Challenge 197 | Merry Christmas!

It's our last challenge for 2022!  I can't believe we are at the end of the year already!  Use this photo to inspire your card!  Join us!

Happy Holidays to all of you!

 

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook?  If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends December 16, 2022.

 

We are excited to welcome Pauline Carr as our Guest Designer.  Pauline blogs at Passion for Papercraft.  Aptly named as Pauline definitely shows off her passion!   She's a master of many techniques as you can see from the beautiful card she made for us!  Be sure to visit Pauline's blog and leave her a comment!

 

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Claire

 

Neva

 

Donna

 

Heather

 

Jane

 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB197.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

 

Challenge 196 | Top Picks!

Good afternoon all!  A huge thank you to everyone who played along with this challenge!

We love all of you who stop in and visit us on a regular basis!  If you are new to our site and like what you see, be sure to stop by on Tuesday when our next challenge goes live!

 Without further ado – here are the top picks, in no particular order…

Elisa

 

Jolanda J

 

Deb Horst

 

Christy S

 

Stamp n Sip

   

The design team voted on their fave and this week's winner is :  Christy S!!!

Christy...we would love to have you as our guest designer for an upcoming challenge.

Please contact us at retrorubber at outlook dot com.  Email link in the side bar.

 

See you Tuesday for the next challenge!!

 

Challenge 196 | Tics Tacs Toes!

It's time for the last Tic Tac Toe challenge of the year.  Choose 3 elements across, down or diagonally.  Join us!

 

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook?  If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends December 2, 2022.

 

We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Stewart as our Guest Designer.  Elizabeth blogs at Paper Sweetness and oh what a sweet slice of crafty goodness her blog is!  Elizabeth's creative style is a true delight for the eyes and your crafty spirit!  Be sure to visit her blog and leave a comment!

 

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Claire

 

Neva

 

Donna

 

Heather

 

Jane

 

 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB196.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Challenge 195 | Top Picks!

 

Good afternoon all!  A huge thank you to everyone who played along with this challenge!

We love all of you who stop in and visit us on a regular basis!  If you are new to our site and like what you see, be sure to stop by on Tuesday when our next challenge goes live!

 Without further ado – here are the top picks, in no particular order…

Elisa

 

Jolanda J

 

Smilyn Stef

 

Lesley Seabrook

 

Valerie

   

The design team voted on their fave and this week's winner is :  Smilyn Stef!!!

Stef...we would love to have you as our guest designer for an upcoming challenge.

Please contact us at retrorubber at outlook dot com.  Email link in the side bar.

 

See you Tuesday for the next challenge!!

 

Challenge 195 | You Had Me At Ombre!

We are back with a theme challenge to use ombre on a card - basically different shades of the same color.  Be sure to join us!

 

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook?  If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends November 18, 2022.

 

We are sad to announce that Maria will be leaving our design team.  Maria has been a sheer joy to have on our team.  She always makes very thoughtful special cards and we will miss her creative talent.  We wish her the best in her next step and hope she enjoys all of her free time!  Thank you Maria for everything!

 

We are excited to welcome Helen Finley as our Guest Designer.  Helen blogs at Moments of Crafting and they are some moments!  Helen is super creative and does wonders with watercolors!  This card is a prime example of that!  The colors are bright and the image sweet perfection!  Visit her blog and leave her a comment or two!

 

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Claire

 

Neva 

 

Donna 

 

Heather

 

Jane

 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB195.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Challenge 194 | Top Picks!

Good afternoon all!  A huge thank you to everyone who played along with this challenge!

We love all of you who stop in and visit us on a regular basis!  If you are new to our site and like what you see, be sure to stop by on Tuesday when our next challenge goes live!

 Without further ado – here are the top picks, in no particular order…

Christy S

 

Elizabeth Stewart

 

Lesley Seabrook

 

Deb Horst

 

Cindi Copeland

  

 

The design team voted on their fave and this week's winner is :  Lesley Seabrook!!!

Lesley...we would love to have you as our guest designer for an upcoming challenge.

Please contact us at retrorubber at outlook dot com.  Email link in the side bar.

 

See you Tuesday for the next challenge!!

 

Typepad Issues

Our blogging platform, Typepad, tried to install upgrades and conduct maintenance to the platform over the weekend.  Apparently there were issues causing blog users to be unable to access their blogs or create posts.  They have rolled back the upgrades and are still in the process of trying to correct everything.  You may not be able to see some pictures at this time due to the problems.  My apologies to everyone who tried to visit us or upload a card.  What a mess!  Hopefully the platform will be fully restored soon.  Thank you for supporting Retro Rubber!  We appreciate you!!

Challenge 194 | It's The 90's!

We are on our last decade of colors for this year!  It time for some 90's colors.  Use at least three of the following:  earthy tones of terra cotta, rustic gold, reds, browns or dark teals!    Join us!

 

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook?  If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends November 4, 2022.

 

We are excited to welcome Lisa Krewenka as our Guest Designer!  Lisa blogs at Stamp Buddies.  She is great at mixing different patterns and prints with her designs and they are stunning!  Case in point - this little snowboarding sweetie!!  Be sure to stop by and leave Lisa a comment!

 

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Claire

 

Neva

 

Donna

 

Maria

 

Heather

 

Jane

 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB194.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Challenge 193 | Top Picks!

Good afternoon all!  A huge thank you to everyone who played along with this challenge!

We love all of you who stop in and visit us on a regular basis!  If you are new to our site and like what you see, be sure to stop by on Tuesday when our next challenge goes live!

 Without further ado – here are the top picks, in no particular order…

Pauline C

 

Vicky

 

Colleen Begley

 

Cindy Beach

 

Pat Tecza

   

The design team voted on their fave and this week's winner is :  Pauline C!!!

Pauline...we would love to have you as our guest designer for an upcoming challenge.

Please contact us at retrorubber at outlook dot com.  Email link in the side bar.

 

See you Tuesday for the next challenge!!

 

Challenge 193 | Anything Goes!

Anything Goes is our new challenge!  Go.  Now.  Make a Card.  Enter.  Simple!  Join us!

 
 

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook?  If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends October 21, 2022.

 

We are excited to welcome Joyce Mehrberg as our Guest Designer!  Joyce blogs at Cards By The Sea!  I love visiting Joyce's blog as it is a feast for your eyes with different styles and card ideas!  Joyce outdid herself with this card!  She used my favorite colors and shows off a perfected clean and simple card!  Stunning!  Be sure to pop by Cards By The Sea and leave a comment for Joyce!

 

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Claire

 

Neva

 

Donna

 

Maria

 

Heather

 

Jane

 

 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB193.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• You may enter no more than 5 times. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.