Happy Thursday, again my Groovy Friends!

How many of us are snowed in? Perfect time for… a StampInsanity challenge! Carpe Diem, Friends – Carpe Diem!

As you know, we are looking for a few Groovy designers to fill some very big shoes ~ I am so sad to say good bye to a few Groovies who are moving on.  Margie, Lynx (blackdragon), Rosalien, Julia and Wendy are moving onto new and exciting things.  You will most definitely want to stay tuned to their blogs for some fantastic things to come!

We are welcoming two new Groovies this week ~ don’t worry, the other spots are still open! See The Designers Desired tab above for info, but hurry! I am so happy to introduce you to Janet and Tanya. Welcome to our StampInsanity Asylum, Gurlz!  I hope you have a ton of fun with us!

Now, onto your mission…  This week we are celebrating love in a little different way.  The SIS way~  Non-traditionally! Whether that means non-valentine-y colors to you, or an image that is not standard Valentine’s Day fare… This is a great opportunity to make a totally unique valentine for someone you really dig! Or yourself! And don’t forget the chocolate…

Sharing the love, here are the GroovyGurlz of Ward Two!

Tanya

Juanita

Kapree

Alison

Erica

Susan

Jacquie

Are these Gurlz GENIUS, or what?! I so love my GroovyGurlz. <3

Hey all you Groovy Friends!

It’s Tonya, writing to you loud and proud! For those of you who know me, HELLO and I miss you all!! For those who do not, I’m Beth’s BFF and I’m filling in for her today. Beth is experiencing family illness and will be out for a couple of weeks. Please join me in wishing her and her family well. In the mean time, you’re stuck with me!!! So let’s get this party started!!!

This week we are challenging you to take “thinking outside the box” to a whole new level with Let it ALL Hang Out! Let your creativity flow past the edges of your paper!  Get wild!!

Since Beth isn’t here and can’t monitor me, I think I’ll share a creation with you.

Dude, it’s fun taking over the Asylum!!

Ok, so mine didn’t exactly go past the edges of the paper. But technically, my paper went past the edges of the paper. My card was only supposed to be as big as the layer that says “Season’s Greetings”. This is a post card type of card measuring 5×7″. Here’s a picture of the Spica glitter:

Ok, thanks for letting me have my fun!!! Now on to the real stars of the show…

Creations from Ward Two of the Groovy Gurlz’s Asylum!

This one is made by Beth. The flower she used is gorgeous!

Umm, hello! I got to looking and thought the background stuff sure looked familiar. Looks like someone stamplifted my photo! hahaha

This is the Christmas card Beth made for me. It’s stunning and this picture does not do it justice. Again, gorgeous flower!!!

This one is Rosalien’s card. I love these stair step cards! I really like how Rosalien did the background around the oval! Very nice!
Rosalien

This is Dawn’s card. I love how she put Nicholette on the edge!!
Dawn

This is Susan’s card. I LOVE how she used the skulls on the edge. I also love the monochromatic color scheme!
Susan

This is Jane’s card. Is Hilda bad to the bone or what? I love how Jane added the rhinestones. Too cool!
Jane

This is Wendy’s card. Isn’t the butterfly stunning?? I love it!! Love the colors and that patterned paper!
Wendy

This is Susan’s card. I love the image she chose for her card. I love the sentiment and the colors!
Susan

Peeps, do you know that blogs live off comments? That they die without them? Be sure to visit the Groovy Gurlz and leave ‘em some love!

Ok, one last thing while I’m in control…I heard this rumor that there’s going to be a DT call soon. So keep your eyes open!!

We’d love to see what you create!!! Leave your link below:

Happy Thursday, my Groovy Friends!

This will be our last post before the holiday, so first and foremost, the GroovyGurlz and I wish you all a very safe, healthy and blessed Season of Joy!

On that note ~ your challenge is to create a holiday card your way.  Are you a traditionalist, or do you groove to an alternative beat? We can’t wait to see!

Now – moving onto the WINNERS for this week… stay tuned!  I will be drawing numbers and posting on Friday.  Will it be you?  Be sure to check back – winners get a complete digi set of choice!

***Update!  Our WINNERS for last week are:

       

Tracy Payne    Sammibug   Janet R

Email Me to collect your free digi set! ***

***Quick Holiday SHIPPING Note: Orders for rubber sets received after NOON EST on Saturday, December 18, 2010 will ship Jan 2, 2011.  You’ll find a bonus in your order for your patience!  Digital orders, of course, are instant downloads! ***

Of course, we have the Grooviest Gurlz and their gorgeous holiday creations!  That’s what you really want, so let’s get to peeping! 

Beth

Chelsea

Juanita

Beth

Julia

Alison

Rosalien

Jane

Dawn

Wendy

Sugar

Lynx (BlackDragon)

Erica

Suzi

Jacquie

Kapree

Happy DECEMBER Thursday, Groovy Friends! …Holy flying time…

Your mission this week is to create a project with some clever use of some Luscious Lace! The possibilities are endless!!

Stay Tuned for the winners of the Holiday Princesses!  PLUS ~ I goofed, YOU WIN! The super-cute Morgan’s Star rubber set is on sale for half price!  Yes – you read correctly!  I accidentally doubled my order, so you win by HALF! Check out the SI Store for the savings!

***UPDATE!  Holiday Princesses WINNERS!***

Please EMAIL me to get your set!  Congrats and THANK YOU for playing with us!

JAYNE! SCRAPPY! TAMMYLEE!

Let’s see what the GroovyGurlz have for us this week – awesomeness, no doubt!

