IBSIC #50......Light Blue, Light Pink and Light Green.

Hello my friends, I'm back today with a card for this week's Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge, this is the first time in a while since I've created a card for the challenge. I have so much going on at the minute, I have 80 wedding invitations and favour boxes to make and I'm organising a Baby  Shower for my sister, hopefully, I'll have a bit more time in the next couple of weeks.

Here is this week's inspiration board, a beautiful, soft colour palette, perfect for Spring. 

I went with an Easter card as I had some gorgeous new Inspired by Stramping Easter stamps that I wanted to ink up.

I also used this week's sketch from Mojo Monday.

I stamped the mason jar from the IBS Mason Jar set and stamped onto some lined paper, I stamped the Easter eggs from the Mason Jar Add-On III and added some glitter to the eggs. Next I stamped the lid, also from the Add-On III onto some blue patterned paper and added some ruched ribbon along the rim of the lid. Lastly, I stamped part of one of the Easter Labels and tied some linen thread around the lid to attach, finishing off with a bow and an IBS Flower.

I hope you can join us this week, one lucky winner will win a $15 gift card to the store.

Happy Crafting
xxxxDebxxxx

Inspired by Stamping February Blog Hop..........

Each month, Inspired by Stamping will be having a blog hop featuring a different technique, idea or colour combination.

This month, it's all about BOWS , Joanna did a wonderful video tutorial, this month on how to make her pretty bows.

So all you have to do to be in for a chance of winning a $25 gift card for the IBS Store is to use a one of the fun bows shown in the video onto your creation and add your to Mr Linky on Joanna's blog.

The deadline for entries is 25th February at 11pm EST

Winners will be featured on Joanna's blog

Here's my card using IBS Cute Circles.

I also used this week's sketch from Retro Sketches.

and also the colours from this week's IBS Inspiration Challenge #46.

Happy Crafting

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #45..........Off White, Light Brown and Red.

Good Morning, I'm back today, with this week's challenge from Inspired by Stamping and the colours are Off White, Light Brown and Red.

It's Valentine's Day next week, and these are perfect colours but I've actually gone for a birthday card.

I also used this week's sketch from Cardabilities.

Supplies

Stamps- Crafty Organization, The Sky's the Limit.

Papers- The Girls Paperie, Pink Paislee.

Pretties- IBS Lace, SU Doily, SU Bitty Butterfly Punch.

Thank you for looking, I hope you'll join us this week over at Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge.

xxxxDebxxxx 

IBSIC #44...........light pink, rose pink and red.

Hello there, Crafty Friends, I'm back today with this week's colour inspiration from Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge.

This week's colour of Light Pink, Rose Pink and Red, say 'love' to me and as it's coming up to Valentine's Day, I went with that theme.

Here's this week's gorgeous inspiration board.

It's such a pretty photo, here's my card using the colours.

Supplies
Stamps- IBS Touched by an Angel
Papers- MME Love Me.
Other- SU Sizzix Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Spellbinder Scalloped Circle, button, twine.

I also used this sketch from Cardabilities.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you will join in with this week's challenge, we love looking at your creations, also you could win some blog candy !!!!! One lucky winner will win $25 gift card to spend at the Inspired by Stamping Store.

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #43......White, Saffron Yellow and Pink.

Good morning, how are you all, I hope you are having a good week. I'm back today with this week's Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge.

Here is this week's beautiful inspiration board, with all the snow we are having here in the U.K.this makes me happy, thinking of the summer months.

Here's my card using these pretty colours.

I'm taking a leaf from Ros's book and trying to use all my leftover bits of paper and card, all the paper and card on here are from my scrap box. I added some flowers and buttons, then used my favourite lace trim from Inspired by Stamping, it has adhesive on the back, which is so convenient. I'm also loving the new label dies from Inspired by Stamping, so much easier than hand cutting the stamped image out.

Supplies

Stamps- Just Because.

Papers- My Minds Eye, Pink Paislee.

Pretties- IBS Flowers, Crochet Trim Tape.

Other- Fancy Labels Dies 1, MS Heart Border Punch, MS Butterfly Punch.

I also used this week's sketch from Mojo Monday, I love to combine colour inspiration and sketches together.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you will join us this week's challenge.

Happy Crafting

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #42......white, olive green and blue.

Hello, I'm back today with this week's IBS Inspiration Challenge #42 using the colours olive green, blue and white.

Here's this week's gorgeous inspiration board, isn't it pretty ?

I love these colours especially the beautiful midnight blue.

I also used this weeks sketch from Mojo Monday.

supplies
Stamps- IBS Cute Circles, IBS Little Phrases.
Papers- My Minds Eye, Stampin'Up.
Pretties- IBS Flowers, SU Old Olive seam binding.
Tools- SU Scalloped Punch, Spellbinder Circle Nestabilitie.
Ink Pads- SU Lucky Limeade, Midnight Muse.

I hope you'll join us this week, we love to see your creations. We've also had some new talented designers join the Inspired by Stamping team this week, so it would be lovely if you could pop over and say hello to them.

Gloria Stengal

Grace Tolman

Leah Cornelius

Nazeema Bastian

Pat Bray

Shani Thomas

Vicki Dutcher

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back soon.
xxxxDebxxxx

IBS Release Day.........Blog Hop and IBSIC #41

Hi, I'm back today with three of the new releases from Inspired by Stamping, including this week's Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge.

The first set I'm going to show you is Crafty Organization, I'm so excited about this stamp set. It is what every crafter needs, and as it's the New Year and if you are anything like me, you will be thinking about  de-cluttering and organizing your stash, you will want to create labels for everything !!!!!

I've already made a start and have bought these Kilner Jars with removable centres, the circle stamp fits perfectly inside the removable lid. I've filled them with all my favourite products IBS Flowers, washi tape and buttons.I also used IBS Gingham Washi Tape around the edge, covering the gold rim.
Another Kilner Jar creation is this Pincushion Sewing Jar, I've made as a gift.

I stamped the label and and cut out using the new Fancy Label Die, the 'Stitched with Love' sentiment was from the Cross Stitch stamp set. I then filled the jar with threads, needles, ribbon and buttons.

Supplies
Stamps- Crafty Organization, Cross Stitch.
Pretties- Gingham Washi Tape, twine, heart charm, SU brad, fabric.
Other- Fancy Label Die 1.

Next up is Small Fancy Labels 1.

I've made a little card to give with the Sewing Jar.

I stamped the frame and added the sentiment 'A Gift for You', a quick little gift card.

Supplies
Stamps- Small Fancy Labels .
Papers- Prima Songbird.
Other- Fancy Label Die 1, MS Lace Scallop Punch, buttons, twine.

Last but not least is also my card created for this week's IBS Inspiration Challenge. I used the Flowers Bloom set.

Here's my card using these gorgeous colours.

I wanted to create lots of ruffles like the inspiration photo, so added layers of pleated fabric and lace. I stamped the frame and sentiment cutting out with the die and then using the next size up, die cut some paper to frame the stamped frame.

Supplies
Stamps- Flowers Bloom.
Pretties- Scallop Border Crochet Trim, Lace Fabric Tape
Other- Fancy Label Die 1, MS Heart Border Punch.

To be in with a chance to win some Blog Candy, please leave a comment on everyone's blog, there will be a winner today and tomorrow. The winner will receive one 4x8 stamp set of their choice and the brand new Fancy Label Die 1.
Become a Fan on our FB page for a chance to win the new die, if you are already a fan, then you are already eligible ! Please let your friends know too.

Today's DT.

Colleen Dietrich

Deb Hickman (you're here)

Joanna Munster

Kendra Sand

Friday's DT.

Irit Shalom

Joanna Munster

Liz Weber

Don't forget, you must leave a comment on today's DT  and the tomorrow's  DT  to be in with a chance of winning.
The stamps are available to purchase from today with free shipping with purchases over $25 for today and Friday.

Thanks for joining us for this month's release and good luck with the blog hop. I'm back saturday with the full release.

Happy Crafting

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #39.........sage green, red and white.

Hello my lovely, crafty friends, I'm back today with the last Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge, of the year but we will be back on 3rd January 2013 with a new look colour inspiration challenge and some new DT members, so please come back and take a look, you won't be disappointed, the colours and the photo inspiration are absolutely gorgeous !!!

Back to this week's, here is the new inspiration photo, this makes me so happy looking at this, love the colour combo and LOVE candy canes.

Here's my card.

I used the Festive Frames stamp set, I love this set, it is so elegant and has some wonderful sentiments, I had to use one of my chenille candy canes too that I've been hoarding for years.

Supplies
Stamps- Festive Frames.
Papers- October Afternoon, Cosmo Cricket.
Pretties- chenille candy cane, button, SU rhinestones, grosgrain ribbon.

I used this week's sketch from Mojo Monday.

Don't forget you still have time to apply to be part of Inspired by Stamping DT, you can find all the details, here.

Thank you for looking, I hope you will play along with us this week, Merry Christmas from all of the Inspired by Stamping Design Team and we'll see you next year.

Have a good weekend, I will be back with other posts before Christmas, so see you soon.

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #38...........Red, Purple and Cream.

Hi there, I'm back today with this week's challenge from Inspired by Stamping, I hope you're not fed up of me yet, I've posted every day this week !!!!!
This week's challenge is to use red, purple and cream, and as always here's a gorgeous inspiration photo.

I would never have put these colours together without this challenge so thank you, Joanna for getting me to create with a colour combo, I wouldn't usually use, it's always good to try new things.

I also used this week's sketch from Mojo Monday.

Supplies
Stamps- IBS December 25th Labels.
Papers- Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather.
Pretties- IBS Lace Tape, SU Pearls.
Tools- MS punches.

Don't forget you still have time to apply for Inspired by Stamping 2013 Design Team Call, for all the details, click here. Also international shipping is still only $5 during this month.

Thanks for looking, don't forget to play along with us at Inspired by Stamping.
xxxxDebxxxx

IBS Challenge #37.....Red, Green and White.

I'm back with this week's challenge from Inspired by Stamping and we are asking you do create a card using red, green and white.
Here's a gorgeous Christmas photo to inspire you.

I used one of the stamps from December 25th Labels, I was spoilt for choice with which one to go for but eventually decided on the one with the snowflakes.
There are some beautiful Poinsettia's on the photo which inspired me to use one of the IBS White Poinsettia Flowers.

Supplies
Stamps- December 25th Labels
Papers- Stampin'Up
Pretties- IBS Red Satin Ribbon, SU Rhinestones

I hope you can join in this week's challenge, we love to look at your creations.One last thing, Joanna is having an Inspired by Stamping 2013 Design Call so if you fancy been part of this wonderful stamp company, read the following on how to apply.

Inspired by Stamping 2013 Design Team Call! 
  

Inspired by Stamping Company is looking for 6 NEW creative designers to join our 

team! 

This call starts today November 29th and will be open until December 29th.   

The new IBS Girls will be chosen and notified by January 2nd. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before you submit. 

(Information below) 

Requirements: 

o Actively post to your own blog in English 

o Participate in our weekly challenges for six months to be posted on every Thursday of the month. 

o Required to make 1 to 2 cards per release as specify beforehand. 

o Ability to print and work with  our stamp sets, dies, embellishments and templates (supplied by Inspired by Stamping) 

o Comment on participant submissions  

o Link to our challenge blog, Design Team members and post our IBSIC badge and Design Team Badge 

What Inspired by Stamping are searching for: 

o High quality work  

o Ability to photograph your work well and brightly lit 

o Ability to follow the directions in the Design Team Application 

o Fun, creative, happy spirited individuals who love to create with paper and stamps! And who love to share their creations and inspire others! 

Benefits: 

o With each release, you will receive 2 free IBS stamp sets (varying sizes of stamp sets each month), and/or ribbon and embellishments to use and keep with each new release. 

o Fun and creative inspiration with an amazing design team! 

o Links to your blog from our Challenge Blog, Inspired by Stamping Store, Inspired by Stamping Blog and your fellow IBSIC blogs 

o Blog community socialization, friendship, creativity, inspiration  

o A Six-Month Design Team Term beginning on January 15th and running through June 15th (as long as all Design Team requirements are completely fulfilled.  Failure to fulfill any and all of the DT requirements will result in termination from the team)  

o Immediately sent two new stamp sets to work with for our challenge. 

How to Apply: 
1. Email joanna@inspiredbystampin.com with "DT Application" as subject
3. Include the following in your email:
o Full Name
o Blog Address
o Current and previous Design Team experience (current or past DT experience is not required)
o Tell us a bit about yourself and why you would like to join us
o Submit a newly created card and/or project (never before shared on your blog) using the photo below as your inspiration.

o You may submit as many times as you wish.  Only your first application will require for all of the above ... any subsequent applications need only include 'DT Application' in the subject like of your e-mail, your name in the body and a picture of your submission attached to the e-mail.

 Good luck! We are so excited to see your entries!
Kind Regards,
Joanna, Brad and the IBS Team

Happy Crafting
xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #36.....A Sketch.

Hello there, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends, have a wonderful weekend. I'm back today with this week's challenge from Inspired by Stamping and this week we have this fab sketch for you.

I'm still on a roll with my Christmas cards and this week I've gone very pink and girly.

I created the tree by punching strips of pattern paper with the Martha Stewart Zig Zag punch, layering and  adhering them to a piece of card and then cut a triangular shape. I added some Stickles along the zig zag edge.
I used the gorgeous Glitter Tape from Inspired by Stamping  to give a bit more sparkle to my card. I love the sentiment "Believe" from Festive Frames, so simple but so meaningful this time of year.

Supplies
Stamps- Festive Frames.
Pretties- IBS Glitter Tape, rhinestones.
Tools- MS Zig Zag Punch, MS Star Punch, Spellbinders Scallop Oval and Oval.

 We have our Guest Designer Call continuing this week. We are looking for a gorgeous card that will make us all swoon.

This call will stay open until the end of November so there is still time to join. The winner will be announced on December 1st and will win 2 4×6 stamp sets!

Happy Crafting.

xxxxDebxxxx

IBSIC #35......and 50% off the entire store !!!!!

Hi, I'm back today with this week's challenge from Inspired by Stamping, but before I get to that, I've got some great news, if you love Inspired by Stamping products, now is the time to buy. It's Joanna's birthday, so is having a Super Sale Birthday Bash, she is offering 50% off all products in the store today and tomorrow only !!!!

Plus it is only $5 international shipping or free over $75, you need to hurry though, it's while stocks last !!!!!

Also if you've got a Silhouette Cameo, Joannna has uploaded a free file to use with 78 of her stamp sets, so no more fussy cutting, you can find the upload here.

Now back to the challenge, this week we are asking you to use the colours, gold, pink and white, there is a $20 gift card up for grabs for one lucky winner, also don't forget you could become a Guest Designer for the month.

Here's my card.

I also used this week's sketch from Mojo Monday.

Supplies

Stamps- Holiday Expressions.

Papers- Pink Paislee.

Pretties- Ribbon, Rhinestones.

Tools- Spellbinder Snowflake die, Sizzix Embossing Folder, SU Border Punch.

Hope you'll join us this week and don't forget to have a look at the SALE, today and tomorrow only.

Happy Crafting

xxxxDebxxxx