Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Challenge Update Tuesday
AUGUST MONTHLY - due August 31st.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
081410 - ABC04 - Create a sign - DEADLINE EXTENDED to SATURDAY SEPT. 4th!!!
Challenge -- create a sign or any hanging item of your choice
Due - Saturday September 4th, 2010 at 11:59 PM
082610 - Animals
Make a card gift, layout, whatever you want using animals
Due - Thursday September 9, 2010
Prize- 2 TSB images of your choice!!!!
Thanks for stopping by today!! Make today a fabulous day!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Featured member Monday!!!
Jan Hunnicutt!!!
Be sure to check out Jan's blog -- She's gone stamping
How long have you been paper crafting?
I started seriously paper crafting in 2004. At forty yrs. old I had two more children, became a stay at home Mom and enjoyed working on scrapbooking while my babies napped. While looking through scrapbooking and card making magazines I kept noticing Stampin’ Up! products and the rest is history. I found a SU demo and we became fast friends.
What crafting item can you not live without?
I can only choose one?! I love my Spellbinders Wizard and all the dies they make, I love my Cuttlebug machine and all the embossing folders for it and then there’s the Copic markers.
What is your favorite paper crafting company?
Define paper crafting company! I’m on several design teams at the moment and I love their products and designing cards for them.
What is your favorite coloring medium?
Hands down, Copic markers. I became a certified designer after taking a class with Marianne Walker and Jennie Black in Phoenix in April of 2010.
Do you have any other hobbies?
Yes, I also enjoy sewing, cross stitch, reading, home renovation and decorating, etc., I like the process of starting, creating and finishing a project, it’s very satisfying to me.
Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself?
I’m involved with Operation Write Home a non profit organization of card makers who make and send hand made greeting cards to our troops.
Here are some of Jan's fabulous work--
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Saturday Happenings.....
I wanted to share a few challenges and events that are happening right now!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
CURRENTLY WEEKLY-
081210 - Back to School -
Make a card, gift, layout, whatever you want with the theme back to school.
Due - Thursday August 26th.
081410 - ABC04 - Create a sign - DEADLINE EXTENDED to SATURDAY SEPT. 4th!!!
Challenge -- create a sign or any hanging item of your choice
Due - Saturday September 4th, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Be back soon....
I hope everyone is doing well!!! For those of you with children, I hope you are settling back into the back to school routine!!!
Have a fabulous few days!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Current Challenges at TLL
AUGUST MONTHLY - due August 31st.
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
Here are some of the entries we have received so far--
Stacey Martinez
Davydova
Christi Usher
CURRENTLY WEEKLY-
081210 - Back to School -
Make a card, gift, layout, whatever you want with the theme back to school.
Due - Thursday August 26th.
081410 - ABC04 - Create a sign
Challenge -- create a sign or any hanging item of your choice
Due - Saturday August 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Stop by tomorrow when we'll be spotlighting more of our incredible members work!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Featured Member Time!!
This week's featured member is JENNIFER!!! Let's get to know her!! Her blog is always inspiring!! I just love seeing what she creates!!!
I live with my hubby and darling almost 3 year old daughter, a.k.a Peanut. I've been crafting all my life. I started quilting about 12 years ago and have been moving into papercrafting and other crafts. Peanut loves to craft with me now.
How long have you been paper crafting?
I started paper scrapbooking about 6 years ago. I had pretty much given it up and then I discovered digital scrapbooking, which I love. I was getting ready to get rid of all my papercrafting supplies when I discovered card making.
How did you get started in paper crafting?
Angela, aka Toucan Scraps, had all these neat posts on her blog about cardmaking and hybrid projects. I found out more and got hooked. I started drawing my own digi images about 5 months ago.
What crafting item can you not live without?
I love glitter glue. All kinds of glitter glue. Peanut loves it too. Her favorite part is picking out the glue she wants to use and then putting it on the card. I’m trying to teach her “tiny dots” rather than large puddles!
What is your favorite paper crafting company?
I don’t have a particular favorite. I really like papers that are pink and/or sparkly.
What is your favorite coloring medium?
Colored pencils. I have plain old Crayola colored pencils and I love them. I do use watercolor pencils occaisionally. DH just got me some Copics for my birthday. I’m not sure how I feel about them.
