challenge as well!! You have two weeks to enter. We have some exciting things happening at Nutcrafters!! We are going to have some major releases coming soon, so be sure that you watch for those. There are new Christmas images in our Christmas Shop that you will just have to have in your collection!They are so cute!!

Karen

Remember you must use ANY stamp that we carry in our Nutcrafters store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafters and see our selection of stamps. Be sure to check out one of our newest additions...Pink Pamper. You will love her and part of your purchase money goes to fight Breast Cancer!! Be sure that you stop in and check out The Christmas Shop. We have some adorable Christmas images, so you can get started on those cards and gifts.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to Nov. 8th. Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW27 but also leave us a comment here with your link.This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!!

Be sure to enter the contest. You have two weeks to get your card ready. Come play. We want to see your wonderful creations!!

Hugs, Cathy!

Nutshells Challenge #26

Hi everyone,

Is it looking and feeling a little more like Fall? Isn't it wonderful? Real life is still plaguing the Nutshell's Design Team but we're doing a little better! Our challenge this time is to use stripes on your project. How simple is that? You can create anything, as long as you use products that we sell over in the Nutcrafters store. This week's prize is a set of The Greeting Farm's Xmas Sweeties

Our winner of Challenge #25 is:   LINDA at http://bluesummerhousedesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/thursday-in-stripes.html. Be sure to go by and check out her cute creation!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Please send your information to us and we'll get your prize to you as quick as we can!!

Here are some beautiful samples by our amazing Design Team. Be sure to check back later this afternoon for more of our Design Team cards!! You don't want to miss it! You may want to get your cards ready for the challenge as well!! You have two weeks to enter. We have some exciting things happening at Nutcrafters!! We are going to have some major releases coming soon, so be sure that you watch for those. There are some Christmas images in our Harriet Hurst line that you will just have to have in your collection!

Karen

Katie

 

Remember you must use ANY stamp that we carry in our Nutcrafters store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafters and see our selection of stamps. Be sure to check out one of our newest additions...Pink Pamper. You will love her and part of your purchase money goes to fight Breast Cancer!! Be sure that you stop in and check out The Christmas Shop. We have some adorable Christmas images, so you can get started on those cards and gifts.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to Oct.19th. Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW26 but also leave us a comment here with your link.This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!!

Be sure to enter the contest. You have two weeks to get your card ready. Come play. We want to see your wonderful creations!!

Hugs, Cathy!

Nutshells Challenge #25

Hi everyone,

I can't believe that it is just about Fall!! Time flies! Real life hit the Nutshell's Design Team and our challenge is a little behind schedule. Don't let that stop you from entering though!!Our challenge this time is to make something using Fall Colors. That's right, it's time to get out those oranges, greens, reds, yellows--anything that reminds you of Fall. You can create anything, as long as you use products that we sell over in the Nutcrafters store. This week's prize is a £10 voucher for our very own store!

I wanted to take a moment and recognize the winner of Challenge #24...

Gemma

Be sure to click on her name and see her wonderful creation!! Gemma, please send your information to us and we'll get your prize to you as quick as we can!! Congratulations!!

Here are some beautiful samples by our amazing Design Team. Be sure to check back later this afternoon for more of our Design Team cards as well as the winners from Challenge 24!! You don't want to miss it! You may want to get your cards ready for the challenge as well!! You have two weeks to enter. We have some exciting things happening at Nutcrafters!! We are going to have some major releases coming soon, so be sure that you watch for those. There are some Christmas images in our Harriet Hurst line that you will just have to have in your collection!!



Karen

 

Kathy



Cathy



Remember you must use ANY stamp that we carry in our Nutcrafters store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafters and see our selection of stamps. Be sure to check out one of our newest additions...Pink Pamper. You will love her and part of your purchase money goes to fight Breast Cancer!! Be sure that you stop in and check out The Christmas Shop.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to Oct.6th. Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW25 but also leave us a comment here with your link.This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!!

Be sure to enter the contest. You have two weeks to get your card ready. Come play. We want to see your wonderful creations!!

Hugs, Cathy

Nutshells Challenge #24

Hi everyone,

We have a great challenge for you, it's Pretty in Pink. That's right, it's time for our Nutcrafter's to make something pink. You can create anything, as long as you use products that we sell over in the Nutcrafters store.

