April Guest Designer Challenge Call!

****Comments have ended for this post at 4 pm CST 3/31/09****

I am SO sorry to have to end entries before the official end of the day, but we need to have time to vote before we pick a final entrant tomorrow morning!  I will make sure to mention the time of day for next month's Guest Designer Challenge!

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Announcing our new Guest Designer positions and all the details on how YOU can be the next Guest Designer for one month, using Clear Dollar Stamps new release stamps!

Each month, just before the sneak previews begin, we will be holding a stamping challenge RIGHT HERE! 

TODAY is the day, and THIS is the post for the
APRIL 2009 GUEST DESIGNER CHALLENGE!!!!

***Challenge is open now through the end of March 31, 2009***

Here are the deets:

WHAT DO I DO TO ENTER??

1. Create any sort of project following the stamping challenge detailed below.

Here is the STAMPING CHALLENGE for April

• Use the color purple on your card or project.
• Let's see how creative you can get with any shade or hue of purple!  Ideas for shades of purple are Lavender, Amethyst, Plum, Eggplant, Lilac, Violet
  
• Use as much purple as you want, or as little as you want, the point is to show us your creativity with this color.  There are many things that can be purple... flowers, birds, clothing, fruit, other plants, toys, bugs, furniture, appliances... get creative and show us some PURPLE.
  

2. Then create a comment TO THIS POST with the following info: You MUST have these three 3 things:

• include your email so we can contact you if you are selected (email is not publicly displayed if you enter it in the appropriate field)
  
• include your name
  
• include a LINK directly to your entry (If you upload to SCS, include this KEYWORD: CDSGDC0409)  Please make your link directly to your post and not just your general blog.
  

OTHER INFORMATION

• Challenge will be open for 4-1/2 days and the winner will be announced on the 5th day, which will be the 1st of the Guest Designers Month.
• All projects, no matter what stamps are used, will be a qualifying entry AND considered.  However, using Clear Dollar Stamps on your project increases your visibility, but it is not mandatory.   You may submit a project using any stamps, but keep in mind it sure helps us to see you use Clear Dollar Stamps on your project.  It will show us not only how much you already love CDS stamps by having and using them, but it also helps us see exactly how creative you can get using OUR stamps.
• Our Senior Design Team will be the judges!  They will vote on projects based on creativity, uniqueness, color, and presentation.  So, please, DO YOUR BEST WORK!
• The chosen winner will be our Guest Designer for that release month, and will receive (3) three stamp sets of his/her choice from that month's releases!
• The Guest Designers term will be for the remainder of the release month, of which during this time, he/she will receive benefits (store discount) and responsibilities (creating samples for the purpose of promotion) of a regular designer for Clear Dollar Stamps!
• Your samples for promoting CDS with your free stamps throughout the month you are a Guest Designer, are expected to be similar in composition and neatness than that of your entry.
  

3. At this time, we can only accept entries from those residing in Canada or the
U.S, due to shipping times.

Now, let's see who wants to be a Guest Designer and get to play with some free stamps!
Show us your BEST work!

Lori

Comments

[Callie]

I absolutely LOVE CD stamps... I have several of them. The purple aspect was a challenge for me because it's not a color that I work with often. Here's the link to my project... http://craftycallie.blogspot.com/2009/03/charlie-coupon-book.html I hope you like it. I had fun making it.
And here's my email too: callie.zenner@yahoo.com

[Karen Church]

I don't have any of your stamps yet, but this little monkey is similar to yours. Thanks for the chance to work with you.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295431?cat=500&ppuser=20876

K

[Lori G (Chef Mama)]

I've been working on my entries (yes plural b/c I can't make a decision! LOL!) piecemeal, but I wanted to get these posted. I actually have another project that might or might not get done in time for this. I'll post it when I'm done either way. It was my dd's idea, so I HAVE to finish it!

My card outside:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295419?cat=500&ppuser=7858

Card inside: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295420?cat=500&ppuser=7858

Prayer Journal: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295421?cat=500&ppuser=7858

Thanks! These challenges are good & make us get creative!

[Lisa Lara]

Kudos to everyone participating in this month's challenge. I have viewed lots of talented cards/projects. I just love the new set-Charlene with the umbrella and boots. Thank you for this challenge. Thank you for the blog candy I won- I used stamps from it on this card:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295352
Lisa

[Ryann Salamon]

I'm not much of a purple person but I found this to be fun!

Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1295269?cat=500&ppuser=144026

Ryann

[Diana]

I don't have any Clear Dollar Stamps yet, I just found you guys recently - and saw this post today! I'm trying desperately to expand my collection and my skill set and I would love to be part of your team. I'm giving you links to a few different purple-y cards I've made recently.
Here's my 1st card on my blog:
http://dianastout.blogspot.com/2009/03/dreamy-tilda-in-springy-purples.html
Here's another one:
http://dianastout.blogspot.com/2009/03/love-is-in-air.html
And a third:
http://dianastout.blogspot.com/2009/03/hb-happy-birthday-card.html
And one more:
http://dianastout.blogspot.com/2009/03/woj-challenge-20.html

Here's my blog's front page:
http://dianastout.blogspot.com

Please please consider me for your guest spot!
Thank you so much for the opportunity,
Diana (diana.stout@gmail.com)

[Jenny Skaggs]

I just stumbled onto this today. I don't have any CDS stamps yet, but I have a huge wishlist already!!

Here is the link to my post ... http://inkywishes.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-challenges-ive-attempted-this-week.html

Thanks for looking!! Jenny

[peggysue]

I almost never use purple, so thanks for the challenge, it helped stretch me.

peggysue

Here is a link to my blog:
http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/2009/03/floral-wreath.html

[Sarah Masteller]

Hi, here is my altered compostion book
http://sarahspapertray.blogspot.com/2009/03/altered-composition-book.html
Thanks for looking
Sarah Masteller

[Erin Smetak]

Hi!

Here's a link to my submission!

http://erinscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-easter.html

Best of luck choosing your guest designer!

Erin Smetak

[Betty McCommon]

Here is the link to my card on my blog.
http://bettystamps.blogspot.com/2009/03/clear-dollar-stamps-challenge-purple.html

I have been drooling over the horse stamps for the March release. Thanks for your consideration
Betty McCommon

[Stéphanie Bonniot]

That was a fun challenge....and I always wanted to do a purple cow (it's a chocolate brand name in France!)
So here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1293211?cat=500&ppuser=144886

[wendyp]

I am kicking myself for not getting my order in sooner for CDS but I kept holding off to see what the April releases would be, lol!

Since purple is probably one of the colors I use the least, this was definitely quite the challenge. http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/03/top-this.html

thanks for the challenge!
wendy price

[Lois Jones]

I hope it is okay to enter a second item. This time I used CDS stamps. The ideas finally started flowing. Here is a link.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1292958?cat=500&ppuser=92766

Thanks so much for the opportunity.

[sue morris]

Here's my entry for the guest designer challenge. I'm lovin' my new animal stamps!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1292769?cat=500&ppuser=171992

[Lois Jones]

Thought I would put in this little item. Unfortunately it doesn't have a CDS stamp used on it, but I know of several sets that would work with it. I just don't own them yet!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1285318?cat=500&ppuser=92766

[Jill Haddad]

Okay - here we go - this is my entry for the Guest Design spot. I made this last night before I was directed to this challenge - but it definitely qualifies I think. Thanks for letting me participate.

http://jhaddad59.blogspot.com/2009/03/organization-tips-card.html

[Sherrie Conner]

I have never 'tryed out' for a design team before, too chicken I suppose! But here I am with my fingers crossed tightly!

http://www.papercraftplanet.com/photo/take-care-cdsgdc0409

Sherrie Conner

[Julie Temple]

Hmmmm thought I did this lastnight, but guess not...LOL! I would LOVE to represent CDS as a guest designer! Here is my Purple Charlie:
http://julietemple.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-love-charlie-horse.html

Thanks for the chance!
Rubber HUgs,
Julie

[LeAnne]

Aw, I don't have any of your stamps, although I enjoy reading your blog every day and think the images are very cute! I decided to play anyway! Here it is:
http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2009/03/shades-of-purple.html
Thanks!
LeAnne Pugliese

[Robin Willis]

Thanks for an opportunity to be a guest designer!!! Here is my entry:
http://rockinrobin1973.blogspot.com/2009/03/clear-dollar-stamps-guest-designer.html

[Tanya Stottlemire]

I would be greatly honored to be chosen for this, clear dollar stamps are absolutely gorgeous and I would love the opportunity to use them.

Here is my card
http://scramptastic.blogspot.com/2009/03/clear-dollar-stamps-challenge.html

[Codi Jo]

Love my Clear Dollar Stamps, and any chance to get a few more would be mucho grande!!Thanks for looking at my Charlene Card.
http://farmfilly.blogspot.com/2009/03/guest-designer-challenge-cds.html

[Carol Turner]

Here is my card that I am submitting. I love these stamps and I got to use them for the first time today. The lighting was not great for my photo sorry! and this is my first time posting a photo of a card I have made.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=207338

[Beth Hartley]

I just got my first CDS order this week and have been having fun playing with all my new stamps. I especially LOVE Charlie. Here he is enjoying Spring!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1291281?cat=500&ppuser=40722

Thanks for considering It's Spring, Charlie and thanks for looking.

~Beth Hartley~