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Monday, April 18, 2011

April monthly challenge Round 2!

Can you believe how fast we are zooming through April as Easter is almost upon us and we are coming to the close of another monthly challenge. And what a challenge it has been this month with paper piecing!

Here's a little re-cap on the rules: Create a project with atleast one paper pieced element using at least 75% Imaginisce products. Upload your project to the Linkitz at the bottom of this post by april 25th. Winner will be announced here on the blog, May 2nd!

CHALLENGE PRIZE:
Our challenge winner will take home
a complete i-top package valued at $75
or a range of popular collections to the same value.

 
Today we'd like to share with you some inspiration for the challenge from a few of our wonderful design team members... we know you will enjoy the inspiring projects they have created! And don't forget to stop by the wonderful entries we have already recieved.



by Shemaine Smith


by Michelle Unruh





by Penny Smith



by Keely Yowler



by Tracey Taylor




by Melinda Spinks

We're giving away:
The i-rock and accessories
just for leaving  a comment on today's post!
(Winner will be announced on Friday)





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65 comments:

  1. GabyCreates.comApril 18, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Amazing creations WOW!!! I am specially wowed my Melinda Spink's card!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I dont know which one I love the most...its so hard to chose. the owl card is so clever, and the overalls card is inspiration! and the layouts, it would be impossible to pick my favourite.

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  3. Suzy NurmainyApril 18, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Fabulous projects everyone! Love Melinda's card! it's so pretty with all those layers details!

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  4. Nicole DoironApril 18, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I love all the projects, but Melinda Spink's card is absolutely beautiful! Soooo creative!

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  5. Christina HoffmanApril 18, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    These are all amazing projects, but Melinda Spinks' project is simply amazing! I love how clean it is, yet very detailed without going overboard. Great job to all!!!

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  6. craftymom205April 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Great projects. Thanks for the inspiration.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  7. TraceyApril 18, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    These are fabulous projects!! Love them!!

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  8. comopark1886April 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Wow! These are beautiful layouts & cards!

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  9. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    WOW, projects are gorgeous!!! Lots of inspiration, hopefully I can get something made for the challenge!

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  10. DrayiaApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Nice LOs and Cards. I love making cards. Thanks for the inspireation.

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  11. Kelly MassmanApril 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration! :-)

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  12. Becky MooreApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I think all the projects are terrific! Makes me jealous!!

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  13. Jessica NavarroApril 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I just love seeing all this amazing inspiration! Fabulous work ladies!

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  14. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    This is a great way to start Monday...thanks for sharing these awesome projects

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  15. JamieApril 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks for the reminder!! The projects from the DT are wonderful!

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  16. Cynthia BaldwinApril 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Wonderful projects! I especially love Melinda's card- so beautiful! Thanks for sharing, ladies!

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  17. Holly and little peopleApril 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Wow, these projects are all amazing. I wish I had more time to participate, but good job for everyone who has and does.

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  18. {VICKI}April 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Great projects
    tfs

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  19. mimisimonApril 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Just love that Beachy layout!

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  20. BrettApril 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks for the reminder, looks like there are some great projects! I am still trying to come up with an idea for it!

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  21. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love the owl, I love how kitsch he looks

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  22. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Looking at all these great projects has inspired me to paper piece Easter cards using my cricut today. Thanks for a shot of inspiration!

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  23. pdrncApril 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Awesome projects. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize!!

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  24. LizApril 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I need to get mine posted soon I will...

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  25. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomApril 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Very cute project I am so excited to see more examples.. Great job on the DT samples.

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  26. CherieApril 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Great projects!! I am going to have to get going on making something for this challenge!! Your DT is amazing. I love stopping by everyday for the amazing inspiration!!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  27. tomiannieApril 18, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Such great inspiration!

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  28. connieApril 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    beautiful projects! thanks for sharing.

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  29. HeatherApril 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Gorgeous examples! I love the cute overalls card!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. AmyApril 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Such great work~I love Shemaine's owl card!!

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  31. TonaApril 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Wow! What great projects! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  32. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I Love all projects!! Great!!

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  33. Erica HettwerApril 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Adorable projects!!!

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  34. KimberliApril 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Great projects by everyone, Melinda's card is just gorgeous!!

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  35. DoTheDayApril 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Thank you for sharing, always a source of so much inspiration

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  36. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Great projects! thanks for the inspiration!
    Kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com

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  37. Kellee the CaffeinatedApril 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    omg i loooove the owl!!!!
    kellee.monster@gmail.com

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  38. AngelApril 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I have never tried paper piecing before. I do love the DT projects. Thanks for all you do to inspire me to be better crafter.
    Angel

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  39. Jill RuggApril 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Great projects! I love the LO's!

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  40. littlenApril 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    amazing, beautiful projects. thanks to all for sharing.

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  41. Auntie EmApril 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    All the LOs and cards are so pretty and imaginative! Paper piecing adds so much to a design.
    Thank you for sharing and inspiring! :)

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  42. JudyApril 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win and for providing inspiration to me!

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  43. nadineApril 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    All of the projects are adorable, but I do have to say Melinda the layers and intricate cuts on your project is absolutely phenomenal. Thanks to the design team for all of your inspiration.

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  44. Nita K.April 18, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I think all the projects are awesome. Melinda's is truly special. Caught my eye right away!

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  45. paperpapierApril 18, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    great projects and stunning results..!

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  46. LucyApril 19, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Really great projects! I would love to try out the irock :)

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  47. IrisApril 19, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Cute, cute, cute projects. Thanks for a chance to win an irock. Iris

    isoscia at aol dot com

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  48. ScrapycandyApril 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Melinda's project is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  49. StephanieApril 19, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Great projects--love those overalls :)

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  50. Moondust47April 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Wow that missing you card is amazing. Just looking at it makes me think the creator has a great deal of vision and patience!

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  51. SuzanneApril 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful projects. I had no idea the irock was so versatile.

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  52. Jea9LearyApril 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh how great they all are. So much talent!!

    Jeanine
    http://papercraftingorprozac.blogspot.com/

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  53. mitchmacApril 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Such fantastic projects - awesome!

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  54. BarbaraApril 19, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    What gorgeous cards! I love those sweet little overalls.

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  55. Living in La La LandApril 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Great projects! I love the Owl Card, the eyes are amazing!

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  56. SharonApril 19, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Oh my gosh! How beautiful al;l of these projects are!!! :)
    anmeron at alabamabroadband dot net

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  57. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Great projects. Good luck everyone
    Club Contest

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  58. JustYolieApril 20, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Fabulous projects, thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.

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  59. KimApril 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wow there is just some amazing work in this post! I love the overalls, but that pink card with all of the little pieces and the white penwork--just beautiful!

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  60. kirstenApril 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Awesome projects!

    Hope I can catch the good luck charm this time (for the i-rock). Lol!

    Good luck everyone.

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  61. KellyGApril 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Great projects, thanks for the inspiration!

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  62. PamkApril 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    great projects. Love the owl.

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  63. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Super projects - such amazing inspiration!

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  64. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Absolutely ADORABLE projects! I just love the overall's! cute, Cute, CUTE!

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  65. SarahApril 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Great projects! I am so inspired!
    Sarah
    craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
    craftingwithsarah@gmail.com

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