Tonight is the night!!

The night you all have been waiting for is finally here! That's right, you will finally be able to get your hands on the three brand new stamps that the Trendsetters have been showing off all week!!

Join us right here in the TSG Forum as we countdown to the release. The official chat is from 6-8 PM Pacific time (9-11 Eastern) but feel free to stop in at any time during the day to say hello!

One more day to wait!

Only one more day until the release party where you will all finally get to see the new sets in their entirety! I can tell from the feedback that I have received that you are all just as excited about these new sets as I am! While you are waiting for the party to begin, you have time to get caught up on the Blog Hop Challenges as well as this week's TSG Challenge! The Blog Hop Challenges are open until 5:00 PM Saturday evening and the challenge is open until Sunday evening.

*TSG51- Tag, your it!*

*Daily Grind Blog Hop Challenge*

*What's Up Buttercup? Blog Hop Challenge*

*Domestic Goddess Blog Hop Challenge*

Domestic Goddess Blog Hop Challenge

It’s a hard (and sometimes dirty!) job but someone has to do it. What job is that? Housework of course! If you are reading this then chances are YOU are that person. This stamp set was designed just for all of the domestic goddesses! This set features two different ladies. One that is chatting on the phone and one that has no arms. Yep, that’s right no arms! But don’t worry, I’ve included the arms in the set positioned with different items to customize your domestic goddess :) There are also many humorous sayings to go with your goddess.

Domestic Goddess is a 6x8 stamp set that includes a total of 46 stamps and will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the Domestic Goddess stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Domestic Goddess 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 Domestic Goddess stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (April 24) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on our hop today is Danielle! I've included a link to the rest of the Trendsetters particpating in this hop just in case you get lost along the way :)

Danielle
Donna
Heather
Holly
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Lisa
Mercy
Pam
Sandra

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Domestic Goddess Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Kimberly S 2. Jo - The Crafty Nomad 3. Corinna 4. Laural-Lee 5. Fiona 6. BJ Owens-DiCandia 7. Janice Bautista-Muñoz 8. Kelly Booth 9. CraftyDee 10. ~Rach 11. Kristin G. (Attempt Creativity) 12. Stephanie Eisele 13. pegg 14. Lillian Child 15. Shaunna 16. Wilfreda 17. Maki Jones 18. Keva Brown 19. Alyssa S 20. terriavidreader

21. Kristy~Kuttin Kards 22. Jackie R. 23. Crafty Math Chick 24. Shannon Guindon 25. Vicki Wizniuk 26. Sheila 27. Gretchen Belknap 28. Rhonda H 29. Susan W. 30. jan farnworth 31. debbi 32. Susan Hughes 33. TanjaH - 34. Michelle U 35. Buffie S. 36. Anita A 37. Mary Harris 38. Cammy 39. nancy babb 40. Lisa M/Lisabee

41. Cathy Green akagreenhouse 42. Katie Skiff 43. Theresa W. 44. Sheila D 45. Cathy D 46. Tiffany Heilman 47. Katherine Lee 48. Penny 49. Liza 50. Anne H. 51. Lisa aka Myran 52. Linda L 53. Darci P. 54. amanda 55. Banu H 56. Linda L. 57. Robin (scrappintlc) 58. Jen Hoover

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What's Up Buttercup? Blog Hop Challenge

Mr. Linky has been fixed so you can add your name!

Nothing says “summer is around the corner” like a field of golden-yellow Buttercups! We are so excited to be giving you a sneak peek of the new set called What’s Up Buttercup? Not only does this amazing and life-like set showcase the beauty and unique splendor of these bright and cheery blooms, but it also includes 4 bumblebees of various sizes and sentiments that are wonderful for everyday cards.

What’s Up Buttercup? is a 4”X8” stamp set that includes a total of 17 of stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the What’s Up Buttercup? stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their What’s Up Buttercup? 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 What’s Up Buttercup? stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (April 24) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on our Blog Hop Challenge is the amazing Chris who is the artist that illustrated this beautiful stamp set! I have included links to the rest of the Trendsetters who are participating in this hop as well just in case you get lost along the way :)

Chris

Danielle
Donna
Heather
Holly
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Kim
Lisa
Mercy
Pam
Sandra


What's Up Buttercup? Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Maki Jones 2. Lisa M/Lisabee 3. Crafty Math Chick 4. Sheila D 5. Linda L 6. Jackie 7. TanjaH - 8. Kelly O. 9. Sheina 10. Linda C. 11. Lorie 12. Cathy D 13. Kimberly S 14. Shirley N

15. coco 16. Maureen M. 17. Kelly Booth 18. pegg 19. Stephanie Eisele 20. Lillian Child 21. Wilfreda 22. Jackie R. 23. Alyssa S 24. Pamela Heck 25. Tiffany Heilman 26. Gretchen Belknap 27. Candy 28. jan farnworth

29. debbi 30. Mary Giles 31. Michelle U 32. Anita A 33. Cammy 34. Jen Hoover 35. Theresa W. 36. Lisa aka Myran 37. Vickie LH 38. amanda 39. Michelle VP 40. Stacy S.

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Daily Grind Blog Hop Challenge

I don’t know about you all, but my life is filled with chores, errands, all sorts of other responsibilities. Sometimes it’s nice to escape and enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures…like a good cup of coffee, your favorite sweet treat, or spending time with friends. This first new set that the Trendsetters will be previewing is called Daily Grind, and it celebrates some of our favorite things we enjoy during life’s down-time.

Daily Grind is a 6”X8” stamp set that includes a total of 35 of stamps, and will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the Daily Grind set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Daily Grind 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 Daily Grind stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (April 24) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on our hop is Danielle! I have included the links to all of the Trendsetters participating in the blog hop just in case you get lost along the way :)

Danielle
Donna
Heather
Holly
Jessica
Jessie
Jodi
Lisa
Mercy
Pam
Sandra



Daily Grind Blog Hop Challenge Participants

1. Luzma 2. Anita A 3. Liza 4. Shirley N 5. Kelly Booth 6. Ramona 7. Lisa aka Myran 8. ~Rach 9. pegg 10. Crafty Math Chick 11. Jackie R. 12. Maki Jones 13. Carol R 14. Kristy~Kuttin Kards 15. Gretchen Belknap 16. Judy Applegarth 17. Tia Robinson 18. Linda L 19. Gloria West 20. Banu H 21. Priscilla M.

22. jan farnworth 23. Cassie T. 24. Cher K. 25. Leezer 26. Michelle U 27. Lillian Child 28. Cammy 29. mandi 30. Moi 31. Debbi 32. Lisa M/Lisabee 33. Cheri 34. Cat Spicer 35. Becky Carafa 36. Sheila D 37. JoAnn Valderama 38. Darla S 39. Cathy D 40. Tara Prince 41. BJ Owens-DiCandia 42. Tiffany Heilman

43. Sheina 44. Kim 45. Vickie L.H. 46. Tink 47. Wendy Bond 48. Susan W. 49. TanjaH - 50. Vicki B 51. Kimberly S 52. Corinna 53. CraftyDee 54. Stephanie Eisele 55. Wilfreda 56. Katie Skiff 57. Theresa W. 58. Jo - The Crafty Nomad 59. Darci P. 60. Jen Cheek (java_jenny) 61. Robin (scrappintlc)

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TSG51- Tag, you're it!

This week’s challenge is brought to us by our fearless leader, Jessica! Tags have been, and probably always will be, a big part of cardmaking and crafting. So this week, Jessica is challenging us to create a tag that incorporates either stitching or paper piercing…you can create a single tag or use your tag on a card. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a project that features either a tag or tag element, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the Mr. Linky that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (April 26). The winner will receive 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. I 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 TSG51 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!
- Pam
- Mercy
-Lisa

Winner from last weeks TSG50-Pleats challenge: Kristy- Kuttin Kards
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:15
Timestamp: 2010-04-19 12:19:01 UTC

Congratulations Kristy! Email me to find out how you can redeem your gift certificate :)


TSG51- Tag, you're it! Participants

1. Lisa C 2. Michele L. 3. Shelley Merk 4. Karen Clauson

5. Jackie G. 6. Melissa Craig 7. darling Ho 8. yogi

9. Laurel S 10. Kim Yu

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Week In Review (April 18-24)

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 tomorrow (Monday) 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 (April 5-11) WIR : Crafty Math Chick
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:9
Timestamp: 2010-04-18 07:59:58 UTC

Congrats Meredith! Let me know which card you would like from last week and that will be sent out to you :)

Jodi

Danielle

Jessica

Pam

Lisa

Lisa

Mercy

Heather