The Stamping Boutique

Daisy Fairy

2012-02-03T16:50:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone,
I finished a new image today and wanted to share. I'm calling her, "Daisy fairy". I hope everyone likes her and has a terrific weekend. <3

Tracey

Friday Inspiration

2012-02-03T09:56:00.000-06:00

Can you believe it's February already? It seems like the months are just flying by, but in our house that just means we are a little closer to baseball season. My boys eat, sleep, & breathe baseball and with these 60 degree days we have been having here in MO who wouldn't love to be outside!

Woo Hoo Friday is here and I know I am gearing up to do some crafting this weekend as I watch the big Super Bowl game. How about you all what's on your to-do list this weekend? Well I thought I would provide you with a little inspiration from the DT ladies to get your in the crafting spirit! To visit the DT ladies blogs just click on their name or if you want to pick up any of the images used below, just click on name of image and it will take you right to it in the TSB store.

Enjoy your Friday and Happy Crafting!

Sandy using "Trenton"-I think I have a crush on this sweet lil' man!

Sue using "Ribbon Rose" to create a lovely card for friend diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer.

Julia using "Whimsical Bird" in bright colors to get us ready for spring that is just around the corner.

Ali (Dragonlady) using "Bird Cage" on this stunning vintage card- can't you just look at this all day?

Rhonda using these adorable "Panda Bears" to create a fun birthday card!

Ali (Aqualeiga) using "Inspire" which makes me think of all those pretty flowers that will be popping up soon!

Debbie using "Smoochie Baby" who is pretty in pink and perfect for those sweet little girl projects!

One Buck Wednesday!

2012-02-01T09:31:00.000-06:00

Today's one buck Wednesday deal is...

The Fairy Cynthia!!!

The sale only lasts for one day, so get them while you can!

Challenge #25~Valentine's and Winner(s)

2012-01-31T08:54:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone! Wow...we had 153 entries for this past challenge. That was a LOT of entries for me to look through and once I added in all of you that got added into the drawing two times it turned out to be a total of 166.

Thank you to all of you that continue to join us each time and I love to see new people joining us as well. Please note the rules on the sidebar! There are just a few of them but if you do not follow them...I do not include you in the drawing....so please only enter (2) challenge entries per challenge!!

So....I figured since we had such a huge showing this time around I would do a Top 5 AND..................wait for it.........wait for it.........

DRAW FOR TWO WINNERS

So let's get started because this is going to take me forever today!!!

WINNER(S) OF CHALLENGE #24

CW Card Creations

AND:

CardarTart

Congrats to both of you! Please send me an email with your choice of (3) images from the store that you would like! april_lower@yahoo.com

TOP 5

Colouring for Pleasure

Dreamtime Designs

Welcome to Gina's Krafty Place

BrossARTaddiction

Being Craft-De, that's Me

Wow right!!! Let's just say even picking 5 instead of just 3 was just as hard!!!

CHALLENGE #25

Valentine's

~Meaning pinks, hearts, love.....bring on the passion everyone! I don't want to just see it but I want to feel the passion through your projects

;-)

The DT worked very hard on showing us some Valentine's inspiration...let's get started!!!

Melissa:

used Umbrella~Whimsy which I never would have thought of to use for a Valentine's card and it's perfect! This is why I love these girls and why we do inspiration with our challenges because you always get those "ah-ha" moments.

Miranda:

used Art Doll and here is what she said about her card (I am just copying and pasting because I don't understand "art" language...lol)

"I've made a card in art journalstyle
used neocolor crayons and paperartsy stamps for the BG and black and white posca pens" Whatever it is that she just said....her work is beautiful as always!!! :-)

Debbie: (who has just joined our DT...woohooo)

she used Audrey's Heart and asked if this was okay for her first project...ummm...really????....it's more then okay it's beautiful and it's got a drawer...I mean talk about going above and beyond!!! Welcome Debbie!!

AND...BTW...if you subscribe to our newsletter you would have gotten this wonderful image in the issue ;-)

Julia:

used First Dance and used some very cute tickets down the side. I really like these and some pretty pink lace (see...there's a little passion coming out!!)

Audrey:

used one of my favorite girls...Princess Jennifer Latte Heartbreaker! The card has some passion and some sass behind it!! Love all the different shades of pink!

Elizabeth:

used AJ with heart banner which I love and in case you haven't noticed...banners are EVERYWHERE lately. And I'm thinking someone is in love with all these hearts ;-) Fab coloring and I love that big heart in the corner!

Sandy:

used Trenton and made this all too wonderful gate fold card for us. Can you find all the embellishments she used? It's one of those cards that you have to keep coming back to and looking at because you get to find one more thing that you missed the first time!! Lot's of beautiful DP and ribbon...too cute!

Stacie:

used Trenton and made this wonderful balloon...it's glittery, it's shiny...so cute! Love the bakers twine at the bottom....that's another popular item lately!

"Facebook freebie" going on right now!

2012-01-31T08:27:00.001-06:00

TSB FB pagePeriodically I'll be posting freebie's on FB. They'll only be there a short time, so check and check often!!

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

2012-01-30T08:56:00.001-06:00

Today freebie is "Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can see the rest of the line in the post below.

If you've missed this image, become a follower and don't miss another one!

Alice in Wonderland is now at TSB!!!

2012-01-30T08:50:00.000-06:00

You can find Miss Alice here
She's a little Sassy and I think you're going to love her!

The Crafter's Cafe challenge blog!!!!!

2012-01-28T09:00:00.000-06:00

We have some fabulous sponsors lined up at CCCB. Join us for a chance to win some fabulous prizes and just for some plain old fun!!!!!http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com

Do You Stack Up/C.R.A.F.T. Sponsor

2012-01-28T00:01:00.001-06:00

If you are like me you have tons of ribbons in all colors, textures, and desgins just ready to play with? Well now is the time to pull out that ribbon stash and enter the challenge this week at Do You Stack Up?

We are excited to once again be sponsoring DYSU in 2012 and up for grabs are some FREE images!!! Make sure to head over and join the challenge HERE and check out what the DYSU team had created using TSB images. Now for your inspiration, Debbie and Ali (Dragonlady) have created some real works of art so make sure to check out their blogs for all the details!

Debbie Miller using AJ the Romantic

Ali (Dragonlady) using Inspire

We are also once again sponsoring C.R.A.F.T. in 2012 as well and the challenge this week is to use the following recipe: use a digi, add some buttons, and finish with a little ribbon! Ali's card above works for this challenge too, way to combine challenges lady! Here are some more great offers from the team!

Debbie Miller using Audrey with a Heart

Sandy using PJL Peace

Lawren using Be Inspiring

Meet New DT member Debbie Miller

2012-01-27T11:51:00.001-06:00

We are excited to introduce to you our newest member of our design team Debbie Miller. Debbie won the November/December monthly contest uploading 116 entries, she not only creates wonderful cards but some fantastic layouts. Please welcome her to team, she has loads of talent and is ready inspire you all!

Hi, my name is Debbie, and I love all things crafty. I’ve been married almost 26 years and have two beautiful daughters. I love to spend my free time sewing, scrapbooking, baking, making cards and jewelry, fishing, and ohhh, I do love to shop for crafting supplies. I just need to find a way to buy time so I can play more often!

I am so excited to join the team at The Stamping Boutique. I recently found them on the internet – I know what you’re thinking – this woman must live under a rock! In fact, I just created a home for my crafting projects last week www.craftingwhenican.blogspot.com. Yeah, I’m stepping out of my box and learning a thing or two along the way. I look forward to making new crafting friends to share my passion with and spreading a little sunshine where I can.

One Buck Wednesday!

2012-01-25T07:47:00.000-06:00

This week's one buck Wednesday deal is,
Flowers!!!!!!!!!!!

For today only all flowers will be one buck!!!!!

OMGosh!

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Thank you all so very much!!!! You've made today very special!!!!!!
I love you all!!! :D :D :D

Happy Birthday to our AMAZING artist and leader!!!

2012-01-23T12:32:00.001-06:00

Miranda

Melissa

Audrey

Elizabeth

Heide

Rhonda

Stacie

Did you know today is a very special day for a AMAZING lady? Words cannot express how much we love and appreciate all you do and we are honored to be on your team!

Happy Birthday Tracey, here's sending you lots of hugs and may all your wishes come true today!

FB contest to win a rubber stamp from TSB!!!!!

