Wednesday, August 29, 2018

WWC185 - "Anything Goes"

Woo Hoo!  It's the fifth Wednesday of the month and we all know what that means.  We're having an "Anything Goes" challenge.  We mean that quite literally.  This project does not have to be a card.  Show us your amazing creation.  We can't wait to see what you choose to link up this week.


And now on to the terrific projects by the Watercooler Artists to get your creative juices flowing.  You can see how many different  types of projects we have this week.   You'll find some special folds and great techniques this week.   For details on how our Watercooler Artists created their projects, just click on the name underneath and you will be taken to that blog post.  We begin with Marsha's wonderful anniversary card:











And now it's your turn.  You can join us by linking up your creation with the InLinkz at the bottom of this challenge. 
Remember:

          1.  This must be a new project---no back-linking to a previous post.
          2.  You must link your project back to our challenge (details at top of page).
          3.  You must link directly to your post, not simply your general blog.
          4.  Please link to no more than 8 challenges, including ours.
          5.  Have fun!

Please use the link-up below to share your project.  This Linky will close on Monday, September 3rd,  at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.


Tuesday, August 28, 2018

WWC184 - The Winners!

It's Tuesday and time to announce our Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers for Helen's "All About Holidays" challenge.  But first, we'd like to thank all those who played along with us.  Your entries this week were fantastic!  As always, it's a hard choice for us to make as we think you are all stars.  Well done!

Helen's choice for our Watercooler Rock Star is Giulia's adorable best witches treat bag.  Well done!  Following the winner are the Watercooler Artists choices for the Watercooler Rockers.

Helen's Winner:  Guilia has created a wonderfully clever, bright, fun project with her treat bag. The combination of different elements ad great visual impact.

Congratulations go out to Giulia!  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you as our Watercooler Rock Star.


Next up are the awesome creations that caught the eye of the other Watercooler Artists for our Watercooler Rockers.  They are shown in no particular order.

Marsha's Choice:  Mary has created a wonderful gingerbread house scene.  I love all the snowy elements she's added to the design.  Well done!

Gail's Choice:  I love the contemporary tree design and the way Sue used two shades of green to watercolour. The embossing adds a really elegant touch.

Crystal's Choice:  Fiona's 3D box in a card is just so fun and perfect for both a small gift and wishing someone a Merry Christmas!

Tristan's Choice:  I love the evil pumpkins sitting on the window sill. Bound to scare any trick or treater!

Heidi's Choice:  Wendy has created a very striking clean and simple Hallowe'en card. The glossy black sentiment and amazing skeleton hand die-cut totally rock it.

Kath's Choice:  The 3 wise men make a wonderful Christmas card!

Congratulations Mary, Sue, Fiona, Arlene, Wendy and Kathy.  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you one of our Watercooler Rockers.


There's our lineup for this weeks' Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers.  Be sure to come back tomorrow, August 29th, for our next Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  You won't want to miss all the wonderful designs by our Watercooler Artists.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

WWC184 - Helen's "All About Holidays" Challenge

Woo Hoo!  It's official!  People are beginning to think about all those holidays which take place later in the year.  With our usual good timing, we're having Helen Finlay host our popular "All About Holidays" Challenge.


Whether you want to get an early start or you're already busy creating for the holidays, you'll be happy to see the wonderful creations by our Watercooler Artists to get your creative juices flowing.
You can see how many different  types of occasions can be covered, from the cute to the masculine to the elegant.   For details on how Helen and the other Watercooler Artists created their projects, just click on the name underneath and you will be taken to that blog post.  We begin with Helen's wonderful scene in a star:









Charlotte Ehrukainen
(Absent this week)


And now it's your turn.  You can join us by linking up your creation with the InLinkz at the bottom of this challenge. 
Remember:

          1.  This must be a new project---no back-linking to a previous post.
          2.  You must link your project back to our challenge (details at top of page).
          3.  You must link directly to your post, not simply your general blog.
          4.  Please link to no more than 8 challenges, including ours.
          5.  Have fun!

Please use the link-up below to share your project.  This Linky will close on Monday, August 27th,  at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

WWC183 - The Winners!

Can you believe it's Tuesday, again, and time to announce our Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers for Gail's Masculine "Anything Goes" challenge.  But first, we'd like to thank all those who played along with us.  Your entries this week were fantastic!  As always, it's a hard choice for us to make as we think you are all stars.  Well done!

Gail's choice for our Watercooler Rock Star is Mary Deatherages' buffalo checked masculine Christmas Card.  Well done!  Following the winner are the Watercooler Artists choices for the Watercooler Rockers.

Gail's Winner:  This design is so warm and cozy-looking, with a lot of detail - while keeping a clean-looking design. A perfect rustic look for a country Christmas.

Congratulations to Mary!  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you as our Watercooler Rock Star.


Next up are the awesome creations that caught the eye of the other Watercooler Artists for our Watercooler Rockers.  They are shown in no particular order.

Marsha's Choice:  Wendy's design reminds me so much of my three boys.  Converse and blue jeans.  I love how she incorporated the sketch into her design by using the enamel dots.  Very clever!

Crystal's Choice:  Her use of an image from a CD was so creative and it was the perfect masculine fishing scene!

Kath's Choice:   Sandy's card made me laugh! I don't think there is anything about this card I don't like.

Tristan's Choice:   I love the vibrant colours Cornelia used and the great layering effect she achieved with the triangles.

Heidi's Choice:  I love the colours that Ina used. Such a bright and striking mix! The stamped background textures are the perfect contrast for those awesome guitars.

Helen's Choice:  You can't help but smile when you look at Ishani's card with its beautiful night sky and cute little super mouse!

Charlotte's Choice:  A very fun get get well card. I love the CAS design, and it would definitely brighten the recipient's day.

Congratulations to Wendy, Jane, Sandy, Cornelia, Ina, Ishani and Karen.  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you one of our Watercooler Rockers.


There's our lineup for this weeks' Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers.  Be sure to come back tomorrow, August 22nd, for our next Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  You won't want to miss all the wonderful designs by our Watercooler Artists.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

WWC183 - Gail's Masculine "Anything Goes" Challenge

Woo Hoo!  It's time for our awesome Masculine "Anything Goes" Challenge, hosted this week by Gail Allen.  This is your chance to work on some cards for those men (of all ages) in your lives.


And now on to the terrific projects by the Watercooler Artists to get your creative juices flowing.  You can see how many different  types of occasions can be covered, from the cute to the masculine to the elegant.   For details on how Gail and the other Watercooler Artists created their projects, just click on the name underneath and you will be taken to that blog post.  We begin with Gail's wonderful mixed media creation:










And now it's your turn.  You can join us by linking up your creation with the InLinkz at the bottom of this challenge. 
Remember:

          1.  This must be a new project---no back-linking to a previous post.
          2.  You must link your project back to our challenge (details at top of page).
          3.  You must link directly to your post, not simply your general blog.
          4.  Please link to no more than 8 challenges, including ours.
          5.  Have fun!

Please use the link-up below to share your project.  This Linky will close on Monday, August 20th,  at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.


Tuesday, August 14, 2018

WWC182 - The Winners!

Oh, yeah!  It's Tuesday and time to announce our Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers for Tristan's "All About Occasions" challenge.  But first, we'd like to thank all those who played along with us.  Your entries this week were fantastic!  As always, it's a hard choice for us to make as we think you are all stars.  Well done!

Tristan's choice for our Watercooler Rock Star is Tammy's cute little hedgehog design  Well done!  Following the winner are the Watercooler Artists choices for the Watercooler Rockers.

Tristan's Winner:  I love her feminine colour scheme, the aqua really pops against the pink and the hedgehog and colouring is simply adorable.

Congratulations Tammy!  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you as our Watercooler Rock Star.


Next up are the wonderful creations that caught the eye of the other Watercooler Artists for our Watercooler Rockers.  They are shown in no particular order.



Helen's Choice:  Michelle has made such a fun card with her cute giraffes peeking through the circle! I love Gerda Steiner images, as they have so much character, which is showcased so well here!

Gail's Choice:  The use of the triangles really draws the eye. This is a design that could be used for almost any occasion.

Kath's Choice:  I love the adorable hedgehogs! Such a cute tag!

Crystal's Choice:  Jan’s magic slider card really made the image of the woman pop. I love interactive cards!

Heidi's Choice:  There is something mystical about Rachel's mermaid scene. I love the soft colours and layout.

Marsha's Choice:  Andrea has created a lovely floral design. I love the embossed background.  It sets off the flowers beautifully.

Charlotte's Choice:  Janice has made a fabulous clean and simple silver wedding anniversary card. The colour scheme is perfect for the occasion, and the delicate silver die cut heart is wonderful popped up over the subtle embossed background.

Congratulations Michelle, Anita, Hazel, Jan, Rachel, Andrea and Janice.  Here is your badge to proudly display on your blog designating you one of our Watercooler Rockers.


There's our lineup for this weeks' Watercooler Rock Star and Watercooler Rockers.  Be sure to come back tomorrow, August 15th, for our next Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.  You won't want to miss all the wonderful designs by our Watercooler Artists.