January Giveaway Announcement and December Winner!

         It's December Winner Time! 

Thank you EVERYONE for your kind comments and answering my "Make Crafty Friends Q & A" I love reading your responses because everyone is so SWEET and KIND!

Mr. Random Picked Blog Post number 14 out of 25 which was this post Titled: Christmas Foursome

I combined the 20 comments on this blog post with the 255 on @MadeByMeghanK on Instagram

 

Total: 275 Comments and Mr. Random Chose @cardsbyjennifrann

 

The Winner is: Jennifer Lewis

Congratulations Jennifer! Please email me at meghan.kennihan@gmail.com with your email address to claim your prize by January 10th or I will do a re-draw! 

December's Prize for Jennifer was: 

 

 

 

Please keep the kind comments coming and share with your friends!

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @MadeByMeghanK and tag your friends! Look for the graphic below. I will be choosing from blog commenters AND Instagram Commenters for the prize from here on out.

January's PRIZE is....A Bundle of Dies from Waffleflower and Impression Obsession

 

Pawfect Birthday

 Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a slimline Birthday Card for you today featuring My Favorite Things BB You Have My Heart Stamp set and Slimline Dies.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite kind of ice cream?
A: Me? Vanilla HA!

Challenges:
My Favorite Things Slimline Challenge It's Raining Cats & Dogs
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #573
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge It's Time to Party
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Party
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #523-524
Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge ANYTHING GOES

CAS Gerda Steiner Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have two CAS cards for you today featuring the darling critters from Gerda Steiner Designs.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite Gerda Steiner Critter?
A: Me? the Panda!

Challenges:
Gerda Steiner Share Your Designs December
Dare 2 B Artzy CAS
As You Like it Challenge: Favorite Christmas Sentiment and why? Tis the Season to be Jolly because it's true! I don't know anyone that isn't jolly around the holiday season!
Double D Challenge Lots of White (See mood board below)
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #523-524
Stamplorations CAS Challenge
Tuesday Morning Sketches Annual Anything Goes Challenge

 

Cloud 9 Luciano Cupid

 Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you seen the NEW Cloud 9 Release from Digi Doodle Studios? It's FILLED with darling cupids. We had a blog hop with all the images on December 10th. If you missed it, head to the blog and check out all the inspiration using these cutie cupids. Today, I am sharing LUCIANO. I created a purple glitter heart background for him and colored his arrows and bottoms to match.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you been shot by Cupid's Arrow? How did you meet your LOVE?
A: Me? Yes and No... No, not a human, but YES to my darling puppy Maddie, she's the love of my life

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Luciano
Waffleflower A7 Fancy Scallop Dies
Newton's Nook Tumbling Hearts Stencil
Gina K Purple Glitter Gelz

Christmas Elves

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am highlighting one of my FAVORITE C.C Designs stamp sets called Elves. I made 2 cute Christmas Cards, one with the candy cane elf and one with the ornament elf. And GUESS WHAT? The entire store is 40% off through 12/23! Don't miss out on the BEST Sale of the YEAR! Click here to get shopping!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which elf do you like best from the stamp set? Wreath? Ornament? or Candy Cane?
A: Me? Candy Cane

Card #1: Ornament Elf

Card #2: Candy Cane Elf

PLEASE use the links above or below to get your goodies!

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

Supplies:
C.C Designs Elves

Challenges:
Gem of a Challenge #26: Anything Goes
Colour Crazy #50: Anything Goes
Cardz TV #156: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge #51: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Cold As Ice
ABC Christmas Challenge: Y is for Yummy

Penguin Joy

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am FILLED with JOY this season so this cutie little Penguin JOY digi from Paper Nest Dolls. I created a candy cane stripe background and added some sequin bling.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What has brought you JOY this season?
A: Me? My puppy Maddie!

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

Supplies:
Paper Nest Dolls Penguin Joy
Sequins
Your Next Stamp Holiday Stripe Mini Slim

Challenges:
Colour Crazy #50: Anything Goes
Cardz TV #156: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge #51: Anything Goes
Time Out Challenge #203: Inspirational Optional Twist Layers
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Christmas Sentiment and Why? I love the word JOY because it is so simple and brings a smile to my face
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Cold As Ice
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522

 

We Three Kings

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a card highlighting the Reason for the Season with the Ink N' Splatter Oh Holy Night Pairables Stamp set. These three kings are bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Baby Jesus. They have their trusty camel and the North Star to bring them to the right spot. I created the background by splattering it with gold, silver, and white watercolor paints and gold glitter gel paste with a star stencil.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which gift would you like to have gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
A: Me? Gold because I have no idea what the other two are!

 

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

Supplies:
Ink N' Splatter Oh Holy Night Pairables Stamp

Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Bling it On
Cardz TV #156: Anything Goes
Gem of a Challenge #26: Anything Goes
Time Out Challenge #203: Inspirational Optional Twist Layers
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Christmas Sentiment and Why? I love this sentiment because I love the word JOY and that this reminds the receiver of the true reason for the season
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522

Magical Dragon Boat

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for the Rachelle Anne Miller Beautiful World Collection Release! I am sharing Dragon Boat with you. I created a magical scene for this pair. Use coupon code MEGHANKENNIHAN for 10 % off your purchase of this fabulous release. Head to my INSTAGRAM @MadebyMeghanK for your chance to win the release.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What would you name your dragon friend?
A: Me? Molly

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

PLEASE use the links below to grab your goodies! no extra cost to you!  

Supplies:
Rachelle Anne Miller Dragon Boat
Hello Bluebird Beach Scene Die
Gems

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Bling it On
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2150
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522

Not A Christmas Card!?! Wha!?! Mermaid Time

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have... NOT A CHRISTMAS CARD! OMG! This darling mermaid is from C.C Designs Mermaid Party Stamp Set. I am sharing it with you today to remind you to join our Facebook Challenge for your chance to win gift certificates to the store! The theme is ALWAYS Anything Goes but with an Optional Twist of Stenciling for an extra entry!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: How many non-Christmas cards have you made this month?
A: Me? Maybe 4

PLEASE use the links above or below to get your goodies!

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel)

Supplies:
C.C Designs Mermaid Party Stamp Set
Altenew Waves Stencil
Gina K Foil
Waffleflower A7 Fancy Scallop Dies

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Bling it On
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2150
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522

Merry & Bright Snow Lady & her Kiddos

Hi Crafty Friends,
We are having a Winter Wonderland Instagram Hop over at Your Next Stamp! I made a snowman card using the NEW Magical Winter Wishes Stamp Set for the Hop! Head to my Instagram @MadeByMeghanK and get hopping for your chance to win prizes and be inspired.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you built a snowman this week?
A: Me? No, we haven't had snow ;(

Supplies:
Your Next Stamp Magical Winter Wishes Stamp Set
Your Next Stamp Holiday Joy 6x6 Paper Pad
Newton's Nook Square Frame Dies

Challenges:
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Cold As Ice
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2150
Dream Valley Challenges #260: Christmas
Crafty Calendar Challenge December: Christmas

Koala & Cardinal Christmas

 Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a darling tag and card for you today featuring Rachelle Anne Miller's Kookaburra & Koala Christmas stamp! I love how they are decorating their tree!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you ever seen a Kookaburra?
A: Me? No! Hence why I colored it like a cardinal HA!

 PLEASE use the links above or below to get your goodies!  Use MEGHANKENNIHAN for 10% off

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my December Prize (see right panel) 

Supplies:
Rachelle Anne Miller Kookaburra & Koala

Challenges:
The Cat's Pajamas 12 Days of Crafting Challenge  Day 2
Ellen Hutson 12 Tags of Christmas Inspired by Songs Challenge Day 9 Deck the Halls & 11 O' Christmas Tree
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Santa (hat)
We Love Stamping December Anything Stamping Goes with Optional CAS Twist
Time Out Challenge #202 Photo Inspiration Below
Crafty Calendar Challenge December: Christmas
Dream Valley Challenges #260: Christmas

Rainbow Penguins Building a SnowPenguin

 Hi Crafty Friends,
Who says penguins have to be black and white? I love the rainbow so I made my penguins in rainbow colors! They are building a penguin snowman together! How Cute!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What color penguin would you like to see in real life?
A: Me? Pink

Supplies:
Penny Black Mimi's Christmas Stamp Set

Challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge December
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #521-522
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Cold As Ice
We Love Stamping December Anything Stamping Goes with Optional CAS Twist
Dare 2 B Artzy December Challenge CAS
Stamping Sensations: December Choose a Theme & Stamp it
Stamplorations CAS Challenge