Pre Crop Challenge!

Tomorrow is THE DAY! BUT…we have a surprise for you

Anyone scrapping tonight???  How about a pre-crop challenge from Designer Shaunte Wadley?

Now this might just be the cutest stocking stuffer EVER!

Shaunte used a piece of the David Tutera Celebrate Cardmaking System Step 2 Layer and, folded it in half and adhered it over the top of the Chapstick.

Next, embellish! A David Tutera Celebrate STep 3 Tag would be perfect.  Yep…everything comes PRE-EMBOSSED for you! Just pop ‘em out of the package sand and you are ready to go. Even the birdie is from the David Tutera Celebrate step 3 line, too!

Last, but not least, a fun sentiment. Chappy Holidays! Wouldn’t this be cute for Chappy Birthday, too?

SO…for this challenge, you need to create a  small gift item. It doesn’t have to be chapstick but it can be any little stocking stuffer you want…it just needs to be some kind of   itty bitty cute little gift. We will post all the rules tomorrow morning and a master challenge list for you.

The winner of this challenge will win a  BRAND NEW David Tutera Celebrate cardmaking system goodie pack so you can easily recreate fun projects like this.

Please note you can use ANY Core for this project, not just the David Tutera Celebrate line. If you have our Cut & Emboss collection, that size would be perfect for this, too.  If all fails, cut yours down to size or use some scraps.

Ribbon is from our friends over at May Arts.

RULES:

Challenges must use the Linkinz below (. If you do not have a blog, please
feel free to use Photobucket or Flickr or any other photo sharing sight that
provides links. Challenges must include {any kind of} Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock.
You may NOT combine this challenge with any of the other HCC challenges but
you may complete this challenge as many times as you like.  We do ask that since our designers put so much time into those projects that this is newly created just for our HCC crop. You must link by
8 pm, December 2nd (Sunday). All winners must email
ellen_sosnoski@coredinations.com by DECEMBER 12th with their name, address,
phone number and prize the won in the subject line. For ex.: Core’dinations
Crop Tillie Prize pack Winner.

ADD YOUR LINK HERE!!!!! ======>

Are you ready?!

We are!

We are gearing up for our SECOND Hard Core Crop and it starts soon so gather up those supplies and your Core’dinations Cardstock because we have TONS of challenges for you. AND they are all Holiday related. Cards, sketches, layouts, tags, fun little projects…you name it…we got it to get you ready for your holiday season.

AND we have our FIRST gift for you!  Our Hard Core Cropper Blinkie. And it’s all dressed up and ready to go, too!

Wear it proud on your blogs and Facebook and come back here and let me know so I can put you in to win our FIRST prize pack.  Don’t forget to link up where you put it because we do random checks. You don’t want to be on Santa’s Naughty list, do you?

Just right click on the image below and copy the link or save it to your computer. Or here is the direct link to copy and paste:

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt330/CoredinationsDT/CoreBlinkie_HCCropperChristmas_300pix1.gif

Now for some deets on the crop so you know how to manage your time that weekend week.

Challenges will be posted starting November 24th (Saturday) and November 25th (Sunday). You will have ONE WEEK to complete challenges. They must be uploaded using inLinkz on the designers individual blogs (don’t worry we will have a master list here for you). You MUST use Core on your projects . You can do each challenge as many times as you like but you cannot combine them. We do ask that since we put a lot of time into planning this event that challenges are newly created for this event.

We will post a shopping list here for you soon but you shouldn’t need much more than you have in your stash. Like I said, you must use Core so make sure you stock up on that.

We started the Facebook Event Page HERE so make sure you RSVP. Even if you aren’t sure, I would suggest saying “yes” so you can get updates when we post challenges, etc.  And we are chatting up a storm over there and we had a ton of fun last time getting to know each other. It’s a great way to “meet” fellow scrappers from ALL over the world!

That’s it for now. Just get ready for the 24th!

Any questions just ask!

AND if you aren’t a Hard Core Crafter, PLEASE sign up here! We have tons of perks like sneak peeks (wink wink there might be some coming soon with CHA right around the corner) and EXCLUSIVE videos. AND there just might be an EXCLUSIVE challenge in there for the crop. Just saying there might be

Hard Core Guest Designer Kristine Davidson

Are you cropping Hard Core Style???

Challenges are posted HERE and our Facebook Event page is HERE! Come join the fun!

Our  second Guest Designer for the Hard Core Crop, Kristine Davidson!

Here is all little bit about Kristine and don’t forget to check out her Sketch Challenge for the crop here.

Kristine Davidson lives in Quispamsis New Brunswick, Canada with her scrap supportive husband Stephen of 11 years, and their 11 year old cat Eddie often seen in her scrapbook pages! She works full time as a sales and service agent for an airline and loves to spend her spare time enjoying browsing online, creating, and watching her favorite reality shows! Kristine has been an avid scrapbooker for over 6 years and addicted to pop dots, diecuts and paper!  She loves a good sketch challenge and the outcome of creating that perfect page! Kristine is the founder of Creative Scrappers and the publisher of the Creating with Sketches eBook.You can visit Kristine’s personal blog here. Make sure to check out her Creative Scrappers sketch challenge blog as well!

Here is the direct link to her awesome sketch challenge using the sketch below!

Here is the Master Challenge list for you….Remember you have until July 22nd at midnight EST to get things linked to the appropriate Designer blog.

Remember Crop Rules posted are HERE (they are copied and pasted below, too) and Guest Designer information is posted HERE.

We have the DT Member listed, what the challenge is, and the Core Prize pack being offered.  Cards are welcome, too! Just make sure you follow the challenge guidelines of the challenge.

Day 1 July 17th
1. Lydia -Ad challenge – Chocolate Box
2. Kim -Trendy things- White wash
3. Char -Antiquing- Core Essentials
4. Debbie – Cardstock only- Core Essentials
5. Jennifer -Strip It- Challenge- Core-prize pack
6. Melissa-handmade embellishment challenge- Vintage Cardstock
7. Andrea- Core Die Cut challenge – Core Cuts

Day 2 July 18th
8. Lydia- Color Challenge – Spotted Collection
9. Ellen – Pinterest Challenge – Glitter Silk
10. Char – journalling – Core essentials
12. Debbie- All Cardstock Challenge – Core Amour
13. Cari – scoring challenge- Tim Holtz Kraft Core
14. Kristine – sketch – Core Prize pack

Designers should have their challenges posted first thing in the morning (without unforeseen technical difficulties) but we are using the linkitz thing for the first time  (or at least I am, lol) so keep checking back and as they get posted… I will update  this list as we get going.

Thanks so much and we couldn’t be more EXCITED!

See some guidelines below:

The crop dates are July 17th through the 22nd 2012. Designers will be posting their challenges on their individual blogs on Tuesday, July17th. We have designers from all over the world so please be patient as the time zones will vary but they will do their best to have them up first thing Tuesday Morning.

Challenges will be posted on Day 1 and Day 2 and you will have through Sunday Night, July 22nd at midnight EST to get them posted. Schedule posted Monday. All questions should be directed to the Core blog to THIS post or on our Facebook Hard Core Crop page here.

Each Designer will post their challenge on their blog with Linkitz. You will need to link your project to that post, again, by midnight EST July 22nd, 2012.  This way you can post your projects on your blog, Flicker, Pinterest, Photobucket or whatever photo sharing site you use and then just link them. We will have a master challenge list here on the Core Blog for you so that you can keep track of all the challenges easily. Challenges will be for layouts and cards so everyone will be able to find some challenges they will enjoy. All you need is Core’dinations Cardstock. You must use Core on your creations to be eligible. Each designer will highlight a certain line of Core but you can use any kind you wish for that challenge as long as it is Core’dinations.

We will also be posting tidbits and fun stuff on our Facebook Event page HERE so stay close because we will have some fun random challenges going on there throughout the week, too!

SO…how do you win some Core???

Designers will pick an entry from their blog to win the Core’dinations Cardstock designated that day. Our team is looking for creative uses for Core (and other things like following rules, etc). Get creative and show off you use that Core’dinations Cardstock!

On (or around)July 27th, 2012, a master list of winners will be posted on the Core blog so please make sure you check back then to see if you won!  (Designers will be posting on their individual blogs as well). The more challenges you participate in, the better you chances of winning! You may do each challenge as many times as you wish but you may not combine challenges. We also ask since our Designers and Team have put a lot of time in to this crop that these are newly created projects just for this event.

So get those photos printed…stock up on adhesive…we are ready!

Please Welcome Jennifer Edwardson!

Are you cropping Hard Core Style???

Challenges posted HERE and our Facebook Event page is HERE! Come join the fun!

Are you ready?! Below you will see list of all the challenges.

Make sure you read the guidelines, too!

We split them up between two days (the 17th and 18th) to give you guys some breathing room and a chance to get organized.  We will have this post updated with links as challenges get posted so you can come back here and find your way easily. Remember you have until July 22nd at midnight EST to get things linked to the appropriate Designer blog.

Remember Crop Rules posted are HERE (they are copied and pasted below, too) and Guest Designer information is posted HERE.

We have the DT Member listed, what the challenge is, and the Core Prize pack being offered.  Cards are welcome, too! Just make sure you follow the challenge guidelines of the challenge.

Day 1 July 17th
1. Lydia -Ad challenge – Chocolate Box
2. Kim -Trendy things- White wash
3. Char -Antiquing- Core Essentials
4. Debbie – Cardstock only- Core Essentials
5. Jennifer -Strip It- Challenge- Core-prize pack
6. Melissa-handmade embellishment challenge- Vintage Cardstock
7. Andrea- Core Die Cut challenge – Core Cuts

Day 2 July 18th
8. Lydia- Color Challenge – Spotted Collection
9. Ellen – Pinterest Challenge – Glitter Silk
10. Char – journalling – Core essentials
12. Debbie- All Cardstock Challenge – Core Amour
13. Cari – scoring challenge- Tim Holtz Kraft Core
14. Kristine – sketch – Core Prize pack

Designers should have their challenges posted first thing in the morning (without unforeseen technical difficulties) but we are using the linkitz thing for the first time  (or at least I am, lol) so keep checking back and as they get posted… I will update  this list as we get going.

Thanks so much and we couldn’t be more EXCITED!

See some guidelines below:

The crop dates are July 17th through the 22nd 2012. Designers will be posting their challenges on their individual blogs on Tuesday, July17th. We have designers from all over the world so please be patient as the time zones will vary but they will do their best to have them up first thing Tuesday Morning.

Challenges will be posted on Day 1 and Day 2 and you will have through Sunday Night, July 22nd at midnight EST to get them posted. Schedule posted Monday. All questions should be directed to the Core blog to THIS post or on our Facebook Hard Core Crop page here.

Each Designer will post their challenge on their blog with Linkitz. You will need to link your project to that post, again, by midnight EST July 22nd, 2012.  This way you can post your projects on your blog, Flicker, Pinterest, Photobucket or whatever photo sharing site you use and then just link them. We will have a master challenge list here on the Core Blog for you so that you can keep track of all the challenges easily. Challenges will be for layouts and cards so everyone will be able to find some challenges they will enjoy. All you need is Core’dinations Cardstock. You must use Core on your creations to be eligible. Each designer will highlight a certain line of Core but you can use any kind you wish for that challenge as long as it is Core’dinations.

We will also be posting tidbits and fun stuff on our Facebook Event page HERE so stay close because we will have some fun random challenges going on there throughout the week, too!

SO…how do you win some Core???

