Paper Smooches SPARKS

Challenge dates: Feb. 23 - March 7

2012-02-28T06:17:00.000-08:00

I think I found this photo on Pinterest - I just love this"nautical" piece. There are so many wonderful elements going on here :)

I am inspired by:

* Theme (nautical)

* The color scheme (blue, teal and kraft/grey)

* The textures (canvas, wood, distressing)

* The style (fun and cute, classy and elegant, shabby and vintage)

* Techniques (wood grain with ink pads, distressing)

* Accent possibilities (sailboats, anchors, clocks)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Perpetual Bliss, My Guy, Smoocheroos)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

(stamps from other companies can be used, but please make sure that PS images are easily seen)

Post your Paper Smooches SPARKS project on your blog. We would love you to include our SPARKS banner (shown on the right column) somewhere on your post. Please link to our web site: www.papersmoochesstamps.com - and include Paper Smooches somewhere on your post. Submit a direct link to your blog post using our linking system below.

(right click on the SPARKS challenge banner and save to your computer. If you have any trouble, I am happy to e-mail the image to you)

If you do not have a blog, please upload your project to our Flickr Group and link to our web site in your description. Submit a link to your gallery image using our linking system below.

Here's what you are playing for:

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

We will choose ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

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All skill levels are welcome. You can enter as many times as you like. We do not have challenge police, so how you interpret this inspirational piece of art...just have fun, ok?

To qualify for our random drawing, you can do any or all of the following:

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, March 7

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, March 8

Winners will be announced on Friday, March 9

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

I am honored to share our design team samples with you. You can click on the links to see more of their beautiful work

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Lori Barnett

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

I think our designers are fabulous!! Amazing samples (as always)
Thanks so much for stopping by
xx
Kim

Our Winners Are...

2012-02-24T06:00:00.004-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

# 6 Jennifer Roach

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

# 3 Jackie R

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

# 17 Becky Litz

It looks like you all had some serious fun with the image - soooo happy to see that!

Thanks so much for playing along. You are all so talented!

Kim

Challenge dates: Feb. 9 - Feb. 22

2012-02-14T06:10:00.000-08:00

I think I found this photo on Pinterest - This might be just the jumping off point that you are looking for when creating those Valentine's Day cards!

I am inspired by:

* Theme (love and hearts)

* The color scheme (peachy pink, red, gold and kraft/grey)

* The textures (canvas, felt)

* The style (fun and cute, classy and elegant, shabby and vintage)

* Techniques (usingpinking sheers, hand stitching, making puffy accents)

* Accent possibilities (hearts, safety pins, embroidery floss)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Smoocheroos)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, February22

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, February23

Winners will be announced on Friday, February 24

Audrey Tokach

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Lori Barnett

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

They are amazing samples - aren't they?
Thanks so much for stopping by
xx
Kim

Our Winners Are...

2012-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

#50 Cindy

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

# 9 Angie Ha

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

# 7 Karen B

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,
Kim

Challenge Dates: Jan. 26 - Feb. 8

2012-02-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

I think I found this photo on Pinterest - I think this is such a lovely little bouquet,

I am inspired by:

* Theme (flowers and stripes)

* The color scheme (pastels, but mainly yellow, teal, mint, white and kraft)

* The textures (fabric, felt)

* The style (fun and cute, clean and graphic, classy and elegant)

* Techniques (using markers to draw a striped pattern, rolled roses (with paper or fabric) using pinking scissors)

* Accent possibilities (handmade flowers, vases, leaves)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Vogue Abode, Perky Plants, Friendly Flowers)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, February 8

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, February 9

Winners will be announced on Friday, February 10

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

I am honored to share our design team samples with you. You can click on the links to see more of their beautiful work

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Lori Barnett

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

Please tell your crafty friends about our challenge. The more thr merrier. Can't wait to see what you create!

hugs,

Kim

Our Winners Are...

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

# 14 Eva

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

# 24 Erica

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

# 28 Leigh Ann

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,
Kim

Challenge dates: Jan. 12 - Jan. 25

2012-01-17T07:28:00.000-08:00

I think I found this photo on Pinterest - What a GREAT room!!