2012-01-23T08:13:00.000-06:00

We're having a contest on Facebook. Post your projects there using a TSB image and at the end of the week, we'll do a drawing for a rubber stamp from the store!!! I hope to see you all over there!

TSB FB page

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

2012-01-23T08:05:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone,
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I hope you like today's freebie. It's only available for 24 hours, so if you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one!
Have a happy Monday!

Tracey

Challenge #24~Die Cuts and Winner!

2012-01-17T07:09:00.000-06:00

Welcome back to another challenge! I wanted to thank those of you that participated in our last challenge and can I just say....I was soooooo thrilled to see so many TSB images being used! All of you that used a TSB image were entered into the drawing 2 times as well as the ones that entered a scrapbook page!!!

So as always let's get started with our winner and Top 3 for challenge #23!

Challenge #23 WINNER

Ardilla's Papers

Congrats!!! Send me an email with 3 images from the store that you would like to have!!! april_lower@yahoo.com

TOP 3

Craftin' Suzie

Debbie M.

Debbie's Dash of This and That

psstttt....she used a The Stamping Boutique image!!!

Okay...it's time for our challenge!!

CHALLENGE #24

DIE CUTS

That's it...I just want to see a project with a die cut on it! As you will see from the DT they had FUN with this challenge!!

Melissa:

I can't help but totally love this project! I love PJL and I love coffee...and the two together is always a wonderful thing....and that sentiment...OMG..."with enough caffeine anything is possible" sooo true!

Miranda:

If you were looking for some jaw dropping inspiration...here it is! Miranda used 4 digis on this card...she the little one on the easel? Gosh...the talent runs deep in this chica!!! Love the colors and the die cuts and well...everything!

Stacie:

she has become the die cut queen!!! She made this ENTIRE box with SCAL and her cricut! It's a beautiful Valentine's box with fabulous accents and the heart scoop image!!

Elizabeth:

So lovely with her Little Audrey image! This layout is adorable and that chicken DP....tooo cute!!

Julia:

Love love love mermaid pearl...her tail is stunning with all those colors and I love all the extra pearl accents.

Ali:

I love to see easel cards and this one is sooo cute! Those purples are pretty and I love the owl with a little bling on her head!!! Ohhhh look at that die cut with the sentiment in it...love it!

Sandy:

used one of my favorite images...help from a friend! I'm thinking she's trying to brighten up this cold winter weather with some fun colors!!! The coloring on the image is so bright and vibrant!!

Audrey:

Too cute of a color combo and I love those die cuts in the corner. Awww...you give me the warm fuzzies!! Cute!!

Lawren:

I really love how soft tulip fairy looks on this. It looks like maybe a lot of us are ready for winter to be over and to see some beautiful spring tulips and flowers!!!

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

2012-01-16T09:57:00.001-06:00

"My Little Audrey" sitting!
Today's freebie is only available for 24 hours. If you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one!
Love you all!
Tracey

Late, but here it is!!!!! Blog candy winner...

2012-01-15T09:15:00.000-06:00

Our lucky winner is #29 (Random.org) Kim of Kim Sherrod Studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please contact me (Tracey) at traceydawnn@msn.com with your address so I can get you your prize!
Happy, happy Sunday!

December Monthly Contest Winners

2012-01-13T11:45:00.000-06:00

Are you ready for me to finally announce the November/December Monthly Contest Winners? We had 400 entries in our "winter/holiday theme" and boy were these loads of great ideas that I have bookmarked for future use. Thank you to each and every one of you for sharing your projects with us each month! So you are probably saying "Christy stop babbling on and get with the announcement"- lol! Since we had so many entries I decided to randomly select one winner for every 25 entries, that means we will have

16 winners of (1) FREE image of their choice from the TSB Store.

However first I would like to announce the winner of most projects and let me just say I was floored when I saw the amount of projects that won this category. We had 2 ladies that went over the top during our contest, both uploading over 100 entries. The battle for the top spot was back & forth and in the end came down to a margin of 116 to 109. I would like to give a great BIG shout out to CraftyGirl and Debbie M- you ladies rocked this challenge!!! Now for the winner, drumroll please...........

Winner of Most Projects with 116 entries- Debbie M

Prize: $25 gift certificate to TSB store and Design Team Spot

Runner-up to Most Projects with 109 entries-CraftyGirl

Prize: $15 gift certificate to TSB store and Guest Designer Spot for February

Now to our random winners: each will receive (1) FREE image of their choice from our store.

(1.) Sammibug #225 (2.) Debbie M #120 (3.) CraftyGirl #386 (this is #6 on top Inlinkz)

(4.) Rhonda Miller #249 (5.) Debbie M #376 (6.) CraftyGirl #174 (7.) Stacie G #39

(8.) Sammibug #392 (this is #12 on top Inlinkz) (9.) Rhonda Miller #305 (10.) Debbie M #113

(11.) Olivia #37 (12.) Olivia #77 (13.) Christine Garner #131 (14.) Made By Mandy #58

(15.) Pat Frank #206 (16.) Karen B #47

Congrats to you all, please email me at micahzane@yahoo.com by 01/20 to claim your prizes.

If prizes are not claimed by that date, we will re-draw new winners!

One Buck Wednesday!

2012-01-11T08:21:00.000-06:00

This week's "One Buck Wednesday" deal is...
Spring/Easter!!!!!!
For today only, all Spring/Easter images will be one buck!!!!

Happy "Freebie for our Fabulous Followers" Day!!!!

2012-01-09T08:14:00.001-06:00

I hope you enjoy this week's freebie. Remember, it's only available for 24 hours. If you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one.

Challenge #23~Twelve~and winner!

2012-01-03T09:00:00.004-06:00

The Stamping Boutique would like to welcome you to a new year! Lot's of wonderful things are going to be happening and TSB plans to be involved in many of them for sure this year! So be on the lookout for some great stuff from us!

Did you see that The Crafters Cafe is starting a new challenge blog? They are having a DT call right now so if you are interested in that be sure to take a look. The Crafters Cafe was started by TSB and has grown sooo much and now their are a TON of stamp related companies over there so it's something you should definetly join!

Challenge #22 Top 3 and winner!

I have to say...we had a small turn out for our last challenge and I know a lot of you were enjoying your vacations but I did miss seeing all of your projects and I hope all of you are back to your normal schedules and can come play along with us!!!

WINNER Challenge #22

Darling Ho's Colorful World

Yay....and she used a TSB image!!! So that means she actually got entered into the drawing 2 times...see...it helps!!! ;-)

Send me an email with 3 images from the store you'd like to have! april_lower@yahoo.com

TOP 3

CraftyGirl Cards and Crafts

Cosas de La Janette

Darling Ho's Colorful World

CHALLENGE #23

Twelve...yep....12....we have just entered into 2012 and I thought it would be fun to celebrate it!!

So here is what you need to do for this challenge and don't let it scare you away...a challenge is a challenge for a reason right?! To challenge you!!!

Sooooo.....you can do this 3 different ways

1. simply us the number 12 on your project in some way or other

2. use twelve elements on your project...no LESS and no MORE than twelve(DP, embellishments, CS, image, sentiment...all those things will count toward your twelve)

3. use twelve on 1 thing (twelve different DP's...lol..that would be fun to try ;-)....12 of the same embellishments, etc)

You need some help with this one huh?! Well here is how the DT did with the challenge!!!

Miranda:

she decided to go with twelve elements on her card and she said she had a hard time sticking with just twelve...lol! It's fantastic! And smoochie baby and smoochie doggy are adorable on this card!

Julia:

decided to use the number 12 for her card and you know, this layout, color scheme and image is PERFECT for a New Years card. I mean 20/40 butterfly image almost looks like a really cool mask and the colors are totally NYE and the bit of sparkle...just lovely!

Sandy:

took the challenge and did twelve elements. I love this nice bright card. She also used smoochie baby and did a wonderful job with those 12 elements!

Elizabeth:

used AJ the romantic and decided to take the challenge by using 12 of one thing...can you guess the twelve of one.......the hearts!!! This is the sweetest Valentine's card.

Audrey:

decided to use twelve elements on her card included in the twelve is stickles and liquid pearls (so you can use anything for your twelve). She used one of the newer smoochies sweet angel and she sure does look sweet surrounded by all this pink and sparkle!

Jen S.:

also used the number 12 on her card. She used whimsical snowflake tree for her image and I just love the DP...super cute and fits perfect with the image!

Okay...now it's your turn to show us how you use "twelve"!!! Have fun!

