#SSINKCS36 ~ August Card Sketch Challenge

August Color Challenge Winner

Congrats to:

Deborah of DebsCardCreations

Check out this great card sketch that we've been challenged with for August! It's the perfect inspiration for any type of card. We'd love to see what this challenge INKspires you to do. Link up your project at the bottom of this post and grab the badge from the right. Make sure to come back on Sunday afternoon to vote for your favorite! Tell your friends and family!

If you choose to post your card to a gallery, use #SSINKCS36.

You will have until 12pm CST on Sunday, August 14th to link up your creation. Voting will take place from 12pm to 5pm CST. The winner will be announced on August 15th!

Our weekly challenges:

1st Monday ~ Color

2nd Monday ~ Sketch

3rd Monday ~INKspiration

4th Monday ~ Technique

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Melissa Stout ~ The Stamp Doc

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Cheryl Hamilton- Create With Cheryl

Our designers came up with some fabulous cards using today's sketch! We would love for you to play along with us too! 

An InLinkz Link-up

Sympathy Cards

Our designer today have Sympathy Cards to share with you today. While I know I don't like the thought of needing a sympathy card a hand made card can make a difference in the life of those grieving. It can express just the right word during a difficult and show just how much you care about the family. Do you have any Sympathy cards on hand if not then why not CASE a few of the cards the team have prepared. Thank you for stopping by and happy pinning.

 

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Make your own DSP with Stamps

Stampin'Up! offers a lot of variety when it comes to their Designer Series Paper but sometimes there just isn't the color or print that you need to make that perfect project. One solution to that would be to make your own using stamp and stamp pads. Our designer team has made their own DSP today and they have a wide variety of samples to share with you.  We hope you enjoy our cards today and that you are INKspired to stamp some DSP of your own.

 

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

 

 

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp.

Shine On with Gold, Silver, and Copper

Sometimes our projects just need a little something extra, something shiny maybe, perhaps sparkly?  Stampin' Up! has lots of great accessories to make your creation really shine.  We have all sorts of metallic accents.  From ribbon, to sequins to embossing powders and specialty paper, we have the perfect additions to take your project to the next level!  Check out how our designers have incorporated gold, silver and copper in their projects and be sure to head over to each blog for a closer look and let us know what you think!

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp

Quick and Easy

I have heard it time and time again.  People love the idea of stamping and creating but they just don't have the time.  Well fear not, we have some great quick and easy projects to INKspire you on this fabulous Friday!  Sometimes all you need is a great stamp set, a fabulous piece of Designer Series Paper, a fun die cut or a special embellishment like a doily or some pretty washi tape.  And of course Stampin' Up! has all those things and more!      

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Darcy Johnson ~ Dj's Stampin' Place

Cheryl Hamilton - Create With Cheryl

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Beach Themed Cards

It is July and summer is here with that comes thoughts of Beach Vacations and warm tropical winds. Even if you can't make it to a tropical island our team of designers have cards that will make it seem like you are there. So enjoy the cards and hopefully you will be transported to a warm beach with sand in your toes.  

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

 Melissa Stout ~ The Stamp Doc

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Walking on Sunshine

The end of June means that we come to the end of a Design Team term and we are losing a few of our great Design Team Members.  We are so sad to see these Designers leave us: Heidi, Donna, Breelin, Jennifer C., Leanne, Dawn and Kim.  We will miss creating with you and wish you well in all you do!

We are in the heat of summer and that means SUNSHINE!  I have been spending a lot of days at the pool with my kiddos and doing other summer activities outside.  Today a few of our Design Team Members created a little bit of sunshine for you!  Be sure to stop by each of their blogs today to leave them some love.

Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Heidi Boos ~ Stuck on Stampin'

Melissa Stout~ The Stamp Doc

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

In our next post you will meet a few of our NEW Design Team Members!  You won't want to miss meeting them!!

Anything but a card!

Good Morning Happy Stampers!!

We hope you are thoroughly enjoying this first FULL day of Summer!!  It's hard to believe that June is seriously half over.  Where did the time go?

This just means that it is time for another edition of "not another card."

We asked some of our Designers to come up with some cute and creative items that were not cards.  This time of year we have a LOT of extra parties, showers, weddings, etc... and sometimes a card just doesn't cut it!  And what better way to add some cuteness to a gift or home decor than with your Stampin' Up! products!

Be sure to check out the Designer's blog and see how she created such cuteness!!

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Favorite NEW DSP!!

New Catalog time means that we get to show off a lot of our NEW favorite items!  Today we are showcasing our favorite NEW Designer Series Papers!  You won't want to miss what the Design Team has for you!  Be sure to visit their blogs to learn more about their favorite DSP!

Leanne Johnson ~ Literally My Joy

Favorite New DSP: Serene Scenery

Pamela Wu ~ Stinky Tofu

Favorite New DSP: Affectionately Yours DSP

 

Melissa Stout ~ The Stamp Doc

Favorite New DSP:  Festive Birthday

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts 

Favorite New DSP - Festive Birthday

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Favorite New DSP:   Pop of Pink

Retiring Products~ Farewell

Today is May 25th. Why am I tell you this? Because there is only one week left to purchase all the retiring items; the stamp sets, colors, punches, card stock, designer series paper and Big Shot items. Six of our designers have created some beautiful cards to share their favorite retiring items with you. Take a look at the cards and then hurry and place your order before it is to late.

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana

Kathy Alt ~ Kathy's Stamping World

Heidi Boos ~ Stuck on Stampin'

Leanne Johnson ~ Literally My Joy