More Exciting News here at TSB

We just opened a TSB Social Network through ning. You will find us here.  We are still under construction but have plans and ideas galore!!  There are groups for mixed media, card making, scrap booking (both digital and traditional). We've also started a group where we can come together and support one another.  It is going to be so much fun!! We hope you'll come over and join us. 

Also don't forget we have the Christmas challenge happening here on the blog. There will be some more wonderful DT inspiration posted on Friday. The team is looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations!!!

Welcome to our reboot....Challenge #64

First we hope everyone knows that The Stamping Boutique Store is open for business. VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT-- there is currently a 40% off sale at TSB.  You want to head on over there because it won't last forever. There are some fabulous new images you want to check it out!!

As for our challenges, we are picking up where we left off and starting with Challenge #64. The theme is Christmas!! I know it is really hard to believe that Christmas is only a few short months away. I am hoping this will motivate me to get some cards done.

The challenge will run from Sept 1st through Sept 13th 11:59 pm EST.

Our winner will be chosen by our DT and receive 3 TSB images of their choosing and a button for your blog. The DT will also be choosing the top 3 entries.

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.

We've decided to spread sharing the fabulous DT projects out. Today, we have few of the DT projects and then there will be more of these projects posted throughout the next two weeks to keep you inspired!

Stef Hughes

Liz Walker

Crafty Girl

To check out the rest of the DT projects you can visit their blogs. We will also be sharing them here throughout the next two weeks to keep the inspiration coming.

Here's the rest of the team blogs -

Jeanie Dickson

Jen Scull

Kary Lim

Nicole Bretherick

Pam Nezrick

Rhonda Zmilky

Sara Mareno

Suzi Mckenzie

We look forward to seeing your creations! Remember the winner will receive 3 TSB images of her/his choice!!!

Also, be sure to come join the TSB Facebook page for chatting and project sharing. We would love to see your creations made using TSB images!!

New Christmas releases!!!!

Hi guys,
I have a special release for Christmas this year. I almost have them all posted in the store. I'll get them all in there today.
We are having so much fun with the new DT. We have a great, talented group of ladies. Stop by their blogs and leave some love.
Have a happy weekend!!
xoxo Tracey
http://thestampingboutique.com/

TSB/Complete Cardmaking team.

Hi everyone,
I want to thanks everyone so much for all the applications. I had so many that I took the ad down after only 24 hours. It was just too many to go through. So I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so loved... :)

After carefully looking through all of the blogs/apps, I have decided on 10.

1. Stef Hughes
2. Rhonda Zmikly
3. Jen Scull
4. Suzi Baker McKensie
5. Jeanie Dickinson
6. Pam Nezrick
7. Liz ? (you didn't state your name name) :) aka Verity
8. Kary Lim
9. Nicole Bretherick
10. Sara Moreno

I'll contact you guys ASAP.
Have a happy evening everyone!
xoxo Tracey

Under the Sea...

The quote says,  "We've got no troubles, life is all bubbles-Under the Sea"
I hope everyone is having a beautiful day! :) 
xoxo, Tracey

Scribbly dolls

I had so much pure fun doing this girl. She's all ball point pen scribbles!! The background is some watercolors, Unity stamps and Dylusions sentiment. I'm going to get some Sticklers to bling her up some more. Thanks so much to Ady Almanza for the great workshop. (http://adrianaalmanza.blogspot.com/) and all the amazing inspiration! 
Just as a side note. The toughest part about this project was not being able to blend. I'm so used to blending! But it was a great exercise.
-Unity stamp set:http://unitystampco.com/shop/material-girl/

Faber-Castell featuring Fashionistas's!!!!

I couldn't be happier! My Fashionistas are the center of a project on the front page of the Faber-Castell website. Go check it out...http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/design-memory-craft/2013/07/decorating-a-mirror-using-mix-media.html

Another amazing project by a Unity girl...

This one is by Julie Short. I absolutely LOVE this!!!!! Stop by her blog and let her know how fabulous it is. Julie
You can find my Fashionistas here
xoxo to you all!!
Tracey

Fashionista Rin

Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a card make by Laurie Finch. She used "Rin" and I'm just in love with this card. I hope you all like it also.
xoxo, Tracey

New images for TSB!

