W2CB #36: Winter Is the Time for Comfort

Hi, everyone! Happy Day After!

Sybrina here with a quick reminder that our Winter Is the Time for Comfort Challenge is still accepting entries (cards and/or projects) and will be open through January 4.

This month's words are brought to us by Edith Sitwell.

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, 

for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: 

it is the time for home.

You can scroll down or click here to see the original post.  And, remember there are two ways to win a Simon Says Stamp gift certificate!

• Our challenge winner will receive $10 to Simon Says Stamp. 
• One randomly selected follower will win $10 to Simon Says. Not yet a W2CB follower? Sounds like a perfect time to join.   :)

Here's an oldie-but-goodie of mine from December 2015 for a little inspiration.

Hope to see you in the W2CB Gallery. We'd love to see what you make using a few of those crafting goodies Santa left behind.  :)

W2CB #36: Winter is the Time for Comfort

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, 

for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: 

it is the time for home.

                                                                                                               Edith Sitwell

We couldn't have captured the spirit of this wondrous season any better ourselves. So, as we engage in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we took a little time to use these words for some crafting inspiration.

Annie was reminded of the warmth of a homemade quilt, Bobbi of a wintry neighborhood street, Marty of a vintage holiday scene, and Penny of a decked-out snowkid. As for me, I made a first-Christmas ornament for a new neighbor.

Here's how the W2CB gals interpreted these heartfelt words.  :)

Annie

Bobbi

Marty

Penny

Sybrina

So, maybe this month's words will bring to mind a favorite holiday dish, the unexpected kindness of a stranger, or some stockings hung by the fireplace. We'd love to see how this quote speaks to you.

As always, our challenge winner will be invited to join us a Guest I-Teamer for a future challenge. And, just like last month, our challenge winner and one lucky follower will receive $10 gift certificates to Simon Says Stamp.


Ready... set... craft!

W2CB #36:  Winter is the Time for Comfort

Small Hearts, Big Gratitude WINNERS

Drumroll, please!

Our W2CB Challenge Winner is Marsha D, who posted the pretty thank you card shown below. We just couldn't resist the colors of these gorgeous fall leaves.

Congratulations, Marsha! Please e-mail me to make those prize arrangements.  :)

Marsha D

And, the lucky W2CB follower randomly selected to win a Simon Says gift certificate is.... Cat Craig. Congrats, Cat! Please e-mail me to make prize arrangements.  :)


Thanks to everyone who played along and/or stopped by this past month.

We'll be back on Wednesday with a new challenge. See you in just a couple of days.  :)

W2CB #35: Small Hearts, Big Gratitude

Happy December everyone!

Now, can anyone tell me what happened to the other eleven months of 2016?


Turns out we miscalculated our November/December Challenge closing date. So, you still have a week to link up gratitude cards/projects. Hooray!

• Maybe you're making a few festive holiday thank yous... for teachers, hair dressers, mail carriers... Well, you get the idea. 
• You can share these cards/projects with us here at W2CB for a chance to win a Simon Says gift certificate and a Guest I-Teamer spot. 
• We'll also be randomly selecting a W2CB follower to win an SSS gift certificate. If you're not yet a follower, here's a perfect time to join.
• Click here or scroll down a little to find the original post.  :)

We'll be back on December 14 with a new challenge.

Until then, see you in the November/December Gallery! Happy craftin'!

W2CB #35: Small Hearts, Large Gratitude

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with a quick reminder that there's still time to play along with our Piglet-A.A. Milne-inspired thank you card challenge.

For our original post, please click here.

• Our challenges typically run until the first Wednesday of each subsequent month. However, I noticed that our linky collection is open for another two weeks. If my math is correct, that takes us to Monday, December 12. 
• 'Tis the season, right? So, you have a little extra time to play along with this challenge. Plenty of time to link up a last minute thank you card.   :)
• And, we have two Simon Says Stamp gift certificates to award! 
• One will go to our challenge winner.
• One will go to a randomly selected follower. 

So, we look forward to see your handiwork in our W2CB Gallery.

And, we'll be back on the next second Wednesday (December 14) with a holiday-season inspired challenge.  :)

W2CB #35: Small Hearts, Large Gratitude

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here on a Words 2 Craft By Wednesday.


