TSG98 Sketch by Danielle

This week’s challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the Week, Danielle! She has created a fabulous sketch for us to work with, and we are so excited to see what you will create with this layout as your starting point!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates the previous sketch, 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 (Mar 21st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

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.

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 TSG98 so we can check out your beautiful work! You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!
~Angela
~ Kim
~ Christine
~ Danielle
~Tobi
~ Jessica
~ Iwona
~Ann

~Julie

~Tammy
~Corinna
~Jessie

Winner from last week's TSG97 Krafty Challenge: Dori

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:23

Timestamp: 2011-03-14 06:19:28 UTC

Congrats Dori! Email me to find out how to claim your prize.

Week In Review (Mar. 7 - Mar. 12) & 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 :)

Last Week's Winner: Gail
Here are your random numbers:2
Timestamp: 2011-03-13 06:38:35 UTC

Congrats! Email me with your info and which card

you would like and it will be sent out to you right away :)

Jodi

Iwona

Iwona

Iwona

Iwona

Corinna

Angela

Ann

Jessie

Jessie

Danielle

Jessica

Jessica



Torico

Torico

Stampbook Saturday

Hey everyone!  Corinna here with a confession!  I thought next week was my week for Stampbook Saturday, so I didn't make a stampbook page for today. :( BUT, fear not, I have a Stair Step Card to share that I hope makes up for my blonde-ness!

As soon as I saw the recently release stamp set Good Times by Torico, I knew I had to make a scene with the sweet bunny waiting for her favorite bunny to come home to her.  I put a heart where the little pocket watch usually is on the stick. :D  I just love these bunnies and home you do too. :D

You've still got time to participate in this week's krafty challenge.  You can find the post here.  Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you tomorrow for Week In Review where you could win a chance to pick ANY of the cards posted by the Trendsetters! :D

Dollar Find Friday - Jodi

Happy Friday everyone! Join us tonight right HERE in the TSG Forum for our Friday Night Chat.
Everyone is welcome and we love meeting new people :)

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!

It's Jodi here with you today and I have a sassy little project to share with you!

I decided to alter an altoid tin, readily available for just about a $1.00. This was ALOT of fun to make!

I started by stamping the cow image from ROFL Taglines and colored her with Copic Markers. I then cut out the panel using a die and attached it to the front of the tin with Scor-Tape. I added a flower/button/twine combo for a bit of whimsy and some Viva Pearls all around the edge. I stamped the sentiment, "Do you know why they call it PMS?" directly onto the panel.

This was SO fun to make...I hope you enjoyed it!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Hope to see you tonight in the TSG Forum for Friday Night Chat!

Recipe:
Stamps: ROFL Taglines from There She Goes
Paper: Choice Snow White (TE), Pure Poppy (PTI) and Lush (MME)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Viva Pearls, Button, Twine, TE Flower Dies, TE Scallop Border Die, TE Frame Die and Foam Tape
Jodi

For the inside, I finished up the sentiment with "Because Mad Cow Disease was already taken" and added a simple scallop border with some more Viva Pearls. I added a package of Motrin...helps with the PMS.

Trendsetting Spotlight on Brenda!

Hey everyone!  It's time for the Trendsetting Spotlight! Each Thursday we feature a card made by someone who has participated in a previous week's TSG Challenge. Would you like to be in the Trendsetting Spotlight?? Join in the fun by participating in our weekly challenges posted every Monday!

Today's Spotlight is shining on...Brenda!!

I just recently met Brenda and can't wait to get to know her better.  Here is a little bio I found on her blog: This is a grand hobby, don't you think? We get to scrapbook our moments, and it will be passed on for future generations. I love that this hobby has allowed me to meet people from all over the globe, and that there is an instant connection just because we are paper crafters. God is good, and He certainly has blessed me!

Last week's challenge was "Freestyle Stamping" (stamp on anything but paper) and Brenda did a magnificent job!  Look at this beauty!

 This home decor item is just so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it with us Brenda. To see more of Brenda's beautiful artwork, please hop on over to her blog, Rose Blossom Legacies.

Wednesday Trends - Jodi

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday!

Jodi here and it's my turn to share a Wednesday Trend with you. I thought I'd show you how I cut an image "out of the box" when using Nestabilities. I have seen a few different ways of doing this, and the way I've done it below is the easiest for me.

I started by stamping my images in Memento Tuxedo Black onto X Press It Blending Card. For my card, I've used the SUPER sassy Domestic Goddess set from There She Goes.

I then choose which Nestabilities die I want to use, and I place it over my image. Using a pencil, I mark off the areas of my image that do not fit in the die.

Using a pair of paper snips, I carefully cut around the portions of the image that I marked off. I make sure to cut into the image (ie: go further with the cut than necessary).

I then place my paper in the Nestabilities Die I am using, making sure to put the portios that are NOT being cut with the die on the outside.

I then run my die through the Cuttlebug and then cut off the excess from "out of the box pieces". Easy!

I then colored this sassy gal with Copic Markers and added a bit of sponging to the panel. I LOVE the sentiment, "I would like to cancel my subscription. I'm tired of your issues". Cracks me up!

I hope you've enjoyed my little tutorial and are inspired to try this yourself!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Domestic Goddess from There She Goes
Paper: Choice Snow White (TE), X Press It Blending Card, Dark Chocolate (PTI), and Dutch Mustard (Jillibean Soup)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Memento Cantaloupe
Accessories: Copic Markers, Petite Oval Nestabilities, Die-Namics Say What? Die, Die,Die-Namics Open Scallop Border Die, Leaf Green Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Bow Easy, Vintage Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

Trendsetter Tuesday - Jodi!

Welcome everyone! Today I have the privilege of introducing Jodi Collins as the Trendsetter of the Week!

 Jodi, a TSG Sr. Trendsetter, is an amazing artist with a style all her own. (She's also one of my stamping idol's!) I love that I can spot a "Jodi" card a mile away! Here are some examples of her dynamic artwork:

I love this bright beauty that showcases the birdie singing from the Love Birds stamp set.

This gorgeous card using the Poppies stamp stet is gorgeous!  I love how Jodi used the dictionary definition as background.  And of course her coloring is wonderful. 

Probably one of my favorite cards made by Jodi!  What crafter wouldn't LOVE a Buckets of Love card?!


Stop by Jodi's blog, Stamping A Latte, and leave her some love!