I've decided to add some new image to TSB. The store hasn't really been active for the last several months, but I'm thinking of slowly bringing it back to life. Some new images, maybe a DT call. I've really missed it.
xoxo,
Tracey

Stamp Out

Hi Ladies!! Here is a new STAMP OUT group, created for those who truly care about protecting original art and using the stamps from original artists. If you want to support TRUTH join here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/138498463022532/

Stamp Out Stamp Theft

• Private group for crafters and artists that are serious about combating the intellectual property rights violations that are so rampant in our field. Please no flaming -- make sure any possible infri...
  

4 new Fashionistas!!!

I have 4 new Fashionistas being released today! 

I worked so hard on these girls, I hope you really love them. :)

Here is the link to the page at UnityStampCo. where 

they are available. They're on sale until Monday!!!

I hope everyone has the best weekend ever!!!

xoxo Tracey

Happy June!!!

I'm just so happy that it's a beautiful June day. None of my OK friends are in danger, my kids are all healthy, my husband is sweet as can be. The list just goes on and on. Can life be any better?
I'm blessed and I know it. That should be a song.
I thought I'd share an image with you guys today. Just 'cause I love ya. I hope you like it.

I hope you have a wonderful, beautiful day! 

xoxo, Tracey

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends!!
xoxo Tracey

Free digital images!!

Our hearts are so heavy because of the madness in Boston. I thought giving an image might cheer up our spirits a touch. I hope so.
I'd love to see what you've created with the image. Just post to my FB page here
I can't wait to see!!
Enjoy this day we've been blessed with!
xoxo  Tracey

Winners, winners, winners!!!!!

I have the winners for the Fashionistas!!!!! In random.org, I drew numbers 10 and 17!!!
Number 10 is "bumblebee creations" and number 17 is NatashaMay"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations girls!!! I'll contact you today for your prizes!!!!
~Tracey

Win a set of Fashionistas!!! All 4!!!

I'm doing a drawing for 2 winners! Each winner will receive one each of the 4 new Fashionista rubber stamps from UnityStampCo. Just a couple of things to do. First go to the Unity FB page here , "like" the page and leave a post saying, "Tracey sent me" Then leave a comment here to let me know that you're in the contest. That's it! You're in!!

April 10, 2013 I'll do a Random.org drawing from the comment section for 2 winners. If you win, you'll receive my new set of Fashionistas from UnityStampCo.!!!!! yay!!!!!
Unity also has a FB page for the Stamp of the Week, the Kit of the Month and a general "Show and Tell" page. We have tons of fun and would love to see you there!!!!!

xoxo Tracey :) :) :)

Fashionistas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Unity friends,
This is my first ever blog hop and I'm incredibly excited and nervous! I hope I do everything ok and you all enjoy my blog and the hop.
We have a brand new line today called, "Fashionistas"! I've been waiting a long time for this release. It's special to me because they are my own designs. :)  The design team, Angela and I have worked very hard so please have a great time and enjoy the hop! :) :) :)
Tracey

UnityStampCo. "Roxanne" Fashionista rubber stamp,

Crate Paper, "Maggie Holmes" designer paper,

Copic ink,

Prima tag,

Crate Paper embelishments.

 Next, please visit our Carisa for the next stop on the hop...

Carisa Zglobicki - http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/

Eryn Hannig - http://vintageglamdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jen Erickson - http://shut-up-its-true.blogspot.com/

Jimmi Mayo - http://www.stampingwithjimmi.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado - http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Lisa Henke - http://www.mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

Robyn Weatherspoon - http://robynweatherspoon.blogspot.com/

Shemaine Smith - http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com/

Thienly Azim - http://modpaperie.blogspot.com/

Erin Schreiner - http://www.erinleecreative.com/

Angie Blom - http://www.angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jane Davenport stencils!

I just love these stencils! They are the new Jane Davenport "Jane Girl" stencils from Artistcellar. If you get a chance, you should try them out. They make portraits "almost" easy.

I have a new Unity release on Thursday. I'm super excited about it because it's my first line I've done for Unity. Please, please, please check back on Thursday for the details. I'll be the first stop on the blog hop!
Thanks so much everyone!
xoxo Tracey

Owl

Hi everyone,
This is a sketch I worked on last night. I wanted to do something with owls. I didn't notice it until it was online, but one eye is bigger than the other. grrrr....LOL! I wonder why we can't see these things until we see them on the web?

Life Book 2013

This is the most fun I've had in a long time. Life Book 2013
It's a year long mixed media class featuring gobs of fabulous artists. This week's assignment was using scales of light. I'm not finished with mine quite yet. I'm not sure what else to do.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! :D :D :D

Eat ALL the cake!

Hi crafty friends,
I was lucky enough to have another release this week. It's a favorite TSB image that is now a Unity image. He was previously called, "Birthday Bunny" and now I believe he's called, "Too Much Cake.: :)
I thought that was just too cute. Oh I just checked, it's actually "Eat ALL the cake" LOL!

http://unitystampco.com/shop/eat-all-the-cake/
I hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend and I'll talk to you soon!
Tracey

New release!

Hi everyone,
More new news from Unity. We have a release today. We're also having a 40% off sale to celebrate Angela Magneson's (owner of Unity) 40th birthday. Please come and check things out. There's a drawing for a grab bag of 100 stamps going to 2 lucky winners! Please stop by and see my new stamp set, Tulips and Daisys. 
Angie Blom also has a release today. Her new line is called "Angie Girls" and they are adorable! Please stop by and thank you so much for reading my blog. I appreciate each and every one you so much!!!

Have a beautiful day!
xoxo, Tracey Malnofksi

New things happening at Unity!!!!

I've loved UnityStampCo. since it's beginning. Loooong before I started working there. So many new things are happening. I have a new category on the website, Tracey Malnofski Awesome!!! I love it! (thank you, Angela) We're getting a new website soon and have you seen this month's KOM?

I think I'm in love with it! I'm going to try very hard to keep Unity happenings updated here on my blog.
Please stop by our social community My Unity Place We have new things happening there also.
I hope everyone is having a beautiful Tuesday!
xoxo Tracey :)

Hello friends,
I have a few minutes left of the baby's nap, so I thought I'd write a little.
I've finally got the Christmas tree down. Well, all the ornaments and stockings anyway. Isn't it a little exciting to think where you'll be when you next take out the ornaments. I was thinking that my Kylah will be almost 2 next year. Isn't that amazing? It seems like she was just that little 3 1/2 lbs. baby doll that was just born. My daughters will be 18 and 20!!! Wow! Amazing! It seems like I was just 20. LOL!
I hope everyone will stop by The Crafter's Cafe . We were going to be shutting down over there, but it seems that we'll be able to keep things going. So, stop by and say hi.
This painting is a little disappointing. I really liked how the girl turned out, but it seems that when I try to put color on I ruin it every time. I'll keep practicing. I guess that's all we can do, isn't it? 
Well, have a happy day everyone.
xoxo,
Tracey

watercolor markers, Prisma colored pencils, Faber-Castell big brush pens and graphite.

Good morning everyone,

It's a beautiful snowy day here in Indiana. I'm just loving the snow. It's my grand baby's first snow and she's also lovin' it. We're going to buy her a snow suit soon! I'm so looking forward to the years ahead raising my Kylah. It was just so difficult raising my 2 girls as a single mother. I didn't really get to enjoy being a mother. Now I can enjoy raising my grand daughter. My husband loves her as his own. We're going to have some wonderful years together.
My mac is being worked on, so I'm having to use my old pc. This pc isn't connected to our new scanner/printer so I can't scan any of my new art projects that I"ve been working on. I've been taking some online classes from Jane Davenport. http://janedavenport.ning.com/page/home She's just a wonderful artist. I'm taking a class called, "Joynal" It's about drawing fairies, unicorn, mermaids and making your own storybook. I have 3 pages done and I'll post them when I get my mac back.
So, for now I'll just dig into the archives and grab an old image for you all today. I hope it's inspirational and you can make something with it. :) Tell your friends about my blog please. I'll be posting lots of free images.
Have a happy day my friends!! Love you all!

Tracey