Monday, May 27, 2013

WEEK 2 of Make Something Using Feathers, Fur, or a Combination of the Two.

Welcome back for the second week in our fortnight challenge 
with Smudgy Antics!  You have one more week to play!
For this challenge we want to see more than just paper, glue and ink.
We want to see feathers or fur or a combination of the two.  We want to you guys and gals to create projects that make us want to reach through the computer screen and touch everything we see!  The more creative the better.  We love it when you guys and gals think outside of the box and make something with that extra "WOW" factor.

Of course we must address the fine print.  Although the focus of the challenge is to use FEATHERS and or FUR, you must still use a stamped image (real or digi) and you must follow the rules posted on the left sidebar of the challenge blog to be in the running for a prize.  Collage sheets may be used to enhance your project, but they do NOT count as a stamped image so make sure you use a stamp of some sort in your final piece.

Pictured below is some inspiration from the remainder of 
the Smeared Ink DT.   You may click on the individual pictures for a larger view and you can visit any of the designers' blogs by clicking on the names above the project pictures.  

I highly suggest visiting the designers' blogs as you can learn tips and tricks on how each lady made her project. 
Leaving a bit of love is always appreciated too.



The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure read and follow the rules in the left sidebar and link your project to Inlinkz by Midnight PST on Saturday June 1st, 2013 to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday evening (June 2nd, 2013) 
for the chosen winner.
CLICK HERE TO FIND MR. LINKY

If you are not of fan of digi images, perhaps you would like to put your winning gift voucher towards an 8.5" x 11" sheet of deeply etched, unmounted rubber instead?  Yep.  Smeared Ink's Rubber is BACK!  Check out the Smeared Ink Rubber Club for more information.

If you like our challenges, why not head over to the Smeared and Smudged Forum?  Smeared and Smudged offers several monthly challenges with prizes, monthly blog hops, monthly ATC swaps, Holiday Swaps, and a new Monthly DT Throwdown Challenge.  Also, the sign-ups have already started for the
 Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop which is June 4th.  It is one of the biggest and best blog hops of the year!

Have Fun!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Make Something Using Feathers, Fur, or a Combination of the Two.


Welcome back for another fortnight challenge with Smudgy Antics!
For this challenge we want to see more than just paper, glue and ink.
We want to see feathers or fur or a combination of the two.  We want to you guys and gals to create projects that make us want to reach through the computer screen and touch everything we see!  The more creative the better.  We love it when you guys and gals think outside of the box and make something with that extra "WOW" factor.

Of course we must address the fine print.  Although the focus of the challenge is to use FEATHERS and or FUR, you must still use a stamped image (real or digi) and you must follow the rules posted on the left sidebar of the challenge blog to be in the running for a prize.  Collage sheets may be used to enhance your project, but they do NOT count as a stamped image so make sure you use a stamp of some sort in your final piece.


Pictured below is some inspiration from the first half of the Smeared Ink DT.  
We will post a challenge reminder next week with examples from
 the remainder of the team. 
 You may click on the individual pictures for a larger view and you can visit any of the designers' blogs by clicking on the names above the project pictures.  

I highly suggest visiting the designers' blogs as you can learn tips and tricks on how each lady made her project. 
Leaving a bit of love is always appreciated too.




The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure read and follow the rules in the left sidebar and link your project to Inlinkz by Midnight PST on Saturday June 1st, 2013 to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday evening (June 2nd, 2013) 
for the chosen winner.

If you are not of fan of digi images, perhaps you would like to put your winning gift voucher towards an 8.5" x 11" sheet of deeply etched, unmounted rubber instead?  Yep.  Smeared Ink's Rubber is BACK!  Check out the Smeared Ink Rubber Club for more information.

If you like our challenges, why not head over to the Smeared and Smudged Forum?  Smeared and Smudged offers several monthly challenges with prizes, monthly blog hops, monthly ATC swaps, Holiday Swaps, and a new Monthly DT Throwdown Challenge.  Also, the sign-ups have already started for the
 Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop which is June 4th.  It is one of the biggest and best blog hops of the year!

Have Fun!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

WINNER OF ALTER A BOX CHALLENGE

Many thanks to everyone who enter our ALTER A BOX  challenge this fortnight, we didnt have many entries but the 6 we had were stunning..
It was  hard to choose a winner but we did  ...........NEIL.
Gorgeous flowers, amazing texture and inspiring techniques...... plus a cherub, who could ask for more?
Well done .......NEIL ....  congratulations ......you have won a voucher for SMEARED INK store and a WINNERS BLOG BADGE.... please contact us at smudgyantics@gmail.com

See you tomorrow for a brand new challenge.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Week 2 of ALTER A BOX with Smudgy Antics

Welcome back for another fortnight challenge with Smudgy Antics!
For this challenge we want to see more than just paper and glue.
We want to see dimension and lots of it.  
The Smudgy Antics team wants to see you guys and gals
ALTER a BOX.  
This is the last week of this challenge.

You may use any type of box.  The box can be big or small, cardboard or wood, or even plastic.  The shape can be creative as well.  Do you have any leftover heart shaped boxes from Valentine's Day?  If so, you may be a hoarder, but you will have a cool box to work with!

Of course we must address the fine print.  Although the focus of the challenge is to alter a box, you must still use a stamped image (real or digi) and you must follow the rules posted on the left sidebar of the challenge blog to be in the running for a prize.  Collage sheets may be used to enhance your project, but they do NOT count as a stamped image so make sure you use a stamp of some sort in your final piece.

Here is some inspiration from the second half of the Smeared Ink DT. 
  You may click on the individual pictures for a larger view and you can visit any of the designers by clicking on the names above the project pictures. 

























The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure read and follow the rules in the left sidebar and link your project to Inlinkz by Midnight PST on Saturday May 18th, 2013 to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday evening (May 19th) 
for the chosen winner.
Click here to find Mr. Linky.

If you are not of fan of digi images, perhaps you would like to put your winning gift voucher towards an 8.5" x 11" sheet of deeply etched, unmounted rubber instead?  Yep.  Smeared Ink's Rubber is BACK!  Check out the Smeared Ink Rubber Club for more information.

If you like our challenges, why not head over to the Smeared and Smudged Forum?  Smeared and Smudged offers several monthly challenges with prizes, monthly blog hops, monthly ATC swaps, Holiday Swaps, and a new Monthly DT Throwdown Challenge.  Also, the sign-ups have already started for the
 Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop which is June 4th.  It is one of the biggest and best blog hops of the year!

Have Fun!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Alter a Box with Smudgy Antics and a Sad Good-Bye

Welcome back for another fortnight challenge with Smudgy Antics!
For this challenge we want to see more than just paper and glue.
We want to see dimension and lots of it.  
The Smudgy Antics team wants to see you guys and gals
ALTER a BOX.

You may use any type of box.  The box can be big or small, cardboard or wood, or even plastic.  The shape can be creative as well.  Do you have any leftover heart shaped boxes from Valentine's Day?  If so, you may be a hoarder, but you will have a cool box to work with!

Of course we must address the fine print.  Although the focus of the challenge is to alter a box, you must still use a stamped image (real or digi) and you must follow the rules posted on the left sidebar of the challenge blog to be in the running for a prize.  Collage sheets may be used to enhance your project, but they do NOT count as a stamped image so make sure you use a stamp of some sort in your final piece.

Here is some inspiration from the first part of the Smeared Ink DT. 
 We will post a challenge reminder next week with examples from 
the other half of the team. 
 You may click on the individual pictures for a larger view and you can visit any of the designers by clicking on the names above the project pictures. 



The Prize:

A $5.00 gift voucher to Smeared Ink.

Remember, be sure read and follow the rules in the left sidebar and link your project to Inlinkz by Midnight PST on Saturday May 18th, 2013 to qualify for a prize then check back on Sunday evening (May 19th) 
for the chosen winner.

If you are not of fan of digi images, perhaps you would like to put your winning gift voucher towards an 8.5" x 11" sheet of deeply etched, unmounted rubber instead?  Yep.  Smeared Ink's Rubber is BACK!  Check out the Smeared Ink Rubber Club for more information.

If you like our challenges, why not head over to the Smeared and Smudged Forum?  Smeared and Smudged offers several monthly challenges with prizes, monthly blog hops, monthly ATC swaps, Holiday Swaps, and a new Monthly DT Throwdown Challenge.  Also, the sign-ups have already started for the
 Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop which is June 4th.  It is one of the biggest and best blog hops of the year!

Have Fun!

Now for the sad news.

SMEARED INK will be retiring 6 of their digital stamp sets as well as the singles that go with them.  Come May 20th, these digi images will be gone from the shop forever so if you'd like them you had better buy them before MAY 20th.  If you do buy them, you will save 15% off the retail cost.
Don't be too sad though.
Although you will not be able to get these images in digi form any longer after the 20th of May, you will still be able to get your hands on these totally wonderful sets in real RUBBER!  An 8.5" x 11" sheet of unmounted, deeply etched, red rubber for your stamping pleasure! 
 Check out the details of the SMEARED INK RUBBER CLUB.


Sunday, May 5, 2013

GLITTER AND GORE CHALLENGE WINNER and a SAD GOODBYE!


Many thanks to everyone who enter our GLITTER AND GORE challenge this fortnight, we didnt have many entries but the ones we had were stunning..
It was  hard to choose a winner but we did  ............ PAPER WHIMS (wendy)....who created this gorgeous Poe card.... with a supplies list that include boot polish and nail varnish..... INSPIRING indeed!


Well done ...........wendy ....  congratulations ......you have won a voucher for SMEARED INK store and a WINNERS BLOG BADGE.... please contact us at smudgyantics@gmail.com


SMEARED INK are retiring 6 of their digi sets/singles..... so if you'd like them get them before MAY 20th...and save 15 %.......
although you will be able to get these totally wonderful sets in real RUBBER..... check out the details of the SMEARED INK RUBBER CLUB.



See you tomorrow for our new challenge.