No matter where you are, are you becited about tomorrow's NBUS Challenge #5? I know I am!
I am publishing this post today so you have the important information which may answer any questions you have.
This challenge is run just like other sketch, color, or theme challenges you may have played in. It is not a HOP, where you go from blog to blog. HOWEVER, I do encourage participants to visit and comment on the blogs of other NBUS participants and I certainly want you to visit the blogs/shops of all of my sponsors!
Tomorrow's post will be the actual challenge with the Inlinkz button at the end where you can link your NBUS creations.
12:05 a.m. PST on September 8, 2015 to
11:55 p.m. PST on September 18, 2015.
If you would like to know the history of this challenge and see the four prior challenges and their galleries, please click HERE.
- You must use a NBUS item on your creation and indicate what it is. It doesn't matter if it is old or new, although that old virginal schtuff would really like some attention!
- The theme is "Anything Goes!"
- This challenge is a thank you to my followers, so to be eligible for a prize, please join via the blue "Join This Site" button on my side bar.
- Cut and paste the NBUS badge into your post or on your side bar and include a link back to the challenge post.
- Please enter only four other challenges in addition to this one, for a total of five.
- You may enter this challenge a total of three times. New work only please.
- Link up your creation using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of tomorrow's post in the usual way.
- HAVE FUN!!
If you don't have a blog and want to play or need any further information, please click HERE for further details and contact information.
My prior four NBUS challenges only had prizes that I provided out-of-pocket to thank all my followers. But for NBUS Challenge #5, I'm thrilled to say that I have sponsors!!!
Here is a sneak peak of the companies joining me in giving prizes to my participants!! You will have to come back tomorrow to see the actual prizes!
I'm so very, very grateful for the support of these excellent companies that we all know and love!
In addition, I will be awarding prizes as I have done in my prior challenges.
A Special Thank You!
I would like to take a minute to thank my friend Jeanne Jachna of A Kept Life! If it weren't for Jeanne, you wouldn't be seeing all these sponsors offering prizes for NBUS Challenge #5! Jeanne serves on the Design Teams for several companies. She offered to check with them about sponsoring and the ball started rolling from there. She is also a technical wizard so she prepared the above collage and helped me with the sponsor graphics and links! When you get a chance, I hope you will go and thank Jeanne, too! Bonus: she is a brilliant card artist!
Update on The Mister
Oh, one more thing. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind comments and prayers for Kevin. It turns out that he does need surgery. His hamstring is hanging by a thread, so he will be sliced, diced, and stitched Tuesday afternoon. He will have to wear a soft hip cast/brace contraption for several weeks screwed at an angle so he will be unable to sit down. Nurse Nelly and Nurse Ratchet (that would be two of my other personalities) will be moving in to help out, depending on how much sass he gives me!
I should be able to be on the computer and commenting while the poor guy is
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Great news about the challenge Darnell!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you in your nursing roll! ( i am picturing you in a nurse outfit right now! )
Honestly, the things men will do to get you into a nurse's outfit! That aside I hope all goes smoothly for him and he'll soon be able to run around after you.
ReplyDeleteI *hope* I will get chance to join in but I'm going to be away for all but one day of the challenge, so I'll have to throw something together tomorrow in between throwing things into a suitcase and swearing at them to grow smaller and fold themselves neatly. But I'll be meeting my new grandson (hence the amount of stuff I have to pack, it's all pressies) so I have lots to look forward to!
Jane
Wishing the Mister the very best of luck with his surgery and subsequent speedy recovery aided by Nurse Nelly and Nurse Ratchet! I look forward to those medical reports!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the NBUS challenge tomorrow too, well done to both you and Jeanne for a spectacular array of sponsors too
Happy Monday
Kathyk
So sorry to hear about the mister, though the thought of you in a nurse's outfit did make me chuckle out loud. Can't wait for the challenge as I have heaps of new unused schtuff just waiting for my mojo to get back from holidays or wherever he's been hiding.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and best wishes to the Mister ..... hope everything goes well with the surgery.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the NBUS challenge ..... the list of sponsors is amazing!!
Big hugs ..... Linda xx
Looking forward to the challenge and sending oodles of good wishes to Kevin for his surgery, bless him! Both of you take care! xxx
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to your next NBUS challenge Darnell and how fantastic that you and Jeanne have managed to find so many wonderful sponsors. So sorry that the mister has to have surgery but I'm sure the ministrations of nurses Nelly and Ratchet will help speed his recovery and hope all goes well tomorrow. x
ReplyDeleteWishing you every success with your next NBUS challenge Darnell . . . and MANY congrats on getting sponsorship.
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes to you and the Mister for a happy outcome from the op.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
What an amazing array of sponsors, Darnell! It doesn't surprise me that they want to support your NBUS Challenge - it's VERY popular and VERY fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that Kevin needs surgery. I guess that's the end of his water-skiing career, right? Do they give you a hoist to move him from standing to lying and vice versa? Or is that where Nurse Ratchet kicks in? ;-)
oh Darnell.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful news - I'm looking forward to the upcoming Challenge !!!
and great sponsors --- that will once again an exciting time!
I think of you as a nurse * hehe
CU hellerlittle
First off, I hope your Mister gets better really soon and doesn't drive you completely batty in the meantime! :-). I am very "becited" for your NBUS challenge. It's always fun and it gets my poor NBUS stamps some ink time. :-). Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, I'll be saying prayers that all goes well for Kevin and that the recovery is smooth as possible all things considered. Keep us posted! xoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Darnell, sorry mister has to be sliced and diced. Hoping all goes well and wishing him a speedy recovery. Glad you have that top dog nursing team on hand.
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to the NBUS challenge. Fab sponsors. International as well. NBUS does get around. Hope you get record breaking entries. Off to in the button on my blog. Hugz
I am beside myself with becitement Darnell!! Wishing the Mister a successful op and a speedy recovery xx
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well for hubby!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that hear about Kevin. Warning: his care will take more time than you think even for three personalities! We will be happy to see you when you are able to pop in. --amazing to have so many sponsors. Five years running is huge though. Thanking all the wonderful sponsors and Jeanne for helping. --need to go and dig out all my NBUS stuff..oh wait that is half the stuff in my craft roo. Just grab and go.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the Mister - but glad they can 'fix' him! that will be some nursing assignment!! Hope you both survive it all!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for the NBUS challenge - I just wrote up my post to link tomorrow! what a wonderful list of sponsors and thanks the Jeanne for the help she gave you - what a girl!! See you tomorrow!! Julia xx
I'm so sorry to hear Mister has to have surgery. I will send prayers for you both and hope all goes well. Oh my, not able to sit down! That's going to be so hard for him. You are sure going to have your hands full even with two extra nurses! Maybe Hammy can help with NBUS. He has such a discerning eye and will be glad to pop in and give you a paw. I'm looking forward to NBUS and have been going through my "stuff". It's a good thing to do every once in a while because I find things I had forgotten about.
ReplyDeleteWishing your 'mister' well with his operation Darnell
ReplyDeleteAnne
Oh no, surgery? I'm sure your Mister will be in very good hands with Nurse Nellie and Nurse Ratchett but not to be able to sit at all for a few weeks!? I hope the doc knows the perfect angle to screw that cast on because we all have to sit at least once a day, kwim? Good thoughts being sent his way for a successful operation and recovery and also for your patience and stamina.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the NBUS Challenge! You have always been so generous in the past challenges and look at you now with so many sponsors! I'm looking forward to seeing what NBUS will used by everyone to create their masterpieces. Thanks for this fun challenge.
Sorry to hear your mister and you have to face surgery tomorrow. Wishing you both all the best, especially as you change your roll from crafter to care giver! Not an easy task! I know, because I am one!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your returning NUBS. How great you were able to riund up some awesome sponsers. Look forward to see what others are creating these days.
Looking forward to the NBUS Challenge. Do you need to postpone it, though? I know we wouldn't mind. Seriously. You could do that and I'm sure we'd all be willing to wait a month. Just suggesting.... I have the Mister on my prayer list, and you as well. Get other help if you need it; don't be too proud to ask, as he's not a teeny-tiny fella. I wish I could come out and give you an extra set of helping hands for a week post-op. You know I'd be there in a heartbeat if I could. I'm so sorry to hear of his boo-boo. But I'll bet you look awesome in that french maid's, er, I mean nurse's uniform.... Big squeezy hugs. xo Bev
ReplyDeleteHoping everything goes A Ok for your sweetie. You will make a fabulous nurse! Happy I could help. So much for being anonymous ..lol. embarassed. Big hugs and thanks to you Darnell!!!
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts and prayers for the mister (and you), Darnell.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your husband. I sure hope all goes very, very well for him. That sure is a lot of sponsors!!! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteLove a good challenge and this one with sponsors, nice work...Jeanne's a keeper, bless her heart. If the Mister gives you guff, you could tickle his feet, but that may be dangerous. Perhaps he'd like to miss a meal or two. No, that would be mean. Silent treatment alway worked for me, but you're too sweet for that. What ever you decide on, I'm sure it will be appropriate. I'll be thinking of you two tomorrow and through his recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry your hubby has to have surgery. Praying for a speedy recovery. I'm rubbing my hands together in glee in anticipation of the NBUS Challenge!! Woohoo!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Another NBUS challenge ....that is just wonderful, Darnell!!! And WOW for all the sponsors!!! Will have to go and dig into my boxes of stamps to find the NBUS ones!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that the Mister is going to need an op, but I'm sure he will be fine in no time!!!! But his surely is in great hands with you being his Nurse!!!!! Thinking of you and wishing him well!!!!
Praying your hubbies surgery goes smoothly tomorrow and that he is an easy patient.
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous line-up of sponsors. I'm excited to particapte in this challenge because I have too many NBUS items in my craft room right now. Thanks for coordinating this for us. <3
A speedy recovery for the Mister! Looking forward to joining in on the fun! Carri~Abusybee
ReplyDeleteSkittles!
Hello Darnell, sorry to hear your hubby needs to go under the knife, lucky him he has you as his nurse!! I just hope he doesn't give you any.....what did you say????? Sass!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteNow, I'm so darn excited about this challenge, love it, love it. You can be sure I will be participating wholeheartedly.
Thank you for letting us know, I will be checking it out tomorrow.
Today is my 64th. Birthday, this is a great gift.
Hugs.
Maria Rodriguez.
Enjoy your blog just don't comment often. My sympathy and prayers for both nurse and patient through surgery and recovery!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blog just don't comment often. My sympathy and prayers for both nurse and patient through surgery and recovery!
ReplyDeleteI am totally BECITED!! I don't get to play with the NBUS I actually buy much anymore. You know the oatmeal/banana pudding thing?? heheh! So I'm going to pull out something new and fun to do just for this challenge! So sorry hubby has to be all cut up! Be kind to him as he heals :) I'll be back soon with my NBUS card! ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteYou and your dear are in my prayers
ReplyDeleteall good
hugs Tamara
Really stunning both your news, Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes go to your hubby.... I'm sure that with the surgery everything will go well!
And your NBUS challenge is a great notice, thanks to your friend Jeanne for all the fabulous sponsors! I hope to have time enought to play with some of my new and unused items!! :D
Yay for NBUS #5! Jeanne is a peach!!! So big thanks to her for sponsor help and to you for such a fun challenge! Hope all goes well for the mister! We nursed my mom through a hamstring pull a few months ago - not fun!!! Bless you in your nursing duties!!! Hugs!!!! Jill
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to post my card.
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts and hugs to Kevin, and you.
Wishing him the speediest of recoveries. :) BBB
Oh I will be playing for sure, thank you, Darnell! What a fabulous list of sponsors! So sorry to hear about your Kevin and hope the surgery goes okay.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you waited for me to start making cards again after my little break, Darnell! (wink, wink) Let me tell you, my table is covered with NBIS because I sure didn't stop buying. ha ha Hope The Mister's op goes well. Mwah!
ReplyDeleteGoing to check my NBUS box! I've got plenty to choose from. Should I quit buying stuff? Nah! Prayers for Kevin (and for you).
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for Kevin and for you. Be sure to take care of yourself, dear Darnell. We in blogland love you! Looking forward to using my NBUS...just got something on Saturday! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your sponsors - no surprise since your fan base is deservedly large! So sorry to hear about the Mister's mishap but I know your humor will get the both of you through - and I hope his humorous side will be the one NOT undergoing the operation!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers.
ReplyDeleteFeeling sorry about Kevin, Sending prayers and everything goes well. Great news, love to play with my NBUS...... great sponsors!Thanks for the fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about the upcoming NBUS Challenge and will participate as soon as I get back from CA. I will keep Kevin in my prayers and hope all goes well. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for healthy and quick healing while you play nurse. (So that you have a pleasant patient!) Congrats on all of those sponsors Darnell, that's fantastic! Can't wait to play along and use some NBUS items. I need to bring out the feather duster for some. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Monica
Sorry to hear The Mister is need of surgery. That sounds rather painful. I'm sure you will be able to handle the nursing of Kevin. Hopefully your nice personality will come through. Thoughts and prayers for his surgery tomorrow and a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Kevin's successful surgery and very speedy recovery heading West right now, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your great sponsors for NBUS #5(!)
WOWZA, can't believe there have been 5 already, of course, with all the NBUS I have, you could be on #50 and I still wouldn't be able to use it all :-)
Hey, beautiful lady! Just caught up on the news about Kevin. Am sending warm wishes and prayers of speedy recovery for him. Puts 'hammy' in a whole different light! He is so lucky to have you as his 'nurse'. Can't imagine anyone staying unwell around you for long. Take care of you too! As an aside, well done on your sponsor list! Wowsers!! Jeanne is a doll, I totally agree! Where would we be without these gorgeous souls? Anyway, good luck with your NBUS challenge. They are always SUPER fun!! Not sure if I am able to play this time given looming travel, but will certainly try! Mwah! Mwah!
ReplyDeleteHurrah!! How wonderful your blogging buddy helped get these incredible sponsors for your wonderful challenge, Darnell! Hugs & prayers for you & your hubby! Just holler if you need some nurse advice--usually I'm not Nurse Ratchet--haha!
ReplyDeleteA) I am very becited and
ReplyDeleteB) Oh no! That naughty hamstring! I'll be thinking of him and hoping for a speedy recovery!
I will most definitely keep your Mister in my prayers Darnell. Hope all goes well and he has a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteWell done on all the sponsors! Great effort Jeanne. Thank you Darnell for another challenge - it is a real incentive to use some NBUS.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to the Mister :)
Hoping to play along. I am goi g away but know I have a few cards scheduled where I have used NBUS.
ReplyDeleteGoodness poor hubby, sounds like he is in a lot of pain. I am glad he has op organised. Hope all goes well and thinking of you.
xx
Ahh Darnell what a trial for you - oh, and the mister. I will keep you both in my prayers for patience, and Kevin for healing :-)
ReplyDeleteI should be able to take part in the challenge - I have stacks of schtuff
that needs to be loved, ooops, used....
Blessings
Maxine
So sorry to hear that Kevin does have to have the surgery. Will be good though to get it fixed all at once, although the 'no sitting' side effect would be so frustrating. I'm sure the nurse will have plenty of drugs and patience on hand...well, maybe more drugs than patience but as long as he is resting that's all that matters right??!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of your Mister today and hoping that the surgery goes well and the recovery will be quick! Wishing you lots of patience!
ReplyDeleteNow I am off to climb NBUS Mountain but before I will visit Jeanne's blog! What a great list of sponsors!
Continued prayers and love being sent your way - I hope things go well and that he heals soon!! Thank you for the NBUS challenge - YOU are a marvel and I am so excited about all the wonderful sponsors you got this time!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm late commenting but that doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of you both yesterday afternoon, Darnell ... 'cause I was ... and sending prayers. Will continue so to do for Kevin and for his rather attractive nurse ... (who needs also to look after herself!) hope he'll be able to concentrate on recovering!! Excited for your new NBUS Challenge ... a little weekend playing I think! Great big hugs & bisous, bisous, mon amie, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow, super that you are organizing tjis again!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a lot of work to get all those super firms to join in; you make it a super party!
Hope you will manage to visit/see all that all the super crafters will link to your NBUS-challenge!!
Wish you luck, fun and thank you!
Have a colourfull week! Hugs, Gerrina
Wishing your Mister a speedy recovery...for your sake as well as his!!! Before you know it, he'll be back on his bike, cruising the streets and enjoying the great outdoors!
ReplyDeleteGetting all geared up to get busy on my NBUS card. Thing is that it is REALLY tough deciding which of the nine million unopened/unused items get to be featured in this fun game!
Hi Darnell,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the Mister's surgery. Prayers uplifted for him and for you as nurse. You have your hands full and your heart is always overflowing to us! So excited to see your sponsors and hope to play along!
Hugs~
Thinking good thoughts for you and the Mister and know with you by his side, he's already in good hands for support and comfort! You are always the sweetest with your blog posts and kind words that you share here every day - good stuff! (Or as you say, Good Schtuff!)
ReplyDeleteso happy to play along in the NBUS challenge - what a wonderful challenge!
Hi Darnell. I wish your Mister a speedy recovery and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to a new NBUS with an impressive group of sponsors.
As usual I'm way behind finding out what's going on in blogland. I'm so sorry that the Mister needs surgery but to not be able to sit down. I can't even imagine. My prayers continue for healing and comfort for him, and patience for both of you. I've been waiting for this challenge and now can't seem to find time to make a card. I still have time, though. Thanks for doing this and it's great that so many companies were willing to sponsor you.
ReplyDeletei am trying to catch up on blogs while visting my Dad...3 weeks worth will be impossible to get through if I don't. So, first healing wishes to your hubby, and continued good thoughts for comfort. Second, wow, how wonderful to have all those sponsors. You are a gifted and widely followed blogger and are a perfect platform for sponsorship. I bet you'll get lots of entries. I premade and posted cards for the time I will be out, so I'm not sure if I can link any of the ones I made that had nbus stuff. Hmmmm.
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