Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Challenge 12 - Die Cuts

Hi everyone!! Thanks to everyone who entered our Monochromatic challenge, the team were bowled over by such amazing talent. Be sure to check back later in the week to see who our winner is.

For this challenge we would like to see you use your die cuts. Here is what our design team have created, hopefully they will provide some inspiration for you.

Sandie  - using Tag Nestabilities

Jo

Vicki

Tanya

Sammi

Annette

Gio


Don't forget that if you participate in each challenge you have a chance to win a goodie bag from our Inky Mama Nicole and if you use an Inky Image, that gives you a bonus entry into the draw, just enter your name and link twice. Can't wait to see your creations!!!



Friday, March 18, 2011

Winner!

The winner of our easel card challenge is..............Jane!!! Congratulations Jane, don't forget to grab your badge below.


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Monochromatic challenge

Good morning! Thanks to all who participated in Annette's Easel card challenge.. there were some AWESOME entries in there ... Another tough choice you've made for the Inkettes - the winner will be announced later this week!

Now onto the NEW CHALLENGE .. We would love to see your monochromatic cards..
You can either use shades of one colour or shades of grey (black and white). Here are some examples from the lovely Inkettes....






And Don't forget that if you participate in each challenge you have a chance to win a goodie bag from our Inky Mama Nicole and if you use an Inky Image, that gives you a bonus entry into the draw, just enter your name and link twice. Can't wait to see your creations!!!




Friday, March 4, 2011

WINNERS!!!!

We have a couple of winners to announce today.


The first one is for our Spots & Stripes challenge and that person is..............CARRIE!!! Congratulations Carrie, don't forget to grab your badge below.






The second one is for participating in both challenges during the month of February.  The lucky person is.................ESME!!!!   Please contact me (Tanya) at inkyimpressionsdt@hotmail.com with your address so Nicole can get your goodie bag out to you.

CONGRATULATIONS!!  and thank to all of you for participating in our challenges, we truly love seeing all of your amazing cards!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Inky Impressions Easel Card Challenge

Good Morning everyone!  Thank you everyone for participating in our 'Spots and Stripes' Challenge, amazing entries what a tough job you have given us Inkettes in choosing a winner, we are still looking so a winner will be announced later in the week.

For our next Challenge the Inkettes would love you to make an Easel Card, if you have an Inky Image, we sure would love to see it, but it is not compulsary as we loove to see all your creations.

Now for some Easel Inspiration from our Inkettes

Gio







Vicki


Sammi


Close Up Hazel baking


Sonja


Joey


Sandie


Annette


Please leave your entry with Mr Linky by Noon Eastern Time on Tuesday 1st March to be in with a chance of being Inked by the Inkettes





Now don't forget that if you participate in each challenge you have a chance to win a goodie bag from our Inky Mama Nicole and if you use an Inky Image, that gives you a bonus entry into the draw, just enter your name and link twice.

We can't wait to see your creations
The InkettesX:)

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

INKY IMPRESSIONS DT CALL!!!


We are so excited to announce that here at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog we are looking for a few good designers.


Have you ever thought of being on a design team?


Are you a person who loves to interact with others, sharing ideas, encouraging creativity and inspiring new levels of excellence?

Well, if you answered "YES" to any of these questions…we are interested in YOU!

We welcome you to apply for the design team using the guidelines listed below. Please read the information carefully and give it some consideration. We are looking for designers with all levels of skill and craft abilities. So…what are you waiting for? Submit your DT application today!


Submission deadline by March 8th, 2011
Announcement of team on blog
March 28th, 2011
Term Date:
April 1st, 2011 - July 31st, 2011

Inky Impressions Designer Requirements:
  • Responsible for at least four (4) cards per month
  • Participates in at least one other challenge outside of Inky.
  • Participates in new release blog hops as applicable
  • Is responsible for meeting deadlines and having projects posted in the yahoo group in a timely manner
  • Encourages creativity and fosters positive communications via blog posts and feedback on challenge entries
  • Must do a special project such as a tutorial/ technique and Anything but a Card at some point during their term (can be combined with your inspirational post)
  • Must provide a minimum of two insipirational posts each montth
  • MUST be able to take quality photographs of your work.
  • Spreads information via blogs, social sites (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc) or any other social networking site where it is acceptable to do so. Especially regarding new releases, special sales events at the Inky Impressions and Challenge Blog.
  • Communicate any absences or inabilities to complete your projects to the DTC/SR. Designer and  Owner prior to the post it affects. (i.e. illness, vacations, etc.)
  • Must send at least one (1) card per month to the Owner to be used at conventions/shows.
  • Term is four months. We strive to keep this a fun, friendly, supportive and positive site. We encourage you to participate in group conversations and enjoy your experience.