See our new challenge blog!!!!! :D

2011-12-31T20:02:00.000-06:00

Our Ning network, The Crafter's Cafe has begun a new challenge blog. We're going to have tons of prizes and fun. Sign up now and don't miss the first challenge in February! We'd love to see you! :D
Tracey
challenge blog

Smoochie mixed media art pages.

2011-12-31T09:29:00.000-06:00

I'm so completely in love with this piece done by Miranda Van den Bosch. You can check out Mirnada's blog here Isn't she awesome!

You can find the Smoochies here
Have a fabulous weekend!

Tracey

Crafting For All Seasons

2011-12-30T10:48:00.000-06:00

I told you were were squeezing in a few more sponsorships to give you a few more chances to build your collection of TSB images, so today I share one more! Crafting For All Seasons is running a "fairies" challenge this week, so what better time to pull out all those wonderful "Fairy Cynthia" images or how about this super cute new image to store called "Sweet Angel" to create your project! The TSB team as well as the

CFAS team have created some really delightful projects to share with you too!

Heide

Miranda

Rhonda

Lizzy (Rhonda's Daughter)

Dutch Dare Sponsorship

2011-12-29T10:27:00.001-06:00

With 2011 on it's way out, we thought we could sneak in a couple last sponsorships to send it out with a bang! We are excited to once again be the sponsor this week at Dutch Dare Card Challenges and when I got the theme of challenge a song came to mind. How about a little clue? It's goes something like this:

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things

So can you guess what the challenge might be? That's right this week is all about your favorite things- this can be anything for a fave hobby, product, image, color, etc. The possibilities are only limited to what your imagination can come up with.

Oh and I almost forgot, I am excited to announce that I (Christy) have been invited to join

the Dutch Dare team -WOO HOO! A few of the boutique team decided to play along and have provided some wonderful projects, but you will have to check their blogs to see what their fave things are that they used.

Heide using Chubby Snowman

Sandy using Snowfriends

Ali (Dragonlady) using Winter Time Smoochie

New Year's sale!

2011-12-27T21:08:00.002-06:00

All images are 35% off!!!

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

2011-12-26T13:10:00.001-06:00

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope your's is fabulous!
(This freebie is only available for 24 hours. If you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one!)

How about a little more inspiration

2011-12-23T08:00:00.001-06:00

I just don't know how Rhonda does it, but man can she crank out some projects. Check out her blog Rhonda's Place to Share to get all the details.

Images used:

Top row-Jar, Chubby Snowman, & Candle

Bottom row-Smoochie the Elf, Smoocie in the Window, & Bald Eagle

Jessica has worked with a few of our 12 Days of Christmas snowmen, check out her blog

Can You Pixel This? for more details!

Images used:

3 French Hens, 4 Calling Birds, & 7 Swans a Swimming

Inspiration from our DT

2011-12-22T14:13:00.000-06:00

I'm sure you are all hustling and bustling around trying to get all those last minute projects and things done for holiday. I thought you could use a little inspiration from our FABULOUS design team!

Courtesy of Aletha using the following images:

The Fairy Aletha, Smoochie the Elf, &Smoochie in the Window

Courtesy of Christy L. using the following images:

Candy Apples & Pumpkin Pie

Courtesy of Rhonda using the following images:

Windmill, Sweet Angel, & Snowfriends

Courtesy of Lawren using the following images:

Sledding Snowman & Relax kit

Courtesy of Ali (Dragonlady) using the following images:

Whimsical Bird & Tree of Circles

Courtesy of Jerusha using the following images:

Snowman Laundry Line, Puppy Surprise, & Back to School Chemistry

Courtesy of Jessica using the following images:

Smoochie the Elf, Smoochie Blowing Kisses, & Candle

Courtesy of Julia using the following images:

Candy Land Winter Land & Chubby Snowman

Courtesy of Jennifer S. using the following images:

Gingerbreadman with Buttons , Holly Berry, & Star

Courtesy of Ali (Aqualeiga) using the following images:

Birthday Fairy & The Fairies Frolic

Please check to see if you are a winner-Unclaimed prizes/Re-draws

2011-12-21T14:53:00.003-06:00

We have lots of prizes including GRAND PRIZE that have not been claimed from the "Thrifty Christmas Blog Hop" and I'm sure it's because you are all busy with holiday. I am giving you one last chance to claim your prize, you have until Friday 12/23 to email me. If I haven't heard from our winners by then, I will be re-drawing prizes so make sure to check HERE to see if you are a winner and claim your prize!

Re-draws from November Hop

Sandy's blog:Daizeefli said... Love the Marylin card and the saying is so cute too!! CLAIMED

Rhonda's blog:Margie said...What a pretty ballerina! CLAIMED

Rene's blog:Mary J said...Oh how very very beautiful, Rene! I love your stitching and layout! CLAIMED

Please email me (Christy) at micahzane@yahoo.com to claim your prize.

One Buck Wednesday!

2011-12-21T11:07:00.000-06:00

This week's one buck deal is...
Smoochie's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for today only, all Smoochie's will be one buck!!!

Challenge #22~Inspirational And Winner

2011-12-20T09:09:00.001-06:00

Hello everyone! Thanks for joining us for our last challenge...lots of great projects and you all sure are making it hard on me to pick a top 3 huh?!!!

Can you believe Christmas is just a short 5 days away...OMG...just saying that out loud made me realize just how close it is...here I was thinking it was still like 10 days away....goodness!

I think some of you might have missed the "NON" part of Non-traditional colors for challenge 21...but we do have a winner and top 3 for you:

WINNER CHALLENGE #21

Kates Krafty Korner

Congrats...send me an email at april_lower@yahoo.com with 3 images from the store you would like to have!

TOP 3

Ankortit

ScrappEllen

Martina's Kaartjes

BTW: I am working on new Top 3 and Winner Badges. I made some and they were way too small so now I need to redo them! Keep checking back...they will be on the sidebar and all you winners and Top 3's can grab them!!

Okay...now it's time to get to our challenge that will extend over Christmas so if any of you get some nifty new crafty items for Christmas you can try them out and join in our challenge!!! Or if your just needing or actually getting some extra craft time in...we are here for you to join us!

CHALLENGE #22

Inspirational photo

I have a photo here for you...if you can believe this, it's a cake!!! It's a wonderful beautiful cake! Use this cake in any way you want to find some inspiration for your project! The DT girls went above and beyond with this challenge and have some fantastic work for you to see!

Isn't it beautiful? And man does it look yummy. And I know not everyone enjoys fondant but I love it! Yummmmmmyyyyy!

Sandy:

Sandy used stacked presents

REALLY???!!! This looks just like that cake...how amazing is her work. The circles are spot on and the colors...yummy! Don't you just love those cards that make you smile? This one does that for me!

Ali:

used the ever so cute penguin baking image for her card. I love the scallops around the edge and those gold corners. I just love gold and lots of sparkle!!

Elizabeth:

Woohooo....look at that DP...yummy! Just like the cake ;-) Elizabeth used snowfriends for her image and colored it ever so sweetly. Again using the colors from the cake for her inspiration and it's just toooo darn cute!

Melissa:

Okay...I don't know how she does this...she used birthday hot air balloon and that's it! That's all she needed to make this card a fabulous card! I can not do that. I have this horrible fear of a white piece of cardstock but this is just fabulous. I mean really....she was like (now I'm just guessing here) "stamp, colored, DONE~Perfect" I'm just sayin' I couldn't do this and make it look good!!!

Julia:

is using the ever so lovely twirling fairy and I really really love those stripes behind the image and that tag with the ribbon at the bottom is really cute! And of course every card needs a little bling added to it!!

Miranda:

used candyland winter background AND candyland winter land (the girl) and has...as usual...made my jaw hit the floor. Look at that stunning coloring. Do you know that Miranda only uses pencils? Amazing right?! And how perfect are these images for the inspiration? I don't know...I can't even talk about it because I can't get my jaw off the floor...LOL!!! God bless you Miranda and your God given talent to bring smiles to peoples faces and joy to their day!

Audrey:

used cupcake for her card and played off the colors from the inspiration and did so very well! These shapes behind the image are really great and I just love that DP! That cupcake looks as yummy as the cake!!

Welp...that's it from me folks. I hope you enjoy this challenge as much as the DT did and have a WONDERFUL holiday...whatever it is that you celebrate enjoy it to the fullest and spend some time with your family and loved ones!

Smoochie the Artist with her Easel Digital Stamp

2011-12-15T10:45:00.000-06:00

Good afternoon everyone,
I just had a new image I wanted to share.
Have a wonderful day!!!!!
Tracey

Thrifty Christmas Blog Hop Winners

2011-12-14T11:52:00.004-06:00

We would like to thank all those that hopped along with us this past weekend. We hope you got some ideas for some "Thrifty Handmade Gifts" for all those last minute gifts on your lists. Now are you ready for some winners? Each DT member has randomly selected one commentor from their blogs to win 1 FREE image from the store. If your name is on this list, please email me (Christy) at micahzane@yahoo.com with your image name and I will send it over.

The winners are.................

Christy's blog-CLAIMED

Renee said...Christy; that cocoa holder is perfect...I just bought mugs & cocoa for a neighborhood gift exchange & this will make it that much more special! Thanks.

Jen's blog

Mary Van Skiver said...
thanks your ideas are great, the tea holder is such a good idea for so many occasions

Rhonda's blog-CLAIMED

Cat said...Such cute ideas! You are so creative! Happy holidays!

Stacie's blog-CLAIMED

Mamma Mia said...

Hope you manage to get pictures up soon ... or that Santa leaves a nice shiny new camera under your tree for you! Can't help with getting your camera sorted though, sorry. Thanks for sharing the "hop" with us! Helen

Ali's (Dragonlady) blog-CLAIMED

Leslie Turner said...Gorgeous candle and thanks for the inspiration -

I've never attempted anything like this! Love it!

Sandy's blog-CLAIMED

Renee said... Wow, what lovely jewellry!

Melissa's blog-CLAIMED

Babe O'Mara said...Great idea for gifts. Love the treat sack. TFS

Sue's blog-CLAIMED

Bunny said... Lovely thanx for the instructions..

Audrey's blog
Jazzy Nurse said... Love this calender. The images are beautifully colored.

Julia's blog-CLAIMED

Edwina said...I love all your gifts! The gift box with the hidden tray and ornament is so pretty! I wish I knew how to make this. The jar of cookies and candy are wonderful! I love the way you decorated them. The journal/ mini notebook are a great gift for a teenager. I enjoyed seeing your gifts. Thank you for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

Jessica's blog-CLAIMED

Terrific cards! I re-home my cards as well. Thanks for sharing you talent.
TTFN,
CraftyGirl

Lawren's blog-CLAIMED

Ruth Little said... Just darling! Thank you for sharing!

Miranda's blog-CLAIMED

Cat zei...What a gorgeous project! I love the colors! Happy holidays!

TSB Challenge Blog Grand Prize Winner of $25 gift certificate to TSB store- CLAIMED
Bunny said...Great hop, and some lovely creations by the dt ...Brilliant work,,

Caz xx

Now with everything we do here at The Stamping Boutique you know I love to have a twist. Since we has a couple tiny glitches, I have decided to award a 2nd & 3rd place prize too!

2nd place winner of 3 images from the store
GrannyCharlotte said...Commented on all except "canyoupixelthis". I will try back there later. I didn't see a current post. Great blog hop. Wonderful ideas and projects. Thanks to all for sharing them with us. Merry Christmas to everyone!!

3rd place winner of 2 images from the store-CLAIMED

Kim said...Great blog hop! I have commented on every single one witht the exception of Jessica, I searched her blog to find her post, but the last one was a nov blog hop post :( hope this doesn't disqualify me. There were some really great ideas on this blog hop that I will definitely use! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

Congrats to all the winners! Please claim your prizes by December 18th, if not claimed by this date we will do re-draw for new winners.

Fine art now at The Stamping Boutique

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I'm going to be getting together some of my art and putting it up for sale. This is the first item. It includes the frame. The mat can be switched. I'll have it posted in the store soon. I hope you're enjoying this beautiful winter day!!!

Tracey

Ballerina

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Here's a little ballerina that I drew last night. I'm not sure what I'm going to do next with her.

Have a happy Sunday friends!

"Thrifty Christmas-Making Handmade Gifts" Blog Hop!!

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Welcome to The Stamping Boutique’s
"Thrifty Christmas-Making Handmade Gifts" Blog Hop!!

We are very excited about the holidays and know for many money is tight this year, but that doesn’t mean you cannot give great gifts! Our Elves, oh I mean design team have been busy in their workshops coming up with some fabulous projects to help you with those last minute gift ideas. What better way to show you than to have a
BLOG HOP!!!

You won’t want to miss this hop and because we know you are all busy getting all the preparations done for the holidays, this hop will run all weekend. The hop starts today, Friday
December 9th @ 12:01 am (CST) and runs until Sunday December 11th @ 11:59 pm (CST).

If you have hopped over from <Insert blog link to the stop before yours>, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go to Christy’s blog- http://www.christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/ and follow along for a chance to win some AMAZING blog candy along the way and PRIZES at the end.

Each designer along the way is featuring a project that showcases a digital image from The Stamping Boutique store. Be sure to visit all the design’s blogs and leave a comment (we will be checking). Each designer will be giving away (1) FREE image from our store to one random commenter.

Once you have finished the hop, make sure to leave a comment on HERE on The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate for our store. Remember to be eligible for all prizes, YOU MUST COMMENT ON EACH STOP ALONG THE WAY!

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Christy D- http://www.christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/
Jen S- http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/
Stacie- http://hestiashelper.blogspot.com/
Ali (Dragonlady)- http://craftydragons.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scribblesbysandy.blogspot.com/
Melissa- http://www.smudgetime.com/
Sue- http://confessionsofapaperhoarder.blogspot.com/
Audrey- http://hippieaud.blogspot.com/
Julia- http://paperandscrapscreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica- http://canyoupixelthis.com/
Lawren- http://ahobby-holic.blogspot.com/
Miranda- http://mirandascardcreations.blogspot.com/
TSB Challenge Blog- http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Blog Candy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The Stamping Boutique is offering blog candy to one lucky lady (or gentleman). It's valued at over $100.00 and includes designer papers, rubons, embellishments, red rubber stamps from TSB and the list goes on and on. Easy peasy rules are:

1. Make sure you are a blog follower. Only a follower will win.
2. Leave me a comment and let me know you in the drawing.
3. Post this blog candy on your blog with a link back to this post.

That's it. If you get a friend to enter, leave a comment to let me know and you'll be entered twice.

Also, if you become a follower of my personal blog, you'll gain an entry. Just leave me a comment over there. My Little Art Blog

The drawing will be held on January 8, 2012.
Well, what are you waiting for????????? You can't win if you don't enter!!!

Today's "One Buck Wednesday" deal...

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is...VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!
All Valentine's day images are one buck each for today only!!!!

You can find them here. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Challenge #21~No traditional Christmas Colors and Winner!

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Hello all TSB lovers!!! Have you seen Tracey's new snowman...he's totally cute!!!

I am very excited to share with you the winner of challenge #20 so lets get started!!!

Winner Challenge #20

Andy's Craft Corner

First...this card is really great...don't you just love the coloring and border punch? BUT....(and I already had planned on showing "him" some extra love and it turns out he was the winner through random.org)...did you notice I said "him". This is truely the first guy card maker I have across and I just think it's GREAT!!! Now Andy you will have to keep joining us and you are going to get 3 images from our store so you can even create with TSB images!!!!

~~~Sorry...forgot to post my email april_lower@yahoo.com~~~

Top 3

Hastkala

Aqualiega's Escape

Joy in a Jar

Challenge #21

No traditional Christmas Colors

It's that time of year...we need to get those Christmas cards made...look who's talking...the one that hasn't even started her's yet...yikes...so for this challenge I don't want to see any red or green, gold or silver...

Look at all the lovely non-Christmas colors the DT used for their Christmas creations!!!

Elizabeth:

used sledding snowman with some very pretty blue DP! I love the sparkle on the presents!

Miranda:

I love these colors...and don't those snowfriends look great? A very nice monocromatic layout soooo pretty! Do you see that bird clip...wow and all that wonderful distressing!!!

Melissa:

used gingerbread man with buttons and I really like this different shaped card...very nice...that sentiment is super cute too!

Sandy:

using happy happy snowman really thinked outside of the box with her non-traditional colors....isn't it just adorable!!!

Julia:

How lovely and bright and just simply beautiful is Serenity with these great colors?

Audrey:

using KK winter...with some wonderful purple DP....love that die cut and that silky looking ribbon!\

Stacie:

LOVE this black and white card. That embossing is fab and that flower...wow!!!

Jen S.:

she used one of my fav ladies...PJL Christmas shopping and used some very lovely lace and fancy snowflake...and that cute tag hanging to the side!

Inspiration from the Design Team

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Heide has created the perfect holiday card using "holly berry with ribbon" image,

visit her blog for all the details!

Who, who created this beautiful creation using "owl" image? Well that would be Ali (Dragonlady) for the challenge this week at Fab 'n Funky Challenges that TSB is sponsoring.

Ali has also created this winter wonderland delight using "Snowman Snowglobe Shaker" image, this is for the challenge we are sponsoring at IC Sketches. Check out all the details on her blog HERE!

Miranda used this adorable "Winter Time Smoochie" to create a real WOW card also for IC Sketches. The challenge end today at 11:59 pm CST, to check out deets on Miranda's card visit here blog HERE!

Lawren has been very busy creating a variety of fabulous projects perfect for all occasions, check out all the details on her blog HERE. To pick up any of the images she has used check out the following links:

Holly Berry Ribbon (top left)- http://www.thestampingboutique.com/item_275/Holly-berry-with-ribbon-Digital-Stamp.htm

Gingerbreadman with Buttons- (top center)- http://www.thestampingboutique.com/item_475/Gingerbreadman-with-Buttons-Digital-Stamp.htm

Candle- (top right)- http://www.thestampingboutique.com/item_251/Candle-Digital-Stamp.htm

Tulips (bottom left)- http://www.thestampingboutique.com/item_419/Tulips-Digital-Stamp.htm

Little Girl with a Stroller (bottom right)- http://www.thestampingboutique.com/item_128/A-little-Girl-with-a-Stroller-Digital-Stamp.htm

Check out these 2 spectacular cards from Aletha, talk about colors that pop!!! She had used

"puppy surprise" for top card and the uber stylish "Princess Jennifer Latte Shopping in the City"- check out her blog HERE to see more of her amazing designs!

It's "Freebie for our Fabulous Follower's" Day!!!!!!

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Have a wonderful Monday friends!
Tracey
(this image is only available for 24 hours-if you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one)

Bring it on!!!!

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I know what I'm going to be doing today!!!! ;)
Have a beautiful Sunday!
Tracey

The Crafter's Cafe challenge blog!!!!!

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Check out the challenge going on at the Crafter's Cafe! 3 stores are supplying prizes!!!!!!!
The Crafter's Cafe challenge blog

Smoochie Cutie Patootie canvas art.

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ok, here's a little fun thing I did. It's my original Smoochie Cutie Patootie sketch with Copics, colored pencils, pastels, acrylic and I don't remember what else. Just lots of fun stuff. I had so much fun doing this one. I hope you enjoy it also. :D
Tracey

New Smoochie...

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Smoochie the Cutie Patootie!
I loved drawing this one! I hope you all like her as well. Have a fabulous Monday!

Tracey

One Buck Wednesday!

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Today's one buck deal is...

Christmas/Winter!!!!!!

Get your digi's for those Christmas cards today!

They'll be back to the regular price tomorrow!

Challenge #20~Thanksgiving and Winners (a redraw too)

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I have decided today that I may need to go get some memory pills from the pharmacy! The past few weeks I have been having the worst time EVER remembering anything. I even make lists and I still don't remember...mostly because I don't know where I put the lists at! Crud! So I'm running late today. Let's just go ahead and get this party started!!!!

Challenge #18 Redraw

Pamela's Craft Spot

Congrats...please send me an email with 3 images from the store you would like april_lower@yahoo.com

Challenge #19 Winner

CraftyGirl Cards and Crafts

congrats!!! Send me an email with 3 images you would like from the store april_lower@yahoo.com

Challenge #20

THANKSGIVING

Super easy....we are giving thanks...I think you can all do that! I know I have several people I need to give a special thanks to! It can also be a Thanksgiving project! Just enjoy whatever it is you are going to make!!

Now for the best part of all....the work of the DT...I can not tell you how in awwww I was first seeing their projects for this challenge!

Elizabeth

Audrey the Pilgrim is looking very pretty and festive with her pie and that stunning background DP and cute little leaves in the corner!

Arielle

used two images from the store...Audrey the Pilgrim and A.J. the Pilgrim...they are such a cute couple! Love the colors of this and that leaf...beautiful leaf!

Miranda

A.J. the Pilgrim is looking festive with that big ol' pumpkin behind him! Love all the cut out leaves around the bottom and corner and...well...the coloring is just fabulous! Oh...and BTW...if you would be asking Miranda about this image...AJ is making friends with the turkey...not getting ready to eat him...LOL...Miranda is an animal lover not an animal eater!! :-)

Julia

A.J. the Pilgrim is looking oh so fancy in his blue today!!! I love to see that this image was used so much and looks sooo different in each and every project.

Jen S.

changed it up a bit using pumpkin pie (which I hope we are all going to have...it's my fav). Gotta love that paper piecing and that cute little tag slid in behind the image. Man that DP is pretty!

Lawren

has A.J. the Pilgrim looking dashing in orange...how cute is that! Love the coloring of the turkey feathers too! I hope that we are all able to "eat, drink, and be thankful" this Thanksgiving!! Great sentiment!

Melissa

used A.J. the Pilgrim too for this challenge and made a fab shaped card! How cute would these be as place settings!!!

Audrey

again with stunning A.J. the Pilgrim (I am starting to think our DT girls have a thing for A.J....lol). I can't fully tell by the picture but I'm wondering if that green CS is embossed....I love that pattern.

Sandy

with A.J. the Pilgrim wearing green while hanging out with his favorite animal...the turkey!! Fab coloring on this and I love the turkey DP...too cute!

Sue

with A.J. the Pilgrim dressed in a modest black (very nice). I love that border punch with the buttons...very cute!

Heide

using A.J. the Pilgrim and used a sketch that can be found over at The Crafter's Cafe. Again another wonderful border punch...I thought I had plenty but I was totally wrong I keep seeing all thesegreat punches!! Love the embossed background CS and those little swirls at the bottom.

Stacie

bare with me here everyone...Stacie's project will keep you coming back to look again and again because she used not 1, not 2, but 5 TSB images..oh yeah!!!! I don't even know where to begin...I just love that background DP...you could totally find that in an older country home! She has used pumpkin pie, Audrey the Pilgrim, farm window, farm pantry, and pantry shelf!!! I have deemed this my favorite for this challenge. I mean look at all that detailing...wow...fantastic job Stacie and hello....you cut all this out...WOW!!!! I know a lot of time, hard work and concentration when into this card!!!

Okay...that's it for this challenge! I hope that all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember what Thanksgiving is all about...giving thanks...spending time with family and friends and just being happy! We sometimes forget the little things in our lives and I hope we find some time to reflect and enjoy!!!

The Stamping Boutique now has kits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This kit is stocked full of goodies and one TSB clear stamp. You can find all the details here

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

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A little gumball machine for everyone! Have a wonderful day!!!
Tracey

(if you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one)

Blog Hop Winners-Unclaimed Prizes

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We still have a few unclaimed prizes from the blog hop, please check THIS POST to see if you are winner. If prizes are not claimed by 11/20 we will be re-drawing new winners!

How about a little eye candy from our DT?

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Let's start with yummy treat created by Miss Sue for last week's sponsorship at Sunday Sketch & Stamp.

She has used "Cupcake" which is such a versatile image, wanna see more? Well head over to her blog Confessions of a Paper Hoarder, I promise you this is only a small taste of what Miss Sue has in store for you!

