May's Prize Winners and June's Giveaway Announcement!

    It's May Winners 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 22 out of 27 which was this post Titled: A Little Bit of Sunshine

There were 7 comments on this blog post Mr. Random Chose 3 of 7 which was Denise Bryant with this comment 

There were 65 comments on the Instagram Post and Mr. Random Chose #11 @kiwimeskreations

The Winners are: Denise Bryant & @kiwimeskreations Maxine Diffey

Congratulations Ladies! Please email me at meghan.kennihan@gmail.com with your snail mail address to claim your prizes by June 10th or I will do a re-draw! 

May's Prize for Denise was:

 

May's Prize for Maxine 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 graphics below. I will be choosing a WINNER from the blog commenters for the prize on the right sidebar (May Blog Giveaway) AND a WINNER from Instagram Commenters for the prize on the graphic below (May Instagram Giveaway)
That is TWO WINNERS and YES, if Mr. Random chooses you twice you get BOTH!

June's Prizes:

Mermaid Overload

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Day One of PREVIEWS for C.C Designs June Summer Fun Release! This release will have you ready for the beach and all sorts of summer fun. Today, we are featuring the Mermaid Inchies. I colored them up in Little Mermaid colors and featured the entire set on one card using the C.C Designs Inchies Circles Metal Die and a purple foiled background.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which mermaid below is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the girl one with the wide open mouth

Supplies:
C.C Designs Mermaid Inchies
C.C Designs Inchies Circles Die
Thermoweb Laura Kelley Toner Sheets
Thermoweb Laura Kelley Purple Foil

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 June Prize (see right panel)

Challenges:
Double Trouble Challenge #112 Something Anything Everything (thing 1,2,3)
Use Your Stuff #449 Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenge #271 Summer Colors
Polkadoodles Challenge #22 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #545-546
Papercraft Challenge #82 Add Bling

Let It Snow Kraft Paper Christmas Creations

Hi Crafty Friends,
I made some Christmas cards with weekend with kraft paper and non-traditional colors. The first one is for the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #125 Dies Only using Lawn Fawn dies. The last two are Mini Slimline Outside the Box Cards using My Favorite Things stamps and dies for all FOUR of their challenges this week.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite color combo with kraft paper?
A: Me? I love kraft and red or kraft and white 

Card #1: Lawn Fawn Let It Snow

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Quilted Heart Backdrop Die
Lawn Fawn Let It Snow Die
Kraft Paper

Card #2: Thanks for Being My Snow Buddy Stocking Snowman

Card #3: Thanks for Being My Snow Buddy Presents Version

Supplies:
My Favorite Things Mini Slimline Outside the Box Die-Namics
My Favorite Things Stitched Alphabet Die-Namics
My Favorite Things Present Time Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Stitched Hill Die-Namics

Challenges:
Rudolph Days Challenge May: Scraps of Life By ScrappyMo
Double Trouble Challenge #111 (Thing1,2,3)
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #285 Spots or Stripes
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #595
My Favorite Things Color Challenge #190
My Favorite Things Slimline Challenge Thanks
My Favorite Things Outside the Box Challenge Friendship
Word Art Wednesday Weeks 545-546
ABC Christmas Challenge J and K... K is for Kraft
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Your Next Stamp Sketch Challenge: Purple Coffee Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for a new Fun Friday challenge at Your Next Stamp? Challenge #185 is a Sketch Challenge (see below)!  I used the Coffee is the Boss Stamp set and Perk Up Stamp set to create a monochrome purple coffee card with the sketch.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What bring sunshine to your day?
A: Me? Cute Critter Stamps like this bear!

Supplies:
Your Next Stamp Coffee is the Boss Stamp Set
Your Next Stamp Perk Up Stamp Set

Comment on the Your Next Stamp Blog Post, Your Next Stamp Facebook Page, and Your Next Stamp Instagram for a chance to win a free stamp set, comments must be left by June 1st and don't forget to comment on the Facebook Group and Instagram. The challenge runs through June 9th at midnight EST. Enter on the YNS Blog and you can win a $15 Gift Card and an extra $5 if your project uses YNS Products. I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Tabitha Puppy Hugs

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a cuddly cute card for you today featuring Tabitha Puppy Hugs from Digi Doodle Studios. She reminds me of me and my pup Maddie when she jumps into my arms to greet me every day. I used kraft paper for my base and re-used some cardboard to create the strip with the stenciled paw prints and sentiment circle.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have a pet that likes to cuddle?
A: Me? Yes! Maddie!

