Dies R Us Challenge: 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014

Challenge #16 - Anything Goes

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! Thanks so much for participating in our 'Winter Wonderland' challenge ... wonderful inspiration from all!! We are so happy you've come to join us again today!

Congratulations again to the 'Winter Wonderland' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Christmas is right around the corner and we know how busy you must be so we're making our last challenge of 2014 an easy one and we hope you'll find time to join in!

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts

in conjunction with

ANYTHING GOES
That's right ... Anything Goes (using your dies)

You are not limited to just cards! As long as you are using die cuts you can get wonderfully creative making holiday decorations, 3d projects, layouts ... feel free to think outside the box then come share it with us! We can't wait to see what you create!

We have a fabulous array of creation from Team B today ... let's take a peek shall we!

Diane

Cheery Lynn Designs Polynesian Sails Oval

Memory Box Deer Trio

Sherri

Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Poppy Stamps Small Luxe Poinsettia Background
Poppy Stamps Small Luxe Poinsettia Outline
Spellbinders Scalloped Borders Two
Sue Wilson Faux Quilled Leaves

Alicia

Magnolia Stamp 'Pirate Edwin'

Spellbinders Grand Circles

Die-Versions Sweet Petite Sailing Ship

Cheery Lyn Designs Tag 1

Mikha

Magnolia - Little London - London Tilda

Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Lovely Fence

Robin

Paper Smooches - Thanks Word

Beautiful inspiration ladies!

Remember, if you'd like more information on the teams creations, just click on their name to go to their personal blogs for all the details.

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: December 28th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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Challenge 15 Winner and Top 3

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

At this very busy time of year, we can't thank you enough for taking to time to share your beautiful creations with us here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. The inspiration you shared during our Winter Wonderland challenge was fabulous!

Now it time to annouce our winners!

Our TOP 3 WINNER'S

(Design Team Favorites)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

#16 Kaijan-arkea

#21 Mandy

#31 LauW

Please be sure to grab your Top 3 winner's badge from our sidebar for your blogs.

AND NOW . . . (chosen by Inlinkz) the WINNER of Challenge #15

and the $10 Dies R Us Gift Voucher is:

#8 Kathy

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please email Darlene (akadafney@yahoo.com) before the start of our January 1st challenge for your Dies R Us Store prize code. It would be helpful if you'd type DRU Challenge #15 Winner in the Subject Line. And, don't forget to grab your Winner's Badge from our sidebar.

We have a brand NEW CHALLENGE beginning today ...

we hope you'll come join in the fun!

Our theme is: ANYTHING GOES

(remember you must use dies on your creation)

Monday, December 1, 2014

Dies R Us Facebook 1000 Likes Event Winners!

ATTENTION PLEASE

**** We Have Winners! ****
Thanks so much to everyone who took part in our 1000 Likes Event over on our Facebook Page.

*** Drum Roll Please ***
The winner's of a $10 gift voucher to the Dies R Us Store are:
Terri Rodrique... Voucher awarded!
Darla Smith
Karen Vergin ... Voucher awarded!
Congratulations!

Please email Darlene at akadafney@yahoo.com for your gift voucher codes!

Please scroll down for our current WINTER WONDERLAND CHALLENGE!

Challenge #15 - Winter Wonderland

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! Thanks so much for participating in our 'Christmas' challenge! I can't tell you how thrilled we were to have so many entries!! We are so happy you've come to join us again today!

Congratulations again to the 'Christmas' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts

in conjunction with

Winter Wonderland
That's right ... Anything Goes (using your dies) -
WINTER related!

You are not limited to just cards! As long as you are using die cuts you can get wonderfully creative making holiday decorations, 3d projects, layouts ... feel free to think outside the box then come share it with us! We can't wait to see what you create!

OMG! Just wait until you see what the ladies of Team A have created for your inspiration!

But before I share those creations with you, it is with a sad heart that Team A Design Team member Gracie is having to step down from the team. Health and family issues have made it difficult for Gracie recently and it is in her best interest to take a step back. We will miss her kindness and talent here on the Dies R Us Team! We wish her all the best!

Now, let's take a peek at those Team A inspirational designs . . .

Jenny

Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set
Spellbinders Nestabilities A2 Devine Eleoquence

Maria

Taylored Expressions Snowflake Border
Darice-Embossing Essentials
Little B-Holiday
Elizabeth Craft Designs

Vicki

Avery Elle Elle-ments Noel Die
Memory Box Hayden Twigs Die
Memory Box Snowflake Sprig Die
Prima Dies Lacy Flower

Barbara

Spellbinders Nestabilities- Standard Circle, Small (7 dies)
Spellbinders Nestabilities- Classic Scalloped Circle, Small (6 dies)
Cheery Lynn - Snowflowers #2
Impression Obsession - Small Snowflake Set
Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Xmas Lace
Impression Obsession - Fir Tree Border
Impression Obsession - Pine Sprig Cluster
Memory box - Crystalline Border

WOW! What beautiful inspiration ladies! Remember, if you'd like more information on the teams creations just click on their name to go to their personal blogs for all the details.

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: December 13th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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Challenge 14 Winner and Top 3

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

WOW! What a fabulous turn out we had for our Christmas challenge! So many amazing creations and wonderful inspiration for all to share! Thanks so much for being a part of our challenges!!

Now, onto our winners!

Our TOP 3 WINNER'S

(Design Team Favorites)

Norma

Ani

Ann Chuang

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please be sure to grab your Top 3 winner's badge from our sidebar for your blogs.

AND NOW . . .the WINNER of Challenge #14
(chosen by Inlinkz)

and the $10 Dies R Us Gift Voucher is:

#93 Carol Dunham

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please email Darlene (akadafney@yahoo.com) before the start of our December 15th challenge for your Dies R Us Store prize code. It would be helpful if you'd type DRU Challenge #14 Winner in the Subject Line. And, don't forget to grab your Winner's Badge from our sidebar.

We have a brand NEW CHALLENGE beginning today ...

we hope you'll come join in the fun!

Our theme is: WINTER WONDERLAND

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Challenge #14 - Christmas

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! Thanks so much for participating in our 'Thankful' challenge ... wonderful inspiration from all!! We are so happy you've come to join us again today!

Congratulations again to the 'Thankful' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts

in conjunction with

Christmas
That's right ... Anything Goes (using your dies) - Christmas!

You are not limited to just cards! As long as you are using die cuts you can get wonderfully creative making holiday decorations, 3d projects, layouts ... feel free to think outside the box then come share it with us! We can't wait to see what you create!

OMG! Just wait until you see what the ladies of Team B have created for your inspiration!
Let's take a peek ...

Robin

Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Picture Perfect

Alicia

Spellbinders Modern Stationary

Memory Box Bristol Snowflake

Memory Box New Castle Snowflake

Memory Box Small Globe Ornament

Sherri

Taylored Expressions Picket Fence Border
Impression Obsession Fir Trees
Impression Obsession Small Snowflakes
Cheery Lynn Christmas Light Swag
Memory Box Manor House

Diane

Cheery Lynn Designs Icicles Border

Cheery Lynn Designs Holly Lace Flourish

Poppystamps Small Madison Window

Impression Obsession Fir Trees

Spellbinders Nestabilities Snowflake View

Mikha

Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Old Swedish Lace

Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Spruce

Spellbinders - Nestabilities - Elegant Ovals

WOW! What beautiful inspiration ladies! Remember, if you'd like more information on the teams creations just click on their name to go to their personal blogs for all the details.

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: November 28th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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Challenge #13 Winner and Top 3

It's time once again to announce the winner's of our challenge! But, before I do, I just want to express how THANKFUL we are to have all of you joining in our challenges. We strive to inspire YOU and in return you continue to inspire US!! Thanks so much!

Now onto the winners!

Our TOP 3 WINNER'S

chosen by Team A are:

#7 - NanaConnie

#18 Marlene

#20 Elly

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please be sure to grab your Top 3 winner's badge from our sidebar for your blogs.

AND NOW . . .the WINNER of Challenge #13

and the $10 Dies R Us Gift Voucher is:

#16 Olga

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please email Darlene (akadafney@yahoo.com) before the start of our December 1st challenge for your Dies R Us Store prize code. It would be helpful if you'd type DRU Challenge #13 Winner in the Subject Line. And, don't forget to grab your Winner's Badge from our sidebar.

We have a brand NEW CHALLENGE beginning today ...

we hope you'll come join in the fun!

Our theme is: CHRISTMAS

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Challenge #13 - Thankful

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! We are so happy you've come to join us!

Congratulations again to the 'Halloween' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts

in conjunction with

Being Thankful
(i.e. Thanksgiving, Thankful, Give Thanks, Thank-You)

Let's see what the ladies of Team A have created for your inspiration ...

Graciellie

Spellbinders - Nestabilities - A2 Tranquil Moments
Cheery Lynn - English Tea Party Doily
Spellbinders - D-Lites - Decorative Wrought Iron
Spellbinders Donna Salazar Collection - Carnation Creations
Poppystamps - Dies - Pine Garland
Avery Elle - Elle-ments Dies - Simply Tags: Everyday

Maria

Dees-Distinctivley-Dies--Board-3
Impression-Obsession--Small-Deer

Cheery Lynn Designs Fall Pumpkins Memory-Box--Resting-Birds

RETIRED--Memory-Box-Dies--Delicate-Branch-Frame

Barbara

Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Edwin Lace
Magnolia DooHickey's Cutting Dies - Heart Swirl
Die-Namites - Spring Blossoms
Cheery Lynn - Flourish Leaf Strip
Spellbinders Nestabilities- Petite Oval, Large (6 dies)

Vicki

Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Designs Spanish Collection - Granada
Memory Box Twiggy Tree
Paper Smooches Paint Palette
Spellbinders Fall Foliage
Spellbinders Foliage Flourish
Taylored Expressions Banner Stacklets 1

Jenny

LaLa-Land - Rolled Rose Small Medium Set
Die-Versions Whispers - Old Oak Leaves
Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Gold-Elements One
Impression Obsession Dies - Thanks Word

Just BEAUTIFUL ladies!!!
REMEMBER ... For more detailed information on these fabulous creations, just click on the designers name to visit their blog. Also, for your convenience, the ladies have linked back to the store with each of the dies they have used on their creations today.

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: November 13th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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Challenge #12 Winner and Top 3

WOW! What FABULOUS Halloween inspiration you have all shared! So many cute & spooky creations ... you sure are making the design team ladies work hard at choosing the winners! LOL!

But, they have somehow managed to narrow it down and here are today's TOP 3 winners:

#15 Norma

#21 Lau W

#14 Celine

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please be sure to grab your Top 3 winner's badge from our sidebar for your blogs.

AND NOW . . .the WINNER of Challenge #12

and the $10 Dies R Us Gift Voucher is:

#8 Carole Ann

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please email Darlene (akadafney@yahoo.com) before the start of our November 15th challenge for your Dies R Us Store prize code. It would be helpful if you'd type DRU Challenge #12 Winner in the Subject Line. And, don't forget to grab your Winner's Badge from our sidebar.

We have a brand NEW CHALLENGE beginning today ...

we hope you'll come join in the fun!

Our theme is: THANKFUL

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Challenge #12 - Halloween

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! We are so happy you've come to join us!

Congratulations again to the 'Gift Tag' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts

in conjunction with

HALLOWEEN

(Halloween Colors, Spiders & Cobwebs, Goodie Bags, Anything Halloween Related)

Wait until you see what our Team B ladies have created to help inspire you . . .

Sherri

Taylored Expressions Gothic Window Accessories
Memory Box Harvest Moon Tree

Mikha

Spellbinders - Resplendent Rectangles
Magnolia Doohickey's - Paris Night

Robin

Taylored Expressions - 13 Deadend Drive

Memory Box - DeLacie Border

Memory Box - A Bunch Of Bats

Spellbinders - Labels Twenty Five

Diane

Spellbinders Halloween Fence Scenes and Shapes

Cheery Lynn Designs Birch Tree w/Critters

Alicia

Spellbinders Label 1
Die-Versions Sweet Petites Black Widow
Taylored Expressions Spiderweb Border

WOWZA!!!! Fabulous inspiration ladies!

REMEMBER ... For more detailed information on these fabulous creations, just click on the designers name to visit their blog. Also, for your convenience, the ladies have linked back to the store with each of the dies they have used on their creations today.

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: October 28th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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Challenge #11 Winner and Top 3

BEAUTIFUL tags everyone!

Thanks for some wonderful inspiration on tag making!

Let's get right on to announcing our winner's!

Our Team A ladies have chosen the following as our

TOP 3 Winners ...

#5 - Kathy Jo

#12 - Inger

#1 - Karen H.

Please be sure to grab your winner's badge from our sidebar for your blogs and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

AND NOW . . .the WINNER of Challenge #11

and the $10 Dies R Us Gift Voucher is:

#10 - Lisa F

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please email Darlene (akadafney@yahoo.com) before the start of our November 1st challenge for your Dies R Us Store prize code. It would be helpful if you'd type DRU Challenge #11 Winner in the Subject Line. And, don't forget to grab your Winner's Badge from our sidebar.

We have a brand NEW CHALLENGE beginning today ...

we hope you'll come join in the fun!

Our theme is: HALLOWEEN

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Challenge #11 - Gift Tags

Hello Dies R Us Fans!

Welcome back to another fun challenge here at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog! We are so happy you've come to join us!

Congratulations again to the 'Fall Festival' challenge winners!
(PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WINNER'S POST)

Today our challenge is for you to use your die cuts
in conjunction with a

Gift Tag
(i.e. Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings, Halloween Goodie Handouts, Christmas ... you get the idea.)

Let's see what the ladies from Team A have created to inspire you ...

Now, it's YOUR turn!

Entry DEADLINE: October 13th - Midnight (EST)

WINNER'S PRIZE: $10 Voucher to the Dies R Us Store.

For your convenience ... here's a quick review of the rules:

MUST USE DIE CUTS on your creation.
DIRECT link to your creation, not your entire blog.
LINK BACK to our DRU Challenge Blog in your post.
ENTRY LIMIT: 3
NO BACKLINKING (a creation made prior to our challenge posting)
No limit to sharing with other challenges.

Thanks for joining our challenge fun and HAPPY CUTTING!

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