New launch and a contest...

Hi Everyone,

We're celebrating the launch of the new website for The Stampsmith. So, it's contest time! Guess what stamp/stamp sheet I've used on my card in this post, leave a comment and play along for a chance to win! The winner will be announced on Oct. 9th.

To celebrate the grand opening, Estelle, the owner of The Stampsmith, has kindly offered to give everyone a 10% discount starting Saturday morning (Oct. 8th) and ending Sunday evening Oct. 9th). The discount code is TENOFF, so just put that in at checkout. Happy shopping!

Hope you decide to play along in the fun!

Hugs,
Julie

Celebrating The Stampsmith Grand Opening

Hi everyone....

Here is my little creation in celebration of the Grand Opening of the new Stampsmith on-line store and the weekend sale!  Visit the new Stampsmith store to find the name of the stamp I have used in my creation.  Leave a comment on this post naming the stamp for your chance to win!  The winner will be announced Sunday, October 9th!
Good luck!!

Congratulations!

The Scholar - Stampsmith Celebration

Hi

The Stampsmith competition is underway and it would be wonderful to have as many of you as possible participate in the fun to help Estelle celebrate the launch of the new The Stampsmith on-line store.

Normally I would list the stamps I used in my artwork but no, there will be no clues and no help from me! All I will reveal is that I used three different stamps on my card. More details of this card are on my Blog, Adorn.

A little reminder that from Saturday 8th October until Sunday evening Estelle is offering a 10% discount. All you need do is use the discount code TENOFF at checkout.

Have fun and Good Luck!

Wishes

Lynne

Stampsmith Celebration With a Sale and Prizes

Hi Smithies!
For the New Store Launch Celebration Sale and Contest, I have made a 10" square piece of wall art.  I used two different stamps in my project.    The base of the project is an artist's canvas that I painted with acrylic paints.    The center piece was stamped and glued to the canvas.  

For  more detailed instructions, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.   Good Luck with the contest!!
Karen McAlpine

Celebration Contest

Hi there,

I have used 1 Stampsmith stamp on my card, can you find it and name it? Go to The Stampsmith website to find the stamp, and come back here and leave a comment guessing which stamp it is.

Good luck everyone,

Kim

A Day At My Favorite Place! Celebration Contest

Hello everyone,
This is my first official blog post for the Stampsmith Design team! I am terribly nervous about it and excited at the same time.  This post is in conjunction with the celebration over Estelle's new site.  It is wonderful and you should all take the time to drop over and check it out!
As part of her celebration, Estelle is offering a 10% discount on an order beginning Saturday October 8, 2011 and ending Sunday October 9, 2011.  The discount code is TENOFF and you add that during check out.
I really enjoy the beach and it made me a little sad to create with this as it has turned terribly cold here in Nova Scotia and I think that my beach days for the year are done.
Thanks for peeking in!

~Mel~

All Dolled Up - Stampsmith Celebration

All dolled up for the newly designed Stampsmith Store!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians! It's turkey time! We're having ours with family on Sunday, so I'll have Monday to sleep and maybe get a little inky!

Very exciting news about the redesign of Estelle's online store, The Stampsmith. Awesome site, very user friendly! To celebrate, Estelle is offering a 10% discount starting Saturday morning, October 8th and ending Sunday evening, October 9th. The discount code is TENOFF, when you're ready to checkout. I've used one Stampsmith stamp in my card. Can you find the stamp I used in the store? Leave a comment on this post naming the stamp or sheet name for your chance to win 1 full sheet of stamps and 1 single stamp! Who doesn't like rubber? The winner will be announced Sunday, October 9th. You can't win if you don't play!

Debbie

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Hi All,
Happy World Card Making Day everyone!!
(It should be noted that this was created last Saturday)

Today brings a new Stampsmith Challenge theme of Halloween! Starting today (October 1, 2011), you will now have an entire month to join The Stampsmith Challenge by creating a project featuring at least one Stampsmith stamp! One random winner will select their favorite full sheet of Stampsmith rubber valued at $21 at the end of every month!

Congratulations to Estelle on her new Stampsmith On-Line Store - there's so much new to see - an interactive catalog with online ordering, tips and tricks, a beautiful gallery and much more!!

Again, I would like to say how honored I am to be given this opportunity to be part of this talented team.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful creative week!
Thanks for peeking in!

~Mel~

A Dog Named Boo

Happy Halloween....WOOF!

   I'm in the Halloween spirit! How about you? This little guy is already for his treats, and I'm sure he can do a lot of tricks!
   This pup and the word, "WOOF!" is from the Puppies sheet at the newly designed, user friendly, Stampsmith Store. They also carry a Halloween sheet of images and words, but you can turn any stamp into anything you want or need!
  Don't forget to visit the Stampsmith Challenge where the October challenge is Halloween. To be eligible for the prize at the end of October, you must include at least one Stampsmith stamp. So get crackin'! You can't win if you don't play!


Debbie
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Timeless Elegance

This stunning image is from Flappers #1. She exudes timeless elegance.

I painted the image with watercolours so that her dress and flowers would co-ordinate with the colours of the hanging.

To add vintage charm I used vintage lace and a vintage button was stitched to the large fabric bloom. For sparkle a faux diamante buckle was threaded through some picot edged ribbon.

A gentle reminder that the Hallowe'en challenge is underway over at TSC Blog ( link on the sidebar). The DT always enjoy viewing the artwork that is entered so why not show us your interpretation of Hallowe'en. All rules are on the challenge blog but I will add this note, you must include at least one Stampsmith stamp in your artwork. It is worthwhile entering as there is a random prize draw which is excellent.

Wishes

Lynne

Puppy taking time to smell the flowers

I have an adorable little puppy to share with you today from the Puppies stamp sheet from The Stampsmith. I can see giving this card with the inside saying, "How can you be mad at this cute face?" lol :) Or, you could use the saying, "Take time to smell the flowers" or simply "Thinking of You." The possibilities are endless or based on your interpretation. That's what I love about seeing everyone's artwork. There are so many takes on one image, from whimsical to elegant depending on your embellishments and choice of colours.

Here's a close up of the puppy. How cute is he, taking time to smell the flowers? :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Halloween Dress-Up Fun

OK, I have a funny take on my Halloween card for our latest challenge over on The Stampsmith Challenge. I'm not big into making scary Halloween cards, but you can always use other stamps for the theme and turn them in a Halloween card, by pretending they're in costume and by adding a funny saying.

In my card, I chose to work with a photstamp of Marilyn, dressed up as a 'Naughty Baker'. Isn't this fun? :) Now, why don't you come and play along with us? Show us your creations, using at least one image from The Stampsmith and upload it to the challenge linky.

*Just an update, we've made a change to The Stampsmith Challenge and it'll be now be only a monthly challenge announced on the first of each month. This way it gives you the entire month to create something and get a pic of it to us. It needs to include at least one stamp from The Stampsmith. There will be one lucky winner drawn at the end of every month for a full sheet of Stampsmith rubber - a $21 value!

If you don't have any Stampsmith stamps of your own, but would like to play along, you can always contact Estelle to order a single or two. Single stamps are only $6 and Estelle has exceptionally fast service and very reasonable shipping rates. That way, you can play along for a chance to win more!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Halloween Challenge Scariness

Hi Smithies!
Happy World Card Making Day!  It is also the first day of the new STAMPSMITH CHALLENGE.  The theme is HALLOWEEN.  Click over to the Stampsmith Challenge site and link up your Halloween projects.  You have all month to get your project ready.   Here are my Design Team projects using the scary guy from the Halloween Set.

For complete instructions, head over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I have lots of World Card Making Day projects posted.  Hope you have a super weekend!
Karen McAlpine

Halloween Bling! TSC23

Happy Halloween Dahling!

Hey! Look at me! Very excited to be a part of a fabulous DT for an awesome rubber stamp company, The Stampsmith! Thank you Kim for the invite, and to Estelle a wonderful creative lady!

Karen has asked us to get into the Halloween spirit, so The Stampsmith Challenge for the month of October is "Halloween". To be eligible for a gift card to The Stampsmith Store, art projects must have a least one Stampsmith stamp. Bling is available at the newly designed Stampsmith Store for only $6.00!

What a temptress she is! Vampire, perhaps? Or witch?

The Stampsmith Store does have an awesome  Halloween rubber stamp sheet.  You should check it out. Thanks for stopping by and get started on that Halloween project and join in! You can't win if you don't play! Challenges are the 1st of every month. Get inky!

Debbie
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Her Menacing Way (TSC#23)

There is a new challenge theme over at TSC with our lovely host Karen selecting Hallowe'en as the theme. Hallowe'en is slightly outwith my comfort zone but that is the fun with challenges. For my DT sample I used the witch from the Wizard of Oz plate.

She was stamped with Archival Coffee, Sepia and a touch of plate to add depth to her cloak. More details available on my Blog, Adorn.

We would love to see your interpretation of Hallowe'en. All details for participating are on the challenge site (see sidebar for link). There are a couple of changes to the rules:-

. you now have the entire month to join The Stampsmith Challenge with a new challenge theme being set on the 1st of each month.

. your artwork must feature at least one Stampsmith stamp.

So whether you like the dark side of Hallowe'en or Too Cute to Spook we want to see your Spooktacular artwork.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Lynne x

Autumn Inspiration

It's quickly approaching my favorite time of the year and with cooler weather on it's way, Lynn has challenged us with an 'Autumn' creation for the current Stampsmith Challenge. I used the sunflower from the Botanica stamp sheet from The Stampsmith as shown below. I stamped the sunflower and coloured it in with my Copics, then I carefully cut out all the petals with a good set of scissors. I call it my scissor-therapy time. Funny how I find it so relaxing to use cut out intricate designs. :)

Botanica Stamp Sheet

You've still got a few days, so come'on and play along with us and join in on the fun! Upload your creation using at least one stamp from The Stampsmith to the The Stampsmith Challenge blog for a chance to win a $10.00 gift certificate for The Stampsmith Shop from the lovely, Estelle! I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Hi Everyone,

It's been a long time since I have had anything to share on The Stampsmith Blog. It feels so good to be creating again. I just received this both stamps used on this card, and couldn't wait to get the stamps inky. Shirley just brings back memories from when I was a kid, and watching tv with my Grandparents. 

