Thursday, August 30, 2018

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!

















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!




Friday, May 18, 2018

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!





Friday, May 11, 2018

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.



Sara M. -Garden in Bloom
Mickey -- So Many Shells
Tanya- Little One



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

Friday, April 27, 2018

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!
















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:



Have fun!

Monday, April 23, 2018

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!



Friday, March 23, 2018

My Inky Friends Challenge #4

This month's challenge is a very springy color combination from page 70 of Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog. We love seeing your creations, so we hope you'll join us!


Check out what the My Inky Friend's Design Team has created this month. Use our cards as inspiration and create your own. Be sure to add your card to the linky below!












Sara









An InLinkz Link-up


Thanks for joining us!


Saturday, March 17, 2018

OMG, Congratulations!

We, as Inky Friends, have decided to celebrate our AWESOMENESS, by choosing our favorite design team submissions. We rock, afterall, and love each other's work.



This group of My Inky Friends is so friendly, they chose not one, but THREE winners for this award:

First up,  Kris's Blue and Yellow Thank-you Card!


We loved the little flowers peeking out above the sentiment, the color combination, and the cute little scallop circles. 

Number 2 is

 

We loved the monochromatic elegance of this card. How beautiful. 

and Number 3 is:


We love the playful creativity of this card. We all remember eating bottle cap candy as youngsters, and this card brings that back. 

Thanks for joining us. Come back next week for our 4th Design Challenge!

D





Friday, March 9, 2018

Hidden Gems Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's My Inky Friends Hidden Gems Blog hop! With all the hub-bub of Sale-a-bration and the Occasions Catalog, we sometimes forget all of the awesome stamp sets in the Annual Catalog. With three months left to purchase from this catalog, we have found what we call, "Hidden Gems," stamp sets that we have overlooked or not played with enough! Enjoy!


  1. Mary Haugen- Celebration Time http://centerstagestamping.com/2018/03/07/hidden-gems-blog-hop/
  2. Mickey Roberts- Pocketful of Sunshine http://www.paperconversation.com/2018/03/inky-friends-hidden-gems-blog-hop-pocketful-of-sunshine.html
  3. Kris Kilkenny- Watercolor Wings - https://paperfairykris.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-inky-friends-hidden-gems-blog-hop.html
  4. Tanya Boser- Pop of Paradise https://tinkerin-in-ink.blogspot.com/2018/03/IFHidden.html
  5. Holly- Weather Together http://rubberredneck.typepad.com/rubber-redneck/2018/03/my-inky-friends-hidden-gems-blog-hop.html
  6. Betty- Window Shopping https://kittystamp.blogspot.com/2018/03/hidden-gems-blog-hop.html
  7. Rhonda- Tranquil Tulips https://thestampinbunny.blogspot.com/2018/03/inky-friends-hidden-gems-blog-hop.html
  8. Shelley- Sprinkle of Life https://missmadstamper.blogspot.com/2018/03/inky-friends-blog-hop-hidden-gems.html
  9. Sara- Five for All -http://www.lilyinkpad.com/2018/03/my-inky-friends-hidden-gems-blog-hop.html
  10. Cindy Elam- Birthday Blossoms - http://www.heartsdelightcards.com/2018/03/my-inky-friends-find-hidden-gems.html
  11. Sharleen- Jar of Love - https://wp.me/p8rVfG-Gq
Happy Hopping!

Friday, February 16, 2018

My Inky Friends Design Challenge #2 Announced

Congratulations, Tammy!


We loved the layers of color with the heart background as well as the use of the Pretty Label Punch and coordinating stamp.  What a cheerful card!


This badge is for you!



Our next challenge will be posted Friday, February 23! Join us!

Friday, January 19, 2018

First Best Inky Friend Favorite Announced!

Whoo hoo!!!! Thanks for everyone who made our first My Inky Friends Design Challenge a success! The team has picked our favorite!



The winner of the first ever Best Inky Friend Favorite is.......

Tanya!  You can proudly post our BFF badge on your blog!




We loved her use of color and coordination of our Sell-a-bration products with Annual Catalog products. Those sneakers are awesome, just like her card!

Thank-you for joining us!

Our next challenge will be posted in ONE WEEK on Friday, January 26! Come back and check it out!

Until then!