I'm passably crafty... You rock!!!

Good afternoon everyone,
A TSB designer, Stacie Gorse, had the most brilliant quote on her blog that I just had to pass along to all my crafty blogger friends,
 
"Once upon a time if you wanted to be an artist you had to drag your portfolio to gallery after gallery, agent after agent, hoping someone will like you and give you an audience. That’s not true anymore. The internet has equalized things, you don’t have to be the most popular crafter at your local scrapbooking store. You don’t have to have a large following to start a blog. You don’t have to stay awake until the wee hours of the morning practicing with your markers before your stuff is good enough to show the world. You don’t need someone to give you permission to be an artist because you already are one.  Be you, because you rock. Blog now, share your stuff now, just because you can."
-Colleen Chapman
 Copic Marker Scrapbooking
Isn't this awesome? Colleen  owns an amazing store (link above) with everything Copic.
If you love this quote, pass it along. Just make sure Colleen gets her credit. :)
Now, start creating!
Tracey

SNR Card Universe Digi Day

Check out these fantastic projects made for SNR Digi Day this past Saturday!

Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain

Paper Playtime Challenge Blog has invited us to sponsor them once again and the challenge this week is  
"Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain."  The challenge details are you can use any type of water (rain, snow, frost, ice, sleet, waves, dew, river, pool, sea, puddles, bubbles, etc.) and there are lots of images at The Stamping Boutique Store that will work for this challenge.  Make sure to upload you cards their website for a chance to win FREE images from TSB!

  


This first card is from Collette and she used the image Audrey in the Rain, isn't her coloring fantastic and such a pretty card- I know I would be happy to receive this beauty!

This next card is from Aletha and definitely has the WOW factor! She has used the image Swan Song and again this image just "POPS" with here magnificent coloring.  You can see more of her work on her blog: AJs Designs.

Natalie and Kendra.

Good afternoon everyone,
I named these 2 images after my friend Melissa's girls. I hope I did them justice and she likes them.
I'm "almost" in the mood for those Christmas cards. It's finally cooling off in Indiana. Time to get started.
Have a wonderful week!!!
Tracey

Digi Day at SNR Card Universe tomorrow!

What is the best time of year? Fall!

Come and join The Stamping Boutique as we celebrate Fall/ Halloween. So
much to do and see. We have a special this month. Buy Frankie for $1 (yes we said $1, what a steal) and bring your done project with you to Digi day and get an exclusive
image-Only to Digi day goers. Frankie is in the Halloween section of the
store. Game, chatting, prizes and food (lol) can be your fun on this
Saturday September 25th 7-9 pm CST. Hope to see you all.

SNR Card Universe-The Stamping Boutique

Lovely cards from Genevieve

Genevieve has been busy this week and had created these two beautiful cards, check out more of her amazing work and the details on her cards on her blog here.

Scrap It With a Song Sponsor

We got a last minute sponsorship request and were glad to step in an help out with the challenge over at Scrap It With a Song.  This is a fun challenge site that gets your MOJO moving with inspiration from a song each week, for our challenge the theme song was  is called, "Little Wonders" by  Rob Thomas.  Both of these beautiful cards come from Collette using the images Baby Fairy and Butterfly Baby.

2 Sisters Challenge Blog Sponsor

We were proud to sponsor the challenge over at  2 Sisters Challenge Blog  and the theme was Christmas, check out these wonderful cards from our Guest Designer Amelia and TSB Designer Collette.

Amelia used the Snowfriends image to create her card, you can see more of her amazing work on her blog Stamped for the Occasion.

Collette used one of the newest images for 2010 called Santa and Audrey on her wonderful card.  You can see more of Collette's fabulous projects on her blog Heaven Sent For You.

PCP Digi Day Challenges

Here are the challenges from Digi Day today, you have until Wednesday night 12 midnight EST to upload your project to the appropriate thread! Come join the fun!

Challenge 1

>Challenge 2

Challenge 3

The Stamping Boutique Digi Day on PCP!

We at The Stamping Boutique have decided to try something new PCP with you all...how does a digital image day sound to you? This will be our very first time doing this with PCP and are super excited, so excited that Tracey has been working hard to put together an awesome winter image release just in time for our first digi day with you all.

Think back to when you were little...what was your favorite game? I"m not talking about computer games or video games...I'm talking about good old fashion family night fun board kind of game. I ask this question because not only because this is the theme for our very first digi image day but also because the theme for the image release is Candy Land Winter. I know I have you interested now....you can't even imagine what fabulous images she has come up with so you will have to join us to see for yourself. Some lucky winner will actually win the entire release so be sure to take a look at the details below and mark your calanders. Here are the details:

The Stamping Boutique Digi Image Day
Theme: Game Night (Candy Land Winter)
Where: on PCP at The Stamping Boutique group page
When: September 18th, Saturday
Time: 2PM to 4PM
What to Bring: your crafting supplies
What will be supplied: free new release images, lots of great chatter and prizes
How to join in the fun: become a memeber of The Stamping Boutique here on PCP (and the main blog too if you want) and on the day of the digi image day I will have a discussion set up just for us to chat and get the challenges so when your there just stop by and say hello so I know your ready to play!

I am super excited about this and I hope that you all will join us for the fun. I can guarentee you are going to LOVE this new set of images from Tracey. We will be doing 3 challenges and playing 1 game...so you have 4 chances to win some awesome prizes from The Stamping Boutique.

Santa's coming!!!

