January Power & Spark: Grab a Map!

Hello, Power Peeps! It’s a new month.... AND a NEW YEAR! And with all those new things, we thought we'd ramp up the fun and deliver not one, not two, but TEN ways to bring on a bit of design power with that undeniable creative spark. And, what's even better than all of that is the fact that we have a partner in crime for this month's challenge. Check it out!

HOW TO PLAY: For this month's Power & Spark Challenge, we're asking you to "Grab A Map!" and get in on some Power Poppy Fun! We've teamed up with Pagemaps.com's CardMaps to showcase 10 new sketches featuring some of Power Poppy's fabulous stamp sets. You can find all ten sketches along with design team samples HERE!  After you pick your favorite card sketch a.k.a. map, use it to spark a little cardmaking creativity and then, link your creation up at the bottom of this post! If you play along, you'll be in the running to win a $50 Shopping Spree to the Power Poppy Shop! But wait, there's more! Becky Fleck, the fabulous Pagemaps guru, is also offering a $25 Power Poppy gift card and all you need to do is leave a comment on THIS post! The Pagemaps contest closes January 22nd, so hop on over soon! We can't wait to see what you create. 

Now because there were 10 sketches that means TEN Power Poppy Designers got in on the mix to show off their creative prowess! You'll have to stay tuned for our link list showcasing these ladies' ab fab creations! But.... just because I love to do this, here's a little teaser! ;-) 

THE OFFICIAL RULES:

• Use Power Poppy stamps if you have them. If not, it is a great way to win some!
• Link your creation below using our Linky (please use the exact URL from your post instead of a generic blog address.)
• Please mention Power Poppy in YOUR blog or gallery post with a link back to THIS challenge!
• The winner will receive a $50 SHOPPING SPREE TO THE POWER POPPY SHOP!
• Enter as many cards as you’d like, as long as they fit the theme of the challenge!

Deadline to enter is January 31st @ 8:00 PM EST. At that point, we’ll draw the winner randomly and make the announcement right here on the first Friday in February.

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So, drum roll please, time now to draw that winning name from our December Power & Spark 12 Days of Christmas Challenge! If you missed this month's entries, you have to click HERE to see them for yourself! So many fun and festive creations to "Ooooo" and "Ahhhhhh" over!

After random.org put all of the names in the virtual hat, the number drawn was....

That means our winner is....

KATHY ASPER 

Check out her darling creation! She took Stacy Morgan's lead and decided to repurpose with super crafty results! Just take a peek at what she did with an old frosting container and Power Poppy's digital stamp set Gingerbread Family.  

So sweet and fun! Now, if you want to see the project in full glory all you need to do is visit Kathy's blog -  My Asperations - and check out all the photos and details! Thanks Kathy for playing along and CONGRATS! You've won a $50 Shopping Spree! Contact us at bloom@powerpoppy.com and we'll send you your shopping code!
Well, fine friends, it's time to make the rounds and see what some of our fabulous designers created when they were challenged by.....

All ten of these lovelies have a different sketch and a different sample to show off! While you can check out all the cardmaps HERE, you really need to give some love to these ladies below, pick a sketch and then, join us in the fun by creating and linking up your creation below! Hop on over and see....

Allison Cope

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Julie Koerber

Katie Sims

Stacy Morgan

Tosha Leyendekker

Cheryl Scrivens

Barb Walker

Nancy Sheads

And, be sure to stop back by on Monday when Ally Cope takes over to share her design tips when using dies for our Inspire Me Monday feature!  And just because I can.... another teaser for you!

Until then, live life in full bloom...
~Julie

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