Challenge Rules

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Start of Challenge Delayed

Some important news to share....
As many of you know, the Cut and Create store, in which all the Creative Pointe SVG files are sold, has been down all summer long.  At this point, I'm not sure if or when it will be back.  I have been searching for a replacement and have run into some difficulties.  I'm hoping that one way or another, all my SVG files will be available for sale again soon.  
The sole purpose of this Challenge blog is to drive interest in The Creative Pointe's SVG files.  This is why I've come to the unhappy decision of putting it on hiatus until the entire SVG catalog is available again in an online store (you can still purchase my most popular sets on Etsy).  To put it bluntly, if SVG files cannot be purchased, there is no reason to put time and effort into running this blog.  I'm sorry for the inconvenience and hope we will be up and running again soon.
~Cindy

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Strut Your Stuff All Summer Long--August Challenge

While the regular challenge is taking the summer off,  we're going to try something new!
STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF! CHALLENGE
So, how does this special monthly Challenge work? 
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  So if you've purchased or grabbed a freebie from one of our almost two hundred files, you can play along.  
If you haven't got a Creative Pointe file to use, Ask for one of these for free:  
Shower Heading
Bride 2B
Ice Pop Treat
Sand Castle
Uncle Sam Hat
Sheriff's Badge
You can see these (and all the Creative Pointe SVG files on Pinterest.  While the store is down, please contact me for files at:  thecreativepointe@gmail.com)

We want to see what you create (or have created) with our files!  
I's your August chance to STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF!  
Two fabulous prizes will be awarded by random drawings each month this summer.

NOTE:  Last month's entries were lovely BUT none of them were created using a Creative Pointe SVG file.  To be eligible for the prizes below, you MUST use one of those files.

This month's prizes:
$20 Gift Certificate to The Creative Pointe's Cut and Create store
and
Altered and Hand Painted Domino Pendant by Cindy Pointe
Enter your link below and play along.  No limit on entries.

Here are some DT projects to inspire you!
Beach Set
by Marina--My Perfect Life

Upload your Creative Pointe SVG file project!  
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  
*Each project can only be entered one time in the three months of this special challenge.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Strut Your Stuff All Summer Long--July Challenge

While the regular challenge is taking the summer off,  we're going to try something new!
STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF! CHALLENGE
So, how does this special monthly Challenge work? 
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  So if you've purchased or grabbed a freebie from one of our almost two hundred files, you can play along.  
If you haven't got a Creative Pointe file to use, Ask for one of these for free:  
Shower Heading
Bride 2B
Ice Pop Treat
Sand Castle
Uncle Sam Hat
Sheriff's Badge
You can see these (and all the Creative Pointe SVG files on Pinterest.  While the store is down, please contact me for files at:  thecreativepointe@gmail.com)

We want to see what you create (or have created) with our files!  
I's your July chance to STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF!  
Two fabulous prizes will be awarded by random drawings each month this summer.

This month's prizes:
$20 Gift Certificate to The Creative Pointe's Cut and Create store
and
Altered and Hand Painted Domino Pendant by Cindy Pointe
Enter your link below and play along.  No limit on entries.

Here are some DT projects to inspire you!

Pop-Up Box Card
(available in my ETSY SHOP)

 Holiday Headings
by Carolyn--Granny Ma's Creative Blog

Beach Set
by Marina--My Perfect Life

Upload your Creative Pointe SVG file project!  
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  
*Each project can only be entered one time in the three months of this special challenge.
Regular bi-weekly SVG electronic cutting flile Challenge will return in September!

Monday, June 1, 2015

Strut Your Stuff All Summer Long--June Challenge

While the regular challenge is taking the summer off,  we're going to try something new!
STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF! CHALLENGE
So, how does this special monthly Challenge work? 
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  So if you've purchased or grabbed a freebie from one of our almost two hundred files, you can play along.  
If you haven't got a Creative Pointe file to use, grab one of these for free:  
(EDIT 6/1/15--Our store is experiencing technical difficulties.  If you would like one of these free files, please send an email with your request to:  thecreativepointe@gmail.com)

We want to see what you create (or have created) with our files!  
I's your June chance to STRUT YOUR (Creative Pointe) STUFF!  
Two fabulous prizes will be awarded by random drawings each month this summer.

This month's prizes:
$20 Gift Certificate to The Creative Pointe's Cut and Create store
and
Altered and Hand Painted Domino Pendant by Cindy Pointe
Enter your link below and play along.  No limit on entries.

Here are some DT projects to inspire you!

by Marina--My Perfect Life


Upload your Creative Pointe SVG file project!  
You can enter any project, from any date* (back linking allowed!) as long as you use an electronic cutting file from The Creative Pointe.  
*Each project can only be entered one time in the three months of this special challenge.
Regular bi-weekly SVG electronic cutting flile Challenge will return in September!


Winner: Challenge #54

We received only 9 but totally terrific entries for this challenge which means I can only give away one file, not the Gift Certificate....BOO!  Click on the "HOME" button for details on the current Challenge, which will always be the top post.

Challenge #54  Summer
Winner of this file 
from the
is
#2 Art With Yogi
Congratulations!
Please email Cindy 
 thecreativepointe@gmail 
to claim your file.

Now onto the "Creative Choice" selection....
It was another tough choice to make as there were many wonderful and deserving entries.  
The entry chosen is:
Beth's star box is super cute and the papers she chose for it are perfect!  
I love all the great details, like the burlap too.
Congrats!  Please grab your badge above and display it proudly.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Challenge #54: Summer

SUMMER

If we receive at least 20 entries, the prize for this challenge will be a $5 Gift Certificate for SVG files from the Creative Pointe's ON LINE STORE.
You'll find almost 180 SVG files/sets available for all your paper crafting projects.
If we have less than 20 entries, the winner will receive a SVG file selected for this Challenge.  Winner will be randomly chosen from all submissions.

One extra special entry will receive the "Creative Choice" button.

Ready for some inspiration? Let's take a look at what the Design Team created using SVG diecuts.  Please click on their blog links for more details on each project.


by Vicki--Izzaboutchu!

 



by Marina--My Perfect Life


Now we're ready to see YOUR  SVG (or similar) creations.
PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CHALLENGE:
They are simple and short.  Please click on the rules tab above for complete rules to enter this challenge.  
MOST IMPORTANT RULE:  You MUST use a SVG or similar electronic cutting file in your project.  CRICUT CARTRIDGE ONLY ENTRIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.  Please make sure that you mention somewhere in your post what part of your project was created with a cutting file.  Entries that do not fit this basic requirement will be deleted.


Winner: Challenge #53

We received only 8 but totally terrific entries for this challenge which means I can only give away one file, not the Gift Certificate....BOO!  Click on the "HOME" button for details on the current Challenge, which will always be the top post.

Challenge #53  MOTHER'S DAY
Winner of this file 
from THE CREATIVE POINTE
is
#1 zubmomi
Congratulations!
Please email Cindy 
 thecreativepointe@gmail 
to claim your file.


Now onto the "Creative Choice" selection....
It was another tough choice to make as there were many wonderful and deserving entries.  
The entry chosen is:
I'm showing another view of the card Sue entered so that you can see the delicate floral lace cutwork...so gorgeous!  Just two colors and a bit of bling really makes this card pop.
Congrats!  Please grab your badge above and display it proudly.