Simply Create

Change of Address

2011-11-25T01:09:00.000-08:00

Due to a few 'unfixable blogger problems' we've moved our challenge blog to this new site. We love our new home and hope you will like it too. We look forward to seeing all your creations in our challenges. Our first challenge as Simply Create Too starts today, 25 November and will end at midnight [CST] Thursday, 8 December. We chose something all of us here love: Christmas.

Please come on over to our new home. Thank You!

The Design Team

Challenge #56 - AND THE WINNERS ARE..........

2011-11-23T23:35:00.000-08:00

The three favorites of the Design Team for "Challenge #56 - Love You Bear-y Much" are [no particular order]

Wendy College:

Doreen's Dream:

Cat's Creations:

Again, congratulations to: Doreen's Dream, Cat's Creation and Wendy Colledge. Grab our badge below to post to your blogs:

Favorites of Ch #55--Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins

2011-11-11T16:55:00.000-08:00

For Challenge #55, "Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins" we had a great United Kingdom based stamp company sponsor, JellyPark. Claire draws such cute images for her stamp lines. She also offers original paintings and prints in her new on-line store.

The randomly drawn winner of Challenge #55 is: Mary C. This is her project:

Mary C., please e-mail Ruth at tiptoptoppers@btinternet.com to claim your great prize from JellyPark Stamps. Also, olease grab our winners banner below.

Even though this challenge only had one 'prize' winner, we had a 'small' entry we think you'll want to see. Her name is NiMu, she has her own blog, and she is only 5 years old. This is her entry:

NiMu's talented, uh?. Don't you think she is well-deserving on one of our banners? NiMu, keep crafting!

Congratulations again Mary C., and NiMu. Please post our Winners Banner on your blogs.

CHALLENGE # 56 - "LOVE YOU BEAR-LY MUCH"

2011-11-11T01:38:00.000-08:00

#56 Challenge: "Love you Bear-ly Much"

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project using "bears".
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. deadline November 24th
4. Leave a comment linking us to your blog showing the DT your entry for Challenge #56. Sorry, the Little Blue Froggy is still not working.
5. play as many times as you like

These are the Design Team's projects:

Darling Ho:

Erica:

Ike:

Marjo:

Ruth:

Sande:

Janice:

Diane:

We can't wait to see your 'bear' entries. Thank you very much for joining us for this fun challenge.

Simply Create Design Team Members

Top 3 Favorites for "Shades of Black" Challenge #54

2011-11-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

Thank all of you wonderful crafters who entered our challenge. Hope you all will be back for our next challenge, "Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins".

In no particular order, the Top 3 Favorites for our "Shades of Black" Challenge are:

33. Claire C:

9. Susan's Crafty Chaos:

22. Liz:

Claire C., Liz, and Susan's Crafty Chaos: Please remember to grab our banner to display on your blog. You certainly earned it with your beautiful creations.

Looking forward to seeing you all back with your beautiful pumpkins creations.

CHALLENGE 55 - "PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS"

2011-10-30T17:13:00.001-07:00

#55 Challenge: "Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!" This challlenge is even more special as it's sponsored by a United Kingdom based stamp company, JellyPark. Claire draws such cute images for her stamp lines. She also offers original paintings and prints in her new on-line store. And the Simply Create Design Team got to use one of her digis, Little Pumpkin Boy, to showcase JellyPark Digital Stamps.

The randomly drawn winner of Challenge #55 will win a great prize from JellyPark Stamps.

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project using "pumpkins". You do not have to use a Jelly Park Stamp, but if you do your entry will be in the drawing twice.
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline November 11th
5. Leave a comment linking us to your blog showing the DT your entry for Challenge #55.
6. play as many times as you like

These are the projects the team came up with:

Darling Ho:

Erica:

Ike:

Marjo:

Ruth:

Sande:

Diane:

Well, Challengers, it looks like Mr Blue Froggie is taking an extended nap. So----for this challenge, leave a comment linking us to your blog showing the DT your entry for Challenge #55.

Winners - Challenge #53 "Older Than 6 Months"

2011-10-21T01:30:00.000-07:00

Hi, Everyone:

It's Happy Friday again and time for the Design Team Members to pick their favorite entries for Challenge #53 "Older Than 6 Months" here at Simply Create. So, in no particular order, our favorites are:

13. Jan R. made a "Card on a Card" [What a great idea!]:

83. Marianne made a beautiful easel card with a matching box:

22. Charis made a card with the most wonderful, beautiful wedding dress on it:

Charis, Marianne, and Jan R. Don't forget to post our "Shining Top 3 Winners" badge to your blogs.

Thank you again for all your wonderful entries. Looking forward to your entries in our current challenge, Shades of Black, Challenge #54.

Shades of black- Challenge #54

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

#54 Challenge: Shades of black
Happy Friday everyone! The time has come for a new challenge from us here at Simple Create. Go ahead and pull out all of your black and gray colors, and come join us in this challenge.
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Oct 18th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for what the team cooked up for all of you:
Diane:

Tip Top:

Ike:

Sande:

Darling Ho:

Marjo:

Janice:

Winners for "Let's Eat Some Cake" Challenge

2011-10-07T00:20:00.000-07:00

The Design Team Members wish to thank each of you who submitted projects for Simply Create's "Let's Eat Some Cake" Challenge #52. It was a fun challenge! And, the Design Team's picks for our Top 3 Favorites. We enjoyed looking at and commenting on all your entries. Thank you all much for entering your beautiful art!

Here are the Design Team Members' Shining Top Three Favorites. Our congratulations go out to:

Manuela: She entered this imaginative birthday cake Candle Set:

Jacki R. - She entered this Bithday Tote for her son's gift to take to a neighbor's birthday party. Her carry-all comes complete with everything to make cookie pops [yummy!] plus she crafted a delightful, matching birthday card:

Angie - She entered this cute Bella-image, purple and white cupcake Card:

Manuela, Jacki R., and Angie, thank you for your creations, and don't forget to post Simply Create's "Shining Top Three Favorites" Badge:

Our next challenge is on-going right now--it's "Use Something Over 6 Months Old" Challenge #53"! We are all looking forward to seeing your wonderful work for this one, too!

#53 Challenge: Older than 6 mos

2011-09-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

Friday is here! Which means another challenge for all of you. Today, we ask you to dig deep into your older goodies, to share something new. So come join us in our #53 challenge: Older than 6 mos.

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Oct 14th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for what the team cooked up for all of you:
Diane:

Marjo:

Janice:

Erica:

Trish:

Winners for "Here Comes the Bus" Challenge #51

2011-09-23T01:11:00.000-07:00

The Design Team Members had lots of fun creating our projects for "Here Comes The Bus" Challenge #51, and I think you all did, too! You made it extremely difficult to pick our Top 3 Favorites. Every entry was wonderful and creative, and we want to say thank you ever so much for entering your works.

Here are the Design Team Members' Shining Top Three Favorites. Our congratulations go out to:

Lori Boyd - Isn't her bookmark just great?

The 2nd pick is: Mandy Stacey
Mandy made this delightful matching book and corner bookmarker set:

Our 3rd pick is: Sheryl Cauble. She made this wonderful card. Take a closer look at the embellishments under her daisy. Can you guess what she used? Sheryl, thanks for your 'green' effort!

Again, thanks to everyone who entered our "Here Comes The Bus Challenge". And, Sheryl, Mandy amd Lori: Don't forget to grab our Shining Three Badge [below] and add it to your blog sidebars:

We've got another great challenge on-going right now--it's "Let's Eat Some Cake Challenge #52"! Hope to see your creations for this challenge.

Let's eat some cake: Challenge #52

2011-09-19T10:21:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone~
We have a new challenge for all of you. While yes, our challenges are on Friday, I completely forgot to add the post before leaving out of town. So that is why you didn't see anything new. I guess my brain left without me, lol!
Anyway, I'm here with our new challenge: Let's eat some cake. Be sure to grab those cake stamps or papers, and join us.

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Sept 30th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for what the team cooked up for all of you:
Diane:

Sande:

Marjo:

Janice:

Erica:

Trish:

Challenge #51 and Distressed Winners:

2011-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Everyone!!!
Time for another challenge, but first we want to share our winner and top 3 picks from our distress challenge. Thanks so much Bonibleaux Designs for being our sponsor!!!

Now for our winner of the $10.00 gift certificate:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-02 13:58:31 UTC

Ali:

Congrats, Ali. Please contact me at toadhughes@comcast, so that I can get you your prize. :)
There was tons, I mean tons, of stunning creations. You all made it really hard to pick our favorites!
Our top 3:

Carrie on Crafting:

Claire C:

Charis:

Now for our #51 challenge: Here Comes the Bus!
School time is here, so show us what you got. :)

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Sept 16th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

This is what the fab team came up with:
Diane:

Lisbeth:

Tip Top:

Ike:

Marjo:

Janice:

Erica:

Trish:

Now that you seen what we have done, it's your turn!!!

Challenge #49 Winners~

2011-08-29T07:45:00.000-07:00

As you may of noticed we didn't have a challenge last Friday. The team is taking a little break the last few days of Summer. Not to worry, we will be back this coming Friday (Sept 2nd) with a new challenge and picks/winner from our challenge #50: Distressed.
Until Friday, here are our top 3 from our challenge Favorite Animals:

Kristine B:

Mari Harpham

Alison:

We thank you all of playing/sharing your projects with us

again and again. Hope to see you join us this Friday!!!

Time to distress: Challenge #50

2011-08-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

Before we get into our challenge for today, here is our Shining Top 3 from our Christmas Time challenge:

Claire C:

Nancy D:

Sarah:

Now for our Challenge #50: Time to distress!!!We have some exciting new for this new challenge: Bonibleaux Designs is our sponsor.

