Tuesday Throwdown #33 Sponsor

With all the excitement of the new design team, I failed to let you know about another challenge we are sponsoring the week over at Tuesday Throwdown.  The challenge this week is  "distressing" and the Throwdown team has made some outstanding projects so make sure to head over and give them some love!
 

 
  Michelle has been so busy creating one super sweet project after another and this one is no exception either!

Collette has also created a warm and ever so sweet card. This reminds me of my oldest son when he attends his first high school dances and those lil' awkward moments!

Fab 'n Funky Challenge #57 Sponsor

Are you ready for another great challenge from Fab 'n Funky?  This is an easy one to so you have to enter this challenge, the theme is:

"Delight in your Digi !"

In translation, we simply want you to use a digi image on your project.  So grab your fave TSB image and show us those projects! 

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?  Well Stacie is, check out thus super cute bag she created perfect for all those special treats!  She has used the yummy cupcake image that just makes my sweet tooth scream!

Now I don't know about you, but here in Kansas City we have loads of snow on the ground. So this super cute image is perfect except snow here is all the way up to bottom of my mailbox.  

This cute card is courtesy of Michelle using Mail Girl and I wish I looked this cute when I checked the mail.  Perfect paper choice and I love the red ribbon!

Now make sure to head over and check out what wonderful creations the Fab 'n Funky gals have created!

And the New Boutique Designers are.......

We are so excited to share with you the wonderfully talented ladies that will joining our existing designers on our design team.  These ladies have loads of talent and are so eager to share projects with our Fabulous followers, so they are already hard at work.  Over the next few days, we will take a moment and share a little about these ladies, along with a sample project, and lovely photo of their beautiful faces. Is the suspense killing you yet?

We are honored to introduce the 2011 February-August team:

Kecia Waters

Colleen Spangler

Heide Dronchi

Miranda van den Bosch

Dawn Bennett

Kendra Sand

Jeanne Kupsh

Suzi McKenzie

Rhonda Miller

Pat Sergeant

Louise Forsyth

Christy Lindeman

Crystal Dennett

Welcome ladies, we are looking forward to working with each of you!

Critter Sketch Challenge #49 Sponsor

 As January is winding down, so is our sponsorship over at Critter Sketch Challenge Blog, so you will want to get you projects entered to be eligible for the prize drawing of 5 digis! 

 The challenge today is:
Use distressing as a part of your project AND a circle...the circle can be a punch, buttons, brads, something cut into a circle....whatever you want just as long as we can see a circle!

 
Are you ready for the AMAZING projects from the "Boutique ladies?"  


 
Amanda starts things off with this fun card using this whimsical Owl.  Wonderful layout and fun color pallet make this card so pretty! 

Aletha created this beauty using Audrey's Heart, another wonderful layout ans of so many yummy layers.  How would you like to receive this Valentine?




 
Jenn wants to know if you are ready to rock?  Wow what wonderful papers she has used, I love all the stars.  She has used Max, which is perfect for all those special boys in your lives!

Check out this yummy creation courtesy of Dardi using Cupcake!  I love how she framed the image.


Collette has also created a fun card using Max. Wonderful color choices and check out that fun music paper, which is perfect addition to this card!

Caterd Crop Sponsor

We are very honored to be the very 1st sponsor of a challenge site called Catered Crop!  Linda has created  a wonderful site that is fairly new so she is still getting it up and going, but I know that it won't take long before it is huge!
 

Michelle made this GORGEOUS card for the challenge using Heart Bag. I love how those hearts just shimmer with her addition of glossy accents.  There are so many wonderful elements on this card that make this card divine!

You can check out all the details on the challenge
here, so what are you waiting for? Go join the challenge and support a new & upcoming site!

Case Study Sponsor

Have you heard of the Case Study Challenge Blog? They are a wonderful challenge site with a very talented design team. We are very lucky to be sponsoring the challenge this week and wait until you see what fantastic samples both team have created for the challenge.

From the Case Study blog: The idea behind our challenges is all about getting inspired by some of the most talented paper crafters in the industry. We will feature a new Guest Designer (Muse) every month, and show you how this person inspires us. Then, we want you to do just the same! Simple and easy, huh?

Now be ready to have your socks knocked off as the Muse for this week is Mercy Kerin  and she has created this gorgeous card that we are "casing" this week." Your task should you choose to accept it, is to create a project using this card for inspiration.  So you could use the layout, colors, etc. to create your work of art!

I know that I probably sound like a broken record, but once again 3 Digis images are up for grabs for one lucky participant!  Make sure to upload your cards here to play along.

                                                                 
Peek a boo I see you, LOL!  This little penguin is ready to come out and play in the cold and snow. This adorable card comes from Michelle and you can find this image here. Michelle shows us how simple touches can make the card, from the shape of the card base to cutting out of the image.

What to see more of Michelle's work?  Head over to her blog, Caffeine & Stamps and leave her some love!                                    

Collette has busy just like this little bee creating this beautiful card. What a color pallet, pretty ribbon and scalloped circle framing the image are the perfect compliments to this beauty!
You can find this image in the store here.

 Heavensent. For You  is where you can find more inspiration from this talented lady!

Be Inspired

Need some inspiration? Check out these wonderful projects created by our fantastic TSB designers, our wonderful customers, and fabulous followers!

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!