pile it on: December 2013

Welcome to Pile It On, where we "pile on" the challenges!
To view our current challenge, please click here.

Our Challenge begins the 1st Sunday of the month at 7AM CST (U.S.), and closes at 11:55PM CST the Saturday before the next challenge begins, with a bonus theme on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

We announce WINNERS on the Sunday after the new challenge is posted (2nd Sunday of the month.) Winners must contact Pile It On within a month. All prizes are offered generously by the sponsor and once your contact information is received by the sponsor, Pile It On is not responsible for the receipt of the prize. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Pile It On #48 - P is for...

Welcome to Pile It On's special 5-week-long challenge, with the theme of P is for... (December 1 - January 4). Use at least one item/theme starting with "P" and let us know what you used. And don't forget to add more challenges along with this one! You can enter as many times as you like, so if you've already entered this, we'd love to see your new projects.

We're sponsored by our friends at Jellypark, who are giving 2 images a lucky random winner.

If you haven't been following our blog this month, here's a quick review of the lovely inspiration by PIO's Design Team:

Beth - BethieJ's Blogspot

P Is For... (Pink and Pom Poms!)

Elizabeth - Warm Harted

P is for Polar Bears

Anna - Anna's Handmade Cards

P is for... princess, purple, Polaroid, Promarkers

Katie - Both Sides of The Paper

PIO - Punches, Poinsettias, Puppy and Pom Pom's

Chris V - Easily Amused

P is for... Princess, pearls

Jenn Zeeb - Stamplified

P is for Polar Bears

Deanne of A Little Bit O' Paper

P is for princess, paper piecing, pink, party

Kimberly - paper munch

P- purple, pennant, paper piercing, paper, pencil crayons

CG Says Something Loudly

Penguins, Polka Dots, liquid Pearls, Poinsettia

Helen - Helen's Craft Haven

P is for... Pink, Purple, Puppies & Polkadots

Mayra's Designs

P is for pink , princess , pearls

BethieJ's Blogspot

P is for.. Paper Bag, (Xmas) Packaging, Pattern Paper

And here are the projects by our talented 2013 Guest Design Team:

Tracey - Today's Beautiful Moments

P is for....pink, princess, patterned paper and palace

Carmen's Creations

P is for Pink, Princess & Pompom Ribbon

Carolyn - Granny Ma's Creative Corner

P is for....pink, purple and Princess for a Day

Kelli - Scraps & photoGRAFFS

P is for....pink, polka dots, princess

Now it's your turn: Make a project inspired by the Pile It On challenge theme + at least one other Challenge. Our goal is to pile on the crafty inspiration! Enter a direct link to your blog post below and Good Luck!

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Pile It On #48 - P is for... [Week 3 - Guest Design Team]

Welcome to the 3rd week of Pile It On's December-long P is for... challenge! Use at least one item/theme starting with "P" and let us know what you used.

We're sponsored by our friends at Jellypark, who are giving 2 images to the winner!

We have a special treat for you this week; since we couldn't accept all the talented entrants from our DT Call earlier this year, we've invited them to join us this week. Check out the beautiful projects by our 2013 Guest Design Team!

Tracey - Today's Beautiful Moments

P is for....pink, princess, patterned paper and palace

Challenges for Tracey:

Jellypark Challenges..."Christmas"

Crafty Sentiments Designs..."Christmas"

Scrap Creations..."Holidays"

Just Inspirational Challenges..."Washi Tape"

LEJ Designs..."Festive Fun"

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes Christmas"

Oldie But a Goodie..."Winter" (ribbon, gems & pearls are from my stash and are years old)

Songbird Challenge Blog..."Merry Christmas Everybody"

Use it Tuesday..."Winter/Holidays" (ribbon, gems, pearls are from my stash)

Craftin Desert Diva's..."Christmas"

The Crafty Bloggers Network..."Girly"

Crafty Boots Challenges..."Christmas"

Get Inky..."Christmas"

Parade Your Crafts..."Christmas Projects"

Sparkle N Sprinkle..."Glitter, Embossing Powder or Flocking"

The Crazy Challenge..."Photo Inspiration"

2 Creative Chicks..."Christmas/Winter"

A Little Bit Crafty..."Christmas Cheer"

Connie Can Crop..."We Washi You a Merry Christmas"

Heck of a Challenge..."Colorful Christmas"

Ladybug Crafts..."Christmas/Winter"

Seemacrafts..."Christmas"

Sparkles Christmas Challenges..."Christmas Feasts and Treats"

The Lollipop Ladies..."Photo Inspiration" (used colors, pearls, cupcake/treat idea)

Fab 'n Funky Challenges..."Snowflakes"

All That Stickles..."Happy Holiday Linky Party"

Creative Moments..."Anything Goes/Winter Wonderland

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog..."Feminine with a Sentiment"

The Sisterhood of Crafters..."Christmas Sparkle"

Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog..."Party Time"

Carmen's Creations

P is for Pink, Princess & Pompom Ribbon

Challenges for Carmen:

Crafty Catz - #211 Anything goes

Polkadoodle & Studio 12 - #50 Anything goes

Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges - Anything goes

Stampin with Dragon - Gifts and Decorations

4 Crafty Girls - #8 Anything goes

DRS Designs - #100 Anything Goes

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - #82 Anything goes

Divas By Designs - Anything goes

Mirims Crafting Challenge - Gift

Rhedd and Rosie - #21 Use old stash (Lucy Paper is over 2 years old)

The Stampin Chef - Anything Goes

Whimsy Inspires - Party Time

Clear it out Challenge - Anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

All Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes but no Cards

Crafting from the Heart - #2 Anything goes

Crafty Bloggers Network - Girly

Perfectly Rustic - #12 Create a gift
Just add Ink - #195 Color Combo

Carolyn - Granny Ma's Creative Corner

P is for....pink, purple and Princess for a Day

Kelli - Scraps & photoGRAFFS

P is for....pink, polka dots, and Princess

Challenges for Kelli:

HIMCR #148 - Super Scraps Saturday
Retro Setches #94 -
Stempelsonnen Challenge #103 - Anything Goes
Just Add Ink #195 - (I pulled from the picture more than the color buttons)
CRAFT Challenge #237 - Favorite Film/Inspired by a Movie/TV/Song
My Heart Pieces - Sparkle
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #157 - Feminine w/a Sentiment
Rhedd & Rosie Challenge #21 - Use old Stash
Clear it Out - Theme & Stash Anything Goes
Shopping our Stash #103 - (I went straight down the middle: ribbon-bling-wood/chip)
Crafty Bloggers Network - Girly
Cutie Pie Challenge Blog #59 - Cute Card for Special Friend
Digi Makeover Challenge #118 - Sparkle

Thank you, 2013 Guest Design Team! Wow, what amazing projects. Be sure to check out the PIO Design Team projects.

Our P is for... challenge will run 5 weeks, December 1 - January 4. You may enter as many times as you like with a new project that follows our theme & rules. And don't forget to add more challenges along with this one!

Now it's your turn, enter your link below and Good Luck!

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Pile It On #48 - P is for... [Week 2]

The Pile It On Challenge is having its yearly December-long challenge, this year with the theme P is for...! Use at least one item/theme starting with "P" and let us know what you used.

This challenge will run 5 weeks, December 1 - January 4. You may enter as many times as you like with a new project that follows our theme & rules.

We're sponsored by our friends at Jellypark, who are giving 2 images to the winner!

Here are the fabulous samples from our team (check out the gorgeous creations by the rest of the DT here):

Mayra's Designs

P is for pink , princess , pearls

Challenges for Mayra:

Polkadoodles-Make a Gift For Christmas

Totally Paper Crafts #196 - Anything Christmassy but a card

Delightful Challenges - You're a Gem (I used pearls)

Divas By Design - Feeling Festive

Paper Crafting Journey - It's Christmas Time

Creatalicious - Christmas Time
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Anything Goes (Christmas frame )
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Crafting with Dragonflies #16 - Christmas Ornament

BethieJ's Blogspot

P is for.. Paper Bag, (Xmas) Packaging, Pattern Paper

Challenges for Beth:
Divas By Design-Feeling Festive
Sweet Stampin- Ribbons
Paper Crafting Journey- Its Christmas Time
Creatalicious- Christmas Time
My Mums Craft Shop- Christmas/Winter
Through The Craft Room Door- Anything Goes
Clear It Out- Anything Goes (from my stash I used the Red bling I have had a couple years! Made 9 bags I used almost all of it! :) )
Papertake Weekly- Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations- Free and Easy

Now it's your turn, enter your link below and Good Luck!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Winners PIO #47 - Non-traditional Christmas

Thank you all for sharing your wonderfully creative interpretations of our "Non-traditional Christmas" Challenge!

Challenge 2013 #47
Top 3, as chosen by the Design Team:

#14 Julie Gleeson

#22 Rocio De Alba

#24 America

Congratulations! Please grab your Top 3 Scoops badge (code is available in the right sidebar):

And now for the Lucky Winner of the Sponsor Prize, as chosen via Random.org:

#34 Roberta

Congratulations! Please email CG (CGSaysSomethingLoudly AT gmail DOT com) with your choice of 2 digi stamps from Pink Gem Designs.

We hope you will join us for our December-long challenge Pile It On #48 - P is for..., sponsored by Jellypark.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Pile It On #48 - P is for...

Here are the fabulous samples from our team:

Beth- BethieJs Blogspot

P Is For... (Pink and Pom Poms!)

Challenges For Beth-
PIO- P Is For... (Pink and Pom Poms!)
Jelly Park- Christmas
Totally Paper Crafts- Ho Ho Holidays
Craft Challenges- Non-Traditional Xmas Colors
Creatalicious- Christmas Time
Crafts 4 Eternity- Non Traditional Christmas
Aud Sentiments- Any Sentiment
Crafty Sentiments- Anything Goes
All Sorts- Inspired By A Song (Frosty The Snowman)
Gem Of A Challenge- Winter Wonderland
Crafting By Design - Christmas Or Winter

Scrappers Delight - Make It Sparkle

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sisteract - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Snow

Totally Gorjuss - Snow

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes