JULY Challenge REMINDER #24 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

 The book this month is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

I created some bulletin board pieces for my daycare class for when we do an insect theme.

 My Very Hungry Caterpillar pieces for bulletin board can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Check out the challenge post and listen to the story or take inspiration from the cover or ANYTHING in the book!! Whatever way you are inspired, I would love to see your creation!!

JULY Challenge #24 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The book this month is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Listen to it here on YouTube.

Let the story theme, the cover, the layout of the cover, the color scheme (USUALLY not just one color, unless the story permits it!) inspire you to get creative!!! There are lots of fruits and treats in this book!!!

Here's what guest designer Becca created.

Here's what I created.

My Caterpillar Butterfly card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Here are the Tops for Challenge #23!

#1 Donna W.

#9 Trijntje

#10 Diny

You three are invited to be a guest designer, if you choose. 

My email address is deannerc66ATgmail.com (change the AT to @), or use the CONTACT DEANNE in the sidebar, so please contact me because I would love for you to join me next challenge!!

Thanks to all who entered. Greatly appreciated. Beautiful creations, all of them!!!

Looking forward to seeing you and your friends participate in our new challenge! Let's see where your creativity takes you!! Please be sure to let me know how the book inspired you!

REMEMBER, you have to use the book/ cover/ theme as inspiration.

This is NOT an "anything goes" challenge.

I HAVE to be able to see HOW the book inspired your creation. Thanks!!

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the book, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted at the beginning of the month, on the 1st.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

7. Top 3/5 will have the opportunity to be guest designer!!

This challenge starts on JULY 1st at 12 AM and ends at 9 PM on JULY 31st.(Newfoundland time)

*Please note, entries that do not follow the theme, colors, layout and/or patterns or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

JUNE Challenge REMINDER #23 Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

This month the story is about the garden and dirt!!

I created this card with blooms from the garden!

My Bloom card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Check out the challenge post and listen to the story or take inspiration from the cover. Whatever way you are inspired, I would love to see your creation!!

JUNE Challenge #23 Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

Happy June!!! This month the book is Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner.

Listen to it HERE on Youtube.

There's a guest designer this month!!!

Rosmarie's blog

Rosmarie's Instagram

Here's what Rosmarie said about her card.

I was rather drawn to flowers for this card. So I wasn't just inspired by the book cover, but also by my peonies. They are particularly beautiful this year, as are all the flowers and plants this spring. The long period of rain we've had has done them a world of good!

I only used design paper for the card. I cut out two different designs and stuck them onto a gel print made with Distress Inks. 

I added a strip of washi tape to the bottom left. The sentiment is a stamp from Stampin' Up.

I really enjoyed making this card :))

Thanks so much Rosmarie!!!

Here's my project.

My Friendship is Not a Big Thing... card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Let the story theme, the cover, the layout of the cover, the color scheme (USUALLY not just one color, unless the story permits it!) inspire you to get creative!!!

Here are the Tops for Challenge #22!

#1 Jose

#2 Jackie C

Thanks to the 2 who entered. Greatly appreciated.

I'm surprised that more people didn't participate as I thought there would be Mother's Day projects entered.

You two are invited to be a guest designer, if you choose. 

My email address is deannerc66ATgmail.com (change the AT to @), or use the CONTACT DEANNE in the sidebar, so please contact me because I would love for you to join me next challenge!!

Looking forward to seeing you and your friends participate in our new challenge! Let's see where your creativity takes you!! Please be sure to let me know the book that inspired you!

REMEMBER, you have to use the book/ cover/theme as inspiration.

This is NOT an "anything goes" challenge.

I HAVE to be able to see HOW the book inspired your creation. Thanks!!

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the book, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted at the beginning of the month, on the 1st.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

7. Top 3/5 will have the opportunity to be guest designer!!

This challenge starts on JUNE 1st at 12 AM and ends at 9 PM on JUNE 30th.(Newfoundland time)

*Please note, entries that do not follow the theme, colors, layout and/or patterns or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

MAY Challenge REMINDER #22 Mama Do You Love Me?

 This month the story is all about love and Mama!!!

Here's a card I made.

(My card can be found at Cricut Design Space)

Check out the challenge post and listen to the story or take inspiration from the cover. Whatever way you are inspired, I would love to see your creation!!

MAY Challenge #22 Mama, Do You Love Me?

 Oh, how wonderful!!! It's May!!

This month the book is...

Listen to this beautiful story here.

Here's my project.

(see it HERE at Cricut Design Space)

Let the story theme, the cover, the layout of the cover, the color scheme (USUALLY not just one color, unless the story permits it!) inspire you to get creative!!!

Here are the Tops for Challenge #21!

#2 Margreet

#5 Heather Mills

#8 Rosi

You three are invited to be a guest designer, if you choose. 

My email address is deannerc66ATgmail.com (change the AT to @), or use the CONTACT DEANNE in the sidebar, so please contact me because I would love for you to join me next challenge!!

Looking forward to seeing you and your friends participate in our new challenge! Let's see where your creativity takes you!! Please be sure to let me know the book that inspired you!

REMEMBER, you have to use the book/ cover/theme as inspiration.

This is NOT an "anything goes" challenge.

I HAVE to be able to see HOW the book inspired your creation. Thanks!!

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the book, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted at the beginning of the month, on the 1st.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

7. Top 3/5 will have the opportunity to be guest designer!!

This challenge starts on MAY 1st at 12 AM and ends at 9 PM on MAY 31st.(Newfoundland time)

*Please note, entries that do not follow the theme, colors, layout and/or patterns or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

APRIL Challenge REMINDER #21 Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?

