Wednesday Tips & Tricks- Jessica

I can't believe that it is Wednesday already! I have been working what feels like nonstop for the last couple of weeks and all the days seem to be melting together lol!

Just in case you guys may have missed it, I wanted to share two TSG tip sheets that were added to the TSG Tips & Tricks blog featuring Beautiful Day and Pumpkins On The Vine. If you haven't been over there lately, make sure you stop by and check out all of the great info! I just updated it this weekend so there is lots of good things to see :)

One great thing about the TSG tip sheets is that you can download the .pdf file and print so that you can collect them all!

To download this tip sheet go here

To download this tip sheet go here



TSG122 One layer with pop

This week our featured Trendsetter Jessica is challenging us to create a one layer card with POP by using dimensional to pop up all or part of your image.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is one layer and has POP, and 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 (Sept. 5). 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 TSG122 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!
~ Christine

~ Holly

~Corinna
~ Torico

Winner from last week's TSG121 Inspiration Challenge: Tamara

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:1

Timestamp: 2011-08-29 08:12:37 UTC

Winner from the TSG120 Color Challenge: Ali (Aqualeiga)

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:6

Timestamp: 2011-08-29 08:15:37 UTC

Week In Review (Aug 23 - 28) & Card Giveaway

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 is: Stephanie!

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2011-08-28 01:34:30 UTC

Holly (Bit of Stardust)

Holly (Pumpkins on the Vine)

Holly (Fabulous)

Holly (Beautiful Day)

Christine (Beautiful Day)

Christine (Pumpkins on a Vine)

Angela (Chemistry)

Angela (Beautiful Day)

Angela (Fabulous)

Angela (Pumpkins on the Vine)

Corinna (Pumpkins On The Vine)

Corinna (Fabulous)

Corinna (Beautiful Day)

Jessie-Fabulous



Jessie-Zoopendous



Jessie- Beautiful Day



Karen (Beautiful Day)

Karen (Fabulous)

Karen (Pumpkins on the Vine)

Iwona (Pumpkins On The Vine)


Iwona (Dream A New Dream)


Iwona (Fabulous)


Iwona (Beautiful Day)


Iwona (Zoo-pendous)


Torico (Hauntingly Delightful)

Torico (Pumpkins On The Vine)

September Release Winners!

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge Winner: Lisa Minckler

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:11

Timestamp: 2011-08-28 02:03:07 UTC

Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge Winner: Pam Searcy

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:6
Timestamp: 2011-08-28 02:04:53 UTC

Pumpkins On The Vine Blog Hop Challenge Winner: SueB

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:3
Timestamp: 2011-08-28 02:06:07 UTC

September Release Party Chat Winner: scrappintlc

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:257

Timestamp: 2011-08-28 02:42:37 UTC

Congrats to all of the winners! Please email me with your

mailing info so that I can send you your prizes :)

Join us tonight for the release party chat!

Join us tonight RIGHT HERE in the TSG forum for our release party chat! Be among the first to see the new sets in their entirety before they are available for purchase and who knows, maybe you will be the lucky chat participant that wins all three of the new sets!! :)

Want to win new stamp sets?

 You still have time to participate in the Blog Hop Challenges for your chance to win the three new stamp sets that will be released this Saturday :)

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge / Gallery

Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge / Gallery

Pumpkins On The Vine Blog Hop Challenge / Gallery

Pumpkins On The Vine Blog Hop Challenge

It’s almost time for the seasons to change and Torico has illustrated some adorable little girls just in time for autumn! The images in this set were sized so that they can also be used with other stamp sets from Torico’s line for even more versatility.

Pumpkins On The Vine is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 15 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Pumpkins On The Vine stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Pumpkins On The Vine 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 Pumpkins On The Vine stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27^th 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

Ann

Christine

Corinna

Danielle

Holly

Iwona

Jessica

Jodi

Karen

Melyssa

Tammy

Tobi

Torico

Happy Hopping!

Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge

No stamp collection is complete without a great set of background images that you can use in a variety of different ways. This fabulous new set illustrated by Torico will have you reaching for it over and over again for all of your stamping needs!

Fabulous is a 4x6 set that includes a total of

13 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Fabulous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Fabulous 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 Fabulous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th 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
Ann
Christine
Corinna
Danielle
Holly
Iwona
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Julie
Karen
Melyssa
Tobi

Happy Hopping!

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge

First there were fairy tales and then fairies and now she has added a touch of country cottage to her fabulous build a scene stamp line! Use alone or along with the other stamp sets designed by Di to create wonderful handmade creations.

Beautiful Day is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Beautiful Day stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Beautiful Day 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 Beautiful Day stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

Angela
Ann
Christine
Corinna
Danielle
Holly
Iwona
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Julie
Karen
Melyssa
Tammy
Tobi

Thanks for hopping :)

TSG121 ~ Be Inspired ~

Last month I picked up these adorable jammies for my youngest daughter strictly with the intent to use them for an inspiration challenge lol! I don’t know what I love more- the gorgeous color combo or the sweet hippos but they are definitely mojo inspiring for me. Hopefully they will have the same effect on you! Use any part of the provided image to create a card/project and link below so we can see your creation :)

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is inspired by the photo above, and 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 (Aug. 29). 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 TSG121 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!

~Jessie

~ Iwona

~Jessica

Week In Review (Aug.15-22) & Card Give Away!

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 Aug 8-14 WIR: Lisa Lynn

random numbers: 2

00:44:22 UTC

Congrats Lisa Lynn! Email me with your info and which card

you would like and that will be sent your way :)

Holly

Holly

Iwona


Iwona

Christine

Jessie



Torico

Torico

Torico

Karen

Corinna