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Monday, December 17, 2012

Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle


Hey let's have another challenge...what yah think?   This next challenge is pretty simple...make it christmas, use a DoodleDragon image!  The theme is "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle" Christmas Card.  


Can't wait to see your creation.

As always, thanks for taking the tie to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Challenge #150 Not a Traditional Christmas


This week we've chosen a fun theme...

A Non-Traditional Christmas

Either an image or colour scheme that we don't traditionally associate with Christmas. Easy peasy right? 


Using this weeks sponsor Stamp Fairy image- Gingerbread Babies Hoola Hoop


I hope all the lovely  DT cards inspire you, we'd love to see your beautiful creations too!

I am entering this cutie in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me- Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Color Challenge - Red and Green


Challenge Time at Pikes Playground!

In the spirit of the holiday we thought we would go easy on you.  Chances of making Christmas cards are getting few and far between so here is one more card you can do for that special person. The winner of the last challenge will be announce within the next few days, be sure and keep checking back. 

RULES:  Using the colors Red and Green and a DoodleDragonStudios image, make a card or project put it on your blog (don't forget to tell everyone you're playing at the Playground) and upload it to the blog.  We will announce the winner shortly after the challenge ends...and that winner just has to email Dustin with their image pick from the store.  


I am entering Mr Claus in the following challenges:

Clear It Out- Christmas
Everybody Art- Christmas
Papertake Weekly- Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash- Winter Holiday/Snow
Tuesday Throwdown- White Christmas

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)


Saturday, December 1, 2012

Big 3rd Birthday Celebration Fortnight at Fab'n'Funky Challenges


Good morning all you Fab'n'Funky bloggers!
Here's our brand new challenge for this week

Happy Birthday to us
Happy Birthday to us
Happy Birthday Fab'n Funky 
Happy Birthday to us!!

We are delighted to be celebrating our 3rd birthday with week two of our fabulous two weeks of challenges  so come on join in the fun for  the chance of winning one of the prizes from our fabulous sponsors.

The challenge this week is an easy one 

3 of something on your card/project or number 3
(any kind of card/project - Christmas, birthday,wedding - any celebration)

Our sponsors this week are

********

Cult Pens
Cult Pens

Who are offering a fabulous prize of
a £50 voucher
 to spend in their store
How great is that!

 Cult Pens are also  offering a discount of 10% in their store
to all you Fab'n'Funky fans - just use the code

 FNF2012 

It's valid right up until the end of December


*********


Who are offering
 a £10voucher 
to spend in store

*********


Who are offering
  $10 to spend
in their fabulous selection in store

*********

Flonzcraft


Who are offering
   a $20 voucher
 to spend in their store
 - with free shipping

*********


Who are offering
 a choice of 5 digis 
from the cute digis they have in their store

**********

We have had some great images provided by Flonzcraft  and Digi Darla designs for this weeks challenge

I have used this lovely stamp from
Digi Darla, Natures Friend


So what do you think?  how would you like to win one of our fabulous prizes 
Its definitely worth entering to have a try 
and it might just be you! 

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Fab'n"funky Challenge #148 - 3rd Birthday


Hello crafters, just letting you know we are celebrating here at Fab 'n' Funky, it's our

3rd Birthday

Happy Birthday to us

Happy Birthday to us
Happy Birthday Fab'n'Funky 
Happy Birthday to us!!

Whooo-hooo time for a party!!!  We have organised a two week celebration for you, with loads of fabulous sponsors with fantastic prizes!!!

This weeks sponsors are


Who are giving a prize of seven digi stamps to one lucky  winner



Who are Giving the lucky winner 3 digi stamps of their choice from the shop at Di's Digi Downloads




Who is giving the winner 5 stamps of the winners choice
from her shop over at Whimsey stamps

We also have a fabulous new sponsor

Cult Pens
Cult Pens

who will be offering a very special prize to end our challenge next week - be sure to come back to Fab'n'Funky challenges next week to see what this fabulous prize is!!

In the meantime Cult Pens are offering a discount of 10% in their store
to all you Fab'n'Funky fans - just use the code

 FNF2012 

  So without further ado - to be in with a chance of winning a prize from one of our brilliant sponsors, you have to take part!  This week the challenge theme is 

Birthdays and Three

Your creation must be for a birthday and have the number 3 or 3 of something on it.  Make sure you check out the wonderful creations from our DT to inspire you.

Using little bear (personalised) birthday princess
from Stampart design by Kathryne


We will be giving you even more inspiration on Saturday, so come back to see what we have created.

This challenge will run until Tuesday evening, then the second of our birthday party challenges will start next Wednesday

We can't wait to see what you create, love 'n' hugs from the Fab'n'Funky team xxx

I am entering this cutie in the following challenges

Flourish- something that makes you happy
Paper Playtime- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Beat The Rush...Do Not be late...


It's Thanksgiving week again and that means another Black Friday, wait make that a Black Wedthufrisat, Wednesday November 21st thru Saturday November 24th Dustin's entire store is 75, Yes 75% off...
If you are a fan this is a perfect time to finish your collection, You can't have just one Doodle Dragon image...IF you are new to his art, this is a great time to start collecting and start using Doodle Dragon images in all your crafts, everything from Greeting cards, candy wrappers, Scrapbook pages and so much more...Become a follower and look around Dustin's blog for inspiration then jump on over to his store and grab the images that work best for you...This is a deal not to miss...Just a few samples of New art this week...


Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Ho Ho Ho It's Challenge Time


You get to make a Christmas card using a Doodle Dragon image.  I know most of us are still trying to get as many done as possible to get them out of the way so we can concentrate on family fun.  This is your chance to do one more.  Make sure to check out what the creative Doodle Crew has made for inspiration.   Be sure and link your cards, and stay tuned to see who the last challenge winner will be.



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network- Anything Goes
Fashionista Challenge- Blue Christmas
Hooked on Craft- Christmas. no red/green
Paper Playtime- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Friday, November 16, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #147 ~ " Let's see those Bears"


For this weeks Challenge we have chosen the theme of....

"Let's see those Bears"

Please use a teddy bear/bear as your main image on your projects this week.
Have fun...

Our fabulous sponsor this week is....



We were very lucky on the DT and got to have a play with a Doodle Pantry image.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful great inspiration from the DT
(using Beary Cute colour plus,papers & sentiment all from Doodle Pantry)



Hope we see you playing along this week
Can't wait to see all your bears.

I am entering this cutie in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz- Keep Your Cool
Happy Campers- Use bright colours
Simply Create- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

We Are Playing Again!!! Challenge's are Back!!

We are very excited to have you back with us at Pike's Playground.  We are starting up with some more challenges every two weeks.  We are so thankful to play again we thought this challenge theme should be "Thank You".  Okay, the other reason is Thanksgiving is around the corner and you know you could use a spare thank you card.  So get your Doodle Dragon images out and your card making stuff and whip up a Thank You card.  Dustin and the Doodle Crew will pick a favorite and winner will get a free image of there choice...simple!  Again, you must use a Doodle Image and your card should be made for this challenge of course.

Make sure you check out the fun inspirations from the Doodle Crew.


I am entering this cutie in the following challenges:

Card Mania- embossing
Kaboodle Doodle- anything goes
Make it Monday- anything goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)


Thursday, November 1, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #145 - Die cuts / punches



For this weeks Challenge we have chosen the theme of...

Die cuts / Punches

So dust off your dies or punches and have some fun...

Have a great week and we can't wait to see your lovely creations.


- using big hug from from this weeks sponsor Stampart



Hope we see your wonderful diecuts and punches this week

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

All That Scrap- Anything Goes
Lady Anne- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Challenge #143 - Orange, Black and Choice!

This weeks challenge at Fab'n'Funky is a colour challenge

Orange, Black & choice (I chose green)

We are sponsored by the fab Pink Cat Studio and would love to see what you come up with


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

 Dudetime Doodles- Halloween
I Love Promarkers- Anything Goes
Ink It Pink- Halloween
Papercraft Star- Halloween Pumpkin
Scrapalicious- Halloween
7 kids- Black & Orange
Stamp and Doodle- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 142...


this week's Challenge we are going

VINTAGE!!!

Our generous sponsor this week is....

they are offering one lucky participant a prize of a $20 voucher (plus free shipping). They are also offering a 12% discount in their shop to all challenge entrants

Here is what I have made using one of our wonderful sponsors stamps.


Make sure to stop by and check out the rest of the DT's wonderful creations. Have a great week! We can't wait to see what you all create!

I am entering this cutie in the following challenges:

Emerald Fairies- Flowers
Try it on Tuesdays- Autumn colours

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon. Happy Crafting :)

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Fab'n'Funky #141


So the computer problems continue, I just realised this didn't post :( 

Don't worry there are still a few days left for you to join us in this weeks Challenge at Fab'n'Funky. I have chosen the theme of....

No Patterned Paper

So dust off all your embossing folders and plain papers and have fun...


Hope to see you join us this week and be in with a chance to win a prize from our fabulous sponsor...


