Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge

Peachy Challenge 02 :: Photo Inspiration

2012-01-26T23:01:00.002-06:00

Hiya Peaches!

SO excited to see SO many of you join us last week for the Pocket Challenge!

We have another FUN challenge for you today and lots of wonderful inspiration for you from our Peachy DT!

Image Via: PINTEREST

Create a project of your choice using this photo as inspiration.

You can interpret it however you like!

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!

Remember: you don't have to use our Stamps to link up, but you do have to use our stamps in order to win the prize. We will continue to have random giveaways during our release weeks and on our PK Inspiration Blog!

Challenge Guidelines:

Design must be new, created specifically for this challenge

Project must meet Challenge outline

Link up by 2/1 - 11:59 pm EST

New Challenge goes up 2/3 - 12:01 am EST

Here's what our Design Team whipped up for you this week:

Heather

Jennie

Kristi

Lauren

Lorie

I hope you guys are as inspired as I was!

Ready to see who won the Pocket Challenge?

These are our two amazing runner ups!

AMY

JANICE

congrats ladies!

And our winner aka TOP PEACH from the

POCKET CHALLENGE is...

CINDY

Congratulations Cindy! Please email me to claim your prize:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

Please feel free to display the TOP PEACH badge on our sidebar with pride!

Thanks for stopping by everyone, can't wait to see what you create!!

Peachy Challenge 01 :: Pockets

2012-01-19T23:00:00.001-06:00

Peachies!! Welcome to the FIRST of our

BRAND NEW PK CHALLENGES!

Thank you all for linking up with us last week, we're THRILLED to announce our winners, but first, let's take a peek at our NEWEST Challenge including inspiration from our talented design team members!

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE

Today's challenge comes from the SUPER creative RAVEN:

Create a project with a pocket!

Whether it folds, tucks, or hides a treat,
pockets are a fun way to add something extra!

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!

Challenge Guidelines:

Design must be new, created specifically for this challenge
Project must meet Challenge outline
Link up by 1/25 - 11:59 pm CDT

This week you'll be playing along for our ca-ute St. Patty's themed stamp set:

CHEERS for GREEN BEER!

Check out what the amazing projects this week:

I *adore* the unique take each of them came up with! Won't you head on over and let them know what you loved about their card?

Ready to see who won our link up last week, right?

So many beautiful projects, it was VERY difficult to pick just three.

Here are our two runner-ups:

JESSICA made these adorable Football Favors!

CINDY created this darling Valentine Angel!

Congratulations, ladies!
You can snag your badge right from the sidebar.

and now...
Our TOP PEACH from the LINK UP is...
MARIBEL!

Congratulations Maribel!! Please email me to claim your prize:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

Please feel free to display the TOP PEACH badge on our sidebar with pride!

Good luck everyone, we can't WAIT to see what you create this week!

Remember: Your deadline to enter is next Wednesday, 1/25/12!

Peachy Challenge {new!} :: Kickoff Linky Party

2012-01-13T10:00:00.010-06:00

HELLO Peachies!

I know, it's been awhile since we last met here but I wanted to let you know why -

our PK Challenges are new and improved for 2012!

More streamlined!

Same time each week!

New Challenge every Friday!

Inspiration from 4 first term designers + 1 Senior Designer each week!

Each week we'll challenge you with something different, but always inspiring!

Not only will there be a weekly challenge, but we're making it much easier for you to have fun when playing along!

Here are the details on our NEW PK Challenge:

Each new post will go live on Fridays at 12:01 EST {starting with next week on 1/20/12}
You will have until the following Wednesday at 11:59 pm EST to submit for that weeks' challenge
We'll pick a "Top Peach" for each challenge and 2 runner ups to receive a special badge you can snag right from our site when you win {no more waiting on emails!}
While our challenges are open for all to play along, to earn "Top Peach" you must use a Peachy Keen Stamp somewhere on your project. Prizes will be awarded based on design, theme, and challenge requirements.
We will still continue to offer giveaways on our Peachy Keen Connection with each new release, so there'll always be a chance to start your PKS Collection out for FREE! Just play along for a chance to win! {"like" us on Facebook for the most up-to-date details on giveaways and contests}

Sound good? The new format will go live next week!

So today, we have a winner to announce from our last sketch challenge!

Please help me congratulate #15 GiGi!

GiGi created this adorable card with our color combo!

GiGi, please contact me {angelica at peachykeenstamps dot com}

and I will send out your gift certificate right away!

Congrats!!

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Since we're welcoming the new team and getting them all "Peachified" I thought it would be fun to host a linky party for this weeks' challenge!

What better way to transition us into the new year than with some awesome inspiration from the team and the January Stamp of the Month Club stamps?

I love all the different takes on this set, and you can see it will be a set you can turn to all year long!

Going forward, we will only be showcasing 5 designers per challenge, but to introduce you to each of their styles, we're showcasing all 17 today!!

