Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Trendsetter Tuesday-Tobi!

Hey everyone! I just realized that I am a day behind (and probably a dollar short somewhere...lol) and totally forgot to do Trendsetter Tuesday on time. I am so sorry TOBI! This week's trendsetter is none other than the amazing Tobi Crawford!
I love Tobi's style and ability to get movement into her artwork. Here's are some examples of her fabulous work!
Tobi's use of bright color and pretty clouds, along with the cut out from the frame makes this one of my favorite cards from the Blossom by Blossom release.
This adorable card with the pinwheel and sentiment on the outside....
followed with the sentiment finale with the adorable girl from this month's new release Freeze the Moment stamp set on the inside just makes you feel like summer!
Tobi can also do a gorgeous vintage/shabby chic inspired card. Look at this pretty card using this month's new release Forever stamp set. Isn't it PRETTY!

You can find Tobi over on her blog, Tobi's Place. Be sure to stop by and leave her some love!

Monday, May 30, 2011

TSG109- Color Challenge

This week we have a fun color challenge for you to create with! The colors are Ivory, Red and Teal but feel free to add other neutral colors as you see fit (kraft, white, black, etc.). Have fun, we can’t wait to see what you create!!
To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes kraft cardstock, 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. 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 TSG109 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!
~Tammy
~ Iwona
~ Jessie
~ Christine
~ Jessica

Winner from last week's TSG108- Easel Card challenge: Lisa V.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:3
Timestamp: 2011-05-31 06:25:12 UTC

Congrats Lisa! Email me to find out how to claim your prize :)

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Week In Review (May 23-29) & 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 May 16-22 WIR: Gail
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:7
Timestamp: 2011-05-28 20:40:48 UTC

Jessica

Torico



Karen
Karen
Karen
Jessie


Jessie



Iwona


Iwona


Iwona


Iwona



Tammy

Tammy



Angela

Angela


Angela


Christine


Christine



Danielle

HappilyEverAfter_FairyTaleCard

Danielle

Forever_OrangeFlowersWithPolkaDots

Danielle

RefreshingFriends_BrighterThanSherbet





Saturday, May 28, 2011

June release winners!

Freeze The Moment Blog Hop Challenge: Cathy D.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:24
Timestamp: 2011-05-29 00:34:47 UTC


Forever Blog Hop Challenge: Anita A.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2011-05-29 00:33:31 UTC

Once Upon A Time Blog Hop Challenge: -Anne-
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:13
Timestamp: 2011-05-29 00:32:22 UTC

June Release Party Chat Winner: LuvLee
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:481
Timestamp: 2011-05-29 02:43:29 UTC

Congrats to all the winners! Email me with your info to claim your prize :D

Join us tonight for the release party chat!

Join us right HERE in the TSG forum for the release party chat! The official chat doesn't begin until 6:00 PM (Pacific) but feel free to stop in at any time during the day to say hello :)

Friday, May 27, 2011

You still have time to win stamp sets!!

You still have time to win the new stamp sets before they are available to buy Saturday evening! Play along in our Blog Hop Challenges for your chance to win the stamp set being featured in that hop :)



 


 

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Once Upon A Time Blog Hop Challenge

Needing a fairytale moment? Let this Prince and Princess escort you to a land far away! These wonderfully illustrated images from Di Carubia were designed to create a number of different scenes that you will enjoy using time and time again.
Once Upon A Time is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 15 of stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the Once Upon A Time stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Once Upon A Time 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 Once Upon A Time stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 28) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this blog hop challenge is Angela but I have included links to all of the participating Trendsetters just in case you get lost along the way!

Angela
Ann
Christine
Corinna
Danielle
Di
Holly
Iwona
Jessica
Jessie
Julie
Karen
Kim
Melyssa
Tammy
Theresa (Guest Trendie)
Tobi



Once Upon A Time Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Lisa Lynn
2. Holly AKA KopyKat
3. Kim Yu
4. Tracey
5. Marie O
6. Heather Sparey
7. Angie
8. Crafty Math Chick
9. Gloria Westerman
10. Alina
11. Joyce
12. Anita A.
13. -Anne-
14. jan farnworth
15. Tracy P
16. Esther
17. Cathy D
18. Sue D
19. juelmarie
20. janeen
21. LuvLee

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Forever Blog Hop Challenge


This new set from Torico showcases her flawless and realistic illustration of these hearty flowers and is paired with several sentiments that coordinate with the image. This set is a must-have for any flower lover!

Forever is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 5 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Forever stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Forever 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 Forever stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 28) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the fabulous Angela but I have included links to all of the participating Trendsetters just in case you get lost along the way!