Here is a little about them:

Bonibleaux Designs carries all of your crazy "Dude" image needs. We bring you guy images and ideas for those hard to make cards for the "Dudes" in your life. Guys aren't about flowers and fluff. Guys are our heroes, our fighters, our beer chuggers and bug squashers. Bonibleaux Designs brings you Manly Man images for your cards and gift ideas. We are all about the "Dudes" here.

Now for the prize to the lucky random winner:

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Aug 26th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Here is what the team came up with~
Tip Top:

Diane:

Marjo:

Lisbeth:

Libeeti:

Darling Ho:

Sande:

Erica:

Ike:

Time for you to show us some of your distressing:

#49 Challenge: Favorite Animal

2011-07-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Challenge # 49 is here!!! Show us your favorite animal.

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Aug 12th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for what the team cooked up:
(Please note that some of the girls are taking a break, as life is just a little busy for us SC girls. You may also noticed that the girls aren't commenting much for the next couple of challenges, this doesn't mean we don't love you. We LOVE you all tons!!! I just want the team to enjoy some of their summer. So instead of taking a break from everything, we here at SC are just not commenting for the next two challenges. Thanks for understanding, and can't wait to see what you create.)

Sande:

Tip Top:

Diane:

Lisbeth:

Marjo:

Darling Ho:

Ike:

Rose:

Erica:

Libeeti:

Silhouette Challenge Winners

2011-07-22T08:04:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone~
Today, I'm here to share our top 4 picks from our Silhouette challenge. We want to thank all of you for sharing your wonderful creations with us here at SC!!!

Lady Anne:

Stargrove:

Yogi:

Kurlygirl:

We had tons of great creations making it hard to pick our favorites. Thanks so much for playing along with us!!!

#48: Christmas Time

2011-07-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone~
While I know that you may not want to think about winter right now, we here at SC decided to get a jump start on our Christmas project. We would love for you to join us!

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline July 29th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for what the team cooked up:
(Please note that some of the girls are taking a break, as life is just a little busy for us SC girls. You may also noticed that the girls aren't commenting much for the next couple of challenges, this doesn't mean we don't love you. We LOVE you all tons!!! I just want the team to enjoy some of their summer. So instead of taking a break from everything, we here at SC are just not commenting for the next two challenges. Thanks for understanding, and can't wait to see what you create.)

Trish:

Diane:

Lisbeth:

Sande:

Darling Ho:

Tip Top:

Ike:

Erica:

Now it is your turn:

Top 3 from Wings Challenge:

2011-07-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

It is Friday, and you know what that means.

Time for our shining top 3!!!

Thanks so much for all of our entries, you all did a

wonderful job.

Hannah Clark:

Mandy:

Donna:

Hope to see all of you join us again for our next challenge!

#47 Challenge: Silhouette

2011-07-01T10:59:00.000-07:00

Time for challenge #47: Silhouette

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline July 15th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like
Here is what the wonderful team came up with. Hope it gets those mojo juices going!!!
Diane:

Trish:

Rose M:

Lisbeth:

Ike:

Darling Ho:

Marjo:

Linda B:

Tip Top:

Janice:

Sande:

Erica:

Libeeti:

Now it is your turn to show us what you got!!!

Top 3 from Dad Challenge:

2011-06-24T16:12:00.000-07:00

Sorry about getting this to all of you later!!! Thanks again

to all of you whom playing along with

us here at Simply Create. We love seeing

each and every creation!!!

Now for our shining top three:

Lisa:

Lisav:

Terry:

Thanks again for joining us, and hope to see you at

our next challenge!!!

#46: Fly with us

2011-06-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Time for challenge #46: Fly with us
For the next two weeks, we would like you to share your creations that have wings somewhere on them.

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline July 1st
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for some wonderful inspiration from our dt members:
Tip Top:

Trish:

Diane:

Sande:

Lisbeth:

Libeeti:

Darling Ho:

Cropnkathy:

Rose M:

Linda B:

Erica:

Marjo:

Ike:

#44 Challenge: Top 3 Picks

2011-06-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Time to share our Shining Top Three from

our last challenge Special Event/Day.

Heike:

Liz Marsden:

Carrie on Crafting:

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun!!! Please note,

that blogger is giving some of the team a hard time. So you

may not see some of their comments, as they are not

going through. But we are still visiting

all of your wonderful creations!

#45: All about you Dad

2011-06-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

Time for challenge #45: All about you Dad!
With Father's Day just around the corner, we would love to see what you are creating for that special man in your family.

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline June 17th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for some inspiration from our design team:

Tip Top:

Diane:

Lisbeth:

Sande:

Darling Ho:

Ike:

Erica:

Janice:

Rose:

Cropnkathy:

Marjo:

Linda:

Lynne:

Shining 3 from our Challenge: Mom sayings

2011-05-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Friday is here, and it is now time to show you who

our favorite 3 entries are:

Tracey:

Amelia:

Gro Tjeltveit:

To everyone else, thanks so much for playing along with us!!! We look

forward to seeing you join us again. Have a great weekend. :)

#44 Challenge: Special Day/Event

2011-05-21T07:15:00.000-07:00

First, let me say sorry to those of you who visited many times yesterday! It was super crazy for me (not planned), which left me no time to make this post and get the challenge started. :(
Not to worry, as we are here now!!!

Our #44 Challenge is a Special Day/Event:

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline June 3rd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for our wonderful DT creations to inspire you:

Diane:

Ike:

Lisbeth:

Tip Top:

Libeeti:

Sande:

Marjo:

Lynne:

Darling Ho:

Cropnkathy:

Rose M:

Janice:

Erica:

Linda B:

Trish:

Winner from our Metal challenge

2011-05-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Today, we have our winner and the team's top picks to

share with all of you. Sorry that this wasn't up

earlier as blogger was down. We want to again

thank all of you whom played along in our last challenge,

and hope to see you again.

Now for our winner of the $10.00 gift certificate
from Bonibleaux Designs

Random.org has picked:

Here are your random numbers:

17

Timestamp: 2011-05-13 17:48:29 UTC

Julye with this creation:

Julye, please contact me at toadhughes@comcast.net.

Now for the team's top 3 picks:

Annika:

Carrie on Crafting:

LaDiva:

Again thanks to all of you who join in on the fun, and a

huge thanks to our sponsor Bonibleaux Designs!!!

#43 SC Challenge: What did you say

2011-05-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

Time for another challenge by us here at Simply Create. Since it is Mother's Day weekend here in the US, we challenge you to create something with sayings that either Moms would say or someone else may say about or to Moms.
Be sure to check out what the SC team has come up with for inspiration, and can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline May 20th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Before I get to our inspiration, just a remember that our top picks and winner will be posted next Friday. So be sure to check back on the 13th!!!

Now for our wonderful DT creations:
Diane:

Trish:

Ike:

Tip Top:

Sande:

Lisbeth:

Libeeti:

Linda:

Darling Ho:

Rose:

Janice:

Lynne:

Erica:

Marjo:

Kathy

Now your turn:

Egg challenge top 3:

2011-04-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

It is that time again to pick out the favorites from our last challenge: Egg-stra Special. Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful egg projects with us!!! Now for our picks:

Liz Marsden:

Gro Tjeltveit:

Cabio:

Mandy:

Thanks again to everyone who joined in on the fun. Hope to see you again!!!

#42: Time to rock the metal

2011-04-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

The time has come for another new challenge!!!
We have some exciting new for this new challenge: Bonibleaux Designs is our sponsor. :)

Here is a little about them:

Bonibleaux Designs bring you Manly Man images for your cards and gift ideas. We are all about the "Dudes" here.

Now for the prize to the lucky random winner:

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline May 6th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

Before you head off to go create something, here are

the creations from the SC team:

Ike:

Now it is your turn:

Our top picks form the "Do It Yourself" Challenge.

2011-04-13T19:16:00.000-07:00

Rose here and I am taking over the blog while Trish is off with her family soaking up the sun :)

** Such a brave woman leaving me in charge, eh?** LOL

Good grief you all created some awesome items for this challenge!!

Here are just a few of our fav's ............ .

Judit

OK so I can't count!! lol

Need to get a new badge made as it is too hard to only choose 3 :)

#41: Egg-tra Special Challenge

2011-04-08T11:43:00.000-07:00

#41: Egg-tra Special
All about those eggs!!!
Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline April 22nd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for our outstanding creations from the Simply Create Team:
(Also please help me welcome one more new member: Diane!!! You will
be seeing her work at the next challenge.)

Ike:

Bea:

Lisbeth:

Tip Top:

Sande:

Marjo:

Erica:

Darling Ho:

Cropnkathy:

Linda B:

Rose M:

Lynne:

Janice:

Our top picks from the Monochromatic Challenge:

2011-04-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry for posting this late. I've had a busy morning that wasn't planned.

Anyway, the time has come for our top picks. I have to say,

you all made it very hard.

You all did a wonderful job, and thanks

so much for playing along with us!!!

Now for our picks:

Ulina_C:

Judit:

Mary C:

Pinky:

Sheri:

Emma:

Thanks again!!!

#40 challenge: Do it yourself

2011-03-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

Before I get to the challenge for today, thanks again to all of you who entered our last challenge. Please check back on the 1st to see who are favorites are.

Now for the challenge~

#40 challenge: Do it yourself

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline April 8th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

For those you of who are thinking, what I'm I going to do!!!

We have tons of creations that wonderful team came up with to inspire all of you!!!

Ike:

Tip Top:

Linda:

Sande:

Beacarona:

Lisbeth:

Darling Ho:

Veronica: 

Erica:

Lynne:

Marjo:

Janice:

Rose:

Cropnkathy:

Trish:

Now that you have seen what our amazing team has done, it is your turn!!! Please link up your creations. :)

Our new members~

2011-03-23T07:52:00.000-07:00

Please help me welcome our newest members to the Simply Create Team:

Bea: http://beacaronaskort.blogspot.com/

Ike: http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com/

Katherine: http://www.cropnkathy.blogspot.com

Lisbeth: http://www.lisbethshobby.blogspot.com/

Lynne: http://handmadewithlovebylynne.blogspot.com/

Marjo: http://konakrafter.blogspot.com/

Sande: http://sandensupinat.blogspot.com

Erica: http://www.froglilly.blogspot.com

Veronica: http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/

Their blogs are now on our sidebar, so you can check them out!!!

