Sweet Dreams :: DoBea Alberts

 

Happy Monday!

Did you all have a great weekend?

 

We're hear today with a super COOL card from DoBea!

Check it out!



 

How awesome is this beautiful, colorful card! It's sure to brighten anyone's day!

 

 

DoBea used the Dreamcatcher set for this card!

 

 

Make sure you stop by DoBea's blog

Plum Poppy Studio

for more about this card!

 

We hope you're all staying safe out there with all this crazy weather! You're in our thoughts and prayers!

Cream of the Crop :: September

 

Hello!

WOW! September really flew by, huh!? I can't believe it's already time to announce the

September Cream of the Crop!

EACH and EVERY month we are blown away by the creativity in our galleries and this month is no exception! There are TONS of places to find MSS inspiration- you can find some here:

{Splicoaststampers} {Flickr}

{Market Street Neighborhood- NING}

Also, if you haven't checked out the "Neighborhood" yet- come on by! We'd love for you to come introduce yourself in the forum!

Click HERE to join us!

 

Thank you to ALL the wonderful designers that shared their project with us this month!

Here are three projects that caught our eye and stood out- well executed, creative, and inspiring!!

In no particular order, here are the three designers who are the "Cream of the Crop!"

Mary-Anne V.

Mary-Anne uploads lots of fabulous cards in our Flickr group and in our Neighborhood photo gallery! This one was by far one of our favorites! We LOVE the bright color strips she layered behind the camera from Make A Memory! Such a beautiful design!

 

Stop by Mary-Anne's Flickr Photostream- LOTS of beautiful cards to look at over there! 

Mary-Anne V.

Jennifer Wills

Jen has done it again! We LOVE Jen's clean and simple style- she creates beautiful cards! Check out this graphic card she created with the new Dreamcatcher stamp set! LOVE how the white jumps off of that gray cardstock! And those colorful rhinestones and feathers are just perfect!

Make sure you run over and check out Jen's blog! She's got amazing CAS style!

JENerally Speaking

Vicki

Check out this super cool card that I found in our Neighborhood photo gallery! LOVE how Vicki circled the letters from ABC Background to spell out "Happy Birthday!" So smart! And those arrows from My Thoughts Exactly are perfect for pointing out her focal image! Beautiful design, Vicki!  

 

Stop by Vicki's blog- she has a ton of beautiful projects over there!

From My Craft Room

Ladies- please contact
{jorge at marketstreetstamps dot com}

to collect your $20 gift certificate and the code for a blinkie that you can proudly display on your blogs!!

So... who will be the

"Cream of the Crop"

for October?

Here's how you can play along!!

The details:

The Cream of the Crop Spotlight is a merit based contest- we're looking for projects that catch our eye, but we also encourage stampers of all skill levels to upload their cards for consideration! We will be looking for projects that are well executed, use Market Street Stamps in a new and fun way, have great use of color, and have amazing overall design. Most importantly, we want to see what you're making!

• Deadline to get your project in will be the last Friday of the month
• Cream of the Crop Spotlight projects and winners will be announced that weekend!
• Spotlight winners will EACH win a $20 gift certificate to the Market Street Stamps store!
• If you are chosen, in addition to the $20 gift certificate to the Marketplace, your project photos will appear on the MSS blog (as well as a link to your blog (or gallery if you do not have a blog) )!
• You may upload/link as many projects as you like!

You have until 11:59 PM Central Time on October 26th to share your projects and be in the running for October's Cream of the Crop!

Here are links to places we'll be looking for your projects:

• Market Street Stamps on Facebook
• Market Streets Stamps on Twitter
• Market Street Stamps Flickr group
• Market Street Stamps SCS gallery (keyword: marketstreetstamps)
• Market Street Neighborhood

We LOVE to see your projects! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

August 2012 Reveal and WINNERS!

Hello friends! TODAY is THE day! 

I am honored, amazed, and undeniably EXCITED to share the new August Release with all of you! As you know, we have three designers jumping into an illustrating role here at MSS, and I am so thrilled with each new set they've designed.

Each of our new illustrators have done an incredible job focusing on what makes THEM unique and sharing those qualities in their designs. I truly feel each of them has showcased their personality in this first release. 

CHANGES you may notice

We've enhanced our packaging to include a small shadow where the back of the stamp is. We hope this will help envision our product even better from your side! Thank you to everyone who offers valuable feedback, we appreciate it SO SO much!!

We have some OTHER enhancements coming up this fall, so please do keep watching our blog and checking in on our Facebook page. We have amazing things in store for you guys, and with a small team, it just takes us a little bit longer. ♥ Thanks for being patient! 

EXPERIENCES translate to GROWTH

This summer has taught me SO much about myself, about our business, and about our industry. I will continue to use those experiences and the knowledge I've gained to provide the VERY BEST customer experience we can, and to provide the VERY BEST quality in a stamp that you'll find. Did I mention that we ONLY use photopolymer that's been made to withstand thousands of impressions? Now, we know you probably won't be stamping an image 1,000 times or more... but if you wanted to, you totally could. I look forward to sharing more about our product and what makes it as special as each of you are!

INTRODUCTIONS

I know you're ready to check out the new stuff, so let's get to the intros and the details! Each of the new releases are marked 15% off as an intro price through Sunday. All new releases will go back to their regular price after 8/19, so get them at this price while you can! 

My Thoughts Exactly

• Artist: Steph Washburn
• 8.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $19.50
• Intro Sale Price: $16.57 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Growth

• Artist: Steph Washburn
• 8.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $19.50
• Intro Sale Price: $16.57 (valid thru 8/19/12)

ABC Background

• Artist: Steph Washburn
• 5.5" x 4.25" background set
• Retails: $12.50
• Intro Sale Price: $10.62 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Teacher Notes

• Artist: Steph Washburn
• 5.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $15.00
• Intro Sale Price: $12.75 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Baby Basics

• Artist: Julie Day
• 5.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $15.00
• Intro Sale Price: $12.75 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Nuts about Nature

• Artist: Julie Day
• 8.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $19.60
• Intro Sale Price: $16.57 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Dreamcatcher

• Artist: Brenda Weaver
• 5.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $15.00
• Intro Sale Price: $12.75 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Hit the Mark

• Artist: Brenda Weaver
• 5.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $15.00
• Intro Sale Price: $12.75 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Great Big Greetings

• Artist: Angelica Suarez
• 5.5" x 5.5" set
• Retails: $15.00
• Intro Sale Price: $12.75 (valid thru 8/19/12)

Aren't they AWEsome!? Our Design Team did a FANTASTIC job of showcasing these sets this week, and if I could, I would give them all a great big hug because they really do amazing work and we're so grateful for them.

Speaking of AWESOME - thank you ALL for your Tweets, comments, entries, and all around GOOD VIBES surrounding this release. Our customers and friends are our biggest motivators and without you guys cheering us on, getting excited about our designs, we just wouldn't be able to do what we do. THANK YOU! It is our pleasure to do these giveaways with each release because of the incredible support we receive from you all EVERY DAY. 

WINNING ENTRIES

Our NINE lucky winners were randomly drawn from our Rafflecopter widgets and are listed BELOW:

1. Great Big Greetings - Sharon H.
2. Teacher Notes - Susan
3. ABC Background - Jean M.
4. Baby Basics - Jennifer
5. Growth - Amanda K.
6. Nuts about Nature - Felicia
7. Hit the Mark - Colleen D.
8. Dreamcatcher - Jen W.
9. My Thoughts Exactly - Vicki

On the list of winners? CONGRATS! We should have your email address and will be sending you an email within the next 12 hrs with further instructions to claim your prize (i.e. we just need to collect your address. ;)) 

Not on the list? Don't worry - our new releases are 15% off thru Sunday, 8/19! Snag 'em while you can! 

Not sure if that's you on the list? We will email you, so there is no confusion. If we have any unclaimed prizes, we will draw a new winner and announce on our blog next week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! We'll see you back here soon! xo Angelica 

August Release :: Sneak Peeks :: Day 3

Hey Guys! I hope you are excited for the last sneak peeks of the week before our big reveal tomorrow!!! 

If you're just joining us, be sure to visit our DAY ONE and DAY TWO posts so you don't miss an opportunity to WIN one of the sets showcased this week.

Today I'm sharing the very last set from Steph - "My Thoughts Exactly"! This is a fresh, funky, and doodle-y set that is PERFECT for your art journals or whimsical scrap layouts! The stamp sizes are just right for cards or mixed-media!

I am also just so pleased to introduce you to Brenda Weaver's artistic style with "Dreamcatcher" and "Hit the Mark"!

I am always so inspired by Brenda's eclectic design and her appreciation for texture and non-traditional elements. Take a look at what our design team whipped up for you today using these fab sets!

Brenda
I believe in the beauty of my dreams and I believe in the beauty of these 2-step feathers! Wow! Gorgeous!

Brenda

Another fantastic design from Brenda with an anchored focal point using "Hit the Mark"!

Jinny

Talk about versatility! Jinny has put "Hit the Mark" and "Growth" together in an absolutely marvelous layout!

Stephanie

Steph's layout is bright, graphic, and PERFECT using "My Thoughts Exactly"! 

Julie
Julie's card using "Hit the Mark" is so clever! Show someone just how much you "miss" them! 

Tifany
Your recipient is sure to feel the appreciation with this cheery, bold design by Tifany!

Brenda
I love the purple hue and magical quality of the star element that Brenda created for her "Dreamcatcher" card!

Amy
I love the way Amy's colored in the chevron pattern from "Dreamcatcher" to make a  beautiful background!

Love what you saw? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
Be sure to enter our giveaways from Monday, Tuesday and today!
You could be one of NINE lucky winners!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

See you tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL & RELEASE! Have a wonderful day! xo Angelica