There She Goes Clear Stamps: January 2011

Sunday, January 30, 2011

TSG92 ~ Inspiration Challenge ~

Hi Friends!

Today we are having an inspiration challenge!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the provided sketch, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Jan 31st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG91 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!
~Holly
~ Angela
~Julie~ Iwona
~Corinna
~ Jessie
Winner from last week's TSG91 Sketch Challenge: Nancy in Iowa
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Timestamp: 2011-01-31 03:03:34 UTC

Release Week In Review (Jan. 24- Jan. 30) & Card Give Away

Scroll down for the new release winners!

What is Week In Review (WIR)?- WIR is where we showcase cards made by the Trendsetters and myself throughout the week. Not only to you get to see gorgeous projects made using TSG stamps, but you also have a chance to WIN one of these cards! Leave a comment on this post and next WIR I will choose a winner using a random number generator. That person will then get to pick out their favorite card and the Trendsetter that created it will send it to them :)

Winner from last week's (Jan. 17-23) WIR: Erin
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Here are your random numbers:12
Timestamp: 2011-01-30 01:11:50 UTC

Congrats Erin! Email me with your info and which card you would like and that will be sent right out to you :)

Sandra

Jodi

Jodi

Jessie

Torico

Jessica

Iwona

Corinna

Angela

Saturday, January 29, 2011

And the winners are....

Day or Night / Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge: Crafty Math Chick

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Here are your random numbers:21
Timestamp: 2011-01-30 01:26:12 UTC

LOVE / Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge: Ashley
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Timestamp: 2011-01-30 01:27:15 UTC
Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge: Alina
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Timestamp: 2011-01-30 01:28:23 UTC
Release Party Chat Winner: Anitamocha
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Here are your random numbers:205
Timestamp: 2011-01-30 03:45:36 UTC

Congrats to all the winners! Contact me with your info to receive your brand new stamp sets!!

Release Party TONIGHT!!!

Tonight is the night! All week long, the Trendsetters have been giving sneak peeks of the five amazing new stamp sets that will be released. Join us tonight right HERE in the TSG forum for our release party chat! The chat will officially begin at 6 PM Pacific time but feel free to stop in any time during the day to say hello :)

Friday, January 28, 2011

Brand new TSG Tips & Tricks!

All week long the Trendsetters have been showing off awesome projects featuring the 5 brand new stamp sets that will be released Saturday evening after the release party chat! You still have time to participate in these hops for your chance to win the stamp sets being shown. Simply visit all of the participating Trendsetter's blogs for each hop and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the end of that Blog Hop Challenge post on the TSG Blog. You have until 4:00 PM Pacific time to participate in these hops :)

Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge (Gallery)

Love Blog Hop Challenge (Gallery) / Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge (Gallery)

Day or Night Blog Hop Challenge (Gallery) / Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge (Gallery)

Need some more inspiration? Click HERE to download these new tip sheets that have been added to the TSG Tips & Tricks Blog!!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Day or Night / Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge

I hope that you have all enjoyed the sneak peeks so far! Today brings us to our last day of Blog Hop Challenges and we've got two new great sets to inspire you with :D

Torico’s newly-illustrated set “Day Or Night” showcases adorable houses along with several accents and sentiments that enhance each image, and make this home-themed set a must have for any cardmaker!

Day or Night is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 34 of stamps and will sell for $18.

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Are you dying for another fabulous set showcasing more beautiful handwriting from our very own Julie Lacey? The wait is over! This sentiment set is yet another versatile and stunning addition that you will be thankful to have!

Sentimental Thank You is a 2x6 stamp set that includes a total of 6 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on our hop is Angela but I have included a list of all the participating Trendsetters just in case you get lost along the way :)

Angela Thomas
Corinna McGregor
Holly McMillen
Iwona Palamountain
Jessica Knutsen
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Lacey
Kim Teasdale
Natalie Dever
Piali Biswas
Sandra MacLean
Torico

Happy Hopping!