Do you have any other hobbies?
I work full time, which I guess isn’t a hobby : ) I like quilting and reading.
Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself?
I love challenges. I think that’s part of the reason I love cardmaking so much. Contests are so much fun for me! I design digi stamps and digital scrapbooking supplies, which are in my shop at Stitchy Bear & I Did It Creations Crafting Boutique.
Here are just a few of Jennifer's fabulous creations!!!
Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great week!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
DIGI DAY WINNERS!!!
I had so much fun last Saturday at digi day and have been enjoying seeing everyone's challenge entries. I chose the winners randomly. So here they are--
Preview Challenge - Birthday LO - Amanda
Challenge #1 - Birthday Day Theme = Heather
Challenge #2 - The Stamping Boutique Colors = Jennifer (JLJ Designs)
Challenge #3 - Recipe= Sharette
Challenge #4 - Wrapping Paper = Jennifer (JLJ Designs)
Each winner will get 3 Stamping Boutique images of her choice!! I'll be emailing you!!
Finally I decided that these 2 ladies need to be winners too since they both entered all 4 challenges from Digi Day
Maria C (who also participated in the preview challenge)
DQ
I'll be messaging you too so you can each choose 3 stamps of your choice!!
CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!
Don't forget there's still time to enter our Monthly Contest!!
Member Spotlight
Here's what I found by browsing through our gallery--
Maria Matter
Rina
Sharrette
Rhonda Miller
Hope you'll stop by TLL and leave some love for these ladies!!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday Challenge Update
DIGI DAY --All are due Wednesday Aug. 18th at 11:59 PM (that's tomorrow)
#1 - Birthday Theme
#2 - The Stamping Boutique's new store colors
#3 - Follow the recipe
#4 - Use wrapping paper
AUGUST MONTHLY - due August 31st.
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
CURRENTLY WEEKLY-
081210 - Back to School -
Make a card, gift, layout, whatever you want with the theme back to school.
Due - Thursday August 26th.
081410 - ABC04 - Create a sign
Challenge -- create a sign or any hanging item of your choice
Due - Saturday August 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Stop by tomorrow when we'll be spotlighting more of our incredible members work!!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Featured Member Time Again
This week our featured member is AMANDA NEWTON!!! I'm sure y'all know her since Amanda seems to be all over the web--PCP, TLL, etc!! Her blog is one of my must stops every day!! I can honestly say she has quickly become someone I call friend!!
How long have you been paper crafting?
I have been "officially" scrapbooking and cardmaking for about 10 or so years but I've ALWAYS been crafty. I did the Hodge Podge stuff; I always had creative scohol projects; it's just in my blood!
How did you get started in paper crafting?
I started with Creative Memories but didn't want to "stay in the box"...I like to step out and try new things and new techniques.
What crafting item can you not live without?
Only one? I can't live without my ribbon and buttons.
What is your favorite paper crafting company?
Basic Grey all the way!!! I buy BG over any other company!
What is your favorite coloring medium?
I use Copics to colour my digis...I need to grow my collection some more but I have a great start to my colouring! I would love to take a Copic certification class to expand my knowledge and share it with others.
Do you have any other hobbies?
Does online shopping count as a hobby??
I play some sports...soccer, volleyball and baseball although it's been awhile since I've played on a team...I need some more time in my day to play sports although I'd like to get back into volleyball so I might just have to make some time!
Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself?
I have my own business, In A Scrap Creations and I run my own ezine. I am also on the design teams at The Stamping Boutique and Sassy Studio Designs so I keep busy with all that! It's not unusual for me to stay up till 2am working on projects/blogging, etc
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Digi Day Wrap Up and Current Challenges
COLLETTE LANDWER
Here's the challenge run down for this week --
DIGI DAY --All are due Wednesday Aug. 18th at 11:59 PM
#1 - Birthday Theme
#2 - The Stamping Boutique's new store colors
#3 - Follow the recipe
#4 - Use wrapping paper
AUGUST MONTHLY - due August 31st.
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
CURRENTLY WEEKLY-
081210 - Back to School -
Make a card, gift, layout, whatever you want with the theme back to school.
Due - Thursday August 26th.
Think that's it for now!! Thanks for checking in on our happenings!!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
TODAY IS DIGI DAY!!! YIPPEEE!!!!!
We will be celebrating The Stamping Boutique's First Birthday!!!
TONIGHT FROM 7-9 CST!!!! in our special Digi Day Group!!!!
There will be -- a freebie -
A chance to win some INCREDIBLE BLOG CANDY!!!
1 Copic cioa skin colors kit
(8 markers E04, R20, E95,E50, E53,YR00,E11,E570)
with 1 multiliner.(0.1)
Basic Grey Olivia line:
Woolies, Canvas tags,
chip stickers,
die cut shapes,
office tabs,
journal cards,
5 pages of designer paper and
5 pages of matching cardstock.
There will be challenges!!!! Contests!!!!! Prizes!!!
Don't miss the fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS!!!!
Friday, August 13, 2010
DIGI DAY IS ALMOST HERE!!!
Coming this Saturday!!! -- our first Digi Day at The Latte Lounge!!!!!!!
When - Saturday August 14th 7-9 PM CST!!
Where - The Latte Lounge
What - fun, challenges, games!!
Hosted by: Jenn Ruggeri and Melissa Czapor
I have been receiving the samples for tomorrow's challenges and let me tell you THEY ROCK!!! I am so excited to be able to share them with you!! I also hope lots of you will be giving the challenges a try as well!!
Here's my sample for the preview challenge -- create a LO of your favorite birthday!!
Jenn also has some wonderful contests!! She'll be keeping us busy with all things Birthday!!
Also, don't forget you have to come, if you want a chance to win the blog candy!!
1 Copic cioa skin colors kit
(8 markers E04, R20, E95,E50, E53,YR00,E11,E570)
with 1 multiliner.(0.1)
Basic Grey Olivia line:
Woolies, Canvas tags,
chip stickers,
die cut shapes,
office tabs,
journal cards,
5 pages of designer paper and
5 pages of matching cardstock.
There will also be a freebie Jennifer Latte to all who come!!
I'm looking forward to a fun night!!!
Hope you'll come!!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
3 Days Counting Today until DIGI DAY!!!
WHERE - The Latte Lounge
WHEN - Saturday, August 14th 7-9 PM CST
WHAT - Fun, contests, challenges, prizes!!!
Don't forget that Tracey is offering fabulous Blog Candy that all who participate in Digi Day have a chance to win!!!
1 Copic cioa skin colors kit
(8 markers E04, R20, E95,E50, E53,YR00,E11,E570)
with 1 multiliner.(0.1)
Basic Grey Olivia line:
Woolies, Canvas tags,
chip stickers,
die cut shapes,
office tabs,
journal cards,
5 pages of designer paper and
5 pages of matching cardstock.
We sure hope you can join us for the fun!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!!
Drumroll please......
Random.org has spoken.....
Our winner is......
#16 - Andrea760
CONGRATS!!!
Andrea please email Tracey at traceydawnn@msn.com so she can get you your candy!!
Thanks to all of you who played along!! Hope to see you at TLL soon!!
Tuesday Update!!! -
Coming this Saturday!!! -- our first Digi Day at The Latte Lounge!!!!!!!
When - Saturday August 14th 7-9 PM CST!!
Where - The Latte Lounge
What - fun, challenges, games!!
Hosted by: Jenn Ruggeri and Melissa Czapor
I had this fun idea to do a precontest. So here goes--
Challenge - Create a LO of your favorite birthday -- (no pictures required-but if you have them then use them!!)
Due - Saturday August 14th 7PM CST
Where - The Birthday LO discussion thread in the Digi Day group at TLL
Here's our current challenge Updates
Monthly Contest -
AUGUST MONTHLY CONTEST -- Due Tuesday August 31st!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
WEEKLY CHALLENGES -
072910Glitter it Up - Due 8/12
CHALLENGE -- Add glitter to your project
PRIZE -- Any TSB image of your choice
073110 Anything But a Card Challenge 03 - Due 8/14
CHALLENGE - Make a notepad of any size or shape.
PRIZE - Any TSB image of your choice
I used a template from Papertrey Ink and their notepads as well. You could easily use a post-it note pad, or any other paper you have laying around your house!!
Rhonda will have a new challenge for you this Thursday and I'll have one for you on Saturday!!
As always, thanks for stopping by!! See you at TLL!!!
Featured Member Week #2 -
Now, let's get to know Aletha a bit better -
My name is Aletha and I live in Tulsa, OK. I was raised in Claremore, OK. I am married to a very supportive husband who is an artist also. He is a well known writer/editor in the energy business.
I also have two grown children, a daughter and son. Our daughter and son-in-law has blessed us with two grandsons, 15 and 12 years old. Our son married in 2009 to a wonderful young lady. He just graduated from Oklahoma University’s Law School. And, he has just taken the Texas bar. To date, no word on the testing. We are so proud of both of them!
I am a self-taught artist all around. My husband calls it “raw talent.” And now, I get to concentrate on my creative side. As of November 2009 I became disable and unable to work outside the home. I am on oxygen 24/7. So, with the support of my husband and family, I am thankful to say that I am a very lucky artist. I am able to practice more each day. I am still slow, but getting faster. I am truly blessed.
I am so excited to be part of The Stamping Boutique’s design team. This is a very talented group of artists. And we get to work with Tracey’s imagination. Let the creativity roll!
I do have a blog AJ's Designs. Please stop by sometime. And I really appreciate followers.
How long have you been paper crafting?
I have got to say, for the art that I am doing right now, about 10 years.
How did you get started in paper crafting?
I was a graphic/print production artist in the old days…meaning that my art was all done manually. There were no computers involved. And I had no formal training in any of the creative areas that I have worked in through the long years. It was all “on-the-job-training.”
What crafting item can you not live without?
I have several items that I could not live without…my Xacto knife, cutting mat, and rubber or digi stamps. I am obsessed about collecting stamps. I feel like that I am collecting these little pieces of art.
What is your favorite paper crafting company?
This is really a hard question. I shop at Hobby Lobby and Michaels when I get out. Now online is another story. My top one is, of course, http://thestampingboutique.com I purchase other supplies from http://stampingscrapping.com , http://allthatscraps.com , the list can go on and on.
What is your favorite coloring medium?
This year, my favorite is Copics. I started teaching myself Copics in January. I love having all those colors in front of me. Last year and all the years before that it was watercolor in all forms. My water coloring started in high school.
Do you have any other hobbies?
I read and watch TV. I am also on the treadmill every day, so I am counting that as a hobby. It’s really part of rehab, but if I think of it has a hobby, it is a little easier to do. LOL
Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself?
I can’t think of anything else. But I will say…if you have the creative bug, do it! My favorite quote is from Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” I also say the Serenity prayer a lot too. That tends to calm me down.
Here are some of her favorite works!!
I hope you have enjoyed getting to know Aletha a bit more.
Hope to see you at The Latte Lounge soon!!! Blessings!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Member Spotlight Week #2
Check out the following works -
Iruha shared this fantastic card a few weeks ago!! Isn't that sweater and ball of yarn the cutest thing you've seen?? Be sure to look at the rest of her gallery. You will be sure to find more wonderful cards with the same attention to detail!!!
Next up is Crystal Dennett. She has a wonderful ability to use color to create the most beautiful cards. You can find more of her fabulous creations in her gallery.
Finally here is another super creation by Stacie Gorse. This lady is always inspiring me!! Check out her attention to detail in her gallery.
QUICK UPCOMING EVENTS REMINDERS
Our first Digi Day at The Latte Lounge!!!!!!!
When - Saturday August 14th 7-9 PM CST!!
Where - The Latte Lounge
What - fun, challenges, games!!
Hosted by: Jennifer Ruggeri and Melissa Czapor
DUE SATURDAY AUGUST 14th. - Digi Day Precontest
Challenge - Create a LO of your favorite birthday -- (no pictures required-but if you have them then use them!!)
Due - Saturday August 14th 7PM CST
Where - The Birthday LO discussion thread in the Digi Day group at TLL
Here's our current challenge Updates
Monthly Contest -
AUGUST MONTHLY CONTEST -- Due Tuesday August 31st!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
WEEKLY CHALLENGES -
DUE TOMORROW 8/12 - 072910Glitter it Up -
CHALLENGE -- Add glitter to your project
PRIZE -- Any TSB image of your choice
DUE SATURDAY 8/14 073110 Anything But a Card Challenge 03 -
CHALLENGE - Make a notepad of any size or shape.
