Challenge 154 - Nature Inspired with Team Lou

Hello, time for another challenge here at Southern Girls.

This fortnight we have team Lou with the challenge “Nature”

Our awesome sponsors for this challenge are....

Polkadoodles

Krafters Cart

Thanks to Polkadoodles & Krafters Cart for providing images for our design team to use on their projects.

And here they are to inspire ....

Louise

Using Whimsy Stamps Rosetta

available from Krafters Cart

Alethea
using Winnie Sugar Sprinkles design sheet
from Polka Doodles

Julie
Using beautiful birdhouse 3 
by Polka Doodles

Karen O
Using Monster Fun stamp set by Gerda Steiner Designs
available at Krafters Cart

Kelly

Pretty little flowers

Wendy
Using 'For You With Love' Dies
Available From Krafter's Cart

Karen R
Using Fall Mice stamp set (Gerda Steiner Designs)
Available from Krafter's Cart

Tracy M

Using the Darling Buds - Primrose digital stamp from Polkadoodles

We look forward to seeing your creations

But PLEASE have a look at our rules before entering

There aren't many, but we have to discount so many entries

when the rules are not followed and we don't like having to delete

your gorgeous creations. So please, please follow our simple rules to enter

New creations only please ~ no backlinking

Please link directly to the post you're entering

Please remember ~ ONE entry only per person in Anything Goes Challenges, you may enter 3 projects in themed challenges but number from your second entry ie Louise #2 NZ.

Only NINE other challenges plus ours ~ TEN in total

If you are located in Australia or NZ please add your country to your link name.

No derivative artist images please, see header for details

You can make any papercraft creation you like, we love them all

WINNERS Retro Challenge - Buttons and Brads

Hi, welcome to our winners post for the retro Brads and Buttons challenge.

We were so thrilled with how many people played along with the challenge, thanks to all of you that joined in.

We just love to see your awesome projects!

Our winners for the challenge (chosen by random.org) are

winning the prize from Artfull crafts is...

#6 Karen Johnson

Winning the ppinkydolls prize is....

#11 Sarah Emily

Congratulations to you both.
To claim your prizes please email tracy{dot}rich{at}xtra{dot}co{dot}nz

Our top 5 this fortnight chosen by the lovely Kelly are.....

Some really lovely creations using some of those older embellishments... once upon a time I had a bajillion brads and buttons, so it's nice to see how you all used them in your projects! My top five for this challenge are:

1 - Gail K - I just loved your cohesive and pretty colour scheme....

2 - Bernadet - your shirt card was perfect to showcase buttons!

3 - Susan - your kitty was just adorable!

4 - Glennis - Just lovely to see so many buttons - and of course, a layout! :)

5 - Janine - just loved your fun wee boy card! Ik hield echt van de levendige uitstraling van de kaart

Well done ladies AWESOME work!

Remember to claim your top 5 badge from the side bar to display on your blog.

Thanks to everyone that played along with us.
Remember to join our current challenge HERE

Hugs and happy crafting

Louise and the Southern Girls Design Team

Challenge #153 ~ 3 or more pattern paper ~ Team Trace

Hello, time for another challenge here at Southern Girls.

This fortnight we have team Trace with the challenge “3 or more patterned papers”

Our awesome sponsor for this challenge is....

Crafts and Me

Thanks to Crafts and Me for providing images for our design team to use on their projects.

And here they are to inspire ....

Tracy

Using 'here Kitty Kitty' designed by Jeremiah Ketner for Crafts and me.

Sarah

Using Here Kitty Kitty

Christine

Meighan

using Annabelle designed by Hannah Lynn for Crafts and me

Clarinda

Using 'here Kitty Kitty' designed by Jeremiah Ketner for Crafts and me.

Michelle

Dawn

Cass

We look forward to seeing your creations

But PLEASE have a look at our rules before entering

There aren't many, but we have to discount so many entries

when the rules are not followed and we don't like having to delete

your gorgeous creations. So please, please follow our simple rules to enter

New creations only please ~ no backlinking

Please link directly to the post you're entering

Please remember ~ ONE entry only per person in Anything Goes Challenges, you may enter 3 projects in themed challenges but number from your second entry ie Louise #2 NZ.

Only NINE other challenges plus ours ~ TEN in total

If you are located in Australia or NZ please add your country to your link name.

No derivative artist images please, see header for details

You can make any papercraft creation you like, we love them all

Stitch Me Up Winners and Top 5 - Team Trace

WHOOOOO HOOOOOO

Here we are for our first winners post for 2017.

We have brand new badges for 2017 so if you are in the lucky line up, be sure to grab your badge and display on your side bar.

Our winners for this week are....

Robyn C  you win an image of your choice.

This was Robyn's entry....

And winning a 15Pound Voucher from Wild Orchid is....

House Of Borowski

Congratulations to you both.
To claim your prizes please email tracy{dot}rich{at}xtra{dot}co{dot}nz

The lovely Meighan chose our top 5 this week.

And our top five in no particular order are...

Celine....

Karasiowa....

Kathie NZ

Carol G NZ

Ingunn

Congratulations ladies :)

Ladies, your creations are wonderful, innovative,
creative and inspirational.

Welcome to the Southern Girls Winners Circle

Please take your Top 5 badge
and wear it on your blog with pride

Thanks to everyone that played along with us.
Remember to join our current challenge HERE

Hugs and happy crafting

Louise and the Southern Girls Design Team