Flower Power: Our Shining Picks

2011-03-19T08:31:00.000-07:00

First sorry about posting late. Just been a little busy with working on

adding some new dt members to the group. I want to thank all of you who

sent me an email, and there were tons of you!!! It was amazing just how many

emails I received. Now our team is made up of all different styles with

the hopes of giving you, our readers, some wonderful inspiration!!!

Again, thank you to those whom didn't make the team this time, but

be sure to be on the lookout. You just never know when

Simply Create may may hold another call.

Now on to our Shining Top Picks:

(again we have more than 3 picks, guess it is time to change the blinkie)

Ukka:

Rianna:

Mansi:

D'Anne:

Mandy:

Mari:

Thanks again for all of your entries, it is always amazing to us how many entries we receive!!!!

#39: Just a little Monochromatic

2011-03-11T07:31:00.000-08:00

Designer Search is now closed, thanks!
One more thing, you will now see two linking systems. We have added one for our design team.

This way you can see what we are creating for the challenge, and if you would like to

leave some love on their blog, you can do so now. :)

Okay, now for the challenge:

#39 challenge: Monochromatic

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline March 25th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy (this is the second system, first one is for DTS ONLY)

6. play as many times as you like

To get you into the Monochromatic Mood:

here are some creations that our team cooked up!!!

Darling Ho:

Janice:

Kelly:

Linda:

Tip Top:

Trish:

DT LINKS SYSTEM ONLY- Second one is for Challenge Entries

If you would like to stop by and check out more about a dt's creation,

or simple give them love. They now have their own linking system!!!

Now for those of you who would love to join us in the challenge!!! Please

add your links so we can see what you got. :)

Winner and Top 3 from Bright and Bold Challenge:

2011-03-04T07:26:00.000-08:00

Time for our winner for the bright and bold challenge, and our top shining 3!

Here are your random numbers:

122

Timestamp: 2011-03-04 14:45:40 UTC

Random winner of Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More Katie Tate:

Katie please contact me (toadhughes@comcast.net) within 7 days to get your prizes from Robyn's Fetish.

Now for our shining 3 or should I say 5:

Tanya R:

Jenny T:

Silli:

Ardilla:

couldn't comment on your blog, due to not being a member, sorry!

Uma:

Thanks so much to everyone who played in our bright and bold challenge! You made it very hard to pick our favorites, as there were tons (I say tons) of wonderful and stunning creations.

A couple of things before I go:

One, be on the lookout for a Simply Create blinkie, as I will be working on one.

The other is I would like to add another designer to our team.

What we are looking for:

make a project every two weeks
helping with comments
help in picking our top 3
use images from our sponsors, when we have them

Please remember that we don't have sponsors for every challenge, our goal here at SC is to

just create and use what you already have!

If that sounds like a team you would like to join, please contact me at toadhughes@comcast.net!

Please send me your blog link in your email. :)

Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!

Just a quick note~

2011-02-27T07:37:00.000-08:00

First, thanks to the ladies who reminded me about changing the deadline date (forgot that was there). Silly me!!!
Also to our new followers, please be sure to check back on our off Friday's as that is when we post our top 3 and any winners from Sponsors. For our last challenge Bright and Bold, we will be posting our winners on the 4th of March. See ya soon!

Thanks so much,
Simply Create

#38: Power of Flowers

2011-02-25T20:51:00.000-08:00

Sorry posting late, it has been a crazy day!

Now for our #38 challenge: Flowers

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline March 11th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

Look at what the wonderful DT has created:

Linda:

Janice:

Rose Miller:

Kelly:

Darling Ho:

Tip Top:

Trish:

Inspiration and Winner from challenge #36

2011-02-18T21:53:00.000-08:00

Before we get to our top 3 from challenge #36. We have some more inspiration for our current challenge: bold and bright. If you want a chance to win some goodies from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More, be sure to join in on the fun!

Trish:

Janice:

We had TONS of wonderful projects, and made it very hard to pick our favorites.

Thanks so much for joining us!!!

Here are our top 3:

Gemma:

Sande:

Joy:

BTW, sorry for posting our top 3 later!!!

#37: It's bright in here~

2011-02-11T15:14:00.000-08:00

Today, we are going with bold and bright projects. So be sure to grab those sunglasses as you look to see what we have to share with all of you!!!

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline Feb. 25th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

Now about our wonderful sponsor:

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More!!!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is
owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers,
designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5
digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of their choice.

Now for your inspiration:

Linda:

Darling Ho:

Rose:

Kelly:

Tip Top:

Sneak Peek~

2011-02-09T07:52:00.000-08:00

Time for some inspiration for the challenge coming this Friday:

(hint, hint: we have a sponsor: Robyn's Fetish)

Tammylee~

Tammy M~

Cindy~

Wendy~

Gemma~

Georgia~

Gurkiss~

Jennie~

Debbie~

Nicole~

What great creations from our guest designers, thanks so much for your hard work!!!

See ya on Friday for our new challenge!!!

Shining Three:

2011-02-05T09:12:00.000-08:00

Time for our shining three or should I say four from our punches challenge!!! Man it was hard picking

our favorites, you all did a wonderful job with the challenge. Thanks so much to all of you for playing

along with us, it is a joy to see what you create.

Lena:

Nanda:

Chris:

and Katzz:

Thanks again!!!

#36: Give Your Heart Away~

2011-01-28T16:44:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Feb 11th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Time for the DT to give their hearts away to you!

Linda:
Tip Top:

Trish:

Janice:

Rose:
Libeeti:
Kelly:
Darling Ho:

Now it is time for you to give your hearts away!

Top 3 from Challenge: I'm the boss~

2011-01-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

Before I show you our top 3, I want to say that you crafters made is super hard to pick our favorites!!! There was so many faces, and tons of wonderful projects. Thanks so much for playing along with us.
Now for our top 3: DJ:

Gloria:

Karen:

Thanks again to everyone, and hope to see all of you again!!!

#35 Use Your Punches~

2011-01-14T12:19:00.001-08:00

Before we get to our challenge, the team would like to wish one of our members (Janice) a wonderful birthday!!!

Time for another two week challenge. Be sure to grab your punches, nestie, or die cuts and join in on the fun.

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Jan. 28th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Here is what our team came up with:

Linda:

Darling Ho:

Tip Top:

Birthday Girl~ Janice:

Rose:

Kelly:

Libeeti:

Trish:

Web Address changed~

2011-01-09T16:12:00.000-08:00

We have changed our web address to go with our new name. Please remember to change this is all of your settings. Thanks so much! New address: www.simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com :)

Winner and Top 3 of Tag It:

2011-01-07T10:16:00.000-08:00

First, I want to give a HUGE thanks to our sponsor for the Tag it challenge: Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More. We just love our them!!!
Add the winner of 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of their choice from Robyn's Fetish is....

Here are your random numbers:

7
Timestamp: 2011-01-07 18:15:27 UTC

Amy, with this creation:
Please contact me Amy at toadhughes@comcast.net!

Now we also have our shining top 3:

Lynne:

Pinky:

NiMu (who is 4):

Thanks to everyone playing along with us!!! Also before I go, did you happen to see the name change? We are now Simply Create, and our web address will soon be changing too. It will be www.simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com. So please be sure to update all of your files. This will be done within the next day or two. :)

Thanks again!!!

#34 I'm the boss~

2010-12-31T10:37:00.000-08:00

#34: I'm the boss: embossing~

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline Jan. 14th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for some rockin' probjects from the design team:

Linda:
Darling Ho:

Tip Top:

Trish:

Kelly:

Rose:

Janice:

Libeeti:

Thanks to everyone who joined us in the last challenge: Tag it. Be sure to check back on next Friday for the winner of Robyn's Fetish images!!!
See ya in 2011!!!

Reminder~

2010-12-30T15:42:00.001-08:00

Just a sample and a reminder that you don't have much longer before our tag it challenge ends. Be sure to join for a chance to win some digital images by Robyn's Fetish (maybe even one like below)!
By: Trish See all of you tomorrow for a new challenge!!!

#32 Top Three:

2010-12-24T07:32:00.000-08:00

Before we get to the top three for challenge #32, I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas who celebrate it!!!
Now for our picks:

Susan~

Debra B~

Debbie B~

Thanks so much for all of you that joined us in the fun. Also don't forget to play along in the TAG challenge that Robyn's Fetish is sponsoring!!!

#33: Tag it Out~

2010-12-17T11:07:00.000-08:00

Time for another challenge!!!

#33: Tag it out~

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline December 31st
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now about our wonderful sponsor:
Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More!!!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is
owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers,
designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5
digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of their choice.

Now for our wonderful design team:

Rose M~

Tip Top~

Libeeti~

Our newest member Darling Ho~

To check out more of her work, click her link on the right side!

Kelly~

Linda~

Look forward to seeing what all of you create, and Have a Merry Christmas, too!!!

Getting in the mood~

2010-12-15T10:15:00.000-08:00

As you may know, another new challenge will begin in the next couple of days. So today, I have a little treat for all of you to get into the mood!
I want to share some eye candy from the design team over at Robyn's Fetish:
Tammy M:

Another one by Tammy M:

Tammylee:

Michele:

Another one from Michele:

Jennie:

Jeanette:

Georgia:

Gemma:

Debbie:

Cindy:

Such a great job by their design team, I appreciate all of their hard work!