PRIZE - Any TSB image of your choice
I used a template from Papertrey Ink and their notepads as well. You could easily use a post-it note pad, or any other paper you have laying around your house!!
As always, thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!!
Countdown to Digi Day
Just a short post to remind y'all that Digi Day is coming Saturday!!! It is coming together nicely and I hope you'll join in the fun.
Things you can do before Saturday -
- You can join our digi day group!!
- Work on a LO of your favorite birthday!!
We also have the following challenges coming due this week --
Monthly Contest -
AUGUST MONTHLY CONTEST -- Due Tuesday August 31st!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
WEEKLY CHALLENGES -
072910Glitter it Up - Due 8/12
CHALLENGE -- Add glitter to your project
PRIZE -- Any TSB image of your choice
073110 Anything But a Card Challenge 03 - Due 8/14
CHALLENGE - Make a notepad of any size or shape.
PRIZE - Any TSB image of your choice
I used a template from Papertrey Ink and their notepads as well. You could easily use a post-it note pad, or any other paper you have laying around your house
We've already had a few great entries to our Monthly contest!! I hope you'll still join us!!
Think that's it for now!! Have a blessed day!!
Melissa
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Digi Day is 1 WEEK AWAY!!!!!
Yep it's one week from today!! What you ask -- our first Digi Day at The Latte Lounge!!!!!!!
When - Saturday August 14th 7-9 PM CST!!
Where - The Latte Lounge
What - fun, challenges, games!!
I had this fun idea to do a precontest. So here goes--
Challenge - Create a LO of your favorite birthday -- (no pictures required-but if you have them then use them!!)
Due - Saturday August 14th 7PM CST
Where - The Birthday LO discussion thread in the Digi Day group at TLL
Now, I had every intention of creating a sample LO to share but I have been really struggling to remember past birthdays. I know it's a bit sad but I just don't remember events like that very well. As I started typing this, I FINALLY came up with an idea. So I'll work on it this weekend and get it posted ASAP!!!
Here's our current challenge Updates
Monthly Contest -
AUGUST MONTHLY CONTEST -- Due Tuesday August 31st!!
THEME - Birthday
You will get one entry for completing any birthday themed card, LO, project
Another entry for using an image from The Stamping Boutique
Another entry for your project being a birthday gift!!
Yep you can actually get entered in the random drawing more than one time!!
PRIZE -- a wonderful package of birthday themed goodies--papers, embellies, ribbons, etc...
WEEKLY CHALLENGES -
072910Glitter it Up - Due 8/12
CHALLENGE -- Add glitter to your project
PRIZE -- Any TSB image of your choice
073110 Anything But a Card Challenge 03 - Due 8/14
CHALLENGE - Make a notepad of any size or shape.
PRIZE - Any TSB image of your choice
I used a template from Papertrey Ink and their notepads as well. You could easily use a post-it note pad, or any other paper you have laying around your house!!
That's it for now!! I'll be back soon with some more fun to share!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
WOW!!!
Please take a moment and leave Stacie some love!!!
I'll be back tomorrow with a challenge update/round up!! Have a great day!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
DIGI DAY FUN!!!
WHERE - The Latte Lounge
WHEN - Saturday, August 14th 7-9 PM CST
WHAT - Fun, contests, challenges, prizes!!!
I'm also excited to announce that Tracey will be offering a fabulous Blog Candy that all participants who participate in Digi Day have a chance to win!!!
1 Copic cioa skin colors kit
(8 markers E04, R20, E95,E50, E53,YR00,E11,E570)
with 1 multiliner.(0.1)
Basic Grey Olivia line:
Woolies, Canvas tags,
chip stickers,
die cut shapes,
office tabs,
journal cards,
5 pages of designer paper and
5 pages of matching cardstock.
We sure hope you can join us for the fun!!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Members Spotlight
Donna Espiritu
Collette Lander
Jan Hunnicutt
Joanne Davies
Hope you enjoyed the ladies works!! You'll be seeing more of our members work here soon!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!