Benefits You Will Receive:

  • Photo and Bio on our Challenge and Inspiration Blog with an active link to your blog
  • Design Team Member Button to use on your blog and / or site
  • You will receive 5 images and 2 sentiments to use during your term.  Projects created with these items are to be used to promote the store and challenge blog (items are to be linked back to the store in your blog posts) but are yours to keep
  • The opportunity to build your craft resume’ while showcasing your work and inspiring others
  • 20% DT discount on purchases made at the store . 

Submission Process:

·      Complete the following questions and email to: inkyimpressionsdt@hotmail.com
·      Put DT CALL in the subject line of your email
·      Attach 2-3 projects that best represent your work and style

1.     Include: Name, Mailing address, Phone number, Email address
2.     Attach Craft Resume’ (if you have one)
3.     Provide link to your blog
4.    Provide direct links to any online galleries you are a member of
5.     Include answers to the following questions:
v     Why are you interested in joining the Inky Impressions Design Team?
v     Are you currently designing for another website/company? If so, who?

Thank you and Good Luck!!

Inky Impressions Spots and Stripes Challenge

Hello Everyone, Thank you for joining us with our last challenge we had some fantastic entries :O)

Before we get on to this weeks challenge I would like to let you know the winner of our sketch challenge is Andreja-Kokos Congratulations to you Please grab your Banner below :O)

So for this weeks Challenge we would love to see your Spots and Stripes
This Challenge will be running for 2 weeks, if you have Inkys we would LOVE to see you using them if not please feel free to join us anyway :O) and Please leave your entry with Mr Linky by Noon Eastern Time on Tuesday 1st March to be in with a chance of being Inked by the Inkettes
Here is some inspiration from our Inkettes
Vicki


Tanya

Sandie

Sammi


Giovanna

Sonja

Annette

Joey


See you in 2 weeks
The Inkettes x x x


Monday, February 14, 2011

The WINNER of the Whole Lot of Lovin' Blog Hop!!!

Hello friends!!  I bet you are wondering who our grand prize winner is from the
Inky Impressions Whole Lot of Lovin' Blog Hop?!!?

The winner picked from random.org is lucky #10

That would mean that the winner is
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Cristina C. said...
I love Josephand Lynette's first date.. and many others ;)

Congrats to you Cristina!!!  Now to claim your lovely prize package, please contact the owner Nicole at nicole@inkyimpressions.com

Thank you so much to all of you for hopping along in our blog hop! We hope that you had fun and will check them all out in the Inky Impressions store soon!
Happy Valentine's Day!! HUGS 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Inky Impressions Whole Lot of Lovin' Blog Hop

Hello Everyone, You have made it to the end of the INKY IMPRESSION'S WHOLE LOT OF LOVIN' BLOG HOP!!! If you haven't arrived here from  Sandie's blog you might want to start back at IInky's Mama's Blog so you don't miss anything along the way!!!

I hope you enjoyed the hop!!!! All these ADORABLE images are AVAILABLE NOW for purchase at the Inky Store. Please comment here and let us know what your favorite image is...we would love to hear your feed back....

One lucky winner who has commented on every blog will be randomly selected to win an awesome prize.... 2 of the newly released images,1 sentiment and some embellishments!

This hop will end on February 11th at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The lucky winner will be announced on February 12th!!! Good Luck to everyone!!!!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Inky Impressions Sketch Challenge

Good Morning everyone! Thank you everyone for participating in our challenge last week, we had some great entries again! 


Before we get to today's challenge, I would love to announce the winner from our Emboss It! Challenge. The winner is...............Mary D !!!!! Congratulations Mary, make sure you grab your badge below :)






I will be back a little later to announce the winner of the goodie bag!

For today's Challenge we would love to challenge you to use the following sketch.







This weeks challenge will be going on for two weeks.  No need to use Inky Images but if you have them we would love to see you use them!!!! To be eligible to get Inked by the Inkettes you must have all creations uploaded to Mr. Linky by Tuesday February 15th by Noon Eastern Time. We can't wait to see your creations this week.


Here are some beautiful samples to get your creative juices flowing:

Joey 




 Lorraine

Marley  

 Sammi

Sandie
Tanya

Vicki