NEW CHALLENGE...THANKSGIVING....

Hi all! Are you ready to see who won the fabulous free digi's from our last Challenge?

and the winner was.....

#9 ANNIE

                   ANNIE You have won 3 digi images from The Stamping Boutique...please email rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net with your 3 image choices from THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE Store, and the email address you would like them sent to-Please put TSB WINNER in the subject line.
TOP THREE:   #11-RINA
                        #19-AJ
                        # 15-PAT K
Ladies, please contact me at rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net for your badges girls!! GREAT JOB--we loved your cards and we hope you will play along again this week!
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Now, for this week-our new CHALLENGE is THANKSGIVING.... our DT has some super fantastic inspiration for you to get you thinking....all images are available over at THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE STORE...

PAM 

Pam has used this adorable  AJ THE PILGRIM

LIZ

Liz has used this fantastic OWL DIGITAL STAMP

CRAFTY GIRL

Crafty Girl has used  AJ THE PILGRIM

STEF

Stef has used PUMPKIN PIE

RHONDA

I have used AUTUMN FASHION BOOTS

inside says: Happy Thanksgiving

Don't forget to stop by Friday Nov. 16th,  for our PARTY going on right here, on this blog!!

We would love to have you visit our DT on their personal blogs!! Just click on their names...

OUR RULES:

The requirements are quite simple -
   1. Your project must follow the theme.
   2. You can enter a card, scrapbook layout, altered item, etc...
   3. It must be a new creation.
   4. Please connect to the actual blog post where your project is located.
   5. If your card/project is chosen as WINNER and you have used a TSB image....then you win 4 free digi images from TSB, if you have used another image...that is ok-you can still win 3 free digi images from TSB.

6. Top Three winners chosen will get an awesome badge to display proudly.

7. This challenge ends on November 29th.

Inspiration to Share

Thanks for stopping by. Today we want to share some of the fabulous creations from DT member Camille Robinson. One of many exciting features of Camille's projects is that she creates them in digi format and then uses her Silhoutte to cut them out.

For this card Camille used Birthday Fairy.

Another creation by Camille used Princess Jennifer Latte Kissing Presents.

Finally we have a gorgeous tag using Valentine's House

For more inspiring ideas stop by Camille's blog c'est la vie.

You will find all of these images in The Stamping Boutique store!!

TSB Inspiration

We want to show you some of the creations made by our team that uses TSB images to enter other challenge. Since our current challenge is Thanksgiving we figured this might inspire some of you to find a TSB image to use when you enter.

The following creation was done by Deanne Clarke-Saunders. She used AJ the Pilgrim.

Thanks for coming by. We look forward to seeing your creations in our challenge!!

Remember today is the last day to enter the Fall Colors challenge - you have until 11:59 EST.

Some fun Inspiration

We just want to keep everyone inspired on the many ways you can use images from The Stamping Boutique. Today we are sharing a project from Linda Bostedt.

I love her color combo on this card. She used Winter Time Smoochie.

Be sure to check out her other creations on her blog - Stampin Hearts.

Don't forget our current challenge doesn't end until tomorrow so you still have time to enter!!

Thanks for coming by!! We are happy to have you. 

PARTY REMINDER

Hi everyone!! Just popping by to remind you that the party is this Saturday the 16th from 8-10PM EST.  It will be a lot of fun with lots of chances to win free TSB images!! There will be chatting, challenges, and a game or two.  It should be a lot of fun!!

Remember this party will be held here at the blog. We will be setting up a chat page that day and we will party there!!

QUICK OVERVIEW
WHEN - Saturday Nov 16th 8-10PM EST
WHERE- Chat page will be created here on the blog
WHAT - Party with challenges, chatting a few games!!

We certainly hope you will plan on joining us!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Creations by Rhonda Miller

Today we wanted to share some inspiration from one of our DT Members - Rhonda Miller!! She has been working with TSB images for quite some time and has started her Holiday card making. Hopefully these will get you inspired!!

Rhonda's reation is a wonderful Christmas card. Don't know about anyone else but I certainly need to get started on mine!!

Rhonda used the Nativity image for her card.

Here are a few reminders -

Come join us on our Facebook page for inspiration and updates!!

We'd also like to invite you to our Holiday Party here at the blog. I will be setting up a chat page you'll find here on the blog that day.  We will be having some fun challenges and a few games as well. We hope you can make it!
WHEN - NOVEMBER 16th 8-10PM EST

WHERE - A chat page here at the blog

THEME - Holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas

We hope that you will come not only for the fun but to be inspired for the upcoming Holiday season!!

Customer Spotlight - Aussie Annie

We would like to start spotlighting the various creations made by our customers using TSB images. I know I find great inspiration from other's creations!!

Today we are spotlighting Aussie Annie's creation she entered in our #68 Use Fall Colors challenge. She used "She who Paints the Forest" image from the Enchantment line at TSB.

The color combination is gorgeous and the fence is the perfect finishing touch. Thank you Aussie Annie for participating in our current challenge.

Meet Our Final New DT Member

We'd like to welcome Deanne Clarke Saunders as a new member of our DT.

My name is Deanne Clarke-Saunders. My hubby and I live is St. John’s Newfoundland Canada. I’m an elementary teacher but currently not working. I have always enjoyed playing with paper, scissors, glue, and ESPECIALLY crayons and pencil crayons, ever since I’ve been a small child. I just couldn’t stop playing, so I continued by scrapbooking and card-making! I love it!!! My hubby calls me a paper hoarder. He just MAY be right, but I’d never tell him that!!! A man doesn’t need to know he’s right!!! haha!

Deanne created the following project using The Stamping Boutique image - Lattes for Two

You can find more of her inspirational work over at her blog - A Little Bit of Paper. 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Time to meet another DT Member

Today we are excited to introduce Jamie Moore as a member of our DT.

Hello all. I am a third grade teacher and love to craft to unwind from the crazy days I have. I enjoy making all kinds of crafts. I have been crafting in one way or another most of my life. I discovered crafting cards through my sister about five years ago and have been playing with paper since. I have expanded into all kinds of paper and vinyl crafts since. I love looking at blogs and getting inspiration from my fellow crafters. I discovered blogging, deign teams and blog hops and I was hooked! I have been in more hops and on more design teams then I can count. 

Here is one of her wonderful projects using The Stamping Boutique image - Audrey's Presents.

You can find more of Jamie's inspiring work on her blog - Crafty21girl. 

TSB is sponsoring {Pin}spirational

We are excited to be sponsoring {Pin}spirational Challenge blog this week!!

There theme is wedding.  Our DT member Deanne Clarke-Saunders created this wonderful sample for the challenge!!

Be sure to head over to their blog and enter this challenge for a chance to win some TSB images!!

Did somebody say party???

Ummm...yes we did!!!

We just wanted to let everyone know that we are going to be throwing another party! This time we will be holding the party right here at the blog. I will be setting up a separate page for us to chat on that day!! There will be challenges and games to round out the party's chatting. 

WHEN - NOVEMBER 16th 8-10PM EST

WHERE - A chat page here at the blog

THEME - Holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas

We hope that you will come not only for the fun but to be inspired for the upcoming Holiday season!!

Challenge #68...Use Fall Colors...brown, yellow, red, gold, orange (any or all)

Hi all! Are you ready to hear who is the winner from our last challenge? (Bling It)

Well, the lucky number is: #9-DebbieM! You have won 3 digi images from The Stamping Boutique...please email rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net with your 3 image choices from THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE Store, and the email address you would like them sent to-Please put TSB WINNER in the subject line.

Now: on to our Top Three:

1. #25 Annie

2.#22 Rachael

3. #20 Mags

Ladies, please contact me at rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net for your badges girls!! GREAT JOB--we loved your cards and we hope you will play along again this week!

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Are you ready for this weeks challenge? We would love to see you use your FALL COLORS...Brown, Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold...you can use just one color or  incorporate them all into you card/project! Ready for some awesome inspiration from our DT?  

Jeanie

Jeanie has used TSB image: OWL FAMILY DIGITAL STAMP

CRAFTY GIRL

Crafty Girl has used TSB image: AUDREY THE PILGRIM

STEF

Stef has used TSB image: SHE WHO PAINTS THE FOREST

SARA

Sara has used TSB image: DAISY FAIRY DIGITAL STAMP

NICOLE

Nicole has used TSB image: SCARECROW DIGITAL STAMP

LIZ

Liz used TSB image: OWL DIGITAL STAMP

                                                                          PAM

Pam used TSB image: SCARECROW DIGITAL STAMP

RHONDA
I have used TSB image: TURTLE DIGITAL STAMP

We would love to have you visit our DT on their blogs!! Just click on their names...

