Sunday, December 29, 2013

Design Team & Guest Designer Call!!!

 It is that time again!
 Christmas Stampin All Year Long  is having a Design Team call & Guest Designer Call!!
We are looking for a few enthusiastic, friendly, and talented stampers who loves to make Christmas project and are willing to have their holiday crafts /work done before the Holiday Season even gets here!!
who would help promote our sponsor products and to provide inspiration to the stamping community.

This call is open to everyone!
  To apply please send the following information to pattychalas@hotmail.com with DT call on the subject line.  
 
  • ·                    Name
  • ·         Country
  • ·         Blog address
  • 3 sample of projects that shows your style.
·       
      Deadline to apply is: January 10th

DT Details
Requirements:


~Commit to a 10 month term (February 2014-November 2014).

~2 to 3 projects per month.  
~ Posting on Fridays. On your personal blog and CSAYL blog.
~The ability to take good quality photos of your creations .
~Have a personal blog and promote CSAYL challenge blog and our sponsors on your posting. (this can include use of logos/blinkies, linking products to the online store, display a list of CSAYL DT members on your blog).
~Comment on CSAYL  Challenge entries (on a number system).
~Be able to meet deadlines on a timerly manner.
(for GDT the requirement vary a bit from above)
 
Benefits:
~Digital images & papers from sponsors to work on your  projects.
~Your name and a link to your blog on the CSAYL Challenge Blog
~A great opportunity to work with a fun and friendly design team!
~All of the products are yours to keep.

We look forward to your entries!

Monday, December 2, 2013

CSAYL Final 2013 Challenge and Blog Hop Winners

Thank you to everyone for playing along in our last challenge of 2013 and all year long!!!

First up, the design team's favorite projects from the gift set challenge:

KT Fit Kitty


Jacqueline DH


Nela


Now on to all the prize winners...
We've selected 3 random winners from everyone who left comments on the design team's blogs.

From Heather's Blog, the winner of a £10 gift voucher to Bearly Mine Designs - Lisa Lynn!!!
 
From Patty's Blog, the winner of a "Holiday Toodles Mega-Pack" from Broken Box Stock - Denacline88!!!


From Fabiola's Blog, the winner of 7 digis of their choice from Bugaboo - Jacqueline DH!! 
 
 
 
We've selected 7 random winners from those who created a Christmas gift set for the final challenge of 2013. 
 
The winner of 2 templates of their choice from Creations by AR is Sarah-J W!!!
 
The winner of 3 digis of their choice from Limited Runs Digis is Gail Scott!!!
 
The winner of 5 Digital Images from QKR Stampede is Rubyhearted-Mom!!!
 
The winner of a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fred She Said store is Jacqueline DH!
 
The 3 winners of 2 digis each from the Emma Canning store are KT Fit Kitty, Tania, and Pia.
 
Congratulations to all the winners!  Please contact Patty at pattychalas@hotmail.com to coordinate your prize.
 
Merry Christmas!!!
 

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Final Challenge of 2013 Reminder

Time is running out...to enter our final CSAYL challenge of 2013 and comment on the HOP!!!  Tonight at midnight EST is the deadline to link up your gift set creation and comment on the blog hop - you do not need to do both to win, but it increases your chances. 

THE CHALLENGE:  is to create a 3 piece coordinating Christmas set...that means 3 cards, 3 tags, or a card, tag and bag will do to name just a few!  Mix it up, just make sure there are at least 3.  LINK UP HERE by Thursday, November 28th at midnight EST.

THE HOP:
Click on each link below, visit each design team member's CSAYL blog hop post and leave a comment by Thursday, November 28th at midnight EST.


THE SPONSORS and PRIZES:
There have been so many wonderful sponsors this year.  A huge THANK YOU you to all!!!
This week's hop and challenge has 8 sponsors with 10 PRIZES!!!  3 Random Hop commenters will win a prize and 7 Random Challenge participants will win a prize.

Creations by AR!!! One participant from this week's challenge will win
 2 templates of their choice from Creations by AR!!!
 
Bearly Mine Designs!!! One random winner from this week's challenge will win a £10 gift voucher to Bearly Mine Designs!!!
Broken Box Stock!!! One random participant from this week's challenge will win the "Holiday Toodles Mega-Pack". Digi stamps from Broken Box Stock!!!
  
Limited Runs Digis!!! One random participant will win 3 digis of their choice from Limited Runs Digis!!!
QKR Stampede!!! One random participant will win 5 Digital Images from QKR Stampede!!!
QKR
Fred She Said!!!  One random participant this week will win a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fred She Said store!


 
Emma Canning!!!  3 winners from this week's challenge will each win 2 digis from the Emma Canning store.
Bugaboo!!! One lucky participant will win 7 digis of their choice from Bugaboo!! 

Monday, November 25, 2013

Challenge #42 Faves and Winner

Did you see the big news last Friday??? 

There are lots of prizes up for grabs in our last challenge of the year, which is to make a 3 piece coordinating Christmas set.  Plus, to make the party even more fun there is a blog hop going on right now too!!!

Click here for all the details and to join the party!!!


Now on to the top 3 faves and winner of challenge #42 - Stripes sponsored by Bugaboo!!!

Our faves for the week:

Laurie


Kuni


and
Janiel



The winner of 7 digis from our sponsor, Bugaboo, is 14. Skräpi!!!

