Challenge #43: Paper Piecing

Hello and Good Morning to All!

OK, so you're not big fans of "Texting Terminology", huh?

We only had three ladies enter last weeks' challenge!

Since the winner usually gets THREE images from The Stamping Boutique,

I think we'll just make everyone happy today!

Deanne, Alice and Kim!

Congrats! You are all winners!!

Contact me (Stacie) at hestiashelper@gmail.com 

with your choice of ANY image

from The Stamping Boutique Store!

And feel free to post your "I Won" badge at your blogs!

Each month, over at our Crafting Community: The Crafter's Cafe, 

we host a Kid's Challenge

Now that school is out for summer, 

lots of crafty moms are looking for things to do with the kiddos!

Our Kid's Challenge is FUN and each month,

we post a tutorial to teach the Junior Crafters a new technique.

The tutorial is created by one of our own Kid's Design Team members!!

This month, their technique is

  PAPER PIECING!!

We challenged our TSB Design Team to create paper-pieced projects

to help support our Kid Crafters!

Since it's July, we added in a "Red White and Blue" color option 

for the challenge too!

We provided the "Star" image from The Stamping Boutique

to our team for this challenge.

If you would like "The Star", just email me (Stacie)

at hestiashelper@gmail.com to request it.

My only request is that if you ask for the image

you MUST use it to enter this challenge!

As always, our TSB Designers managed to create the most wonderful

PAPER PIECED projects to inspire you!

Debbie HAD to bling it up just a bit!
I love how she embossed the red stripes in her Star!

Judy (CraftyGirl) made THE most adorable bookmark!
What a perfect sentiment for this super-Star!
She claims this is the FIRST time she's ever tried
PAPER PIECING! Look out, it's addictive!

Julia can't seem to help herself!
She's the PAPER PIECING QUEEN with THREE different cards this week!
She used Be Inspiring, Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts and Swirl Tree

Miranda! Seriously??
She even paper pieced the tiny little dots around the coffee cup!!
If you've seen Lollipop Square in the TSB Shop,
you'd know that there are many, many tiny, tiny parts
and she pieced them ALL!!
And what a FANTASTIC red, white and blue background!

So, there you go!!

We KNOW you feel inspired to give it a try, right?

And if you've never tried PAPER PIECING,

the tutorial at The Crafter's Cafe

was made by our very own Abby Miller 

and she will show you the way!

Random freebie!!!! Get it while it lasts!!

Challenge #42: Texting Terminology

Hi Everybody and welcome to a new week of TSB inspiration!

Last weeks' mini cards were fantastic... 

we didn't have a lot of entries, but just LOVED the ones that were posted!!

It is so wonderful to visit your blogs and get to know you all just a little bit better!

This week, I would like to declare the winner: 

Lana's Layouts!

Lana, go ahead and grab our Winner's Badge to paste on your blog
and email me (Stacie) at hestiashelper@gmail.com
with your choice of ANY THREE images from
The Stamping Boutique Store!

Lana has a new blog and very few followers, and when she posted her entry, 

she said she entered our challenge because she was "intrigued"... 

well, thank you for taking the time to create a project just for us, Lana! 

Your minis turned out fantastic and we hope you'll join us again!

please go check out Lana's new blog and show her some TSB love
for sharing her creativity with us this week!

This week, our new challenge theme is:

TEXTING TERMINOLOGY!

Using somewhere on your creation an abrevation or two (or as many as you want)from our new, modern library of Texting Vocabulary!

 If you spend any time "texting" on your phone or mobile device, you know what we mean... those little 3-or-4-letter "words" that are recognized by all as a unique language...

 Here are some examples:

• lol (laughing out lout)
• bff (best friend forevery)
• ttyl (talk to you later) 
• brb (be right back)
• imu (I miss you)

Whatever you come up with....
and you can use it anywhere you want on your creation and in any fashion.... 
have fun with it!!!

Our TSB Designers sure had fun this week!

Debbie would like to wish you a
Happy Birthday with a little help
from Jade!
I'm loving the little fabric flowers
that perfectly match the papers!

