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Title: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: howdyheidi on October 25, 2016, 08:03:50 AM: During Inktoberfest, I heard several people talking about having stamps that were new to them and unused. How many more of those type do you have?

Well this is the time to use them! This challenge involves using stamps that you have not used before. (It is fine also to use stamps that you were rak'd or purchased that might be used, but not by you.)

You can create any type of project with your stamps, from cards, atcs, ornaments, etc.

I will provide a small RAK for this challenge to a random participant. Please feel free to combine with other challenges and enter as many times as you would like. Please mention what the new stamp was in your gallery posting. Please link up your gallery posting here, as is the usual at Artsy Inkers.
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Conniecrafter on October 25, 2016, 08:41:36 PM: I need to make a anniversary card for my hubby and was deciding on which stamp to use, guess I will have to use one of my new stamps :)
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: stampwilly on October 26, 2016, 10:20:46 AM: Sounds great! Will look through my stamps. I know I have a few unused ones.

April :smile:
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Far North on October 26, 2016, 11:50:03 AM: What a great challenge Heidi! After 30 years of stamping I find I have way too many stamps that I have not personally inked. After receiving dozens of stamps from friends who moved from Alaska I certainly could RAK AI's who feel they may be short on the number of uninked stamps to choose from....just send me a PM.

I certainly will play in this challenge but unfortunately my play time is very limited.

Thanks for hosting Heidi!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on October 28, 2016, 10:39:54 AM: I am glad there is some interest in this challenge.

Here is my first project:
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3031#top_display_media

I used a new stamp set and I also USED UP some adhesive pearls. Doing both those things felt great!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Craft Nerd on October 29, 2016, 09:44:59 AM: I have way too many uninked stamps. Great challenge.

Quote from: howdyheidi on October 28, 2016, 10:39:54 AM
I used a new stamp set and I also USED UP some adhesive pearls. Doing both those things felt great!

That is such a great feeling.
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Conniecrafter on October 29, 2016, 12:15:53 PM: Here is mine for the challenge: http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3032#top_display_media

Hubby and I are celebrating our 33rd anniversary today and I just had to use this new stamp for his card.
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on October 30, 2016, 07:02:41 AM: Quote from: Conniecrafter on October 29, 2016, 12:15:53 PM
Here is mine for the challenge: http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3032#top_display_media

Hubby and I are celebrating our 33rd anniversary today and I just had to use this new stamp for his card.

What a beautiful stamp and card! Thanks for participating in this challenge!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: stampwilly on October 30, 2016, 02:28:06 PM: Here is my entry. I am hoping to make some more cards this month for this challenge.

April :smile:

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3033#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on October 30, 2016, 07:45:50 PM: Quote from: stampwilly on October 30, 2016, 02:28:06 PM
Here is my entry. I am hoping to make some more cards this month for this challenge.

April :smile:

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3033#top_display_media

Great entry, April! You got 3 new stamps in one card! So glad you were able to participate in this challenge!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Far North on October 31, 2016, 01:25:06 AM: It is definitely time for me to make some Christmas cards and I am sure there are more uninked Christmas stamps of this theme than any other theme in my collection. So I have completed 3 cards for this challenge but I've had little time to stop and post them. Finally I am posting today.

Here are the links to my 3 cards. #1 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=3034&message_id=a9633de733984558eecb93413cfb3b89&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

#2 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3035#top_display_media)

#3 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=3037&message_id=20747cee4f56a67a494472f0abff382c&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

Thanks Heidi! Not only is this a fun challenge but it is also very timely.
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on October 31, 2016, 01:17:03 PM: Quote from: Far North on October 31, 2016, 01:25:06 AM
It is definitely time for me to make some Christmas cards and I am sure there are more uninked Christmas stamps of this theme than any other theme in my collection. So I have completed 3 cards for this challenge but I've had little time to stop and post them. Finally I am posting today.

Here are the links to my 3 cards. #1 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=3034&message_id=a9633de733984558eecb93413cfb3b89&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

#2 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3035#top_display_media)

#3 (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=3037&message_id=20747cee4f56a67a494472f0abff382c&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock)

Thanks Heidi! Not only is this a fun challenge but it is also very timely.

Wow, Jan! Three cards, that is great! I love your uninked stamps and the cards you created out of them, and I love that you were able to use your sentiment die in all three! Thanks for playing!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Far North on November 03, 2016, 01:14:11 AM: I posted one more card in the gallery for this challenge. (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=52&pid=3042#top_display_media) This has been a great challenge which encouraged me to use some uninked stamps. Afraid I don't know when this challenge closes but I am thinking my schedule is getting super tight. Thanks Heidi!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 03, 2016, 07:57:18 AM: Quote from: Far North on November 03, 2016, 01:14:11 AM
I posted one more card in the gallery for this challenge. (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=52&pid=3042#top_display_media) This has been a great challenge which encouraged me to use some uninked stamps. Afraid I don't know when this challenge closes but I am thinking my schedule is getting super tight. Thanks Heidi!

What a great card! Love it and left praise in the gallery.

I am sorry I did not make the time period clear in my challenge. I intended this challenge to be a full month of November for a couple reasons. 1). Sometimes people are burnt out on stamping after a fest and I wanted to allow for a break if people needed it. 2) I think some of us have a lot of uninked stamps and I thought it would be nice to have a longer amount of time to think of ideas for several of the stamps.

So any cards entered here by November 30 will be eligible for the RAK. Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Nora S on November 03, 2016, 06:54:18 PM: Here is my submission for the uninked challenge. Came across this stamp I purchased last year, and thought it would be a good one to use for both this challenge as well as Christmas All Year. Sorry the shine doesn't show up that well in the photo, but didn't have good light today.

Nora S

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3043#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 03, 2016, 07:39:03 PM: Quote from: Nora S on November 03, 2016, 06:54:18 PM
Here is my submission for the uninked challenge. Came across this stamp I purchased last year, and thought it would be a good one to use for both this challenge as well as Christmas All Year. Sorry the shine doesn't show up that well in the photo, but didn't have good light today.

Nora S

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3043#top_display_media

Beautiful stamp, Nora! It is so beautiful and I am glad you have now inked it up! Your card is so festive, too! Thanks for playing!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 06, 2016, 12:00:27 PM: Here is my next entry into the challenge, using a stamp from Jan that was a RAK. I wonder who makes this stamp, it is really pretty!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3044#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Yankee on November 08, 2016, 10:40:33 AM: This prompt got me to finally use these ornaments stamps from Prickey Pear and dies I got at stamp show a year or so ago. I ended up hand cutting most of them, way easier. I am new to die cutting and need something maybe just practice. Anyway I stamped and embossed in different colors and kinds of papers. Pattern paper base stamped branch attached ornaments with Washi tape. Added words.
Thank you for the push!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/thumbnails.php?album=86
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 08, 2016, 11:07:10 AM: Quote from: Yankee on November 08, 2016, 10:40:33 AM
This prompt got me to finally use these ornaments stamps from Prickey Pear and dies I got at stamp show a year or so ago. I ended up hand cutting most of them, way easier. I am new to die cutting and need something maybe just practice. Anyway I stamped and embossed in different colors and kinds of papers. Pattern paper base stamped branch attached ornaments with Washi tape. Added words.
Thank you for the push!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/thumbnails.php?album=86

It really makes me happy to hear how people are using their uninked stamps! I love your ornments!

I agree that sometimes it is hard to use the matching dies. Some brands seem easier than others, IMO. Thanks for participating!!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: stampwilly on November 11, 2016, 10:09:26 AM: Here are 3 more cards I made using uninked stamps! It was fun using these. :smile:

April

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3057#top_display_media

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3056#top_display_media

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3055#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Iring on November 13, 2016, 01:30:58 PM: I'm so excited to have just one more Christmas card done!

This uninked stamp was part of my RAK from Stampwilly for winning BINGO during Inktoberfest. Thanks Stampwilly!

And thanks to you, Heidi for the kick I needed to ink it up and color it!

Elephant Christmas Tree (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3058#top_display_media)
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 13, 2016, 05:25:52 PM: Great cards, April and Cindi!

So fun to see the stamps the people either just got, or just got around to... :)

So glad that you played along!!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 21, 2016, 10:16:48 AM: Just checking in on this challenge. I know that Thanksgiving will make our lives very busy, but did want to mention that this challenge is open through the end of the month which is over a week away, so lots of time left!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Yankee on November 21, 2016, 10:36:24 AM: I forgot to post this uninked tree stamp.
I was a little disappointed with it, so I jazzed it up with gold frame.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/thumbnails.php?album=86
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Conniecrafter on November 24, 2016, 07:11:06 AM: Another unused stamp, I know it says Valentine bird houses but I thought it could be used for any season :)

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3064#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: Conniecrafter on November 26, 2016, 07:50:21 AM: Here is another one from a cardmaking magazine, it also came with embossing folders but I didn't use them with it this time

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3065#top_display_media
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 28, 2016, 09:04:16 AM: Way to go, you guys! Really lovely cards! Thanks for sharing them here!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on November 29, 2016, 10:00:08 AM: Just a couple days left in November!

Here is a card I made from a tiny uninked stamp!

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?pid=3070&message_id=52d8f5e594099ef8a492f7d0f6ecbb6b&message_icon=info#cpgMessageBlock
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on December 01, 2016, 07:30:34 PM: I hope to get these tallied up and pick a winner soon. I did go out and get a RAK today...
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016
Post by: howdyheidi on December 02, 2016, 08:05:33 AM: I am so pleased that you were all able to participate and get out and use some of your uninked stamps. I hope that you will continue to use them! It certainly is satisfying to me to use my stash!

I did tally up the entries!

There were several of you who entered several times!

But only one winner!!

And that is...

....

....

Nora S!

Nora, I do not have your address. Could you please PM me. I have a little something to send you!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Conniecrafter on December 02, 2016, 08:59:03 AM: Congrats Nora!
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Nora S on December 06, 2016, 06:31:26 PM: I just now noticed that I was the winner! Thank you so much for a fun challenge!

Nora S
Title: Re: Uninked stamps Challenge November 2016 WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Iring on December 13, 2016, 05:08:04 PM: Congratulations Nora!

Thank you for the challenge Heidi, a good idea to get us to ink up some of those poor neglected stamps (even though I ended up using a new stamp, ha!! oh well, at least it didn't join the neglected stash!)