FEBRUARY 2026: Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #144

      

 Hello!

Welcome to our February 2026 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 27th February at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our January challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you a January DT Favourite?

Check the previous post, here, and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

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Back to this month's challenge ...

This month our sponsor is Nikky from Polkadoodles.

Nikki is offering our random winner 3 digi stamps of their choice from her Etsy store. Head over to see the beautiful products she has in stock.

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

 Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Carole

using Toasting Marshmallows

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Andree

using Bee Buzzy

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Dagmara

Taking a break  

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Helen

Using Toasting Marshmallows

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Ileana 

Using Bunny Rabbit with Easter Egg

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Koyel

Using Toasting Marshmallows

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Sari 

using Bee Buzzy

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Roni 

using Bee Buzzy

and

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Many thanks to Nikky at Polkadoodles for sponsoring our challenge and 

 thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #143

Sponsor: Polkadoodles: prize3 digis

Winner is chosen by Random.org

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Challenge Closes February 27th 12:00 GMT

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

FEBRUARY 2025:Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #132

        

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our February 2025 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 27th February at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our January challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you an January DT Favourite?

Check the previous post, here, and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

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Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by Polkadoodles Crafts.

Polkadoodles are offering our randomly picked winner 3 digi images. 

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

The DT were kindly given Polkadoodles digital products to create sample projects.

 Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree

using Perfect Peony

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Carole 

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Dagmara

using Toadstool Delight, Rebel Cool Girl, Butterfly Chic, 

Watering Can with Spring Flowers

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Danka

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Helen

using Alcea Hollyhock Flowers

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Ileana 

(on a break this month)

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Koyel

using Rabbit with Sunflower

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Sari 

using Perfect Peony

and

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 Thank you to Nikki and Polkadoodles for their generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #132 Polkadoodles 

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets 3 digi images from Polkadoodles Crafts

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 27th February.

Maximum of 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

JULY 2024: Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #125

 

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our July 2024 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore 

the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 30th July at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our June challenge.  We had some fabulous entries and it is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you a June DT Favourite?

Check here and, if you are a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

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Back to this month's challenge ...

This month we are lucky to be sponsored by Nikki from

Polkadoodles Crafts.

The DT were kindly given digital products to create sample projects. Our randomly picked winner will receive a choice of 3 digi stamps.

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree

using Birthday Cake Flower Fairy

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Dagmara

using Pickles Hedgehog Toadstool

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Danka

using Gingerbread Holly

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Helen

using Gingerbread Holly

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Ileana 

using Bauble Hat Bella

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Koyel

using Pickles Hedgehog Toadstool

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Lorraine

using Gingerbread Holly

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Sari 

using Fox

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 Thank you to Nikki at Polkadoodles Crafts for her generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #125 Polkadoodles Crafts

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets 3 digi stamps from Polkadoodles Crafts 

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 30th July

Maximum 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

JUNE 2023: Challenge #112 Crafts Galore Encore

 

Hello!

A very warm welcome to our June 2023 challenge. 

Here at Crafts Galore Encore the theme is always 

Anything Goes 

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

The challenge ends on the 29th June at mid-day GMT.

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Thank you to everyone who took time to join our May challenge. We had some fabulous entries. It is always a pleasure to visit your blogs and see what you've been creating. 

Are you a May winner?

Check here and, if you are a winner and/or a DT Favourite, please collect a badge from the side bar to proudly display on your blog.

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Back to this month's challenge ...

This time we are sponsored by Nikky from Polkadoodles. 

Nikky offers our randomly picked winner a choice of 3 single digi stamps from her shop.

Please pop over to the website and take a look at the wonderful selection of digis, stamps, stencils and dies on offer. 

The Polkadoodles blog has tonnes of inspiration and ideas. They can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and You Tube.

 The Polkadoodles team also host 4 amazing challenges: 

Polkadoodles Friday Challenge, 

Digi Choosday Tuesday Challenge, 

Pink Gems Saturday Challenge, 

We Love 2 Create Sunday Challenge.

