Critter Sketch Sponsor #48

Are you ready for another fun challenge this week? This is week #3 of our month long sponsorship of the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog. This week they threw us a twist and instead of doing a sketch we are doing a color+ embellishment challenge. Remember up for grabs are FREE images from TSB, so make sure to enter and while you are at it join our monthly contest for a 2nd chance to win!  Details can be found here.

Do you Believe?  Well I believe that I would love to receive this gorgeous tag created by our new designer Dardi.  She has used the image called Twirling Fairy. Hasn't she done a magnificent job coloring this cutie and what a fantastic color combo, so striking!

Next up we have our newest designer joining the team, Michelle Single and this is her 1st project for TSB.  She is working with the BRAND new image, Once Upon A Time.  I love that big beautiful bow and how she has framed the image using that fun shape. 

Check out more of Michelle's work on her blog here and look for her formal introduction soon!

Calling all Junior Krafters, check out this challenge!

That's right today's challenge that we are sponsoring is all about those lil' krafters in your lives.  The ones that are always playing in your supplies and wanting to color or create a masterpiece just like mom & dad.

Head on over to Kona Kid Krafters and show off those projects, krafters must be between 2-17 to enter the challenge and up for grabs are 3 digis from TSB.

Aletha has created this pretty, purplicious card using Mom Dragon and Baby (which you can purchase in digital of reb rubber).  The challenge was "Anything Goes with twist to use things with wings. So many wonderful elements on this card make this a true work of art!

 

 Next I wanted to share a couple of projects from the wonderful design team over at Kona Kid Krafters.

First up Maddie has created this "Dino-Mite card also using Mom Dragon and Baby. Don't you love the added glitz she added to the mommy dragon's wings?  I think her mommy will love this card!

She has also created this pretty box below using Serenity, hasn't she done a wonderful job?  Check out all the details of her project on her blog here.

Are you ready to rock?  Check out the wonderful cards created by Marjo, too cute!  For her first card, she worked with the KK and I love the design in that pretty pink paper.  KK looks like she is ready for her fave concert!

KK is not the only one ready to rock though, check out Max getting the party started!The musical embossing make the perfect touch to this outstanding card!  Check out all the details on her blog here.

Dutch Dare #95 Challenge Sponsor

 The designers here at TSB are super busy with the new year as we are sponsoring lots of challenges in 2011!  I think we have over 80+ challenges scheduled already and they keep coming in , just think of all those opportunities for you to possibly win FREE images from TSB for just playing along!

Dutch Dare Card Challenges has invited us to sponsor the challenge this week, the theme is "Stitching- real or faux." Check out this wonderful card made by Jenn McGee using Patch. These vibrant colors make me think of Spring and warmer, sunny days! The layout, embossing, and stitching as
perfect touches!  Please head over to leave Jenn
                                                                                    some love on her blog here.

Collette has combined 2 images to create her card today.  First up is this lovely lil' lady called Audrey with ladybugs and she has combined her with Wishing Well image.  Collette has added glossy accents to the stones also, so creative!

Check out the rest of details on this card and many others on her blog here.

Don't you love the warm, rich colors on this card?  Dorcas from the Dutch Dare team has created this gorgeous card using Butterfly Baby. I love how she has printed image on Kraft paper and then colored image!

Pattie from the Dutch Dare team has used Patch on her adorable birthday card, now wouldn't you be happy to see this arrive in your mailbox? He looks so cuddly and ready to lend a helping hand if needed!
 

This "Sew Sweet" card is courtesy of Celine of the
Dutch Dare team.   More of those yummy bright colors make this lil' Patch so loveable!

Lovely is only one of the words to describe this card created by Kelly of the Ditch Dare team.  She has used the image Fairies Frolic with these wonderful pastel colors and created a magnificent window in her card. 

Make sure to check out Dutch Dare Card Challenges to see all the wonderful creations from their team and to enter your card in the challenge!

Charisma Cardz Sponsor

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far, here in Kansas City, MO we were blasted with snow! Yes we got between 5-8 inches, so the kids have had 3 snow days but are back in today! With the frigid temperatures in the low teens, I hunkered down inside and was able to get a little crafting done this week.

Today I would like to share a card with you that I made for the challenge over at Charisma Cardz
which is "Good Luck."  I pulled out this super sweet image called AJ with a sign.  I added the sentiment to the sign using rub-ons from my stash.

Check out more of my work on my blog
here.
  

Collette has made this beautiful card that makes me long for Spring and warmer sunny days!  She has worked with the image Horseshoe and has paired it with the perfect sentiment. Collette has shown us this image's versatility, most would think this would only work for St. Patty's Day but this is a perfect example of how it can be used for other occasions.

Check out all the details about this card as well as more of her work on her blog here.




Joanne, from the Charisma team made this super cute card using AJ with a sign also. I love the sentiment she added to the sign, not to mention the fun colors she chose to work with.

Check out more of her work on her blog here.













Vrooom, were off to the races with this adorable creation from Lora from the Charisma team.  She chose to use AJ the race car driver, which she has colored fantastically! What a perfect card for that little man in your life that has a big event coming up!

Check out more of her work on her blog here.

My UnityStampCo. CHA kit has been pre-released!!!!!!!

Yay!!!! That means I get to share it with everyone! I'm so excited......

Here's the link http://unitystampco.com/product/759-lemonade.aspx
Have a super terrific day!!!!

Critter Sketch Challenge #47 Sponsor

It's Monday so that means another sponsorship week over at Critter Challenge Sketch Blog as we are sponsoring for whole month of January. This week is a sketch challenge and wait until you see what both the TSB and CSC design team ladies have created using this fun sketch.

Collette has made this yummy treat to share with us today.  She said this cupcake screamed Stickles, so added some pink and icicles as well as glossy accents to the cherry. This image is called Cupcake and would be perfect for all those birthday cards, special treats, or Valentine's projects!


Check out more of Collette's designs on her blog here.

Melissa has created this fun and cute little card using the image called Valentine Cottage. Doesn't this little cottage just say " Come on in and sit for a cup of tea." Or maybe it's a cozy little Love Shack for you and your sweetie to celebrate Valentine's day with a cozy little dinner.

Check out more details on this card on Melissa's blog here. 

I just don't know how she does it, but Aletha once again has created a wonderful work of art.  This image is called Butterfly Friend and the way she has colored it just makes it jump right off the page.

Check out more details on her card here on her blog!

This week we welcome our new designer Dardi and boy has she made a super cute project. She chose to work with Tooth Fairy Cynthia to create this cute little box just perfect for those Valentine's treats for your special someone with a "Sweet Tooth."

Be sure to stop by Dardi's blog to check out more of her work here.

Crystal Dennett, former TSB designer and now designs for the Critter Sketch team made this very pretty card using the image Snowfriends.  I love the soft color pallet she chose to work with and the snowflake embossing is the perfect touch!


You can see more of Crystal's amazing talent on her blog here.

Tammy Miller is also part of the Critter Sketch team and made this lil' cute patootie using Doll Pocket Patootie.  Once again what a wonderful color pallet and the little rose embellies along with the embossing make this card perfectly complete!

Check out more of Tammy's wonderful work on her blog here.

Kaboodle DoodleChallege #49 Sponsor

Hope everyone had a Fabulous weekend and is ready to start off week with a challenge.  Today
The Stamping Boutique is new 2011 sponsor for the fantastic challenge blog Kaboodle Doodles this week! Our very own challenge/design team coordinator Christy Dillman has just been invited to join the Kaboodle Doodle Design team and we are so excited for her!


The challenge this week is super easy and you need to make sure you join for your chance at 5 FREE digis of winner's choice-WOW!  The theme is " Do it with Digis" so what are you waiting for, grab your fave TSB image and get to work.  Make sure to upload your creations on Kaboodle Doodle blog here and check out what wonderful creations their team have created.  Now hold on to your socks and be ready to be inspired by the TSB ladies, including new DT member Dardi!

I just don't know how she does it, but Aletha once again has created a wonderful work of art.  This image is called Butterfly Friend and the way she has colored it just makes it jump right off the page.

Check out more details on her card here on her blog!

 This week we welcome our new designer Dardi and boy has she made a super cute project. She chose to work with Tooth Fairy Cynthia to create this cute little box just perfect for those Valentine's treats for your special someone with a "Sweet Tooth."

Be sure to stop by Dardi's blog to check out more of her work here.

Marie has created this beauty and all I can say is "there goes my diet" if I walked past this cute little shop.  All those yummy cupcakes screaming my name, LOL!  She chose to work with Cupcake Bakery and look at that cupcake paper that matches image perfectly!

Check out more on Marie's card on her blog here.

Last but not least, Christy has joined in the challenge today with this adorable little teddy just calling your name for a hug.  This is Patch and he is ready to lend a helping hand.  The inside of her card says "Hope you're on the mend soon!" What a prefect sentiment to accompany this Get Well Card.

Check out more details on Christy's card here on her blog.

Inspiration

Check out the wonderful projects that have been entered in the Monthly Contest so far! What are you waiting for, enter those card using TSB images for a chance to win FREE images!

New boutique designer!!! Meet Dardi...

We've here at TSB have the pleasure of introducing our newest designer, Dardi.

Here's what Dardi had to say...
Hi I am Dardi, better known as DtsArt on the web. I am in the middle of rearing 4 terrific kids with my wonderful husband. Family life can be hectic but we have lot of fun. I have been crafting about 11 years, graphic and web designing for about 8, and paper crafting for about 2 or 3. I get the artistic gene from my Mom and 2 older sisters who all collectively, cook, bake, sew, crotchet, knit, write, draw, paint, cross stitch, do interior design, and make jewelry. I am believe it or not the least talented in the group. It is interesting how the artistic gene manifest itself through the generations. A couple of my kids are already showing artistic inclination.

