Monday, May 28, 2012

Weekly Challenge - EMBELLISH IT




Congratulations to the winner and top three of the Color Challenge!
The challenge theme this week is "EMBELLISH IT".
For this challenge you MUST use at least 3 EMBELLISHMENTS
 Bring on the flowers and bling.  Use up your ribbon and lace.  Find a spot for brads and gems.  Heck, add hardware if you want!


Make your project simple or feel free to go over the top.
Just remember to use a stamped image (digi or rubber), 3 embellishments, and be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar to qualify for the random prize drawing and the coveted "Top Three" badge.

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:
(click images to enlarge)


(Ike will be sitting this one out)





THE PRIZE:



A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.


To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.


If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!


FYI...Skull Appreciation Day is June 4th.
Smeared and Smudged is hosting a blog hop with prizes.
Click this link for more information.
If you want to make a skull themed project and participate in the hop, be sure to sign-up by Thursday May 31st.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

TOP 3 and WINNER of the COLOUR CHALLENGE.



 


Thank you to all those who joined in with us for last weeks  ''COLOUR''  challenge....it was a pleasure for us on the DT to visit and see what had been created using the given colours..
REMEMBER - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO QUALIFY, which means you have to be a follower of our blog to be picked.

This weeks TOP 3 ..... in no particular order....

ENTRY # 4 JENN
ENTRY #1 SUSAN
ENTRY # 5 DIANNE

CONGRATS LADIES ....WONDERFUL INSPIRING WORK...... PLEASE take the TOP 3 badge...and display it with pride.



NOW on to the randomly chosen WINNER....who MUST be a follower of SMUDGY ANTICS......
This week the lucky winner is.....
# 3 KRISTY ....... CONGRATS! You've won a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in the SMEARED INK shop.......please email us at smudgyantics@gmail.com
We hope to see you tomorrow for our new challenge ...... thinking caps on, and mojo's at the ready....!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Weekly Challenge - COLOR Challenge


Congratulations to the winner and top three
 of the "Masquerade" challenge!

The challenge theme this week is a COLOR Challenge.
You MUST use at least three of the colors in the swatch below:




You may use additional colors in your piece as well, but it must be evident that you have used three colors from the swatch above.  Remember to use a stamped image (digi or rubber) and be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar to qualify for the random prize drawing and the coveted "Top Three" badge.

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:
(click images to enlarge)




Ike









THE PRIZE:



A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.


To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.


If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

FYI...Skull Appreciation Day is June 4th.
Smeared and Smudged is hosting a blog hop with prizes.
Click this link for more information.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

TOP 3 and WINNER, ''MASQUERADE''


 


Thank you to all those who joined in with us for last weeks  ''MASQUERADE''  challenge....it was a pleasure for us on the DT to visit and admire so many beautiful masquerade pieces.
REMEMBER - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO QUALIFY, which means you have to be a follower of our blog to be picked.

This weeks TOP 3 ..... in no particular order....

ENTRY # 2 SUSAN S
ENTRY # 3 KRISTY
ENTRY # 6 JULIA

CONGRATS LADIES ....WONDERFUL INSPIRING WORK...... PLEASE take the TOP 3 badge...and display it with pride.



NOW on to the randomly chosen WINNER....who MUST be a follower of SMUDGY ANTICS......
This week the lucky winner is.....
# 7 STEPH ....... CONGRATS! You've won a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in the SMEARED INK shop.......please email us at smudgyantics@gmail.com
We hope to see you tomorrow for our new challenge ...... thinking caps on, and mojo's at the ready.....Get those copics/promarkers at the ready!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Weekly Challenge - MASQUERADE

Congratulations to the winner and top three of the "Anything Goes" challenge!

The challenge theme this week is 
"MASQUERADE".

Feel free to interpret this theme in any type of way you see fit.  We love to leave the themes flexible enough to allow your artistic expression to flow freely.  For those that have trouble coming up with challenge ideas or need a little guidance, see the examples below:

Create a project depicting a masquerade ball or party.
Use an image that has a mask or costume in it.
Create a mask for a masquerade.
Use a masking technique in your project.

There are several things that can be done with this theme. 
 Please remember, you do not need to make a card for this challenge.  
We also accept and encourage art journal pages, mixed-media pieces, sculptures, ATCs, Fat Book pages, etc.  Just remember to use at least one stamped image (rubber, clear, or digi) and follow the rules listed on the left sidebar to qualify for the prize or the coveted "Top Three" badge.

Here is some inspiration from the Smeared Ink DT:
(click images to enlarge)
Ike is still trying to get her d@#^ed hand to heal.






THE PRIZE:



A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.


To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.


If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

TOP 3 and WINNER of ANYTHING GOES.



Thank you to all those who joined in with us for last weeks  ''ANYTHING GOES''  challenge....it was a pleasure to see so many beautiful pieces entered.
REMEMBER - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO QUALIFY, which means you have to be a follower of our blog to be picked.

This weeks TOP 3 ..... in no particular order....

ENTRY #11  LISA B
ENTRY # 5 PIHI
ENTRY #12 SUSAN S

CONGRATS LADIES ....WONDERFUL INSPIRING WORK...... PLEASE take the TOP 3 badge...and display it with pride.



NOW on to the randomly chosen WINNER....who MUST be a follower of SMUDGY ANTICS......
This week the lucky winner is.....
#13 SUSAN G....... CONGRATS! You've won a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in the SMEARED INK shop.......please email us at smudgyantics@gmail.com
We hope to see you tomorrow for our new challenge ...... thinking caps on, and mojo's at the ready.....!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Weekly Challenge - ANYTHING GOES


Congratulations to the winner and top three of the 
"Drop Dead Gorgeous" challenge last week!

This week's challenge theme is:
"ANYTHING GOES".

We love when you guys and gals think outside of the box.  The more creative and inventive, the better!  You know those projects you WANT to make, but would be shunned from mainstream sites?  They are accepted here!  We get down and dirty.  We like it real, raw, and in your face!  Let your artistic expression fly free!


Be sure to read and follow the challenge rules posted on the left side bar to qualify for the random prize drawing and the coveted "Top Three" badge.

For inspiration, check out the projects from the Smeared Ink DT:
(click images to enlarge)



(Ike will be sitting out this week due to an unfortunate injury)









THE PRIZE:



A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure to link up by Midnight on Saturday PST to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday for the random draw winner.


To be eligible for the coveted top three badge, be sure to use at least one Smeared Ink image.


If you like our challenges you should drop by our forum where we have additional monthly challenges as well as monthly blog hops and ATC swaps.

Have Fun!


Friday, May 4, 2012

TOP 3 and WINNER of DROP DEAD GORGEOUS



Thank you to all those who joined in with us for last weeks 'DROP DEAD GORGEOUS' challenge and the new release blog hop.
REMEMBER - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO QUALIFY, which means you have to be a follower of our blog to be picked.

This weeks TOP 3 ..... in no particular order....

ENTRY #9 LISA
ENTRY #10 JULIA
ENTRY #12 STEPH

CONGRATS LADIES ....WONDERFUL INSPIRING WORK...... PLEASE take the TOP 3 badge...and display it with pride.



NOW on to the randomly chosen WINNER....who MUST be a follower of SMUDGY ANTICS......
This week the lucky winner is.....
#2 DAWN C....... CONGRATS! You've won a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in the SMEARED INK shop.......please email us at smudgyantics@gmail.com
We hope to see you tomorrow for our new challenge ...... thinking caps on, and mojo's at the ready..... its an easy one tomorrow!