#TGIFCTD03 Winner!!!

Big Congrats to Kathryn for her win for last month's Throwdown Challenge!  Just in case you missed it, here's her gorgeous card:

 

We will not be having a Throwdown Challenge for September as we prepare for our year end extravaganza.  We will still be having our weekly challenges, so please come back on Friday to see what we're workin' with.  As always, thanks for stopping back and hope to see you soon!

#TGIFCTD03 Voting is Open!

 

 

Did you have fun following along with our third Throwdown Challenge?   Well now you have a chance to be a part of HISTORY! You pick the winner; here are the finalists:

Firstly, this week's finalist, Kathryn (Congratulations, Kathryn!):

 

Zoe

 

 

Marisa

 Lou

That's right, the finalists have been selected and now it's your turn to select the Winner!!  

Below are the links to the 4 finalists.  Just click the heart icon in the corner of the picture of the card that you like best and let your voice be heard!  Sound's fun?  Go ahead, click away!!

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#tgifctd03 - Last Call

It's the final week of this month's Throw Down challenge, so that means we have 2 more design team projects to share as well as announcing another awesome crafter that will be moving on to the finale!  Just in case you missed the introduction last week, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE

As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):

 

And here is our DTM inspiration:

Krista

 

Mercedes

 

 

& this weeks Design Team pick is Marisa Gunn!

 

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/31/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD03
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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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#TGIFCTD03 There's Still Time to Enter!!

It's week three of this month's challenge, so that means we have 2 more design team projects to share as well as another finalist out of our entries!  Just in case you missed the introduction last week, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE.

 

 
As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):
 

 

 

And here is our DTM inspiration:

 

Cathy

 

 

 Shannon 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a Design Team Pick from last week's entries...This winner will go to the finals at the end of the Throwdown!  Congrats to Lou Kitzelman!

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, more inspiration will come throughout the month, so subscribe or check back regularly!

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/31/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD03
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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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Double Duty - #TGIFCTD02 Winner Announcement and #TGIFCTD03 Week 2!

As the title of this post suggests, I am multi-tasking tonight. 

First off, we have the winner of #TGIFCTD02 to announce!  Remember, this is based on your votes, and YOU have picked the winner to be..... Holly Stene!! Congrats, Holly!  We'll be sending out your prize this week!

Yes, you read that correctly... Our Throwdown Challenge comes with an honest to goodness PRIZE!! As if bragging rights and an exclusive blog badge isn't enough...  So be sure to play along!  Like my momma always says...You cant win if you don't play!

Now down to business...

It's week two of this month's challenge, so that means we have 2 more design team projects to share as well as a finalist out of our entries!  Just in case you missed the introduction last week, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE.

 

 
As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):
 

 

 

And here is our DTM inspiration:

 

Jeanna

 

 Kim 

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a Design Team Pick from last week's entries...This winner will go to the finals at the end of the Throwdown!  Congrats to Zoe Tant!

 

 

 

 

Remember, more inspiration will come throughout the month, so subscribe or check back regularly!

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/31/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD03
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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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#TGIFCTD03 Brand New August Throwdown!

Ok who's ready for a Brand New Throw Down Challenge?!

 

 

 

Just in case you missed the introduction to how this challenge works check out our Throw Down page for all the deets.

Ok now that we are all up to date with the rules let's take a look at our new "Basket" ingredients...

Drum Roll....
 

 

 

 

 

Just to clarify for the items that say "or" you can only choose 1.

So NO to using Mint Macaron AND Pear Pizza.

We just wanted to give you additional choices so hopefully more of you can play along!

 

 

 Here is the pantry for you to use:

 

Now remember when your creating if its NOT on one of these lists then its OFF LIMITS!

 

So here are a couple fun cards our Designers have created-

 

Kaitlyn

 

 

Mercedes

So now the question remains "Are YOU Ready For A Throw Down?"

 

Make sure you check out both our Guideline and Throwdown pages for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

• Deadline for entries will be at 3pm PST on Monday 8/31/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD03
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

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#TGIFCTD02 Finale - You Pick The Winner!!!