My favorite part of paper crafting is working with digital stamps and die cuts. I love creating things on the computer and then bringing it to life as a tangible item. It is a thrill for me. I am elated to be on The Stamping Boutique Design Team. I can’t wait to jump in with my computer, scissors, and paper and start creating.

We're so happy you're here,Dardi!!! Your art is fabulous!!!
Tracey

Another Featured Card by Joyce

Who wouldn't love to receive this super cute card created by Joyce over at GramsTreasures, reminds we of Herby.  Joyce's card was selected as a Spotlight Artist over at City Crafter Challenge Blog back in September!

Congrats Joyce and thanks for sharing your wonderful project! Want to win a FREE image like Joyce? Remember to show us those projects using TSB images that you have entered in a challenge and won!

Princess Jennifer Latte- HEARTBREAKER!!!!!!

Our oh so snooty, latte drinking princess is back for Valentine's Day! In her dust is all the poor young fellow's hearts she's broken this year. :( Poor guys. Better luck next year fella's!

Tooting Our Horn for Stacie!

We are very excited for our designer Stacie Gorse as her card featuring TSB image Holly berry with ribbon was chosen as the winner over at Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central.  Way to go Stacie, we are super proud of you!

Do you have a card featuring a TSB image that was chosen as a winner for a challenge you entered?  If you do, send the link showing us your winning entry to micahzane@yahoo.com and receive 1 FREE image of your choice!  See it pays to show us your TSB projects!

Check this out!!!!!

The editor of PaperCrafts magazine chose our January kit of the month at UnityStampCo. to feature. If you leave a comment on the blog saying which stamps are your favorite (my stamps are the snowmen and the tulips-hint :D) you could win the kit free!!!!! Here's the link...
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/01/moxie-fab-stamp-of-approval.html

Sponsoring 2 challenges this week

We are super excited to start 2011 with a BANG here at TSB and our designers have been busy working on projects for upcoming challenges this month. First off we are honored to once again be sponsoring the first challenge of 2011 over at Cards For Men. The prize up for grabs is 5 dig images of winner's choice and you will want to enter on Cards for Men blog as Tracey has been busy adding lots of images perfect for Valentine's Day to TSB store.  While there check out the AWESOME inspiration from the Cards for Men team. This week is a sketch challenge and I have 2 wonderful samples to share with you from TSB gals!

 First off me have this wonderful card from Marie using the Prince Gael image.  I love the color pallet she chose to work with along with the added texture and perfect sentiment to accompany image. You can check out more of Marie's work on her blog Cardmaking Bird.

Next up check out this beauty courtesy of Stacie, doesn't this color pallet just "POP" off the page!  She chose to work with this super sweet image called Baby Fairy.  What little one doesn't have their daddy wrapped around their finger, right?

You can see more of Stacie's talent on her blog Hestia's Helper.




 



 We also very excited to be a new sponsor for the entire month of January for challenge site Critter Sketch Challenge Blog. This week is a sketch challenge and boy do I have a treat for you because the TSB ladies have made some wonderful samples to share.

All I can say is "How does she do this?"  Aletha has an amazing way of just making an image come to life in her coloring. She always seems to pick the perfect paper and accessories to complete her masterpieces.  If you want to be inspired, stop by her blog AJ's Designs and have a peek!

Marie has also been as busy as the cute bee image she chose to work with called Busy Bees. Don't you just love the wonderful buttercup yellow paper and embellies she used?   Again check out her blog Cardmaking Bird for more wonderful projects.

Melissa has also created a super cute card using the darling image Princess Gwendolyn from the Medieval line. Perfect image for all those lil' princesses in your life getting ready to celebrate a birthday or special event. Too see more of Melissa's fantastic projects, head on over and check out her blog Melissa's Creative Space.

ScrapbookTop50 #35!!!!

Did anyone notice that we moved up from 45 to 35 today on ScrapbookTop50??????
Way to go, everyone!!!!

Penny Candy

Good morning,
I reworked an older image called, "Emma in the Candy Store" I simplified it a little and improved on some things. I'm calling it "Penny Candy" I think it's a lot better now. As with all my new work, the resolution is much better, simply because I now have better skills in Photoshop.
I've been thinking about saving these new images and having them made into rubber and not offering them in digi format. I can't really offer them in both for practical reasons. Which do you as crafters prefer? Rubber stamps or digi?
Tracey

The Magic of Pretend...

I just had to post this...

Just look at what I got in the mail today from Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs
I was sooooo not expecting this! Thank you so much, Heather!! I LOVE LOVE you!

Now you just know I'm going to one up you! hehe Game on!!!

Unity January 2011 KOTM Sneak Peak!

I'm so happy Angela chose this little guy as a sneak peak! He's a little overstuffed with Holiday goodies but, ready for some stampin, lovin'!

Valentine 2011 digi line!

Hi everyone,
I'd planned on having this line manufactured into rubber, but time has just gone by too fast and now it's too late. I definitely plan on going into red rubber soon though.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has plans for a fun filled New Year!
Good night, Tracey