Christmas Countdown Challenge Winners!

Merry Christmas! The Christmas Countdown has come to an end. THANKS to everyone who joined in the challenges. We had over 100 entries again this year and its always fabulous seeing other people's ideas. We hope you have an enjoyable Christmas Season and  Happy New Year.

Head to the Gallery to see all the amazing entries and leave comments on the projects that you've enjoyed. We all love encouraging feedback!

We still have 40% off ALL Christmas related products and there are plenty of 20% -50% off bargains in the Specials category. Enjoy!

In each category there is a winner and also a drawn winner. Could the winners please email info@artfullcrafts.co.nz with your address and let us know which challenge you won. The prizes will be sent out after Liz returns from her holiday  in mid-January.

Blog Comment Competition

There were so many fabulous comments and the lucky lady who had her name pulled out of the hat was.... Nicky Durie! Congrats to you all and thanks to everyone who wrote such lovely words of encouragement to the Design Team.

Simple Cards

Challenge Winner: Shona Chambers with an elegant set of cards

Drawn Winner: Abigail (5 years old) with a fabulous washi tape tree card

Photo Gifts & Layouts

Challenge Winner: Brenda Morgan showcasing a beautiful Christmas layout

Drawn Winner: Michele Capstick with a Friends' Frame

Fancy Cards

Challenge Winner: Denise with an elaborately decorated card. Just gorgeous!

Drawn Winner: Tanja Blinkhorn with a classy gold card

Handmade Gifts

Challenge Winner: Jordy Rice with a lovely lantern

Drawn Winner: Morgan Southgate created jars of goodness for her home-based care mums

Tree, Home & Table Decorations

Challenge Winner: Robyn for this outstanding decorated book. I want to try this!

Drawn Winner: Christine Franklin with a really cool sleigh

Gift Tags, Wrapping & Stocking Stuffers

Challenge Winner: Jonece Putu offered some excellent ideas for wrapping

Drawn Winner: Karen with a Christmas Tag

Shop and Website Hours
Don't forget that the physical shop is closed for 25th December and 1st January. Otherwise we're open on shortened hours 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 2pm Saturdays. Normal hours resume Monday 12th December. For those who live out of town, the website is open all hours and Tania is stepping in to pack and send your parcels.

Merry Christmas
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year. We do appreciate it and look forward to serving you in 2015.

I (Liz) would like to take the opportunity to remind you that the celebration of Christmas Day is about the birth of a real historical person, Jesus Christ, who was also God in the flesh, who came to earth to live and die as a substitute for our sins. We celebrate his birth at this time and remind ourselves of his message to repent and believe in Him. May his love and peace surround you at this busy time.
Merry Christmas to you all!