This month's inspirational words come to us from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, 

it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude. ~~ A. A. Milne

Let's take a look at how our W2CB gals interpreted these sweet words, starting with Guest I-Teamer Anne Slattery. Anne is a card maker and shipper for Send a Smile 4 Kids... and she makes the best kiddie cards. Welcome, Anne!

Anne

Annie

Bobbi

Marty

Penny

Sybrina

How will these words of gratitude inspire you? Perhaps you'll make a thank you card for a treasured friend, some place cards for your Thanksgiving dinner guests, a gift for a special neighbor, or a lovely piece of home decor.

You have until December 7 to play along... and two ways to win!

• The challenge winner will receive $10 to Simon Says Stamp and an invitation to join us as a Guest I-Teamer. 
• In addition, a follower will be randomly selected to receive $10 to Simon Says Stamp. Not yet a follower? There's never been a better time to join!

A chance to win Simon Says gift certificates... now that's something to be thankful for! Link up your card or project for a chance to win.  :)

Share your version of Big Gratitude HERE!

And Our W2CB Winner is....

... Kathy Tanner!

We were just crazy for this CAS design -- which I've already "borrowed" for a card or two of my own -- and this gorgeous coloring. Congrats, Kathy! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements.  :)


Thanks to all our fellow puppy lovers who played along with our Happiness is a Warm Puppy Challenge. We hope you'll join us Wednesday for a new A.A. Milne-inspired challenge.

Happiness is a Warm Puppy - Just a few more days!!

There's still time to join us in our Happiness is a Warm Puppy challenge!!  Bobbi here with some inspiration:

I made this Z fold card using the Paper Cut's Triple Circle die.  Come join us in our challenge - Annie has a great set of the Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs up for grabs!!!

W2CB #34: Happiness Is a Warm Puppy

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with a quick reminder that you still have a week to play along with our Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog-inspired challenge.

Our challenge winner will be invited to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge. In addition, she/he will win a Crazy Dogs stamp set, courtesy of I-Teamer Annie.

Here's a little extra tail-waggin', Crazy-Dog inspiration from our newest I-Teamer, Marty!

Click here to see how Marty made these masterpieces!

Click here to see the original challenge post and then come back to share some puppy love in our gallery.  :)

W2CB #34: Happiness is a Warm Puppy

Bobbi here with our October/November Words 2 Craft By Challenge.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. We at W2CB are proud Mamas of a a number of rescue puppies. Check out our individual blogs to see our cuties!

Both of my family's Labs are from different Ohio rescue organizations. For me, happiness truly is a warm puppy!!


On to crafting fun...

We are happier than a puppy with a new chew toy to be including cards by Nandini and Marty in our gallery.   :)

• Nandini is our Guest I-Teamer. Thanks for joining us this month, Nandini!
• Marty is the newest member of our W2CB family. Welcome, Marty! 

Nandini

Annie

Bobbi

Marty

Penny

Sybrina

Did you see a few Crazy Dogs on our cards? Yep, we're crazy about that stamp set. In addition to the challenge winner joining us as a Guest I-Teamer, she/he will win a Crazy Dogs stamp set courtesy of I-Teamer Annie. (Thanks again, Annie!) Already have a set, you could always give it to one of your dog-loving crafty friends.   :)

Link up your card/project for a chance to win. The gallery will be open through Wednesday, November 2.

W2CB #34:  Happiness is a Warm Puppy

And Our W2CB Champions Are....

• participant Marsha and follower Cebelica, random winners of the MFT gift certificates, and
• challenge winner Anne, who submitted the sweet card shown below.

Anne S

Ladies, please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to claim your prizes. 

Our thanks to those loyal participants who played along with our September/October challenge, as well as to our followers. We appreciate all your support. 

Hope you'll all join us for our October/November Challenge, which will go live Wednesday. Hmmm... wonder what our words will be? One thing's for sure, they're all about something near and dear to each and every one of the W2CB gals.  :)

W2CB #33: Every Child Deserves a Champion

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with a quick reminder that you still have a little more than a week to play along with our current challenge, which closes on Wednesday, October 5.


This challenge's words 2 craft by are:

Every child deserves a champion -- an adult who will never give up on them, 

who understands the power of connection, 
and insists they become the best they can possibly be. 

Rita Pierson

Looking for card details? Click HERE.  :)

In addition to a Guest I-Teamer opportunity for our challenge winner, MFT gift certificates will be awarded to one randomly selected participant and one randomly selected follower.

PAWsome, right?! Click HERE to play along.   :)

W2CB #33: Every Child Deserves a Champion

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our September/October Words 2 Craft By Challenge.

With a new school year underway, our thoughts turn to kids... and all those special people who help them succeed.

Every child deserves a champion -- an adult who will never give up on them, 

who understands the power of connection, 
and insists they become the best they can possibly be. 

Rita Pierson

So, let's see how these words inspired our W2CB gals. This month, we are thrilled to welcome three former challenge winners as Guest I-Teamers: Carol, Kristina, and Marty. Welcome, ladies!

Carol

Kristina

Marty

Annie

Penny

Sybrina

Maybe you'll be inspired to make lunchbox notes for a special little one, bookmarks for a favorite teacher, or a token of appreciation for a gifted coach or mentor. However these words inspire you, we'd love for you to play along with us. Just like last month, we are offering three prizes:

• One follower will be selected at random to win $10 to Simon Says Stamp. If you haven't yet signed on as a follower, this would be a great time to join our W2CB family of crafters.
• In addition, one crafter who links up a card/project will be selected at random to receive $10 to Simon Says Stamp.
• Finally, one crafter will be selected as the challenge winner and invited to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge. 

Link up your word-inspired card/project here.

W2CB #33:  Every Child Deserves a Champion

And Our Winners Are...

Let's start with our challenge winner. Drum roll, please.....

The winner of our Single Step Challenge is Nandini, who won our crafting hearts with her Dr.-Seuss-inspired bookmark! Congratulations, Nandini! We'd love for you to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge. Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail.com.  :)

Not only did we think Nandini chose a perfect sentiment for our Single Step Challenge, but we also oohed and ahhed over her pretty faux watercolored background. And, if you stop by her blog, you'll see a second bookmark with an overlapped stamping background.


The winners of the two MFT gift certificates were chosen using random.org. Congratulations to challenge participant Kristina and blog follower Asha! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail.com to arrange for you to receive your prizes.  :)


See you next Wednesday for our September/October challenge. You're going to love what our gals have made for this next challenge.  :)

W2CB #32: A Single Step

Hi, everyone!  Sybrina here with a Words 2 Craft By mid-challenge post.


Our current inspiration words come to us from Lao-Tsu: The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. 

These words inspired me to take the steps of picking up a box of cupcakes, wrapping them up with an SU ribbon and a homemade tag, and delivering them to our new neighbors... who have embarked on a big journey with their move to a new city.  :)

Sybrina

Our challenge runs until September 7. We are equal-opportunity-crafters at W2CB, and all quote-inspired projects are welcome. And, there are a couple of  MFT gift certificates up for grabs.

You can click here to go to the original post and Linky. Hope you'll join us for our August/September challenge.  :)

W2CB #32: A Single Step

Hi, everyone!  Sybrina here with a new challenge as summer winds down and a new autumn approaches.

Our August/September words are:

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.  ~~ Lao-Tzu

Let's see how this quote inspired our W2CB gals.

Annie

Bobbi

Penny

Sybrina

So, what journey lies ahead for you and your loved ones?

• Maybe it's still summer vacation in your neck of the woods, and your family's taking one last road trip before a new school year begins. 
• Perhaps school is right around the corner, and you are in the midst of getting your kiddies ready for the first day of kindergarten/middle school/high school... or a loved one is preparing for  his/her very first day of teaching.
• Possibly you have a son or daughter leaving for college, which finds you adapting to an empty-nest household. 
• Maybe your family's celebrating a late summer wedding, with a young couple beginning a new life as bride and groom. 
• Or, perhaps you have a friend competing in the Olympics. How cool would that be?!

Whatever the journey, we'd love for you to share your card/project with us. This month, there are three ways to win.

• One follower will be selected at random to win $10 to My Favorite Things. If you haven't yet signed on as a follower, this would be a great time to join our W2CB family of crafters.
• In addition, one crafter who links up a card/project will be selected at random to receive $10 to MFT.
• Finally, one crafter will be selected as the challenge winner and invited to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge. 

W2CB #32:A Single Step

Our "Just Keep Swimming" Winner Is. . .

MartyF (#14)!  There are so many wonderful details to her tag - the coloring, the sentiment, the ribbon, the metal embellishments...oh, we could go on and on! 