I am inspired by:

* Theme (Pattern)

* The color scheme (hot pink, green, white, brown)

* The textures (fabric, softness)

* The style (fun and cute, clean and graphic, classy and elegant)

* Techniques (creating a polka dot/damask background)

* Accent possibilities (damask, polka dots, buttons, frogs, monograms)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Vogue Abode)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, January25

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, January25

Winners will be announced on Friday, January 27

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

I am honored to share our design team samples with you. You can click on the links to see more of their beautiful work.

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Lori Barnett

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

It looks like the DT had fun with this photo - I hope you do too.

We hope that you will play along :)

smiles,
Kim

Our Winners Are

2012-01-13T05:57:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Jess

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Emily Keaton

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Sarah M

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,
Kim

Challenge dates: Dec. 29 - Jan. 11

2012-01-08T07:16:00.000-08:00

I found this photo on Pinterest - I think it's just SO cool!! I love the colors, the way it's designed...and of course the positive message

I am inspired by

* Theme (Topography/Text)

* The color scheme (Rainbow with a pop of grey)

* The textures (distressing)

* The style (fun and cute, clean and graphic)

* Techniques (coloring open letters)

* Accent possibilities (the sky is the limit)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Sunny Side Up, Sentiment stamp sets)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, January 11

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, January 12

Winners will be announced on Friday, January 13

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Emily Leiphart

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Lori Barnett

Marie Forberg

Sav O'Gwynn

My goodness...the DT rocked this inspirational photo.

In case you missed the announcement on our Paper Smooches blog. Emily Leiphart joined the Paper Smooches DT and stepped down as a SPARKS Challenge contributor. Lori Barnett took her place. Please welcome Lori to the team...we are so excited to have her.

We hope that you will play along :)

smiles,
Kim

Our winners are...

2011-12-30T10:19:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Heather Campbell

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Cathy Fong

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Samantha Mann

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. It was SO hard to choose!!
hugs,
Kim

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2011-12-29T22:31:00.000-08:00

my computer has been dowm for hours (sigh)
and now I am too tired to choose our winners...and write a coherent post.
I will post the winners as soon as I can tomorrow. I appreciate your patience
I am off to bed :)
xx
Kim

Challenge Dates: Dec 15 - Dec 28

2011-12-19T11:23:00.000-08:00

I found this photo on Pinterest - Isn't this SOOOO fun!!?

I am inspired by

* Theme (Christmas)

* The color scheme (red, green, brown, tan)

* The textures (pom poms, ribbons, pipe cleaners)

* The style (fun and cute)

* Techniques (making shapes with pipe cleaners, tieing knots)

* Accent possibilities (googly eyes, ribbon bows, pom poms, stripes and polka dots)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Santa Paws, Chubby Chum Pals)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, December 28th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, December 29th

Winners will be announced on Friday, December 30th

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Emily Leiphart

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

Thank you for playing along with our challenges. It's so much fun to see how you interpret the photo. This blog is FILLED with inspiration...I hope you stop by often

(smooches)

Kim

Our Winners Are...

2011-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Alison Spelman

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Marit

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Suzanne

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every time!
hugs,
Kim

Challenge Dates: Dec 1 - Dec 14

2011-12-06T06:55:00.000-08:00

I found this photo on Pinterest - Isn't this a gorgeous photo?

I am inspired by

* Theme (frames, home decor, parties)

* The color scheme (blue, white and yellow...a pop of green maybe?)

* The textures (fabric, canvas, felt)

* The style (graphic, fun and cute, shabby vintage)

* Techniques (stamping on fabric, heat embossing, pattern possibilities, getting clever with die cut frames)

* Accent possibilities (flowers, leaves, frames, cupcakes, butterflies)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Friendly Flowers, Perky Plants, Sugar Rush, Pretty Phrases)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, December 14th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, December 15th

Winners will be announced on Friday, December16th

Judith Gowdy

Hope you are enjoying our challenge - we are thrilled to have you here :)

Kim

Our Winnders Are....

2011-12-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Wendy Ten Hove

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Lori Tecler

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Kary

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

You all continue to WOW me!! :)

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every time!
hugs,
Kim

Challenge Dates: Nov 17 - 30

2011-11-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

I found this photo on Etsy. Isn't this a gorgeous print?

I am inspired by

* Theme (flowers)

* The color scheme (lime, teal, grey, tan)

* The textures (fabric, canvas, felt, flock)

* The style (graphic, fun and cute, shabby vintage)

* Techniques (stamping on fabric, heat embossing, pattern possibilities, stamping with silhouette images, collage) (how about stamping on die cuts...when you have a white outline around your stamped image?)

* Accent possibilities (flowers, leaves)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Friendly Flowers, Perky Plants)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, November 30th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, December 1st

Winners will be announced on Friday, December 2nd

GREAT job everyone!
Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

Our Winners Are...

2011-11-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:
Jamie Greene

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:
Carol McFarland

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:
Kris Chirhart

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

That was...without a doubt...the HARDEST challenge to judge - WOW!!!

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every time!
hugs,
Kim

Challenge Dates: Nov 3 - Nov 16

2011-11-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

I found this photo on Pinterest. I think it may be a challenge because it could look limiting...but it doesn'tt need to be that way. please let me explain...

I am inspired by

* Theme (fabric)

* The color scheme (orange, peach, cream, navy blue (or deep purple)) These colors work beautifully for Fall and Thanksgiving cards

* The textures (fabric, canvas, felt, flock)

* The style (graphic or fun and cute)

* Techniques (stamping on fabric, heat embossing, pattern possibilities)

* Accent possibilities (apples, leaves) of course you are NOT tied to apples and leaves for this challenge...these icons represent any accent including, but not limited to flowers, letters and hearts etc...

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Falling For You, Fruitastic, Hang Ups)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo. Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, November16th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, November17th

Winners will be announced on Friday, November18th

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Emily Leiphart

Linda Beeson

Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

Our Winnrer Are...

2011-11-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Rochelle Washington

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:
Barb Murphy

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:
Erin

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every time!
hugs,
Kim

Challenge dates: October 20 - November 2

2011-10-29T08:10:00.000-07:00

I found this photo on Pinterest, isn't it cool?

I am inspired by

* Theme (masculine)

* The color scheme (orange, brown (or grey), cream, green) These colors work beautifully for Halloween and Thanksgiving cards

* The textures (wood grain)

* The style (vintage, elegant, classy, fun and cute)

* Techniques (embossing, distressing)

* Accent possibilities (cars, peace signs)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Falling For You, Spiffy Scooters)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo.

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, November 2nd

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, November 3rd

Winners will be announced on Friday, November 4th

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

I am honored to share our design team samples with you. You can click on the links to see more of their beautiful work.

Linda Beeson

Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

Our Winners Are...

2011-10-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Julie Day

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Robin Funge

ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Rina Damay

Huge congrats everyone!
Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every time!
hugs,
Kim

The SPARKS challenge: October 6 - October 19

2011-10-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

This is a Martha Stewart craft...aren't they FABULOUS??? One of the few things that I have of my Mom's is her sewing box...and it comes complete with one of those old fashioned pin cushion tomatoes (with the pins still stuck exactly where she placed them).

I am inspired by

* Theme (sewing)

* The color scheme (pink, red, tangerine, green) These colors work beautifully for Christmas cards

* The textures (plushies, felt, fabric)

* The style (vintage, elegant, classy, fun and cute)

* Techniques (sewing, hand stitching, gathering fabric)

* Accent possibilities (string, twine, pins)

* Paper Smooches stamp suggestions (Vegtastic)

So friends, that's your challenge...take inspiration from this fabulous photo.

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

(stamps from other companies can be used, but please make sure that PS images are easily seen)

Post your Paper Smooches SPARKS project on your blog. We would love you to include our SPARKS banner (shown above) somewhere on your post. Please link to our web site: www.papersmoochesstamps.com - Paper Smooches somewhere on your post. Submit a direct link to your blog post using our linking system below.

(right click on the SPARKS challenge banner and save to your computer. If you have any trouble, I am happy to e-mail the image to you)

If you do not have a blog, please upload your project to our Flickr Group and link to our web site in your description. Submit a link to your gallery image using our linking system below.

Here's what you are playing for:

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

We will choose ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

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All skill levels are welcome. You can enter as many times as you like. We do not have challenge police, so how you interpret this inspirational piece of art...just have fun, ok?

To qualify for our random drawing, you can do any or all of the following:

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, October 19th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, October 20th

Winners will be announced on Friday,October 21st

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

Our NEW SPARKS DT will be announced tomorrow along with our challenge winners for the past two weeks. I hope you had fun creating - I really enjoy looking at each and every submission.

Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

Please add your links here

Announcing our first SPARKS design team

2011-10-07T06:10:00.000-07:00

WOW! What an extremely hard decision to make!! You are all sooooo talented and each bring something wonderful to the table. We will have another call in 6 months, so please keep an eye out.

Please welcome our SPARKS design team!

Angie Hagist

Audrey Tokach

Emily Leiphart

Judith Gowdy

Kelley Eubanks

Linda Beeson

Marie Forberg

Savannah O'Gwynn

I hope that these amazing designers will inspire you and I hope you love their creativity as much as I do :)

Our Winners Are...

2011-10-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Stephanie Muzzulin

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Christine

ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)
Karin Akesdotter

Huge congrats everyone!
Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your talent with us. The decision gets harder and harder every day!
hugs,
Kim

Our Winners are...

2011-09-23T09:55:00.001-07:00

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Vera Rhuhay

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)
Nina R

ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Jennie M

Huge congrats everyone!
Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp coince)s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your talent with us. I hope you are trying out for our design team :)

The SPARKS challenge: September 22 - October 5

2011-09-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

This utterly adorable onsie was created by Tricia for her Etsy shop. You can find her shop HERE. Thank you Tricia for allowing us to feature your beautiful work of art.

Ohhhhh, I am inspired by

* Theme (obviously it's a baby theme, but it certainly doesn't need to be)

* The color scheme (hot pink, mint, kelly green, kraft) These colors work beautifully for Christmas cards

* The textures (ruffles, wood, twine, fabric)

* The style (vintage, elegant, classy, fun and cute)

* Techniques (tied twine, hand stitching, tags)

* Accent possibilities (snaps/buttons, string, clothes pins, safety pins, tags)

So friends, that's your challenge this month...take inspiration from this fabulous photo.

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

(stamps from other companies can be used, but please make sure that PS images are easily seen)

Post your Paper Smooches SPARKS project on your blog. We would love you to include our SPARKS banner (shown above) somewhere on your post. Please link to our web site: www.papersmoochesstamps.com - Paper Smooches somewhere on your post. Submit a direct link to your blog post using our linking system below.

(right click on the SPARKS challenge banner and save to your computer. If you have any trouble, I am happy to e-mail the image to you)

If you do not have a blog, please upload your project to our Flickr Group and link to our web site in your description. Submit a link to your gallery image using our linking system below.

Here's what you are playing for:

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

We will choose ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

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All skill levels are welcome. You can enter as many times as you like. We do not have challenge police, so how you interpret this inspirational piece of art...just have fun, ok?

To qualify for our random drawing, you can do any or all of the following:

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, October 5th

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, October 6th

Winners will be announced on Friday,October 7th

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

We posted details regarding our PS SPARKS Challenge Design team call yesterday...hope you check it out.

Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

DT Call

2011-09-21T21:04:00.000-07:00

Hello talented friends!

We are excited to announce our first design team call for our SPARKS Challenge blog

Here are the details:

1. Use the inspiration piece that will be posted on 9/22 - the baby onsie photo. Create a project of any kind
2. The deadline is October 5th at midnight PT
3. USA and International designers are all welcome to apply
4. You can enter as many projects as you like
5. You can submit your DT submission projects to our challenge for a chance to be one of our winners
6. Your entry does not need to include Paper Smooches stamps
7. Send your entry to: dtapplication@papersmoochesstamps.com

Your entry must include:

1. Name
2. Address
3. E-mail address
4. Blog address (if you have a blog)
5. Attach project(s) using the inspiration piece that will be shared tomorrow, Sept. 23 (direct links are acceptable, as long as they lead to the project for the DT call)

What we will expect from our SPARKS designers:

1. Create a total of 2 projects per month. One project per inspiration piece. We post a challenge every 2 weeks.
2. Six month term (with extension possibility)
3. Help us to promote our SPARKS challenge on Facebook, Twitter and your blogs

What our designers can expect from us:

1. One Paper Smooches stamp set of your choice per month
2. A Link to your blog or web site
3. Inspiration pieces at least one month in advance (no tight deadlines)
4. A SPARKS DT Blog Button to display on your blog

Our first SPARKS Design Team will be announced here on October 7th

We have a great appreciation for our designers and we would be honored to have you join our team. We are looking forward to seeing your talent!