Remember you can enter our challenge up to 3 times with different projects each time. Please no back linking - all projects entered should be posted for the first time online between the 1st and the 29th June.

We're looking forward to seeing your anything goes projects!

Enjoy the following inspiration from the DT.

You can visit their blogs by clicking on their blog names/images in the side bar >>>>

Happy Creating!

Carole and the CGE DT

xxx

Andree 

using Bob in a Boat

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Carole 

using Bob in a Boat

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Dagmara 

using Bob in a Boat

and

3 Little Bunny Rabbits

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Danka

using Cute Cats and Kittens

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Helen

using Bob in a Boat

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Ileana 

using 3 Little Bunny Rabbits

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Koyel

using 3 Little Bunny Rabbits

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Lorraine

using Cute Cats and Kittens

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Sari 

using Bob in a Boat

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 Thank you to Nikky at Polkadoodles for her generous sponsorship and thank you to the DT for their amazing designs.

Now it's over to you ...

Challenge #112

Winner (chosen by Random.org) gets a voucher for 3 digis from Polkadoodles 

Also DT Favourites are chosen on merit each month.

Inlinkz closes 12:00 GMT 29th June

Maximum 3 entries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

March 2021 - Challenge #85 Winners

 Welcome to a new Winner's Post 

 Firstly a very big THANK YOU to all who takes time to enter our monthly challenges .

Every month one winner will be picked using a random number generator and a sponsored prize will be won.

In addition winners will be chosen on merit (DT Favourites) and all equally placed. Each winner will have been chosen by a DT member.

March 2021 Winner 

Random Winner of £6.75 credit (for 3 digis) from Polkadoodles. 

 #67 - Margaret A

Congratulations Margaret!

Please Take Your Badge from the Side Bar or the tab above 

Contact Carole at cardsgaloreencore@yahoo.co.uk to claim your prize. 

Please claim your prize within 10 days. 

Design Team Favourites for March

These favourites are listed in the numerical order.

Claudia Martins chose #20 Susan Sudbury

I loved the magnificent and perfect coloring.

 Andrée Crowe #21 Jeni Mc

A delightful card that's just perfect for Spring. It's a lovely design with a very pretty coordinated paper. The image is adorable and has just the right amount of sparkle.

Ileana Artuffo chose #25 Katrina Buftron

Super CAS creation! I love delicate image and colouring. It's very very elegant.

 Susan Moffatt chose #39 Lynne R

It's a beautiful, simple and elegant card.

 Jackie Trinder chose #91 Cazcraftybits

This is a gorgeous floral clock. It will look magnificent on the wall.

Carole Jones chose #107 Юрате

Юрате has made a beautiful series of tea party themed cards using gorgeous images along with pretty die-cuts, lace appliqué and a pin flair badge. The colours and layers are stunning.

 Cass Stromboli chose #166 Creative Pixie Designs

Gorgeous card with fabulous colouring. Sweet bunny image that's perfect for springtime.

 Claudia Martins chose #169 Thompson

I fell in love with the delicate monochrome of this design.

Carole Jones chose #180 Monica Collins

Monica Collins Gorgeous, layered, die cut florals on a fabulous, blended background of yellow and pink inks. The embossed music manuscript adds a lovely touch.

 Danuta Brzezińska chose #192 Rosina

I like the elegance and shape of this card. I love the colors, pockets, laces and tags. Good job.

 Kelly Parker chose #205 Silke

The coloring is very nice and the bunnies are sooo cute! I like bunnies and this card is done very well.

  Dagmara Gorczyńska chose #207 J Atterbury Creations

The coloring is very nice and the bunnies are sooo cute! I like bunnies and this card is done very well.

Tracey Mowbray chose #220 Dikke Knuffel

What a cutie love the elephant & pretty colour tones.

   

Don't forget that the new challenge starts tomorrow.