Day or Night / Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Danielle Daws
2. Ashley
3. Lisa Lynn
4. Amanda R
5. SueB
6. Heather Sparey
7. Cassie T
8. Holly AKA KopyKat
9. Cassie K
10. Charity

11. Stephanie S.
12. Anita A.
13. Linda A.
14. jan farnworth
15. Vera W. Yates
16. Audrey
17. Sheila D
18. Sammibug
19. Cathy D
20. Nancy in Iowa

21. Crafty Math Chick
22. Alina
23. Linda L
24. Mendy
25. Kelly Collins
26. Brook
27. Jo Runnells
28. Cammy

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

LOVE / Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will definitely want to invest in this stamp set illustrated by Jessica. These bold-lined images can be used as either the focal point of your creation or used as accents with other love-themed sets.

Love is a 2x6 stamp set that includes a total of 11 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Who doesn’t like to receive happy mail? The little girls in this set illustrated by our very own Iwona Palamountain sure do! Whether wishing someone a happy birthday or sending that special friend a pick-me-up, this adorable set will brighten anyone’s day!

Happy Mail is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 of stamps and will sell for $7.

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Would you like a chance to win the Love & Happy Mail mini stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Love & Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Love & Happy Mail stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is Angela but I have included a list of all of the participating Trendsetters just in case you get lost along the way :)

Happy Hopping!

LOVE / Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Ashley
2. Lisa Lynn
3. Jona Panesa
4. Ann Kranitz
5. Michelle
6. jan farnworth
7. Anita A.
8. Kelly Collins
9. Vera W. Yates

10. Elena
11. Sheila D
12. Crafty Math Chick
13. Cindy R
14. Olah Momma!
15. Linda A.
16. Barb Hahn
17. Holly AKA Kopykat
18. Danielle Daws

19. Cathy D
20. Alina
21. Sammibug
22. Brook
23. Heather Sparey
24. Marie Bingaman
25. Cammy

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge

Is the winter chill getting you down? Do you need to take a break from the hectic activities of everyday life? Just sit down and enjoy this beautifully illustrated set from Di Carubia! These furry friends know how to relax and enjoy nature; and we’re certain that these whimsical images will not only bring a smile to your face, but they will also warm your heart!

Back In 10 is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 17 of stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Back In 10 stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Back In 10 stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is Angela but I have included a list of all the Trendsetters participating in this challenge just in case you get lost along the way :)

Angela Thomas
Corinna McGregor
Holly McMillen
Iwona Palamountain
Jessica Knutsen
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Lacey
Kim Teasdale
Natalie Dever
Piali Biswas
Sandra MacLean

Happy Hopping!

Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. E.T
2. Joy Stagg
3. Marisa
4. Danielle Daws
5. Alina
6. Corinna Buchan
7. Purple Crazy
8. Crafty Math Chick
9. Lisa Lynn
10. Mary J
11. Linda L
12. Ann Kranitz
13. Sammibug

14. Michelle
15. Cassie T
16. Rachel G
17. Kelly Collins
18. yogi
19. directmailscrapper
20. Lagene Sands
21. jan farnworth
22. Shirley N
23. Tanya Phillips
24. Vera W. Yates
25. Katie Skiff
26. Elena

27. Sheila D
28. Anita A.
29. Lynda Benden
30. Cathy D
31. Barb Gmitro-Best
32. ChristineCreations
33. Hua
34. olga
35. Jess Willison
36. Linda A.
37. Heather Sparey
38. Brook
39. Cammy

Monday, January 24, 2011

TSG91 Sketch Challenge

This week we have a great sketch challenge for you to try!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the provided sketch, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Jan 31st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG91 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!
~ Piali
~ Jessie
~ Iwona

~ Julie
~ Kim

Winner from last week's TSG90 Embossing challenge: Margo S.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:25

Timestamp: 2011-01-24 05:12:48 UTC