Last Sneak Peek: 2 Giveaways going on!!

Hello friends!  SOOO much going on here at inspired stamps!!
The new design team will be announced this Thursday and each of the 9 wonderful DT members will be carrying this image you see above on their blogs (notice the new His Little One soldier?  He actually is holding a flag...I just cut it out so it looks like he's holding this verse!)  The other new set is a background set I've been working on for some time!!  This Little One is stationed in Afganistan near the mountains.  The new set is called SCENIC VIEW and contains LOTS of new scenic stamps (the sun, mountains, a fence, a line to make a path, clouds, rocks,etc...)

Here is the last of the newest His Little Ones for our preview:  His Little One:  boy soldier with helmet (You could add hair and make this a girl soldier, too!!)  I've included a verse from the new Psalm 91 Protection set I showed you a few days ago. 

Here's another sample of His Little Ones:  boy soldier with flag  and HLO: sailor plus...

 I used the new MILITARY stamp set for the background stamping on the cardstock:

This stampset was made in honor of all our men, women, and families in the Military!

Tomorrow is our big release of all the sneak peeks so be sure to come back to know when you can head over to the online inspired stamps store to shop.  I get orders out within 24 hours of your order, so you'll have them soon!!

2 GIVEAWAY REMINDERS!!
Facebook giveaway:  At 100 'likes' I'm drawing 5 names for a free stampset of your choice from the store (scripture or character)   A HUGE THANK YOU to all who are liking, commenting, and sharing our facebook page with your friends....you are so wonderful and we appreciated you so much!!

Sneak peek giveaway:  Leave a comment on all the sneak peeks this past week (sneak peek 1-5) to increase your chances to win the new Copic book plus a His Little Ones stampset of your choice!!

Until tomorrow,
BE the blessing,
~Antoinette

inspired stamps GIVEAWAY!! Facebook 'like' us to enter...

We're on FACEBOOK!  YAY!!
I've heard the pleas from those who have trouble posting on the blog but want to enter the contests and giveaways, too!!  So now, we have a Facebook page all set up and WE ARE GIVING AWAY a STAMPSET of your choice (Scripture or Character sets) to 5 randomly drawn people who 'LIKE' our facebook page!  We'll draw the names as soon as we reach our first 100 'likes'!! 

So copy the photo above and post about our giveaway on your blog or your facebook page, let your friends know about us, and let's see how fast we can reach 100 stamp-loving-friends!!

Tomorrow, is the last SNEAK PEEK (and you are going to LOVE it!)
Until then,
Be the blessing!!
~Antoinette
http://www.inspiredstamps.com/

Sneak Peek #4: Soldiers with Copic Color recommendations + GIVEAWAY!

Hi bloggers!
I'm so excited to get to show you 3 of my newest stamps today!!  I also want you to know you are WELCOME to copy this photo and keep with you for references on coloring military uniforms (you have my permission to copy it for classes as well, just please leave the watermark of this blog on it).

The first, and tallest of the soldiers above is my newest  character stamp set called military soldier, which fits on a 3x4 carrier sheet and sells for $7.99.  Next to him is the newest series called His Little Ones.  As you can see they stand shorter than the original character stamps and fit on a 2x3 carrier sheets and are only $4.99!  I'm so excited about this new group of little ones...they are perfect for those new to coloring images and fun for the experienced pro, too!!  The first one is called HLO: military boy and the second is the HLO: sailor.  Tuesday I will have the last of the HLO releases out for you to see along with my Military set that celebrates the USA and all of the military!!  Wednesday is the BIG RELEASE and you will be able to go to the online store and purchase these stamps!!

Don't forget about the GIVEAWAY!!  Your choice of the His Little Ones stamps plus the newest book by Copic as shown below:

Click HERE to see how to get into the giveaway then come back and post a comment!  ONE MORE Sneak Peek left on Tuesday!!!  Cant wait!!

We had a HUGE response to our request for Design Team Members...thanks so much to everyone who sent an email to apply and I hope if you aren't joining us this time, you will consider applying for the next one!! Everyone who applied for the Design Team has been contacted and our new Design Team will be revealed on Thursday!!  You are just going to love all the wonderful artists on our team!!  I'm super excited!

Until Tuesday,
Be the blessing!
~Antoinette
http://www.inspiredstamps.com/

Sneak Peek#3: Patriotic Girl tag...

Hello friends! 

Today I have a new His Little Ones:  Patriotic Girl...coming Wednesday to the inspired stamps online store!!  She'd go great on a patriotic layout, a card to a military soldier overseas, or even colored differently for a special occasion!  TOMORROW will start the military soldiers sneak peek posts (I just love them so much and at $4.99 each, they are perfect to collect!)