Here are some beautiful samples by our amazing Design Team. Be sure to check back later this afternoon for more of our Design Team cards as well as the winners from challenges 22 & 23!! You don't want to miss it! You may want to get your cards ready for the challenge as well!! You have two weeks to enter. This week's prize is a £10 voucher for our very own store!

Karen

Kathy

Remember you must use ANY stamp that we carry in our Nutcrafters store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafters and see our selection of stamps. Be sure to check out our newest addition...you will love her!!

This year sees a much more relaxed Nutshell Pecan helping to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. After being featured in this month's Card-Making and Papercrafts, we've had so many emails enquiring about Pecan that we have had to bring forward the October release of our new Pink Pamper Digistamp set! This is the perfect set for any card giving situation you find yourself in.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to Sept. 22th (this is a two week challenge). Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW24 but also leave us a comment here with your link.This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!!

I hope you'll play along with us and enjoy the challenge! Good luck!

Hugs, Cathy

NUTSHELLS CHALLENGE #17 - SORRY WE'RE LATE!

Hello there,

Don't you just hate 48 hour bugs! They well and truly hit Nutcrafters HQ this week, which is why we are a little late with this week's challenge post - sorry! Whilst I'm fighting fit, Katie is still tucked up in bed not feeling so crafty at the moment. Here's hoping she is well enough for our show at Art Stamps Edinburgh this weekend!

Back to business now though, first the winner of our brand new Wedding Set from last week's challenge: RibenaRuby

Congratulations, please email us at enquiries@nutcrafters.com so we can get your prize sent out.

Let's get things back on track with another challenge and one of my favourite prizes - our very own Pink Frosting Stamp Set.

I like to call Challenge #17 our Almost Free Choice Challenge! There is no theme or sketch to use, that's your free choice, the only condition is that you use a stamp or digistamp that we sell over at Nutcrafters.com.

Our DT have created some amazing sample cards with the very Pink Frosting Stamp Set you could win:

Jamie

Mandy
Loz

Kathy

Karen

In the meantime, remember you must use ANY stamp that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafters and see our selection of stamps.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to June 15th (this is a two week challenge). This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW17 but also leave us a comment here with your link.

Happy Crafting! Colette and Katie

Nutshells Challenge #16

Here we are again with another challenge and another great prize to be won. This week though we have a little surprise for you. Our fab prize this week is a mystery gift, but if your way too impatient to wait here are a few clues...

I'm a brand new stamp set soon to be released at www.nutcrafters.com
You can stamp me to send congratulations to a special couple
You can get a sneak peak of me Sunday 23rd May over at our sister blog!

Firstly here is the winner from our last challenge : Mandy

Congratulations, please email us at enquiries@nutcrafters.com so we can get your prize sent out.



Challenge #16 is to use polka dots or stripes or both! I can see some yummy retro inspired creations ahead!

Or talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Kathy

Karen

Loz

Lynn

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Images. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to May 18th (this is a two week challenge). This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW16 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs Colette x

Nutshells Challenge #13

Happy Springy Wednesday!

It's time for our Nutshell's Challenge #13. We have some super prizes to give away this challenge, so be sure to get your entries in!!

I drew the winner of Challenge #12 and I found a wonderful creation by Renate. Here is a link to her entry: http://hobby-paleis.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-spring-easter-tilda.html What an adorable card!!
CONGRATULATIONS Renate!!

Please email us at enquiries@nutcrafters.com so we can get your prize to you!

Challenge #13 is to make a shaped card (anything other than a square or rectangle). That's it!! How simple is that?

Our talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Jacilynn - DT Member

Cathy - Design Team


Karen -DT Member


Tammy - DT Member

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Images. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to April 21 (this is a two week challenge). This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW13 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Cathy

Nutshell's Challenge #12

Happy Wednesday! It's time for our Nutshell's Challenge #12. We have some super digi's to give away this challenge, so be sure to get your entries in!!

Challenge #12 is to make something Easter/Spring. That's it!! How simple is that?

Our talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Jacilynn - DT Member

Tammy - DT Member

Katie - Nutcrafter's

Karen -DT Member

Cathy - Design Team

Angela - Guest Designer

The winner of our challenge will win a choice of two digi stamps from our newest release (Spring Harriet, Easter Buddy Bear, Easter Nutshells Bo). Check these out. They are so adorable and a great prize!!

