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May 03, 2007

Challenge 1 - Black ink only!

Welcome to the first of our design challenges! We will be hosting a design challenge each week as we count-down to A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA! So get ready to stamp because there will be PRIZES! At the end of each challenge, we'll draw a random winner from the entries on the challenge post for the week. So let's get started!

Our first design challenge is to use black ink only - no colored ink! You may use your choice of papers, stamps (please use at least one A Muse stamp if possible), ribbon, embellishments, markers, pencils, etc. (It is OK to color in the images after you stamp them with black.) Leave a comment on this post and include a blog or gallery page link to a photo of your creation by end of day Sunday, May 6th. We'll draw a random winner on Monday who will receive everything pictured here: our new Barney clear alpha set, a 2.5" clear block, and a package of scallop circle clear stickers - a retail value of $38!

ETA: You may submit more than one entry for this challenge! The more you create, the more chances you have to win!

Click here to see a sample by designer Sarah Vrolyk to get you thinking!

Don't have an online gallery? You can get one for free at www.splitcoaststampers.com. Here are some links to get you started:

To register - it's free of course!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/register.php

Getting Started
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128547

Gallery Upload Tips
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com//forums/showthread.php?t=7258

Gallery Upload Page
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/uploadphoto.php

Once you've uploaded your photo into the gallery, copy the URL and paste it here when you are leaving your comment. So your comment would look something like this:
Fun! Here's mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/525455

Happy Stamping!

Posted at 07:37 AM in Design Challenges | Permalink

Comments

OK, I guess I will be first...I made this card for my girlfriend when she had a baby girl. I used prismacolor pencils to color in the baby carriage.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/546665?cat=500&ppuser=445
Splitcoaststampers Gallery - Amuse Baby

Posted by: Doris | May 03, 2007 at 09:37 AM

Here's mine. Whipped it up this a.m. after I saw the challenge. So fun!

http://stilwater.typepad.com/stilwaters_uncensored/2007/05/a_muse_design_c.html

Posted by: Katie | May 03, 2007 at 12:21 PM

Can you submit more than one entry per challenge?

Posted by: Novell | May 03, 2007 at 01:03 PM

Cute cards ladies...

Posted by: Jennifer Pebbles | May 03, 2007 at 02:29 PM

Ok here's my card.

www.crazystampchick.blogspot.com

Posted by: Michelle | May 03, 2007 at 02:34 PM

Cute cards! Novell - I'll find out for ya!

Posted by: scoopy (Emily) | May 03, 2007 at 02:47 PM

Thanks for the great challenges. Check out my card at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547009?cat=8294.

It is also featured on my blog at http://www.isthatyourmonkey.typepad.com

Posted by: Connie | May 03, 2007 at 06:43 PM

Here is my entry for challenge #1
http://thestampingshac.blogspot.com/2007/05/up-for-challenge.html

Great cards so far everyone :)

Posted by: Elena | May 03, 2007 at 08:28 PM

Here is mine for the first challenge:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547145?cat=500&ppuser=14567

I used Flower Cart and part of the sentiment "happy birthday little lady".

I'm loving everyone's cards so far!

Posted by: Joanne (sleepyinseattle) | May 03, 2007 at 10:16 PM

I made two! I am so darn excited! :)

Plus I started a swap on Splitcoast!

Here is one card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547181?cat=9506

And the other:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547182?cat=9506

Yay! So happy about Amuseapalooza! :)

Posted by: Sarah Moore | May 04, 2007 at 12:54 AM

Here is mine :) It is Superdude (well that is what I call him anyway :)

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/470469?cat=500&ppuser=102658

Posted by: Suzy | May 04, 2007 at 05:58 AM

Here's my entry for the 1st challenge.
http://livelovelaughstamp.typepad.com/

Posted by: mj weston | May 04, 2007 at 05:58 AM

Here are 2 of for me!!!
http://www.stamptramp.typepad.com

Posted by: Sarah Spencer | May 04, 2007 at 06:30 AM

Here's a link to my blog ... and my first card. This was so much fun there may be more! Yeah!!!

http://sukisansblog.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Sarah | May 04, 2007 at 07:43 AM

Hey, this gave me a great reason to finally post at Splitcoast! Great creative kick-in-the pants! Thanks!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547328?cat=500&ppuser=119163

Posted by: Elizabeth | May 04, 2007 at 08:51 AM

Here they are! I am submitting 3 cards. I hope the link works, it's the first time I use Split Coast Stampers. Fun, fun, fun:)

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=123393

Posted by: Antonella | May 04, 2007 at 09:07 AM

Cute cards everyone! Here's mine. :)

http://www.anyaponya.blogspot.com

Posted by: Anya | May 04, 2007 at 10:36 AM

Here is my second card posted on Splitcoast and my blog:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547382?cat=500&ppuser=14567

Thanks for looking!

Posted by: Joanne (sleepyinseattle) | May 04, 2007 at 10:58 AM

I'm back with another one :)

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547444?cat=500&ppuser=14567

Thanks for looking!

Posted by: Joanne (sleepyinseattle) | May 04, 2007 at 12:30 PM

Did anyone find out if we can participate more than once in the challenge? (And get points for each card.)

Posted by: Katie | May 04, 2007 at 12:50 PM

Yes - Katie, you may submit more than one entry for this challenge!

Posted by: scoopy (Emily) | May 04, 2007 at 01:09 PM

Do you need to post a separate link to each entry or can I post all my cards in one spot?

Posted by: Sarah | May 04, 2007 at 01:23 PM

It is probably easier for us to track them if you post in separate links, but don't worry - we'll get them all! Katie - we will clarify the points for everyone shortly. Thanks!

Posted by: scoopy (Emily) | May 04, 2007 at 01:34 PM

How fun....here is mine, tough not using color! Definitely challenging!

http://sherrie-cardcreme.blogspot.com/2007/05/amuseapoolza.html

Posted by: Sherrie | May 04, 2007 at 02:11 PM

http://sukisansblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/somewhere.html

Here's my second entry!!! Yeah! This is so much fun!!

Posted by: Sarah | May 04, 2007 at 06:08 PM

Here's one of my submissions. There are two pictures...one to show the pocket card with the insert inside, the other to show the insert in front of the pocket portion.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547626?cat=10025

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547627?cat=10025

Posted by: Novell | May 04, 2007 at 06:13 PM

Here's my next submission:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547628?cat=10025

Posted by: Novell | May 04, 2007 at 06:14 PM

fun challenge! here's mine...
http://confetti.typepad.com/confetti/2007/05/when_in_doubt_w.html

:) lexi

Posted by: lexi | May 04, 2007 at 08:15 PM

Okay, here's my next entry:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547778?cat=10025

Posted by: Novell | May 04, 2007 at 09:43 PM

Since I missed the Mother's Day deadline, I'll post this one here. I used the polka dot lower case alphabet which I LOVE!
http://www.scraplovers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13586&limit=recent

Posted by: Joanne (sleepyinseattle) | May 05, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Here is my submission. The card is only black and white.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/548040?cat=500&ppuser=12700

Posted by: Marg M | May 05, 2007 at 10:22 AM

I have another card:
http://thestampingshac.blogspot.com/2007/05/buenos-dias.html
Great cards everyone!

Posted by: Elena | May 05, 2007 at 10:57 AM