Just a few hours left to get your entries in for the black & white challenge sponsored by TSB over at

One Stitch at a Time. Heide has created this beauty that just pops using "Mail Girl." Head over to her blog Heide D's Paperie for all the details and to leave her some love!

We are honored to be sponsoring Tuesday Morning Sketches this week and you still have a little more time to enter they challenge. Currently there are only 15 entries, so you chance of winning is pretty good! This lovely card is courtesy of Ali (Dragonlady) using "Whimsical Bird", wanna see more details? Visit her blog

Crafty Dragons and become a follower!

We are also sponsoring the pearls & lace challenge this week at Charisma Cardz, Brandi from he CC team has created this fantastic winter delight using "Snowfriends." You can see more about her card on her blog HERE, this is her first card on the CC team!

Come back tomorrow as I will be featuring some more projects to make your drool! However in the meantime, head over to the TSB Store and do a little retail therapy to get you ready for Black Friday as all our digis are 35% off until Thanksgiving!

All digital images are 35% off!

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We're having an early Thanksgiving sale! All images are 35% off now until Thanksgiving.
Have a happy day!!

One Buck Wednesday!

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This week's one buck deal is:

The 12 Days of Christmas snowmen!!!!!!
This deal is only good today!!

And the Winners are.......

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We would like to thank everyone that took the time to hop along with us this weekend! Your sweet and silly comments made us all grin from ear to ear and fill so loved! The design team did an amazing job with their projects and we all go to know them and their style a little bit better!

Are you ready for the list of winners? Each of our DT members randomly selected one hopper to receive
(1) FREE image from the store. If you are a winner, please email me (Christy) at micahzane@yahoo.com with your image choice! And the winners are........

Christy's blog-CLAIMED

Pamela said...Stunning creation, such a lot of work. Pam x

Jessica's blog-CLAIMED

Mary Sweeney said: Great Job Jessica! I am really enjoying following your blogs. You inspire me to create. lol. Beautiful pics. Nice skin color too!

Sandy's blog-

begoshgrp said... Love blingy Marilyn ... but Cynthia is the sweetest little fairy on the most wonderful piece of cake! Love it! Beautiful job.~ Carol B. ~

Ali's (Dragonlady) blog-CLAIMED

Carla S. said...Gorgeous card, Ali! I love the rich color and the beautifully colored image! Wonderful sparkle!

Lawren's blog-CLAIMED
Jen Leeflang said... I love the clean lines and your fabulous colouring! Thanks for sharing!
Jen Leeflang Durban South Africa

Rhonda's blog-

Beckie said...Very pretty card. love how you tied in the blue with the stars and the ribbon. Be Blessed, Beckie

Miranda's blog-CLAIMED

Scrappin' Annie zei...Love the rich colours you have used her Mirinda. Lovely card.

Stacie's blog- CLAIMED

Ruth Little said... I was here...I get the camera troubles as I seem to have them myself. :~)


Melissa's blog- CLAIMED
Briannasmom said...this is beautiful i love the colors the flowers add such a beautiful touch

April's blog-CLAIMED

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...this is beautiful.

Julia's blog- CLAIMED
Anne-Marie said...You have inspired me, you card is wonderful. I like the way you have complimented the image with the inside. Really lovely.

Ali's (Aqualeiga) blog-CLAIMED
Mary J said... Aaahh, I'm glad I came back - it's gorgeous!

Rene`s blog-
lindaplus3 said...beautiful card .. love the stitching and colors :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Jerusha's blog-CLAIMED
Lorie said... SO cute! I bet you are tired from so many posts...time for a nap! :)

Arielle's blog-CLAIMED
Dawn said...Love your cards! Your nail art is fab too! Loving the hop! Hugs Dawn xx



Sue's blog-CLAIMED
Carla S. said... Very cute card, Sue! Great design!

OK are you ready for our GRAND PRIZE winner? This lucky person will receive the entire Smoochie line of images. To make it fair I printed out all the comments, put in a hat, and had my super cute assistant draw out the lucky winner. DRUMROLL PLEASE.........................

wahixane77 said...Great hop. All wonderful designs and love the variety of images used.-CLAIMED

Congrats to you all and email me by November 20th to claim your prize, if not claimed by then we will re-draw new winners!

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

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I'm running out of images here! LOL! I'm afraid of repeating again so I'm going with one that I know I've never given before. "Art Doll"
Have fun with her everyone!!!
Tracey
(she's only available for 24 hours-if you've missed her, become a follower and don't miss another one)

Last Chance to Hop- Don't miss out!!!

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Don't forget the hop ends tonight at 11:59 PM CST, there's still time to hop for your chance to win FREE images or the GRAND PRIZE. Want to get started, get all the details HERE.

Winter Time Smoochie Digital Stamp

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This time I did Smoochie a little bit anime. Just for something a little different. I probably won't do anymore like this, but it's fun for a change of pace.
If you like our new Smoochie line, participate in the blog hop we have going on right now. Every TSB girl has a prize on her blog plus there's a grand prize of the entire Smoochie line! There are 12 in the line now, so that's a pretty good prize. :D Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!

<3, Tracey

Let's Go to the Hop!!!

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It has been an AMAZING first month from the new design team gals, I don't know about you all but these ladies blow me away daily with their projects. So we thought let's have a "Freestyle Blog Hop" to show off those talents. What is a "Freestyle Hop" you may ask? Well we gave the team free reign to create any project they would like using any TSB image and show us their unique flair!

This hop starts today, November 11th (12:01 am CST) and will run all weekend ending on Sunday, November 13th (11:59 pm CST) to allow you plenty of time to hop. Now with any hop there has to be some prizes along the way right? Well this hop is no exception!! You will want to make sure to visit each design team member's blog and leave a comment as each one will be giving away one TSB image!

If that isn't enough to entice you to hop with us, well maybe this will- 1 random person (who comments on all DT blogs and leaves a final comment on this blog) will be selected to win the entire set of our newest line of images called the Smoochies.HOLY MOLY, now that is a great prize as there are 11 images in the line currently!!! You can see the Smoochies HERE!

So are you ready to hop? Well the hop starts with me (Christy) over at my blog
Christy's Zaney Creations, so come on over and see what I have in store for you! Below is your hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Christy D- http://www.christyszaneycreations.blogspot.com/ <----Start Here

Jessica- http://canyoupixelthis.com/
Sandy- http://scribblesbysandy.blogspot.com/
Ali (Dragonlady)- http://craftydragons.blogspot.com/
Lawren- http://ahobby-holic.blogspot.com/
Rhonda- http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/
Miranda- http://mirandascardcreations.blogspot.com/
Stacie- http://hestiashelper.blogspot.com/
Melissa- http://www.smudgetime.com/
April- http://allaboutthelowers.blogspot.com/
Julia- http://paperandscrapscreations.blogspot.com/
Ali (Aqualeiga)- http://aqualeigasescape.blogspot.com/
Rene'- http://www.stampinginsunnysa.blogspot.com/
Jerusha- http://ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com/
Arielle- http://soccermom5982.blogspot.com/
Sue-http://confessionsofapaperhoarder.blogspot.com/

TSB Challenge Blog-http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/ <---- Final Stop

Win your choice of Ippity by Unity stamp set!!!!

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Play in the Get Hippity by Ippity and have a chance to win a set of rubber stamps of your choice!

This time around is a sketch challenge. This is my first challenge as a DT member and I used "Pain and Pride" by Ippity by Unity. Enter here
Good luck everyone!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Tracey

WINNERS, WINNERS, WINNERS!

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I was doing some house cleaning on blog this am and noticed I totally forgot to set the
"Birthday Challenge Winners" post to go live after party was over- SHAME ON ME!!! So be prepared as this will be a long post of winners and you will need to contact me (Christy) at micahzane@yahoo.com to claim your prizes!!!

Thank You to all that helped celebrate our 2nd birthday! Now that the party is over, it's time to announce some winners of our birthday challenge. However what party is complete without a little "SURPRISE" along the way right? So here it is: if you entered a project in our "birthday challenge" then guess what, you are a winner! We had just a little over 30 entries and so I am rewarded each one of you with 1 FREE digi for playing along with us, how cool is that? See you never know what we here at TSB will do, so it pays to be a follower and play along!!!

If your name is listed on THIS POST showing you linked a project, please pick out 1 image from store and email me your choice!

Think Pink Monthly Contest

Thank you for all the fabulous projects in honor Breast Cancer Awareness, they were all truly a pinkalicious delight!!! Now for the winners:

Most Projects: Rhonda M with 7 projects

Random Winner: #34 Ruth Little

Guest Designer: Sheryl #6

Congrats to you all, please email Christy at micahzane@yahoo.com to claim your prizes!!!

The Crafter's Cafe Kids Design Team Rule!

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I just love these kiddos. They are so dedicated and creative. If you have a creative and crafty kid you really should get them involved in our Fall/Thanksgiving Challenge.

They could win some prizes all on their own. How exciting!

Challenge #19~Home of the Brave

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I'm getting started on this a day in advance...woohooo...gooo meeee! These posts sometimes take me a while to put together so the earlier I start on them the earlier I get them posted!!!
~~It's now Tuesday...9:55am EST and guess what....totally forgot to finish the post first thing this morning. I took my son to school, cleaned the bathroom and was sitting here on FB and it hit me....sorry everyone~~

To start off I want to remind everyone of our upcoming blog hop...we would LOVE for all of you to join us and maybe win some free images!!

Okay, let's get started with our winner from challenge #18 and the top 3

CHALLENGE #18 WINNER IS:

Just a Pigment of My Imagination

Congrats!!!! Super cute project BTW! Shoot me an email with 3 images you would like from the store! april_lower@yahoo.com

Okay....I have one more thing I want to share with you all before I get to the Top 3......you will never guess how old the litte girl is that did this card....AND...she's our first "little friend" to join our challenge sooooo NiMu have your mommy email me with 1 image in the store that you would like to have...and we'd love to see you make a card with it and join us again for another challenge!!!

Okay...on to the:

TOP 3

Free-4-Ever

Pamela's Craft Spot

Bearly Mine Crafts

Okay, there you have it! Congrats to all of you and thanks again for playing along!

CHALLENGE #19

HOME OF THE BRAVE

Nov. 11th in the States is Veteran's Day this is a day dedicated to those who have served in our Armed Forces...something that is close to my own heart seeing as my husband spent 15 years as an Active Duty Airmen...this is a day to give thanks to them. So for your projects that is what I'd like to see...something thankful, something in remembrance, something that is personal to you about Veteran's.... basically anything that is supporting/thanking/or showing some love for a veteran! I'm easy to please so let me see what you've got!!!

Here are some fantastic examples of what I'm asking of you from our DT...hope you get inspired!!!

Sandy:

She is using the Poppie image and made a thank you card. Seeing this has made me determined to make this folded card this is just stunning. I love that it has a poem and those bright stunning poppies!

Melissa:

Is using star. Do you see the glitter in that background paper...oh my...and the embossing folder she used almost reminds me of like fireworks. I think that sometimes...less is better...wouldn't you agree?!!!

Jen:

Another card using the simple but stunning star image. She sprayed her creation with some glimmer mist and if you enlarge it you can really tell...looks great! I am in love with those buttons across the bottom and that lovely twine!

Julia:

Using Patriotic Audrey...this was one of my first images! Those silver stars are a great addition and fab coloring!!

Miranda:

Who is using a new image to the store....a smoochie in the window (you haven't seen the smoochies yet....really...you MUST go over to the store and take a look...they have become very popular very fast)...man Miranda makes that smoochie look good!! I love that she cut the image out.

Stacie:

is using smoochie baby boy (I told you they were popular). I love this card...I love the sentiments that Stacie uses on her creations and how fitting they are to the image. I just realized she made a baseball in the background...how great is that! The card is shaped like home plate...wow...every time I look I see something new!

Audrey:

is using mail girl for her card and honestly when I look at this card I think of the spouses that have to hold down the fort at home while their husbands go to war and back a few years ago the only communications you would have is through mail. I just love that die cut!

Sue:

using star image and using it quite wonderfully I must say! Another CAS (clean and simple) card that I know any veteran would love to receive!!

Okay...that's it for today! I hope you got inspired and we can't wait to see what you create for us!!!

Smoochie Smartie Parts!

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Hi everyone,
This image started out as a reading image for my friend Jennifer Scull. She suggested a Smoochie reading and I thought it was a great idea. Then I started adding books and the glasses and on and on and this is what I ended up with. "Smoochie Smartie Pants"!!! LOL!
Have a wonderful evening!

Tracey

Freebie for our Fabulous Followers!!!!

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I'm not sure if I've posted this one before, but I thought it would be nice for Christmas cards. Have a wonderful day!!!
(If you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one)!!!

and our fabulous Christy's Smoochie...

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Smoochies, Smoochies, Everywhere I see Smoochies!

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The new Smoochie line of images are becoming a fast fave with the design team and I thought it was perfect time to share a few of the fabulous creations! Lawren has created the most adorable frame using

"Baby Boy Smoochie", isn't her subject just adorable?

Here is a close-up of her wonderful coloring and wonderful design, perfect papers & embellies compliment her image!

Now Jen has worked with a couple different Smoochie images for her works of art. First up she has used "Smoochie Blowing Kisses" as always she pick the perfect papers and embellies to compliment her little dancer. I would love to just dive into her embellies sometimes to see what I can find to use. LOL!!!

When I saw this card I thought what a genius Jen is, this is a wonderful example of combining digital images. In the background she has used the "skyline image" and put our little "Smoochie Fashionista" out in front like she is strolling through the neighborhood or maybe out shopping for clothes!

Make sue to check out the TSB challenge on Tuesday as you will be seeing a couple more FANTASTIC projects using the Smoochies!!!

Princess Jennifer Latte "Shopping in the City"

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OMGosh! I've worked on this all day and my fingers are all cramped up now. This image was my husband's idea and I thought it was so cute I had to draw it today! LOL! I hope everyone like's it.
Have a wonderful evening!
Tracey

Oh my! It's One Buck Wednesday!!!

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I forgot!!!! I'm so sorry! Here I am working away and I forgot all about it. I think I'm going to break my own rule and put some new items on sale. I'd like to get the Smoochies out there, so I'm going to put them on sale for one buck. Since I'm getting them up late, I'll keep them up extra long. I've got a new Smoochie on the drawing board right now, so I'll post her when she's done. Have a super wonderful day!!! :D

Tracey

November Unity KOM

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Good morning everyone,
The November Unity Kit of the Month is out and I have 3 stamps in it this month. The cup of cocoa, the row of houses and the snowman. If you like the kit, you can find it here.
Have a super happy Monday everyone!!! :D

Tracey

Happy "Freebie for our Fabulous Followers" Day!!!!

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Happy "Freebie for our Fabulous Followers"Day!!!!

Today's freebie is...A Crowded Mash!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful day everyone!
(this image will only be available for 24 hours. If you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one).

See, I told you I was addicted!

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I'm thinking of doing a baby boy next! ;)

have a wonderful Sunday, bloggy friends!
Tracey

Addicted to Smoochie...

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Ok, I'm think I'm addicted to drawing Smoochie. LOL! Here's another one...

Have a wonderful evening everyone!!!!
Tracey

Smoochie!

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Ok, so I know this is not everyone cup of tea, but it's been a long time since I've had so much pure fun just drawing. This little girl was so fun to draw I just want to keep drawing more. What do you all think? Cute or weird???????

Introducing Sue & Think Pink Monthly Contest...Deadline Approaching!!!

2011-10-27T12:33:00.000-05:00

Time is running out to get those "Pink Projects" posted in our monthly contest in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Remember you are not required to use a TSB image this month, but if you do you get 2 entries. See all the details here!

I just realized that I have made a horrible oversight when cleaning out my emails and forgot to introduce a couple more of our new designers. There is no better time to introduce this FABULOUS lady than with this post about "Think Pink" proejcts. because she is a 223 year Breast Cancer Survivor and very

close friend of mine, Sue Masoner!

Hey, everyone! My name is Sue or Miss Sue unless you’re my husband, Mr. Wonderful, then my name is Kiddo. Lynn aka Buddy or Mr. Wonderful and I have been married for 28 years. I am a stepmom to 3 wonderful children and Grandma Sue to 4 awesome grandchildren. I am a 23 year breast cancer survivor so pink is one of my favorite colors.

I grew up in a small town outside of Omaha, Nebraska and have called Kansas City my home for 35 years. I have tried many different crafts over the years, but can say I have never enjoyed anything as much as paper crafts...especially making cards! I am a Close To My Heart consultant and enjoy teaching others at our monthly crops. I am a former 2^nd grade Sunday School teacher and teach Junior Achievement at a local elementary school.

This is my second design team assignment and I am so honored to be a part of this fabulous team. I am new to using Copics and I am really looking forward to perfecting my technique on Tracey’s images. They are so fun and creative…I think you can tell by my picture, I’m all about fun! When I feel my mojo slipping, I put on my “crafty” headband. I look forward to sharing with you in the months ahead. Make sure you stop by my blog, Confessions of a Paper Hoarder and give me a shout!

Challenge #18~Spooky Scary and Winner and Redraw

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Good morning everyone! I'm sitting here having some coffee trying to pull myself together for the day. I must say though, it's a beautiful fall day here in NC. Sunny, cool but not cold, and very scenic!

Bare with me today because this post is going to be a bit longer since I am doing a redraw also from another challenge!