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Tabitha Puppy Hugs
Studio Katia Paws Stencil
Miss Ink Stamps Dots Stencil
Kraft Paper
Cardboard Strips
Paper Glaze Raspberry
White Paint Splatters
Ink Splatters
Postage Die

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

Challenges:
Gem of A Challenge #11: Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge #20 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Texture
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Layers
Double Trouble Challenge #111 (Thing1,2,3)
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #285 Spots or Stripes
Funkie Junkie Boutique Upcycle (cardboard used for the paw print stenciling on the strip and circle sentiment)

Cutest Little Hedgehog

Hi Crafty Friends,
Sharing a sweet little baby card using the Hedgehogs stamp set from C.C Designs. This little guy is snuggled up with his teddy bear and so precious!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What would you name this hedgie?
A: Me? Henry Hedgie

Supplies:
C.C Designs Hedgehogs Stamps
C.C Designs Hedgehogs Dies

PLEASE use the links above to get your goodies!  

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

Challenges:
Gem of A Challenge #11: Anything Goes
Double D Challenge Monochrome (See below, playing for fun, no prize please)

A Little Bit of Sunshine

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's pouring rain in Chicago today so I decided to cheer myself up with some SUNSHINE cards!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite kind of weather?
A: Me? I like a 60 degree fall day

Card #1 Foiled Sunshine

Card #2 Rain and Sunshine

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Raindrops Stencil
Lawn Fawn Stitched Sun Frame Die
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Stackables
Lawn Fawn Simple Puffy Cloud Dies
Lawn Fawn Stitched Cloud Dies

Challenges:
Lawn Fawn Challenge #125 Dies
Time Out Challenge #214 Word Prompt (See graphic below)
Creative Knockouts #453 (Finish the Inside)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Texture
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Layer Up

Starfish Wishes

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you haven't seen Ink N' Splatter's Under the Sea Release you are missing out! These Under the Sea Stamp sets and paper pads are the CUTEST. I am sharing the O-Fish-ally-Fin-tastic Stamp Set, Sea Plant Lift Stamp Set, and Summer Breeze 6x6 Paper Pad with this Sea Horse and sea creature card.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite sea creature to eat ;)?
A: Me? Sardines

Supplies:
Ink N' Splatter O-Fish-ally-Fin-tastic Stamp Set
Ink N' Splatter Sea Plant Life Stamp Set
Ink N' Splatter Summer Breeze 6x6 Paper Pad

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

Challenges:
Colour Crazy Challenge #20 Anything Goes
Double D Challenge Monochromatic (see graphic below... just for fun, don't put me in the prize draw)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Layer Up
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Add Texture

Super Girl Super Hero Cards

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have two fun SUPER Hero cards to share. The first is a slimline inspired by the Ellen Hutson Sketch below, I flipped it. I love the yellow and pink color combo. The second is a box card inspired by the sketch right side up using the super hero and the city skyline.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your biggest crafty wishlist item right now?
A: Me? Glimmer Foil Machine or Silhouette

Card #1: Amazing Super Girl

Card #2: My Hero Box Card

Supplies:
Ellen Hutson My Favorite Things Super Hero Stamp Set
Ellen Hutson My Favorite Things Outside the Box Level Up Die
Catherine Pooler Slimline Essentials Dies
Heffy Doodle My Hero Heffy Cuts
Lawn Fawn Zig Zag Oval Stackables

Challenges:
Ellen Hutson May Essentials Composition Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Layer Up
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Texture (shaker bits, foil, layers)
Dies R Us Challenge #193 (DRU Dies Catherine Pooler, Lawn Fawn & Heffy Doodle)
Creations In Pink #46 Anything Goes Mainly Pink