But this one is a special CCC because it marks our one year anniversary!
As a result of all the fabulous women who have shared their talent, skills, and love, I am now in the possession of many beautiful cards that have arrived from all over the world. I cherish them and the women who sent them! (I'm keeping them in a special box with a note to Gigi that it is to accompany me to the old ladies' home; failure to comply will result in immediate disinheritance!!!)
Because it's a special occasion, I thought I'd toss out some blog candy in the form of word and alphabet stamps. I'll do a random drawing and announce the winner during the September reveal. (My apologies for the less than stellar images.)
Hampton Arts Clear Expressions Calendar Expressions (approx. 8" x 8" set)
Hampton Art Clear Expressions Think Pink Alphabet designed by Karen Neuburger
In August we had 33 participants hailing from Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Indonesia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Switzerland, and the United States.
For anyone new to the CCC, the basic idea is that you receive a fellow cardmaker'sEverybody gets a hand-crafted card so everybody wins!
You also post the card you receive in the online gallery of your choice, and I will post these blog/gallery addresses on my blog along with a picture of the card. Everybody gets increased visibility and/or blog traffic, so everybody wins!
The whole process is fairly straightforward, so the chances of my screwing up are minimal. Everybody - except me - avoids administrative duties, so everybody wins!
Please
click here to read Eligibility, Guidelines & FAQ's
3 Challenge Options
You can use as many of the following options as you like, but you're only required to use one of them.
Color Palette:
Note: the colors and names are a guide, so no need for a perfect match.
(You also don't need to use all of them.)
Template:
Pirates (in honor of National Talk Like a Pirate Day) OR
Friendship (National Girlfriend's Day is August 1st, btw!)
Deadlines
Mr.
Linky sign-up ends at 11:59 p.m., EST, Thursday, September 2, 2010. If this is your first CCC, please send your email and
If
you have any questions, please email me or leave a comment. Also please
check out the FAQ post.
I hope you'll consider trying this. Feel free to ask those who've participated thus far: it's thrilling to open your mailbox and find a handmade card (especially when it's got foreign stamps on it)!
Don't forget to check out the August CCC results!
They will be posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2010,
(and they are wunderbar)!!!
Looking forward to another great CCC.
Posted by: Jan Roberts | August 27, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Great themes and color palette! I already have an idea of what I will do... And thanks for the candy and the chance to win! :-)
Posted by: Batraplume | August 27, 2010 at 03:23 PM
I am all over those colors, Deborah! So glad to get in on this anniversary edition!
Posted by: Lin | August 27, 2010 at 03:25 PM
Sorry I forgot one thing: Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: Batraplume | August 27, 2010 at 03:36 PM
love the color choice and will start on my card tomorrow. happy aniversary! ccc is a good thing!
Posted by: Betty | August 27, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Happy anniversary!! Wow, time flies when you're having fun!
Posted by: Anette H | August 27, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Great colors, would love to take part again. Thanks Deborah. Congrats on the Anniversary and thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Isha | August 27, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Congrats on the Anniversary, Deborah! I would love to play in this "special edition" and as it's gone be a rainy weekend I have time to make cards. So count me in.
Posted by: Yvette K | August 27, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Happy Anniversary, Deborah! I'm excited for another month of my favorite challenge! :)
Posted by: Barb :) | August 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Thanks and congrats for keeping this wonderful card exchange/challenge/global experiment going every month for the last year. I'm loving the colors for this month...I'm wondering if anyone will combine the Pirate and Veggie themes(I have a Veggie Tales song playing in my head, hmmm)...could be interesting!
blessings to you!
Posted by: NancyK | August 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Hi Deborah, I've been MIA for awhile now I know. But hopefully now Lilly has hit the big 12 weeks (where the heck did that time go!) I should be able to do more things. Loved all your previous posts & yes I'm one of those who think you are one funny lady. Loved the owl btw - take care & lots of hugs xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Paula | August 27, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Whoops sorry forgot to add Happy Anniversary as well xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Paula | August 27, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Love the color scheme this month, Deborah! Happy anniversary!! I've so enjoyed all your card chains that I've been able to do - looking forward to this one too!
Posted by: Linda W. | August 27, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Happy anniversary, Deborah! Love your CCC!
Posted by: Pia | August 28, 2010 at 02:25 AM
Count me in Deborah... just signed up.
Posted by: Deirdre | August 28, 2010 at 05:46 AM
Count me in, after only doing two monthly card exchanges I am hooked, love it.
Thanks for all you do Deb.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Przybylowski | August 28, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Happy Anniversary Deborah...love to do CCC was forget to join only last month..count me too dear...hugs...Monika
Posted by: Monika Reeck | August 28, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Congrats on the CCC anniversary, Deborah! That year has flown by and I've enjoyed taking part in the CCC so much! Thanks again for organising it every month!
Posted by: Heather Maria | August 29, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Aaaargh!!! Where's me rum? I'm all over pirates this month :o)
Posted by: Janet | August 29, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Nice challenge this month too :)) and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :))
Posted by: Jette/Denmark | August 29, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Happy anniversary, CCC by Deborah... You're so kind to give us a chance to win those stamps.
Your explanation on how this CCC works, really made me LOL.. Yes, everybody wins. You also win, Deborah. You win everybody's heart here..
Hugs, Dwita.
Posted by: Dwita | August 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Happy anniversary! I am happy to join again.
Posted by: tina | August 31, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Looking forward to my first time participating!
Posted by: Sharon D. from Canada | September 1, 2010 at 03:07 PM
I signed up for the first time! I will send you an email with my info later today. thanks!
Posted by: Linda C. Baker | September 2, 2010 at 06:13 AM
I took the plunge and joined again. I think I'll be needing to create once the kid flies the coop this weekend. I'll need something to keep my mind busy, so that I won't be crying for the next month.
Posted by: Karen Gilmore | September 2, 2010 at 07:47 PM