MICHELLE PERKETT STUDIO DESIGN CHALLENGE BLOG

TUESDAY FREEBIE - ANGELA THE BIRTHDAY ANGEL

2012-01-31T01:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday! I thought you could all use a really cute birthday image in between all the Christmas and Valentines Day images everyone is making. I hope you enjoy "Angela, the Birthday Angel"

And for all of your digital stamp needs please visit my Etsy shop!

TUESDAY FREEBIE - "GROW LOVE"

2012-01-23T01:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday everyone! Are you all as excited for Valentine's Day as I am? When I think of this holiday I always think of love and images of couples with hearts surrounding them but lately I've been drawing images that symbolize the love that we really should be focusing on, the love within ourselves. So I created this "Grow Love" image to show how important it is to nurture love within ourselves everyday. How will you grow love today? I hope by having fun with this image for starters! Enjoy it and I hope it inspires you to create something beautiful!

For more Valentine images please visit my Etsy shop!

FREEBIE TUESDAY - BUTTERFLY LOVE

2012-01-17T01:00:00.000-08:00

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Happy Freebie Tuesday, everyone! Now that Christmas is over our next big holiday is one of my fav's, Valentine's Day!

I thought you guys might enjoy "Butterfly Love" this week to get you in the mood for love:)

Hope this inspires you to make something special for the one's you love!

For lots more Valentine images please visit my Etsy Shop!

TUESDAY FREEBIE!

2012-01-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

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Happy Freebie Day everyone! I want to give you some blessings this week since I know you can always use more of them:)

I hope you are filled with them in this new year so far and hope this brings more your way!

TUESDAY FREEBIE/50% OFF SALE

2012-01-03T01:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year celebrations and were blessed to be with the ones you love. I sure was and am so thankful that my family is happy and healthy and wish the same for all of you in 2012 along with lots of extra blessings! Thank you all so much for your birthday greetings!

I hope you like your freebie this week, now that the holidays are over we will be getting ready for Spring hopefully soon so I thought you would like some pretty roses and a heart to remind you of Valentine's Day next month:)

THIS IMAGE IS EXPIRED. PLEASE VISIT MY ETSY SHOP TO PURCHASE "THANK YOU, HEART

TUESDAY FREEBIE - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-12-27T01:00:00.000-08:00

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Happy Freebie Day and Happy New Year! Here is a little festive freebie to help you start of the new year! Happy 2012!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas yesterday, it always seems a shame that its just one day, all that preparation and then poof! its over:) Anyway, I hope you had a special day just the same and I wish you all a very prosperous and Happy New Year and may all of your dreams come true!

http://www.michelleperkett.etsy.com/

TUESDAY FREEBIE FLOWER BORDER

2011-12-20T01:00:00.000-08:00

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Happy Freebie Tuesday! I thought you guys might like a fun flower border that could be used all year round and this would make a great border for Christmas cards with red and green flowers, dont you think?

I hope you like this one, it reminds me of a border in a fairy tale book:)

I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and I hope you all enjoy your special time with your friends and families. Thank you all so much for your wonderful friendship and for all your lovely comments over the past year, I appreciate each and every one of you!

Merry Christmas!

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE - A GIFT FOR YOU!

2011-12-13T01:00:00.000-08:00

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Happy Tuesday Freebie Day! Are you all ready for Christmas? I think I have more dogs and cats on my list this year than I do people:)

I hope you guys like this one, its a great image for gift tags or even a gift card holder. Whatever you do with it I hope you have fun creating with it! Merry Christmas!

Please visit my NEW GIFT STORE for lots of fun gifts and MY ETSY SHOP for all of your digital stamping needs!

Hugs,

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE FOR DOG LOVERS!

2011-12-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

Ho! Ho! Ho! and Woof! Woof! Woof! I thought you all could use a cute Christmas border and even if your not a dog lover you can make something and give it to someone on your list who is!

I always hate wrapping dog toys, they are the worst to wrap arent they?:) Anyway, have fun with this one!

And for all of your digital stamping holiday needs please visit MY ETSY SHOP! And please visit my NEW GIFT SHOP!

"LET IT SNOW" TUESDAY FREEBIE!

2011-11-29T01:00:00.000-08:00

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...but I hope you can stay inside and play with this fun holiday image:)

We dont get snow where I live here in CA (once it did) but I can see the snow on the mountains when it does and its so beautiful, isnt it?

Especially the first big storm of the year. So here's to snow and to having some creative fun while your warm and cozy inside! Have fun!

And for all your holiday digital stamp needs please visit MY ETSY SHOP

MPS 50% OFF BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

2011-11-24T19:25:00.000-08:00

In honor Black Friday I will be having a 50% off sale on all my digital stamps at MY ETSY SHOP 12 AM TO 12PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25 PACIFI TIME!

No codes needed - I will refund the discount back to your account after your purchase - Happy Thanksgiving!

I am grateful for all of you who support my art and wanted to tell you how much I appreciate all of your comments, encouragement and love! Thank you!

TUESDAY FREEBIE CHRISTMAS GIFT!

2011-11-22T07:47:00.000-08:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday! I thought you would enjoy this pretty little package to get you all in the mood for the upcoming holidays when you are wrapping like crazy. But this gift is already wrapped, I hope you like it:)

I think this would make a cute card or gift tag stamp and the little stars would be so cute with glitter and I see this image colored in bright pink, red and green but its up to you, have fun and get creative!

For all of your digital stamping needs, please visit my Etsy shop!

AND THE WINNER IS...

2011-11-19T19:26:00.000-08:00

Lei! Thank you Lei for helping to name my new fairy, her name is now, "Chloe the Peppermint Tulle Fairy" and I think it is such a super cute name for her, thank you so much! I will be emailing your new image to you tonight!

Thank you all so much for playing the name the stamp contest, I always have alot of fun reading all the names, hope you had fun too!

Little Chloe is now available at my ETSY SHOP!

NAME THE STAMP CONTEST!

2011-11-16T17:43:00.000-08:00

My little "Peppermint Tulle Fairy" needs a name, can you please help? I was thinking Hazel but not sure so I wanted you guys to come up with something fun and the winner will win this image!

Please leave a comment below with your name suggestion and I will choose and post a winner here this Saturday! Have fun and thanks for your help!

TUESDAY FREEBIE - OSCAR THE CHRISTMAS OWL

2011-11-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

Happy Tuesday Freebie Day! I have a cute little Christmas owl named, "Oscar" for you this week that I thought you'd like. Owls are so popular now, arent they?

I hope you can use little Oscar for your Christmas cards and tags this year! Happy Creating and an early Merry Christmas to you!

For all your holiday and everyday stamping needs please visit my Etsy shop!

50% OFF ALL DIGITALS STAMPS!

2011-11-11T09:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Veteran's Day! I have a warm place in my heart as we all do, especially since I am proud to say that I am an Air Force Veteran:)

In honor of this special day I will be having a 50% off sale on all my digital stamps at MY ETSY SHOP NOW THRU MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12!

No codes needed - I will refund the discount back to your account after your purchase - Happy Veteran's Day!

And a HUGE thank you to all of our Veteran's and all of our service men and women for all they do for us, Thank you!

TUESDAY FREEBIE "A PEPPERMINT TREAT"

2011-11-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday! I am loving this cool crisp fall weather we are having here in California, we even had lots of snow in the mountains here over the weekend and they look so beautiful!

All this winter weather has got me so excited for the holidays! I thought I would share a little peppermint treat for you to go with your hot cocoa:)

An Early Merry Christmas to you all and for all your digital stamp holiday needs please visit my ETSY SHOP!

TUESDAY HOLIDAY FREEBIE!

2011-11-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

Halloween is over:( And you know what is just around the corner:) Here is a little present for you to get you in the holiday mood!

Enjoy your tiny package and I hope it inspires you to make something magical, Happy Freebie Day:)

Hugs,

Michelle

2011-10-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! I am having a 40% OFF SALE at my Etsy shop now thru Midnight on Halloween, October 31st! (40% refunded to your account after purchase)

All digital stamps at Michelle Perkett Studio are 40% OFF, happy shopping!

WICKED WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE SPONSOR

2011-10-26T19:12:00.000-07:00

Michelle Perkett Studio is sponsoring this week's challenge at the new Wicked Wednesday ATC Blog! Come on over and check out all the beautiful inspiration with my Celeste image!

I will be the monthly sponsor for Wicked Wednesday! See you there for this weeks "Set of 3" Challenge!

TUESDAY FREEBIE - CHRISTMAS TREE

2011-10-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Freebie Day! I thought you guys might be a little tired of all the Halloween images (I just love Halloween and could design Halloween images all year round:)) so I made you a Christmas tree this week to get into the Holiday mood!

I hope you enjoy this one and Merry Early Christmas! And for all of your holiday digital stamping needs please visit my Etsy shop!

NOW AVAILABLE - BIBBITY-BOBBITY-BOO! DIGITAL STAMP

2011-10-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

My new digital stamp called, "Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo!" is now available at my Etsy shop! Hope you like this one, I loved working on it and I wish Halloween was all year long, my favorite holiday!:)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Michelle

HAPPY HARVEST/FALL TUESDAY FREEBIE!

2011-10-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Harvest and Happy Fall everyone! I thought you could all use this image (THIS IMAGE HAS EXPIRED BUT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT MY ETSY SHOP) for a Halloween, Autumn or a Thanksgiving card, which is right around the corner:) I hope you enjoy this one and Happy Freebie Tuesday!:)

TUESDAY FREEBIE AND A HUG:)

2011-10-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday! I thought you would all enjoy a little hug, even if its from a ghost:) Here is "Happy" the Halloween Hugs Ghost, he just loves everyone and love to give hugs, I hope you like him!

I have lots of new fall and Halloween images at my Etsy shop so please stop by for some Halloween and Holiday fun at:

www.michelleperkett.etsy.com

Hugs,

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE AND 40%OFF SALE!

2011-10-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Autumn! I hope you all enjoy your new fall freebie this week!

And to celebrate Autumn I am having a 40% OFF SALE now thru Friday, October 7th (midnight PST) at my Etsy shop!

(After your purchase, I will refund your account)

Happy Shopping and Happy Autumn!

THE WINNER OF MY CELESTE IMAGE IS...

2011-10-03T17:05:00.000-07:00

Sandy! Congratulations on winning my new "Celeste" image and thank you all for your lovely comments and for playing along to win!

I have a fun fall freebie for you all tomorrow so dont forget to stop by and grab it tomorrow!:)

And dont forget to visit my Etsy shop for all of your holiday stamping needs!

Hugs,

Michelle

WIN MY NEW "CELESTE THE GOOD HALLOWEEN WITCH" IMAGE

2011-10-01T20:21:00.000-07:00

Here is Celeste my new Good Halloween Witch, now available at my Etsy shop!

Would you like a chance to win this image? All you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me what you like about Michelle Perkett Studio images:)

I will be choosing a random winner on Monday evening at 5PM Pacific time. Have fun and I cant wait to hear your comments! Thank you for stopping by and good luck!

Hugs,

Michelle

MPS TUESDAY FREEBIE - "FLY AWAY WITCH"

2011-09-27T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday everyone! I was so excited about this little witch I almost posted her yesterday:)

Here is little "Fly Away Witch" THIS IMAGE HAS EXPIRED AND IS NOW AVAILABLE AT MY ETSY SHOP for you all to enjoy and I hope she inspires you to make something fun for Halloween, even for those of you who dont celebrate it:)

I think she really deserves to have a cute name, dont you? Any suggestions?

For more Halloween images from Michelle Perkett Studio please visit my Etsy shop:
www.michelleperkett.etsy.com

NEW "ASHLEY THE AUTUMN SPRITE" DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE

2011-09-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

Little "Ashley the Autumn Sprite" is now available at my Etsy shop! I had so much fun with her this week, maybe she needs a sister? Anyway I hope you enjoy her as much as I enjoyed creating her.

I will be working on my new Good Witch image next and have some other happy little witches flying around in my sketchbook too, if I can catch them!:)

Here's wishing you a little bit of enchantment in your day today and of course lots of creativity!

Hugs,

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE - SHARE PEACE

2011-09-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Freebie Tuesday everyone! In honor of the International Day of Peace tomorrow (Wednesday) I wanted to share a freebie with you this week that helps spread the message of peace and shared a freebie that had some meaning to all of us.

I would love it if you all made something beautiful and posted your creations on your blogs to help celebrate Internation Peace Day tomorrow. And of course I would love you to share your blog post links here or on my Facebook page. I would love to see your creations with this image.

Join me in celebrating a great cause and help share peace together! Peace to you all today and everyday:)

www.michelleperkett.etsy.com

"AUTUMN MOON VENUS" DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!

2011-09-18T19:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope your weekend was wonderful. I am so happy that I finally finished my new "Autumn Moon Venus" digital stamp, she is now available at my Etsy shop.It felt so amazing to be creating again, its been forever.
I hope you enjoy her as much as I do. I love this time of year, its so much cooler and it feels like fall almost and it makes me think of Autumn fairies and pumpkins and magical things to create for Halloween!

TUESDAY FREEBIE!

2011-09-13T02:00:00.000-07:00

Since I've been so busy with my petsitting business I thought this would be a fun image for a freebie this week:)

Two puppies are always better than one, right? This would be a cute image for a best friend, a brother, sister, birthday for the twins or a cute image for a card for the dog lover in your life.

If you had to think of a caption/sentiment to go with this image, what would it be? I'd love to hear your ideas and I hope you enjoy your Puppy Twins Freebie this week!

And please visit my Etsy shop for your fall and holiday digital stamps and please also visit my Facebook page, and post any of your creations at the MPS Facebook page here!

Have a wonderful and creative week!

Hugs,

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE "HAPPY HALLOWEEN!"

2011-09-06T12:34:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!

I hope you all enjoyed your long Labor Day weekend for those of you in the US and for those of you elsewhere in the world I hope your weekend was just as nice!

I thought you might enjoy a little fun Halloween broomstick for your freebie this week since I know alot of you like to get a jump on the holidays coming up and my gosh Halloween is next month already! Cant wait for Halloween, its one of my favorite and I think the most fun holiday of the year. The Halloween decorations are already in the stores, too and I love looking at them especially those with lots of glitter! Are you guys dressing up for Halloween? What is the hot costume for the little ones this year? Are you going to dress up your doggies or maybe the cat has a cute costume? I'd love for you to share your Halloween fun with all of us!

Feel free to post any of your creations at the MPS Facebook page here! And please visit my Etsy shop for the latest digital stamps!

Enjoy your Halloween freebie!

Hugs,

Michelle

TUESDAY FREEBIE - "IMAGINE"

2011-08-30T17:21:00.001-07:00

Seems funny to not have a challenge for you this week but I wanted to keep posting a weekly freebie for you all, you have been such wonderful friends of Michelle Perkett Studio and you all deserve something special each week!

I know this is a "recycled" image from one of our Papercraft Planet parties and some of you may already have this one but I thought it would be a good one to start off the school year with. There are endless possibilities for the new year, so much to learn and this is the time of year when all of our returning students imagine the most I think! I hope you enjoy this one and I'll look for you next week with another fun freebie!

Hugs,

Michelle

AND THE WINNER OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE IS...

2011-08-29T19:12:00.000-07:00

Mary J!
Congratulations, Mary, your Thank you card with Hannah is stunning! You win a digital image of your choice from my Etsy shop, I will contact you shortly!

Thank you for joining our last challenge and thank you to all of you who played along with us this week and over the last 2 years, its been so much fun and I appreciate all of your fantastic creations with my images, it has been such a treat to see your beautiful work each week! I will miss you all so much but you can join me on Facebook and on my personal blog as well to keep in touch, I will look forward to it!

Thank you again to all of our wonderful DT mermaids as well, we never would have our weekly challenges without you girls, thank you SO much for everything, especially your wonderful friendship! Take care and I look forward to seeing all of you and reading about your new adventures in blogland!

Hugs,

Michelle

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-08-27T06:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday!

Welcome to our last Spotlight Saturday showcasing some of our Mermaid's great talent.

We will miss everyone's wonderful comments and contributions to our weekly challenges.

I'm sure that we will all be out in blog world showing Michelle's wonderful images, so keep a look out for that distinctive look of Michelle's art.

We have 2 Mermaids that wanted to share some beautiful cards today...

Jenn used Fire, part of the Four Elements Series...

Elenor used the Vintage Freebie from the challenge a couple of weeks ago...

Thank you ladies, it's been a terrific and fulfilling experience!

Michelle's Etsy Store will remain open - don't forget about the sale!

Enjoy your weekend!

Ali Stanney - Guest Designer

2011-08-25T00:24:00.000-07:00

This is our last week for our Guest Designer.

I am sad to see it come to an end.

I would like to thank everyone that participated with us.

All the projects have been so fabulous.

This week is no exception!!

We have Ali Stanney with us this week.

She has two gorgeous projects to share with us week but first lets learn a little about Ali...

I am 41 years old or young, depending on which way you like to look at it, and discovered cardmaking about 5 years ago, when I took a temporary break from my job as an infant school teacher after working for 15 years, to look after my family. I have been married to Simon for almost 19 years and our 3 little ones are aged 11yrs, 6yrs and 4yrs. Almost 6 years later I have become a full-time SAHM and care for our youngest who has Autism. I mainly use digi images although I do own a few rubber stamps, I still need to practise as I'm not great at it so far! I love my Bigshot, and have way too many dies and embossing folders, and don't use them nearly as often as I should! There are so many new products and techniques out there I'm looking forward to trying at some point in the future, and I can't wait to see the possible new directions my cardmaking may take!. The Autumn will see an exciting new start for me, as he will be starting school and I will have time to dedicate to other things. I look forward to volunteering at our local Opportunity Group for preschool children with special needs, where I will be introducing lots of craft and sensory-play activites. I have only been blogging for about a year, but have met some truly wonderful people along the way. I am delighted and honoured to be a GDT for Michelle Perkett Studios, as I LOVE Michelle's work and the challenges the team bring us each week...thanks for having me!

Now look at what she created to share with us using

Air from the Four Elements Series.

Aren't these gorgeous!!

Thanks so much Ali for being our Guest Designer this week!

Thank you DT Challenge!!

2011-08-23T06:07:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's hard to believe this is our last challenge here on the blog! It has been a super FUN time full of gorgeous talent by the Design Team and all of those that have participated in the challenges. All I can say is

WOW

and

THANK YOU!

Our challenge this week, should you accept it, is to see any creation with a Thank You theme! You must use a Michelle Perkett Studio image in your project please.

Just in case you need a little extra inspiration, Michelle has offered a fantastic freebie this week at the beginning of this post.

Thank YOU Michelle! Not only for the freebie but for such lovely art for us to create and design with!

Here's a special note from Michelle to everyone:

Dear Friends of Michelle Perkett Studio,

As you know, I will be closing my Papercraft Planet group on Sept 1st and this week will be the last MPS Challenge here on our challenge blog and this week's challenge is a thank you to our wonderful DT ladies that have done such an amazing job inspiring us everyday. I want to thank all of our beautiful ladies for their hard work, incredible creativity and inspiration and of course for their friendship. You are all such talented and lovely women and I am so proud to call you my MPS Mermaids! Thank you girls for all that you have done for me and for our members and I wish you all the best in your future creative adventures!

I also would like to thank all of my Papercraft Planet members for your friendship and creativity over the last 2 years. Thank you to all of you for your lovely comments and for your participation in our challenges and of course for all your visits to my Etsy shop! I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you at the MPS Facebook page and on my personal blog for updates on my art business, new sketches and digital stamp designs and creative and inspirational posts as well! Thank you to all of you, you have all been such a blessing to me! We all look forward to your thank you creations this week!

And as an extra special thank you, I will be having a 50% off Sale for the duration of our Thank You DT Challenge this week until next Monday at 5 PM Pacific! Thank you all so much and I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you!

Love and Hugs,

Michelle

For inspiration, take a look at some of our Design Team projects using this week's challenge theme...

Wendy used Thanks Mum...

Shelley used last week's vintage freebie...

Sharon used Princess Lotus Flower...

Mari uses this little cutie...

Karen used Best Friends...

Jenn used Guinevere...

Irene used the Spring Goddess...

Elenor used the Wish Upon a Star Angel...

And a special note from me to everyone - I am so thankful to have been part of such a great team, full of talent and compassion. The inspiration from everyone has been truly stunning and awe-inspiring. I wish everyone (especially Michelle) the best and can't wait to see us all achieve the things in life we deserve. Take care and come back Saturday for our Spotlight Saturday wrap-up! Thank YOU!

Winner

2011-08-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

The winner of our Vintage Challenge

Sarah W.

Isn't this just gorgeous!

Congratulations Sarah!

Michelle will be in contact with you for your prize.

Check back tomorrow for our new challenge.

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-08-20T07:01:00.001-07:00

WELCOME!

To this week's Spotlight Saturday.

Everyone ready for school to start? Is this a fun time of year for you or stressful? The daily routine will be getting back into the normal grind and then the end of year holidays!! Wow, where did this year go?? I know that it's been a big year of change for me...how about you?

We have some very special projects to share with you today from our super talented Design Team. It all starts will this gorgeous Irish Blessings Cloth Bookmark...

Sharon made this using Princess Lotus Flower...

Karen has used Pearl in her creation today...

Jenn used Vanessa the Love Goddess today...

I used Mary Margaret in this glitter project that gets us ready for school...

Don't forget that our Vintage Challenge runs through Monday at 5pm, so join in! Challenge yourself to go VINTAGE!

If you need any images, don't hesitate to shop at Michelle's Etsy Store with lots of wonderful art deco ladies and goddesses that can all go vintage!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lizzy Miller - Guest Designer

2011-08-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

I'm late, again!!

Sorry about that. This week has simply gotten away from me. I can't believe it is Thursday already. I meant to have this posted this morning.

We have a very special guest with us this week

7 year old,

LIZZY MILLER

We have been honored to have her mother, Rhonda and her older sister, Abby as guest designers in the past.

This entire family is very TALENTED!

So let's hear about Lizzy!

My name is Lizzy and I am 7 years old. I will be starting 2nd grade next week and am very excited. I just love spending time with my mom and sister doing crafts and making cards. I've been crafting with my mom for as long as I can remember. I love to add embellishments and bling to my creations whenever my mom let's me use her stash. I also like to play outside on the swings and go to the park. My favorite place to visit is the zoo.

Now look at this gorgeous card Lizzy

created using Eva the Glam Mermaid.

Thanks so much Lizzy for your inspiration this week!

There is still time to join the Vintage challenge,

just use a MPS image!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHER, OUR CHALLENGE WINNER!

2011-08-16T16:56:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Sher! Our Challenge winner this week! How cute is her card with little Ollie the Octopus? Dont you love it!?

Thank you so much for joining us Sher and thank you all for playing along with our Summertime fun challenge!

Please join us this week for our "Vintage" Challenge and come grab your vintage freebie, too!

Vintage Challenge

2011-08-16T00:33:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about this week's challenge!

This week we want to see your

VINTAGE CREATIONS!

I love vintage!

I am so looking forward to seeing what everyone creates this week.

And look at this fabulous freebie from Michelle.
Perfect for your vintage creation!

Now look at what the mermaids have created...

Mari using Chrissy the Christmas Spirit Fairy

Karen using Art Deco Friends

Sharon using Rose

Irene using Sprout the Birthday Princess

Jenn using Alice

Shelley using Wish Upon a Star Angel.

Elenor using Fairy Bridesmaid

Don't forget to use a MPS image to be eligible to win!
You have until Monday, Aug. 22 at 5pm to enter.

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-08-13T07:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the weekend! A well-deserved break for everyone! Unfortunately I am at work, but it will be a short day. :)

Don't forget to join in our Summertime Fun challenge due Monday afternoon at 5pm. You can win a beautiful image from Michelle!

You can always shop in the Etsy store at any time of the night and day too.

We have some gorgeous art from our Design Team today. Take a look and gain some inspiration!

Sharon colored Joy today...

Karen has the Daydream Fantasy Fairy for us today...

Jenn with a super cute Magical Birthday Sprite!

Irene has Penelope floating by today's Spotlight...

Elenor has Grace for us today...

Guest Designer - Bettina Leikvoll

2011-08-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

Hi!! We would like to welcome

Bettina Leikvoll

with us this week as our Guest Designer.

She has created a gorgeous card to share with us!

Let's learn a little about Bettina...

Hi my name is Bettina. I am from Sandnes soutwest in Norway. I am a 36 year old mother of two girls aged 17 months and 3 years. I started scrapping late 2009 thanks to babyverden.no. But it was first in 2010 it really took off. I prefer making cards and boxes, but also scrap some LO's. I would say my style is mostly vintage and C&S, but I
am trying to put more flowers and embellishments on to my projects
everytime. I also do different styles and techniques in my blog as I
wish to develop more knowledge due to scrapping.

I wish there were more than 24 hours in a day so I could do more
scrapping.I enjoy to challenge myself to make new things all along and am trying different styles, so I can expand my horizon. I have to say that making altered projects is something I enjoy doing.

Here is Bettina's awesome card...

Isn't this great!! I love it!

Thanks Bettina for being our guest designer this week.

Hope you all join in our "Summertime Fun challenge this week.

Summertime Fun!

2011-08-09T06:11:00.001-07:00

Welcome to this week's new challenge, Summertime Fun! Create something bright, cheerful, beach-y, sunny, water-y, whatever you think about when you say summertime!

You must use a Michelle Perkett Studio image please to enter our weekly challenges.

Your freebie today is Ollie the Octopus, thanks Michelle!!

Let's look at the wonderful creations from our Mermaids this week!

Wendy has a gorgeous Marie Antoinette in purple...

Sharon has the 3 Graces Ballerinas, beautiful in pink!

Karen has Penelope, this cutie for us!

Jenn has Leilani in the sun today!

Elenor with Rosie, a freebie from a couple weeks ago!

Join us for this week's fun challenge. Upload your creation using the linky and an image from Michelle Perkett Studio by next Monday the 15th at 5pm.

And the winner is...

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This week's winner is

Celine!

This is her gorgeous card....

Congrats Celine, Michelle will contact you for your prize!

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-08-06T05:13:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the weekend! We have some gorgeous cards featuring some beautiful ladies today for our spotlight. Why not visit Michelle's Etsy store, pick up a Goddess or Fairy or Mermaid and color her today? Add a new type of fold to the card and you've got an entry for this week's challenge!

Let's take a look at our busy Design Team...

I just love this Angel from Jenn today! So sorry that I missed posting your creation this morning!

A very natural Princess Oceana from Irene today!

A festive Chrissy the Christmas Spirit Fairy from Karen...

A lovely Marie Antoinette from Sharon...

Have a great weekend! Don't forget to work on your Try a Fold challenge card - you still have 2 days to get your card in to win!

Barbara Maynard - Guest Designer

2011-08-05T06:28:00.000-07:00

Sorry I am late with this post! I thought I had already scheduled it!

We are excited to have

Barbara Maynard

as this week's Guest Designer.

Here is a little about Barbara...

I live in Kent, UK and have been married to Ian for 13 years in September. We have two boys, Joe 11 and James 7, who tend to be the main focus of my photography and scrapbooking.

I've made cards since my teens (a fair few years). My first attempts at stamping were a disaster, but I've got the hang of things over the years - but have now fallen in love with digi stamps, which I colour with my lovely ProMarkers! I find colouring so theraputic, although I think Ian would prefer me to find a more productive form of relaxation - like the housework lol.

As well as cardmaking, I'm an avid scrapbooker (both traditional and digi) and a keen (and improving) photographer. I started work as a Driving Instructor in March, so am looking forward to my pupils passing their tests so I can make some congratulations cards lol.

She created this gorgeous card for using

Enchanted Slumber Fairy

Isn't this awesome!!

Thanks so much Babs for being our guest designer this week!

There is still time to join in the

"Try a Different Fold Challenge" this week.

Don't forget to use a MPS image, I freebie is provided.

and the winner is...

2011-08-02T10:26:00.001-07:00

Congrats to Janell!!!

You are the "Let's Go to the Beach" Challenge winner!!

Here's her super cute version of Olive!

Michelle will contact you for your prize!

Don't forget to enter our new challenge, Try a Different Fold!

Try a Different Fold or Item

2011-08-02T00:43:00.000-07:00

It's challenge day once again!

The entries last week were really gorgeous!

Thanks to all who participated!

Our challenge this week is

Try a Different Fold

We are really excited to see what you come up with.
To play along you must use a MPS image.
Thomas is this weeks freebie...

And here are the lovely creations from the Mermaids...

Elenor featuring Marie Antoinette

Karen featuring Spring

Jenn featuring Marie Antoinette

Irene featuring Lulu

Mari featuring Marie Antoinette

Aren't these just gorgeous!!

I hope you all join us. One lucky winner will receive an image of their choice from Michelle's Etsy store.

Remember to use an MPS image on your creation
to be eligible for the prize!

You have until Monday, August 8 at 5pm

Blog Hop Winners

2011-08-01T16:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday!!

We had such a great time getting the Holiday Blog Hop ready.

I loved looking at all the gorgeous creations!

Hope you all enjoyed it too!

Michelle allowed the Mermaids to give away some

early Christmas presents.

We each got to choose a random winner

from those who left us comments.

And the Winners are...

Ali (Aqualegia) is the winner of Candy Witch from Pauline's blog

Elizabeth Hart is the winner of Tia the Holiday Fairy from Sharon's blog

Starla B is the winner of the Haunted Tree from Jenn's blog

Ardilla is the winner of Christmas Blessings Angel from Andrea's blog

Marie Matter is the winner of Wish Upon a Star Angel from Irene's blog

CT Girl is the winner of Peppermint the Beary Merry Christmas bear from Karen's blog

Michelle H is the winner of Snow Goddess from Mari's blog

Anne is the winner of Lorlei the Autumn Fairy from Shelley's blog.

Holly Fairy won thpoll contest - and Lydia will receive her.

Thanks so much for joining in the hop with us!

THE END!

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You've come to the end of the Michelle Perkett Studio blog hop and we want to thank you all for joining in the fun today!

But the fun's not over yet! We have a poll for you to take on the right side of our blog before you go and we want to know what is your favorite MPS Holiday image? One lucky winner will recieve Michelle's favorite image in the poll, how fun! So dont forget to vote for your chance to win!

All of our winner's will be posted here on Monday so dont forget to check back and see if you've won!

Thank you to all of you who joined our hop today, wasnt it fun!?!

If you would like to go back to the beginning of the hop, just click here!

Getting Ready for the Holidays Blog Hop

2011-07-29T23:06:00.000-07:00

This is the final stop on the Getting Ready for the Holidays Blog Hop. If you started at Michelle's blog and went through to Mari's then you have completed the hop. In case you missed any stops, here is the complete hop order.
Michelle Perkett
Pauline
Irene
Karen
Barbara
Sharon
Rhonda
Abby
Shelley
Mama Bear
Andrea
Jenn
Lydia
Maria
Wendy
Anne
Michelle H
Aqualeiga
Rene
Mari

Today Michelle is offering 50% at her Etsy shop. So head over there and buy some of her awesome images.

Before you leave here, take a minute to tell us which of Michelle's beautiful images that you like best. The poll is on the right side bar.

Thanks for joining us for our Getting Ready for the Holiday's hop.

2011-07-28T15:26:00.000-07:00

We have such a great turn out for our getting ready for the holidays blog hop. Here is the list of particants and order for the hop.

We hope that everyone who has not signed up to be in the hop, will come on Saturday and hop with us. So many crafters has been working hard to have some wonderful inspriation for everyone.

Blog Hop list:

Michelle Perkett – http://www.michelleperkett.blogspot.com/

Pauline - http://www.paulineguttrey.blogspot.com/

Irene – http://www.itsallinthecards.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://www.karensdigi.blogspot.com/

Barbara – http://www.my-crafty-world.blogspot.com/

Sharon – http://www.sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/

Rhonda – http://www.bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/

Abby – http://www.abbyscreations.blogspot.com/

Shelley – http://www.shelleyscreations.blogspot.com/

Mama Bear – http://www.mamabearstonichscraftspot.blogspot.com/

Andrea – http://www.andreasscraps.com/

Jenn – http://www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/

Lydia – http://www.scrappenbylydia.blogspot.com/

Maria – http://www.joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Wendy – http://www.wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Anne – http://www.annescardchallenges.blogspot.com/

Michelle H – http://www.scrapweaver.blogspot.com/

Aqualeiga – http://www.aqualeigasescape.blogspot.com/

Rene – http://www.craftlane.blogspot.com/

Mari – http://www.trailsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Challenge blog – http://www.michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer - Mandy Cruxton

2011-07-28T00:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to our Special Design Guest Spots!

This week we are lucky to have

Mandy Cruxton

with us!

She is a fabulous card designer.

Here is a little bit about Mandy....

Hi My name is Mandy and I am 39 years old. I live in Birmingham in the UK with my husband of 10 years (been together 22!!)

I have been crafty in one way or another all my life, concentrating on handmade cards since 2002. I love colouring in with my Promarkers and have a bit of a fetish for pretty papers. I'm not a good stamper and much prefer digital images. They are much easier to store, a lot more versatile and far easier on the pocket.

I have been blogging since 2007 at www.madebymandy.com and have met some fantastic people through it. I am on 4 Design Teams at present and have been a guest member on several more.

Isn't this adorable!!!

Thanks Mandy for being our guest this week!!

Make sure you play along with our "Let' Go To The Beach" Challenge this week.

There is a cute freebie for you there!

Let's go to the BEACH!

2011-07-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

Glad you made it here to see this week's challenge

Let's go to the beach!

Use any Michelle Perkett Studio image for a beach themed project!

Or use the new image below!

Here's a cute little freebie for you today called "Lydia". Thanks Michelle!

Inspired by Rhonda's daughter Lydia!

Take a peek at our wonderful creations from the Mermaids this week!

Here's Cal our Surfer Dude from Karen!

Sharon did a wonderful vintage feel for Olive

Here's a cute blondie Molly from Wendy!

Pauline brings us Molly in warm summer tones!

Here is Jenn's red-haired version of Molly!

Elenor is also using Molly this week

Go get crafting! Don't forget to use a Michelle Perkett image. You can find all Michelle's gorgeous images at her Etsy store or join the group at PCP and you can find some freebies in the discussion area.
The lucky winner will receive their choice of an MPS image!!!

You have until Monday, August 1 at 5 pm to enter this week's challenge!

And the winner is...

2011-07-25T17:33:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Kim!

You are this week's winner.

Here is her adorable card.

Michelle will be in contact with you for your prize!!

Check back tomorrow for our new challenge!!

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-07-23T06:21:00.001-07:00

Happy Saturday and welcome to the weekend! Gotta love the summertime with the wonderful longer days, BBQ and ice cream! Well, not that we can't BBQ or have ice cream at other times, but it seems particularly yummy during the hot weather.

Don't forget to join us for the "Getting Ready for the Holidays" Blog Hop coming up at the end of the month!

Now let's see some art from our Design Team! All of these images and more are available at Michelle's Etsy shop anytime!

Here's Molly having total fun in the sun enjoyment with her ice cream! Love the coloring here Karen!

Jenn brings us a gorgeous fairy today with lush green vines and colored flowers. This is Willow, available in Michelle's Etsy store!

Summer is in the air with this cute Hawaiian Leilani from me, Andrea! The blues are so soothing, just like the waves along the beach...

Have a great weekend! Don't forget to work on your challenge card - you still have 2 days to get your card in to win!

Cindy Leek - Guest Designer

2011-07-21T00:52:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it is already the 21st of July?!
Where has this month went??

This week we have
Cindy Leek
a fabulous card designer with us to share her creativity as our Guest Desinger!

She has done a fabulous job!

But first let's get to know her....

"I work on my paper crafting full time. I worked over 20 years as a Geriatric Social Worker and Nursing Home Administrator. While I loved doing it, I finally realized that it was time for a second career. I teach paper crafting at several big box craft stores and I also teach and hold crops in both my home and my studio. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on the faces of my students when they have created something special."

You can find more of her fabulous work at www.paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com

Now look at these gorgeous cards using Peace Fairy

Aren't these awesome!!

Thanks so much Cindy for being our guest designer this week!
There is still time to play along with this week's
"Inspired by a Song" Challenge.
Make sure you use a MPS image.

Inspired by a Song Challenge

2011-07-19T00:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another fun challenge! We are excited to see what you all come up with for this week's challenge

Inspired By A Song!

It could be your favorite song or a new

song you've just heard on the radio.

We would love to see your creation using a Michelle Perkett Image!
And here is a cute little freebie for you...

Isn't it great!!

Look at what the Mermaids have created this week...

Irene using Woofie in the Snow

Karen using Sleepytime Fairy

Mari using Flying Birthday Girl

Shelley using Elisa Queen of the Sea Mermaid

Wendy using Wish Upon a Star Angel

Jenn using Emma, the Amore Fairy

Now it's your turn! Don't forget to use a Michelle Perkett image. You can find all Michelle's gorgeous images at her Etsy store or join the group at PCP and you can find some freebies in the discussion area.
The lucky winner will receive their choice of an MPS image!!!

You have until Monday, July 25 at 5 pm to enter

CHRISSY THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FAIRY NOW AVAILABLE!

2011-07-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Cleah for naming my new Christmas fairy! Her name is now "Chrissy the Christmas Spirit" Fairy, I love it:)

Thank you Cleah and thanks to all of you who suggested a name for her, there were so many lovely names and its always so hard to choose but I do love Chrissy, I think its really cute:)

Chrissy is now available at my Etsy shop so come on over if you still have some Christmas in July cards to make!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78071360/digital-stamp-chrissy-the-christmas

OUR CUTE AS A BUTTON CHALLENGE WINNER IS...

2011-07-18T21:49:00.000-07:00

Ardilla! Congratulations, Ardilla, your card with little Arthur the owl is so colorful and fun! You win a digital stamp of your choice from my Etsy shop!

http://www.michelleperkett.etsy.com/

Thanks to everyone who played along with us this week and dont forget to check in on Tuesday morning for another great challenge from MPS!!

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-07-16T07:15:00.000-07:00

Yea, it's the weekend! Happy Saturday blog readers! Welcome to the weekend and hopefully some relaxation, fun and great friendship (oh and coloring digital stamps of course!!) today!

Did you see the full moon last night?? It was so beautiful and quite lovely in the warm summer night.

Are you ready for some gorgeous cards from our Design Team? Take a look at the beauties below for inspiration. Don't forget we have our "Cute as a Button" Challenge this week that ends Monday afternoon AND our Getting Ready for the Holidays Blog Hop coming up at the end of the month!

Here's a wonderful window card from Sharon reminding us that we don't always need to use the whole Daydream Fantasy image when sometimes a partial is just as lovely!

The Autumn Goddess is beautiful with the soft brown tones today from Karen. Just the ring amount of bling!

Jenn was creating with Tiffany Mermaid this week in the pretty blues and pinks. Love the touch of glitter Jenn!

And we have a super girl's birthday card here using Rose from Irene with the delicate punched edge, bling, flowers and glitter!

Feel free to visit Michelle's Etsy shop for all of her digital stamps! Have a great weekend.

"NAME THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY" STAMP CONTEST

2011-07-14T20:25:00.001-07:00

My new little Christmas fairy digital stamp is finished but she needs a pretty name, can you please help?:)

Leave a comment with your name suggestion and I will choose a name this Sunday and the winner will recieve my new image!

Feel free to enter as many times as you like! Good luck!

And you still have time to join in our "Getting Ready for the Holidays" Blog Hop at the end of this month!

Kristina aka Mama Bear Stonich - Guest DT

2011-07-14T00:07:00.000-07:00

Hello Crafters!! It's that time again!!!!

This week we have another special guest designer with us.

Kristina aka Mama Bear Stonich

She has created a GORGEOUS card to share with us.

Kristina used Lily the Fairy of Enchantment for her card.

Isn't she beautiful!!

Here are a couple different pictures so you can see the detail!

Now here is a little bit about Mama Bear:

I started scrapbooking 3 1/2 years ago when I got married. Noticing that I had a lot of small scraps I decided to try making cards. Which I prefer now. I also love to bake and crochet. I used 3 Lily the Fairy of Enchantment images. which I then colored with sakura glaze pens, water colors and gel pens. I used glossy accents for the wings. I used a craft knife to cut out the wings and Lily. then I used pop dots to reassemble the image. I also used ribbon, and embossed the sentiment.

I'm looking foward to seeing everyone else's creations :)

Thanks so much Kristina for being with us this week!

There is plenty of time to join the Cute as a Button challenge this week, just make sure you use a MPS image!

BLOG HOP/CHALLENGE FREEBIE

2011-07-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

I made a little freebie for you all to use for our blog hop or to join in our "Cute as a Button" Challenge this week.

This little owl's name is Arthur and he is all dressed up for..

Whatever you want, Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving to Grandma's or even for his first day of school! Its up to you!

To sign up for our "Getting Ready for the Holidays" Blog Hop click the link below!

http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/2011/07/come-join-our-getting-ready-for.html

Cute as a Button Challenge

2011-07-12T05:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this week's challenge:

Cute as a Button!

Use buttons anywhere on your creation PLUS a Michelle Perkett Studio image and you'll qualify for this week's challenge!

Let's see what our Mermaids have brought us this week!

Here's a great seasonal card from Sharon using Molly, one of Michelle's newest images.

Such a great button border from Pauline! The Best Friends image is a great centerpiece for the card.

Don't you just want to go awwwwww when you see Karen's Scooter card?

Isn't this just an adorable summer card from Jenn using Beachy Olive?

I just love Elenor's Birthday Angel card in pinks - such a happy card with great button accents!

Now let's see your creation. Our only rule is you have to use a Michelle Perkett Studios image. There are so many you can choose from at the Etsy shop or you can take a look through the discussion at PCP for some awesome freebies!

This challenge will be open until Monday, July 18 at 5:00.

Have fun and come back this week for more inspiration!

And the winner is....

2011-07-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

Rhonda Miller!!

is the winner of our Anything But a Card Challenge

Rhonda made this gorgeous bookmark.

Congrats Rhonda.

Michelle will be in contact with you for your prize!

Rhonda's girls even got involved in this week's challenge.

They all did a fabulous job!

COME JOIN OUR "GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS" BLOG HOP!

2011-07-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

We invite all of you to join us and get ready for the Holidays here at Michelle Perkett Studio!

We know alot of you love Christmas in July and love to get your holiday cards made early and we would love you to join us for our "Getting Ready For the Holidays" Blog Hop, Saturday, July 30th!

And along with Christmas we would love to also see your Back to School creations as well as Halloween and Thanksgiving, its your choice, whatever your favorite holiday is we would love for you to share your creations with us for our Blog Hop!

To join us just add a comment to this post with your name and your blog link! Cant wait for another fun MPS hop! And to grab your Blog Hop Freebie click here:

http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-hopchallenge-freebie.html

Spotlight Saturday

2011-07-09T06:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this week's Spotlight Saturday! Yea, it's the weekend! What is everyone doing today? Any crafting or fun projects in the works for you today or is it a "clean the house" kind of day? It's a bit rainy here in South Florida, so I think that I'll be doing some laundry and coloring - what a great day!
Enjoy looking at the gorgeous cards from our Design Team this week using some of Michelle's beautiful images of women. Check out the Etsy Store for even more digital stamps and especially Michelle's newest images.
Have a great weekend!

I just love the vintage feel to Karen's Art Deco Lady card with the gorgeous butterflies and swirls!

Jenn brings us a Princess for a Day, don't we all want to be her?

Harmony Goddess from Sharon, isn't she so colorful?

Carole of Brum - Guest Designer

2011-07-07T00:29:00.000-07:00

It's time for another Guest Designer.

This week we have Carole of Brum
with us to share her beautiful gift box.
You can find her blog here.

Carole used the beautiful Peace image from the Angel Collection.

Isn't this just gorgeous!!

Now let's learn a little about Carole...

My name is Carole, and I’ve been making cards for about 5 years. I’m one of those crafters that took it up when ill-health forced a change of pace, but now I do it for it’s own sake. I absolutely love being part of the crafting community, both on forums large and small and also by blogging. I’ve met so many great people this way, many of whom have become good friends, and it’s also helped improve my skills as there is always something new to try and lots of friendly fellow-crafters willing to give pointers and advice. I’m also passionate about the therapeutic power of crafting, you hear so many stories from people who’ve taken it up during illness or how it helps them through the tough days…it’s a wonderful activity and I’m sure it keeps us sane sometimes. I started blogging in December of last year and I haven’t looked back because I’m liking my crafting more than ever now. The main techniques I enjoy are stamping, both rubber and digi, because this allows me to use colouring which it the thing I love most right now. I also like ageing and distressing, decoupage and embellishing. I’ve just got myself a box-maker, and this project as Guest Designer for Michelle Perkett Studios is the very first box I’ve made. I first found an MPS image (Lilly the Fairy of Enchantment) on someone else’s blog and immediately Googled it so I could get the image myself. I hope you like my project as Guest Designer. Happy crafting! Carole

Thanks so much Carole for being

our guest designer this week.

There is still time to join the Anything But a Card Challenge

this week. Just make sure you use a MPS image.

Anything But a Card Challenge

2011-07-05T00:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Challenge Day!

Our challenge this week is

Anything But A Card!!

It was a tough one, but the Mermaids have some awesome creations to share with you this week.

Irene made this beautiful bookmark using Joy.

Elenor created this fantastic calendar using Joy.

Karen made this gorgeous box using Emma, the Amore Fairy.

Mari created this lovely pillow box using Three Graces Ballerinas.

Shelley created this pretty petal cone using Joy.

Jenn altered this beautiful notebook using Joy.

Challenge will be open until Monday, July 11 at 5:00.

Happy creating!!

AND THE WINNER IS...

2011-07-04T16:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope you are all out watching some amazing fireworks and spending time with your family this evening!

The winner of our "All in the Ocean" Challenge this week is Erika! Congratulations, Erika, isnt this an amazing card with Harmony Mermaid?! You win an image of your choice from my Etsy shop!

Thank you to all of you who played along with us this week, your creations were just wonderful and so gorgeous as always! See you all tomorrow for another fun Tuesday challenge at MPS and dont forget my 40% off sale till Wednesday!

2011-07-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

40% OFF Super Sale at Michelle Perkett Studio going on now thru Wednesday July 6th at Midnight PST as a thank you for all my wonderful members!

All digital stamps are now 40% OFF! No Codes needed and your discount will be refunded to your account after your purchase is complete!

Happy Shopping:)

Michelle

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-07-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday! For many in the US and Canada, it's a long weekend! Yesterday was Canada Day and Monday is Independence Day. Wave your flag and spend time with family during this wonderful kick-off to summer!

We've got some great cards to share with you from our Design Team this week. To assist with our challenge inspiration, take a look at the beautiful Mermaids shown below. This week's challenge of All in the Ocean is in full swing, so grab a Michelle Perkett Studio image from Michelle's Etsy Shop that meets that theme and you'll be on your way to entering!

Gorgeous Eva the Glam Mermaid from Pauline! Doesn't she have a great sparkle and shading?

One of our newest Mermaid additions, Tiffany, in lovely shaded reds over gold - such a regal card from Sharon!

Here's another version of Tiffany in glitter, turquoise and sea green from Irene:

Rene van Wyk - Guest Designer

2011-06-30T00:38:00.000-07:00

It's Thursday!!

Time for our new Guest Designer!

This week we have the very talented

Rene van Wyk

with us!

Rene has some fabulous cards to share with us!

First let's get to know her a little...

I live happily single in Cape Town, South Africa, work full time. My family & friends forms an important part of my life.
I have dabbled in crafts since I was 4 years old when I cut up my mum’s embroidered tray cloths for designer clothes for my dolls – haven’t stopped making doll’s clothes either. I’ve made cards most of my life, but the way I make them has changed through the years. Rubberstamping revolutionised my ideas, digital stamping is now a firm favourite and I find myself returning to making simple cards with minimum tools.

Michelle’s images were one of the first digital stamps I came across, so I feel quite honoured to be a guest designer using one of her fabulous mermaid images.

My style is eclectic and can suit the occasion. My own preference is simple, minimum elements, but interesting focal point. One can achieve that in different ways, with colour, embellishment, or a very striking image/photo. But then, if the occasion asks for more, I give it more. I don’t like to copy, I try to do my own thing. Other people inspire and influence me, but I hope that I have developed my own style.

Other crafts I do: Needlework & sewing: doll’s clothes, beading, crochet, knitting, quilting, digital scrapping, etc. My latest ‘other’ project was air drying clay and making my own stamps by doing lino-cutting.

I love combining my craft supplies, using beads on my cards, in my sewing or wool as embellishment somewhere.

Something about the cards I made:

The first one was made by cutting a mask and colouring the background with soft pastels, creating an under the sea effect. After removing the mask, I coloured Elisa Queen of the Sea in purples and a touch of orange. I went for a variety of yellows and browns for her hair. The white base card was lightly rubbed with the same aqua pastels. I matted the image and lastly added some glitters to compliment the image.

The second one was inspired by the background paper I used. The pattern reminded me of sea grass, but the fun part is that it is in shades of pink and light purple! I decided on colouring Elisa in very soft shades as if she’s really seen through water, The flowers I coloured in vibrant pinks. I added the sentiment. The edges were rubbed with pink, pearls were added and liquid pearl add shine to her hair. The image was mounted off-centre to the easel card to show more of the background.

It is always fun to work with Michelle’s images, and this time was not different.

Thanks so much Rene!! These are both beautiful.

Don't forget to join our Under the Sea
Challenge this week.

Our ONLY requirement is that you use
a Michelle Perkett Studios image!

Weekly Challenge: All in the Ocean

2011-06-28T06:21:00.000-07:00

We've had so much fun seeing all of the gorgeous winged things and new angels over the past couple of weeks.

Let's change it up a bit and go to the water! This week's challenge is "All in the Ocean"! Michelle has so many fantastic mermaids and water themed images to pick from, get your favorite to show off for this week's challenge. Remember that when entering this challenge, use an image from Michelle Perkett's Etsy Shop.

Let's take a look at some of the oceanic creations from our Design Team this week:

Shar on colored Serena with a healthy tan and earth tones that are so perfect with her choice of background papers.

Oh! Check out Ms. Tiffany Mermaid from Elenor!! The greens and butterflies are so fun with this new image from Michelle!

Here's Elisa the Queen of the Sea from Jenn is gorgeous blues with her red hair.

Here's a beauty from Karen. She shows such regal colors with Elisa and such a beautiful watery background!

Just link your new creation using an MPS image below to be eligible for the free image of your choice from Michelle's store. Those are the only rules we have. Deadline is Monday, July 4th by 5pm.

AND THE WINNER IS...

2011-06-27T16:34:00.000-07:00

Anne! Congratulations, Anne, your Enchanted Slumber card is just stunning! You've won a digi of your choice from my Etsy shop, thank you for your lovely entry!

To see more of Anne's creation click here:)

And thank you to all of you who entered our Wild About Wings Challenge this week! Dont forget to check out our new challenge tomorrow, right here at MPS!

Spotlight Saturday

2011-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Blog Readers!

Andrea here with today's Saturday post highlighting some beautiful images from Michelle's Etsy Shop and creations from our Design Team!

Isn't it great that our days are getting longer with the 1st day of summer earlier this week? What's your favorite summertime activity? Getting out more, eating watermelon, swimming in the pool,...whatever it is, get out there and DO IT! Take advantage of the better weather and wonderful daylight hours.

Here's a fun summer-y card from Karen:

A bright and cheery one from me, Andrea:

and a simple beauty from Sharon this week using Michelle's gorgeous new angel, Faith:

Thanks for joining us today! We hope that you add your "wild about wings" creation using one of Michelle's images to our challenge this week!

Cleah Ordona - Guest Designer

2011-06-23T00:33:00.000-07:00

It's Guest Designer time once again.

This week we are privileged to have Cleah Ordona with us.
She has two awesome creations to share with you, but first let's read a little bit about Cleah....

It's such a thrill for me to be a guest designer here! I am an accountant by profession but right now, I'm a full housewife to a very loving husband and mom to two sweet but sometimes demanding teenagers-son & daughter.

My first attempt at cardmaking was about 2 years ago when my daughter asked me to make cupcake-shaped cards for her classmates. I made my own design and they all love their cards. It was only last year when I discovered digital stamps and was amazed with the lovely designs from so many wonderful blogs one of which is Michelle Perkett Studios. By playing along with the challenges, it's true indeed that "Practice makes perfect."

Now take a look at these absolutely perfect cards...

Cleah used Bride's Maid Fairy and Thomas

for her creations.

There is still time to join our Wing challenge this week.

Just make sure you use a MPS image.

Wild about Wings!

2011-06-21T00:30:00.000-07:00

We have had an awesome week of celebrating Michelle's Angel collection release. So we decided to carry it over another week.

This week's challenge is WINGS!

Michelle has plenty of winged creations to choose from at her

Etsy shop - Angels, Fairies, she even has Cat & Dog angels.

Now lets see what the DT has created this week....

Irene' card using the Peace Angel

Jenn's card using Lily the Fairy of Enchantment

Mari using Faith Angel

Karen using Inspiration Angel

Shelley using Inspriation Angel

Just link your new creation using an MPS image below to be eligible for the free image of your choice from Michelle's store. Those are the only rules we have. Deadline is Monday, June 27th by 5pm.

AND THE WINNER IS...

2011-06-20T17:13:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Cindi, our Flowers Galore Challenge winner this week!

Such a beautiful card with my little "Fire" image, Cindi! Thank you for playing along with us, you win a digi of your choice from my Etsy shop!

Please email me with your stamp choice and thanks again for playing along and a big thank you to all of you who joined us this week!

Dont forget to join us tomorrow for our Tuesday Challenge right here at Michelle Perkett Studio!

Spotlight Saturday

2011-06-18T01:31:00.000-07:00

Saturday June 18th 2011

Hi Everyone

I'm Sharon from the Design Team and I'm posting this Saturday

so I hope you enjoy what we have to "Spotlight"!

As you know Michelle released her new "Angel Set" last Sunday and we have been having a great

'new release' party all this week at our Papercraft Planet Group!

"Love", "Inspiration", "Faith" & "Hope"

have been making quite a few appearances on our creations!

Firstly I'd like to show you the winning card from our release party "challenge" at PCP:
This card was made by Rene on of our PCP Group Members - isn't it great?
Rene had one hour to make a card using one of Michelle's sentiment designs
and this was what she came up with!!

And look what the Design Team have made this week:

Jenn has been very busy this week and has made the following 2 cards

using the "Love Angel" & the "Peace Angel":

Pauline has made this gorgeous card using "Rose":

Shelley has made this gorgeous tag (it has a real "vintage" feel to it):

I've made a decorated Xmas candle using the "Inspiration Angel":

Don't forget to check back here on Tuesday for our new challenge!
Remember though that you must use a Michelle Perkett Studio image to be able to enter our challenges.

Stephanie George- Guest Designer

2011-06-16T00:15:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome back to another super talented guest designer. This week we are lucky to have Stephanie George with us. She has created not one, not two, but three fabulous cards for us using Hannah the Flower Goddess!

Now let's read a little bit about Stephanie...

I have been crafting since I was 5 (or that is my last memory) when I made the duck out of popcorn kernels and construction paper...I think that just told my age. I am married and live in a small town in Indiana. I have a white Siberian Husky who is my child now (and she is spoiled) since my boys are grown and on their own. I have been making cards for my friends and family since I was 20 that were mostly quilling. Quilling is my passion. My grandmother taught me to keep my hands busy and out of her dishes while she was cooking. I am so glad to see it coming back into the crafting scene. I also enjoy Crocheting, knitting, plastic canvas and macrame.

Thanks so much Stephanie!!

Now look at these fabulous creations

Aren't these just gorgeous!!

Thanks Stephanie for being our Guest Designer this week.

Make sure you all join our Flowers Galore challenge this week. We love to see your creations!!

Flowers Galore!

2011-06-14T03:35:00.000-07:00

Hello there - this is Jenn posting today with our newest challenge but before I get to the theme, I wanted to remind everyone of our rules:

1.) Most important - please remember that you must use an image from Michelle Perkett Studio in order to participate in our challenges. Michelle has lots of freebies on her Paper Craft Planet group and lots more available for purchase at her Etsy shop.

2.) Create a new project with our theme (no back-linking to older projects/posts, please).

3.) Link up below.

4.) Have fun!

That's it! Easy-peasy, right? ;) OK so our theme this week is....

Flowers Galore!

With Michelle's gorgeous images, this is a super easy challenge - so many of her beautiful characters have flowers in their clothing, on their mermaid tails, etc. You can get really creative with this one! And here is some eye candy from our awesome Design Team to help get you inspired:

Sharon using "Best Friends"

Wendy using Peace Angel from the new Angel Collection

Andrea using the Inspiration Angel from the new Angels Collection

Karen using one of my personal faves, the Flower Goddess image

Irene Peace Angel with a Christmas twist

Jenn (yup, that's me) using Flower Goddess

Elenor using Peace Angel

We really hope you'll play along with us for a chance to win an image of your choice from Michelle Perkett Studio! Have a great day!

Fathers Day Challenge Winner

2011-06-13T17:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Father's Day Challenge. I know it was a tough one, but everyone did such an awesome job!!

Our winner this week is Stephanie George

and here is her fabulous card

Isn't this so sweet!!

Congratulations Stephanie!

Michelle will be in contact with you for your prize!

"ANGEL COLLECTION" DIGITAL STAMP RELEASE PARTY!

2011-06-10T23:00:00.000-07:00

We have a special Spotlight Saturday for you this week!

My new digital stamp set "Angel Collection" will be released this Sunday and will be available at my Etsy shop Sunday afternoon! I really had a wonderful time creating this set and am so proud of all my little angels, Love, Inspiration, Faith and Peace. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

The new stamps will be release this Sunday at noon pacific/3:00 eastern at the Michelle Perkett Studio PaperCraft Planet group and we are having a big Release Party with fun games and freebies to kick off the week long celebration of daily challenges and on Saturday the 18th we will have another fun party and we would love for you to join us for the festivities in honor of the new digital stamp collection!

Everyone who participates will recieve a fun angel freebie on Sunday at the party and will also be eligible to win one or all of my new angels! We hope to see you there!

We will be having fun "angelic" themed challenges everyday this coming week and will finish up the week with another fun Party on Saturday at the same time, noon pacific/3pm eastern! More freebies for that party too so dont miss out! Hope to see you there!:)

Dont forget to check back next Saturday for more lovely and enchanted card designs from our wonderful DT ladies!

Mary Johnson - Guest Designer

2011-06-09T00:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

It has been so easy finding such talented

ladies to be our Guest Designers each week!

This week we are lucky to have

Mary Johnson

with us, to share her gorgeous work.

And here is a little about Mary....

I was born in Hong Kong and came to England when I was 2 years old. I now live in a small village in East Sussex with my husband Steve although I work in Central London. We have been together for nearly 15 years and we have two Yellow Labradors called Poppy and Lulu. Most of all we love going for long walks along the coast. I never considered myself to be creative but found cardmaking through a friend several years ago - I’ve now got the crafting bug BIG time! I started my own blog in July 2009 as a way to challenge myself - I like to experiment, using different mediums and techniques. But what I love most of all about blogging are the great new friends I’ve made!

And here is Mary's beautiful card...

Mary's used Cal the California Surfing Cow

for her Father's Day Card. Isn't it great. I love it!

Thanks Mary for being with us this week.

I hope you all join our Father's Day Challenge this week.

Father's Day Challenge

2011-06-07T00:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our new challenge.
All the entries last week were awesome!!

We had so many fabulous entries for May. I hope you all continue.

This week our challenge is
Father's Day with Brown/Neutral Colors

I know this one will be a tough one with all the girly images Michelle has, but it is possible. Just look and see how versatile her images can be.

Here is what the Mermaids have come up with...

Pauline

Mari

Irene

Karen

Shelley

Jenn

I'm excited to see what you come up with!
The randomly chosen winner will receive their choice of one of Michelle's images and will be announced Monday, June 13. Just make sure you use an MPS image to join our challenge!

CHALLENGE AND MONTHLY WINNERS

2011-06-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

We have two winners to announce this evening! First our Challenge Winner for this week is...

Cleah!

Congratulations! Thank you so much for joining us this week, Cleah, you win a free digital stamp of your choice from my Etsy shop! Thank you to all of you who participated in our challenge as well! We really appreciate that!:) Please visit Cleah's blog HERE to see more of her amazing creation with my 3 Graces digital stamp image!

Next, we have a winner for our Month of May Challenge, who joined in all of our challenges in May...

Congratulations to Lydia!!

And thanks so much to all of you who joined in the fun!! Wonderful to see so many beautiful entries!!

We hope you will join us tomorrow for a very special challenge!!

Spotlight Saturday

2011-06-04T00:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Weekend!

I am hoping to get some crafting done this weekend after a very busy week at work.

I guess I've been busy crafting too, but I've been making bridal invitations for my niece's shower. It is difficult to make the same card over and over! lol But they are almost finished.

The Mermaids have created some gorgeous creations for your inspiration this week.

So let's take a look....

Wendy

Irene

Karen

Jenn

Pauline

Aren't these gorgeous??

There is still time to join our Bingo challenge this week!

We love seeing your creations!

Happy Crafting!

Anne Baity - Guest Designer

2011-06-02T00:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our weekly Guest Designer post.

This week we have the

very talented Anne Baity.

And here is a little...

My real name is Kerry Baity, but I go by Anne online... My blog is AnnesCardChallenges....

I am 31 years young and a Virgo... I have been scrapbooking/ cardmaking for 4 years; but have been interested in Art since I was really young...

I enjoy reading.. I am currently reading P.C. Cast: House of Night: Awakened...

I am the pround mother of two tuxedo Cats (they look like they are wearing Tuxedos)...

And here is Anne's gorgeous easel card...

and the front view

Thanks Anne!

Don't forget to join our Bingo Challenge this week!

There is still plenty of time.

BINGO CHALLENGE

2011-05-31T14:30:00.000-07:00

Tuesday is here already!!

Did I hear someone holler BINGO!

This week we have a BINGO CHALLENGE for you!

The idea is you choose a line of ingredients for your card or if you're feeling brave use all 9 for a full house!!

These are all things we love to play with, so I'm sure you will have no trouble finding some laying around!

Now let's see what the Mermaids have created for us...

Andrea

Claire

Elenor

Sharon

Karen

Jenn

Don't forget to use a MPS image for your creation to be eligible for the prize! You can find some freebie at the group on PCP or check out the Etsy shop for all the fabulous images!

Our challenge time line is from today, May 31 and ends Monday, June 6th, at 5:00 PM MST.

A winner will be chosen randomly at that time and an announcement made!

And the winner is...

2011-05-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who entered our

Make Your Own Pattern Paper Challenge.

All the entries were fabulous. You all were so creative with making your pattern paper!

This week our winner is Ali!!

Congratulations Ali!!

Michelle will be in contact with you for you prize.

Happy Memorial Day to all those in the USA.

No matter what country you are from let's give THANKS to all of our Service Men & Women!!!

We owe them so much!

Spotlight Saturday!

2011-05-28T07:41:00.000-07:00

What a week.... it's been a rollercoaster for me... so many things, appointments and not such a fun stuff to do. Believe me I'm so glad this week is over.

Most of all... I'm very happy that is had some time to color and make some cards... that really gave me a huge relieve.

Here is some inspiration for you all made by some of the girls of our fabulous team!

By Irene

By Jenn

By Claire

By Marion

With love

xxx

Lydia Boode - Guest Designer

2011-05-26T00:15:00.000-07:00

Once again it is time for our guest designer to

share their wonderful talent with us.

This week we have Lydia Boode with us!

And here is a little bit about Lydia...

Hi I’m Lydia, I live in a little village in the Netherlands called Heeten together with my husband, our daughter Elise and 2 Dobermanns. I love scrapping since the first time a saw it, since a few years I also make Cards. I like to experiment with a lot of different techniques and to combine them.

My other passion is the Dogsport with both my dogs. It’s so great to be a team with my dogs, and to see how they have so much pleasure to work for me and to learn. Still I’m hoping that my big dog gets puppies of the end of this year.

It is great to be able to get to know the ladies in the group.

Here is Lydia's gorgeous card featuring Grace

Isn't she a beauty!!

Thanks so much Lydia for sharing your creation with us this week!

I hope you all join in our "Make Your Own Pattern Paper" Challenge this week. There is still time to enter....

Have a great day!

Make Your Own Pattern Paper

2011-05-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday!!

Thanks to everyone who played along with us in last week's challenge. The entries were all gorgeous!

This week we want you to

Make You Own Pattern Paper

Now let's see what you create!

You must use a MPS image!

And to make the Month May even more Special

we have a NEW Challenge Contest for May!! We will be giving away four of Michelle's digis to one lucky winner at the end of May who has entered all of our challenges this month with their MPS images each week along with our weekly digi prize giveaway!

Our challenge time line is from today, May 24th and ends Monday, May 30th, at 5:00 PM MST.

A winner will be chosen randomly at that time and an announcement made!

This weeks winner!

2011-05-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

It's time to announce the winner of this weeks challenge.

And girls did we get a load of entries this week! Fantstic cards and projects....

There were a lot of you ladies who did use and image from Michelle. And I want to thank you for this!!! We appreciate it so much that you took the effort to choose a lovely image from Michelle!

I loved to see all the special cards and projects that were out there... and I'm glad that I don't have to make the choice of who is the winner.... Lucky me we have Random.org do that for us.

Because I tell you... I really really couldn't have choose!!!

But this weeks winner is.....

Deb Vandersteeg

Congratulations Deb. Please contact Michelle to claim your prize!

Have a great day and don't forget to come back tomorrow for another challenge WITH an image of Michelle!

Hugs

xxx