HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome 2013, the Design Team here at Inkspirational want to wish you and yours a very Happy & Prosperous New Year!  We are SO excited--there are only a few hours left until our first challenge goes LIVE!

In the meantime, we hope you check out the amazing giveaway we have going on for our Followers & Facebook Friends!  Just click the button to take you to the right place and sign up to receive some amazing goodies!  This giveaway will run until the end of January, so spread the word!

Happy stamp{ink}!

The gals at Inkspirational

Merry Christmas from Inkspirational!

Sponsor Spotlight: Inspired By Stamping

Well, I had hoped that my package from Inspired By Stamping would be here by now, but I just KNOW that shipping is crazy with the holiday!  So, instead of seeing a creation that I have made with these stamps, take a peek at a creation by my cohort, Ellen, that she made using gorgeous stamps from this amazing sponsor!

Here's Ellen's card~

Ellen described this card by saying, "That gorgeous red flower is one that is available (in white) from Inspired by Stamping. I sprayed it with Crimson Tattered Angels and added the three leaves, also available at IBS. Under the IBS sentiment on the SB is a Memory Box flourish and two more SB.  I wove ribbon through the lace, yep IBS lace lol, and used the same ribbon to fashion a bow under the flower. Martha Stewart came to the rescue on the paper. I used her Doily Edger Punch on three of the papers, two at the bottom and the red at the top."

Thanks, Ellen, for helping me showcase this AMAZING sponsor--stay tuned to win a prize from them in either March or September!  A very Merry Christmas to all of you and happy stamp{ink}!!!

Ellen & Mynnette xx

Sponsor Spotlight: Milk 'n' Coffee Digis

I'm back with another card for a Sponsor Spotlight!  It uses Milk 'n' Coffee Digital Stamps and the image that I've used is called Lisbeth Loves Sunflower.  They will be sponsoring us in June!  You'll love this gal--she's such a doll!!!

Here's the card~

More info on my personal blog HERE.

 Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  Don't forget to take another peek at the tab up top about our giveaway--we've got three fabulous prizes we're giving away to three lucky people!  All the details are explained in the tab!  Happy crafting!!!

Sponsor Showcase: Eclectic Anthology

Hi, friends!  I'm here with another project showcasing a fabulous sponsor for 2013!!!  This one is using a gorgeous vintage image from Eclectic Anthology--our sponsor for February and August!

I've used a freebie sheet of antique floral cigar box labels that they offer--it can be found HERE.  There are some absolutely gorgeous vintage images and elements available from this company so pop on over and take in all the gorgeous vintage goodness right now! ;)

Here's the tin I altered~

More info on my personal blog HERE.

 Don't forget to follow us and Like us on Facebook!  We'll be revealing our Friends & Followers giveaway SOON!!!  Stay tuned for more sponsor spotlights as well!  Merry crafting, friends!

Mynnette xx

Sponsor Spotlight: A Day For Daisies

Like I told you yesterday, I'm highlighting products from our 2013 FABULOUS sponsors here at Inkspirational-!  Tonight I've got a card made with an image from the wonderful A Day For Daisies!  They are actually our first sponsor and will be sponsoring us in January as well as in July! 

I've used part of an image called Freehand Bird 1 on my card.  It's a fabulous buy because you get two beautiful bird images in one purchase!  It's also so versatile--I've used it for a holiday card but it could easily be used on a birthday or just because card!

Here's the card I've made with this image~

More details on my personal blog HERE.

Don't forget that we're going to be doing a follower give away soon, so please follow us!  Also, feel free to LIKE our Facebook Page as this will also play a part in our give away!  More information will be forthcoming soon!!! Merry stamping, friends!

Mynnette xx

Sponsor Spotlight: Rubber Stamp Tapestry

Hi, friends!  We're going to be doing a follower give away soon, so pop over and follow our challenge!  Also, feel free to LIKE our Facebook Page as this will also play a part in our give away!  More information will be forthcoming soon!!!

We've also got some super amazing sponsors lined up and I'm going to be showcasing some of their products over the next few weeks to encourage you to play along with us!

