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Halloween Creations and Celebration Winners

Sorry it’s taken me so long to get the next Creative Challenge posted—it’s been on my mind, and I promise to be better at getting it posted on time next month. This blog is a new adventure for me, and I’m still working out all the kinks!

So, for September 15 through October 15, I challenge you to create something for Halloween! I enjoy Halloween because there aren’t a lot of holidays that both adults and children can dress up for, play games, and enjoy together, but this is certainly one.

We have hosted several Halloween bashes through the years, and they’ve been great! Our kids, our grandkids, our friends, and we have all enjoyed the fun of the season. Just so you know—I don’t like scary, gory, gross stuff. I like to celebrate Halloween as a fun, happy holiday—and a great excuse to get together.

I’m sure you’re wondering about the winners for the Celebrate Challenge. I loved looking through all your ideas, and I appreciate so much your willingness to share. I picked four winners, and as a bonus, I’m sending a free stamp set to each of the winners! I hope that makes this Creative Challenge even more fun! I’ll continue to do that with each challenge. (Note to the winners: You’ll be hearing from someone at Stampin’ Up! this week, so pick your favorite set from the catalog and be ready to provide your mailing address.)

I've listed the name of the artist, the date she posted her submission, and then a link to the submission. (They are in the order they were submitted.) Congrats!


Sharon Bridwell (Aug 4)

http://bp3.blogger.com/_2VrqXwiktaE/SIi2m3lCLvI/AAAAAAAAAng/Lz9jS7krXxk/s1600-h/Celebrate+book+front+cover.jpg

Ruth Norton (Aug 14)
http://ruthsstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2008/08/sesame-street-birthday-party.html

Debbi Pippin (Aug 27)

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1032986?cat=500&ppuser=92953

Lydia Feidler (Aug 30)

http://understandblue.blogspot.com/2008/08/say-cheese.html

So, Happy Halloween! Submit your creations by October 15. I’ll be faithful about posting a new challenge by October 15, and I’ll announce the Halloween Creations winners a few days later.


Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 10:15PM by Registered CommenterShelli | Comments212 Comments | References3 References

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Reader Comments (212)

Congratulatons to all the winners! Excellent entries. :-)
September 15, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnnie Coffman
I was wondering, just incase I ever a win a SoShelli.com creative challenge, if one of the winners is from somewhere but the U.S.A. can they still win the stampset?
Hehehe, from greedy-guts Lisa!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLisa, New Zealand
Congratulations to all of the winners! I'm sure choosing was difficult, there were so many great entries :-)
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnita
Great work! Especially love Ruth Norton's sign.
Shelli, it must be so fun for you to see people's blogs! We love your products SO much! I'm especially crazy about the new Decor Elements Phase Two--I have been wanting a Joshua 24:15 verse for my house and you came through with a lovely one. Thank you so much!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLyssa Zwolanek
Congrats to the winners... love that Congrats book! Love all the entries! And a free stamp set, WOW!

Here is my Halloween entry for the next challenge. I don't really celebrate Halloween but I decided to this year (first year as demo) because my customers do celebrate :) I had some fun with this one. Thanks for the challenge, and thanks for looking.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1042796?cat=500&ppuser=91299

Blessings,

Lela
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLela aka Serenity
I guess I should say I am just entering my second year as a Demo. I started about a year ago! I kicked off my business on WCMD last year and launched right into Thanksgiving and Gratitude :) Blessings, Lela
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLela aka Serenity
Here's my entry. I just love the new Ghostly Greetings DSP - I've covered just about everything with it!!

http://stampinstarbucksmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/mondays-tip-of-day.html
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAngela Lemmons
OK, so I don't mean to "stuff the ballot box," so to speak, but I LOVE this project, too!! Thanks for the challenge, Shelli!!

http://stampinstarbucksmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/creepy-fold-card-scary-fold-card.html
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAngela Lemmons
Those winners are great! That totally motivates me to enter something this month... I just made the cutest thing... off to photograph!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelissa
Great entries! Now where's my Halloween stuff?????
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLynn Lehrman
Hello Shelli, Just a personal note of Thanks. I feel so honored to be chosen as this is one of my convention goals. I would like to enter more challenges and contests and submit to more creative thinking. I was doing a happy dance when Kellene contacted me by email! This has made my day. I entered in the Artisan award this past year and hope to do it again. Now I have to go think up some Halloween Goodies.
Thanks Again! I sure do love Stampin' UP!
Debi Pippin
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDebi Pippin
Here's my entry, I may add another one later, if that's okay! We still have SO much time! I love decorating for Halloween! And I love this blog! It really is inspiring.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1056684?cat=500&ppuser=138234
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelissa
Hi Shelli,
I wanted to extend my most heartfelt thanks to you for choosing my project! I was surprised and very excited all at the same time when I found out. What an honor. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see all the entries for this next challenge!!
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September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRuth Norton
http://primitiveseasons.blogspot.com/2008/08/halloween-metallica.html

Here's the link for my first entry. Gosh this is exciting, entering something on Shelli's blog!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary puskar #2034386
http://primitiveseasons.blogspot.com/2008/08/halloween-fall-accordian-card.html

Here's an accordian card I did using all different stamps and embellishments, not just SU. Sorry!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary puskar #2034386
http://primitiveseasons.blogspot.com/2008/07/more-halloweenmy-favorite-time.html Used all SU stamps and Michelle Zindorf's brayering technique to create these.
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary puskar #2034386
http://primitiveseasons.blogspot.com/2008/07/one-final-box-i-promise.html

Here's a Halloween box of stationery I created. Hope I have a chance to win.
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary puskar #2034386
Congrats winners! You lucky ducks!

Here's my Halloween entry.

http://www.stamphappywithlaura.com/Stamp_Happy/Home/Entries/2008/9/17_Entry_1.html

Laura
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLaura Brown
I love Halloween. Each new catalogue I look at the halloween stamps before I even think about the Christmas ones. So here are two cards I've made so far this year:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1054244?cat=500&ppuser=118356

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1040950?cat=500&ppuser=118356

And here is something from last year. I made 75 of these for my coworkers:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/659657?cat=500&ppuser=118356
Thanks for the creative challenge.
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBeth Van Brunt
http://seastarcreations.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-really-have-been-crafting.html

I just love, love, love your blog! It is so nice to get to know you through this medium. You have a beautiful family and are so creative. You really are an inspiration. Above is my entry into your Halloween Challenge. This was fun :)

Thanks for looking!
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKimberly
Thanks Shelli for the challenge! These are my pillow box goodie treats for halloween!

http://www.stampshacklady.blogspot.com/
September 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChristie Daugherty
congrats to the winners, there is some great work there.

I happened to make a Halloween card today, so it's worked out rather well with your challenge!

http://inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com/2008/09/boo.html
September 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCarol Dunstan
Wow - I'm so excited!!! Thanks Shelli!!! :)

Lydia
September 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLydia Fiedler
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