Elizabeth made a card for her daughter's
Best Friend Forever!
The Fairy Princess Laundry Line is perfect here!
And look at the blingy flowers!
So happy and cheerful!

CraftyGirl Judy used the Emo Quote image
and created her background using "IMU".
Considering she doesn't even own a cell phone,
I think she nailed it!
LOVE the pink and black color scheme!!

Julia is also feeling the "IMU" blues.
And her pink and blue phone looks great
with this paper!

I know that LOL is "Laughing Out Loud",
but is there any such thing as Smiling Out Loud?
Because Miranda's card literally brought a smile
to my face the first time I saw it!
I just LOVE how she hid the little Rag Doll
in the LOL Letters!

Sandy is "Just Hanging Out" with
AJ Playing on the Swings.
I counted SIX different papers on her card
and all those buttons are so adorable...
cute, cute, cute!!!

We can't wait to see your

TEXTING TERMINOLOGY!!

This one should be fun.....

Challenge #41: Mini Cards

Wow, do I have a treat to share with you today!!

Our new challenge theme is:

Mini Cards

When I first read that, I groaned a little and thought, 

"What in the world is April thinking? That's going to be impossible!!"

Boy was I wrong!

Just WAIT til you see what our Stamping Boutique Designers were able to do

with this simple LITTLE concept!!!!

But before that, we have to announce the winner of our "Man Card" challenge from last week!

Once again, all the entries were terrific!

Ya'll make is SO HARD to choose just one winner!!

But this one card stood out above the rest for one very simple reason:

she used one of our images from The Stamping Boutique!!

Congratulations, Marianne!!

And thank you for showcasing "Marilyn Monroe Quote" from TSB!!

Please grab our Winner's Badge for your blog!

Contact me at hestiashelper@gmail.com

with your choice of THREE images from TSB!!

And now, the moment you've been waiting for!

Like I mentioned, the new challenge theme is 

MINI CARDS!

We want to see the little ones!

Great for quick notes or gift tags...

Minis are actually fun to make in sets...

The more the merrier!

Here is a FINE selection of mini cards

from our talented TSB Team

for your inspiration:

Debbie used Poppies for these adorable little note cards.
I just adore the tiny bows and faux stiches!
Such fantastic attention to detail!!

Judy is getting a head start on her Christmas Gift Card Holders
with her Peek a Boo Penguin

Elizabeth is off an running, prepping for simple
Christmas tags or notecards  with Holly Berry and Bring It On!
Way to get ahead, girls!!

Julia's little cards are only 3.5" high... what fantastic detail!!
Fairy and Butterfly never looked so good!

Lawren jumped in to join us for this one and use ALL scraps!
What a great way to use 'em up, Lawren!
Pocket Patootie Sunshine and Balloons
are available at the TSB  shop!

Miranda took it over the top: AGAIN!
Champaign Fashionista looks so tiny and elegant.
Who wouldn't LOVE to get one of the these minis?!?

Sandy! Oh, Sandy!! I LOVE this!!
Can you believe this card is only 3" x 3" and
those little color chips are only 3/4"!?!
The Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat
looks AWESOME and I can't believe this TINY scale!!

So there you have it!!

The Stamping Boutique Design Team at their best!

We sure do hope you'll feel inspired to get "Mini" with It!!

Like they say on the new "Craft Wars" show:

Your time starts.... NOW!!

Challenge #40: Cards for Our Men

Happy Independence Day

to all our Friends and Followers in the USA!

We're a little late getting started this week, but we're getting there! (-:

Thank you to all the beautiful entries in our BINGO challenge last week!

Our WINNER is: Lena Katrine with this fantastic card:

We just LOVE all the details and the little hand saw charm!!

Congratulations, Lena!

Please choose your THREE favorite images from The Stamping Boutique 

and email Stacie with your choices to claim your prize!!

And be sure to grab our Winner's Badge to post at your blog!

And our Top 3 from the BINGO challenge:

My Crafty Arena

The Navy Wife

Frea

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Make sure to grab our Top 3 Badge for your blogs!! 

Now, on to this week's new challenge!

