Stampbook Saturday ~ Sandra

Hi Everyone! It's Sandra here with another Stampbook Saturday inspiration page for you!

I have held onto this photo of my Grandpa and I ever since I moved to the US, over ten years ago. Hands down, it's my absolute FAVORITE childhood photo! I love it because it's obvious how much we adored each other and how much of a tomboy I was with my face covered in all that dirt! But for the last 10 years it's been sitting in a photo album that never gets opened. So I decided today was the day to pull it out and make a stampbook page with it!

To make this page I used a few TSG sets. Can you guess which ones?? LOL! I used Torico's In Stitches and Day or Night sets for the borders and the popped up hearts. The sentiment on the photo was from Julie's Sentimental set. If the layout looks familiar, it's because I borrowed it from this week's MOJO178 sketch.

These days, when I do get around to creating scrapbook pages, I like to experiment with things, so when I saw Torico's card below a couple of weeks ago, I fell in love with the simple, muted colors on the kraft cardstock background and wanted to create something similar.
Isn't it gorgeous?!! I love, love, LOVED the simplicity of it and yet it's so striking! And can you believe there are no layers to this card?! Crazy! Her work makes me drool!

I hope my 'experimenting' has inspired you to try something different today! Enjoy your Saturday!

Dollar Find Friday and Friday Night Chat!

Join us tonight right HERE in the TSG forum for our Friday Night Chat!

Everyone is welcome and we love to meet new people :)

Today's Dollar Find Friday is brought to you by Megan Lock!

Chipboard coasters have been all the rage in paper crafting for years now. You can buy them in bulk or you can buy them in small quantities for pennies!

Megan has used four coasters to make a wonderful wall hanging for her husband's office.

She started by covering each coaster in designer paper.



The coasters are then decorated with various images from the Chemistry set.



Finally, the coasters are tied together with a strong, multi-strand thread and just like that you have this adorable wall hanging!



What an absolutely adorable and quick gift this would make! Don't you think?!

Thanks for stopping by. Please join us tonight for Friday Night Chat!

Trendsetting Spotlight on Kelly Collins!

Hey everyone!  It's time for the Trendsetting Spotlight! Each Thursday we feature a card made by someone who has participated in the 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!

This week, the trendsetting spotlight is shining on Kelly Collins!

 I am a SAHM of four beautiful girls. I started stamping cards four years ago and just love it!I am also a big fan of Splitcoast Stampers, where I am known as "stinkincute".

Kelly made a GORGEOUS card for Sandra's Supply challenge:

She used the gorgeous stamp set, Wrapped In Joy and paper pieced the dress with one of the gorgeous patterned papers she used in the card background. Three patterned papers...check.  Two buttons...check.  On glittery element....check.  Isn't this card just the epitome of Joy?! *sigh*

Here are a couple more of Kelly's cards.

Both of these cards use the Wonderful Winter Wishes stamp set and I must say....they sure are wonderful!

 A little about Kelly:

1. My favorite kind of challenge is definitely a sketch challenge.

 

2. My go to embellishment is ribbon - grosgrain, satin, twine, striped - all of it!! You'll find it on almost every card I make, even masculine cards. To me, the card isn't finished until the bow is tied!

 

3. My favorite technique is paper piecing. I think it's a great way to tie the image in with the background designer papers or cardstock.

 

  You can see more of Kelly's work at her blog...Stamps 'n Shamrocks.

Wouldn't you like to be in the spotlight?  Just play along with this week's challenge issued by Trendie Megan, to use pink, craft and ivory.  Come on, give it a whirl....and maybe we'll see YOU in the spotlight!

Wednesday Trends ~ Decorative Stitches

Hi TSG friends and cheerleaders!

Today's Trend is brought to you by Megan Lock! We are always looking for ways to spice up our projects and to do so at little cost is a BONUS!

How about adding some simple hand stitches? It adds such a wonderful home spun feel! All you need is a needle, some embroidery thread. A piercing mat is optional, but does make it easier to make nice even stitches.




Simply pierce your paper as shown below and create some little cross stitches. It adds such a nice little bit of texture, too!



Why don't you give it a try?! If you do, stop back by and leave a link in the comment section so we can see what you've done!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this fun trend!!

Trendie Tuesday - Megan L!

It is with great pleasure that we share Megan Lock, today, as our Tuesday Trendie! Megan is our 2nd Trendie (Guest Designer) and she has done a wonderful job of showcasing the There She Goes versatility!

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This first beauty is made with the Sweet Pea set for this week's TSG Challenge. Loving these colors, aren't you?




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Equally as cute is this little cutie made with the Back in 10 set. I just love Megan's wayward stitches. So whimsical!






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And what about this bright and cheery feast for the eyes made with the beloved Puppy Love set? Is this screaming spring, or what?!





Make sure you check back tomorrow when Megan shares her Wednesday Trend! If you would like to see more of Megan's work, check out her blog: Megan Lock Designs

TSG94 ~ Color Challenge ~

Hi Friends!

This week's challenge is brought to you by our Trendie, Megan Lock! What fun colors, huh?

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card with the color combination of Pink, Kraft & Ivory and 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 (Jan. 25th). 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. Jessica 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 TSG38 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to get you started? Check out these great project from the following Trendsetters!

~ Megan
~ Kim
~Corinna
~ Iwona
~Angela
~Natalie

Winner from last week's TSG93 Supply Challenge:Lori Tecler

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:8

Timestamp: 2011-02-14 09:02:56 UTC

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

Week In Review (Feb. 7 - Feb. 13) & 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 WIR: Cathy
Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2011-02-13 01:22:46 UTC

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