8.31.2010

Hand Stamped Sentiments Technique Challenge #31

This week we have a REALLY FUN technique ! There are so many color combinations and designs that can be made with shaving cream and ink. Click here to view a Splitcoaststampers
tutorial on this marbling technique. We can't wait to see what you create for this week's challenge!



Here are the details for this weeks challenge:


Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.


Please note that incorrect links are not eligble for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into the InLinkz below.


For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSTC 31 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the HSS site in your post.


InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, September 4th. InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, September 5th for a NEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 5th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!


~~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~~








8.28.2010

HSS Anything But A Card Artist Picks #30

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to everyone that participated in in the Anything But a Card challenge last week. We had a difficult time selecting the artist picks for this week because all the submissions were simply stunning and we can't wait to see what you come up with for the next challenge. Congratulations to the ABAC Challenge #30 Artists Picks.



Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


Each week play along, we love to see and share creativity with one another. Check out what challenge we have this week!!

8.24.2010

Hand Stamped Sentiments - Anything but A Card - Challenge #30

Get your creative juices flowing and play along at Hand Stamped Sentiments!

This week's challenge: make Anything BUT A Card.

Here are some ideas that may inspire you:

  • Altered Items and Home Decor
  • Scrapbook Pages
  • 3D Items
  • Picture Frames
  • Mini Albums
  • My Digital Studio
Remember you can use any brand of products to create your projects. We can't wait to see your creations.


Use InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.

Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contests or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.

TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on your post title, then copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into InLinkz below.

For this Challenge PLEASE use KEYWORD HSSABC30 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the Hand Stamped Sentiments in your post.

InLinkz will close at 12 noon CST on Monday, August 30th. Meet here on Tuesday the 31st to see the Artists Picks AND for a NEW Challenge!!!!

~~Here are some creative juices from our Design Team~~


HSS Sketch Challenge #29 Artist Picks!

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that participated in in the SKETCH challenge last week. All the submissions were fabulous and we can't wait to see what you come up with for the next challenge. Congratulations to the Sketch Challenge #29 Artists Picks.



Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!

8.17.2010

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #29

Ready for a Sketch Challenge? Of course we are!!! We would love for you to share your interpretation of this sketch with us. Remember, you don't have to create ONLY a card it can be a scrapbook page, MDS project, 3-D item- get creative!!!

Use InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.
Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contests or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on your post title, then copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into InLinkz below.
For this Challenge PLEASE use KEYWORD HSSSC29 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the Hand Stamped Sentiments in your post.
InLinkz will close at 12 noon CST on Monday, August 23rd. Meet here on Tuesday the 24th to see the Artists Picks AND for a NEW Challenge!!!!

~~And as usual, here is some creative juices from our Design Team~~


Shannon Eberhardt

Minnie Cieslak




HSS Inspiration Challenge #28 Artist Picks

THANKS to everyone that participated in in the inspiration challenge last week. We LOVED your submissions and can't wait to see what you come up with for the next challenge. Congratulations to the Inspiration Challenge #28 Artists Picks.

Sylvia Phan

Barbara Dondero

Robbie Rubala

Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior weeks challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


Each week play along, we love to see and share creativity with one another. Check out what challenge we have this week!!




8.10.2010

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #28

This week’s challenge is an Inspiration Challenge. Use the photo from Pottery Barn to inspire your project, which can be a card, scrapbook page, gift item, etc. You can draw inspiration from the photo's elements, colors, or even overall theme. We can’t wait to see your projects. Remember you can use any brand of products to create your projects.


Here are the details for this weeks challenge:

Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.


Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into the InLinkz below.



For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSIC28 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the HSS site in your post.


InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, August 16th. InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, August 17th for a NEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 17th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!

~~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~~

Shannon Eberhardt


HSS Color Splash Challenge #27 Artist Picks

THANK YOU to everyone that participated in in the color splash challenge last week. We LOVED your submissions and can't wait to see what you come up with for the next challenge. Congratulations to the Artists Picks for the Color Splash Challenge #27.



Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior weeks challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


Each week play along, we love to see and share creativity with one another. Check out what challenge we have this week!!

8.03.2010

Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #27

The gorgeous colors for this week's challenge include a new Stampin' Up! color - Daffodil Delight. This new color coordinates beautifully with Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise. Remember, you're welcome to use any brand of products to create your project. We're looking forward to seeing what you create.

We are glad to introduce another AMAZING guest designer for this week's Color Splash Challenge. Mary Brown has created this beautiful whimsical card to share with us. Mary is very talented and has created some fantastic projects. You can see full details of this project on her blog StamperCamper's Corner. Thank you Mary for being this week's guest designer.


Here are the details for this weeks challenge:

Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.

Please note that incorrect links are not eligble for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into the InLinkz below.

For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSCS27 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the HSS site in your post.

InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, August 9th. InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, August 10th for a NEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 10th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!


~~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~~


HSS Sketch Challenge #26 Artist Picks

THANK YOU to everyone that participated in in the water color challenge last week, we LOVED your submissions and can't wait to see what you come up with for the next challenge. Congratulations to the Artists Picks for the Color Splash Challenge #26.



Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior weeks challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


Each week play along, we love to see and share creativity with one another. Check out what challenge we have this week!!