OUR RULES:

The requirements are quite simple -
   1. Your project must follow the theme.
   2. You can enter a card, scrapbook layout, altered item, etc...
   3. It must be a new creation.
   4. Please connect to the actual blog post where your project is located.
   5. If your card/project is chosen as WINNER and you have used a TSB image....then you win 4 free digi images from TSB, if you have used another image...that is ok-you can still win 3 free digi images from TSB.

6. Top Three winners chosen will get an awesome badge to display proudly.

7. This challenge ends on Nov. 13

Collection Closed

Another New DT Member - Camille Robinson

Today we are proud to introduce Camille as another of our additions to our team!! She is quite talented and we hope find as inspiring as we have.

I'm a happily married and crafty mother to four children, ranging in age from 9-23.  We love to play video games together, eat good food, and travel to Disneyland when we can.  I started scrapbooking ten years ago while pregnant with my third child.  I still scrapbook but now my crafting includes card and tag making, sewing small projects from apparel to home decor, and stamping.  My home is about 50 miles from a craft store, so hybrid projects have become my normal crafting staple because of the ease of access and afffordability.  In the past, I've designed projects for Provo Craft (Cricut), JessicaSprague.com, ACDigitals, and Color Combos Galore Challenge Blog.  Currently, I'm designing hybrid projects for Digital Project Life, Nancie Rowe Janitz Designs, and just recently, The Stamping Boutique.

Here is her fantastic creation - 

You can find more of her fabulous work on her blog c'est la vie

We also want to remind you of our party -

WHERE - TSB Blog (a chat page will be set up the day of the party)

WHEN - Saturday November 16th from 8-10 PM EST

WHAT - Chatting, games and challenges. Be sure to stop by because the challenges will be open until Monday 11/18th!!

Thanks so much for coming by!!

Design Team Introduction - Linda Bostedt

We would like to welcome another new member to our team - Linda Bostedt!!!

Hello fellow crafters,  My name is Linnda Styrna-Bostedt and I am so honored to be part of this awesome and talented group.  I am a Registered Nurse and I have a MBA in Healthcare Administration.  I am currently employed at Northern Illinois University working as the Assistant Director for Health Services.  I am so blessed to be able to work in a career that I love and I can give back to others.

My passion for all types of crafting began when I was a child,  you name it, I tried it.  I became involved in paper crafting about 10 years ago when a new Scrapbook Store opened in out neighborhood.  I had no clue what the store was but my daughter and I ventured into it.  Well needless to say I spent all my grocery money there and my addiction began.  Digi's., Rubber Stamps, Copics, Pencils, papers, embellishments.... I love everything!  Crafting is my down time.  But the greatest gift is when you make a homemade card and you see the smile on the recipient's face.

Talk with you soon.......

Linda

Here's a wonderful creation Linda made using The Stamping Boutique image Winter Time Smoochies

You can find more of her inspiring creations on her blog Stampin Hearts.

Thanks for stopping by!

DT Introductions - Rhonda Miller

We will introducing our new DT members over the next week or so. We are really excited that each lady agreed to be part of our team.

Our first member is Rhonda Miller who also agreed to be our DT Coordinator.  You can find her beautiful creations on her blog Rhonda's Place to Share.

I have been married to my best friend for 14 years and am a SAHM of 4 terrific kids ages 5 to 12.  I have been doing papercrafts for over 20 years and still love it.  I love to try many types of paper crafts, and love to learn new techniques.  I spend much of my crafty time with my kids teaching them how to make the things they like.  My other hobbies include reading, spending time with my hubby and kids, origami, hiking and discovering nature.

I have been on design teams for Michelle Perkett, The Stamping Boutique, AiFactory, Get Hippity with Ippity, Amber Ink, Cupcake Inspiration (GDT), Forever Friends (GDT), The Crafter's Cafe, Inktegrity, Softpencil Studio, Pattie's Creations, JLJ Designs and Deedee's Digis.