The sentiment can be found on this plate - Say It Like Is Is. You can contact Estelle about the other if you wish, her email is in the sidebar.

I am so excited and happy for Estelle, the owner of The Stampsmith! Her new website is just beautiful, you should really stop by and have a look HERE! Not only are her gorgeous stamps easy to find and view, there are such beautiful cards in the gallery.

Thank you so much for stopping by today,

Kim

She's A Star

Audrey always exudes timeless elegance. Using the single unmounted image of Audrey I worked with the classic colour scheme of black and white with a hit of pink. Stamping onto pearlescent paper adds a touch of glamour. Pearls were added to create a necklace and of course jet for an ear-ring!

Two cinema tickets were threaded through a florist's pin.

To make this into a hanging a string of faux pearls was attached with black ribbon.

I would like to share a second project, this time a card.

This time Audrey is stamped directly onto pattern paper. I selected this paper as it has subtle print of cameras. On the hanging I used Style from Say It With Flair plate and again I reached for this plate to select Bring Out The Star In You. Can you see that I used this stamp to also create a pattern around the edge of the card, this is when stamps come into their own, selecting a part of an image to form a pattern. A camera embellishment and polka dot ribbon tie in with the theme.

Once again I dressed Audrey up, this time she has left her pearls at home in favour for gemstones!

Lynne x

Lulu Loves Chocolate...

I have a fun pop art style card to share with you today using the Lulu stamp from The Stampsmith. Lulu is sold as a single stamp, which includes the thought bubbles and is quite large at about 4" x 5.5".

I cut her out and added the sentiment, 'Who needs a man When you can have chocolate' from the Say It Like It Is stamp sheet.

My project is 8" x 8". I made it a bit larger than I normally do, just because the main focal image was quite large and I wanted room to embellish with lots of bling. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this...my hubby might get offended if I put it up in my house, although I think the sentiment is super funny! :) I do love chocolate, but not sure if I like it more than him. On a funny note, my kids have always told us they like us more than a chocolate donut! That's quite a compliment, eh? lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Celebrating the New Store Site with Halloween Fun

Hi Smithies!!
Well, if you have not heard yet, I will tell you!  Estelle of the Stampsmith has launched the New Stampsmith Store Web site.  To help her celebrate, I am posting this frightfully fun Black Cat Card.  All the stamps are from the Halloween Full sheet.

And here is the fun card I made.

For complete a close up, instructions, and materials list click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  

Congrats, Estelle, on the launch of the super cool new store site!!!
Karen McAlpine

More Stampsmith Inspiration

Hi Everyone,
Karen here!  To celebrate the upcoming grand opening of The Stampsmith's new Web site, I am posting some projects to get the creative spirit going!   The first project uses stamps from the Paris Full Sheet.

The second project uses several stamps from the Audrey Hepburn Sheet.

Audrey Again!

And here, I have used stamps from the Those were the Days Full Sheet.

How about a little Christmas fun with Lucy?  The image is from the Lucy Full Sheet.  

And, we can't forget one of my favorite images, Coffee Gal!

That should give you lots of ideas.  As you can see, these images work well for all types of cards...Holidays included.  Hope you have a great day!!

Karen

Celebrating Autumn

Here is a project created for The Stampsmith Challenge this week featuring a them of Autumn Delights! We'd love you to join in the fun - drop on by!
Thank you for visiting!
Val :)

Image from the My Honey Sheet

When She Smiles You Feel Loved

This week I have selected a stamp from the Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2. This is a generous sized stamp, as are the majority of The Stampsmith stamps but I wanted to add some stamped elements so I used stamps from Paris and Say It With Flair plates. A couple of detail photographs are on my personal blog, Adorn.

Have a wonderful week.

Lynne x

The Kiss

I made this card for my hubby. We'll be celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary soon, and I figured this image would be perfect. The image I used is called "The Kiss' and it's sold as a single by The Stampsmith. The sentiment, I Love You,' is also from The Stampsmith from the 'Say it Like it is' stamp plate.

Here's a closeup of the lovely couple.
Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

She Dreamt With Her Eyes Open

I have so many favourites when it comes to The Stampsmith stamps with Maude always included in my Top 10.

This hanging was created as a DT sample for a recent challenge theme of Faux Technique over at The Stampsmith Challenge site. Each month we have two new themes, the latest theme is Autumn which I have the honour of hosting. If you have not joined in the fun before let me tell you that everyone is welcome.

On the 1st of each month the challenge is open to any stamp company so don't let it be an excuse that you cannot participate because you don't own any of The Stampsmith stamps. For the challenge on the 15th of each month we stipulate that at least one of The Stampsmith stamps must appear on your artwork. For each challenge theme there is a random winner selected to win $10 voucher for The Stampsmith store.

To link up your artwork it must be to the challenge site and not this blog. All details are available at the challenge site. Good Luck! Lynne x