Designers will pick an entry from their blog to win the Core’dinations Cardstock designated that day. Our team is looking for creative uses for Core (and other things like following rules, etc). Get creative and show off you use that Core’dinations Cardstock!

On (or around)July 27th, 2012, a master list of winners will be posted on the Core blog so please make sure you check back then to see if you won!  (Designers will be posting on their individual blogs as well). The more challenges you participate in, the better you chances of winning! You may do each challenge as many times as you wish but you may not combine challenges. We also ask since our Designers and Team have put a lot of time in to this crop that these are newly created projects just for this event.

So get those photos printed…stock up on adhesive…we are ready!

NEW Release time!

It is NEW RELEASE TIME!

But don’t forget about our Hard Core Crop going on!

Challenges posted HERE and our Facebook Event page is HERE!

Have you seen our BRAND NEW Kraft Core Seasonal Impressions collection? Great color collections for every season and favorite time of the year with core’dinating embossed sentiments.

AND our specialty collections are now available in 6×6! Wahoooooo!

Same great Core’dinations Cardstock but in a convenient size.

We are shipping now so ask your favorite retailer to order these.

They are perfect for cardmakers AND paper crafters.

Master Schedule Challenge List

Are you ready?!

Tomorrow is the day for challenges to be posted! We split them up between two days (the 17th and 18th) to give you guys some breathing room and a chance to get organized.  We will have this post updated with links as challenges get posted so you can come back here and find your way easily. Remember you have until July 22nd at midnight EST to get things linked to the appropriate Designer blog.

Remember Crop Rules posted are HERE (they are copied and pasted below, too) and Guest Designer information is posted HERE.

We have the DT Member listed, what the challenge is, and the Core Prize pack being offered.  Cards are welcome, too! Just make sure you follow the challenge guidelines of the challenge.

Day 1 July 17th
1. Lydia -Ad challenge – Chocolate Box
2. Kim -Trendy things- White wash
3. Char -Antiquing- Core Essentials
4. Debbie – Cardstock only- Core Essentials
5. Jennifer -Strip It- Challenge- Core-prize pack
6. Melissa-handmade embellishment challenge- Vintage Cardstock
7. Andrea- Core Die Cut challenge – Core Cuts

Day 2 July 18th
8. Lydia- Color Challenge – Spotted Collection
9. Ellen – Pinterest Challenge – Glitter Silk
10. Char – journalling – Core essentials
12. Debbie- All Cardstock Challenge – Core Amour
13. Cari – scoring challenge- Tim Holtz Kraft Core
14. Kristine – sketch – Core Prize pack

Designers should have their challenges posted first thing in the morning (without unforeseen technical difficulties) but we are using the linkitz thing for the first time  (or at least I am, lol) so keep checking back and as they get posted… I will update  this list as we get going.

Thanks so much and we couldn’t be more EXCITED!

See some guidelines below:

The crop dates are July 17th through the 22nd 2012. Designers will be posting their challenges on their individual blogs on Tuesday, July17th. We have designers from all over the world so please be patient as the time zones will vary but they will do their best to have them up first thing Tuesday Morning.

Challenges will be posted on Day 1 and Day 2 and you will have through Sunday Night, July 22nd at midnight EST to get them posted. Schedule posted Monday. All questions should be directed to the Core blog to THIS post or on our Facebook Hard Core Crop page here.

Each Designer will post their challenge on their blog with Linkitz. You will need to link your project to that post, again, by midnight EST July 22nd, 2012.  This way you can post your projects on your blog, Flicker, Pinterest, Photobucket or whatever photo sharing site you use and then just link them. We will have a master challenge list here on the Core Blog for you so that you can keep track of all the challenges easily. Challenges will be for layouts and cards so everyone will be able to find some challenges they will enjoy. All you need is Core’dinations Cardstock. You must use Core on your creations to be eligible. Each designer will highlight a certain line of Core but you can use any kind you wish for that challenge as long as it is Core’dinations.

We will also be posting tidbits and fun stuff on our Facebook Event page HERE so stay close because we will have some fun random challenges going on there throughout the week, too!

