The Stampsmith Challenge

Monday, April 1, 2013

TSC41:Black, White and A Splash Of Color - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

Thank you to everyone who submitted projects and theme ideas to this month's end of winter challenge! Since we have just a few delicious entries for our Spring theme, we are able to highlight one brilliant aspect of each wonderful project! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

The layering of paper, stamp, doily, image and beautiful flowers creates a real depth of interest.

Criss-crossing sheer ribbon adds a unique backdrop for the gorgeous rolled flowers.

Watercolor pencils add cheerful colors to the darling photo-realistic stamped image.

A tied roll of paper adds an unexpected dimension and drama to this dreamy decor.

Congratulations to Marilyn at Crafts And Beyond 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).

Thank you to Alison who left a theme suggestion for a Tic Tack Toe Challenge. Great idea - we've never done one here before! Please contact Valerie with your snail mail address so she can send you a wee bit-o-love (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #41:
Black, White and A Splash Of Color - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

Barbara Washington made the first theme suggestion of Black and White with a Splash of Color in the comments last month, so we ran with it! Thank you, Barbara! :) We hope you'll invite a friend and play along for your chance to win $21 toward your choice of Stampsmith stamps!

Our fabulous designers have been splashing each other with color already! LOL! Here are their wonderful creations for inspiration to get you started this month!

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?? :)

Friday, February 1, 2013

TSC39:Photo Inspiration - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

- Ruby Slippers
From The Wizard of Oz Stamps

Ok, we call "No fair!" LOL! Once again, you've made it nearly impossible to choose which projects to highlight! Each and every one of your creations is absolutely stunning! Here is a closer look at a few of your beautiful recycling projects. Your creativity truly is unending! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Annie G

Julia

Congratulations to Barbara Washington at Magic Delights 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).

Barbara Washington

We would also like to thank each of you who entered your beautiful submissions for the Guest Designer call. We will be reviewing all of the entries over the coming weeks!!

And now for Challenge #39:

Photo Inspiration - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

We have a fun new challenge theme this month! We would like to see you use the following picture as creative inspiration for your project this month. Use any aspect of this photo to guide your composition using any Stampsmith image.

The designers have provided their beautiful interpretations below! We hope that you will invite a friend and play along for your chance to win a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith store!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

TSC38:Recycle Reuse - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp & Guest Designer Call

Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who played along with our Handmade Holiday challenge theme in December. We are sure the recipients of your beautiful gifts were overjoyed! Here are just a couple of the stunning highlights. Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Susi Froebelsternchen

Paula Tidman

Congratulations to Shirley at Shirl's Cards 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).

Shirley

And now for Challenge #38:
Recycle/Reuse - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp & Guest Designer Call

It's a brand new year and we are considering Guest Designer spots for 2013!! If being a Guest Stampsmith Designer interests you, please add TSCGD after your picture's TITLE in the Linky Tool when you link up your project.

During January, we're asking you to get creative with turning found objects into works of art. We're excited to see what items will receive a makeover! Throw abandon to the wind and see what old or tired objects can get a new lease on life!! The designers have more beautiful inspiration waiting for you below! We hope that you will invite a friend and play along for your chance to win a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith store!

Karen McAlpine

Lynne Moncrieffe

Debbie Reid

Julie Mutch

Melanie Bennett

Saturday, December 1, 2012

TSC37: Handmade Holidays - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

Oh my, we have spent November admiring your incredible monochromatic white creations! Thank you to everyone who played along - they really are some of the most beautiful yet! You've made it extremely difficult to select just a few projects to highlight!! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Linda M. Loew

Paula Tidman

Congratulations to Trace at InkyPinkyCraft who has been drawn as this month's winner of a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store! Trace, please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

Trace

And now for Challenge #37:
Handmade Holidays - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp
This is the time of year when we spoil those we cherish with gifts from the heart. Will you alter an item, make a mini-album, create a card, hang a holiday decoration or share something unexpected? The designers have some gorgeous inspiration waiting for you below! We hope that you will invite a friend and play along for your chance to win a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith store!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

TSC36: Monochromatic White - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

The Stampsmith Challenge players have been hard at work during October! For a small new twist, we are going to start highlighting two projects plus the project of the person who wins the random draw. Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Alison Bomber

Darlene

Congratulations to Andrea Robert who has been drawn as this month's winner of a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store! Andrea, please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

Andrea Robert

And now for Challenge #36:
Monochromatic White - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This month's challenge is to create a project using hues of white (i.e. white, ecru, cream, offwhite, etc.) White makes a beautiful backdrop for cards of any theme - especially weddings, Christmas and winter! We realize that your stamped image won't be white, but we would like to see the rest of your project utilize a tone-on-tone palette of the ever-elegant white. The designers have some gorgeous inspiration waiting for you below! We hope that you will invite a friend and play along for your chance to win a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith store!