Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge: February 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Peachy Challenge 06 :: 3D Object - Weather

Happy Friday Everyone!

We've had SUCH a busy, busy week and we're just getting started!

Our new STAMP KIT OF THE MONTH goes on sale Saturday morning and we also have a big release party planned on our PK Connection, so be sure to check it out!

We LOVED your friendship cards! They were all amazing, but as you know, we can only pick a few to be in our top three!! First, I know you're anxious to see what the next challenge is, so I won't waste anymore time - here's the challenge and the inspiration our designers have for you today!

THE CHALLENGE

This week we want to see what you can create in 3D!

The theme: WEATHER.

Your card can include any stamps but remember you can only earn "Top Peach" if you use your Peachy Keen Stamps!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Guidelines:

Design must be new
Link up by 2/29 - 11:59 pm EST

If you're immediately stumped, check out what our designers have created for you today!

Glorajean Beardall

Lauren Brewer

Leanne Garner

Lorie Souther

Cristina Garcia

LOVE how our designers took on this challenge, and I can't wait to see what all of you create, too!

Now we're ready to reveal our TOP three from our PHOTO INSPIRATION challenge:

Our two fabulous runner ups this week are:

Kristen

Kristen's creative pup card captured our hearts! Love the twine bows and twine collar. How sweet!!

and

Paula

That face is DARLING on the coffee cup and pairing the donut was a fabulous touch!

Congratulations, ladies! Please feel free to copy the badge for the Top 3 on the sidebar and display proudly on your blogs! You earned it!

and.... our TOP PEACH:

CATHRYN!

Cathryn won us over with her seriously CUTE piggy bank and the little coin "friends" she also created. The details made the whole card spring to life! Congratulations, Cathryn!

Please email Adrianne {adrianne at peachykeenstamps dot com} with your address, and we will get your Crunchin' Carrot Bunny die right out to you!!

Don't forget to snag that "TOP PEACH" button from the sidebar!

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This week you will be playing along for a SPRING BOUQUET stamp set!

This set contains the perfect Spring sentiments and a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and loose flowers, so you can create your own custom look!

Good luck everyone!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Peachy Challenge 05 :: Just Cards Challenge - Friendship

Hello Peaches and thanks SO much for joining us for another Peachy Keen Challenge!

I hope you're enjoying the few subtle changes to the way we've done challenges in the past, and you're finding them easy to play along with and of course - that they're FUN!

You guys really took that fruity photo and put your own adorable spins on it. It's SO difficult to choose our top 3 every week, but we've revealed last week's down below.

First, we have our NEWEST challenge ready for you!

This week we're hosting a JUST CARDS CHALLENGE!

That's right! CARDS ONLY this week, using the theme: FRIENDSHIP.

THE CHALLENGE

We want you card-makers to show us your SKILLZ! This week, create a card using theme provided: FRIENDSHIP!

Your card can include any stamps but remember you can only earn "Top Peach" if you use your Peachy Keen Stamps!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Guidelines:

Design must be new
Link up by 2/22 - 11:59 pm EST

Easy peasy, right? Let's see what our awesome designers came up with to get you in the FRIENDLY spirit. :)

Thanks so much to our designers this week (and always) for providing such amazing eye candy!

Now we're ready to reveal our TOP 3 from our PHOTO INSPIRATION challenge:

Our two fabulous runner ups this week are:

Margie Calenda

We loved the retro feel of Margie's card and that beautiful embossed panel! What a perfect peach she created! Well done!

Amy

Of course we loved the banana reference with the fruit and the monkeys are absolutely adorable! Such a cute card, Amy!

Ladies, please grab the "Top 3" badge from the side bar and display it with pride on your blogs! You earned it!

and.... our TOP PEACH:

MELISA ALZAMMAR!

Melisa created a STUNNING shaped card with beautiful blossoms and a strawberry and fit her PK faces right into the design! Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations, Melisa!

Please email Adrianne {adrianne at peachykeenstamps dot com} with the background stamp of your choice, and your mailing address so we can get your prize right out to you!

Don't forget to snag that "TOP PEACH" button from the sidebar!

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This week you will be playing along for a

CRUNCHIN' CARROT BUNNY DIE (retail value: $19.95)!

This little guy is another one of Kathy's beloved original stamp illustrations that Scrapping Cottage has worked their magic on and created into a beautiful piece-able thin metal die!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Peachy Challenge 04 :: Photo Inspiration

Gooood Morning! We have another challenge for you today which I KNOW will make you eager for summer - at least it did for me!

We had SO much fun looking at everyone's entries for our Paper Roll Challenge last week, but before we announce our TOP 3 & our TOP PEACH, here's the challenge this week:

photo credit: North Hill Produce

THE CHALLENGE
Create a project using the photo as inspiration. Interpret the photo ANY way you'd like, just be sure to let us in on your creative process!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!
Guidelines:

Design must be new
Link up by 2/15 - 11:59 pm CDT

Remember: Peachy Keen Stamps are not required to play along, but they are required to earn TOP PEACH! :)

Ready to see how our Design Team interpreted this week's challenge? Take a look below and visit their blogs for more info on how they created their projects!

Leanne

Michelle

Raven

Saundra

Kim

Ready to get creating? First let's see who made our TOP 3!
Our two RUNNER UPS:

CAROLYN G:

Carolyn's creative mind saw a bumble bee instead of a toilet paper roll and it made the SWEETEST Valentine treat holder! Check out her blog for more photos!

CINDY:

Cindy captivated our hearts once again with her sweet bunny and chick scene! Can you believe that basket is made out of a toilet paper roll and she weaved the paper for the basket? So cute!

As difficult as it was for us this week, we have our TOP PEACH, and she is:

ARCY!

Arcy created an ADORABLE mini album using empty toilet paper rolls and even included a fun photo tutorial on her BLOG with instructions on how to make your very own! We love all the sweet Peachy faces she used to create the "sweetest" keepsake! Congratulations, Arcy!

Please email Adrianne {adrianne at peachykeenstamps dot com}

with your choice of 1-1/8" Face set and your address. She'll hook you up!

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This week you'll be playing along for a chance to win a BACKGROUND stamp of your choice! Good luck!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Peachy Challenge 03 :: Paper Roll

It's FRIDAY!

Which means we have another PK Challenge lined up for you!

We SO enjoyed looking at all your beautiful tea-party inspired creations! We have the winners from our photo inspiration, but first, here's this week's challenge:

Show us what you can do with an empty toilet paper roll!

Photo via: GorillaSushi/Flickr

THE CHALLENGE

Another fun idea from Raven! Create ANY project of your choice using an empty toilet paper roll. Need ideas? Take a peek at our designer's inspiration! Please be sure to look at the rules on our sidebar if this is your first time playing along.

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Guidelines: