HSS Technique Challenge #61

Over the last few weeks we've had some pretty broad challenges here at Hand Stamped Sentiments. This week it's time to separate the "women from the girls," so to speak. So today we present you with a Technique Challenge: Shadow Box Cards. 

There are a few different ways to create these cards and if you scroll down below the Challenge picture we've included two links on how to make these. You'll be surprised just how easy, and more importantly fun they are to create.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/shadow_box_card/ 

http://www.stampingvideos.com/2008/12/i-call-this-a-pull-out-shadow-box-card----this-is-a-really-unique-card-to-give-someone-especially-at-christmas-as-you-ca.html 

Two quick congratulatory shout outs to two of our very own Design Team members. Rosemarie Diehl will be featured in next months issue of  Cards magazine! Make sure to check her out on page 147. Visit her blog for more info.

And sometime tomorrow Robbie Rubala will welcome a sweet new grandbaby! We know everything will go well and wish you and your daughter the best. And we want to see pictures, ASAP.

Congrats to these two remarkable women!

Now for the challenge info:

Use the InLinkz tool 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 Linky Tool below.

For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSTC61 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 tool will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, April 4th. InLinkz tool will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, April 5th for a NEW Challenge *AND* Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. Be sure to meet back here on Tuesday to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!

Here's a little inspiration for you from the Design Team, enjoy!

Rosemarie Diehl

Anne Marie Hile 

 Robbie Rubala

Sherry Hostetter

Amy Lazzell

Genevieve Valdes

Minnie Cieslak

Shannon Eberhardt 

Erin Gonzales

HSS Blooming Blossoms Theme Challenge #60 Artist Picks

Wow, we were so pleased with the incredible participation in last week's Blooming Blossom Theme challenge that we had to pick FIVE Artist Picks instead of the usual three. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. There were so many gorgeous floral cards and projects.

Congratulations to these talented artists who made the cut:)!

Julie Gearinger

 Tracey (lalkygirl)

Lorraine (coldwaters2) 

 Michele Forest

Nancy Brown

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 you have the chance to play along, we'd love to see your creativity. 

Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!

HSS Blooming Blossoms Theme Challenge #60

Good Morning! This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we are presenting a Theme Challenge. It's been a while since we've seen a theme challenge here and are super excited to see what projects "Blooming Blossoms" inspires you to create.  

Create any project featuring flowers and remember you can use any brand of products. 

We can't wait to see your projects.

Before we go any further we want to give a congratulatory shout out to one of our very own Design Team members. Rosemarie Diehl will be featured in this months issue of  Cards magazine! Make sure to check her out on page 147. 

Congratulations Rose!

Use the InLinkz tool 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 Linky Tool below.

For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSTC60 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 tool will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, March 28th. InLinkz tool will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, March 29th for a NEW Challenge *AND* Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. Be sure to meet back here on Tuesday to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!

Anne Marie Hile 

Robbie Rubala 

Rosemarie Diehl 

Sherry Hostetter 

Erin Gonzales

Genevieve Valdes

Minnie Cieslak

Minnie Cieslak

Amy Lazzell

Shannon Eberhardt 

HSS Inspired by Nature Inspiration Challenge #59 Artist Picks

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Inspiration Challenge. There were so many fun ways you incorporated the photos perfectly. After much deliberation, and a tie, here are the four artist picks for the Inspired by Nature Theme challenge. 

Congratulations to these talented artists!

Connie Collins 

Jenn Picard 

Marlene Peters 

Dawn Braun 

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 you have the chance to play along, we'd love to see your creativity. Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!

HSS Inspired by Nature Inspiration Challenge #59

This week’s challenge is an Inspiration Challenge. Use the spring photo collage 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.

Use the InLinkz tool 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 Linky Tool below.

For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSIC59 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 tool will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, March 21st. InLinkz tool will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, March 22nd for a NEW Challenge *AND* Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. Be sure to meet back here on Tuesday to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!

~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~

Anne Marie Hile 

Genevieve Valdes

Robbie Rubala 

Shannon Eberhardt 

Rosemarie Diehl 

Sherry Hostetter 

Sherry Hostetter 

Amy Lazzell

Minnie Cieslak

Erin Gonzales

HSS Go For the Green Theme Challenge #58 Artists Picks

This week was extremely difficult to pick just three Artist Picks. Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Theme Challenge. There were so many fun ways you incorporated the theme perfectly. After much deliberation, here are the artist picks for the Go For the Green Theme challenge. 

Congratulations to these talented artists!

Erica Cerwin

Pat Sergeant

Julie Marshall

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 you have the chance to play along, we'd love to see your creativity. Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!

HSS Go For the Green Theme Challenge #58

Use the InLinkz tool 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 Linky Tool below.

For this challenge please use KEYWORD HSSTC58 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 tool will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, March 14th. InLinkz tool will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, March 15th for a NEW Challenge**AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!

~Now on to some inspiration from our Design Team~

Robbie Rubala 

Sherry Hostetter 

Shannon Eberhardt 

Rosemarie Diehl 

Genevieve Valdes

Amy Lazzell

Minnie Cieslak

Anne Marie Hile  

Erin Gonzales