As you can see Rhonda has been inspiring fellow crafters for quite a while and in lots of ways!! Here is a fun creation she made using The Stamping Boutique Image - Cynthia on Birthday Cake

I hope you'll be sure to stop by and welcome Rhonda!!

I also wanted to remind everyone that Halloween image sale will be ending at the end of the day Halloween. 

As always, thanks for coming by!!

PARTY TIME IS COMING!!!

We are gearing up for another party here at The Stamping Boutique.  It is going to be filled with challenges, games and of course prizes. 

We have changed the location to a chat page that will be set up here on the blog. We are hoping it is less confusing than the Facebook page was. I know I was lost most of the time!! :-)

Here are the Details

WHERE: TSB BLOG Chat Page

WHEN: Saturday November 16th 8-10PM EST

WHAT: Chatting, Challenges, Games and Prizes

We hope you'll be able to join us!!

New Design Team Announcement!!

First let me thank all of you who applied. This was my first ever DT call and boy was it hard to choose!! Each of you who sent an application has so much talent and creativity! I am grateful to each of you who took the time to apply!

On with the show - our new Design Team Members are -
     Rhonda Miller - DT Coordinator - Rhonda's Place to Share
     Deanne Clark - Saunders - A Little Bit O'Paper
     Camille Robinson - c'est la vie
     Jamie Moore - Crafty Girl 21
     Linda Bostedt - Stampin Hearts
     Pam Phelps - All Jazzed to Create

We are so excited to have each of these talented and inspiring women on our team!! Over the next week or so we will be introducing each of the gals!!

Please stop by and congratulate each of these gals.

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE IS FEATURED IN CARDMAKING MAGAZINE

We are super excited to share with all of our Stamping Boutique fans and customers that we are featured in the latest edition of Cardmaking Magazine.

It is a UK based magazine and is already available there. Some of our US team members have started looking for it and haven't found it yet. We do know that it is sold at Barnes and Nobles and Books A Million! I know I can't wait to get my hands on a copy to see all the beautiful creations our DT members made using Tracey's fabulous Christmas images!!

REMINDER...you still have time to enter our "BLING IT" Challenge...

Hi all!! Just a quick note to remind you all that you still have time to enter our "Bling It" challenge! And of course with that comes a little inspiration too!

LIZ

Liz used The Stamping Boutique image: Princess Jennifer Latte Decorating the Tree.

So, what are you waiting for, come on and join us....HERE.

Good luck everyone!!

NEW TSB CHALLENGE #67---Bling it!

Hello! Welcome to another CHALLENGE brought to you by THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE!!
First would you like to say Thank You to all of you who participated in our last challenge, which was HALLOWEEN!
Now, would you like to know the WINNER and TOP THREE choices from the last Challenge?

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER is MIRE and MIRE has won 3 free images!! 
CONGRATS MIRE... please email rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net with your 3 image choices from THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE Store, and the email address you would like them sent to-Please put TSB WINNER in the subject line.
Now for our top Three...

1. NAJDA

2. ANNIE

3. MARIANNE

Please contact me at rhondazmikly@sbcglobal.net for your badges girls!! GREAT JOB--we loved your cards and we hope you will play along again this week!
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For this weeks challenge we would love to see your card/project all BLINGED UP !!
We love BLING, so bring it on!! Here is some inspiration for you from our Wonderful DT!!

CRAFTY GIRL

Crafty Girl has used: SWEET ANGEL

STEF

Stef has used:  BIRTHDAY SET

SARA

Sara has used: THE FAIRIES FROLIC

NICOLE

Nicole has used: CAROUSEL

                                                                          PAM

Pam used AUTUMN FROG

RHONDA
I have used: RIBBON AND ROSE

We would love to have you visit our DT on their blogs!! Just click on their names...

OUR RULES:

The requirements are quite simple -
   1. Your project must follow the theme.
   2. You can enter a card, scrapbook layout, altered item, etc...
   3. It must be a new creation.
   4. Please connect to the actual blog post where your project is located.
   5. You may use any image to win but you must use a TSB image to be a Top 3 choice.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There is a lot going on here at The Stamping Boutique so we thought we would share a few reminders and updates!!!

First our winner from the World Card Day comments is Valerie! Please contact Melissa Czapor at melissac1966@gmail.com with your choice of free image!! 

