The Stampsmith Challenge

Sunday, July 1, 2012

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!

Friday, June 1, 2012

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!

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

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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:

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!

Sunday, April 1, 2012

TSC29: The Colors of Spring - Using At Least One Stampsmith Stamp

From the Botanica Sheet

This month, you have us flipping out with your beautiful folded projects!! Thank you to everyone who sent in their beautiful and inspired projects! 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).

both by Katie K.

Made by Maz

Lynn Anderson

Congratulations to Lynn Anderson at Craft and Waffle 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 #29:
The Colors of Spring

This month, we are celebrating Spring - especially those of us who are finally seeing the end of winter! We would simply like to see you use Spring colors in your project - and of course, at least one Stampsmith stamp.

The design team has worked their seasonal magic to create some Spring-like projects for your inspiration! Spring into action and join the fun by linking up your project before the end of April. We will draw for the winner of a full sheet of beautiful Stampsmith Stamps valued at $21 to be announced on May 1. We can't wait to see your creations!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

TSC28: Flip 'N Fold

From the Great Wall
of China Sheet

We have been "loving" your gorgeous lacey projects all month long in this special challenge sponsored by The Cutting Garden in Halifax, Nova Scotia! 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).

Lynn Anderson

Val DuLac

ArtWolf2009

Congratulations to Yvonne Garner at Journey Into Artistry who has been chosen by random draw as this month's winner of a new sheet of Stampsmith Stamps provided by The Cutting Garden! Please contact Valerie for all of the details (her link is in the sidebar).

And now for Challenge #28:
Flip 'N Fold

This month, Valerie challenges you to find interesting ways of incorporating folds into a project. For example, use an interesting new fold if you are creating a card, incorporate pieces or parts that flip up, down or open on your project, or put folded pieces of paper or fabric into your creation in some way. Lots of latitude on your interpretation of this one!

The design team has been flipping and folding all month to create some inspiration to get you started! Dig out your crafty tools and join the fun by linking up your project before the end of March. We will draw for the winner of a full sheet of beautiful Stampsmith Stamps valued at $21 to be announced on April 1. We can't wait to see your creations!