12.28.2010

HSS Bring on the Bling Challenge #48

This week we have a challenge where you can let your shiny and glittery self run wild and create a project with lots of bling. Now is the time to use all your gemstones, pearls, shiny brads, glitter and create a project to make you wear sunglasses! We can't wait to see your shiny creations. Remember you can use any brand of products.


Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEW project.
Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contest or Artists' P icks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into theInLinkzbelow.


For this challenge please use
KEYWORD HSSBLING48 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note theHSSChallenge and provide a link back to the HSSsite in your post.

InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY,January 3rd.InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, January 4th for a NEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 4th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!

~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~

Minnie Cieslak




Erin Gonzales







HSS Sketch Challenge #47 Artist Picks

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Sketch Challenge. The submissions although few were beautiful and we appreciate those that did participate. Congratulations to the following amazing artists.




Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


12.21.2010

HSS Sketch Challenge #47

This week we have a sketch challenge. This sketch was featured in the December Success Magazine. This magazine is exclusively for Stampin' Up! demonstrators. It's a very interesting sketch and we can't wait to see your projects. Use the sketch below to create a card, scrapbook page or 3D item. Remember you can use any brand of products to create your projects. Here's this week's sketch challenge.

Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to yourNEW project.
Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into theInLinkzbelow.


For this challenge please use
KEYWORD HSSSC46 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note theHSS Challenge and provide a link back to the HSSsite in your post.

InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY,December 27th.InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, December 28th for aNEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 28th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!
~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~

Erin Gonzales

Minnie Cieslak


Minnie Cieslak


Amy Lazzell

Genevieve Valdes





HSS Snowflake Theme Challenge #46 Artist Picks

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Snowflake Theme Challenge. All of the submissions were beautiful. We had a difficult time selecting the artist picks. Congratulations to the following amazing artists.


Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!

12.14.2010

HSS Snowflake Theme Challenge #46

Welcome to our Snowflake theme challenge. Create a project with snowflakes as your inspiration. You're welcome to use any brand of products to create your project. We're looking forward to seeing what you create.


Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEWproject.

Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into the InLinkz below.


For this challenge please use
KEYWORD HSSCTC46 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSSChallenge and provide a link back to the HSS site in your post.

InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, December20th.InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, December 21st for a NEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 21st to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!

~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~

Introducing our newest design team member, Amy Lazzell. She just became a SU demonstrator and is now a member of Genevieve's Circle of Friends SU team. Amy is a very talented stamper and is excited to share her love of stamping. She enjoys paper crafting and is crazy about punches. Please help us to welcome her by leaving a comment.



Erin Gonzales


Minnie Cieslak

Minnie Cieslak






HSS Color Splash Challenge #45 Artist Picks

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's Color Splash Challenge. It was not easy picking the winners from all the wonderful projects that we received and we Congratulate the following amazing artists.




Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!

Each week 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!!

12.07.2010

HSS Color Splash Challenge #45

This week we have a rich color palette - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Early Espresso. The colors are perfect for this time of year. Can you believe we are now in the holiday season!? Where did the year go?! For this challenge you can use Very Vanilla or Whisper White as another neutral color to complete your palette. You're welcome to use any brand of products to create your project. We're looking forward to seeing what you create.

Here are the details for this week's challenge.

Use the InLinkz below to provide a DIRECT LINK to your NEWproject.

Please note that incorrect links are not eligible for contest or Artists' Picks and will be deleted.
TIP for creating a DIRECT LINK: after you have posted your project on your blog simply click on the post title, copy the URL info listed in your search bar and paste it into the InLinkz below.


For this challenge please use
KEYWORD HSSCS45 when uploading your project to public galleries. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would kindly note the HSS Challenge and provide a link back to the HSS site in your post.

InLinkz will close at NOON CST on MONDAY, December 13th.InLinkz will not allow submissions to be added once the time frame has expired. BUT meet back here on Tuesday, December 14th for aNEW Challenge **AND** Artists' Picks announcements for the prior weeks challenges. So be sure to meet back here on Tuesday the 14th to see if your project was an Artists' Pick!!!

~Now for some inspiration from our Design Team~



Minnie Cieslak

HSS Perfect Setting Challenge #44 Artist Pick

Thank you to Lindsay who participated in last week's Theme Challenge. Although she was the only participant we felt her project should be acknowledged because it was so cute. Congratulations Lindsay!



Each TUESDAY we announce the Artists' Picks for the prior week's challenge. The winner receives a special badge to display on their blog to announce that they were a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick!!


Each week 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!!