Second - WE HAVE A SALE ON ALL HALLOWEEN IMAGES in the store!!! Be sure to head over there and check it out!!!!

Third - We are having a DESIGN TEAM call!!! You will find the information here. Remember no experience necessary!!!

Fourth - Our Halloween challenge is still happening and you can check it out here.

FINALLY - We are planning another PARTY for November 2nd from 8-10PM EST. We will have challenges, games and lots of fun. In light of the difficulties we had on our Facebook group, we will be having it on our blog. There will be a chat window which should make it much easier!! :-)

Think that's it for now. We are inviting and hoping you will join us on all the fun events we have going on here at The Stamping Boutique.

IT"S A SALE!!!!!

What's better than a good sale? 

Nothing!! :-)

Wanted to let everyone know that we just started a sale over at the store!!!  You can get a good deal on lots of Halloween images. They will be great to use for our current challenge or even for making cards and gifts for your favorite ghouls and goblins. Be sure to head over there and pick up some of your favorite Halloween images!!

A FEW REMINDERS -

• Our current challenge is using the Halloween Theme. Check out the details here!!!!

• We have a Design Team Call going on right now. We would love to see your creations. The details are here!!

Some more INSPIRATION....for our HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE

Hi all!
Happy Sunday to you!
We wanted to share some "middle of the challenge" inspiration with you today. Our Challenge #66 is Halloween, and you can enter your card/project HERE (you have until the 13th). Someone will have the chance to win 3 or 4 digi images from THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE!

And we would like to remind you also, that we have a DT call going HERE.
Now for the inspiration, first up we have:

LIZ

Liz used: Smoochie Halloween Kit

Next we have MELISSA

Melissa has used: Princess Jennifer Latte

Nicole

Nicole has used: Halloween Journal 

and finally we have JEANIE

Jeanie has used: The Owls Silly Costume

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great week!

Rhonda

Welcome to the World Card Making Day Celebration

You will be able to find the entire list of participating blogs here!

We are excited to be participating in this years World Card Making Day event!!! There are so many beautiful cards to provide inspiration on the participating blogs.

As a way to say thanks for stopping by our blog, we will be choosing one random winner from the comments left below to receive a free image of your choice from The Stamping Boutique. To be entered in the drawing, your comment must be completed by Monday October 7th at 11:59 PM EST.

Now on to the fabulous creations provided by our TSB Design Team members.

Crafty Girl

Jeanie Dickson 

A little note - this card was created completely digitally!

Jen Scull

Liz Walker

Rhonda Zmikly

Sara Mareno

Melissa Czapor

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you enjoy all the wonderful cards being shared today on the hop!! 

DESIGN TEAM CALL!!!

Design Team Call

 We are looking for fun and enthusiastic team members who enjoy working with others. We are creating two teams one for our TSB Challenge Blog and another to enter various Challenge Blogs .

Basic Requirements for both teams

• Have an active blog 
• No experience required
• Ability to work with digi stamps 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Participate in occasional blog hops and on line parties 

TSB Challenge Blog Team Expectations

• 3 projects per month
• One project for each challenge (which are held on the 1st and 15th of each month) 
• One project for social media outlets – Facebook, Pinterest, etc… 
• Commenting on entries to the TSB Challenge Blog
• Helping choose the Challenge Winners and Top 3 on the TSB Challenge Blog

Other Challenge Blogs Team Expectations

• 3 projects per month 
• One for 2 different challenges of your choosing • one for social media outlets – Facebook, Pinterest, etc…. 
• Commenting on TSB Challenge Blog entries
• Helping choose the Challenge Winners and Top 3 on the TSB Challenge Blog

As a member of the team, you will receive 

• 4 free TSB digi images of your choice per month
• Further build your presence in blog land 
• Badge for your blog 
• Working with a supportive and fun team 

TO APPLY: Please send an email to Melissa Czapor – melissac1966@gmail.com with DT Call in the Subject

• If you would prefer one team over the other please be sure to state which team you would like to be on.

Include

• pictures of your favorite 2 projects  
• a link to your blog
• a little bit about yourself 
• a short explanation of why you'd like to join the team

The call will be open until Friday October 18, 2013

We look forward to your entries!!