 

Did you have fun following along with our second Throwdown Challenge?   Well now you have a chance to be a part of the finale! You pick the winner; here are the finalists:

Julie

Mary

Marlo

 And announcing our final finalist, Holly (Congrats!)

That's right, the finalists have been selected and now it's your turn to select the Winner!!  

Below are the links to the 4 finalists.  Just click the heart icon in the corner of the picture of the card that you like best and let your voice be heard!  Sound's fun?  Go ahead, click away!!

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#TGIFCTD02 - One More Chance!!!

It's the last week of this challenge, and we have another finalist along with a couple of Design Team Members' creations.  Just in case you missed the introduction, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE.

 
As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):
 

 

 

 

 

Here are our designers' cards: 

 

 

Kaitlyn

 

 

 

Mercedes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a Design Team Pick from last week's entries...This winner will go to the finals at the end of the Throwdown!  Congrats to Marlo DeVouge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, more inspiration will come throughout the month, so subscribe or check back regularly!

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/3/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD02
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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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#TGIFCTD02 - Celebrate Excellence!

It's week three of this challenge, and as promised we are introducing some more inspiration for our Throwdown Challenge!  Just in case you missed the introduction, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE.

 
As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):
 

 

 

Today we have cards from 2 of our veteran Designers, Cathy and Kim:

 

 

Cathy

 

 

Kim

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a Design Team Pick from last week's entries...This winner will go to the finals at the end of the Throwdown!  Congrats to Mary Smallwood!

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, more inspiration will come throughout the month, so subscribe or check back regularly!

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/3/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD02
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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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#TGIFCTD02 Week 2 - Step Right Up!

It's week two of this challenge, and as promised we are introducing some more inspiration for our Throwdown Challenge!  Just in case you missed the introduction last week, you can check the post HERE and/or the Throwdown Page HERE.

 
As a reminder, here is the Basket of items to use (pick at least 4):
 

 

 

Today we have cards from our Founding Father (Lol) and a Guest Designer:

 

Shannon Lane

Crush on Colour

 

James Weber

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a Design Team Pick from last week's entries...This winner will go to the finals at the end of the Throwdown!  Congrats to Julie Gearinger!

 

 

 

Remember, more inspiration will come throughout the month, so subscribe or check back regularly!

 

Every challenge needs players, and that's where you come in.

 

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

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 8/3/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD02
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• 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

July's Throw Down! #tgifctd02

It was hard to choose the four finalist from last months Throw Down (If you missed them just click HERE ) so we were glad that picking the winner was up to you all!

 

Well your votes are in & I am excited to announce the winner of last months challenge!

 

 

 

CONGRATS to Dana!

We will be sending her a card & a package of the new Classy Designer Buttons! 

 

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Ok who's ready for a Brand New Throw Down Challenge?!

 

Just in case you missed the introduction to how this challenge works check out our Throw Down page for all the deets.

Ok now that we are all up to date with the rules let's take a look at our "Basket" ingredients...

Drum Roll....

 

Just to clarify for the items that say "or" you can only choose 1.

So NO using Pool Party AND Soft sky.

We just wanted to give you additional choices so hopefully more of you can play along!

 

 

We have updated the "Pantry" for this month as well!

 

Now remember when your creating if its NOT on one of these lists then its OFF LIMITS!

 

So here are a couple fun cards our Designers have created-

 

Jeanna

 

Mercedes

 

So now the question remains "Are YOU Ready For A Throw Down?"

 

Make sure you check out both our Guideline and Throwdown pages for complete details, but here are a few things to keep in mind: 

• Deadline for entries will be at 12pm (noon) PST on Monday 7/27/15
• 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
• Projects that don't follow the guidelines will be disqualified!
• When sharing your project publicly, please use this hashtag- #TGIFCTD02
• Questions should be left in the comment section or emailed to jw@stampinstud.com
• Challengers can even post your cards on our FB page too!!  "Like us" while you're there :-)

An InLinkz Link-up