I BRAKE FOR CHALLENGES

I Brake For Love-IBFCC18

2012-01-31T20:20:00.000-08:00

Artwork by Jane Bosi

Artwork by Holly Brown

Artwork by Cheryl Rowley

Happy February, Brakers!! WOW! Can you believe it? With the dawning of a new month, we have a brand new IBFC winner! The winner of our Fancy Fold Challenge is: Tricia O. Visit her blog to see her fabby gate fold card! Congratulations, Tricia! Please email Della at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com with your choice of one of Rick St. Dennis' new Winter Bears. You can see the Winter Bears, here.

We're making a few changes here at the I Brake For Challenges Blog. From now on, we will announce one challenge per month. The challenge (and previous month's winner) will be announced on the first Wednesday of the month.....kind of like today....Happy February, again! Our February Challenge is LOVE!!

Our designers have provided a few art pieces for your inspiration, but we are just waiting to see what you will do!

One thing that hasn't changed are the rules:

1. Have Fun!
2. Please link your project back to this post.
3. Invite all of your friends to play along.
4. Have Fun!!
5. Two entries per person, please.
We don't require the use of I Brake For Stamps images, but we do encourage it! :) We announce a winner and new challenge at the start of every month, but you're going to want to check back to see the wonderful artwork shared here!

Ready? Set? Go!

I Brake For Fancy Folds--IBFCC17

2012-01-18T04:00:00.000-08:00

Artwork by Jane Bosi

Artwork by Holly Brown

Artwork by Chris Dickinson

Artwork by Robyn Correa

Artwork by Cheryl Rowley

Welcome back to the challenge blog of I Brake For Stamps!!! Our last challenge theme was Clean and Simple! We had tons of awesome cards submitted--thank you! Our winner is Paul! You have two weeks to contact Sweet Ms. Della at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Our new challenge changes things up a bit--make your submission a Fancy Fold! Anything goes as long as it is not a standard A2 card :) Our designers have given you some great inspiration!

We have a great prize for this challenge (your choice of a stamp from an upcoming release by Rick St. Dennis!!--Stay tuned to the IBFS blog to see the release on FRIDAY!!) Also, we will be changing our format next month--just a little--so, make sure to check back. For now, just a few rules:

1. Have Fun!
2. Please link your project back to this post.
3. Invite all of your friends to play along.
4. Have Fun!!
5. Two entries per person, please.
We don't require the use of I Brake For Stamps images, but we do encourage it! :) We announce a winner and new challenge every two weeks--check back to see wonderful artwork and play often!

Ready? Set? Go!

I Brake For Simple!!

2012-01-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

Artwork by Jane Bosi
Artwork by Chris Dickinson

Artwork by Robyn Correa

Artwork by Holly Brown

We're baaaaaack!!! Happy New Year to all of our challenge partners!! It's been a while since we launched our I Brake For Vintage challenge! The winner, without further adieu, is Tracy MacDonald!! Congrats, Tracy! You have two weeks to contact Sweet Ms. Della at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Our first challenge of the 2012 is a Clean and Simple challenge! Now, I'll be the first to admit, that the Clean and Simple isn't really all that simple for me.......that said, our designers have done a great job of providing some inspiration for you this week!

Our rules are simple, that's for sure!

1. Have Fun!
2. Please link your project back to this post.
3. Invite all of your friends to play along.
4. Have Fun!!
5. Two entries per person, please.
We don't require the use of I Brake For Stamps images, but we do encourage it! :) We announce a winner and new challenge every two weeks--check back to see wonderful artwork and play often!

Ready? Set? Go!

I Brake For Holidays!

2011-12-14T04:00:00.000-08:00

The I Brake For Stamps team would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas Holiday Season! We will not be announcing a new challenge this week--instead, we will leave the Vintage challenge open until the new year! We are loving seeing all of the gorgeous Vintage work you've been doing, so keep them coming! Our next challenge will be announced on January 4th! Please join us then to see who will win the Vintage challenge prize and to find out what new challenge we have for you! Until then, have a safe, relaxing time with family, friends, coworkers....stampin' buddies....you get the picture! Peace :)

I Brake For Vintage--IBFCC15

2011-11-30T04:00:00.000-08:00

Jane Bosi
Holly Brown

Cheryl Rowley

Chris Dickinson

Hi Dee Ho, Folks!! Thanks for joining us for another fabulous I Brake For Challenges challenge! Last time, our Four Seasons challenge was a big hit!! It was so much fun to see everyone's creations! Thank you so much for playing along! Our PRIZE WINNER is Bonnie O'Clair--adorable card, Bonnie! Please contact Della at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize :)

This week, our challenge is Vintage! Our designers have provided some wonderful inspiration to get things started! Now, let's see what you've got! Our rules are oh, so simple:

1. Have Fun!
2. Please link your project back to this post.
3. Invite all of your friends to play along.
4. Have Fun!!
We don't require the use of I Brake For Stamps images, but we do encourage it! :) We announce a winner and new challenge every two weeks--check back to see wonderful artwork and play often!

Ready? Set? Go!

I Brake For Four Seasons--WEE Stamps and IBFCC#14

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

Artwork by Jane Bosi

Artwork by Robyn Correa

Artwork by Holly Brown

Nancy in Iowa.....come on down!!! Congratulations to Nancy on her win of our last challenge: I Brake For White Out! Please contact Della at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com , in the next two weeks, to claim your prize!

This week, we are happy to announce both our new challenge AND a new stamps at I Brake For Stamps!
Added to the fantastic array of stamps available at I Brake For Stamps are these wonderful new images from Sylvia Zet. You can see the whole series here after you've enjoyed the inspiration pieces from our designers!

Our CHALLENGE THEME this time around is: Four Seasons. Inspired by the images from the Sylvia Zet Wee Stamps release, our designer had a hard time just picking one! That's good news for you--have fun making a project showcasing your favorite season!

The rule-ios:

1. Have Fun!

2. Please link your project back to this post.

3. Invite all of your friends to play along.

4. Have Fun!!

We don't require the use of I Brake For Stamps images, but we do encourage it! :) We announce a winner and new challenge every two weeks--check back to see wonderful artwork and play often!

I Brake For White Out! IBFCC#13

2011-11-02T04:00:00.000-07:00

HELLLLLOOOOOO, Stampers!!! In honor of our East Coast friends, we sponsoring a brand new challenge and our theme is: White Out!

But, first, join me in congratulating our winner from last week: Jennifer Scull! Please contact Della, within the next two weeks, at ibrakeforstamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize :)

So.......what IS a White Out challenge? Just what it sounds like........no white (or cream colored) cardstock. You'll have to think outside of the box and/or pull out some great techniques that shun the white colored cardstock. I know you can do it!! Our designers have shared some great samples for your inspiration and, now, it's your turn!

We have, but a few simple rules:

1. Have Fun

2. Link your project back to our post here.

3. Tell all your friends ;)

4. Have FUN!!

While we do not require the use of I Brake For Stamp images, it makes us REALLY happy when you do! Shop for rubber stamps or digi images by visiting http://www.ibrakeforstamps.com/

I Brake For Halloween! IBFCC#12

2011-10-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

Jane Bosi
Cheryl Rowley

Sweet Ms. Della

Holly Brown

Jane Bosi

Hi De Ho, Stampers!!! Let's give a great big Braker shout out to Jennifer Scull for her winning entry for IBFCC#11. Jennifer entered the cutest little number in our Girl Power challenge!! Way to Craft Like A Girl, Jennifer!

YES!!! I love Halloween---who amongst you has enough Halloween stamps to craft for a month or two with no repeats?? I'm not sure why, but I am extremely attracted to Halloween images--not even the spooky stuff! I love all the kiddie, candy, costume-y images. How about you? It's time to strut your stuff for Halloween! That's our theme for this challenge--let's see what you got:

Remember, our rules are simple---you MUST have fun, you MUST link back to our challenge blog in your project post, and you MUST have fun.....oh, did I say that already? We don't require the use of IBFS images, buy why wouldn't you want to? Be sure to check out the IBFS store for all the Halloween goodies you can handle!

Wee Girls & Power!--IBFCC11

2011-10-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Silver Fairy by Guest Designer, Suzanne Dean

Sweet Blossom by IBFS Designer, Holly Brown
Silver Fairy by IBFS Designer, Holly Brown
Sweet Blossom by Guest Designer, Chris Dickinson

Winter Fairy by IBFS Designer, Robyn Correa

Wee Suzi by IBFS Designer, Jane Bosi

A GRAND OLD THANK YOU!! to all of the wonderful peeps who played along with us and our Fallin' For You challenge! Louise is our big winner, with a lovely card! I love those geese from IBFS too!! Nice work, Louise!

Because we love you all so much, we have a special suprize--release--that we are celebrating today along with our new challenge! In honor of women everywhere, and Breast Cancer Awareness month, our theme for this challenge is: Girl Power!

All of our designers have used images from a brand new release at I Brake For Stamps! IBFS is proud to now offer Wee Stamps by Sylvia Zet! Sylvia Zet is an amazing artist--a professional children’s illustrator who loves fairy tales and everything that is cute and fluffy. These images are whimsical and oh, so adorable! You can check them out here!

You have two weeks to play along so, there is plenty of time to order your very own Wee Stamp to play along! You don't HAVE to use a Wee Stamp, but you know you're going to want to ;)

Here are the ruley rules:
1. Have Fun!
2. Be sure to link back to the I Brake For Challenges blog in your blog post featuring your Girl Power project.
3. Have Fun!

We don't require the use of an I Brake For Stamps image, but we sure do like it when you do! Please use the tag, IBFCC11 when uploading your project to online galleries, such as Splitcoaststampers or others.

Ready? Set? Girl Power!! Go!!

Fallin For You......IBFCC#10

2011-09-21T11:02:00.000-07:00

Cheryl Rowley

Holly Brown
Jane Bosi
Robyn Correa

Sweet, Ms. Della

....all over ourselves to bring you another great challenge!!! Last week's challenge was well attended--thank you to everyone who submitted their gorgeous work for our Background challenge!! I did visit all of your blogs hoping to leave some love, but alas, I'm still having significant posting problems on some blogs :( Our winner, for the Background Challenge IBFCC#9, is Lynn Ray!! Check her great project out!

WE ARE FALLIN' FOR THIS CHALLENGE!!! That's right! Our new challenge theme is fall! My stampin' Sisters all went the pumpkin route with their inspiration pieces---aren't they great??? Pumpkins make me think of pie!! Here in Wisconsin, fall temperatures mean footie pajama's to me!! I just had to break out that sweet wee one image from the Bedtime Buddies stamp sheet at IBFS!

It's time for you to play along!! WE DO HAVE A PRIZE!!! So, please follow all of our rules: (hee hee)
1. Have Fun!

2. You are not required to use IBFS images, but we sure like it when you do!

3. Please link your post back to the I Brake For Challenges blog.

4. Tell all your friends to play along!

5. HAVE FUN!!

Get Back....IBFCC#9

2011-09-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Holly Brown
Jane Bosi

Cheryl Rowley

That's right folks! It's time for another I Brake For Challenges challenge! This week, our challenge is Backgrounds!

You can see from the fabulous inspiration pieces, that there are many ways to interpret this challenge! C'mon and play with us!

Before I get all "ruley" on you, let me give a great big shout out to all the folks who played along in last week's challenge! My! What some amazing work. I do visit all of the Linked In blogs. I also try to leave everyone who plays some love--because I do appreciate you joining us and,that's just somethin' people should be told! Please don't feel slighted if you didn't hear a "thanky" I had some major problems on several blogs and wasn't able to leave a comment :( I'll keep workin' on it!

LYNEEN!!!! You are the winner of our Shabby Chic challenge! {clap, clap, clap and a whoot, whoot!}

Congrats! You'll be contacted shortly about your prize :)

And, now......for the RULES......

1. Have fun

2. You are not required to use IBFS images, but we sure do like it when you do.

3. You must link back to our challenge blog in your post. I sure love the posts that explain a little somethin' about our fun little blog.....

4. Have fun!

Ready? Get those backgrounds rockin.....GO!

Shabby Chic -- IBFCC8

2011-08-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

Regan Seifert
Jane Bosi
Cheryl Rowley

Holly Brown

Jane Bosi

Hi Ho, Challenge Players!!! I'm super happy that you've decided to join us for IBFCC8!! We had a small showing for our Back to School challenge. I'd like to thank those fine gals who played along! Our winner is Lawren!! Fantastic projects, Lawren!! You'll be contacted soon regarding your prize!