It's a little way's off yet, but not that far!!
I'm starting on my cards and I know most of you have already started so I feel behind already. I still have several images in the works so I'll be posting more in the next few days. Busy, busy. Aren't we all? Have a wonderful week everyone!
Tracey

Creations by Amelia- GDT

Amelia has been hard at work and has created to more adorable cards to share with you all. The first is using the AJ the Race Car Driver, don't you just love those vibrant colors and the buttons are a great touch. Perfect for all those cute little boys in your lives! For her second card she used the Baby Fairy image, what an angelic image! I love how she has added the pretty embossed butteflies and bling, the sentiment is just perfect!

City Crafter Challenge Sponsor

The Stamping Boutique is honored to be sponsoring the challenge this week at the City Crafter Challenge Blog. The theme this week is to: create a card/project that includes the image of a tree/trees or a book/books. You could also make a bookmark, a book cover, a notebook, coffee table brag book etc. Stacie has come up with this wonderful card using Audrey sitting and you can see all the details on her blog here.

Marie has also made a wonderful bookmark using the desk image! She has showed why digital images are so versatile as she has added the wonderful text to the image. You can check out more of Marie's fantastic work on her blog here.

Some not so scary Halloween images for our little ones...

I drew some not so scary images for our little ones to make cards for their friends or to just play around with. Us too of course. LOL! Have a wonderful Day!!!!!
Tracey

TSB Remembers 9/11 Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us today on our special blog hop to "Remember 9/11." If you came here from Amanda's blog you are almost finished hopping, if not please head over to Collette's blog to start the hop! I know we all have memories of the events of 9/11 and what/where we were when we heard the news! So we are hopping today to honor those that are fighting the war after the affects of 9/11.

Operation Write Home collects cards made by many of us stampers for the service men and women to send home to their family and friends since there aren't any Hallmark type stores where they're stationed. Operation Write Home has some specific requirements for their cards which can be found on their website. Just click the highlighted link to find out more. (For starters - NO GLITTER ... Stickles are okay since they won't typically rub off. Also - they prefer the standard A2 size cards, but will gladly accept any you wish to donate.) If you have a stash of cards you don't know what to do with, Operation Write Home would love to take them off your hands. They typically ask, however, that you include a blank envelope for every card you send. It's a wonderful way to show the troops some love by allowing them the opportunity to send a card back home. Please take the time to visit Operation Write Home and OWH Stars & Stripes Blog for more info on how you can become involved in sending a little love and support to our troops!

Please make sure to leave a comment today on what you thought of the hop, one random person will win 5 free digi images of their choice from TSB! In honor of the hop today, please grab this free ribbon image to use on your wonderful 9/11 creations.



Blog Hop Order:
Collette
Christy
Debbie
Genevieve
April
Stacie
Lorie
Marie
Jenn R.
Jan
Jenn M.
Amanda

Inspiration from our Design Team

Our design team ladies are just cranking out the projects, here are a few I would like to share with you for inspiration! Make sure you check back tomorrow as we will be doing special 9/11 Blog Hop along Operation Write Home. You won't want to miss it as the DT ladies have made some amazing projects to share with you and there may be some new images (hint, hint)!

Also mark your calendars as we will be doing 2 Digi Days this month- first will be at PCP on 09/18 with a FALL theme and second will be at SNR with a Halloween theme! Come join the fun and show us your TSB projects!


Lorie A. using Haunted Birdhouse

Crystal using Audrey with Cupcake

Genevieve using Serenity

Collette using If the Shoe Fits

Dutch Dare Challenge Sponsor

Come join us this week at Dutch Dare Challenges as we sponsor their bookmark challenge with a Back to school theme. Their team has made some amazing samples for all those kiddos that are headed back to or already in school. Now check out what the Boutique ladies have come up for this challenge, more amazing work from these ladies once again! Remember you can enter your project not only in Dutch Dare challenge but also in our monthly challenge here for a DOUBLE chance at some FREE images from The Stamping Boutique .

Stacie G.

Robyn

Marie

Jenn McGee

Debbie

Crystal

Collette

Sweet'nSassy fund raiser.

Korin Sutherland at Sweet'nSassyStamps has been raising money for the past couple of years for the baby girl of her friend who has leukemia. Her name is Kate Thorton. I just read on the Sweet'n Sassy store front that little Kate passed away on 9-5-10. This just breaks my heart for Kate, Korin, Kate's family and friends. I just can't imagine losing a precious child. Korin is having a fund raiser for Kate's family by selling a little Kate princess digi stamp for $3.00 of which %100 of the proceeds go to Kate's family. I purchased one and if you'd like to, I've provided the link at the top of the page.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Tracey

August Monthly Contest Winners

It's time to announce the winners of the August Monthly Contest!

Once again using Random.org the winner of the 5 images from TSB is # 47: Jen McGee
True Random Number Generator Min:1 Max: 72 Result: 47 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

The winner of the next guest designer spot is #67: Kerstin
True Random Number Generator Min:1 Max:72 Result: 67 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

This month was a competitive, close battle to see who would post the most projects. However the winner of most projects posted with a total of 8 is Stacey Walker!

Congrats to all the winners, please send me an email with your 5 images choices so I can get them over to you! Kerstin- I will also get you details on being our guest designer when you email me.

Don't forget to upload your projects to September's contest here for your chance to win FREE images!

Check out what the TSB designers have been up to!

Our new designers have hit the ground running, these ladies have created some wonderful projects. Check out their blogs for more details on their projects and to check out more of their beautiful work!


Check out Marie's blog here.


Check out Lorie's blog here.


Check out Genevieve's blog here.

Princess Jennifer Latte the Witch!

Happy, happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week.
Have a terrific weekend and happy creating!

Tracey

Aud's Sentiments Challenge

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge at Aud's Sentiments Challenge which is "Best Wishes." What a treat we have for you as we will be featuring some of the 1st projects mad by our new design team (which will be formally introduced in coming days). Check out their wonderful projects and leave them some love!

Debbie K.

Robyn

Collette

Jenn McGee