Angela
Ann
Christine
Corinna
Danielle
Holly
Iwona
Jessica
Jessie
Julie
Karen
Kim
Melyssa
Tammy
Theresa (Guest Trendie)
Tobi
Torico




Forever Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Anita A.
2. Crafty Math Chick
3. Linda L
4. Lisa Lynn
5. Heather Sparey
6. Tracey
7. SueB
8. Alina
9. Eleanor
10. Marie O
11. holly aka kopykat
12. jan farnworth
13. Bunnyfreak
14. Esther
15. gabbe
16. Cathy D
17. JoAnn B.
18. Regina aka Mrs. Ham
19. Joyce
20. Jackie Rakoski
21. Sue D
22. LuvLee

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Freeze The Moment Blog Hop Challenge




Wishing for a hot summer day? This gorgeous stamp set designed by Melyssa Connolly will get you in the mood with it’s deliciously delightful summery sentiments and images!
Freeze the Moment is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 29 stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the Freeze the Moment stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Freeze the Moment 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 Freeze the Moment stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 28) during the Release Party Chat.

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

Angela
Ann
Christine
Corinna
Danielle
Holly
Iwona
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Julie
Karen
Kim
Melyssa
Tammy
Theresa (Guest Trendie)
Tobi


Freeze The Moment Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. holly aka kopykat
2. Natalie H
3. Lisa Lynn
4. Sandy G
5. Alina
6. SueB
7. marjon
8. Jess Willison
9. Audrey G.
10. jan farnworth
11. kalli
12. Heather Sparey
13. gabbe
14. Esther
15. Joanne
16. Crafty Math Chick
17. Dawn
18. Marie O
19. Linda L
20. Anita A.
21. Natalie
22. JoAnn B.
23. Angela R.
24. Cathy D
25. Tracey
26. Eleanor
27. Jules Romano
28. Bunnyfreak
29. Jackie Rakoski
30. Sue D
31. LuvLee
32. Sassy

Monday, May 23, 2011

TSG108: Easel Up!

This week, Jessica is challenging us to make an Easel Card. FUN, FUN, FUN! You can use any size and shape for your fabulous creation. For step by step directions, check out this wonderful tutorial posted on Splitcoast Stampers!
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ATTENTION: This blog has been HI-JACKED!!
Tomorrow is our Fearless Leader, Jessica's birthday, and to celebrate, we're having a BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!!

To hop along and see all of the fun birthday cards and well wishes from Jessica's many friends and fans, follow along the Blog Hop. Here is a list of all the participants in case you get lost, and don't forget to leave Jessica a Happy Birthday wish when you're done!

and last, but certainly not least, TSG's master of Whimsy:

Thank you all for helping us celebrate Jessica's Birthday! Make sure you give the birthday girl a little love on her blog too.
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Now back to the TSG108 Challenge details:

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a n Easel card, 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. 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 TSG108 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!
~Tammy
~Danielle
~ Iwona
~ Holly

Winner from last week's TSG107 Spring Inspiration Challenge: Carolyn W.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:5
Timestamp: 2011-05-24 03:41:49 UTC

Congrats Carolyn! Email me to find out how to claim your prize :)




Sunday, May 22, 2011

Week In Review (May 16-22) & 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 (May 9-15) WIR: Crafty Math Chick
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:4
Timestamp: 2011-05-21 17:55:10 UTC

Jessica
Jessica
Corinna
Karen
Iwona


Iwona


Torico

Torico


Tammy

Tammy

Tammy

Tobi


Saturday, May 21, 2011

Stampbook Saturday!

Hi everyone!  Happy Saturday!!  It's Jodi here with you today for Stampbook Saturday!

I was SO inspired by this GORGEOUS card from my BSF Jessie!  I LOVE the layout and the stamps she used!  As soon as I saw this one, I knew it would make a fabulous Stampbook page!


I used the same stamp set, Bit of Stardust, from There She Goes for my page, and I also used somewhat similar papers.  Instead of the sentiment being the focal panel, I used a pic of my sweet Avery instead!


I stamped all of the images in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers.  I cut them into squares and, if you can believe it, even paper pierced!  The patterned papers are Dots & Strips from Echo Park Papers, Metropolitan Collection (the green pattern) and Candy Shoppe Collection (the pink pattern).

I added a yummy polka dot ribbon and a big bow, and I searched and searched my embellie stash and FINALLY found a spiral clip!  If I am making a page inspired by Jessie, you know it HAS to have a spiral clip on it somewhere!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Bit of Stardust from There She Goes
Paper:  Razzle Berry (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE), True Black (PTI), Metropolitan & Candy Shoppe Dots & Stripes (Echo Park Papers)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Copic Markers, Paper Piercing Tool and Template, Polka Dot Ribbon, Gingham Ribbon, Bow Easy, Spiral Clip and Foam Tape

Jodi