TSC34: Bags N' Tags - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From Kiss Me You Fool

Wow! Your creations for August left us speechless!! We loved the diversity of projects and found it so hard to select favorites that we decided to feature an extra project - lucky us!!!! Here are just a few of the amazing highlights! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Michelle

Linda M. Loew

Paula Tidman

Katie K.

Congratulations to Cathy L. Calamas who has been chosen by random draw from all of the heartfelt and greatly appreciated comments left on all of the Stampsmith projects from Challenge #33 (including the designers' projects).  Please e-mail Valerie your snail mail address so you can receive a bit of spoiling from the Stampsmith Designers who are so very grateful for your support!!! (Valerie's link is in the sidebar.)

Congratulations to Maria at Made By Maz who has been chosen by random draw from the linked projects as this month's winner of a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store! Maria, please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #34:
Bags N' Tags - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This month's theme has been inspired by a recent tag swap held on the Stampmith Yahoo Group!!  (If you are not already a member, be sure to join for all kinds of Stampsmith chatter, inspiration and insider Stampsmith news!)

Our challenge this month is to create any kind of bag or tag - or a matching pair - using at least one Stampsmith stamp!  Use a pre-made bag or tag or create them from scratch in any size!

Be sure to link your project to this challenge be entered in the draw for a $21 gift certificate toward the purchase of their favorite stamps in the Stampsmith Store - yep, you can select as much as you want and save $21 on your order!!! Here is some inspiration from the fabulous design team to get you started... we can't wait to see what you create!

Debbie Reid

Melanie Bennett

Melanie Bennett

Julie Mutch 

Julie Mutch

Karen McAlpine

Lynne Moncrieff

Lynne Moncrieff

Valerie Wilson

TSC33: Anything Goes - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From the Love Notes Sheet

We know that it can be so hard to think of creating for the holidays SIX months early so it was a joy to see all of your Christmas inspirations created with summer colors this month! Here are just a few of the holiday highlights! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Michelle

Paula

Barb

Congratulations to Sue at Sue The Iron who has been chosen by random draw as this month's winner of a $21 gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store!

Sue, please contact Valerie for all of the details
(her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #33:
Anything Goes - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp
Can you believe it's August 1st already???  This month is often such a busy month that the designers have decided - ANYTHING GOES as long as it includes at least one Stampsmith image! Let your creativity loose, maybe try something new, maybe do something tried and true!

This month we will be having a random draw for TWO winners - one from our faithful players and one from all of the kind comments left on the design team AND player blogs!

Every wonderful comment you leave will enter your name in the draw for some mystery spoiling from the very appreciative Stampsmith Design Team!   Be sure to visit everyone and leave some love for added chances to win!

Every fabulous project linked up to this challenge be entered in the draw for a $21 gift certificate toward the purchase of their favorite stamps in the Stampsmith Store - yep, you can select as much as you want and save $21 on your order!!!

The designers have some whimsical inspiration to get your mojo started!

Karen McAlpine

Debbie Reid

Lynne Moncrieff

Melanie Bennett

Julie Mutch

Valerie Wilson

We can't wait to see your creations!

TSC32: Christmas In July (Summer Colors)- Using at Least One Stampsmith Image

Thank you to everyone who joined last month's challenge and gave us some great ideas for summer birthday sentiments! Your fun birthday creations have us chuckling!! Here are just a few of the humorous highlights! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Gerri Herbst

Lynn Anderson

Andrea Robert

Congratulations to Darlene at Dar's Blog who has been chosen by random draw as this month's winner of a new sheet of Stampsmith Stamps! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #32:
Christmas In July (Summer Colors) - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

As is our tradition in July, the theme is Christmas!!  As a bonus, your name will be entered twice in the draw for a new sheet of Stampsmith stamps if you use summer colors for your project!  Get a head start on your Christmas card making and join us for this month's challenge!! You can turn any Stampsmith image into a Holiday Greeting!

The design team has traded sun for snow with their inspirational creations this week!

Karen McAlpine

Debbie Reid

Lynne Moncrieff

Melanie Bennett

Julie Mutch

Valerie Wilson

TSC31: Humorous Birthday - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From the Balancing Act Sheet

Your beautiful sketch-inspired creations have been delightful!! Thank you to everyone who joined last month's challenge - we love how you used the sketch! Here are just a few of the fabulous highlights! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Paula Tidman

Andrea Robert

Barbara Washington

Congratulations to Katie K. at Inky Angel who has been chosen by random draw as this month's winner of a new sheet of Stampsmith Stamps! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #31:
Humorous Birthday - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This month, a couple of design team members are celebrating their birthdays so we'd love to see your humorous birthday greetings!!  There are so many great Stampsmith images that can be used for this theme... we can't wait to see which ones you choose!

The design team has put together a collection of inspiration to get you giggling!

Melanie Bennett

Debbie Reid

Karen McAlpine

Julie Mutch

Valerie Wilson

Now it's your turn to tickle our funny bone! :)

TSC30: Sketch Challenge - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From Those Were The Days Sheet

This month, you have delighted us with your colorful Spring creations!! Thank you to everyone who shared their inspirations! Here are just a few of the fabulous highlights! Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Shirley

Darlene

Hellerlittle

Congratulations to Paula Tidman at Ephemera's Attic who has been chosen by random draw as this month's winner of a new sheet of Stampsmith Stamps! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #30:
Sketch - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This month, we have a sketch challenge for you to use as the starting point for your project.  We encourage you to alter, rotate, embellish and personalize this layout.  We're looking forward to seeing your creative uses of this sketch.

The design team has put together a flurry of inspiration to help get you started:

Debbie Reid

Karen McAlpine

Lynne Moncrieffe

Julie Mutch

Melanie Bennett

Valerie Wilson

You'll have the entire month to link your project that includes at least one Stampsmith stamp here for a chance to win our draw for a full sheet of beautiful Stampsmith Stamps valued at $21 at the end of the month. We can't wait to see your creations!