Something with cold, winter wind ~ CHALLENGE

What a fabulous 3D turn out we had!! Thanks to everyone who played along, it was so fun to see the variety of projects!

This week we are starting to say our "good-byes" to winter! So your challenge is to create a sample that reminds you of the cold, winter winds that will soon be leaving us!! You can use a winter image, winter colors, or anything you think of when you hear about a cold wind.

We are pleased to be sponsored this week by Whimsy Stamps.
~Whimsy Stamps is a family owned art stamp company dedicated to providing crafters around the world with whimsical and fun rubber stamp designs. Their exclusive stamps are great for card making, scrap booking, and many other crafting projects.

Denise from Whimsy has generously donated the blog candy for this week's winner. One lucky participant will win a $20 gift certificate to shop in the online Whimsy Stamps store. For your

chance at that yummy candy, simply leave a link to your post using the Mister Linky Feature below by 7pm Thursday, March 5th. The winner will be picked by random that night.

And, that's not all....
Whimsy is currently having a Winter Sale to celebrate the passing of Winter and the coming of Spring. They need to clear out select Winter stamps to make room for the new Spring ones, coming soon! To take advantage of the sale, visit the online shop and save on select stamps, while supplies last!

Be sure to check out the DT's blustery samples in the post below!

Have fun stamping out the cold!!

Cold Winter Wind ~ SAMPLES

Cindy's Branching Out Card

Denise's Winter Wonderland Card

Emily Warmest Wishes Card

Erin's Snow Card

Jo's Wintry Card

Lauren's Wind Scrap Page

Lisa's Wishing Warmth Card

Marcea's Warm Wishes Card

Melissa's Warm Thoughts Card

3D Somethings Winner

Good Evening!

Thanks to all who joined in for our 3D somethings challenge. The entries were all awesome and the interpretations all different!

The winner of the blog candy donated by Alex is, as chosen by random.org....
Here are your random numbers: 53
Timestamp: 2009-02-26 07:51:41 EST

That's Chicken Coop Barb!

Congrats! Please contact Denise or Erin with your mailing info and we'll pass it along to Alex. She'll get that out to you as soon as possible.

Thanks again everyone! See you tomorrow for an all new Stamp Something challenge!

3D Somethings ~ CHALLENGE

Hi All, Happy Friday!

Thanks again to all of you who played along with last week's challenge and created yummy Chocolate Somethings! They were all wonderfully creative! And a big thanks to our DT member Lisa for donating that fabulous blog candy!

Are you ready for this week's challenge? Our design team member Alex is hosting this week and would like for everyone to create a 3D Something! Now, you can create anything you wish that has some 3 dimensional aspect to it. So, it can be an altered item or a box or bag you created or you can think in 3D with a fun card design or scrap book page! The possibilities are endless! Have fun!

For a chance to win the great blog candy donated by Alex, you need to create your 3D Something and post it on your blog, then comment here using the Mr. Linky feature by 7pm EST on Thursday, February 26th. Alex will choose one winner at random that evening.

The blog candy includes:

(1) a 6x6 package of Making Memories Kids Collection(2) Two packages of flower embellies(3) One new roll of American Crafts ribbon(4) A Mom's Day flower stamp(5) Bazzill fabric flowers

If you need some 3 dimensional inspiration, be sure to check out all the DT samples! Have fun stamping in 3D! :)

3D Somethings ~ SAMPLES

Alex's Chocolate Box

Cindy's Framed Art

Denise's Rainy Day Card

Emily's 3D Flower Card

Erin's Friend Card

Lauren's Welcome Card

Lisa's Thanks Cards

Marcea's 3D Present card

Melissa's Note Holder and Pen Set

Chocolate Somethings Winner!

WOW! I can't believe how many people played along with this last weeks challenge. I am so thrilled to see all the wonderful chocolate inspiration. Thank-you to each and everyone one of you who were up for the challenge and posted your cards here. I'm so excited to share this blog candy with you, unfortunately there is only one winner. So now here's what you have all been waiting for, the lucky winner is (Thanks to Random.org)......drum roll please......Entry #17!!! Val please email (lik@cinci.rr.com) me with your info so I can get out your package of goodies! Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another fun challenge hosted by another DT member, Alex!