If you have any questions, please e-mail them to: dtapplication@papersmoochesstamps.com

Welcome!

2011-09-07T14:42:00.001-07:00

The SPARKS challenge: September 9 - September 21

This beautiful bracelet/necklace was created by Susan for her Etsy shop. You can find it HERE. Thank you Susan for allowing us to feature your beautiful work of art.

There are SO MANY wonderful things going on here.

* The color scheme (peach, lime, baby blue, cream)

* The textures (twine, beads and lace) (Core'dinations textured card stock)

* The style (vintage, elegant, classy, fun and cute)

* Techniques (tied twine, hand stitching, braiding)

* Accent possibilities (circles, dots, pearls)

So friends, that's your challenge this month...take inspiration from this fabulous photo.

Create a NEW project (card, tag, layout, altered item, etc)

You must use at least one Paper Smooches stamp or free digi

and/or

Any stamps from "The Kim Hughes Collection" by Cornish Heritage Farms

(right click on the SPARKS challenge banner and save to your computer. If you have any trouble, I am happy to e-mail the image to you)

If you do not have a blog, please upload your project to our Flickr Group and link to our web site in your description. Submit a link to your gallery image using our linking system below.

Here's what you are playing for:

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

We will choose ONE random winner to receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

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All skill levels are welcome. You can enter as many times as you like. We do not have challenge police, so how you interpret this inspirational piece of art...just have fun, ok?

To qualify for our random drawing, you can do any or all of the following:

create a project using our SPARKS inspiration
comment here and tell us that you TWEETED about our challenge
comment here and tell us that you FACEBOOKED about our challenge

Pro and Primo stampers will receive a blog button to display on their blog if they would like to.

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The deadline for this challenge is: Wednesday, September 21st

The next challenge will be posted on Thursday, September 22nd

Winners will be announced on Friday, September 23rd

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It brings us GREAT JOY to see you using our stamps. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us. We truly appreciate you!

We are thinking about adding a PS SPARKS Challenge inspiration team for this blog...so please keep an eye out for the details

Hope you have a blast!!
xo
Kim

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Paper Smooches SPARKS

Challenge dates: Feb. 23 - March 7

Our Winners Are...

Our FIRST place winner is:

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

Our RANDOM winner is:

Challenge dates: Feb. 9 - Feb. 22

Our Winners Are...

Our FIRST place winner is:

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

Our RANDOM winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,Kim

Challenge Dates: Jan. 26 - Feb. 8

Our Winners Are...

Our FIRST place winner is:

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)Our RANDOM winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,Kim

Challenge dates: Jan. 12 - Jan. 25

Our Winners Are

Our FIRST place winner is:

Jess

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

Emily Keaton

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)Our RANDOM winner is:

Sarah M

Huge congrats everyone!Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Looking at your entries are always a treat!

hugs,Kim

Challenge dates: Dec. 29 - Jan. 11

Our winners are...

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)Our RANDOM winner is:

Samantha Mann

Huge congrats everyone!Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address. Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. It was SO hard to choose!! hugs,Kim

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Challenge Dates: Dec 15 - Dec 28

Our Winners Are...

First place...we are choosing a PRO stamper - someone who we think is a rock star - that person wins: THREE stamp sets of their choice (a $45. value)

Our FIRST place winner is:

Alison Spelman

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)Our SECOND place winner is:

Marit

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

hugs,
Kim

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

hugs,
Kim

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

hugs,
Kim

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is:

ONE random winner will receive ONE PS stamp set and THREE shaped card templates of their choice (a $21. value)

Our RANDOM winner is:

Huge congrats everyone!

Please send me an e-mail at info@papersmoochesstamps.com and let me know your stamp choice(s) and address.

Thank you all for sharing your incredible talent with us. It was SO hard to choose!!
hugs,
Kim

Second place winner is called a PRIMO stamper - who we think is super fabulous - and will win TWO PS stamp sets of their choice (a $30. value)

Our SECOND place winner is: