How about a little eye candy from our DT?

 

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!

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

One Buck Wednesday!

This week's one buck deal is:

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

And the Winners are.......

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!!!!

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!!!

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

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!!!

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!!!!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!!!!

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...

Smoochies, Smoochies, Everywhere I see Smoochies!

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"

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!!!

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

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!!!!

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!

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

have a wonderful Sunday, bloggy friends!
Tracey

Addicted to Smoochie...

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

Have a wonderful evening everyone!!!!
Tracey

Smoochie!

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!!!

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!