Wednesday Trends

Hello everyone, it's Lynn here and it's my turn to host this Wednesday's Trends!  One trend that I've definitely noticed and maybe you have to is that more and more card makers are using Banners on their cards.  What's a banner?  It's a strip of paper that has a "V" notched out at one end.  Adding a banner to your card layout seems very "Trendy" right now and personally I really like the look.

Whether it's a vertical, horizontal, thick or thin banner it's up to you but here is an easy way that you can achieve the look.  Cut a strip of cardstock or designer paper the length you'd like (for my banner: 4 3/4" x 1 3/4") then at one end of your strip you need to measure and find the center of where your notch will be (for my banner 7/8").  Add a pencil mark to the center and then you need to measure from that point up at least a half inch or more and add another light pencil mark.  Once you've done your measuring all you need to do is cut from the outer corners of your strip of cardstock in to your second pencil mark and voila you've created a banner.

For my card I used the cute new stamp set Holly Jolly along with the coordinating Holly Jolly Die.

Here are some examples of using banners on your card by a few of our Trendsetters:

Melyssa's Friendbots Card

Torico's Friendbots Card

Iwona's Lighten Up Card

Karen's My Little Friend Card

Sandra's Under the Weather Card

TSG132 - Inspiration

Hello everyone it's Lynn here! Today is my turn to host the There She Goes Challenge (TSG132) this week and I've chosen an inspiration photo to get our creative mojo going.

I loved this gorgeous bedroom photo, there were so many elements that drew my eye. From the cool colors, different patterns and texture in the fabrics and walls to the mirrored nightstand and table.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card or project inspired by the inspiration photo 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 (December 5th). 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 TSG132 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Last week's Winner is: Mary D.

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

~ Karen
~ Debby
~ Jessie
~ Iwona
~ Lynn

TSG132-Inspiration

1. Sammibug	2. Kirsten	3. Michele L.
4. Jamie	5. NanaConnie	6. Zahreen S (Splashbunny)
7. Brenda Frame	8. Kelly Collins	9. vicki dutcher
10. Wheeza	11. Jenny (Wifey Cookie)	12. Crafty Teacher
13. Lea L.	14. Anita A.	15. Cassandra
16. pinky

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Release Week In Review (Nov. 21 to 27)

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: Zarah

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Debby (Holly Jolly)

Debby (Ho ho ho)

Debby (Wishing You, Warmest Wishes)

Jessie-Holly Jolly

Jessie- Warmest Wishes



Jessie- Holiday Ribbons

Karen - Holly Jolly

Torico (Holly Jolly)

Torico (Warmest Wishes)

Jackie (Holiday Ribbons & Wishing You)

Jackie (Holly Jolly)

Jackie (Warmest Wishes)

Theresa (Wishing You)

Theresa (Holly Jolly)

Theresa (Warmest Wishes & Hohoho)

Angela (Holly Jolly)

Angela (Holiday Ribbons)

Angela (Wishing You)

Angela (Warmest Wishes)

Iwona (Wishing You, Ho Ho Ho)



Iwona (Holly Jolly)



Iwona (Warmest Wishes)



Lynn - (Hohoho/Holiday Ribbons)

Lynn - (Wishing You/Holly Jolly)

Lynn - (Warmest Wishes)

 Melissa (Wishing You, Holiday Ribbons, Hohoho)

Melissa (Warmest Wishes)

Melissa (Holly Jolly)

December Release Winners!!

Here are our winners from this month's release!! Thanks to all who participated!!


Ho Ho Ho/Holiday Ribbons/ Warmest Wishes Winner: Big Mamma~a.k.a. Mary S
Trendsetter It Blog: Karen

Here are your random numbers:25

Timestamp: 2011-11-27 03:34:45 UTC

Holly Jolly Winner: Heather

Trendsetter It Blog: Iwona

Here are your random numbers: 3

Timestamp: 2011-11-27 03:37:21 UTC

Warmest Wishes: Flo-Sweetideas

Trendsetter It Blog: Corinna

Here are your random numbers: 26

Timestamp: 2011-11-27 03:40:15 UTC

There was SO much confusion with the Website and Forum, that I combined BOTH threads to pick the chat winner for this release!!

And the winner is:

Release Party Chat Winner: Kim Munsey O' Connell

Here are your random numbers: 198

Timestamp: 2011-11-27 04:02:34 UTC

Congrats to all the winners! Email me with your info so I can send out your prizes :)

Join us tonight for the release party chat!!

Hey Everyone!! The There She Goes Forum is experiencing some MAJOR difficulties, so we have moved this party to our Facebook page!!

Please join us there, if you can, and sorry for the inconvenience!!

Join us tonight right HERE in the TSG Forum for our December Release Party chat!! One lucky participant will win ALL of the new release stamp sets and dies! The official chat doesn't start until 6 PM Pacific Time but feel free to stop in at any time during the day to say hello.

And here is a little tip sheet I created for you using the new Holly Jolly stamp set-

Click HERE to download the Holly Jolly tip sheet!

And don't forget about the sale!!

Time for a sale!!

Warmest Wishes Blog Hop Challenge

Torico is in the mood to make winter all warm and cheery. She has illustrated a fabulous set that will keep you in stitches or get you in the mood to make gingerbread houses and sugar cookies. The set includes hearts, stars, and snowflakes to create a one of a kind snowman or holiday tree. This set also includes six dies – so warm up your die cutting machine and let the baking begin. What set wouldn’t be complete without a few sentiments to add to your winter projects? 

Warmest Wishes is a 4x4 set that includes a total of 23 stamps and 6 dies and will sell for $31.50.

Would you like to win the new Warmest Wishes stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday November 26th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Play along in the Warmest Wishes Blog Hop Challenge for your chance to win these new stamp sets! Stop by the TSG Blog for all of the details.

1.	Angela	7.	Jenny	13.	Melissa
2.	Corinna	8.	Jessica	14.	Melyssa
3.	Debby	9.	Jessie	15.	Theresa
4.	Holly	10.	Julie	16.	Tobi
5.	Iwona	11.	Karen	17.	Torico
6.	Jackie	12.	Lynn

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Holly Jolly Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to day two of our sneak peeks and Blog Hop Challenges! Today we have an amazing set illustrated by Melyssa that is perfect for all of your holiday stamping. This stamp set comes WITH a die that can be used for cards, tags, bookmarks and so much more!! The new dies are improved and so much easier to use :)

No two snowflakes are alike…each with a beauty of their own and Melyssa Connolly has captured the beauty of snowflakes in this new Holly Jolly set that are sure to make you wish it were snowing. This amazing set also includes a variety of different images as well to keep that holiday creativity growing. It’s a fabulous versatile set that will surely bring a holiday glisten to your projects – all you need to add is the glitter! 

Holly Jolly is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 35 stamps and 1 die and will sell for $31.50.

Would you like to win the new Hohoho, Holiday Ribbons, and Wishing You stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday November 26th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Play along in the Holly Jolly Blog Hop Challenge for your chance to win these new stamp sets! Stop by the TSG Blog for all of the details.

1.	Angela	7.	Jessica	13.	Melyssa
2.	Corinna	8.	Jessie	14.	Theresa
3.	Debby	9.	Julie	15.	Tobi
4.	Holly	10.	Karen	16.	Torico
5.	Iwona	11.	Lynn	17.	Jenny
6.	Jackie	12.	Melissa

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Hohoho / Holiday Ribbons / Wishing You Blog Hop Challenge

Release week is finally here and this month TSG is releasing FIVE brand new stamp sets and also some fabulously new and improved dies!! Join us all week long for your chance to win some new TSG goodies simply by checking out the gorgeous creations from our Trendsetters.

For our first day of sneak peeks we have 3 different mini sets that are going to make creating your holiday cards FUN! From adorable images to the perfect sentiments, we've got you covered :)

 

What images come to mind when you hear sleigh bells ringing? Santa and his eight tiny reindeer of course! Torico has illustrated the perfect mini set to create your winter wonderland scene. This is the perfect set to create holiday tags, cards, and gift boxes. A complete must have.

Hohoho is a 3x4 mini-set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $7.

Just when you thought the World’s Best & Die stamp set couldn’t get any better…here comes another fabulous set illustrated by Melyssa Connolly to add snowmen, reindeer, and angels on the tails of your ribbon or flowers of the World’s Best stamp set. What a great set this will be to dress up a holiday bottle of cheer!

Holiday Ribbons is a 2x3 mini-set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $4. 

 

Holidays are not complete without all the wishes of the seasons. Jessica has illustrated a beautiful set of timeless sentiments so that you’ll never be at a loss for words. This mini set would complement the collection of holiday stamps sets released this month!

Wishing You is a 3x4 mini-set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7.

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Would you like to win the new Hohoho, Holiday Ribbons, and Wishing You stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday November 26th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Play along in the Hohoho, Holiday Ribbons and Wishing You Blog Hop Challenge for your chance to win these new stamp sets! Stop by the TSG Blog for all of the details.

1.	Jessie	7.	Iwona	13.	Melissa
2.	Theresa	8.	Jackie	14.	Melyssa
3.	Angela	9.	Jessica	15.	Tobi
4.	Corinna	10.	Julie	16.	Torico
5.	Debby	11.	Karen
6.	Holly	12.	Lynn

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TSG131 Quick n' Easy

This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetters! We challenge you to create a set of 5 quick and easy Christmas cards.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a set of 5 quick and easy Christmas cards, 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 (November 28th). 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 TSG131 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!

~ Torico

~ Jessie

~ Jessica

~ Melyssa

Last week's Winner is: Rainny

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TSG131- Quick and Easy

1. Mary D	2. Lisa Lynn	3. Wicked Witch
4. Tania	5. Alina	6. Ellen Parker

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Week In review (November 14 to 20)

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: Cathy

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Sandra (Birdie Wishes)

Torico (Friendbots)

Torico (Penguin Pals)

Angela (Stick Together and Penguin Love)

Debby (friendbots)

Lynn (No Peeking!)

Melissa (BOL Holiday Additions & No Peeking)

Iwona (Penguin Love)

Iwona (Birdie Wishes)

Jessica (Birdie Wishes)

Jessica (Penguin Love)

Jessica (Stick Together)