January 2025 Challenge 266 *Winter Blues*

 Happy New Year to all our followers, and we hope you had an amazing Christmas. We have some changes to let you all know about for the New Year.

Starting next month our challenges will go live on the first Friday of the month and will close on the last day of the month, so our next challenge will be starting on the 7th Feb.

We also have a facebook group that you can share you creations to if you find this is easier (this month is currently live due to the group only just being created).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1636743790549240

The folders will go live slightly later in the facebook group than the blog post going live though, so do be aware of the time delay with this one. Our DT creations will be on both the blog, and also on the facebook group, so you will not miss out on the inspiration our amazing team provides!

We are also having a DT call. As we now have a facebook group you do not have to have an active blog in order to join our DT. If you are passionate about crafting, are happy to use sponsor images when necessary, can commit to creating once a month for our challenge theme, and are happy to comment on entries (either on blogs, facebook, or both) then we would like to hear from you. Drop us a message at creativemomentschallenge@outlook.com and we will get back to you.

Now - onto our first challenge theme for 2025. Our optional theme for January is Winter Blues. We do not have a sponsor this month so it is just for fun, however the DT favourite playing the twist will receive some peel-off's from my stash.

Here are the creations from the current Design Team.

Heather 

Helen 

Leona 

Marjeta 

Tinz 

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Winners for challenge *264* (Winter optional theme) and reminder for *265*

 Hi there, Winter seemed to be a very popular challenge! We thank you all for playing along and wish you a very Merry Christmas. Do join us in January to hear about some changes - and even a DT call!

So, as always, Random.org has chosen our winner of the prize from Polkadoodles.

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:

73
Min: 1, Max: 73
2024-12-22 16:15:34 UTC

Congratulations 73. Granne, your lovely animal themed winter card was chosen!

Please contact us at creativemomentschallenge@outlook.com to find out how to claim your prize, and take you badge from below.

Now onto the DT's top 3, in numerical order, which was very difficult this month (to the point I had to get the other half to break the tie-break lol).

9. Arlene

25. Birgit

42. Ans Gilbert

Congratulations to all three of you, please take your badge from below.

Our honourable mention, the DT's favourite playing the twist, is 6. Pauline C

This is a fantastic card! Unfortunately we do not have a badge for this as yet, however, do contact us at the address above and I will get a small prize in the post for you after Christmas.

Now onto the DT's creations to provide further information for our current *Sparkle and Shine* challenge. Please do feel free to play Anything Goes if you are not a fan of sparkle.

Helen using Christmas Reindeer

Tinz using Christmas Reindeer

See the post below for details on how to join in with our current challenge.

December Challenge #265 *Sparkle and Shine*

 Well we are now in December and heading closer to Christmas. This month our optional theme is to add sparkle and shine to your creation. We always accept anything goes entries. Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up.

Here are the DT creations for this months challenge:

Heather using "Best Frocks"

Helen using 

To follow

Leona using A start is born

Marjeta using A start is born

Tinz using Christmas Bear

We look forward to seeing your projects and any other creations you make this month.  Please join in the fun using the linky below.  

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Challenge *263* winners and reminder post for *264*

 It was lovely to see nearly 50 entries for our last challenge, which had the optional theme of Monochrome. Our randomly chosen winner of the Mirtillamente prize is:

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:

19
Min: 1, Max: 43
2024-11-24 22:37:11 UTC

Congratulations 19. Valerija your lovely card has been chosen as our winner.

Please contact us at creativemomentschallenge@outlook.com to find out how to claim your prize, and take you badge from below.

The top three in numerical order, as chosen by the DT, are:

4. The Crafty Den

29. Silke

35. Debbie Johns

Our honourable mention, who played the monochrome twist and is the DT favourite, and also wins the prize from Patties Creations is:

25. Pauline C

Please email us at the address above, and feel free to take our badge, complete with spelling error, to display on your blog :D.

Now here are the DT reminder creations for our current challenge - Monochrome. Please do remember that you can always play anything goes if you struggle with the theme.

Heather using "Lantern Bear"

Tinz using Gift Box Bella

Please see the post below for more details and the entry link.

November Challenge (#264) *WINTER*

 Welcome to our November challenge #264

Our optional twist for this month is **WINTER** - remember that we are always happy to see your creations even if you are playing along "anything goes" so please share what you have been working on this month!

We have a fantastic sponsor for this month in Polkadoodles whose website is just bursting with inspiration for Christmas and beyond. 

Let's take a look at what the DT have been creating with their images for this challenge:

Heather using Snowflake Autumn Fall Fox
 
 
Helen using Sweater Bella Christmas Bear

Marjeta using:Snowflake Autumn Fall Fox

Leona Using Gingerbread House

Tinz using 

Helen using Sweater Bella Christmas Bear

We look forward to seeing your projects and any other creations you make this month.  Please join in the fun using the linky below.  

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Challenge *262* winners and reminder post for challenge 263

 Unfortunately there were not many entries at all for our last challenge, which had the optional theme of Interactive Card. Therefore, we would like to take a moment to remind people that there is always the option to play anything goes.

Our randomly chosen winner for the Hetty Clare prize is:

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:

10
Min: 1, Max: 13
2024-10-27 21:51:19 UTC

Congratulations 10. ~DEANNE~, please contact us at creativemomentschallenge@outlook.com to find out how to claim your prize, and take you badge from below.

The top three in numerical order, as chosen by the DT, are:

1. Bea

4. EmmaT

12. Gina

Please take your badge from below.

Our honourable mention, the DT's favourite playing the twist, is 9. Silke

Please email us at the address above and I will sort out a prize for you.

Now here are the DT reminder creations for our current challenge - Monochrome. Please do remember that you can always play anything goes if you struggle with the theme.

Heather using "Rose Mandala" from Mirtellamente

Leona using Pine Trees from Mirtellamente

Tinz using Joy from Mirtellamente

Please see the post below for the link to join in with the challenge and the chance to win images from two sponsors.

Challenge #263 *Monochrome*

 Welcome to challenge #263, where our optional theme for the month is Monochrome. Of course, you can always play along with Anything Goes if you prefer. You will still be eligible for our randomly chosen prize.

We have two amazing sponsors for this challenge. The first is Mirtillamente, and they will be providing the prize for our randomly chosen winner. Here are the DT creations from this sponsor:

Tinz

Our second sponsor is Patties Creations; the honourable mention who plays the twist will win the prize from this sponsor.

Heather Using Gerber Daisy In Vase

Helen using Walking in the Rain

Marjeta using Bee My Honeycomb

We look forward to seeing your projects and any other creations you make this month.  Please join in the fun using the linky below.  

In line with GDPR by commenting or entering this challenge we wish you to know that your name and link are visible to all who visit this blog and thereby you consent to the use of your personal information for this specific purpose.