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Images. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project prior to April 6 (this is a two week challenge). This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW12 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Cathy

Nutshells Challenge #11

Happy Wednesday and St. Patrick's Day everyone! It's time for Nutty Nutshell's Challenge #11!!! I'm a week late with our challenge post. I have had computer failure and RL issues as well. Anyway, we're going to go ahead and do the challenge this week and you will have until March 20 to get your entries in. There will be a new challenge on March 21.

I drew for the winner of Challenge #9 and I found a wonderful creation by Deena. Here is a link to her entry: http://adeenacard.blogspot.com/2010/02/project-365-40-no-ifs-ands-or.html What an adorable card!!

CONGRATULATIONS Deena!!

Please email us at enquiries@Nutcrafters.com and we'll give you all the details about your prize. You get to choose your choice of one Cutie Pie stamp, and a bag of charms.

This time we are having a Sketch Challenge. The sketch we are using is by the lovely Maria at Stamping Inspirations. She was sweet enough to allow me to use her fabby sketch for our challenge. The link to her blog is http://stampininspirations.blogspot.com/ and she does amazing work. You should check it out.

Our talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Karen -DT Member

Jacilynn - DT Member

Angela - Guest Designer


Cathy - DT Member

Katie - Nutcrafter's

The winner of our challenge will win a choice of two digi stamps from our newest release (Spring Harriet, Easter Buddy Bear, Easter Nutshells Bo). Check these out. They are so adorable and a great prize!!

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Images. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

All you have to do is make your creation using our sketch and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project, not your blog, your project. This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW11 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Cathy

Nutty Nutshell's Challenge #10!!!

Happy Wednesday! It's time for Nutty Nutshell's Challenge #10!!! We had our very first blog hop this past week and it was a ball!! We were celebrating the release of our CutiePie Stamps. (You can see a pic of the collection below.) These are great little sets complete with an image stamp, a sentiment and an accessory stamp. We gave away a ton of prizes and the good news is that we'll be doing more of that in the near future so be sure to stay tuned!!

I drew for the winner of Challenge #9 and I found a wonderful creation by Lisa. Here is a link to her entry: http://lisaspaperfun.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-family-day.html What a cutie!

CONGRATULATIONS LISA!!

Please email us at enquiries@Nutcrafters.com and we'll give you all the details about your prize.

Our talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Karen -DT Member

Jacquie - Guest Designer

Angela - Guest Designer

Jenny - Guest Designer

This challenge we are using SHADES OF GREEN in honor of St. Patrick's Day!!

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Image Pink Frosting - our Breast Cancer Awareness set. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

The prize for this weeks challenge is winner's choice of one Cutie Pie stamp, and a bag of

charms.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project not your blog, your project. This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW10 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Cathy

Nutty Nutshell's Challenge #9 SWEET!!!

After a morning of computer issues, I am finally here!!

Wherever you are, I hope you're staying warm!! Wow, it's already time for Nutty Nutshell's Challenge #9!!! Time flies when you're having fun!!

I drew for the winner of Challenge #8 and I found a wonderful creation by Christine. Here is a link to her entry: http://changeofheart56.blogspot.com/2010/02/tildas-bicycle.html You should go check it out!!

CONGRATULATIONS Christine!!

Please email us at enquiries@Nutcrafters.com and we'll give you all the details about your Digi Stamp Set Loved Up.

Our talented Design Team have created some wonderful samples to share with us for today's challenge:

Jacilynn - DT Member

Karen -DT Member

Cathy - DT Member

Jacquie - Guest Designer

Angela - Guest Designer

Jenny - Guest Designer

This challenge we are making Valentines!!

Remember you must use ANY line of stamps that we carry in our Nutcrafter's store to qualify for the prize!!! That makes it nice and easy for everyone to participate!! So go over to Nutcrafter's and see our selection of stamps from lots of different companies such as The Greeting Farm, Stampavie, Magnolia, Ladybug & Friends, High Hopes, Buddy Bear and Sarah Kay. You can also get our Nutshells, Harriet Hurst and our Digi Image Pink Frosting - our Breast Cancer Awareness set. You're sure to have something you can use to win yourself a great prize.

The prize for this challenge is winner's choice of any 3 Nutshells stamps or Nutshells Digital downloads.

All you have to do is make your creation and leave a link in the comment section of this post with a direct link to your project not your blog, your project. This makes it much easier for us to find your creations!! Remember, if you post to an online gallery such as SCS, PCP, etc. please use the keyword: NNW9 but also leave us a comment here with your link. Have a wonderful day!
Hugs, Cathy