The back of this tag (and the stars from the front of the tag) are from a new stampset also coming out that is called Psalm 91 Protection (Psalm 91 is a Bible verse applied many times to soldiers). Here's that stampset and the back of the tag:

That photo of the tag is a bit out of focus (sorry about that..this is what happens when you take photos without your glasses on LOL)

Don't forget there is a big giveaway going on throughout this Sneak Peek week!  Clike HERE for more details on that.

Until tomorrow!
Be the Blessing!
~Antoinette
http://www.inspiredstamps.com/

Sneak Peek #2: Friday deadline for DT applications!!

Hello friends and welcome to Day 2 of the Sneak peeks!
Today I'm going to share with you one of the new His Little Ones stampsets that will be released next week.  I gave an early peek at him a few weeks ago, but he is so worth a second look.  HLO: Praying Boy is a sweetie to color and goes with so many Scripture and Sentiments, including this verse from the stamp set already in the online inspired stamps store called New Baby (great for pregnacy well-wishes too!)

Here is his counterpart His Little Ones (HLO): Praying Girl who will also be coming to the store next week:

She is shown here with a stamp set from the PRAYER set in the store.
These HLO stampsets will run $4.99 each and fit on a 2x3 sheet....so cute and perfectly priced for all you collectors!!

TOMORROW (FRIDAY) NOON Eastern Time is the deadline for you to apply for our first Design Team.  Click HERE to see details. 

Don't forget to enter into the Sneak Peek Week Giveaway where you can win your choice of a new His Little Ones stamp set AND the brand new Copic Book!  Click HERE to see info on that giveaway and be sure to come back here to leave a comment!!

Until Saturday's Post,
~Be the blessing!
Antoinette

Sneak Peek #1,GIVEAWAY of new Copic Coloring Guide & DT CALL!

Hello friends!  So much happening here at inspired stamps, and I want to thank you for your continued support!!  Above is a sneak peek of one of the newest design series here at inspired stamps that will be coming to our store next week:  His Little Ones.  This HLO stampset is called Girl Studying.  Now in my card she is studying the Word of God, the Bible, and would be perfect for a card for Bible study leaders, students, home groups, and friends who just love the Bible.  She can also be PERSONALIZED...I left the top part of her pages with some space so you can write in the title of the chapter or book she's studying (Like PSALMS or MATTHEW).   The verse is from a current stampset that you can find in the store now:  HIS WORD (just click on that to see all that's on that stampset.

reminder: our call for design team members ends Friday (click here for more details).

As with all new releases, it's time for a GIVEAWAY!!
With us showcasing our new line of His Little Ones stampsets, we figured a great giveaway would include YOUR CHOICE of our new HLO stamps and a copy of the new Copic coloring Guide that will give you great tips on coloring HLO or any stamp you have to color!  Here's a photo of the 63 page book by Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker, both of whom I've had the pleasure to have as instructors! 





HOW DO YOU ENTER?

I put your name in for the drawing everytime you post a comment on one of the sneak peeks from now through next Wednesday; You can get your name in twice by letting your friends know about the giveaway: When they come to comment, they can  let me know YOU sent them!  This gets your name in twice plus they get their own name in the drawing (one comment per person per sneak peak post). 

I have a number of patriotic stamps coming out this June release so be sure to send your military family friends over to check out the sneak peeks!!

Until tomorrow,
Be the Blessing!
~Antoinette
http://www.inspiredstamps.com/
    

Copic Ink and Art Class today in Indianapolis!

Hello friends!  I spent an AMAZING day at Copic's first Ink and Art Class today with Marianne Walker hanging out with us for part of the day and the wonderful Colleen Schaan and Bianca Mandity who taught us all kinds of mixed media fun!!  A big thank you to Copic and these fabulous ladies for an incredible experience!!  If they open another one up and you are able to make it...YOU GOTTA GO!! It was a BLAST and I learned so much!

One of the projects we did was to make a canvas sharing a story from our lives.  We had freedom to use materials, textures, and colors we chose (modeling paste is my new favorite item!), so no two looked anything alike.  I loved getting to see everyone's artwork and how excited we all were to have our 'story' showcased in such a fun medium!!  There were no stamps used in the making of this (my future ones will have some inspired stamps on them for sure!).  Here is my project, about the sudden loss of my father who passed away in my arms this past January and my journey to learn to just be still (cease striving) and know He is God, a sovereign God who loves me even as my heart feels torn apart (you may have to click on it to see the details:

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today and visit!
As you know, sneak peeks and another giveaway starts this week, so be sure to come back often!
Have you applied yet for the first Design Team?  If not you have until Friday the 10th to send me your info...CLICK HERE for more information!
Be the blessing!
~Antoinette
http://www.inspiredstamps.com/