Weekly Challenge - Itsy Bitsy Spider

Welcome back for another week of challenges and a huge

congratulations to the prize winner and the chosen top two from last week's "Dragon Tales" challenge!

Are you ready for some more fun?

The theme for this week is:

"Itsy Bitsy Spider"

The Itsy Bitsy Spider is a nursery rhyme in the US.  I know every culture and country has their own nursery rhymes or tales told to the wee ones.
 This week we want you to turn nursery rhymes
 into something scary or creepy.  

The more twisted, the better!  Make the little hairs on the back of our necks stand on end.  Make a project that is nightmare worthy.  Please source the nursery rhyme you are using or better yet, write out the rhyme in your blog post for those that may not be familiar with nursery rhymes.

Most importantly, have fun!

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 and click on the DT names to visit their blogs)

Black Dragon
(BD is still on a leave of absence)

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen

Fiona

Kristy
(Kristy is on a short leave of absence)

Please give a warm welcome to the newest member
 of Smeared Ink's Design Team, Lisa!

Lisa

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!

Weekly Challenge: YOU LEAVE ME IN STITCHES

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

This week's challenge theme is:
"YOU LEAVE ME IN STITCHES".


This challenge prompt can go in several different directions.  You can take the challenge literally and use an image with stitches (or add stitches to a "normal" image).  You can use stitching (real or fake) on your projects or you can create something so damned funny that you cause us to have a stitch in our sides from laughing so hard.

We can't wait to see which direction you decide to go with this challenge.  The more creative and inventive, the better!  Let your artistic expression fly freely!


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)

Black Dragon

set of 9 ATCS all with stitching.

Lady Brayton

Ike

Monique

Helen

Fiona

Kristy

Jane GDT

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!

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)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

(Ike will be sitting this one out)

Monique

Helen

Fiona

Miranda GDT

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.

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)

Black Dragon

Lady Brayton

Ike

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

Monique

Helen

Fiona

Miranda GDT

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!