Tag Archives: TGIF Challenges

#TGIFC196 Product Spotlight — Designer Series Paper

This week, the TGIF Challenge Blog has a really fun challenge to use designer series paper (DSP) on your project. To me, this is WIDE open. You could interpret this challenge a bunch of different ways. For example, you could use DSP as a background, layer, focal point, or even to enhance a stamped image.… Read More: #TGIFC196 Product Spotlight — Designer Series Paper »

#TGIFC192 Product Spotlight

It’s time for another TGIF Challenge!  This week, we are focusing on Glossy Paper.  Glossy paper is often overlooked, but it’s so fun to work with and provides stunning results!  I love using it for various stamping techniques, such as sponging and alcohol spritzing.  So dig yours out and come join us this week. To… Read More: #TGIFC192 Product Spotlight »

#TGIFC184 – Color Challenge

TGIF!!!  The color challenge at TGIF Challenges this week includes Cajun Craze, Merry Merlot, and Crumb Cake.  I love color challenges, because I NEVER would have come up with this particular combination myself, and I love being inspired to think outside the box and do something different. To see all the designers’ projects this week… Read More: #TGIFC184 – Color Challenge »

#TGIFC182 Inspiration Challenge

Happy Friday!  It’s TGIF and that means time for a new challenge.  This week is an inspiration challenge using the photo below. Be sure to click over to the TGIF Challenges Blog to see all the designers’ projects for this week! When I look at this photo, I see Halloween of course, but I also… Read More: #TGIFC182 Inspiration Challenge »

#TGIFC180 Color Challenge

Happy Friday!  Today, we have a pretty color challenge at TGIF Challenges, including Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Mango Melody, and Coastal Cabana.  To see all the designers’ projects, click the photo below to go to the TGIF Challenges Blog. I actually made two cards for this challenge.  I started with an idea … and it… Read More: #TGIFC180 Color Challenge »

#TGIFC178 Inspiration Challenge

Happy Friday!  This week’s TGIF Challenge is “Holiday Prep.”  Projects could include anything you might be doing now to prepare for the holiday season.  For example, making Halloween treats, creating guest lists for Thanksgiving, preparing decorations or centerpieces for the table, designing Christmas cards, making tags, or even thank you gifts or favors.  This challenge is pretty… Read More: #TGIFC178 Inspiration Challenge »

#TGIFC174 Product Highlight – Feelin’ Punchy

TGI Friday!  It’s time for a new product highlight challenge at the TGIF Challenges website!!!  Today, we are pulling out our punches!  This is a great challenge for beginner stampers, because punches are a lot less costly than die cuts.  But it’s also a great challenge for seasoned stampers too, because punches are quick and… Read More: #TGIFC174 Product Highlight – Feelin’ Punchy »

#TGIFC170 Inspiration – Repeat After Me

It’s another TGIF Challenges Friday!!!  This week, we have a super fun challenge … Repeat After Me.  This challenge is perfect for using the Stamparatus Tool.  The Stamparatus is a stamp placement tool, which among other things allows you to stamp in a perfect line or circle. Before we get to my card, be sure to check out… Read More: #TGIFC170 Inspiration – Repeat After Me »

#TGIFC168 Sketch Challenge

It’s time for a new sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges!!!  Sketch challenges are one of my favorites, because a lot of the hard work in designing is already done.  Here’s the sketch for this week: Before I get to my card, be sure to check out the TGIF Challenges website and get inspired by all the designers’… Read More: #TGIFC168 Sketch Challenge »

#TGIFC166 Product Spotlight – All That Glitters

This week at TGIF Challenges, we have a product spotlight challenge — Glitter!!!  Glitter is such a fun element to add to your projects for some extra sparkle and pizzazz.  There are several glittery products out there including Glimmer Paper (p. 192 new thinner sheets that are safe to use with die cuts), Shimmery White… Read More: #TGIFC166 Product Spotlight – All That Glitters »

#TGIFC164 Technique Time – Doodle Bug

Happy Friday and TGIF!!! It’s time for a new challenge, and boy do we have a fun one this week!!!  It’s called Doodle Bug.  At first, I was a little apprehensive.  I probably never would have thought of doing something like this on my own.  But that’s the exact reason why challenges are so great!  They encourage… Read More: #TGIFC164 Technique Time – Doodle Bug »

#TGIFC148 Masking Technique

It’s Friday, and that means time for another TGIF Challenge!!!  This week is a technique challenge using masking. Be sure to go to the TGIF Challenges website and check out all designers’ amazing projects!!! For my card, I used a couple different masking techniques.  I used one to eliminate the stems on my stamped flowers and turn… Read More: #TGIFC148 Masking Technique »

#TGIFC140 December Designer’s Delight

I have a super exciting announcement!  I was asked to join the TGIF Challenges Design Team!!!  I was so flattered, because this team is made up of AMAZING designers, including many past and present Artisan designers.  They post challenges every week that are so inspirational.   I think you will love following along and hopefully, participating!!! … Read More: #TGIFC140 December Designer’s Delight »