6.30.2015

HSS Inspiration Challenge #215 - DT Call - Welcome our new DT member

Before we introduce the challenge we have a few announcements.  

Introducing our newest design team member Linda Gilmore.  



Linda has been paper crafting since she decoupaged ballerinas on a cigar box at age 9. She has been stamping and crafting for years, and loves to mix Stampin' Up! products with other materials and images to create a unique look.  She loves trading ideas with other creative people and is excited about the creative challenge of the design team. 
We are very happy to have her on our team and invite you to please stop by her gallery on Splitcoast Stampers and leave a comment to welcome her. 


Design Team Call

We are looking to expand our DT X 5.  If you would like to join our DT please submit 3 different paper craft projects created with any brand.  For example, card, scrap book page, gift tag, gift bag, 3d item, decorative, etc.  Submissions deadline is Sunday, August 2nd, 11 PM CST.  Please email your projects in an email or via Dropbox or gallery link include Subject line: DT Call 2015

The basic requirements of a DT member;
  1. Serve for at least 6 months
  2. Create a papercraft project every two weeks for our challenges
  3. Comment on challenge entries 
Now on to this week's challenge...

Inspiration Challenge # 215
This week we have an inspiration challenge.  Use the photos below to inspire your project.  There's plenty in the photos below to spark your creativity.  

Guidelines To Play Along:
  • You may use ANY BRAND of products to create your project. 
  • Traditional paper crafting and digital projects are welcome.
  • Use keyword HSSIC215 when uploading to public galleries.
  • We would appreciate a link back to our HSS site.
  • Incorrect links are not eligible and will be deleted.
  • INLINKZ will close at noon (CST) Monday, July 13, 2015
  • Artist Picks will be announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2015
  • Join us for a new challenge every other Tuesday. 
  • PLEASE be kind and TURN OFF your word verification, THANK YOU!


HSS Sketch Challenge #214 Artist Picks

A big thank you to everyone who played along with our sketch challenge!  We loved seeing all of the amazing projects!  Congratulations to the following artist picks!

 http://stampinfunwithdiana.blogspot.com/2015/06/hand-stamped-sentiments-sketch.html
 http://stampingwithjuliegearinger.blogspot.com/2015/06/casting-all-your-cares-throwback-to-50s.html
 
http://stitchesandsmudges.blogspot.com/2015/06/bluebirds-make-me-smile.html

Every other TUESDAY we announce the Artist Picks for the prior two week's challenge. The winners receive a special badge to display on their blog to announce they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick.


 

Every two weeks you have the chance to play along. We'd love to see your creativity. Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!

6.16.2015

HSS Sketch Challenge #214

Guidelines To Play Along:
  • You may use ANY BRAND of products to create your project.
  • Use keyword HSSSC214 when uploading to public galleries.
  • We would appreciate a link back to our HSS site.
  • Incorrect links are not eligible and will be deleted.
  • INLINKZ will close at noon (CST) Monday, June 29th, 2015
  • Artist Picks will be announced on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015
  • Join us for a new challenge every other Tuesday. 
  • PLEASE be kind and TURN OFF your word verification, THANK YOU!


HSS Color Challenge #213 Artist Picks

Wow!  Thanks for taking the plunge and joining us for our color splash challenge.  There were so many amazing projects.  Congratulations to the following artist picks!

*Vicki*

Kathy Schweinfurth

Melanie R
Every other TUESDAY we announce the Artist Picks for the prior two week's challenge. The winners receive a special badge to display on their blog to announce they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick.






 






Every two weeks you have the chance to play along. We'd love to see your creativity. Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!

6.02.2015

HSS Color Challenge #213





Guidelines To Play Along
  • You may use ANY BRAND of products to create your project.
  • Use keyword HSSCC213 when uploading to public galleries.
  • We would appreciate a link back to our HSS site.
  • Incorrect links are not eligible and will be deleted.
  • INLINKZ will close at noon (CST) Monday, June 15th, 2015
  • Artist Picks will be announced on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
  • Join us for a new challenge every other Tuesday. 
  • PLEASE be kind and TURN OFF your word verification, THANK YOU!

HSS Sketch Challenge #212 Artist Picks

So many beautiful projects were submitted for our sketch challenge.  We enjoyed visiting  your projects and seeing how you interpreted the sketch.  Congratulations to the following artist picks!
Melanie R

You've Got This

Kathie Durgan
Every other TUESDAY we announce the Artist Picks for the prior two week's challenge. The winners receive a special badge to display on their blog to announce they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick.








 




Every two weeks you have the chance to play along. We'd love to see your creativity. Check out today's newest post to see what challenge we have this week!