Friday, March 1, 2013

TSC40:Spring Flowers and Colors - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

We can't get over the beautiful creations inspired by our February photo!  You've proven - yet again - that your creativity knows no bounds!  Here is a closer look at just a couple of your gorgeous projects!  Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Marilyn M.
Maria
Congratulations to Julia at Craft Room Stamper who has been drawn as this month's winner of a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store!  Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).
Julia

And now for Challenge #40:
Spring Flowers and Colors - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp ... Plus a Bonus!!

Maybe we're rushing it, but we see signs of Spring all around and we want to celebrate - NOW!  This month we challenge you to use Spring flowers and colors as your inspiration.  Of course that's just a starting point - let's see where it leads you!  We hope you'll invite a friend and play along for your chance to win $21 toward your choice of Stampsmith stamps!

We would also like to hear about your favorite types of challenges (color, shape, photo, sketch, theme, etc.) and your specific theme suggestions for upcoming months.  Every comment giving us feedback will earn an entry in our draw for a little mystery gift from Valerie!!

The designers have been busy celebrating Spring behind the scenes and we finally get to share their gorgeous creations with you!  Are there signs of Spring in your yard?? :)
Debbie Reid

Karen McAlpine

Julie Mutch
Valerie Wilson


Posted by Valerie H. Marshall at 12:00 AM
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15 comments:

  1. BarbaraWMarch 1, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    My favorite challenge would probably be black and white with a splash of color. I also love theme and sketch challenges.

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    1. Valerie H. MarshallMarch 9, 2013 at 12:24 AM

      Thank you, Barbara! These are some of my favs too! :)

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  2. MariaMarch 1, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you for featuring my wall hanging! A lovely start to the day! X

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  3. craft-roomjuliaMarch 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I'm just so thrilled to be the winner of your prize draw. Thank you so much. Julia x X X

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  4. ionabunnyMarch 3, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Hi, there are snowdrops blooming in my garden despite the fact that the ground is frozen solid. Isn't nature amazing. I think colour challenges are always great, you get such a lot of different expressions. I have only done two sketch challenges but can see how these would be a bit addictive.

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    1. Valerie H. MarshallMarch 9, 2013 at 12:27 AM

      Thank you, Gail... do you happen to have a favorite color or color combination?

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  5. AnnieMarch 3, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Congratulations to Julia, Marilyn and Maria......all fabulous entries.

    Such a hard job to judge the inspirational pieces entered.

    Look forward to the next challenge

    Annie x

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  6. MariaMarch 5, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    I've not done many sketch challenges but love colour ones and enjoyed the inspirational photo one last month. We've had a bit of sun here in the uk, which is lovely, but it may not last! Xx

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    1. Valerie H. MarshallMarch 9, 2013 at 12:28 AM

      Hi Maria! Glad you enjoyed the inspirational photo challenge last month. That was a new theme for us. I liked how many different ways it could be interpreted! :)

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  7. Words and PicturesMarch 8, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Sad to say I've had to leave my Stampsmith stamps at home (there simply wasn't room for everything in my travelling stash), so will have to sit out the next couple of challenges... but delighted to chip in with suggestions!!
    I'm always a big fan of Tic-tac-toe challenges... love picking my line and creating with it.
    Or projects inspired by a song - either one picked by you, or each of us sharing what song has inspired the project we've made...
    Alison x

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    1. Valerie H. MarshallMarch 9, 2013 at 12:30 AM

      Safe travels, Alison! Tic Tac Toe is a great idea - I love them too. We've never done one for The Stampsmith Challenge! I just finished a song challenge card on my blog... that was super fun - another great idea! Thank you, Val :)

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  8. Andrea RMarch 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I love almost any kind of challenge, but I guess my favorite types would be "sketch", "color scheme", and "theme" or "technique." That really narrows it down, doesn't it? LOL! I especially like monotone designs. Now to get out some bright colors and start stamping.

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  9. DawnMarch 12, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I love photo inspiration challenges and color challenges.

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  10. stamping sueMarch 15, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I like a splash of color challenges....ex: black & white with a splash of color.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  11. A.JMarch 23, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    What about a Recycle-re-use challenge. Maybe that it has to have some elements that are recycled from household items that are not normally associated with crafts.

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