2018 Holiday Catalog Showcase

Welcome to the 2018 Holiday Catalog Showcase Blog Hop!

This month, we are celebrating the AMAZING, BRAND NEW products from Stampin' Up!'s 2018 Holiday Catalog. The catalog sales period stated September 5 and ends January 2.  Be sure to have your wish list handy, because our design team has whipped up some spectacular ideas!

1. Cindy Elam Winter Woods - https://www.heartsdelightcards.com/2018/09/my-inky-friends-holiday-catalog-showcase.html
2. Mary Haugen Wishing You Well - http://centerstagestamping.com/2018/09/14/inky-friends-201…catalog-showcase/
3. Twila Davis Dashing Deer - https://stampalittlelonger.blogspot.com/2018/09/my-inky-friends-2018-holiday-catalog.html
4. Michelle O'Keefe Roberts Beautiful Blizzard - http://www.paperconversation.com/2018/09/inky-friends-holiday-catalog-showcase-beautiful-blizzard.html
5. Sarah Wills Signs of Santa - https://sarahsinkspot.com/2018/09/my-inky-friends-holiday-catalog-showcase-featuring-signs-of-santa
6. Rhonda Reynolds Griffin Spirited Snowmen https://thestampinbunny.blogspot.com/2018/09/spirited-snowmen-inky-friends-stampin.html
7. Sara Mattson-Blume- Alpine Adventure https://www.lilyinkpad.com/2018/09/my-inky-friends-2018-holiday-catalog.html
8. Tanya Boser- Takeout Treats- https://tinkerin-in-ink.blogspot.com/2018/09/IFtt.html
9. Sharleen - Frosted Floral - https://wp.me/p8rVfG-11n

10. Betty Traciak - Trick or Tweet - https://kittystamp.blogspot.com/2018/09/2018-holiday-showcase-blog-hop.html

11. Paula Wright: Cauldron Bubble - https://paulastamps.blogspot.com/2018/09/my-inky-friends-2018-holiday-catalog.html

Happy Hopping!

The My Inky Friends Design Team

My Inky Friends Design Challenge #9

Welcome the 9th Edition of the My Inky Friends Design Challenge! Each month, we have a sketch or color combination inspired by one of Stampin' Up!'s catalogs. This month we have this sketch challenge:

Mickey chose this sketch challenge. The layers are subtle, yet add depth to the design. Check out what our design team created and then create your own and upload your photo to the linky!

Mary

Cindy

Rhonda

Sara

Paula

Shar

Our Rules:

1. Follow the general design of a sketch, although it can be flipped. For a color challenge, Stampin' Up! colors are listed. You can use compatible colors and add neutrals as needed.
2. Create something new that has not been posted before.
3. Post your creation on your blog or online gallery, please provide a link back to our challenge. Provide a direct link to your project or post to the Linky. 
4. Feel free to combine with up to three challenges, as long a you include a link to the Inky Friends post.
5. Have fun!

Add Yours to this linky!

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #5 Winners!

We loved all of the submissions, either by the Design Team Members or others and it was tough to decide on our winners. But, we did, with the help of our Facebook Friends.

For our BFF award, we chose Julie at See Julie Stamp

Julie, proudly display this badge on your blog. We loved the way the birds show love on your wedding card as well as the addition of the embossed trees. Pretty. 

As for our OMG, Design Team Winner.....

Sharleen

was chosen via Facebook Polls! 

The bright colors, and unique twist on the sketch was surely why voters chose her cute card!

Congratulations! 

Join us May 25 for our next challenge!

A Fond Farewell Blog Hop

It's time to a Fond Farewell to some favorite products and stamp sets. This month, we each chose a stamp set that's retiring May 31st.

Sarah- No Bones About It

Mary- Sweet Cupcake

Rhonda - Basket of Wishes

Sara M. -Garden in Bloom

Mickey -- So Many Shells

Tanya- Little One

Cindy - Happiest of Days

Our hop runs officially until Sunday, but the links are good forever. Check out these favorite stamps before they are gone forever May 31st!

Happy Stamping!

Sara

My Inky Friends Design Challenge #5

Welcome to the My Inky Friends Design Challenge #5! We have a fun, layered, yet simple card sketch for you today. Our inspiration comes from page 85 of the Annual Catalog featuring a fun birthday card.

Check out what our design team has created!

Rhonda

Cindy

Sharleen

Mary

Shelley

Mickey

Kris

Aren't these cards amazing? You, too, can join us. Be sure to add your creation via our linky below.


Our Rules:

1. Follow the general design of a sketch, although it can be flipped. For a color challenge, Stampin' Up! colors are listed. You can use compatible colors and add neutrals as needed.
2. Create something new that has not been posted before.
3. Post your creation on your blog or online gallery, please provide a link back to our challenge. Provide a direct link to your project or post to the Linky. 
4. Feel free to combine with up to three challenges, as long a you include a link to the Inky Friends post.
5. Have fun!

Add your direct link here:

An InLinkz Link-up

Have fun!

Winners of Challenge #4

Wow! Our talented design team shined on this challenge! So much show it was hard to decide on a challenge winner, but we finally did!


Drumroll please........

The winner of the OMG award is .....

Mickey!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!