Getting started.....

CHALLENGE #17 Winner and Top 3

Top 3

Hazel's Handmade Crafts

Free 4 Ever

Gilby's Corner

Congrats ladies...your cards were amazing!! Very inspiring!

WINNER

Just Coffee please....& stamps & ribbons & paper

Congrats Jennifer...shoot me an email with your choice of 3 images you'd like from the store....april_lower@yahoo.com

CHALLENGE #16 REDRAW

Claire's Crafty Creations

Congrats....shoot me an email with your choice of 3 images you'd like from the store!!! april_lower@yahoo.com

Okay....now we can get to the NEW challenge!!!

CHALLENGE #18

SPOOKY SCARY HALLOWEEN

It's Halloween time again so let's see those spooky and or scary projects!

Okay....as spooky and scary as you can get because as you'll see from the DT work...some have gone above and beyond in the scary department and others like their's a little more on the.....cute scary side...lol!!! Let's take a look!

Lawren

is using our lovely PJL The Witch and what fab coloring! She didn't think this was spooky enough but I think that the drippy goo border punch seals the deal!!!

Stacie

is using Medusa who has been very popular for this challenge but she does look a bit on the scary side! I just love the sentiment and how she made it pop! Ohhhh and I just noticed the spider webs at the bottom...NICE!

Sue

used the very popular line of images witches laundry line...love the great halloween colors and the tag in the corner.

Arielle

with Medusa looking ever so scary! Love that DP and how she cut Medusa out with a cut die cut.

Aletha

using the ever so popular Medusa made her look sooooo scary. I mean look at that creepy paper and crow not to mention she kind of looks like she's on fire....look at those pieces behind the image....it looks like flames to me...I don't know what she used behind this image (maybe she'll tell us on her blog) but wow

Sandy

used PJL as well for this challenge and she's looking not so scary but kinda hot!!! That's okay though!!! Sandy said the sentiment is handwritten on a scratch card she found in a dollar bin...isn't that awesome?! I wish I had nice handwriting like that! Totally creative!

Sandy also did this great coffin card for us using Medusa...FAB isn't it??!!!

Elizabeth

is using Halloween vampire and I think he's looking a little scary...I love the bats and that spider web....super scary!!

Ali

is using cynthia fairy's halloween tea social and man do I love this easel card. It's not your typical easel card and I NEED to make one of these!!! And look at that sentiment...see...I told you some of the DT is going with a slightly cute scary theme!!! This card is just fantastic!

Miranda:

Well....she is using Medusa and has turned her in to the HOTTEST SCARIEST Medusa I have ever seen! Dang this girl goes above and beyond with every challenge she is given! Her sentiment is stone because Medusa turned people to stone when you looked into her eyes. She made the sentiment out of metal foil. She MADE that fantastic background out of inks, masks, and some glimmermist....you go girl!!!

Melissa

is using Crowded Mash and those are the cutest...I mean scariest feet I've ever seen ;-) Love the embossed background and that bit of sparkle on the boots!!

Julia

used a few different images for her project...she made some cute halloween decoratons using halloween vampire, halloween monster and Frankenstien. Sorry it's turned...I can't seem to fix it but you can see underneath this close ups and they are the right way!!

I just love to see things other than cards...not that I don't love cards but it's great to have some variety of projects to inspire all of you out there!

Julia also made us a great easel card...I must apologize for some reason blogger is turning some of the images and I don't know how to turn them the right side....they are the right side everywhere but when they load into blogger....sooooo frustrating...I'm sorry Juliea!!!

But you all can see the card okay right?! Turn your heads to the side or turn the computer screen...lol...I love the sparkly paper and that pretty flower. This card is really great and I'm bummed it's sideways. If you know how to turn images right side up when the photo is loaded on here let me know!!!

Audrey

is using halloween journal and made it into a fab circle shape with this great star border around it. And that bat...wow!!!

Kelly

is also using witches laundry line and she was trying to go with a scary card and added that adorable....HORRID spider in the corner ;-) I mean...he does have fangs...that makes him scary. She was afraid that adding the spider took away from the card but I like it!!!

Okay.....that's it for today! I hope that the girls have inspired you to find that spooky scary within yourselves to create some projects for this challenge! Can't wait to see them!!

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Do you love TSB images? Well then you need to run over to Do You Stack Up and enter their challenge this week being spoonsored by The Stamping Boutique. The challenge is all about "trees" so the possibilities are endless. Ali has created this festive Chritsmas card using

"PJL Decorating The Tree" and you can pick her up here. Check out her blog Aqualeiga's Escape for more details on her project!

TSB is also sponsoring the "pumpkin patch" challenge at 2 Sisters Challenge blog and you have 4 days left to get your creations enters for your chance to win the fabulous prize! I have created this card using "Autumn Frog", doesn't he look like he picked the prize pumpkin all perched up there on top of it! You can see more details on my card on my blog Christy's Zaney Creations.

Now Melissa and Ali (Dragonlady) have turned their prize pumpkins into delicious pumpkin pies, can't you just smell them!!! Wanna see more details on Melissa's yummy creation (above) using "pumpkin pie image"? Well head over to her blog, Smudges in Time. Stop by Ali's blog, Crafty Dragons to check out all ingredients she used in her recipe for her card (below).

It's "Freebie for our Fabulous Follower's" Day!!!!!!

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Holly Berry!!!

I think everyone is busy making those Christmas cards now. I hope this gives you a little bit of

extra inspiration. Have a wonderful day bloggy friends! :D

Tracey

(remember-if you've missed it, become a follower and don't miss another one)

Here's a game to win a 4 piece grab bag of Ippity/Unity stamps!!!!

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All the deets are here
Have fun!!!!!!!

You can win a free exclusive digi image!

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I'm going to be designing an exclusive image for the "Get Hippity With Ippity" website. To win all you need to do is put this cute button with the link back to the store here on your blog and you're in! Sooooooo easy! and it's never ending. Once you're entered, you're entered for as long as the button is on your blog. So what are you waiting for ???? Post those buttons! :d :d :D

I'm an Ippity designer!!!

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I design Ippity kits, now I'm also on an Ippity design team! My friend, Aletha Williams http://hippitywithippity.blogspot.com/ asked me to join her team and I thought, "why not?" It'll be a challenge for me because I really have no confindence in my cards, but I'll give it my best shot. I designed a blog button for the team and website. Grab it up and post it on your blog if you'd like. I put the link back site up earlier in this post.

I love being on a team! LOL! I can't wait to get started!
Thanks so much for stopping by...
Tracey

Check out the TSB projects from The Crazy Challenge team!

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Don't forget to enter your projects at the Halloween challenge this week over at The Crazy Challenge being sponsored by The Stamping Boutique. Check out these awesome projects from The Crazy Challenge team!

Pam using Candy Corn Banner

Goldie using Candy Corn Banner

Dominique using A Crowded Mash & Candy Corn Banner

Lyndi using Candy Corn Banner & Frankie

Rebecca using Frankie

Kelly using A Crowded Mash & Candy Corn Banner

Guest Designer Renee using Frankie

Bubble Fairy!

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I found this sketch this morning in one of the many stacks of papers in my art room. I had completely forgotten about it. I inked it up and put it in the store. I hope you all like her. :D
Tracey

My new Ippity by Unity release... Pain and Pride!

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I have a new Ippity set that going to be released Nov. 5th. It's called "Pain and Pride"

He can be pre-ordered here
Thanks for looking everyone! :D
Have a super day!!

"One Buck Wednesday" is here!!!!

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This week's "One Buck Wednesday" deal is...
Christmas/Winter! The sale is for today only!
All Christmas/Winter images are only one buck!

Come Join Us at The Crazy Challlenge

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Halloween is just around the corner, so while you are creating all those fun treats/cards why not head over and enter them in the challenge we are sponsoring this week at The Crazy Challenge. Need a little inspiration? Check out these wonderful projects from Arielle using PJL Witch (left), Dragonlady Ali using Haunted Birdhouse (center), and Lawren using Vampire.

Oh and all Halloween and Fall images are 35% off until October 31st, so stock up at the store here!!!

Don't forget The Crazy Challenge is also having a month long Christmas Challenge also and TSB is sponsoring that as well so that is 2x chances to win FREE images from the boutique! Sandy has created this wonderful card using non-traditional Christmas colors and PJL Kissing Her Presents.

It's "Freebie for our Fabulous Follower's" Day!!!!!!

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A Partridge in a Pear Tree!

Good morning,

It's my first day home from vacation and I'm so glad to be home. I had a wonderful time, but it's always good to come home. It's a bit colder here in Indiana, but at the sun is shining.
You'll have to grab this one fast, it's not even in the store yet.
Have a beautiful Monday everyone!
Tracey
(this will be gone after 24 hours-become a friend and don't miss another one)

SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ALL HALLOWEEN/FALL IMAGES ARE 35% OFF UNTIL OCTOBER 31!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!