Inkspirational Challenge #284 - Designer's Choice - Stitching - Real or Faux

Welcome back to Inkspirational; so wonderful to see you here.

Before introducing the new challenge, a couple of things to share.

First, we are absolutely blown away by the number of awe-mazing cards in the Use Stencils challenge! At the time of writing this post, we had 54 - that's 5-4 - submissions! That's wild! Thank you so much for embracing our challenges with such enthusiasm; you sure know how to make our hearts happy!

Second - speaking of happy hearts - we are so so so so excited to announce that - after a long haul of moving house, changing jobs, re-organizing her crafty space and re-acquainting herself with her stash -Marina, a long-time designer for Inkspiration, is rejoining the team! Her 'official' re-start is today. Marina, a warm welcome back to your Ink family! 

Time for our challenge - Designer's Choice. For the next two weeks, our lovely Pia would like to see Stitching - Real or Faux -  on our cards/projects. Dies with stitched edges/elements or 'actual' stitching...bring it on! We also know many of you, in addition to being card-makers, are keen stitchers - cross-stitch, quilting, embroidery; feel free to share those works of art, too.

Let's check out the design team's stitching sensations:

Marlena

Julia

Pia

Marina 

Nonni

Carol

Looking forward to seeing what style of stitching you'll share.

Let's aim for another block-buster gallery!

The link will be open until Friday, March 11 at 11:59pm (GMT)

We'll be back on March 4th with a Reminder Post and Top Picks for Challenge #283 - Use Stencils.

Top Picks - Challenge #282 - Moodboard - AND Reminder Post - Challenge 283 - Use Stencils (optional: Add Splatter)

 Welcome to today's two part post:

First, to those who have already played in Inkspirational Challenge #283 - Use Stencils - found HERE - thank you! To those who have not, or who would like to add another entry, the link is open until Friday, Feb. 14th at 11:59pm (GMT).  Currently, we have 30 fabulous entries; let's see if we can double that in the next week! Come along and play cards with us!

Second: Time to reveal the TOP PICKS for Challenge #282 - Moodboard. A huge thank you to all who shared their wonderfully creative cards. 

Here are our Top Picks:

Caroline

Caroline's delicious cupcake is a wonderful translation of the assorted baked goods found on the Moodboard. Scrumptious!

ArtMBR

ArtMbR's multilayered die cuts are a beautiful take on the reds/pinks and love theme inspired by the Moodboard.

Diane

Diane's wedding card captures the essence of the Moodboard - LOVE - beautifully.

Congratulations to our Top Picks. Please take your badge.

Inkspirational Challenge #283 - Use Stencils

Hello,

Welcome back to Inkspirational; we're thrilled you're here.

Before we share our next challenge, a huge THANK  YOU for filling the gallery with your Moodboard-inspired creativity! So many entries - and each one a work of art! Hopefully, the momentum will continue as challenges unfold.

Today, we're introducing another challenge in our rotation: Use Stencils. Given the proliferation of stencils in the craft-iverse, we decided that they warranted special feature opportunities. Feel free to use any stencils you have; any theme. If you want, you can also incorporate the 'optional twist' which, this go-round is 'Add Splatters.' Loads of choices! 

 

Optional Twist - Add Splatter

Let's see the design team's stencil sensations:

Marlena

Julia

Pia

Carol

Nonni

We're excited to see what stencils you'll be showcasing!

Let's fill the gallery to bursting once again!

The Link will be open until Friday, Feb. 24 at 11:59pm (GMT)

(We'll be back on Saturday, Feb. 18th with a Reminder Post and Top Picks from Challenge #282 - Moodboard.)

Top Picks - Challenge #281 - Word Prompt - New and/or Welcome AND Reminder Post - Challenge 282 - Moodboard

 Hello,

Welcome to today's two part post:

First, to those who have already played in Inkspirational Challenge #282 - Moodboard - found HERE - thank you! To those who have not, or who would like to add another entry, the link is open until Friday, Feb. 10th at 11:59pm (GMT).  Come along and play cards with us!

Second: Time to reveal the TOP PICKS for Challenge #281 - Word Prompt - New and/or Welcome! A huge thank you to all who embraced our first challenge of 2023 with delightful, creative cards. Each and every one was a treat to behold! Selecting Top Picks was a challenge, but choose we must. 

Here are our Top Picks:

Kate

Kate's little elephant welcome baby card is a sweet fit for our challenge. The quilted background is a lovely touch.

Lisa

Lisa's card showcases a stylish, gorgeous-and-handsome pairing of 

her new wedding-themed images

Allisa

A beautiful New Year's card featuring Allisa's new Taylored Expressions stencils. Pretty, plus! 

Congratulations to our Top Picks. Please take your badge.