April Suns and April Shadows

Bobbi here. Life got in the way of my crafting, and I missed out on playing along with our challenge post. So, I'm popping in with our W2CB mid-challenge post.  :)

Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns

and shadow of April showers.   Byron Caldwell Smith

In Ohio, we eagerly look forward to spring and sun and the smiles that they bring. This was the inspiration for my card.

Bobbi

Annie found some perfect paper for her card. It even has "April" printed on it, and I love that sweet sentiment.

Annie

Please join us!  Click here to link up your creation!! 

And, speaking of joining us, we'd like to greet our two newest followers. Welcome, Patrizia and Monika!

W2CB #28: April Suns and April Shadows

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with the April/May W2CB Challenge.

Springtime is such a wonderful time of the year. Trees are budding, birds are chirping, and the grass is greening.

However, for those of us who live in the northern or central part of the country, it can be a frustrating time. One day, the sun is shining and the skies are blue. On the next day, the winds are cold and the storm clouds loom.... or the snow falls, which brings us to this challenge's words to craft by.

Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns

and shadow of April showers.   Byron Caldwell Smith

Let's see how our I-Team interpreted these words, starting with this month's Guest I-Teamer Cat. From the looks of things, these words reminded several of our gals of umbrellas and flowers. 




Cat

 

 

Greta

 

 

Penny

 

 

Annie

 

 

Sybrina

Hope we've inspired you to play along. There are three ways to win.

• The crafter who creates the winning entry will be invited to join as a Guest I-Teamer for a future challenge.
• One participant will be randomly chosen to receive a $10 Paper Smooches gift certificate.
• And, one follower will be randomly chosen to receive a $10 Paper Smooches gift certificate.

Even if you don't have a chance to play along this month, you might want to join us as a follower. Speaking  of followers, we extend a warm W2CB welcome to our newest follower Melissa. 

Show us your Suns and Shadows

And Our Winner Is...

... Kristie for her stunning Easter card! We were wowed by her wonderful interpretation of our March/April words, as well as her amazing craftsmanship. Congratulations, Kristie! We'll be in touch.  :)

Kristie's Winning Entry!

Congratulations are also in order for the winners of our Simon Says Stamp gift certificates: Carol and Sherry! Either Annie or I will be in touch in the next day or two.
Thanks to Annie for hosting our April/May challenge and to all our fellow crafters who played along with us. And, a warm W2CB welcome to our newest follower Lisa M.  :)


Our April/May Challenge will post next Wednesday. See you then!

W2CB Mid-Challenge Reminder: Easter/Rebirth

Have you played along yet with our March Challenge:  Easter/Rebirth??  The Words 2 Craft By this month are:

Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over she began to fly.

- Anon.

Of course, you can use any theme that focuses on Easter, Rebirth, or the beginning of something new!  It can be any project:  card, scrapbook layout, bookmark, tag, ATC, etc.  Come play with us! The challenge is open through April 6th.

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Finally, a special hello to our newest follower Vickie. Welcome, Vickie! We're glad you're here.  :)

W2CB March Challenge: Easter/Rebirth

Hi all!  Annie here hosting this month's challenge here at Words 2 Craft By!  The theme this month is Easter/Rebirth:

Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over she began to fly.

- Anon.

Oh, the project possibilities are endless.  Easter cards, butterflies, or whatever signifies a new start to you.  Let's check out what the I-Teamers have put together for some inspiration:

First up, our special Guest I-Team Member this month, Carol S.  Carol blogs over at Inky Fingers and put together this wonderfully colorful card with a built-in surprise!  Please stop by and leave her some love for her awesome card.  Thank you for joining us this month, Carol!



Card Front

Surprise!  Inside the Card Front

Carol

Bobbi

Greta

 Sybrina

Penny

Annie 

We look forward to seeing your projects!  We will be randomly awarding Simon Says Stamp gift certificates to one challenge participant and one blog follower. In addition, one entry will be chosen as our challenge winner. The winning crafter will receive our winner's badge and an invitation to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for a future challenge. 

Finally, a special howdy and welcome to our two new followers:  Carol S. and Donna Nuce.  We're glad you're here!

Add your Easter/Rebirth link here!

My Heart's Devotion Challenge Winner

Wow! Our team was amazed by all the wonderful entries linked up for My Heart's Devotion. Thanks to all of you for sharing your word-inspired creations with us at W2CB.

We are crazy about two fab creations: Kim's gorgeous one-layer beauty and Cat's treasure of a card. (Yes, pun intended. Sorry... I couldn't resist.)



Kim



Cat

So, for the first time ever at W2SB/W2CB, we are declaring co-winners! Congrats, Kim and Cat!

We'd love for you to join us as Guest I-Teamers for a future challenge. Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com.



Thanks again to everyone who played along. Hope to see you all for our March-words Challenge, which begins this coming Wednesday.

Annie's hosting. Hmmm... wonder what she has in mind? 

My Heart's Devotion Gift Certificate Winners

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with a couple of announcements.

• First of all, a big W2CB welcome to our newest follower. Greetings, Lucille!
• Secondly, we have two MFT gift certificates to award. Congrats to participant Marsha D and follower Lough855! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements.  :)
• Sorry about the delay in announcing the winner of our Guest I-Teamer spot. We hope to be announcing our winner in the next day or two.

Huge thanks to everyone who is following along with our W2CB blog and participating in our monthly challenges. We're back with a new challenge on Wednesday. Hope you'll be able to play along.