Hockey Time!

 

Love this adorable image by Hambo.

PIGCASO..

What a fun sketch by Deborah for us to try today at the Hoedown..

so grab your favorite Hambo image and get inky. 

We'd love to see what you can do with this sketch!

PUBLISHED!!!

I am so happy to share some wonderful news with you!  The July 2012 issue of CardMaker Magazine published one of my cards!! Eeeekkk!  Here is a little peek.  For instructions AND a complete tutorial be sure to get your copy soon if you don't already have a subscription!  Locally, you can find CardMaker at ACMoore and Michaels.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

OWH Sketch BlogHop...

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Welcome to the Operation Write Home Sketch Bloghop.

The first card I have to share features HAMBO Stamps: Party Chicks #2701.  I used K&Co Americana Paper stack and solid white and red cardstock.  Ribbon is by Pure Color Essentials.  I added a star brad to the ballon which is cut out and popped up with a dimensional.  The nest has moss adhered with Crystal Effects.  PrismaColor pencils were used to color the image and nestabilites die for the circles. This card uses SKETCH#52.

The next card features an SU! image also colored with PrimsaColor pencils.  Same papers with twine and a silver star charm. This card uses SKETCH#15.

Lastly, is a simple sentiment I received from a friend.  Same papers.  This card uses SKETCH #18 turned upright.

Thanks for stopping by. 

To continue on with the blog, CLICK HERE.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Get Well OR Else!

Today's Hoedown Challenge:  Piercing... and LOTS of it!

So, pull out your 'needle' and bring it on. 

My card features Dr. Needle.. Hambo's newest digi

Check out the Hoedown Blog for more deets...

"Channel Surfing" Blog Hop

RIVER MONSTERS ~ Fish on!

Welcome to the "Channel Surfing"  Blog Hop sponsored by Hambo Stamps! Today Hambo customers and the Bacon Bits Design Team are bringing you fun creations that depict TV show titles! It might be our favorite show, or just one that was fun to design. If you arrived here from {Mary's Blog} you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start back at the beginning at the Hambo blog to make sure you are eligible for the hopper prize!
  A prize will be awarded to one participant whose TV-themed creation  tickles the Bacon Bits’ fancy in a hammin’ jammin’ way!  Another prize will be awarded randomly to a hopper who comments on all the blogs along the way. The winners will  be announced on the Hoedown blog, as well as on the Hambo company blog, Talk to the Ham, on  Wednesday, May 23.
Can you guess my TV-themed creation?!?  It's RIVER MONSTERS!!  My kids LOVE that show!  Well, they pretty much love anything on Animal Planet and to tell you the truth, I don't mind watching Jeremy Wade.  I really dig his accent and admire any man who can handle a 100lb fish with his bare hands.  For my card, I used Fisherman.  I paper pieced his boat, hat and fish.  The rest is colored with Prisma Color pencils.  I used some monofilament from which to hang the fish.  It extends all the way down the pole.  I'm afraid it is so thin that you probably can't see it, but it does make for a nice effect on the card in person... and shh, don't tell my husband I plundered his tackle box!  Father's Day is coming up, and this image is perfect for the occasion.

Now dance on over to {Melissa's Creations} for another great TV show!

If you get lost along the way, here is the entire list of hoppers.

Talk to the Ham - Hambo blog
Sandy

Paula
Carolyn

Deborah
Karin

Jen

Pat
Dawn

Jan

Carolina

Mary

Beverly

Melissa

Judy

Monster Yell...

Check out the newest digital image from Hambo:  Monster Yell

The challenge this week is to use this sketch to create your card.

For more details, check out the Hambo Hoedown Blog



Just Catching Up!

I mean seriously, just how cute is this stamp.  So fun to color!  Check out his hair!!  I just love the hair.  If my son could figure out how to make his look like this, he would.  He loves a good mohawk. 

For the Hoedown Challenge today, we are to use a Hambo image and add some flowers.  Now, I'll bet you expected me to go for my primas, right?!  Tricked ya!  My flowers are attached to that yummy ribbon.  I used PrismaColor pencils to color my image, outlined it with a Copic marker, then fussy cut it out.  I used some simple dp with a small repeating design from the same paper pack.  Everything was matted with a solid dark brown and popped up with some foam dots. 

Stamp by HAMBO:  Catching Butterflies 

Now pull out your favorite Hambo rubber or digital image, grab some flowers and get crafty.  Don't forget to upload to Mr. Linky on the Hoedown Blog.  We want to see what cha got!

SURPRISE!

It's a new Bailey image!!  SQUEE!! 

Meet  Bailey Flower. 

Isn't he adorable!!! 

This week's challenge is to use this bright, cheery color combo:  orange, purple, and hot pink.  Pull out your favorite Hambo image and join us at the Hoedown Blog!!

By the way, if my dogs EVER did this, they would be in some serious trouble.

HAMBO STAMPS DESIGN TEAM CALL!!!

Hambo Stamps is accepting applications from now until May 16, 2012 for new Design Team Members.

Hambo is looking for designers for the next four-month term: June 1 - September 30, 2012. The new Hambo Team will be announced beginning May 24.

All designers must be comfortable working with rubber and digital images, as each designer will work with rubber for 2 months of their term, and digital images for the other two months of their term.

Please e-mail your application to:
hambodesignteam@gmail.com by May 16, 2012.
Put Hambo DT Application in the subject line.

Application Information:
Your contact info (full name, address, phone number and email)
Blog or Website Address
SCS Gallery Link
Current/Past Design Teams (You do not need DT experience)

In addition to your blog & gallery links, please attach jpeg photos of three of your best stamped projects. All application items are due by May 16, 2012, 10:00 PM CST. We are looking for designers that can work with deadlines. Hambo is also looking for designers who can follow directions, so please be sure your application contains all requested information.

For more detail info, CLICK HERE.

GOAT BOY GOES GREEN...

I just love this cute image.  Meet Goat by HAMBO Stamps.  It really reminds me of the Goat Boy skits on SNL.  This week we are challenged to use some sort of recycled element on our card.  I have recycled some cardboard, buttons and cork on my card.  Head on over to the Hoedown blog for more details.  Can't wait to see what you recycle.

CANDLES MARCHING ONE BY ONE....

Every year another candle is added until one day, you just stick a couple on the cake and call it good.  Right?!

Welcome to another Hoedown.  This week we are featuring the newest stamp by Hambo:  Candles.  The challenge to create a card with a Hambo image featuring "4" of something.  I have four blue blingy crystals. 

Your turn.. head on over to the Hoedown blog for the deets..  participate and add your card to Mr. Linky and you just might win a new stamp.

I {heart} NERDS...

Nerds!  Gotta love 'em.  Come join the Hoedown this week and get your Nerd on.  The challenge is to use plaid somewhere on your card.  I used some plaid paper as well as trying to color some plaid pants for my Hambo Nerd.

Stop by the Hoedown blog for the details for the challenge and play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by!!

EXTRA! EXTRA! YOU'RE EXTRA SPECIAL!!

It's Wednesday... and that means, time for another Hoedown with Hambo.  Check out this super cute image!  He is the newest digital image by Hambo called Paper Boy and he is easy to color and comes with 3 cute sentiments.  The Hoedown challenge this week is to use this cute guy (or any other Hambo stamp) to create a card that has an extra fold.  I punched then folded my 'newspaper' and added to the side of my main image.  Love how it turned out.

Now it's your turn.  Grab you favorite Hambo stamp and post your card to the Linky on the Hoedown Blog.  We would love to see what you create.

To find out if you are the EXTRA SPECIAL person who won the prize from my blog or the grand prize, stop by TALK TO THE HAM tomorrow (Thursday) where all of the winners will be posted!!

"GO AHEAD AND LAUGH AT US" SLOP HOP...

Welcome to the "Go Ahead, Laugh at Us!" Hambo Stamps Blog Hop! The Bacon Bits are here to help you start your month off right with a little April Fools laughter and fun.

Q:  Why did the pig run away?

A:  She thought she heard the salesman tell the farmer
to sign on the dotted swine!  ~Snort!!

If you arrived here from {Libby's Blog}, you are in the right place.  If not, you will want to start back at the beginning at the Hambo blog – TALK TO THE HAM. We don't want you to miss anything!

A little surprise is hiding on one of the blogs today, so be sure to leave some comment love as you "hoof it" around the hop.

One lucky commenter on the mystery hop spot will be in hog heaven

and win a $15 gift certificate to Hambo Stamps!

My card today is made with Hambo's Sweat Hog Stamp.  I stamped the image twice.  Once on the white base and the second on some pink polka dot dp.  I then watercolored sweat pig's clothes with a darker pink, cut it out and added it to the base.  I layered the image with some nestabilities and used some larger polka dot paper for the background.  Of course I had to add some bling and ribbon and gave her hooves some shine with Crystal Effects.

And I am giving away SILLY BIRDS WITH HATS as well! To be eligible to win this digital stamp, simply leave a comment and tell me your favorite embellishment.  One lucky commenter will by chosen using random generator.

We love comments anytime, but the deadline for prize entries is Tuesday, April 3 at midnight CST.

Next up on the hop is {Judy}. You will love what she has to show you today!

HOP ART HOEDOWN...

This week for the Hambo Hoedown, we are excited to welcome Asela's "Hop Art Designs", available from the Hambo Digital Store. This adorable image is called "Celeste Fairy"  and is a fun image to color.  I used my prisma color pencils and blended them using Goo Gone.  I really wanted to add some sparkle to the wings, but didn't to comform the the OWH Guidelines.  Instead, I used my white opaque pen to make some dots along the image where I thought some sparkle should be.  I hope you'll take the time to join the Hoedown this week and check out Asela's adorable designs.  The sales from these images will benefit Operation Write Home.


Thanks for stopping by...


Additional Info:
STAMP:  HAMBO (Celeste Fairy by Hop Art Design)
PAPER:  SU!, MME (Jack & Jill)
TOOLS:  SPELLBINDERS (Nestabilities), PROVOCRAFT (flower embossing folder), SU! (punches), white gel pen, PrismaColor Pencils, Goo Gone

HOPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I made this for today's Inspiration Challenge. This card was inspired by the colors in THESE  gorgeous pillows.

For the image I used Spring Bunnies by Hambo. I popped the two in the front up with pop dots and added some cotton from some q-tips to their tummies.

This is also for the Catered Crop Recipe Swap - In Stitches.  I pulled out my sewing machine and stitched around all of my mats with white thread.
Thanks for looking!!
Additional Info
Stamps: HAMBO: Spring Bunnies
Paper: Recollections, MME, SU!
Ink: Ranger
Accessories: ribbon, bling, punches, nestabilities, stitching, crystal effects, q-tip

BUNNY PARADE...

How adorable are these images!   Bunny Parade is bought to you by Hambo stamps.  This adorable, digital image is now available and just in time for Easter.  This week the challenge is to create an EASEL CARD using the spring colors of lavender, yellow, pink, green and blue! Choose at least THREE of those colors for your card. Bonus oinks to those that use all five colors!   Don't forget to use a Hambo stamp.

I must admit that I've never attempted an easel card because I thought they were just too complicated.  As it turns out, it is super easy to make.  I just followed the tutorial on SCS.  For this card I used a simple white base.  All papers are from My Mind's Eye Jack & Jill paper pack.  I just LOVE the colors and designs in this pack.  I colored my images with PrismaColor pencils and blended them with GooGone using blending stumps.  I also pulled out my sewing machine and stiched around the edges.

Inside View with Sentiment

Now head on over to the Hoedown Blog to see the rest of the parade.


Additional Info:
STAMPS:  HAMBO (Bunny Parade)
INK:  HP Inkjet Printer
PAPER:  RECOLLECTIONS (white), MY MIND'S EYE (Quite Contrary - Jack & Jill)
TOOLS:  SU! (ticket corner punch, scallop punch, word window, ), EK SUCCESS (border punch), Brother sewing machine with white thread, SPELLBINDERS (nestability), PROVOCRAFT (Cuttlebug)
COLORING: PrismaColor Pencils, blending stumps, Goo Gone
ADHESIVE:  Pop Dots, Scotch ATG


Thanks for stopping by!!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Featuring:  Wee Henry Irish by Hambo

WARNING!!!!

BEWARE the flashers who claim to be Irish this weekend

~or~

Never trust a guy who wants to show you his leprechaun!!

LOL!

Love this Flasher stamp from Hambo. 

It is paired with the He's Not Irish sentiment. 

Paula used this funny stamp for this week's Hoedown and

I just couldn't resist making a card with him for my son's teacher. 

She has a great sense of humor and I hope it will give her a giggle.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Inside

This is for the following challenges...

Ravenous Ribbon Quickfire Challenge over at the Catered Crop.

Fan Club Central Theme at SCS

Card Info....

Stamps: HAMBO: Flasher, He's Not Irish

Paper: old SU dp, bazzil, recollections, Strathnore Bristol Vellum

Ink: Ranger, various su

Accessories: aquapainter, Spellbinders Nestabilites, ribbon, button, twine