Can you guess if we are having a sponsor or even what the challenge maybe. :) Can't wait to see all of you this Friday for our next challenge! Also don't forget to visit not only Robyn's shop but also the design team over at IDIC!!!

Cute as a button Winner and Top Three~

2010-12-10T21:16:00.000-08:00

The time has come to pick our winner of the Cute as a Button challenge. This person will also win some images from our wonderful sponsor Zlatoena Designs!!!

And the winner is.....

Here are your random numbers:

53
Timestamp: 2010-12-11 05:13:20 UTC

Anne with this creation:

Now for our picks for our top 3:
Chrissy:

Nanda:

Wishcraft:

Thanks to everyone for playing along!!! Anne if you can contact me at toadhughes@comcast.net
for your prizes. :)

#32: Photo Inspiration~

2010-12-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

Time for another photo inspiration!!!
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline December 17rd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Our photo:
(Libeeti came up with this one :))

Now for what our wonderful team came up with:

Tip Top:

Janice:

Kelly:

Linda:

Libeeti:

Be sure to check back on the 10th for our picks and winner from our Cute As A Button challenge!

Top Three For Lace and Pearls:

2010-12-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Time for our Top Three! Sorry about posting it late. Below are our picks:

Mary C:

Tracy:

Denise C:

Thanks to everyone for playing along with us!

#31: Cute as button~

2010-11-19T14:14:00.001-08:00

Let's see those buttons!!!
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline December 3rd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

We have something special for this challenge. SD has a sponsor: Zlatoena Designs!!! Every once in awhile you may just see a sponsor for one of our challenges. We think it is a great way to say thanks to all of you that join in on our challenges. While we love to create for the fun of it, it is also nice to share different stamps we like. Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Our sponsor is giving away 3 digis to one random winner, and the team will pick the shining top 3. To check out more of these cute digital stamps, please visit her store!

Now for some inspiration:

Linda:

(using Zlatoena: Snowman Merry Christmas)

Rose:

(using Zlatoena: snowman with ribbon)

Trish:
(using Zlatoena: flying bear)

Libeeti:

Kelly:

(our new dt member)
Tip Top:

Top Three from Shape it Out~

2010-11-13T08:25:00.000-08:00

Before I get to the Shining Top Three, I would like to welcome a new design member to the group: Kelly. She makes some super cute projects, and you will start seeing them next week. If you can't wait, be sure to head over to her blog!!!

Also we are on the look out to add one more to the group. So if you would like to join our team, play along with us for Lace and Pearls and add dt next to your name!

Now for the design team's picks for the shape it out challenge:
Dee:

Cherie:

Kim Mc:

Maria:

Everyone thanks for playing along with us. It was fun seeing all of the different shapes!

#30 challenge: Lace and Pearls

2010-11-05T21:10:00.000-07:00

Challenge #30 Lace and Pearls~

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline November 19th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for our stunning projects by the design team:
If you would like to join our team, just add dt next to your name. Our challenges are every two weeks. Can't wait to see what all of you come up with!!!

Linda B:
Tip Top:

Libeeti:

Janice:

Rose:

#28: Shining Top Three

2010-10-30T21:40:00.000-07:00

The time is here for our top three: Janey:

Sally B:

Dora:

Thanks everyone for playing along with us!!!

#29: Shape it out

2010-10-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

Changing things up this next challenge. Here are our design team's creations for the challenge. Also we would like to add another team member to our group. We just create for the fun of it, and if you would like to join us, please add DT next to your name! Can't wait to see all of the different shapes.
Rose M. if first:
Janice:

Libeeti:

Linda B:

Tip Top:

Now for our challenge:

Challenge #29 Shape it out~

We want to see you come up with a different shape for your card, not just the normal!!!

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline October 22nd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Photo Inspiration Top Three~

2010-10-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for playing along with us on our photo inspiration challenge. Here are our top three:Crafty Den:

Dawn:

Sharon:

#28 Winter Warmers:

2010-10-09T20:09:00.000-07:00

Challenge #28 is all about Winter Warmers~
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline October 22nd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Janice:

Trish:

Rose M:

Libeeti:

Tip Top:

Linda:

Color Me With Dots Top Three:

2010-10-01T12:05:00.000-07:00

What great projects for our challenge: Color Me with Dots!!! We enjoy seeing all of the different creations.
Emma:

Rebekah:

Wishcraft:

Thanks so much for playing along with us!!!

#27 Photo Challenge~

2010-09-24T16:59:00.000-07:00

Challenge #27 is what inspires you from the photo below~
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline October 7th (sorry about that)
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like
Our photo:
From our wonderful design team:
Libeeti:

Tip Top:

Linda:

Janice:

Rose:

Trish:

#25 Top Three

2010-09-22T12:07:00.001-07:00

Sorry this is so late! It was great seeing what everyone came up with for the back to school challenge. Here is our picks for the top 3: Corry:

Hazel:

Cherie:

See ya this Friday for a new challenge!

#26 Challenge: Color me with dots~

2010-09-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

The Friday challenge is here, sorry for the delay!!!

