Use It Or Lose It

Hello,  Kathy Krug & Peggy Timmerman here.  We will be your Hosts and Designers for this week. We look forward to being "wowed" by your creations for this challenge.  

Challenge 

The challenge this week is Use it or Lose It. When I did my spring cleaning this year, I found several products and tools that I bought but never used, now admit it you have some too. So for this challenge, Peggy and I want you to go through your tools and supplies and choose something you have not used for a long time, rarely used, or never used, and put it to work.  Be sure to tell us what product or tool “came out of hiding” for your project.  

  

This Weeks Sponsor is 


Kat Scrappiness

Kat stocks the products that she loves and uses as well as what her customers request.  If you don't see it in her store, feel free to contact her.  She is happy to do special orders for you!  Use the special code when you purchase from her store.

DISCOUNT CODE for The Mod Squad Challenge: MSC10

  

Prize

$15 Gift Card to Kat Scrappiness

Kathy's Card

For my card I used this beautiful Background Die and these pretty leaves from Kat Scrappiness. This is the first time I have used them. 

The products that I found stashed and put to work are double sided adhesive and Prills. For details on how this project came together (with pictures and tips) visit my Blog http://stampwithk.blogspot.com/

Our Second Sponsor is Sparkle N Sprinkle

Be sure to check them out - they have FREE SHIPPING! Their stamps are made in Florida and they make their own awesome glitter!

 Prize
Pick up to $15 worth of digital stamps from any category HERE

Peggy's Card

I used Church Sympathy from Sparkle n Sprinkle for this card. This image comes precolored and as a black & white to color.  This card features the pre-colored image.  What I used for my use it or lose it is the background.  I purchased a Minc machine last year and have not used it.  So I foiled this background with the Minc and  mint green foil.  I created another card with the image to color.  You can find more information on my blog, Daily Grace Creations.

RULES

• Must be a NEW card/project as of the challenge start date
• You must be a "Follower" Click the "Join This Site" blue button in the right sidebar of this blog to be eligible to win
• You may use any vendors products to be eligible to win
• You must follow the challenge theme
• Include a link back to this challenge page
• You may enter our challenge 3 times, (unique entries not variations of same card)
•  You may enter as many challenges as you like
• Challenge ends on following Tuesday at 12 noon EST 

INFO

• Winner must send mailing address to Joyce before the following challenge.
• The host/hostess will pick a "Top 3" which will be featured on our PINTEREST board 
• Winners of prizes will be selected using a random generator.
• Be sure to follow by email so you get notifications of new posts!(not required)

If you are new to using Inlinkz to upload, there are instructions HERE

Be sure to add MSC in front of your link name for an extra entry if you any of the sponsor's image/product. Instructions are HERE
 

An InLinkz Link-up

WINNERS - ONE LAYER BIRTHDAY

It was so much fun to see what you created this week. 

There were some really wonderful entries for the One Layer Birthday Challenge!

Random Winner 
for Kitchen Sink Stamps

Joanie -  with this awesome card.

 Congratulations Joan, be sure to send Judy your email address 
so you can get your gift certificate.

Random Winner

for Inspired by Stamping 

Maura- with this beautiful card. 

Congratulations Maura, be sure to send Joyce your email 
address  so you can get your gift certificate. 
 

And now, the TOP 3 

In No Particular Order

Suchi, with this amazingly dimensional card.

 

Marieke, with this cute, whimsical card.

Kim M, with these beautifully colored flowers and 
amazing background.

 

Congrats to all. Be sure to grab your badge! 

j

One Layer Birthday

Hello, Judy Woodland and Vicki Dutcher here, 

and it's time for  a new Mod Squad Challenge.

The Challenge

Our challenge to you is to make a one layer birthday card. 

Just one layer, no cheating. You will not be considered for the prize if you don't follow the challenge

This week our SPONSOR is the wonderful stamp company  

Kitchen Sink Stamps.

 

Kitchen Sink Stamps offers us a discount CODE: ModSquad15.

  These stamps are amazing. Most have a multi-stamp feature that lets you get great detail in your images using several colors. There is real dimension with a 3-D effect! And one of the best features of this stamp company is that there are color recipes for most of the multi-step stamps, so you don't have to guess what colors to use. There are even alternative colors if you don't have the inks that are suggested. Maria from Kitchen Sink Stamps is a member of our Mod Squad Challenge Facebook Group so feel free to say Hi or ask any questions.

 

THE PRIZE

A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the store. 

You can pick your own goodies and there are lots of choices!

Here is a sample for you:

On this card I used the Kitchen Sink Stamp Set 3-Step Butterflies. There are 3 separate stamps used on each butterfly, with each stamp using a progressively darker color.

Here are the Ingredients:

GKD White Heavyweight Card Stock

GKD Ocean Mist Card Stock

Kitchen Sink Stamps 3-Step Butterflies Stamp Set

Kitchen Sink Stamps 3-Step Baseball Stamp Set for Greeting 

Tim Holtz Multi Media 2 Die

GKD Ocean Mist, Turquoise Sea & Blue Denim Inks

MFT Black Licorice Hybrid Ink

Nuvo Crystal Drops

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OUR SECOND SPONSOR is Inspired by Stamping

They are committed to bring you the highest quality in paper crafting supplies. They design & manufacture the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters.

  
The Prize
$25 Gift certificate for the STORE. 
That's $20 worth of product, and $5 for shipping. 

Vicki's Card

I used Inspired By Stamping, Flower of the Month; Aster.

THE RULES

• Must be a NEW card/project as of the challenge start date
• You must be a "Follower" Click the "Join This Site" blue button in the right sidebar of this blog to be eligible to win
• You may use any vendors products to be eligible to win
• You must follow the challenge theme
• Include a link back to this challenge page
• You may enter as many challenges as you like
• You may enter our challenge up to 3 times, (unique entries not variations of same card)
• Challenge ends on following Tuesday at 12 noon EST

INFO

• Winner must send mailing address to Joyce before the following challenge.
• The host/hostess will pick a "Top 3" which will be featured on our PINTEREST board 
• Winners of prizes will be selected using a random generator.
• Be sure to follow by email so you get notifications of new posts!(not required)

If you are new to using Inlinkz to upload, there are instructions HERE

Be sure to add MSC in front of your link name for an extra entry if you any of the sponsor's image/product. Instructions are HERE

Upload your image by clicking the BLUE Add Your Link button. 

Scroll down below all the entries to find it.

Upload your image by clicking the BLUE Add Your Link button. Scroll down below all the entries to find it.

An InLinkz Link-up

Winners--Retiform Technique

Well that was a lot of FUN, hope you all enjoyed the Challenge.  What beautiful entries you all created.  Thanks for playing along. 

 

 

And a big THANK YOU to our sponsor

 

 Stay tuned we're just moments away from a brand new Challenge.

But first time to announce our lucky winners!!!

 

 

The 1st RANDOM WINNER is:

 

#15 Leanne S.

 

 

 

 

The 2nd RANDOM WINNER is:

 

#13 Gail Scott

 

 

 

You have both won a $15 Gift Certificate to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!!!

 

Please email Joyce to make arrangements for your prizes!

 

 

TOP 3 IN RANDOM ORDER


#21 Cheryl Wright

 

 

 

 

#14 Carrie's Custom Cards

 

 

 

 

 

#18 Tami

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to all, please be sure to grab your Badge!

 

Retiform Technique

Happy Wednesday!

Donna Phelan here hosting the Challenge for this week!

Now don't be scared by the title.....give it a try, I think you'll find you LOVE it!

Challenge

Retiform Challenge 

Retiform:  :  composed of crossing lines and interstices :

This is achieved by placing down paper (copy paper / post-it-notes) and then sponging ink on to different sections of the card stock, moving the paper as you go, to create colorful little sections.

This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 

The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes

2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

My 1st Card

 

Using inks in Wild Wasabi and Tempting Turquoise I created my retiform lines.  This technique makes little 'windows' of color, perfect for stamping and showcasing images and words. The stamp set is Wonderful Words.  Stamping in Black Licorice ink I just filled in all of the lovely little windows.  Sheer Ribbon for accent.

 

 

My 2nd Card

This time using Distress inks in Antique Linen, Peeled Paint and Wild Honey I created my retiform lines.  I used several stamp sets for this card; Casual Comfort, Girlfriend and 3 In A Row.  Inside I used the heart die from  Tic-Tac-Toe.  All images and sentiments stamped in Black Licorice ink.  A little Black and White Gingham Ribbon threaded through a Spellbinders Ribbon Buckle die for accent.

Don't be afraid to try new things....as we used to say to the kids when they were little, take a 'no-thank you bite'.  Try it once and if you don't like it just say, no thank you! 



Wonderful Words





Casual Comfort

 

Girlfriend






3 In A Row

 

  

Tic Tac Toe



RULES

• Must be a NEW card/project as of the challenge start date
• You must be a "Follower" Click the "Join This Site" blue button in the right sidebar of this blog to be eligible to win
• You may use any vendors products to be eligible to win
• You must follow the challenge theme
• Include a link back to this challenge page
• You may enter our challenge 3 times, (unique entries not variations of same card)
• You may enter as many challenges as you like

• Challenge ends on following Tuesday at 12 noon EST 

INFO

• Winner must send mailing address to Joyce before the following challenge.
• The host/hostess will pick a "Top 3" which will be featured on our PINTEREST board 
• Winners of prizes will be selected using a random generator.
• Be sure to follow by email so you get notifications of new posts!(not required)

If you are new to using Inlinkz to upload, there are instructions HERE

Be sure to add MSC in front of your link name for an extra entry if you any of the sponsor's image/product. Instructions are HERE
 

An InLinkz Link-up

Winners of April Showers Bring May Flowers

 Leslie and I  want to send thanks to all who participated in this challenge.  We had lots of entries and those of you that used the sponsor's stamps, got a second entry.  
We still had to pick just three. 

Random Winner 

$20 gift certificate for Gina K Designs
#79 Maura with this card 

                                

Random Winner

$15 gift certificate for One Happy Cut  

#31 Crissy xx  with this card

Congratulations, be sure to send Joyce your mailing address so you can get your gift certificates.

And now, the TOP 3

In No Particular Order

I just have to say that it is getting harder and harder to pick the top three.  There are so many entries that I would love to give honors to many many more.  You are all deserving.

Sue's very unique card. 

 

 Rutabaga Pie designs

Just a sweet color combo and image. 

 

Dawn's rich card in monochromatic kraft.   

Congrats to all. Be sure to grab your badge!  

                                                   

                                                    

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