The Stampsmith Challenge: 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

TSC25: Shimmer, Sparkle & Shine - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

Grace - Single Stamp

Welcome back from hopping from blog to blog celebrating our one year anniversary all month!! A huge thank you to everyone who played along with the ribbons and lace challenge in November - and a warm welcome to our new players!! All of your projects really are beyond gorgeous! Here are a just a few of your feminine creations for a closer look. Ladies, if you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Fliss

Paula

Penny

Now... random.org says this week's challenge winner is... #10 Cathy at Cathy's Corner!! Congratulations - you get to select a sheet of rubber!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

In honor of our anniversary, we have also put the names of everyone who left a comment on any of the Stampsmith or Designers' blogs into a hat and drew a SECOND WINNER!! Congratulations Dawn at Crafty Dawn - you also get to select a sheet of rubber!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #25:
Shimmer, Sparkle & Shine - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp
December's challenge theme is all about adding a bit of glitz and glamour to your project! It's such a fun time of year to use shimmer papers, add glitter, or sport some bling!! If it's shiny, you've rocked it!! The wonderful designers have been busy creating some glimmering creations to get your inspiration going! PS: You will have an extra week to join this challenge! We will be back to announce the winners and a new challenge on January 9, 2012!!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

TSC24: Ribbons and Lace + Anniversary Blog Hop

From Russia With Love

Last month, we celebrated the grand opening of the new Stampsmith Online Store - we're still jittering with excitement - it's so amazing!! A HUGE thank you to everyone who sent in their spooktacular projects for October's Halloween challenge! Here are just a few of the highlights! If you would like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Michelle

Linda M. Leow

Darlene

And random.org says this week's winner of the Stampsmith gift certificate is... #7 Karen at Karen's Card Creations!! Congratulations!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #24:
Ribbons And Lace
Plus Our Anniversary Blog Hop!!

This month we are celebrating The Stampsmith Challenge's one year anniversary and we couldn't be more excited to give you an extra chance to win... read on!!

This month's lovely theme of Ribbons and Lace was suggested by Lynne. Create a project that includes ribbon, lace and at least one Stampsmith Stamp and link your project here! All projects will be entered in a random draw at the end of the month. The winner will get to select their choice of a full sheet of Stampsmith rubber valued at $21!

In addition, at the end of this month, we will be entering ALL of the comments from this blog and each of the designers' blogs into a hat for an additional full sheet of Stampsmith rubber - also valued at $21!!! The more love you leave, the more chances you'll have to win!!

Please start by leaving a comment here on this blog and then head on over to Melanie Bennett's blog to leave her some love and she'll let you know your next stop in the hop! Here is a list of all of the blogs in this hop... be sure to stop at 'em all! Have fun hopping and good luck in the draw!

Saturday, October 1, 2011

TSC 23: Halloween - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From the Halloween Sheet

Happy World Card Making Day! The Stampsmith designers are thrilled that you dropped by! If you haven't done so already, be sure to drop by the amazing new Stampsmith On-Line Store - there's so much new to see - an interactive catalog with online ordering, tips and tricks, a beautiful gallery and much more!!

A big thank you to everyone who shared their amazing fall creations!! Here are just a few of the highlights! Ladies, if you'd like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Karen Seifert

Clarky J

Sue The Iron

And random.org says this week's winner of the Stampsmith gift certificate is... #5 Clarky J at This And That!! Congratulations!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

A Warm Welcome!
We would like to once again extend a very warm welcome Melanie Bennett and Debbie Reid who have joined the Stampsmith Design Team. We couldn't be happier!!

And now for Challenge #23:
Halloween - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp
The new challenge theme is going to be Halloween and we can't wait to see your Spooktacular Stampsmith projects!! Starting today, you will now have an entire month to join The Stampsmith Challenge by creating a project featuring at least one Stampsmith stamp! We will be drawing one lucky winner at the end of every month!

The designers have waved their magic wands to help get you inspired!

Need a stamp or two to play along for your chance to win? The brand new Stampsmith Store features loads of individual stamps for just $6 each or full sheets for $21. Estelle will have them shipped and in your hands like lightening!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

TSC22: Autumn Delights - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From The Halloween Sheet

Welcome to the Stampsmith Challenge! Lots of excitement today - not just gorgeous highlights and announcing the winner from our last challenge, but some great news too!

Last week's Fabulous Faux theme brought some wonderful ideas for new techniques to try! Here are just a few of the inspired projects! Ladies, if you'd like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Joanna K - faux porcelain

Alison - faux metal

Sonja Bekker - faux glass

And random.org says this week's winner of the Stampsmith gift certificate is... #6 Anika at Anikcraft!! Congratulations!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

Here's our news!!
We are so excited to welcome Melanie Bennett and Debbie Reid to the Stampsmith Design Team. We are thrilled that they will be sharing their inspiration on The Stampsmith Designers' Blog and joining us for The Stampsmith Challenges!! They each have their own fabulous creative genius and we know you will be as inspired by their work as we are!! Welcome ladies!

And now for Challenge #22:
Autum Delights - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This week the lovely Lynne challenges us to celebrate Autumn. She asks us to use autumnal colours, an image from this season, or elements that reflect the transition from Summer to Winter. Here are some lovely fall projects from the design team to get your creativity started!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

TSC21: Fabulous Faux - Using Stamps From Any Company

From the Halloween Sheet

Thank you to everyone who played along with the sketch challenge last week!! We loved seeing how creative you all were working with the layout! Here are a just a few of your gorgeous projects for a closer look. Ladies, if you'd like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Darlene

Penny

Connie F

And random.org says this week's winner of the Stampsmith gift certificate is... #1 Wood And Fabric!! Congratulations!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #20:
Fabulous Faux - Using Stamps From Any Company

This week, Karen challenges us to create a project that includes a faux technique. Now this certainly leaves a lot of choice - as stampers, we're always creating something that imitates something else! If an idea jumps right to mind, run with it! If you're daring, branch out and try a faux technique that is new to you! We can't wait to see what you create!

Our designers have taken a crack at Karen's challenge to get you started!!

Karen McAlpine - Faux Stitching

Lynne Moncreiff - Faux Rust

Julie Mutch

Valerie Wilson - Faux Pressed Flowers

Sunday, August 14, 2011

TSC20: Gettin' Sketchy - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp!

Girlfriends

You can't imagine how thrilled we are to have so many entries in the teal and yellow challenge!! Your creativity has been so inspiring - you all totally ROCKED it!! As always, it's impossible to choose which projects to highlight - they are all favorites!! Here are a just a few for a closer look. Ladies, if you'd like our special 'featured' badge for your blog, please contact Valerie (her link is in the sidebar).

Anika

2amscrapper (Helena Huber)

Vada

And random.org says this week's winner of the Stampsmith gift certificate is..... #9 Hellerlittle!! Congratulations!! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #20:
Gettin' Sketchy - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

This week, we have a sketch for you to use as a starting point for your project! We can't wait to see how you use it! We hope you'll push the boundaries and come up with some innovative ideas for it!

Here are a few guidelines...

project may be any shape or dimensions
sizes and positioning of layers may be altered to meet your needs
colors of squares and circles have no impact on paper choices (i.e. reuse papers, etc.)
embellish any way you wish (any materials, any placement)
add sentiments anywhere you wish
this is just meant to be a starting point
most of all, just have fun!! :)

Here is some inspiration from the designers to get you started!!