I am entering this card in the following challenges-

Allsorts- Autumn trees & leaves
Crafty Mess- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #140



And now it's on to a new week and a new challenge.  And this week's theme is:

Starts with F

If you can think of something that starts with F, stick it on your card and join in!  It could be flowers, feathers, fur, flamingos, Frankenstein...you get the picture! 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Creative Craft Challenge- Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter- Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #139


For this weeks Challenge we have chosen the theme of....

Things With Wings

now this could be fairies, angels, birds, butterflies, anything with wings...just as long as we can see wings somewhere on your projects.
Have fun...


Our fabulous sponsor this week is....



We were very lucky on the DT and all got to have a play with a Doodle Pantry image.

Make sure you go and check out some great inspiration from the DT 



Thanks for popping by, do hope you can play along with us again this week...
Look forward to seeing what you come up with...
Have  fun.

I have entered this card in the following challenges-

Crafting for all seasons-Things with wings

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Friday, September 7, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #137 - Colours of Autumn

Welcome to another challenge at Fab'n'Funky.  We saw some great creations last week following Shirley's sketch.

For this week's challenge we would like to see:

The Colours of Autumn
so out with your rusty reds, browns, oranges etc.
We all look forward to seeing your creations and visiting your blogs

Our Sponsor this week is:

Colour Me Creative Classroom

Who are offering a fabulous prize of an 
"All about Hair" 
online colouring class 



We hope you will play along with us at Fab'n'Funky Challenges this week.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Fab'n'Funky's Latest Challenge is...


a Birthday theme for this week

However, we have added a little twist to the challenge this week and have included a sketch. 


Thank you for joining us this week.We can't wait to see what you make!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

I Love Promarkers- Anything Goes
Stars and Stamps- Masculine

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :D

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fab'n'Funky's Latest Challenge


This week the theme is to use "LEAVES" somewhere on your creation.
Think die cuts, punches, stamps, stickers, felt, design paper, oh, the possibilities are endless. Can't wait to see what you come up with.


This week I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Bearly Mine- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Bear Minimum - Keep It Simple Challenge

Oh yah...can you keep it simple?  With school starting for a lot of families simple is all we can pull off right now...combined with a Doodledragon bear image...what could be more perfect?

Create a Keep It Simple card using a Doodledragon image and add it to the link button on the challenge at Dustins blog.  Email Dustin that you entered the challenge and you will receive a special image FREE.  Simple as that!  We can't wait to see what you come up with.  Do you want to see the image?  Well all you're getting is a sneak peek like always...I know, torture right?  Want something right now to use for this challenge?  Read below for details.



 If you go HERE you can see the "before" she is a bare bear and can buy the image for a buck fifty (currently on sale for half price)!  Here is a card made by DoodleCrew Jan Garber, just showing off how cute she is!  Now YOU can enter for the freebie once you color her up, or if you prefer just used the pre colored version!
by Jan Garber


Make sure to check out what our Doodle Crew had created at the Pike Playground this challenge.  I hope you enjoy their inspiration!  Be sure and stop by their blogs and give them some well deserved love!

email Dustin at dustin_pike@yahoo.com to get your freebie once you enter.


I am entering this card in the following challenge-


Make It Monday- Anything Goes


As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #133 - Use Pearls or Rhinestones!

This weeks challenge at Fab'n'Funky is to use Pearls or Rhinestones on your card. Can't wait to see your creations :)


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

All that Scraps- Anything Goes
Cards Und More- Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly- Anything Goes

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)


Saturday, August 4, 2012

Challenge #132 - Anything But A Card

Time for a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky and this weeks is...

Anything But a Card

Basically you can make anything you like, but just make sure it isn't a card! Our fabulous new sponsor is
who are a stamp company based in New Zealand.

giftbag using Kid Fairy and Unicorn stamps


I am entering the following challenges..

Inspire me Fridays- Anything Goes
Dutch Dare- Anything But a Card

As always, thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again, soon :)

Monday, July 30, 2012

Let's Get Girly - Pikes Playground Challenge

So, "let's get Girly" with this next challenge. Use one of Dustin's images and think pink, fluffy, sparkly, flowery and anything else girly. This should be fun! Just link up your project and email Dustin saying you have joined the challenge and he will send you a freebie just for playing. Make sure you check out what the rest of the DoodleCrew has created.

Speaking of Doodle Crew, we are saying goodbye to our FABULOUS Jane and Ri. They are moving on to other things and will be missed here at The Playground. Be sure and follow them on their blogs for future inspiration. They will be missed.



I am entering this card in the following Challenges:

Amusing Challenges- Anything Goes
The Crafty Pad- Things with Wings

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope to see you again soon :)