Challenge #26 is all about spots and dots

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline September 9th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

Onto the projects from our design team:

Rose M:
Linda B:

Tip Top:

Libeeti:

Janice:

#24: Shining Three

2010-09-04T20:45:00.001-07:00

The time has come to show our top three creations for challenge #24. Thank you to all of you who joined in on the challenge. We had tons of wonderful entries, that it made it very hard to pick. So we have a Shining top four instead, and here they are:
Aunty Sue:

Ruby:

Cheryl:

Emma:

#25: Back to School

2010-08-27T05:35:00.000-07:00

#25: School Time
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline September 9th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now the eye candy from our wonderful designers:
Libeeti:
Rose M:
Janice:

Trish:

Tip Top:

Linda B:

#23: Top Three

2010-08-20T05:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks for playing along with us!!! Here are the Shining Top Three:
Corry:

Marianne:

Fuzzy Slippers:

#24: Come on let's celebrate~

2010-08-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

#24: Come on let's celebrate

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline August 27th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now some inspiration from are wonderful designers:

Linda B:

Tip Top: Libeeti:

Rose M:

Janice:

#22: Top Three Winners

2010-08-06T04:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for playing along in our sketch challenge!!! After the Design team picked their favorites, we ended in a tie. This is who we came up with for our shining Three (or should I say four):

Narny:

Aunty Sue:

Beverley:

Robin:

#23: Get out of the Box

2010-07-30T11:37:00.000-07:00

#23: Get out of the box
We want to see what you come up with!!!

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline July 30th
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for some amazing projects by the Design Team:

Linda B: Rose M:
Janice:

Trish: Tip Top:

Tip Top:

Libeeti:

Can't wait to see what all of you come up with!!!

#21 Top Three~

2010-07-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

Sorry I'm a little late with our top three for today. Thanks so much for playing along with us. It was great seeing what everyone came up with. Below are the picks for our Shining Three: Erin:

Nicole:

Julie J:

#22: Sketch Time

2010-07-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

SD challenge #22 Sketch Time:
We have a sketch (by our DT Janice) for all of you to try for the next two weeks!!!

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline July 30th

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

The Sketch:

Shining Three: #20~

2010-07-09T07:23:00.001-07:00

Friday is here, and you know what that means!!!

Thanks so much for joining us in our challenge: Fun in the Sun. We had lots of great sunny creations, that made it hard to pick our top 3. Hope to see all of you join us in our next challenge!!! Jo:

Autumn:

Dora:

#21: Time for some Holiday Fun

2010-07-02T15:22:00.000-07:00

SD challenge #21: Time for some Holiday Fun
Create anything that has to do with the Holidays!!!

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline July 16nd
5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy
6. play as many times as you like

Now for our wonderful DT projects (seems like we are all getting ready for winter):

Be sure to check back next Friday for our Shining Three!!!

SD# 19: Top Three

2010-06-25T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone~
Today I have the top three from our #19 challenge: Just 4 Dad. I have to say it was very hard to pick out our favorite three, but here they are. Thanks so much to all of you for playing along with us!!! Crafty C:

Nicole M:

Tammy S:

SD #20: Fun in the Sun

2010-06-18T12:40:00.000-07:00

SD challenge #20: Fun in the Sun

Can't wait to see what all of you come up with!

1. create any kind of new project
2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use ANY STAMPS

4. deadline July 2nd

5. add a direct link with Mr. Blue Froggy

6. play as many times as you like

Now for our wonderful DT projects:

Linda B:

Tip Top:
Trish:
Rose M:

Libeeti:

2010-06-13T20:17:00.000-07:00

Sorry I'm a couple days late on showing you all what Simple Doodles has been up to! We have decided to pick a top three from every challenge. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to the slide shows(they just take forever to get ready), but don't worry. You will also notice in the next challenge that we will be changing to a link system that will show each project. It will be like having a slide show all in itself. We want to thank all of you for playing along with us, it is a pleasure to see what is inspired by each theme. Also thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments!!!

Now onto our top 3 for challenge #18:

Vikki:

Lilacanglia:

Debbie:

SD #17: Top Three

2010-06-12T11:49:00.000-07:00

Now for our Top 3 from challenge #17~ Wendy:

Deb N:

Sammibug:

Thanks to all of you that joined in on the fun! Hope all of you play along again.

SD #16: Top Three

2010-06-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

Now for our Top 3 from challenge #16! Kim:

Priscillastyles:

Chris O:

Thank you to all 71 entries, it was fun seeing what all of you came up with!!!

SD #19: Just 4 you Dad~

2010-06-05T21:37:00.001-07:00

SD challenge #19: Just 4 you Dad

1. create any kind of new project

2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use ANY STAMPS
4. deadline June 18th at midnight (PST)
5. add a direct link with Mr. Linky
6. play as many times as you like

Now for our wonderful DT projects:

Janice: Tip Top:
Rose M:

Linda B:

Trish:

Be sure to stop by next Friday (the 11th) to

see what we have in store for all of you!!!