Hugs, Lisa

Something Chocolate ~ CHALLENGE

Hi all and happy Friday!

Thanks to all of you who participated in our Valentines challenge last week, the creations were all lovely! A big thanks again as well to Katharina and Whiff of Joy for donating those two adorable stamps!

In keeping with the Valentine's ideas and seeing as Valentine's Day is tomorrow, we thought Chocolate would be a delicious challenge theme for this week. So, that said, create something with chocolate in mind. It could be a card made with chocolate colored papers or embellished with chocolate colored ribbons and flowers. Or you could make a project that actually uses some delicious chocolate confections....the ideas are endless and this challenge is open to your interpretation.

For a chance at this week's fabulous blog candy, which has been generously donated by our own DT member Lisa, please create your Chocolate Something and post it on your blog with a link to our site. Then comment on THIS post using the Mister Linky Feature by 7pm EST on Thursday, February 19th. We will draw one winner at random who will win everything you see in this photo....

Maya Road-Jewel Blossom Ribbon and Velvet Pleated Blossoms, DCWV Spring Brads, SEI Poppy Frames and Tags, Melissa Frances Vintage Transfers, AND a Melissa Frances Crystal Clear Stamp Set

Be sure to check out the beautiful and very chocolaty creations from the design team, they are all yum, yum, yummy!

So what are you waiting for....have fun creating in chocolate this week!

Chocolate Somethings - SAMPLES

Alex's Happy Heart Day Chocolate Box

Cindy's Chocolate Treat Pouch

Denise's Tote Treat Bag with Chocolate on the Side

Emily's Chocolate Love You Box

Erin's Chocolate Moose You Card

Jo's Yummy Card

Lauren's Chocolate Box

Lisa's Chocolate Kiss Card

Marcea's Card with Candy Treat

Marcea's Card (inside view)


Melissa's Chocolate Treat Box

Valentine's Somethings WINNER

WOW What a lot of Valentine's!! Thanks to everyone who participated, we loved seeing your creations.



This week's winner of the 2 Whiff of Joy Stamps is....................

Here are your random numbers:10
Timestamp: 2009-02-12 23:56:45 UTC



Who is....

10. Vicki (basement stamper)



Congrats Vicki......send me (Erin) an email with your mailing address and I'll get those right off to you:)

Something for your Valentine CHALLENGE

Well, I don't know about you, but I certainly feel like summer is on its way after seeing everyone's fabulous Summer Somethings creations last week. Thank you to everyone for sending a bit of sunshine and to Pink gem Designs for sponsoring!!

This week's challenge is Something for your Valentine. It can be a card, a gift, or some candy, whatever it is you are giving to your Valentine.

We are sponsored this week by Katharina of Whiff of Joy. She has generously donated 2 of her newest, cutest stamps for our lucky winner!! All you need to do is leave a link to your sample on THIS POST using the Mr. Linky feature by 7pm Thursday, February 12th and you'll have a chance of winning both of these stamps!!


Check out the Design Team samples in the next post for some ideas.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Something For Your Valentine ~ SAMPLES

Alex's Yummy Valentine

Cindy's Happy Heart Day card

Denise's Love You Card

Emily's Valentine's Card

Erin's Valentine Card

Jo's Valentine Card

Lauren's I Love You Card

Lisa's Hearts Card

Marcea's Valentine's Card

Melissa's Valentine's Card

Summer in Winter Winner

Hi All,

Thanks for all the rays of sunshine for last week's challenge! During this long cold winter your projects were wonderful to see. And a big thanks again to Pink Gem Designs for donating that super cute stamp.

The winner of the challenge as chosen by random.org is...
Here are your random numbers: 33
Timestamp: 2009-02-06 7:06:42 EST

That's Jackie! Jackie's Summer in Winter project can be seen here. Please contact us with your mailing info Jackie.

Thanks again everyone, see you tomorrow for a new Stamp Something challenge!