SO…how do you win some Core???

Designers will pick an entry from their blog to win the Core’dinations Cardstock designated that day. Our team is looking for creative uses for Core (and other things like following rules, etc). Get creative and show off you use that Core’dinations Cardstock!

On (or around)July 27th, 2012, a master list of winners will be posted on the Core blog so please make sure you check back then to see if you won!  (Designers will be posting on their individual blogs as well). The more challenges you participate in, the better you chances of winning! You may do each challenge as many times as you wish but you may not combine challenges. We also ask since our Designers and Team have put a lot of time in to this crop that these are newly created projects just for this event.

So get those photos printed…stock up on adhesive…we are ready!

Want to Guest Design For Core?

Here is  your chance!

During our Hard Core Crop, we will be looking for a Guest Designer for Core’dinations Cardstock for the next THREE months!

Hard Core Cropper Rules in here!

We need to post some rules and guidelines to get things started for our FIRST Hard Core Crop next week. Who is psyched?!?!

Remember we have details on yesterday’s post here on how to win some Core before the crop even starts by promoting our Hard Core Cropper blinkie!

The crop dates are July 17th through the 22nd 2012. Designers will be posting their challenges on their individual blogs on Tuesday, July17th. We have designers from all over the world so please be patient as the time zones will vary but they will do their best to have them up first thing Tuesday Morning.

Challenges will be posted on Day 1 and Day 2 and you will have through Sunday Night, July 22nd at midnight EST to get them posted. Schedule posted Monday. All questions should be directed to the Core blog to THIS post or on our Facebook Hard Core Crop page here.

Each Designer will post their challenge on their blog with Linkitz. You will need to link your project to that post, again, by midnight EST July 22nd, 2012.  This way you can post your projects on your blog, Flicker, Pinterest, Photobucket or whatever photo sharing site you use and then just link them. We will have a master challenge list here on the Core Blog for you so that you can keep track of all the challenges easily. Challenges will be for layouts and cards so everyone will be able to find some challenges they will enjoy. All you need is Core’dinations Cardstock. You must use Core on your creations to be eligible. Each designer will highlight a certain line of Core but you can use any kind you wish for that challenge as long as it is Core’dinations.

We will also be posting tidbits and fun stuff on our Facebook Event page HERE so stay close because we will have some fun random challenges going on there throughout the week, too!

SO…how do you win some Core???

Designers will pick an entry from their blog to win the Core’dinations Cardstock designated that day. Our team is looking for creative uses for Core (and other things like following rules, etc). Get creative and show off you use that Core’dinations Cardstock!

On (or around)July 27th, 2012, a master list of winners will be posted on the Core blog so please make sure you check back then to see if you won!  (Designers will be posting on their individual blogs as well). The more challenges you participate in, the better you chances of winning! You may do each challenge as many times as you wish but you may not combine challenges. We also ask since our Designers and Team have put a lot of time in to this crop that these are newly created projects just for this event.

So get those photos printed…stock up on adhesive…we are ready!

Details on the Guest Designer Spot will be posted here on the blog tomorrow as well.

So how about a sneak of one of the challenges????

Happy Canada Day and 4th of July!

What a week!  We have Canada Day AND 4th of July this week!

And we will be on bit of a vacation from the blog, too. Time to spend some time with the family and friends BUT we will be back and in full force for the remainder of July.

We have our first EVER Hard Core Crop! A fun (and sticky;) ) product trade lined up AND, of course, CHA!

We are chatting away on Facebook HERE but don’t worry. If you don’t have Facebook we will have ALL the details here on our blog as well.  You don’t need Facebook to participate! All the challenges will be posted on our DT blogs and here.

So stay tuned for a jam packed July…you know us…we pack it in as much as we can. So stock up on that Core for the crop. You don’t need much….JUST Core’dinations Cardstock, photos, and maybe caffeine!

So for now..have a SAFE and HAPPY week!