Congratulations, please contact Patty at pattychalas@hotmail.com to coordinate your prize.

Thank you to everyone who played along!!!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Blog Hop and Final Challenge of the Year PARTY

It is our last Christmas Stampin' All Year Long challenge for 2013 AND we are hosting a BIG party to celebrate!!! 

We are switching it up a bit for our last challenge,  normally the design team's creations are posted on the CSAYL blog for inspiration. 
This week, we are hosting a challenge and a blog hop! 
Check out each of the design team member's blogs and leave a comment, 3 random commenters will win a prize.  Then come back here and play along with this week's challenge, there will be 7 random winners drawn from the participants this week.   That means there are 10 chances to win if you hop and participate in the challenge - we said this party was BIG!!!

THE CHALLENGE:
Create a Christmas gift set with 3 coordinating pieces...such as a card set; card, bag and altered gift combo; gift box, tag and card.  Mix and match, just make sure there are 3 coordinating pieces to your Christmas gift set!  Play along and link up your creation at the bottom of this post by Thursday, November 28th at midnight EST.

THE HOP:
Click on each link below, visit each design team member's CSAYL blog post and leave a comment by Thursday, November 28th at midnight EST.


OUR SPONSORS:
There have been so many wonderful sponsors this year.  A huge THANK YOU you to all!!!
This week's hop and challenge has 8 sponsors!!!


Creations by AR!!! One participant from this week's challenge will win
 2 template of their choice from Creations by AR!!!
 
Bearly Mine Designs!!! One random winner from this week's challenge will win a £10 gift voucher to Bearly Mine Designs!!!
Broken Box Stock!!! One random participant from this week's challenge will win their "Holiday Toodles Mega-Pack". Digi stamps from Broken Box Stock!!!
  
Limited Runs Digis!!! One random participant will win 3 digis of their choice from Limited Runs Digis!!!
QKR Stampede!!! One random participant will win 5 Digital Images from QKR Stampede!!!
QKR
Fred She Said!!!  One random participant this week will win a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fred She Said store!

Emma Canning!!!  3 winners from this week's challenge will each win 2 digis from the Emma Canning store.
Bugaboo!!! One lucky participant will win 7 digis of their choice from Bugaboo!! 


Link up your creations below.  Remember, this week's challenge is to create a Christmas gift set with at least 3 coordinating pieces.  We have had so much fun visiting each of your blogs throughout the year!  Thank you for crafting with us and good luck!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Challenge #41 - Faves and a Winner

It's time to share the winners and top 3 Faves for Challenge #41 -
Winter Warmth sponsored by Limited Runs Digis!
First up our faves for the week!
Jacqueline DH


Claire C


Bernadet



This week's winner of 3 digis from Limited Runs Digis is #15, Linda!



Please contact Patty at pattychalas@hotmail.com to coordinate your prize.

Thank you to everyone who played along!!!


Be sure to stop back tomorrow for our last challenge of the year!!!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Challenge #42 - Stripes

This week's Christmas Stampin' All Year Long challenge is all about stripes!  We are looking for Christmas Paper Crafting creations that have stripes somewhere.

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo!!! One lucky participant will win 7 digis of their choice!!



Link up by Thursday, November 21st at midnight EST for your chance to win.

Now on to the creations from the design team featuring Bugaboo images!




Monday, November 11, 2013

Challenge #40 Faves and Winner

It's time to share the winners and top 3 Faves for Challenge #40 -
Treats from the Kitchen sponsored by Fred She Said!
First up our faves for the week!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This week's winner of a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fred She Said store is #2 Dee's Cards!

Please contact Patty at pattychalas@hotmail.com to coordinate your prize.

Thank you to everyone who played along!!!

Friday, November 8, 2013

Challenge #41 - Winter Warmth

This week's Christmas Stampin' All Year Long challenge is all about adding a little warmth to your Christmas paper creation. 

The challenge is to use felt or fabric on your creation.

We are sponsered by Limited Runs Digis and one random participant will win 3 digis of their choice! Whoo Hoo~


You have until midnight EST on November 14th to play along.

Now on to creations from the design team, each is featuring images from Limited Runs this week.

Fabiola using "little Santa"


Heather using Birdhouse #5


                                              Jenny using snowman on a cupcake





Monday, November 4, 2013

Challenge #39 - Patterned Paper Winners


It's time to share the winners and top 3 Faves for Challenge #39 -
Patterned Paper sponsored by Emma Canning!


First up our faves for the week!



Angela Jervis:



Annie:


We have 3 winners this week and each receives 2 digis from the Emma Canning store.

#9 - Vicki Dutcher

#34 - Anet

and

#13 - Brenda B

Please contact Patty at pattychalas@hotmail.com to coordinate your prize.

Thank you to everyone who played along!!!



Friday, November 1, 2013

Challenge #40 - Treats from the Kitchen

Welcome back for a brand new Christmas Stampin' All Year Challenge!

Our sponsor this week is Fred She Said !

This week's challenge is going to make you head to the kitchen! We are looking for Christmas stamping inspired by food or create/decorate a container for a home baked treat.  Be sure to let us know what food inspired your Christmas creation.

One random participant this week will win a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fred She Said store!
You have until Thursday, November 7th at midnight EST to play along.


Now on to the yummy creations from our design team using Fred She Said images!





Heather using Christmas Wreath

 
 
 
 
 
Julie with Catchin' Flakes