First up is a card made using beautiful stamps by Rubber Stamp Tapestry.  These stamps are SO fun to play with!  I've used the Rose Trio set and the Pine Branch Border set.  It was so fun to collage stamp with these amazing products!

Here's my card~

More information on my personal blog HERE.

Stay tuned to see some more showcasing of our fabulous sponsors' products!  Please follow us here and like us on Facebook and don't forget to come back soon to enter for a chance to win some crafty goodies!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Mynnette xx

Meet the Design Team!

Well, we've got some exciting news for you!  I know that you're already aware, but we've got a Design Team! ;)  Ellen and I have chosen 10 girls to join us and broken them into two teams.  You'll get to see fabulous creations on both Wednesday when the challenges goes live as well as on Saturday for some "End of the Week Encouragement" to inkspire you to join in the fun!

So, without further ado, let's meet these fabulous ladies, shall we?  Please click on their blog title to be taken to their personal blogs and check our their amazing creations!

Owners~

Mynnette: On a Stampage

Ellen: In a World of Craft

Team One~

Kylie: Kylie is Addicted to Stamps

(Facebook Liaison)

Marina: My Perfect Life

Shauna: Creating With Paper

Yvonne: Journey Into Artistry

Sandie: London Days

Team Two~

Lisbeth: Lisbeths Hobbyer

Nikki: Nicole Stalker

Ruth: Flower Sparkle

Annette: Paper Piecing by Annette

Meighan: Stampin' With Meighan

We cannot wait to have you  join in the fun here in January!  We'll kick off the new year with some fabulous challenges AND a chance to win a prize from our very first sponsor--A Day For Daisies!  Don't miss the fun!  Happy stamp{ink} friends!

Mynnette & Ellen xx

WooHoo! December is here and that means we will be announcing our new Design Team soon! Please bear with us for a couple of days though. The lovely Mynnette has gotten sick and her computer decided to get sick too! Well, her computer is being fixed and we hope that she is feeling better soon. As soon as she is feeling better and her computer is fixed, we will be emailing everyone who applied.

Thank you all so much for the wonderful entries. We had many beautiful designers to choose from, so we are trying to make those final agonizing decisions now.  Please bear with us a day or two and we promise to get the word out!

Happy Tuesday!
Ellen and Mynnette

One day to go...

Okay, well you've got just one day left to get your entries into our DT call!  We've already asked a few friends that finished early and are starting to get the ball rolling--can't wait to finalize everything!

If you've entered the DT call and COMPLETED it, you will receive an email about the DT either way it goes.  Those who do not complete the DT call will not be considered and therefore will not receive an email.

Thanks to those of you who have supported us on this journey!  We appreciate you!!!

HUGS & happy stamping!

Mynnette & Ellen

Down to the wire...and a few other bits of business...

Well, those of you interested in joining our DT have just a little bit over a week left to get your creations in!

Talk again soon to you all!  January is almost here!!!

Mynnette xx

A few weeks...

There's just a few short weeks to participate in the Inkspirational DT Call!!!  Even if you're not wanting to be on the DT, please follow us and stay tuned--we've got some amazing sponsors booked that are offering fabulous prizes to our monthly winners!  Can't wait to see your amazing creations!

Mynnette & Ellen xx

One Month Left...

Hello, friends!  Just a friendly reminder that you've got just about one month left to finish your projects/enter for a DT spot for the Inkspirational challenge blog!  Click HERE for more details and to enter!  Stay tuned for more information and make sure to follow us so that you can start playing along at the beginning on 2013!  Happy stamp{ink}!

Mynnette xx

DT call is on!

Hi, y'all!  This challenge will be going live for participants to play along on the first Wednesday of January 2013, but if you'd like to be considered for a DT position, please find more information and link up your submissions HERE!

You will be asked to participate in four challenges--set up like the challenges on this blog will be! 

Here they are~

I hope you join me in this journey!!!  Happy stampink (get it?!) friends!

Mynnette xx