Somehow, we got a little behind schedule and we were planning

to host a challenge for Father's Day.

We know Father's Day has come and gone,

but we wanted to show you the cards our fabulous team

created for that challenge!

So we make a minor adjustment and came up with

our new challenge theme:

Cards for Dad's and Other Important Men!

We'd LOVE to see any cards you make for

the special GUYS in your life!!

Here are the samples created by the TSB Team!

Miranda
Image: Dramatic Tree

Audrey
image: Audrey with Hearts in Her Apron

Debbie
Image: Popcorn

Elizabeth
image: AJ the Race Car Driver

Judy
image: Gumball Machine

Julia
image: Pocket Patootie Frog

Sandy
image: Trenton

Sandy
image: Pocket Patootie Monkey

Stacie
image: AJ the Race Car Driver

As you can see, we all love our Daddy's!!

Show us your Dad's Cards for a chance to WIN

THREE images from The Stamping Boutique!!

Challenge #39~ B-I-N-G-O !

Good morning, all our friends and followers!


We know you've been patiently waiting for our new challenge and we won't keep you in suspense any longer.


Not only are we starting a new challenge today, but the TSB DT gals have some SPECTACULAR work to show you!!


First, the winner of our "Doodling" Challenge!
It was nearly impossible to choose our favorite from our fabulous entries!
Our team has chosen Marianne as the winner!

Congratulations, Marianne and thank you for sharing this beautiful "Doodling" masterpiece!

Winner, Challenge #38

Marianne

Image: The Stamping Boutique
Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat

Please email Stacie at: hestiashelper at gmail dot com
with your choice of three images from The Stamping Boutique

And now, the moment you've been waiting for!!

Drum roll, please!

Challenge #39: B-I-N-G-O

It's a fun and simple game for you today.

Using this BINGO card, 

you can win by choosing any three in a row

across, up and down or diagonally

or play the four corners

or really challenge yourself and use the full card!

We can't wait to see who yells out "BINGO"

That reminds me of the old, funny joke:

"How do you make an old lady yell out cuss words?

Be the first one to say "BINGO"..."

ha ha ha... that's our chuckle for today!

And now, for your viewing pleasure, our team has really raised the bar

with these winning creations!!

Debbie

Debbie was the first one on the Team to yell out BINGO
and she has definitely created a winner today!
She used Flowers ~ 3 or more layers ~ and 2 or more DP
and her version of the Birthday Bunny truly is SWEET!
You HAVE to go check out the inside of Debbie's card!!
She made a pop-out cake and the GREATEST sentiment!!
Go see her blog and check it out!!

Miranda

You should certainly feel inspired after seeing
the work Miranda has done
using the Inspire Digital Stamp!
Miranda chose all kinds of BINGO spots, using:
flowers, bling (in the flowers), an image and sentiment, and
she also distressed the edge of the card.
Her color choices are so fantastic!

Julia

Julia has wowwed us again with her version of
The Fairy Curiosity
I just love all the tiny details here and 
the distressed wood background. 
Julia's BINGO is a real winner!

And Julia decided that one TSB Fairy wasn't enough!
She also made a card using Help From a Friend.
Her BINGO elements include:
Image and Sentiment, Faux Stitching and Distressing!
What beautiful colors on that butterfly and fairy's wings!  

Elizabeth

Elizabeth has decided this card is for
her boyfriend's sister's wedding shower.
Try to say that three times fast!
Her Pantry Shelf is a perfect shower card
for their recipe exchange!
And just LOOK at that tiny silver rolling pin 
in the center of the flower...
OMG... how totally CUTE is that!!??!!

Judy

Judy's BINGO is all about the BLING!
What beautiful and soft colors!
She took the Be Inspiring image 
to a whole new level with this one! 
I just love the glitter on the flowers
and the shape of that background mat...
yes, Crafty Girl, you ARE inspiring!!

So, that's it for this week!

Quite a show, right?

This is your guest Hostess, Stacie, signing off!

I hope to see April back with us soon...

Til then... let's get the balls rolling...

Did I hear a "B 7" called out... gotta run, 

my BINGO dauber is waiting...