The photograph(s) in the challenge inspiration board are by Flying House Studios and from our very own designer, Tina Fussell!

We offer an array of stamps, kits and bits and bobs that will make your paper crafting more fun!

And this is just the beginning… I hope you’ll stay with me for more delectable things to come!

This challenge requires you to create a card, scrapbook layout, or altered item using the color challenge and patterned paper. Patterned paper is a perfect way to add design, texture, and color to paper crafts. Find some coordinating patterned paper and create to your heart’s content.

The main colors are featured in the challenge inspiration board above. Remember, colors can be incorporated into your project in more ways than cardstock. The neutral tones for this challenge have been highlighted in the color challenge (brown, navy and cream).

Upload a photo of your project to your blog or online gallery, such as Flickr, then copy the direct link to your project/post to the embedded link widget below or on one of the design team’s blogs. If you do not have a direct link to your blog/gallery posting that features the challenge, your link may be deleted. If it is deleted, no biggie, just come back and re-link the correct link! Only links left in the link widget will be considered for challenge submissions.

NOTE: **If you are having difficulties with our link widget, please click the question mark link to get help from their blog. They offer useful step-by-step instructions.

IE v6 Browser Users: The link widget is not compatible with IE version 6. Please feel free to download Firefox for free here. You can also update your IE browser here. Sorry for any inconvenience in the cross-browser issues, but we hope you give Firefox a try!

We also have a Flickr Group available to share your projects. Please add your projects to Embellish Magazine Flickr group.

If you want to use the graphic above, feel free to, but make sure you right-click and choose the “Save Image As” choice to save it to your computer, then upload to your blog!

After the challenge ends, the design team will select top designers who created hot projects to highlight. The designers will be highlighted in a blog posting. You can find all blog postings related to challenge winners in the category menu in the footer below, called “Embellish What’s Hot.”

Additionally, there will be a designer who will be featured and will win ONE STAMP SET from The Craft’s Meow, allowing the winner to select any set they want! The winner must contact Embellish within 48 hours of the announcement. We reserve the right to select a new winner if the designer makes no contact.

The Craft’s Meow has a variety of paper craft products, including patterned paper, kits, and stamps. The design team has created some great designs using some of newly released sets! Click on over to their blogs to see the projects in more detail.

Ashley designed a fun card using the Life is a Carnival stamp set.

Charlene used the Baggin’ Some Rays stamp set to create this cute flower card! She used the sun stamp as a flower and pieced patterned paper.

Cristina created this cute card using the Lovely Birds stamp set.

Mariana designed this sweet floral card using the Lovely Birds stamp sets.

Sarah designed a card using It’s a Banner Day, Celebrating You, and Timeless Tagsstamps.

Tina made this stunning layout using the It’s a Banner Day stamp set.

Click the image above for additional rules. There are new rules, so please visit the link. Your entry may be deleted if your submission is also a part of a lot of other challenges.

Challenge ends Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST

Rainbows are a great summer trend and it really shows with all of the participation in the challenge. Thanks so much for joining us and creating fun rainbow designs. Congratulations, Rochelle W. for your super cute rainbow card. The design team loved it. Click on the image above to visit Rochelle’s blog and congratulate her! Rochelle, please contact us to claim your DeNami Design gift certificate.

As usual, we can never select just one, so please take a moment and click on each thumbnail graphic of additional “hot” designs featured. If you are looking to create something fun, colorful, and zesty, try using rainbows as inspiration. There are some amazing designs submitted for this challenge that deserve your attention as well!

Don’t forget to check out our current Nautical Color Trends Challenge, another great summer trend.

The photograph(s) in the challenge inspiration board are by Flying House Studios and from our very own designer, Tina Fussell!

Established in 1989, DeNami Design has been known for a timeless style featuring simply elegant art. From our extensive line of quality rubber stamps to the newer line of coordinating scrapbook papers, buttons, ribbons, and glitters, we specialize in stylish and sophisticated products. Our delightful designs are easy to mix and match for a designer look on all of your paper crafts!

This challenge requires you to create a card, scrapbook layout, or altered item using the color challenge and nautical elements. All things nautical can include embellishments, stamps, or even patterned paper featuring boats and anchors. Other nautical elements are always welcomed!

The main colors are featured in the challenge inspiration board above. Remember, colors can be incorporated into your project in more ways than cardstock. The neutral tones for this challenge have been highlighted in the color challenge (brown and navy), but white or cream are also welcomed.

Upload a photo of your project to your blog or online gallery, such as Flickr, then copy the direct link to your project/post to the embedded link widget below or on one of the design team’s blogs. If you do not have a direct link to your blog/gallery posting that features the challenge, your link may be deleted. If it is deleted, no biggie, just come back and re-link the correct link! Only links left in the link widget will be considered for challenge submissions.

NOTE: **If you are having difficulties with our link widget, please click the question mark link to get help from their blog. They offer useful step-by-step instructions.

IE v6 Browser Users: The link widget is not compatible with IE version 6. Please feel free to download Firefox for free here. You can also update your IE browser here. Sorry for any inconvenience in the cross-browser issues, but we hope you give Firefox a try!

We also have a Flickr Group available to share your projects. Please add your projects to Embellish Magazine Flickr group.

If you want to use the graphic above, feel free to, but make sure you right-click and choose the “Save Image As” choice to save it to your computer, then upload to your blog!

After the challenge ends, the design team will select top designers who created hot projects to highlight. The designers will be highlighted in a blog posting. You can find all blog postings related to challenge winners in the category menu in the footer below, called “Embellish What’s Hot.”

Additionally, there will be a designer who will be featured and will win a $25 gift certificate to DeNami Design, allowing the winner to select any stamps or paper crafting supplies they want! The winner must contact Embellish within 48 hours of the announcement. We reserve the right to select a new winner if the designer makes no contact.

DeNami Design is known for their wood-mounted rubber stamps. The team has used them to showcase projects using various stamps that inspire the nautical in us all. Check out the designs and click on over to their blogs for additional details and information.

Ashley created a shaped card that simulates a life preserver using the Nautical stamp set.

Charlene went totally nautical with her card design and used the Under the Sea, You’re a Treasure and Nautical stamp sets.

Cristina designed this clean and graphic card using the Nautical stamp set.

Mariana designed this sweet nautical card using the Under the Sea, You’re a Treasure and Nautical stamp sets.

Sarah designed this nautical tag using Under the Sea, You’re a Treasure, Baby Circle and Nautical stamps.

Tina made this cute card using the Nautical stamp set.

Click the image above for additional rules. There are new rules, so please visit the link. Your entry may be deleted if your submission is also a part of a lot of other challenges.

Challenge ends Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST

Thanks for participating in the Background Stamping Color Trends Challenge. There were some really awesome designs submitted. We want to send a special “shout out” to Therese for her awesome background stamping design on a cute friend card she made! Way to go, Therese! Please contact us with your mailing address so we can send you some great Hero Arts background stamps!

Don’t forget to check out the other great designs featured as well. Click on each thumbnail to travel over to the designers’ blogs and don’t forget to comment on their lovely creations. We have a great, colorful challenge going on now sponsored by DeNami Design! Check out the Rainbow Color Trends Challenge and create something to enter to win a $25 DeNami gift certificate.