Speaking of PRIZES......are you ready to play along with our latest challenge??? I might get all "ruley" on you so, please keep reading! :)

Our theme this week, as demonstrated by our lovely DT, is Shabby Chic! If you are unfamiliar with the phrase-ology, you can google it OR, trust me! Shabby Chic = worn or distressed. The terminology is derived from Interior Design and involves either repurposing older items and/or distressing or antiquing new items to make them look old and weathered. In the stamping world, it could be your inks, your technique or your paper choices! You can see from the samples, that there is a WIDE variety of interpretations---THAT means, EVERYONE can play!!

The rules, to be considered for a prize, are as follows:

1. Have Fun

2. Link your post/project back to the IBFCC8 posting

3. You are not required to use IBFS images (rubber or digital), but WE SURE LIKE IT WHEN YOU DO!

4. Tell EVERYONE to play along*

5. Have fun!!

You can do that, right?? Get Ready, Get Set and Go!

*IBFS reserves the right to limit the awarding of a prize when there are less than 7 participants.

Back To School--IBFCC #7

2011-08-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

Jane Bosi

Regan Seifert

Regan and I are bringing you this week's challenge inspiration......who do you think has more kids?? LOL!!!

I love Regan's sweet card--mine is a bit tounge and cheek!

Before I get too crazy, join me in congratulating Terry on her win for our Christmas In July challenge (IBFCC#6)! You can see Terry's gorgeous card right here.

We are currently introducing the I Brake For Challenges challenge #7! Our theme is Back To School.

Our rules are simple: Have fun, link your post back to this one so others can play along and....did I mention, have fun?

While we love it when you use images (rubber or digital) from IBFS, you don't have to!

Play, play, play along and tell everyone you know!

As we have now moved to an every other week schedule, you will have TWO weeks to play along. The challenge winner will always be announced with the new challenge. YES!!! There is a prize--thanks for asking! Your prize, should you win, will be some free dollars for the IBFS Store--how coolio is that?
Get Ready. Get Set. Go!

Christmas In July!!

2011-07-27T02:00:00.000-07:00

Regan Seifert

Jane Bosi

Cheryl Rowley

Holly Brown

That's right, my friends! I am longing for a few flurries and the goodness that comes with the holiday season--including a swift return to school for the kidlets! LOL! Our DT has provided you with some great inspiration this week!

As there is a prize, we have, but a few rules

1. Have Fun!

2. Please link back to us mentioning the challenge in your posting.

3. Have Fun!

I Brake For Stamp images are not required to play along, but we always love it when you do! Add a linky to your project and then tell everyone!!! We play well with others!

Better Late Than Never.....

2011-07-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

Thursday or so turned into Monday, but here I am! I'm ready for another challenge, how about you? This week's theme is.....going to be announced on Wednesday--LOL!!! I did leave you a teaser. Let me know you haven't forgotten about me by guessing the theme in the comments section!

Our winner from the last challenge-- Summer Fun, is Pat Garvin!!! You can see Pat's beautiful work here! Congrats Pat!!!

See you all back here in a few days!!

TTFN, Jane

Summer Fun--I Brake For Challenges #5

2011-07-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Who remembers this little teaser? I'll bet Pat Moore does!! Pat correctly guessed the theme for this week's challenge! Pat said "Summer Days" and that makes her the winner of a little prizey-poo from yours truly. I'll be contacting you soon for mailing information, Pat!

Our girls have some inspiration pieces for you today:
Cheryl Rowley

Jane Bosi

Holly Brown

Our theme for IBFCC5 is Summer Days/Fun. I think Mowlene is having a great deal of fun, no? Remember, you can read about each DT member's project by following the link to her personal blog! Also, today is a NEW RELEASE day over at IBFS---head on over there to REALLY be inspired!

Join in the challenge and pass it on! Anyone can play; images from I Brake For Stamps are not a requirement, but we sure would like it if you did!!

All linked in entries will be considered in the awarding of a prize! We ask for your consideration, however, and that you both mention the I Brake For Challenge Challenge and link back here when you are posting on your blog or gallery!

The more the merrier--please help spread the word about our fun challenge!!

It's your turn!

We Have a Winner!! And, A Teaser!!

2011-07-06T12:56:00.001-07:00

Join me in congratulating Verna Angerhofer on her win for IBFCC#4!! What a great card! Thank you to everyone for playing along! Our winner will be contacted shortly about her prize! THAT's RIGHT!! A prize--I hope you didn't forget? Keep in mind, to be entered into the random prize drawing, your entry must contain at least one image/sentiment from IBFS!