Stamp of the Month Club is BRAND NEW for 2012!!
Each stamp set is illustrated and designed by Kathy and
auto-shipped to you for just $29.95/month and includes shipping!!

Amanda Bodine

http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com

Amy Crockett

http://scrappingmommy.com

Cristina Garcia

http://www.craftingwithcristina.com

Glorajean Beardall

http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com

Heather Hoffman

http://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Heidi Anne Giebel

http://gotscraps.blogspot.com

Jennie Garcia

http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

Kim Score

http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com

Kristi Bennett

http://littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com

Lauren Brewer

http://laurenscreative.com

Leanne Garner

http://www.createdbyLeanne.blogspot.com

Lorie Souther

http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com

Melissa Haas

http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Michelle Criswell

http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Nikki Foraker

http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com

Raven Baca

http://love4stamps.blogspot.com

Saundra Rega

http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com

Stunning, right? Well, we can't WAIT to see what YOU create!
We'll award our TOP PEACH starting with this challenge, so show us whatcha got!
There is no theme to this challenge, just create anything with your Peachy Keen Stamps!
Easy, right? Yay! Ready? Set? Go!

Designer's Choice Winner :: Challenges Resume January 9th

2012-01-03T10:51:00.000-06:00

Hello Peachy Friends!!

I know you have been anxiously awaiting the winner of the

Designer's Choice Challenge!

Thank you so much for linking your projects and playing along, it's always awesome to see what you create!

so without further ado...

the Random.org winner is....

#15 - ELSA!

Congratulations, Elsa!

Please email me (angelica at peachykeenstamps dot com) so I can get your

$30 Gift Certificate out right away! :)

While we get our New Design Team in place and settled in, we are taking a break from Challenges this week, but will be back next week with a NEW Challenge and the winners from our last Let's Face it Friday. Remember, you still have NINE more days to upload your projects to our Color Combo Challenge HERE.

I hope you'll take a peek on our home blog and wish our designers a very

Fond Farewell!

We will miss them all immensely!

Don't forget to join us at 6 pm Central when we'll announce all the new members!

Have a crafty happy day!

Hugs, Angelica

Let's Face it Friday - Color Combo

2011-12-30T11:30:00.000-06:00

Oh my goodness, it has been awhile, hasn't it? I am so sorry we are late today, it's completely MY FAULT! I goofed!

We've been busy pouring through the applications for the PKS DT and I can tell you it's not going to be easy to make the final call, but everyone will be notified by Sunday night whether it's good news or bad! Thanks for hanging in there, I know the wait is tough!

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Thanks SO much everyone for playing along in our last challenge! The random winner is...

#17 - JESSICA!

Such a sweet, sweet card, too!

Congratulations, Jessica! You won a set of our SNOWMANY Faces!

Please email: adrianne (at) peachykeenstamps (dot) com with the following info:

Your Name, item won, and email address!

Thanks so much for playing along everyone!!

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**COLOR COMBO**

Create a project using your PKS Faces and the color combo provided.

Any projects not using a Peachy Keen Face will be disqualified from winning the prize, sorry! :(

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address, please)

Link by 01/12 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Here's what our Peachy Team created for you today!

KIM

HEIDI

JOANNA

RUTHIE

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We'll choose one random winner to receive:

a $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the

Peachy Keen Stamps Shop!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 67 - Designers' Choice

2011-12-13T10:00:00.002-06:00

Good Morning Everyone!
Our calendar year is winding down, and we're coming down to our final days with our amazing Design Team. We couldn't be more honored to have worked with each of these talented women as long as we have.

Because each of them are like my family, I guess I'm not feeling as sad as I expected. I know that while I may not be working with them on this blog, they won't be very far away, and emails, phone calls, will be even sweeter than before! I am so happy we were able to make this last challenge a "Designer's Choice", so each of them could create however they wanted to!

I hope you'll play along this week in our last sketch challenge with our current team, and visit their blogs to leave them a little extra love.

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Our RANDOM Winner of VALENTINE CUPIDS is...

#32 - RO!

Congratulations, Ro! Please email your name, address, and set you won to:

adrianne {at} PeachyKeenStamps {dot} com

to claim your prize!

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Today the very sweet, very kind Piali from Touch of Creation is joining us all the way from India! Piali moved this year, and has handled her guest DT spot with so much grace! It's been a joy to work with her so far, and she's just getting started!

Visit Piali on our HOME blog this week for beautiful inspiration and a giveaway that you don't want to miss!

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DESIGNER'S CHOICE!

Create a card or layout with your Peachy Keen Stamps!

Yes, once in awhile we ask that you use your Peachy Keen Stamps to play along, and today is one of those days! Create ANYTHING you'd like, but you MUST use your Peachy Keen Stamps!

Project must be new, created for this challenge

Link up by December 27th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 12/27}

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PIALI

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VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI

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EMMA

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SAMANTHA

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LISA

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We will be choosing a ONE random winner this week!!

Our winner will receive a

$30 Gift Certificate

to Peachy Keen Stamps!!

Good luck everyone!

Let's Face it Friday - Fabric Scraps

2011-12-09T10:00:00.001-06:00

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope you're all having a PEACHY day so far!

We're so excited to be back after a short break, and have LOTS of amazing inspiration to share with you today!

Did you know Peachy Keen is having an OPEN DESIGN TEAM Call?

Yep, we ARE! Please CLICK HERE for more info, and get your application in today!

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You guys did an AMAZING job showcasing your favorite recipes in our RECIPE CARD Challenge! As promised, here is our TOP 3 entries!!

Starting with our WINNER:

MEL!!!

We loved the adorable little characters Mel created - especially that sassy little lime! HOW CUTE!

Congrats, Mel!

Please email Adrianne @ Adrianne {at} PeachyKeenStamps {dot} com

with your choice of one of our Peachy Keen Kut Out dies and coordinating stamp set!

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

JESSICA

GiGi

awesome job, ladies!!!

Please email me for your blog blinkies!

When claiming a prize, please be sure to

include Your Name, item won, and email address!

Thanks so much for playing in our challenges!!

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I'm excited to introduce you to our guest designer today, Lynda from Postive-Force! Lynda has such a fabulous imagination and has showcased some unique ideas on our HOME BLOG this week! If you haven't yet, be sure to go take a peek! She is giving away a stamp set and YOU could win!

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**FABRIC SCRAPS**

Create a project using your PKS Faces and fabric.

Create Fabric Flowers, use scraps to layer, ruffle or pleat, or use in your die cuts for some fun texture!

Any projects not using a Peachy Keen Face will be disqualified, sorry! :(

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address, please)
Link by 12/22 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Here's what Lynda and the rest of our Peachy Team created for you today!

LYNDA

KIM

HEIDI

JOANNA

ERIN

RUTHIE

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We'll choose one random winner to receive:

a set of SNOWMANY FACES assortment!!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 66

2011-11-29T10:00:00.001-06:00

Hello, and Happy Tuesday!

Did everyone Stateside enjoy their Thanksgiving? We had a fabulous, relaxing day here, and it was really tough for me to get back into the post-Thanksgiving groove yesterday!

You guys did an incredible job on the last challenge, we are so thrilled to see you back here each week. I'm so excited to announce our TOP 3 today!

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Everyone did such a great job, it was hard to choose just three!

But, without further ado, here are the TOP 3 from our last challenge:

Our two runner ups will receive a "TOP 3" badge for their blog!

Michelle

Jeanne

And our winner is.....

Heather!!

Her mix of pattern papers and perfect paper piecing really made her card stand out!

Love the way she cropped the sweet birthday girl, too!

Congratulations, ladies, I will be contacting each of you later today with your blinkie for your blog,
and Heather, I will be emailing your $20.00 gift certificate later today, also! :)

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I hope you'll help me welcome Julie from Julie's Crafty Spot as this week's Guest Designer! Julie is always trying out fun sketches on her blog and has such a pretty, elegant style!

Be sure to check out Julie's projects on our HOME blog this week, she'll be giving away one of our Gingerbread Stamp Sets!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE

Create a card or layout with the sketch provided.

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)

Project must be new, created for this challenge

Link up by December 12th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 12/12}

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Here's what Julie and our Design Team created for you today!

JULIE

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VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI

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EMMA

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SAMANTHA

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LISA

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We will be choosing a ONE random winner this week!!

Our winner will receive a set of our

VALENTINE CUPIDS!

Good luck everyone!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 65 w/ a Twist: Paper Piecing

2011-11-15T10:00:00.041-06:00

Good Morning Peachy Friends!

I hope you're all having a great start to your week -

we're back today with a new sketch challenge for you!

Thank you SO much to those of you who come back and play each week and for taking the time to participate in our brief survey we put out on our last challenge.

We will be analyzing the responses to continue to try and improve. We absolutely LOVE and appreciate hearing what you think!

Today I'm announcing FIVE winners

and FOUR Gift Certificate Winners from our survey!

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Our Random.org winner for our last Sketch Challenge is...

#43 Sandra R.!!

Congratulations, Sandra!

Please contact Adrianne in our shipping dept.

with your name, set you won, and address to:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get your PEACHY KEEN SANTA shipped right away!

Enjoy!

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$15 Gift Certificate Survey Winners:

DEE

KACEE

HEATHER

CASSANDRA C.

Ladies, I will be emailing you individually for your gift certificate. :)

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Please join me in welcoming Cathy from Snip Tuck Designs as our guest designer this week! Cathy has an incredibly creative mind, and it's no wonder she's a Packaging Engineer by trade - her creations are not only adorable - but incredibly functional!

Be sure to check out Cathy's Peachy School Bus from yesterday and her projects all week long on our HOME blog this week!

She will be giving away a Wide Eyed Face Assortment to one lucky winner!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE w/ a TWIST

Create a card OR layout based on the sketch & use

PAPER PIECING in your project!

Not sure how to paper piece?

Using your stamps, stamp individual elements onto different papers and "piece" them together!

There's a great photo tutorial on Splitcoaststampers - go take a peek, then check out the inspiration below from our fabulous Design Team!!

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!) and the twist (Paper Piecing)
Project must be new, created for this challenge
Link up by November 28th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 11/28}

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And here's how Cathy & the rest of our team took on the challenge!

CATHY

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VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI

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EMMA

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SAMANTHA

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LISA

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We will be choosing a TOP 3 this week!

Our two runner ups will receive a TOP 3 Badge,

and...

Our winner will receive a

$20 GIFT CERTIFICATE to our store!

(and a winning badge, too!)

Good luck everyone!

Let's Face it Friday - Holiday Recipe Challenge

2011-11-11T09:58:00.000-06:00

Good Morning Everyone! Here in NE Wisconsin, we've seen our first falling of snow, and are just starting to get our winter boots out. I don't think I'm quite ready for that yet, but it sure does get me in the Holiday mood and holiday challenges! But first let's see who won our last challenge!

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Our Random.org winner this week is....

#17 - Gabriela Sandoval!

Yay, congratulations, Gabriela!!!

To expedite the shipping of your prize,

Please email:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and include Your Name and email address

and we'll send your Gift Certificate right over!

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Today we're very happy to introduce you to this week's guest designer,

Stacy from Totally Twisted Cards! Stacy has been showcasing her adorable creations all week long on our HOME Blog - so don't forget to check it out! She has a prize up for grabs for those who comment, too!

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**HOLIDAY RECIPE CARDS**

It's the beginning of the holiday season, which means baking and cooking our favorite dishes!

We want YOU to create a card or a layout holding your favorite holiday recipe!

Don't forget to PEACHIFY your creation!

Any projects not using a Peachy Keen Face will be disqualified, sorry! :(

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address, please)
Link by 11/27 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Here's what Stacy and the rest of our Peachy Team created for you today!

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We'll choose a TOP 3

1st Place Winner receives a Peachy Keen Kut Out Die/Stamp Combo {winner's choice} Combo = (1) stamp set + (1) PKKO die
2 Runner Ups will receive a blinkie to place on their blog!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 64

2011-11-01T10:00:00.009-05:00

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

I hope I'm not the only one who ate waaaay too much candy yesterday!

As fun as Halloween is I'm glad the next holiday isn't for another few weeks!

I hope you all enjoyed last week's sketch! As always, I invite you to email me

{angelica at peachykeenstamps dot com}

anytime with thoughts, suggestions, or just to say hi.

We do not have a guest designer today

{Piali B. will have her guest design week in December}

So it's just us today! Hope you don't mind. ;)

We are going to draw TWO winners

for this challenge so be sure to

SCROLL

all the way down to see how you can win!!

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Our Random.org winner for our last Sketch Challenge is...

#5 - OMAGLORIA!

Congratulations! Please contact Adrianne in our shipping dept.

with your name, set you won, and address to:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get your SNOW CUTIES

shipped right away!

Enjoy!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE
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Create a card OR layout based on the sketch provided

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)

Project must be new, created for this challenge

Link up by November 14th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 11/14}

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Just LOOK what our DT created for you today!!

VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI
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EMMA
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SAMANTHA
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LISA

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This week, we are offering a chance to

win TWO different ways!

And we'll have a total of FOUR winners!!

As always, we will have our random winner

that is chosen from entries into our challenge.

That winner will receive our

PEACHY KEEN SANTA SET!

(I just love him.)

The NEXT way to win is really, so so simple.

I am looking for your help! We are constantly trying to improve at

Peachy Keen Stamps, and one way we can do that is from feedback from our friends!

After you complete the short 10-question survey, please leave a link under the survey link with your name and email address. I will choose THREE RANDOM winners to each receive a

$15 GIFT CERTIFICATE

just for providing feedback!!

**note - you are not required to play along in the sketch to qualify for the survey entry.**

Your answers are COMPLETELY anonymous, we will only see the feedback left.

Thank you so much for your help!!

PLEASE Link your info

ONLY after you've completed this survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VX8XYHC

Let's Face it Friday - Creepy Cute!

2011-10-28T10:00:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday!

Thanks SO much for playing along in our last challenge!

We have another challenge today and a fabulous Guest Designer, too!!

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Our Random.org winner this week is....

#11 - Glora!

Yay, congratulations, Glora!!!

To expedite the shipping of your prize,

Please email:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and include Your Name, item you won, and shipping address

and we'll send your Cottage Cutz Gingerbread Doll die right out!

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Today I'm so happy to introduce you to a new Guest Designer - Jamie Greene! Jamie has a fantastic eye for design, and has showcased how versatile she is with her posts on the Peachy Keen Stamps HOME blog. Be sure to check out ALL of her creations from this week - you'll be glad you did. She has some ADORABLE ideas on how to use your Peachy Keen Stamps as well as a prize for one lucky commenter!

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**CREEPY CUTE**

It's almost Halloween - let's use up the last of our Halloween paper stash to create one last spooky project that just might give us the creepy crawlies in the cutest Peachiest way possible!

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 11/10 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Check out what Jamie and the rest of our Peachy Keen DT created for you today:

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One lucky winner will receive a

$25 Gift Certificate

to the Peachy Keen Stamps shop!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 63

2011-10-18T10:00:00.003-05:00

Good Morning everyone!!!

Hope you're all having a great start to your week and are ready for another sketch to try!

If you haven't heard, the Peachy Keen Design Team is hopping to showcase the new mini-PKS release and the new Country Bumpkin line by Lorie Souther!!

CLICK HERE to start the HOP!

You can win a $15.00 Gift Certificate on each designer blog

PLUS

we have an extra 10% Promo Code hidden in the hop!

(ok, it's not really *hidden*, it's on the first post - hehe)

When you combine the promo code with the automatic savings, you can save up to 20% on your purchase through Wednesday (10/19)!!!

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Our Random.org winner for our last Sketch Challenge is...

#18 - Megan!!

Congratulations! Please our shipping dept. with your name, set you won, and address to:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

to claim your "Ghost with Pumpkin" stamp and

your "Halloween Pumpkins" stamp set!

Enjoy!
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Today I'm delighted to introduce you to Heather from Houses Built of Cards as our guest designer this week! Heather has such a detailed style and has the ability to bring all her projects to life with her level of attention she gives each project.

Be sure to check out Jessica's guest design projects on our HOME blog this week!

She will be giving away a $25.00 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE
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Create a card OR layout based on the sketch provided

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)

Project must be new, created for this challenge

Link up by October 31st {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 10/31}

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Just LOOK what our DT created for you today!!

HEATHER

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VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI
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**Coming Soon**

EMMA
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SAMANTHA
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LISA

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KIM

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Play along this week for a chance to

win a set of our SNOW CUTIES!

Let's Face it Friday - Windy

2011-10-14T10:00:00.002-05:00

Good Morning Peachies! I hope you are all well on your way to a fabulous Friday!

We have another fun challenge for you today, but first, let's take a peek and see who won the "LEAVES" challenge!

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Our Random.org winner this week is....

34. alvina!

Congratulations, Alvina!

To expedite the shipping of your prize,

Please email:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and include Your Name and shipping address

and we'll send an "In Stitches" assortment right out!

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We're so excited to introduce Kristin from Lilsweetpea's Place as our guest designer! Kristin has been showcasing projects on our HOME blog all week and will be giving away two of our Halloween-themed sets, so be sure to head over there and check out each day's post!

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Swirls of wind remind us of flourishes and whimsy! Make a project that whips up our imagination!! Don't forget to take your favorite Peachy Keen faces along for the ride!

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 10/27 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Check out our DT's "Windy" & Whimsy Inspiration:

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One random winner will receive:

A Peachy Keen Stamps/Cottage Cutz
GINGERBREAD Die w/Face Stamp Set!!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 62

2011-10-04T10:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday, Peachies!!!

Way to rock out the last sketch challenge!!

It was fun, right? Sometimes just throwing in a different shape or angle

gives you the nicest, unexpected result!

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Our Random.org winner for our last Sketch Challenge is...

#22 - Annette!

Congratulations! Please our shipping dept. with your name, set you won, and address to:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

to claim your Faceless Fall Fun Set! Enjoy!
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I am SO pleased to introduce Jessica Kubit from The Creative Stamper's Spot as our guest designer this week! Jessica is a sweet, sweet crafter who is always showing her readers new techniques and is never afraid to try something new!

Be sure to check out Jessica's guest design projects on our HOME blog this week!

She will be giving away a stamp set at the end of the week to one lucky winner!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE
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Create a card OR layout based on the sketch provided

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)

Project must be new, created for this challenge

Link up by October 17th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 10/17}

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JESSICA

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VIV

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LORIE

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JANICE

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NIKKI
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EMMA
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SAMANTHA
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LISA

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One lucky RANDOM winner will win both our "Ghost with Pumpkin" stamp and our "Halloween Pumpkins" stamp set!

Let's Face it Friday - Leaves

2011-09-30T10:00:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Everyone! We have an exciting day ahead - a new LFIF post, a new MINI-RELEASE from Peachy Keen Stamps that is set to go live after 12 pm CDT today, and a BRAND NEW line that will be released under PKS. The artist is still a mystery! You still have TWO hours to get in on the giveaways before they're released. We announced on our Facebook yesterday that this exclusive Peachy Keen Connection giveaway will run through today at 12 pm CDT. The good news? Even if you didn't get in on it this time there will still be PLENTY of treats to give away coming up soon!

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Thank you so much for linking up in our

SUNSHINE Challenge!

We adored all of your cheery sunshine-y projects!

Our Random.org winner this week is....

24. Diana!

Congratulations, Diana!

To expedite the shipping of your prize,

Please email:

adrianne {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and include Your Name and shipping address

and we'll send those Happy Lashes right out!

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Today we are SUPER excited to welcome Ashley of Ashley's Scrappin Palace as our guest designer! Ashley has been posting our HOME blog all week and will be giving away an assortment set of Wide-Eyed Kids, so be sure to head over there and check out each day's post!

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Leaves are starting to fall from the trees, and it's time to get inspired! Using leaves as your inspiration or focal point, create a project showcasing your Peachy Keen Faces and the autumn leaves!

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THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 10/13 - 11:59 pm CDT

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DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION:

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One random winner will receive:

One set of our In Stitches face assortments!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 61

2011-09-20T10:00:00.003-05:00

Good Morning Everyone!!

We had a blast looking at all of your creation on the last challenge!

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Our Random.org winner is...

4. Sarah!

Congratulations! Please email me with your name and address to:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

so we can ship Miss LISA JEAN HALLOWEEN out to you!

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What a treat to have Jane from Polka Dot Gypsy as our Guest Designer today!! Be sure and check out her amazing projects and wonderful tips on our HOME blog this week! She will be giving away a stamp set at the end of the week to one lucky winner!

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SKETCH w/ a TWIST:

Use TWINE or EMBROIDERY FLOSS

Create a card based on the layout and TWIST provided

Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge,

but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)
Also must include the twist - use Embroidery Floss or Twine on your project!
Link up by October 3rd {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 10/3} edited on 9/20 - sorry about that, originally had the end date 10/10, it is 10/3! :)

Check out the GORGEOUS creations Jane and our design team have created!

JANE

VIV

LORIE

JANICE

NIKKI

EMMA

SAMANTHA

LISA

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One lucky RANDOM winner

will win our super versatile

Faceless Fall Fun Set!

Let's Face it Friday - Sunshine

2011-09-18T10:00:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone! We are just a little delayed with this week's LFIF, but we're here!! DoBea has come up with some FANTASTIC challenges for the next few weeks and I'm so happy to share them with you.

First, I should introduce you to DoBea Alberts, our new Guest Design Coordinator! DoBea brings years of stamping and scrapbooking experience to the Peachy Keen Family. She works part-time at our offices and is a welcome creative resource to our team! DoBea resides in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin with her family.

Now, I know you've all waited long enough to see who won our last challenge; let's get right to it! :)

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We LOVED all your back to school project!!

Our Random.org winner this week is....

2. Shelly

Yay, Shelly!!!

Please email me with your shipping address:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get those 1-/8" Simple Sallies and Simple Simons right out you!

These are just so perfect for all your student-themed projects!

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What a delight it was to have Lauren from 40:31 Creations on our blog last week! Lauren makes some adorable sentiment stamps, be sure to check them out when you visit her blog!

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We are all craving that sunshine as the days start to get cooler, so make a project that radiates that warmth of the sun using your Peachy Keen Faces! Don't forget to use your Peachy Keen Faces!

THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 9/29 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Check out the aDoRaBLe projects created for your inspiration today!

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One random winner will receive:

One set of our Happy Lashes face assortments!

Good Luck, can't wait to see what you create!!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 60

2011-09-06T10:00:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Everyone!!

Thanks so much to all who played along in our last challenge!

Seeing all your "buttonized" creations was so much fun!

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I'm excited to let you know the winner of the Karaoke Birthday Set!

Random.org chose...

#7- JULIE MUSE!

Congratulations! Please email me with your name and address to:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

so we can ship that fun stamp set out!
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I am so happy to let you know that Cristina from Crafting with Cristina is joining us as today's Guest Designer!! Cristina has a great eye for design and I LOVE seeing all her creations! Be sure to visit her on our HOME blog this week! She will be giving away a stamp set at the end of the week to one lucky winner!

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Create a card based on the layout provided (Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge, but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!).

Project must include basic elements and layout from the sketch (feel free to flip anything!)
Link up by September 19th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 9/19}

Can't wait to show you what our DT has in store for today!

CRISTINA

VIV

LORIE

JANICE

EMMA

SAMANTHA

LISA

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One lucky RANDOM winner will win our

too-cute-to-be-so-spooky

LISA JEAN HALLOWEEN SET!

(another one of my faves!)

p.s. Don't forget to follow us on our HOME Blog, too - we've got sneak peeks each night for you this week as we countdown to our SEPTEMBER RELEASE!!

Let's Face it Friday - Back to School

2011-09-02T10:00:00.002-05:00

Good Morning Peachy Friends!!!

Did your kiddos start school this week?

Our school district started on Wednesday and I have to admit, I do love seeing that yellow school bus each morning. Back to routines, fall weather, upcoming holidays, all of it makes me quite happy!

We have a TON of exciting things happening in the next few weeks at Peachy Keen:

9/5 - 9/9 - Peachy Keen's September Release Week! Sneak peeks of our new stamps happening Monday thru Thursday with a fun inspiration blog hop on Friday! Be sure to follow us on our HOME Blog & join us on the PK Connection - where all the sneaks will be posted!
9/16 - Quick Quotes/PKS Blog Hop - we'll be showcasing how to use your favorite Peachy Keen Stamps with some of the prettiest paper and embellies on the market!
10/7 - SVG Attic/PKS Blog Hop - Jessica designs the most adorable SVG cuts! We'll be hopping to show you these gorgeous cuts and our fun faces. A match made in paper heaven!

Details on more hops and fun ways to win will be announced in the coming weeks, so be sure to follow us on Facebook!

Alrighty, who's ready to see who won our last challenge?!

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So excited to see such a fabulous turn out for our last challenge!

You guys are doing a fabulous job and inspiring us each week with your "Peachified" projects!

Our lucky Random.org winner this week is....

28. CarolynG.!!!

Congrats, Carolyn!

Please email me with your shipping address:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get those Large Critter Faces right out you!

(Just a warning, you might not leave your crafty space for DAYS after you get them, they are way too much fun!!!)

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We are so pleased to welcome Sara from Snug as a Bug Designs this week! Sara is a local Peachy Keen friend, and we were lucky enough to meet her last fall! WE love her creative organization ideas she shared this week on our HOME blog! Be sure to stop by and see the projects she designed - she's giving away a Wide-Eyed Kids Face Assortment to one lucky commenter!

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It's that time! Many of our kiddos are heading back to school this week, so let's create a project that they can bring to their new teacher or that helps them get back into the school spirit. Pencil cup holders, homework charts, etc. are great ideas! Don't forget to use your Peachy Keen Faces!

THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 9/15 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Love all the projects Sara and our DT created for today!

SARA

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One random winner will receive:

One set of our 1-1/8" Set of Simple Sallies faces

AND one set of our 1-1/8" Set of Simple Simon faces!

Good Luck, can't wait to see what you create!!

p.s. Because the Quick Quotes/PKS hop will be on 9/16, our next LFIF challenge
and winner from the Back to School Challenge will be posted on Sunday, 9/18.

Thanks for understanding!

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Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 59 + a TWIST!

2011-08-23T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hello and Happy Tuesday, Peachies!!

We LOVED your creations on our last sketch challenge, and I bet you're anxious to see who won those adorable Lauri and Skip Elves, right?? They are SO much fun!

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Random.org chose...

#22 - KEMMA!

Congratulations! Please email me with your name and address to:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

so we can ship those sweet elves your way!
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I am SO beyond excited to welcome Glorajean from Glora's Crafts to our blog this week as our Guest Designer! Not only is Glora a talented designer, she has been playing in our challenges since the beginning and has become such a sweet friend to PKS. We just love her! Be sure to check out her posts on the HOME blog this week! She will be giving away a stamp set at the end of the week to one lucky winner!

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Create a card based on the layout provided (Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge, but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!) and twist provided.

Project must include basic elements from the sketch and the twist: BUTTONS - use buttons somewhere on your project
Link up by September 5th {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 9/5}

Can't wait to show you what our DT has in store for today!

GLORAJEAN

VIV

LORIE

JANICE

EMMA

NIKKI

SAMANTHA

LISA

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One lucky RANDOM winner will win our fun

PK-290 Karaoke Birthday Set!

Inspired by our family's crazy love of karaoke, this set is a favorite of mine. ;)

Good luck everyone!

Let's Face it Friday - Our Furry Friends

2011-08-19T10:00:00.008-05:00

Hello Everyone, and thanks for joining us for another Let's Face it Friday Challenge! This is THE place to play if you've got Peachy Keen Faces and LOVE to use them!

We offer a new challenge every week on this blog, and every other Friday is our LFIF Challenge.

Hope you'll find time to play along - we've got another fun challenge for you this week!

First, let's take a peek and see who won the last challenge!

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WINNER!

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Our numbers are growing - thank YOU for playing along!

Our Random.org winner this week is....

49. Missy!

Congratulations Missy! Please email me (angelica at peachykeenstamps dot com) your shipping details along with your choice of three Nestabling sets!

We'll get that and the CUTE & CUDDLY 1-1/8" Faces right out to you!

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TODAY'S GUEST DESIGNER

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This weeks' guest designer is none other than the Quilling guru - Linda from My Quilling Nest! Linda creates gorgeous quilled creations and is a member of The North American Quilling Guild. Be sure to check out her projects from this week our HOME blog - she's giving away a "Bugs" 4x6 die set!

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THE CHALLENGE

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Create a project using animals as your main theme! Easy peasy!

THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 9/1 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Check out the inspiration Linda and our Design Team have for you today!

LINDA

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THE GIVEAWAY

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One lucky winner will receive a set of our

CRITTER FACES (Lg)!

Good Luck Everyone!

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Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 58

2011-08-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Everyone!

What a wonderful job with our last challenge - the simplicity of the sketch didn't throw anyone off one bit! We are completely amazed by the creativity each person brings to the sketch challenges.

I hope your week is off to a great start and you're feeling creative,

because today we have another sketch challenge to get your mojo going!

First, let's see who won Challenge 57!
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Random.org chose...

#7 - Jana Bailey!

Congratulations! Please email me with your name and address to:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get those cute little pumpkin dies right out to you!
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Please help me welcome Gaby from GabyCreates! Gaby creates gorgeous layouts and almost always showcases her beautiful family in each of them. You definitely won't leave her blog without an idea or two! Please visit Gaby each day this week on our HOME blog! She will be giving away a stamp set at the end of the week to one lucky winner!

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Create a card based on the layout provided (Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge, but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!)
Project must include basic elements from the sketch!
Link up by August 22nd {the collection closes at 11:59 pm Central on 8/22}

Take a peek at what our fabulous DT created for you today!

GABY

VIV

LORIE

JANICE

EMMA

NIKKI

SAMANTHA

LISA

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We'll choose a random winner who will receive one set of our newly released

LAURI and SKIP Elves!

Good luck everyone!

Let's Face it Friday - Shaped Cards

2011-08-05T10:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Peachies!

I hope everyone had a great week!

We have another FUN Let's Face it Friday Challenge for you today!

First, let's see who won our "So Punny" challenge!

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WINNER!

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So excited to see so many of Peachy Friends playing along!

Our Random.org winner this week is....

29. Candy!

So fun! Congratulations! Candy, please email me your shipping details-

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com and we'll get the Basic Paper Doll Assortment right out to you!

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TODAY'S GUEST DESIGNER

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Today we have a guest designer joining us who is no stranger to the Peachy faces. ;) Michelle from Scrappin With My Bug is always whipping up new and creative ways to use her favorite faces on her crafty projects! I love checking out her blog to see what she comes up with next! Be sure to check out Michelle's posts from this week on our HOME blog - she's giving away a Winter Wonderland assortment!

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THE CHALLENGE

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Create a shaped card using PKS faces. No die cutting machine? No problem! Use a corner rounder to create a subtle shape or half of a large die to create your shape.

THE RULES:

Project must be new
Must incorporate Peachy Keen Faces
Please link directly to your blog post (not blog address)
Link by 8/18 - 11:59 pm CDT

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Look at what Michelle and our awesome DT have for you today!

MICHELLE

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THE GIVEAWAY

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One lucky winner will receive a set of our

CUTE & CUDDLY 1-1/8" Faces and

THREE packages of Nestabling!

Good Luck Everyone!

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Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 57 w/a Twist!

2011-07-26T10:00:00.001-05:00

Hello and Happy Tuesday Peachies! We are back with another sketch challenge for you today, along with a fun color combo!! Thanks SO much to those who played along in our last challenge! As always, we LOVE seeing what you create!

First, let's see who won Challenge 56!

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WINNER

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Random.org chose...

#34 - Donya/okscrappinmama!

Congratulations! Please email me with your name and address to:

angelica {at} peachykeenstamps {dot} com

and we'll get your Spellbinder dies right out to you!

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GUEST DESIGNER

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We're so happy to welcome Cathryn from IN THE PINK! I love Cathryn's projects - she makes the sweetest altered items and the sweetest cards! Be sure to follow her all week on our HOME blog! She has some fun blog candy up for grabs!

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THE CHALLENGE

Sketch Challenge

*with a twist*

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Create a card with the sketch and color combo provided. Peachy Keen Stamps are not required to participate, but we always love to see what you create with them if you have them already!

Create a card based on the layout provided (Peachy Keen Stamps are not required for this challenge, but if you've got them, we looooove seeing how you create with them!)
Project must include basic elements from the sketch, and color combo!
Link up by August 8th {the collection actually closes at 11:59 pm Central on 8/8}

Need some inspiration? Check out what our designers whipped up for you today!

CATHRYN

VIV

LORIE

JANICE

EMMA

NIKKI

SAMANTHA

LISA

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GIVEAWAY

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One lucky random winner will win a Pumpkin Trio die!

Good luck everyone!