Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas!

All of us gals here at Words 2 Craft By send our wishes for the merriest of Christmases!

We hope you share a blessed holiday celebration with loved ones, enjoy a few delicious seasonal treats... and a find a few crafting goodies in your stocking.


Speaking of crafting, should you have a little time to create this holiday season, our current holiday-themed challenge is open through January 2.

Our challenge words come to us from Kid-Quote-kiddie Benjamin:
I'm an angel at Christmas time, but the rest of the year I'm the real me. 

My card for hubby was inspired by our "pup" that we adopted from a local  animal rescue non-profit last fall. Brody is half Russell Terrier and has definitely gotten into the holiday spirit -- starting with rolling in the tinsel when we were decorating the tree... while trying his best to not get into presents that aren't for him!


Be Joyful!



Wednesday, December 12, 2018

W2CB #60: An Angel? Me?

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our last W2CB Challenge of 2018.

In December, it seems all our thoughts -- and actions -- turn to the holidays. While we adults try to cram 30-hours of tasks into 24-hour days, little ones try their very best to be good. With that in mind, this month's words come to us from 11-year-old Kid-Quote-kiddo Benjamin.

I'm an angel at Christmas time, but the rest of the year I'm the real me.

Sound like anyone you know? Let's see what our gals have for us this month. You'll see there are a few angel-specific interpretations, a kitty who just can't be good, a pup trying soooo very hard to be good, and a bunny whose thrown in the trying-to-be-good towel altogether... and is throwing snowballs instead.

Celeste
Bobbi
Jennifer
Kristina
Sybrina

Now, it's your turn to share your Benjamin-quote-inspired card/project with us for a chance to win this month's challenge. (And, yes, you can enter non-card projects... like Kristina's beautiful bookmark!) Our winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

W2CB Blessings Challenge Winner!!!

Happy December, all! Hope the holiday season is off to a great start for everyone.

The winner of our November/December Blessings Challenge is.... Darnell!



Congratulations, Darnell! We fell in love with your crisp CAS design and your wholehearted embrace of our blessings theme. Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]come to make prize arrangements.

Huge thanks to everyone who played along with our Blessings Challenge, including our Instagram participants. For some reason, I'm not being allowed to leave comments there... but please know your participation is much appreciated.

We'll be back next Wednesday with a new challenge and hope to see you all then. In the meantime, happy crafting!

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

W2CB #59: Blessings

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our November/December W2CB Challenge.

In November, thoughts turn to giving thanks. This month's words come to us from an Irish proverb.

When I count my blessings, I count you twice.


Here are a couple of blessings-inspired cards from our W2CB gals. And, as you can see from Jennifer's card, non-Thanksgiving, non-fall cards/projects are welcome.  :)

Celeste
Jennifer
Kristina
Sybrina

What blessing do you count twice? For whom would you like to make a heart-felt card/project? Share your card/project for a chance to win our challenge. Our winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

October Eves Winner Announced!!!

Sybrina here with our W2CB October/November Challenge winner.  :)

And... WOW! What a wonderful gallery of fall-inspired creations! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our October Eves challenge, including our Instagram participants for whom we were not able to leave comments.

This month's W2CB  Challenge Winner is... Cath of Inky Fingers, who created the gorgeous CAS card shown below!

Cath

Congratulations, Cath! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements.

Again, thanks to everyone who played along with us. We'll be back on Wednesday with a new November/December challenge.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

W2CB #58 - October Evenings Mid-Challenge Reminder

Hi there!  Bobbi here with your Words 2 Craft By mid-challenge reminder.

Listen!
The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, 
We have had our summer evenings,
now for October eves.  Humbert Wolfe

I love the colors of fall leaves!



Wednesday, October 10, 2018

W2CB #58: Now for October Eves

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our October/November W2CB Challenge.  :)

For this challenge, our words come to us from Humbert Wolfe.

Listen!
The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings,
now for October eves.

Let's see what our gals have for us... and, from the look of things, beautifully-colored leaves were a key inspiration. This month, we welcome Guest I-Teamer Bharati Nayudu from Homemade Happiness. Thanks so much for joining us, Bharati! From your gorgeous inking to that shimmery ribbon, this card is just sooooo pretty!!!!

Bharati

Bobbi

Jennifer
Kristina

Sybrina

There are so many things to enjoy in October: admiring fall leaves, going on fun hayrides, drinking yummy cider, walking through haunted houses, conquering corn  mazes, eating pumpkin pie, and carving jack-o-lanterns. And, then there's that little-known holiday called Halloween. LOL.

What does this month's quote inspire you to create? Share your card/project with us for a chance to win our challenge. The winner will receive a $10 e-certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.


Thursday, October 4, 2018

And Our W2CB Winner Is...

... Mindy Baxter who made this absolutely stunning autumn card!

Mindy

Congratulations, Mindy! Please contact me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail.com to make prize arrangements.

Our thanks to everyone who played along with our September/October Challenge. We'll be back with new words to craft by on Wednesday. Hope to see you then.  :)

Sunday, September 23, 2018

W2CB #57: Mid-Challenge Reminder

Hi, everyone! Sybrina popping in with a reminder that our September/October W2CB Challenge is open through Wednesday, October 3.

Our words for this month come to us from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Scroll down to see our DT's amazing cards and link up a project of your very own.

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.

See you in the W2CB Gallery.  :)

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

W2CB #57: When It Gets Crisp in the Fall

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our September/October W2CB Challenge.

Here in the Midwest, there's almost always a crispness in the air when the calendar turns to September. To commemorate the change in seasons, our words come to us from F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.

Let's see what our gals have for us this month... starting with Guest I-Teamer Karen Lechtworth, who blogs over at My Cup Runneth Over. Welcome, Karen! We're so glad you were able to join us for this challenge.  :)


Karen

Celeste
Jennifer
Kristina

Sybrina

So, what's your favorite thing about the fall? Share your fall-inspired card/project here for a chance to win our challenge. Our winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Who succeeded (98 and 3/4% guaranteed)?!?

And the winner of challenge #56 is:
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Bharati
We all loved the wonderful detail, hsading, and the super cute layout!  Bharati, please email us at cards.by.sybrina at gmail dot com to claim your prize!  Check back with us next week for our new  "crispy" challenge!!

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

W2CB #56: Challenge Reminder!

Hi, everyone!

Sybrina here with a quick reminder that there's a week to play along with our Dr. Seuss inspired challenge. Of course, there's a $10 gift certificate up for grabs to the e-tailer of the winner's choice.

Will you succeed? You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4% guaranteed.) Kid, you'll move mountains.

See you in the W2CB Gallery!

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

W2CB #56: 98 and 3/4% Guaranteed

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our August/September W2CB Challenge.

It seems crazy, but the school bells are ringing around here in just another week. So, this month's words come to us from Dr. Seuss.

Will you succeed? You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4% guaranteed.) Kid, you'll move mountains.

So, here are a few cards inspired by these words... starting with a card by Guest I-Team-er Sherry Hickey, who shares her passion for card making at Bits of Cheer. Thanks so much, Sherry, for joining us for this back-to-school challenge! Can't tell you how much your adorable card reminded me of an episode of Schoolhouse Rock.  :)

Sherry
Celeste
Sybrina
Is there a student (or educator) with a special place in your heart that's starting a new school year? A spouse? A child? A grandchild? A special friend?

Make a Dr. Seuss-inspired card/project for that special someone, and link it up here for a chance to win our challenge. Our winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.



Thursday, August 2, 2018

And the Winner Is....

.... Karen Letchworth, who created this flippin' awesome card!

Karen's Card

Congratulations, Karen! We loved your wonderful design, those pretty papers, and your gorgeous ribbon treatment. Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements.  :)

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our flip-flop challenge. We'll be back on Wednesday with some new words 2 craft by. See you then!

Saturday, July 21, 2018

W2CB #55 Mid-Challenge Reminder!

Hi, everyone!

Sybrina here with a quick reminder that our "Life is better in flip flops"-inspired challenge is on through August 1.



Hope to see you in our W2CB Gallery!

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

W2CB #55: Flip-Flopping Away

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our July/August W2CB Challenge.

Aaaah, summer.... Whether you're lounging by the pool or walking a sandy beach, this challenge's words are inspired by a summer true-ism.

Life's better in flip flops.

Let's see what our gals have for us this month.

Bobbi
Celeste
Jennifer
Sybrina

So, what do these words mean to you? Link up a flip-flop-inspired card/project for a chance to win our challenge. The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the e-tailer of her/his choice.



Friday, July 6, 2018

W2CB #54 Winner!!!

The winner of our Go-Where-You-Feel-the-Most-Alive Challenge is Sherry, who wowed us with the gorgeous colors, wonderful design, and fabric-covered chairs of her beach-inspired card!

Sherry of Bits of Cheer

Congratulations, Sherry! Please e-mail me at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements.  :)

Huge thanks to everyone who played along with our June/July Challenge! It was great fun learning about everyone's favorite places and spaces.

We'll be back on Wednesday with a summer-inspired challenge for July-August. See you then!

Saturday, June 23, 2018

W2CB #54: Mid-Challenge Reminder

Hi, everyone! Sybrina popping in with a reminder for our current W2CB Challenge, which is open through Wednesday, July 4.

Go Where You Feel Most Alive

Beach, anyone?



So, maybe it's a European villa, a mountain cabin, a local swimming pool, or a cozy chair on the porch. Wherever you feel most alive, we sure hope you'll have a chance to play along with a card/project of your very own.

See you in the W2CB Gallery!

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

W2CB #54: Where You Feel the Most Alive

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with the words for our June/July W2CB Challenge, which capture the joy of summer adventures.

Go Where You Feel Most Alive

Perhaps it's as exotic as travel to a foreign land, as exciting as a trip to the beach, or as relaxing as relaxing at the neighborhood pool.

Let's see where our gals feel the most alive.

Bobbi
Celeste
Jennifer
Kristina
Sybrina

Link up a card or project inspired by your special go-to place. Our winner will receive $10 to the e-tailer of her/his choice, as well as an invitation to join us a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge.


Thursday, June 7, 2018

W2CB #53: Winner Announced!!!

Big congratulations to Joy of Joyfully Stamped who created this wonderful graduation card for her daughter!



Joy, we just loved the way you modified the image to transform this dancing lady to a celebratory grad. And. something tells us your daughter's school colors included red and black.

Please send us an e-mail at cards[dot]by[dot]sybrina[at]gmail[dot]com to make prize arrangements. We hope you'll be able to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge.


We'll be back on Wednesday with a new W2CB Challenge for June/July. Hope to see you then.  :)

Monday, May 28, 2018

W2CB #53: Mid-dish Challenge Reminder

Hi, everyone!

Sybrina here with a reminder that our current W2CB challenge is open through Wednesday, June 6.

And, please don't feel like you have to make a school-specific-themed card/project to play along. Not all teachers are found in school buildings.  :)




Sybrina
inside sentiment: Thanks for That

Our challenge winner will get $10 to an online store of her/his choice. Hope you'll have a chance to play along.

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

W2CB #53: If You Can Read This...

Hi, everyone! Sybrina here with our a new W2CB Challenge.

As the calendar turns to May, the school year is coming to a close. Fittingly, we've chosen the following words to craft by these next few weeks.

If you can read this, thank a teacher.

While this quote may seem pretty straight forward, there are actually several ways to go with it.
  • DTers Celeste and Jennifer focused on the word "teacher" and made school-themed cards, with Celeste featuring the quote word-for-word and Jennifer referencing a beloved elementary-school saying. 
  • DTer Kristina honed in on the word "read" and created a card to capture the childhood joy of sharing a favorite book with a someone near and dear.
  • Finally,  I concentrated on the word "thank" and created a generic thank you card for the wonderfully talented and incredibly generous Kim Hughes (of Paper Smooches and Our Creative Space), who has been a card-making teacher/mentor to me through PS blog posts and sample cards. 

Celeste

Jennifer

Kristina

Sybrina

So whether you choose to make a card for a school-related card/gift for special teacher, a child/grandchild or a thank you for a dear friend/mentor, we hope you'll share your creation with us. Our challenge winner will receive $10 to an e-tailer of her/his choice and an invitation to join us as a Guest I-Teamer for an upcoming challenge.

See you in the W2CB Gallery!