Chelsea

Juanita

Jules

Rosalien

Susan

Alison

Jane

Lynx (Blackdragon)

Sugar

Erica

Kapree

Jacquie

Dawn

Wendy

Happy Thursday, Groovy Friends!

This week is so exciting around here!  We have a new batch of Groovy Gurlz to introduce you to ~ some you will recognize from last term, and lots of fresh talent, too!  First, though, I want to express a huge, heartfelt thanks to the Gurlz who are moving on… Jennifer Olauson and Lisa Foster are incredible women and fabulous crafters and personally, my life is better for having gotten to know them here.  I highly encourage you to tag these in your “blogs-to-watch” list!

The challenge this week coincides with the release of the Devil Dolls digis.  Trick It… Or Treat It is our theme, brought to you by magnificent Margie Cortina! Naughty or Nice?  Sweet or Sour?  Create a Halloween card with a decidedly Tricky or Treaty feel!  Heck – add some candy treats, even!   This challenge is one for everyone!

I am so excited to show you the fabulous projects from the next generation Groovy Gurlz!  FYI:  This is the full team ~ we will be showing the awesomeness of the team in two Wards… one each week.

Margie

Julia

Beth

Rosalien

Juanita

Alison

Susan

Jane

Kapree

Lynx (Blackdragon)

Erica

Jacquie

Chelsea

Wendy

Dawn

Sugar

Suzi

Happy Thursday, Groovy Groupies! Can you believe another week has come and gone?  Wowza!

Before we get rolling this week, a couple of quick announcements!  First, we have to say goodbye to SuperGroovy Tonya, who will be taking off her Super Woman cape for a while.  Next, we are completely stoked that Guest Gurl Juanita Gillen is going to stay on in the Asylum permanently!  You should be very excited too – getting to see her cool creations every week!   Finally, just a reminder that you should *really* go scroll back through the last few challenges and check out the INCREDIBLE submissions from our super-Groovy readers!   As far as I’m concerned, you can never have too much groovy eye-candy to gawk at!  Go look!

For now, off we go on another groovy adventure through the blogs of our fantabulous Groovy Gurlz!

Ready, set – HOP!

This week we have another wonderful photo inspiration piece from Tonya!  Check this out~

…and from the Gurlz…

Juanita

Alison

Suzi

Lisa

Jennifer

Jacquie

Sarabeth

Margie

Happy Thursday, Groovy Groupies! Ready for a new challenge and some more amazing artwork from the Gurlz?  Let’s go!

This week, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a bookmark.  Easy peasy – but the twist is to slap on some hardware!  Any hardware will do – the more creative, the better! 

Show us what you got!  In the meantime, here are some incredible samples from the Groovy Gurlz!  Is this group not just CRAZY talented?!!

Suzi

Margie

Juanita 

Jennifer

Alison

Lisa

Tonya

Sarabeth

Jacquie

*** Everyone enjoying your free Maddie?  We’re on the lookout for your Summer Lovin’ creations, so come back and link up to the freebie post! ***

Happy Thursday, Groovy Groupies! Got lots of fun stuff for you this week!  First, we have some new releases, one that should remind you of a certain love triangle… or not!  It is called What The Heart Wants.  And another set of immortally inspired rubber sentiments!  If you liked Otherworldly Loves, you will completely dig Simply Supernatural!

PLUS – we have a special Tweaked Technique from published art author, Roni Johnson! You can find other fabulous techniques on her blog, Ink Stains, or in her book! Be sure to check out her site for more info!!

NOW!  On with the Tweaking…  This is a tweak on the shaving cream technique, and it presents all sorts of insanely cool possibilities for texture and pattern!  Give it a try – we CAN’T WAIT to see what you come up with!

Mousse Me! Supplies:

Mousse  *   Dye Reinker   * White Cardstock   *   Heat Tool or Embossing Gun   * Gloves (optional)   *   Scraper, Craft Spatula, Popsicle Stick (optional)

Instructions:

1. Spread a layer of mousse over your cardstock.
2. Add one drop of ink to the mousse. Spread around in circular motions with your fingers, scrapper, craft spatula, popsicle stick, etc. Don’t over blend.
3. Melt the mousse with a heat tool. You will notice as the mousse begins to melt the ink will be absorbed into the cardstock in some really cool patterns.
4. Repeat with 2^nd and 3^rd color(s) if desired.

Soooo…   This week we are challenging you to try out the Mousse Me technique, (or another technique you choose to share!), and create your own background!  It is so easy to get wrapped up in designing around your paper – make your paper fit your design!!  We can’t wait to see what you come up with!  Here are the Groovies with their amazing-as-always projects!

Juanita (Groovy Guest Gurl)

Alison

Suzi

Jennifer

Lisa

Margie

***COMING SOON***

Jacquie

It’s Thursday!  Such a fun day!  Here we go…

  This week we have some New Releases!  Check out the amazing work by the Gurlz!

Alison

Jacquie

Jennifer

Juanita (Guest Gurl!)

Lisa

Sarabeth

Suzi

Margie

Tonya

WAIT!!! Did you know StampInsanity and the Gurlz love ya? We do!

In fact, check this out:

1. Each time you enter a challenge for the month, you will receive one entry into an end of month drawing for a free digi of your choice. If you use an SIS image, you get another entry. The drawing will be done on the first day of the next month.

2. Then, the top 3 entries each week will receive an “I grooved with the Gurlz” badge to display on their blogs. We’ll distribute the badges on the day of the new challenges.

And finally, StampInsanity sponsored the Burtonesque Dolls in their debut challenge this week!  Go over and visit – our own Super Suzi is a B-Doll!  Go visit – you won’t be disappointed!