Congratulations, Marty!  Please contact us at abrahamsonann[Number 1][at]gmail[dot]com to claim your Simon Says Stamp gift certificate and we'd love to have you join us as a Guest I-Teamer in September!  A special thanks to all who played along.  There were so many wonderful entries and we were inspired by all of them.  Please come back and visit next Wednesday (August 10th) when our new challenge for August/September is announced! 

W2CB #31: Are You Swimming Yet??

Hi W2CB friends!  There's still time to play in our July/August Challenge:  Just Keep Swimming!  Please click here for the original post and link-up. 

We hope you'll join us for a chance at a Guest I-Teamer spot and, oh, we can't forget the Simon Says Stamp gift certificate.  Swimming and shopping...sounds like fun to me!

Sea you soon,
Annie

W2CB #31: Just Keep Swimming

Happy Summer, W2CB friends!  Annie here with July's Challenge and it's a good one!  How many of you have seen "Finding Dory?"  As of this writing, I haven't seen it yet but I'm hoping to soon.  She's my hero and one smart little fish!  If you've seen "Finding Nemo," then I'm sure you remember this memorable line and our inspiration for this month:

Source: disneyquotesblog.blogspot.com/

As always, any project (card, tag, scrapbook page, etc.) is welcome and we love to see your creative interpretations.  For this theme, think about offering words of encouragement, never giving up, keep on trying, or anything motivational.

Our Guest I-Teamer this month, Debi B., makes quite a splash with her card.  Thanks for joining us this month, Debi!  Please stop by her blog thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com and leave her some love!

Debi

Here's some additional inspiration from the rest of the I-Team:

Bobbi

Penny

Sybrina

Annie

The winning entry will be invited to be a Guest I-Teamer in September plus a gift certificate from Simon Says Stamp.  Now that's worth swimming for, don't you think?

We're so glad you stopped by and want to thank you for supporting our little blog in blogland.  We know there are plenty of challenges out there and we appreciate each and every entry and comment. 

Happy swimming crafting!

Show us how you keep swimming!!

Our New Beginnings Challenge Winner is...

... Kristina over at Kristina's Art Corner! We just couldn't resist her adorable Noah's Ark baby card.  :)

Congratulations, Kristina! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail.com to make prize arrangements.


Our thanks to everyone who played along. With all the great entries this month, our decision wasn't an easy one.

Hope you'll stop by on July 13 to see what Annie has in store for us. Hmmm.... anyone for the beach or pool?

W2CB #30 New Beginnings

Hey crafty friends, Penny here today with the June/July challenge.

Pulling from the big World Wide Web at Bitsofwisdom.org, what phrase could be more suited to a challenge involving Dads, Grads & Weddings:

This is the beginning, of anything you want.

Speaking of new beginnings, Greta is beginning some new adventures of her own.
Unfortunately, this means that she will be leaving our merry team of designers.
The only thing we'll miss more than her amazing cards is her kind and generous spirit.
Thank you Greta, for being such a wonderful team member.
Lucky for us, we can stop by and visit you at your blog anytime we want.  :)

With examples you are going to see below from the Inspiration team, isn't it lucky that you can just CASE (Copy And Share Everything) for your next creation?!?

Let's start off with Greta's beautiful and inspirational card.
Loving the watercolor background!!!

Greta

Sybrina was inspired to create a retirement card for a good friend...talk about new beginnings!
Love, love, love the sentiment!!!

Sybrina

Bobbi is celebrating her son's graduation with a special scrapbook, here is the last page: 
Love the Gold confetti in the background.



Bobbi


Annie has a niece getting married soon.
How stinkin' cute is this wedding card?!?



Annie


My oldest and his wife are celebrating an anniversary, but this would make a perfect card for a wedding also.

Penny

So, how do these words inspire you?
This is the beginning, of anything you want.

• Maybe you'll be inspired to make a wedding or anniversary card for that special couple. 
• Or, maybe you'll make a thank you card, I love you card, or create something wonderful for a father celebrating his first Father's Day. 
• Who is graduating Kindergarten, Nursing school, Police Academy? It is not always about High School or college.

Whatever the inspiration, we hope you'll share your card/project with us. A Guest I-Teamer invitation and a $10 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp will be awarded to the winning entry.

The challenge is open for three weeks and closes July 6, 2016.

Now go...go show us what you can create!

What is your New Beginning?