This month, we will be hosting challenges on July 13 and July 27 :) I'll be sending someone a special little prize for guessing our next theme. I've left you a little hint below:

Leave your guess for July 13th's theme in the comments section. I'll meet you back here then to see who the winner will be! Be sure to pass along our Challenge information to everyone. You know what we always say........the MORE the MERRIER!

TTFN, Jane

Happy Birthday!!! IBFCC4

2011-06-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

Regan Seifert

Cheryl Rowley

Jane Bosi

Holly Brown

Welcome back to another fun challenge!!! Last week, my wee little Coco gave us some great inspiration with her polky dot dress. Make sure to check out the fantastic entries (below) and then, join me in congratulating Terry on her win!!! You can see her lovely work here.

This week, our theme is: Birthday! I'm sure this will inspire many of you to play along! When you do, please be sure to mention our challenge blog and link back to us!!! We would love to have tons of players to increase our joy and you can help by spreading the word!! When you post in galleries and on your blogs, please tag your entry with IBFCC4

We give fabulous prizes here, too! You are not required to use IBFS images for this challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift certificate. In order to be eligible to win a prize, your entry needs to include at least one image from I Brake For Stamps!

Don't forget to grab our badge and become a follower, too! We love having you to play with!

TTFN, Jane

Inspired! IBFCC3

2011-06-22T02:00:00.000-07:00

Sweet Coco, 2 years old

Jane Bosi

Regan Seifert

Holly Brown

Welcome, Friends to week three of the I Brake For Challenges Challenge!!! First, join me in congratulating Tricia O'Bin on her win this week! You can see her fantastic take on our technique themed challenge from last week right here. Thank you to everyone who played along! Everyone submitted such beautiful work!

Our challenge this week comes from the cute little dress Sweet Coco is wearing! You can see each designer was on track with those polka dot dresses---how will you use this photo to inspire your entry?

Please be sure to link back to our challenge page when posting your work on your blog or in your gallery....And, invite your friends and followers to play along! Remember, there's a prize to be had--so, tell everyone!

TTFN and Have Fun!

Techniquing It Up--IBFCC2

2011-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Artwork by: Kristy Christopherson

Technique: Dabber Resist, Tim Holtz

Artwork by: Holly Brown

Technique: Whisped Frames, TJNL 2010

Artwork by Regan Seifert
Technique: Fancy Frames, TJNL Stampbooking CD

Artwork by Jane Bosi
Technique: Whisped Fames, TJNL 2010

It's challenge time again, friends!!! Thank you to those who played along last week! Our winner from last week is Gloria!! Congratulations, your prize is a $10 gift certificate to the I Brake For Stamps store! Lucky Lady! Your card is awesome!

This week, it's all about techniques! The I Brake For Stamps Designers have shared some inspiration with you; now it's your turn! Remember, you can read the details of the designers' projects on their personal blogs, but your challenge entry should be added to the Linky tool on this post. Please only add links to personal blogs or galleries--links to etsy shops, ebay stores or other retails spots will be disqualified. Please tag your posts with IBFCC2 so we can easily find your awesome work!

You are not required to use IBFS images for this challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift certificate.

Get ready, Get Set, GO!!

I Brake For Challenges---A New Blog!

2011-06-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

art by:

Holly Brown

art by:
Jane Bosi

It's the inaugural run of the brand spankin' new Challenge Blog from I Brake For Stamps! Someone get the Champagne!!! The IBFS Designers are proud to host a new challenge blog for you! It will be easy to play along and this is just the place to do it! Our goal is to have fun sharing our art and we want you along for the ride!!

You'll be able to read the details of each of our cards on our personal blogs, but WHEN YOU PLAY ALONG, please do so here! You'll have one week (from challenge to challenge) to add your art to the linky below.

For this week's challenge (IBFCC1), Holly and I both used iPod Hailee from the Sarah's Girls stamp sheet. Our theme for the challenge: Music!

You are not required to use iPod Haille, but how cool would that be?? You are not required to use IBFS images, but we want you too ;) Each week, an artist using at least one IBFS image will walk away a winner! Sweet!!

Ready? Set? Go!