#tgifc88- Designer Spotlight

I may be totally biased but I think our Team is pretty freaking awesome so I'm excited to

Welcome YOU to this month's Designer Spotlight!

But before we announce which talented gal is up this month let's talk about another AWESOME crafter...Yep the winner of last weeks challenge...drum roll please...

Karo!

Kaitlyn is pretty awesome, let's get to know a little more about her.

1. Tell us about yourself: Graphic Designer. Paper Crafter. Dog Lover. Arrow Shooter. Sports Watcher. Michigander in Utah.

2. Three words that describe your style: Clean. Detailed. Fun.

3. Most awesome crafty moment: Being hired as a Concept Artist/Product Designer at Stampin' Up!. That means I design products (stamp sets, paper, etc.) and then play with the product to make samples for catalogs

4. What 2 Stampin' Up products could you not live with out: Big Shot. Heat Tool. 

I love all the amazing things you can create with a Big Shot and I'm always using my Heat Tool for embossing or drying watercolor.

5: Share one random fact about you:I'm a Ravenclaw.

Kaitlyn's Tip of the Day: Tip. Cluster! If I'm stuck on a project I just start clustering pieces together. I tend to build my cards from the top down by doing this.

So how does this new challenge work?

All you have to do is create something inspired by our spotlighted designer!

So use the picture above or visit her blog Create With Kaitlyn

  to find something that truly get your mojo going.

We would love to see what creation you chose so please link back to it if you can.

;)

~Now let's see how our Team was inspired~

Holly

Cathy

Chloe

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 1/5/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC88
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 1/6/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc87- Theme

We're dreaming of a PINK Christmas!!!

Do you dream of a pink Christmas?

This week we invite you to maybe step outside of the traditional and think pink!

Cathy

Jeanna

Ashley Van Camp

Bibi

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 12/29/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC87
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 12/30/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc86 Let It Snow!

Ready for some inspiration?

Oh the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Oh it doesn't show signs of stopping

And I brought some cards for stamping

The lights won't be turned way down low

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

We also want to give a warm shout out to our winner of last week's challenge -

Jo Hooper from the Crafty Crafter!

Here are our creations to help inspire you!  I hope you take a moment to play along this week!

Jeanna

Cathy

Chloe

Marisa

Holly

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 12/22/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC86
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 12/23/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc85- Sketch

This week is our sketch challenge week, and we are so happy that you are joining us. 

Before we check out the sketch, we are happy to announce that our designers LOVED Sarah Nell's entry from last week, and would like to congratulate her on being last week's winner! Make sure you check out her card on our Winner's Circle page!

Ok, so sometimes sketches are pretty straight forward and not really a challenge, and sometimes they make you think a little more. This might be one of those! Check out this fun sketch.

Elizabeth Price

Rochelle Blok

Kaitlyn Zumbach

Ashley Van Camp

Bibi Cameron

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 12/15/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC85
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 12/16/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc84 - Color Challenge

            

Another month has begun,

guess that means it's time for some 

COLOR FUN!

Before we get to our designers projects this week - let's give a shout out to our winner of last week's challenge - Nandini from Mumbai, India!

This combo really lends itself to Christmas, but maybe a fun out of the box idea? What do you think? 

Cathy

Jeanna

Chloe

Holly

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 12/08/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC84
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 12/09/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

An InLinkz Link-up

#tgifc83- Designers Spotlight

I may be totally biased but I think our Team is pretty freaking awesome so I'm excited to

Welcome YOU to this month's Designer Spotlight!

But before we announce which talented gal is up this month let's talk about another AWESOME crafter...Yep the winner of last weeks challenge...drum roll please...

Congrats Elizabeth Gross!

Now its time to honor the Uh Mazing...

CATHY CAINES!

Let's get to know a little more about Cathy, shall we?!

1. Tell us about yourself: Canadian Mom of two trying very very hard to manage my house operations.  An accountant by day for a family business and crafter by night.  I love everything social media and I try not to sweat the small stuff. Living life in a world of chaos but embracing it all.

2. Three words that describe your style: Clean. Simple. White. Easy.  Yes. Easy.

3. Most awesome crafty moment: Getting selected for the 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team and getting the cover of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. #blessed #toottoot

4. What 2 Stampin' Up products could you not live with out: Basic Pearls... yeah. Obviously. The Frosty Sequins too but I think the Stitched Dies are going to take the cake... Honourable Mention to the retired banner punch and rotary date stamp, which I will never give up.

5: Share one random fact about you: I really think that the most important question of the day is... "what's for supper"? What exactly does that say about me, I wonder? Huh.

Cathy's Tip of the Day: Keep it simple, silly.  Clean and simple can be as beautiful as multi layers. Don't over think. All you need is a beautiful stamp and a beautiful sentiment.

_______________________________

So how does this new challenge work?

All you have to do is create something inspired by our spotlighted designer!

So use the picture above or visit her blog @inthecatcave.com

  to find something that truly get your mojo going.

We would love to see what creation you chose so please link back to it if you can.

;)

~Now let's see how our Team was inspired~

Elizabeth Price

Rochelle Blok

Bibi

Jeanna

Ashley Van Camp

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 12/01/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC83
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 12/02/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc82-Inspiration

Welcome to #TGIFC82, we think we have the perfect inspiration for you this week - hope that you'll play along!

We have some exciting news here at #TGIF. Please welcome our newest Design Team Member, the talented MARISA GUNN. Marisa is a former, multi-year Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team member and we think she will make a perfect addition to our team! Please take a moment to say hi and check out her amazing blog!

Before we get to this week's inspiration, we'd like to take a moment to recognize Amy as our winner for #TGIFC81! You can check out her card on our Winner's Circle Page

Ho! for the leaves that eddy down, Crumpled yellow and withered brown, Hither and yonder and up the street And trampled under the passing feet; Swirling, billowing, drifting by, With a whisper soft and a rustling sigh, Starting aloft to windy ways, Telling the coming of bonfire days.

Grace Strickler Dawson

Marisa

Jeanna

Cathy Caines | In the Cat Cave

Chloe Evans

Holly

Krista

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 11/25/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC82
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 11/18/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

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#tgifc81- Sketch

Welcome to our monthly Sketch Challenge for November!

We hope that this sketch will ignite some creativity inside and that you will join us for a little papercrafting fun this week! This one lends itself to a LOT, and we can not wait to see what YOU do with it.

Before you head off let's announce the winner of the color challenge...

Jan Clothier!!!

Cathy Caines

Jeanna

Bibi 

Elizabeth Price

Ashley Van Camp

Kaitlyn 

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 11/17/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC81
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 11/18/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

An InLinkz Link-up

#tgifc80- Color

Another month has begun,

guess that means it's time for some 

COLOR FUN!

These colors come from the amazing Petals and Paisley Designer Series Paper! It is so lovely, it was easy to be inspired. Check out what our designers came up with for you this week.

Cathy Caines

Jeanna

Krista Frattin

Holly

Of course, the beauty of a challenge site is that you not only get to see what the Designers have made but you also get to play along!

You should go and check out our Guideline page for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

Deadline for entries will be at 10am PST on Thursday 11/10/16

• Uploaded projects need to be direct linked to your blog, Facebook, or other on line gallery.
• Please post the TGIFChallenge graphic on your blog and link back to our site
• Your project MUST be new and inspired by our challenge parameters
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this weeks hashtag- #TGIFC80
• Winning project(s) will be posted on next week's challenge and placed on our Winner's Circle on Friday 11/11/16
• Questions should be left in the comment section
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

 Now show us what you've got!!

An InLinkz Link-up