 This is a friendly reminder about the April Challenge-Brown Bear, Brown Bear.

I made this card using my Cricut. Look at those yummy gummies!!

To see how to make this card, click HERE at Cricut Design Space.

Play along with us, using the book as inspiration!

APRIL Challenge #21 Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?

 Happy April!!

This month, the book is

There are a lot of other animals in the book.

Check out this link to hear the book.

I have a wonderful faithful guest designer this month!!

Becca

Hello, artisans!!! I've been dabbling in different fine arts and practical arts since age six when I started piano lessons! I took 9 years of weekly lessons!! At age 10 I added clarinet and bass clarinet but haven't played since high school. At age nine my arts and crafts, culinary, and sewing skills began. My mom was very supportive to have me try all sorts like making candles, cross-stitch, liquid embroidery, decoupage, flower arranging, etc. And she believed in helping her in the kitchen prepping and cleaning for meals. In high school and college I was an active member of yearbook staffs and I think that is part of the reason why I love blog posting my paper-crafted creations. Thanks very much Deanne for this opportunity to be a Guest Designer!

And here's my project.

Let the story theme, the cover, the layout of the cover, the color scheme (USUALLY not just one color, unless the story permits it!) inspire you to get creative!!!

Here are the Tops for Challenge #20!

#1 Lilly B

#2 Marina

#3 Susan B

There were only 3 entries but they were all wonderful so I am offering you three the badge and also you are invited to be a guest designer, if you choose.

My email address is deannerc66ATgmail.com (change the AT to @), or use the CONTACT DEANNE in the sidebar, so please contact me because I would love for you to join me next challenge!!

Looking forward to seeing you and your friends participate in our new challenge! Let's see where your creativity takes you!! Please be sure to let me know how the book inspired you!

REMEMBER, you have to use the book/ cover/theme as inspiration.

This is NOT an "anything goes" challenge.

I HAVE to be able to see HOW the book inspired your creation. Thanks!!

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the book, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted at the beginning of the month, on the 1st.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

7. Top 3/5 will have the opportunity to be guest designer!!

This challenge starts on APRIL 1st at 12 AM and ends at 9 PM on APRIL 30th.(Newfoundland time)

*Please note, entries that do not follow the theme, colors, layout and/or patterns or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

MARCH Challenge REMINDER #20 The Cat In The Hat

The challenge this month is The Cat in the Hat. 

Here's a cute card I made using the book as inspiration! Just look at his cute hat!!!

This is the inside of the card!

If you have a Cricut and you'd like to try this card, click HERE!

Get your thinking hat on and make something using the book as inspiration!!!

MARCH Challenge #20 The Cat In The Hat

 This month, the book is this wonderful story!!

There are three wonderful guest designers this month!!

Vicki

Hello friends!  My name is Vicki and I'm thrilled to be a guest on here!  I've been paper crafting for several years and have enjoyed creating cards.  I also love to create art journals, make mixed media projects as well as many other crafty things!  My husband retired a few years ago and we enjoy our time together as we try and get some traveling time as much as we can.   I've always enjoyed reading and had many favorite books as a child.  This is a fun challenge to combine two things that I enjoy together!  I hope you can stop by and visit my blog Stamped Smiles!

Gail

I am recently retired.

Still not enough time in the day for things I want to do!

I live in Southern BC, Canada with my mom.

I volunteer in town; spend the rest of my time looking after the meals, house & yard.

I find time each day to craft; I like entering different challenges. Most times they are a CHALLENGE! I learn new techniques and a LOT of them make me think outside my comfort zone!

I am honored to be a guest designer for Once Upon A Time.

Becca

Hello, artisans!!! I've been dabbling in different fine arts and practical arts since age six when I started piano lessons! I took 9 years of weekly lessons!! At age 10 I added clarinet and bass clarinet but haven't played since high school. At age nine my arts and crafts, culinary, and sewing skills began. My mom was very supportive to have me try all sorts like making candles, cross-stitch, liquid embroidery, decoupage, flower arranging, etc. And she believed in helping her in the kitchen prepping and cleaning for meals. In high school and college I was an active member of yearbook staffs and I think that is part of the reason why I love blog posting my paper-crafted creations. Thanks very much Deanne for this opportunity to be a Guest Designer!

...and here's my project.

Let the story theme, the cover, the layout of the cover, the color scheme (USUALLY not just one color, unless the story permits it!) inspire you to get creative!!!

Here are the Tops for Challenge #19!

#1 Scrappyhorses (Katrina)

#2 Jose

Well, there were only 2 entries but they were awesome so I am offering you both the badge and also you two are invited to be a guest designer, if you choose. 

My email address is deannerc66ATgmail.com (change the AT to @), or use the CONTACT DEANNE in the sidebar, so please contact me because I would love for you to join me next challenge!!

Looking forward to seeing you and your friends participate in our new challenge! Let's see where your creativity takes you!! Please be sure to let me know how the book inspired you!

REMEMBER, you have to use the book/ cover/theme as inspiration.

This is NOT an "anything goes" challenge.

I HAVE to be able to see HOW the book inspired your creation. Thanks!!

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the book, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted at the beginning of the month, on the 1st.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

7. Top 3/5 will have the opportunity to be guest designer!!

This challenge starts on MARCH 1st at 12 AM and ends at 9 PM on MARCH 31st.(Newfoundland time)

*Please note, entries that do not follow the theme, colors, layout and/or patterns or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter