May 28 2010

Inkspirations Challenges!!!

Published by Makeesha at 7:58 am under Cards, Copic Markers - Skin Tones, Inkspirations Design Team, Keesh's Challenges, Weekly Challenge

hey challenge hungry peoples!

We have fun and exciting announcements today about the Inkspirations Challenges. I have had you all hanging since last week, but today is the day peeps…… changes are happening.

Okay so I am just going to give you the changes in bullet point……

  • Inspiration challenges are now gone……yes it seemed the people were finding these a bit hard and were not too inspired to play along. So we thought we would drop them and stick with what we all do best, the Sketch and Colour challenges.
  • The challenge numbers will be going up numerically so it is far less confusing for everyone
  • We will now be using inlinkz rather than Mr Linky, as it is more reliable, and you also get to see the front image of each persons creation. Also that way since you can view them that way, I won’t be doing the slide show each week….one less job to stress about on Fridays :)
  • Now this is the fun part. Each week when a Inkspiration winner is picked, by myself or one of the DT the winner will have the opportunity (if they wish) to be the following weeks Guest Designer. So if you win and want to play along you will be given the sketch or colours ahead of time and then have your sample, posted below mine when we do the new challenge announcement post the following week. That way you all get to be stars and get rewarded for playing and winning. I love this idea, and am really looking forward to seeing lots of people being creative stars amongst the Inkspirations DT each week!
  • The last challenge for each month is going to be hosted by one of the DT girls over on their blogs. So you can pop on over there, and link your creation, but that is not all!!! Each time one of the DT girls hosts a challenge, they are going to mix it up a little by adding their own challenge ‘EXTRA”! . So you may have to work with buttons, tearing, vintage…..who knows, only the hosting DT knows, and will announce the winner on their blog the following week… and wait there is more. If you win this DT challenge you get to receive that DT persons card design sent to you right to your mail box. Now who doesn’t like to receive happy mail ey?
  • Another new change is that I hope to post a video each week with some tip, or stamping technique, etc… with my challenge sample each week. I am hoping this won’t be too hard to do, so am giving it a go. Should be lots of fun, and great for the visual learner too!
The DT and I are very excited about the new changes and we hope that you will be too!
So what is the challenge for this week? We are starting off with a Sketch #25…..This is a great sketch and i hope you have fun with it!
Sketch Challenge #25
Now exciting stuff, i have put together video for you all too, which teaches you how to do skin tones when using your Copic markers. I hope you enjoy it!

Here is the inspiration from the Design Team! Be sure to give them some comment LOVE too!

Teneale

Cindy

Kirsty

Renee

Chantelle

Sarah-Jane

Want to play along? - here are some guidelines.

If you would like to play along, all you need to do is follow the directions:

1. Make your creation following the challenge ie, sketch, colour, or inspiration image.

2. Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like Splitcoast Stampers, with a direct link back to the post on this website, so that others viewing the post will know where the challenge has come from, and it is courtesy to do so.

3. Then come back to this post so that you can add your name and link in the InLinkz below.

You have until the Thursday the 1st June midnight to get your entries linked.

I will be announcing the winner and honourable mention on Friday the 2nd June in the afternoon.

I hope you get to play along and i look forward to seeing your creations!

ETA: If you have come to link up your creation and notice the InLinkz has shut down, please just add your link in the comments section and I can check it out from there. Sorry everyone, I am not too sure why it shut down on the 1st rather than the 3rd! Thanks!

Love Keesh

39 Responses to “Inkspirations Challenges!!!”

  1. # Kristy Youngon 28 May 2010 at 8:13 am

    Oooh love the changes and LOVE this sketch! I think I will have to play this week :)
    xx

  2. # Karen Thomason 28 May 2010 at 8:30 am

    oooooooooooo I’m LOVIN’ the changes Keeshie! You’ll be seeing me play along more often!

    Dot
    x

  3. # Chantelleon 28 May 2010 at 8:34 am

    Great work Keesh - your card is just gorgeous - LOVE your tutorial - mmm look at your nails - really makes me want to get them now!! Great colouring tips!! Enjoy your weekend. x

  4. # Helen Hon 28 May 2010 at 9:16 am

    Wow Keesh - so much info in such a short space of time!! You have been busy! :)

    Your card is super cute & the video is fantastic! Thanks for all the info in your other post on copics as well. Lots of helpful info there for anyone venturing into the world of Copics.

    The challenge changes sound great too & all the inspiration pieces that you & the DT girls have provided this week are beautiful. Thanks heaps :)

  5. # Bronwyn Eastleyon 28 May 2010 at 9:27 am

    Gorgeous card, as always and the changes sound great. Hope I have time to enter more often.

  6. # Adele Francison 28 May 2010 at 9:31 am

    AMAZING!!!!! SO AMAZING!!!! I love it all!!! And especially that video!!! So unfair - my wishlist is already long enough without adding Copic Markers to the list!! hehehehe. Great job Makeesha and I hope you’re feeling all nice and settled with your changes - I think you’re fabulous and nothing can change that!
    Gorgeous gorgeous card - I love that paper and image - so so sweet - can’t wait to see more! xxx

  7. # Lynnon 28 May 2010 at 10:00 am

    Very, very fun changes Keesh - thanks for the inspiration!

  8. # Lisa Martinon 28 May 2010 at 11:03 am

    Gorgeous card Keesh! :)

  9. # Sally Littleon 28 May 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I love this card Keesh, it’s gorgeous! Thank you for showing us the face colouring technique with the Copics. I love using mine, there is a great satisfaction gained from a few moments spent colouring in isn’t there? I have some new Sweet Pea stamps that I am just about to have a play with! Thanks again for such awesome inspiration. xx

  10. # Tenealeon 28 May 2010 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Keesh

    Cute card, loving that little girl.

    Ten

  11. # Renéeon 28 May 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Love this card, Keesh! Cute image and fab colouring :)

  12. # Debbie Pammenton 29 May 2010 at 12:45 am

    Wooooohooooooo - it all sounds FANTASTICALLY FABULOUS!!!! I know I’ll be popping in to play - I lurve sketches and yours are always fab! Colour challenges - hmmm - well I do need to get out of my comfort zone!
    Good luck to you all - and your card to kick off the new challenges - WOW! Totally NAILED it!
    xXx

  13. # Genelle Littleon 29 May 2010 at 1:05 am

    Very exciting, Keesh! Your card is adorable, and I’m looking forward to working with this sketch - so versatile! Thanks for all the challenges, they have made a huge difference to my work over the past year xx

  14. # Lynn Powellon 29 May 2010 at 1:29 am

    Hey Keesh, love your card!. And thanks for the tutorial on copics - it’s great. Haven’t done one of your challenges for a while but am hoping to do this one!

  15. # Stephon 29 May 2010 at 2:01 am

    That video was awesome Keesh, and the info on the copics it out of this world I paid $25 at a LSS for a class and didn’t learn that much!
    Love your card to it’s just to cute!!
    Am going to nip downstairs and have a play now!!

    Steph X

  16. # Karyn Schultzon 29 May 2010 at 2:50 am

    What a wonderful video Keesh - very helpful naming all the copic numbers that you used - thanks!

  17. # Casson 29 May 2010 at 3:16 am

    Fantastic video! Thanks so much for the very very useful tips. :D

  18. # Tinaon 29 May 2010 at 5:46 am

    Love the changes to your challenges!

  19. # Tui Nathanon 29 May 2010 at 6:23 am

    Ooh yay ….. love all your changes to the challenges and looking forward to having a play with this one …. and thank you for the lesson on the copics …. haven’t ventured down that path yet, but love to learn about them …. and then just maybe …..

  20. # Melissaon 29 May 2010 at 7:36 am

    Finally things have settled down in time for me to start your challenges again, Loving the changes, and on a personal note, I wish you and your family all the best with your life changes, and it does get one thinking about what is most important - Family. So thanks for your insight and honesty! Hugs Melissa :) BTW, I love your card, I have some of those stamps i really need to pull out and start using, now for the copics…. LOL

  21. # Dawn Eastonon 29 May 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Fantastic, Keesh!!! Your video was wonderful! I hope I can whip up a card today before heading to work this afternoon. Love the sketch!

  22. # Dawn Eastonon 29 May 2010 at 6:26 pm

    FUN sketch, Keesh! I was inspired by your creation to pull out some of my CCdesign stamps!

  23. # RobbynWon 30 May 2010 at 2:35 am

    Eeks! Love the changes Keesh! Gotta find my mojo, and join y’all! Have a good one!
    Robbyn

  24. # Karen Gironon 30 May 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Thanks for the amazing sketch! I’m so happy I got to play along this time!!

  25. # Kim Badelton 01 Jun 2010 at 6:51 am

    Hi Keesh,

    the changes sound super exciting. Although I will admit to missing the inspiration challenges a bit. I am so glad you posted a sketch this week. It was just perfect for what I had in mind. Needless to say your card is wonderfully cute, I really have to find the time to colour more especially when I have all this fabulous advice coming my way :) Thanks.

    Love Kim

  26. # teresa klineon 02 Jun 2010 at 12:19 am

    I some how missed the cut off, it is June 1 but it is not midnight or Thursday…today is Tuesday June 1…..oh well, i wanted to leave a link to my card, I luv this sketch!

    http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-day.html

    Have a great week, no matter what the day…lol.

    enjoy *~*

  27. # Anthonetteon 02 Jun 2010 at 12:51 am

    Thanks for the tutorial, Keesh! I only have about 12 Copics and I don’t have any for skin coloring or hair yet. Also thanks for your super thorough general Copic tutorial last week. It was awesome!

    I also loved hearing your voice. Great manicure too.

  28. # Deb Darbyon 02 Jun 2010 at 11:13 am

    Hey Keesh.
    Looks like I’m a bit late, sorry. I have gone ahead & posted on my blog anyway.
    Have a great week.
    Deb x

  29. # Susan Joyceon 02 Jun 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Hi Makeesha
    I think you might have your dates wrong luvy. Today is Wednesday the 2nd. Thursday is the 3rd and Friday is the 4th Of June. Your Linky has closed already?? Hope you can fix it!!
    Cheers
    Sue

  30. # Tui Nathanon 02 Jun 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Uh oh …. inlinkz has closed …. love the sketch and have posted on my blog ….. but it’s here too:
    http://stampin-time.blogspot.com/2010/06/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-25.html

    Thanks, Tui

  31. # Helen Hon 03 Jun 2010 at 4:08 am

    Hi Keesh

    Seems to be some confusion over the cut-off time/date?

    Thanks for the great sketch, here is my take on it:-

    http://h2designs.blogspot.com/2010/06/besotted-with-brocade-blue.html

    Thanks Helen :)

  32. # Mary Jon 03 Jun 2010 at 7:20 am

    D’oh! I missed your deadline - forgot that you’re based in Australia! Nevermind, but here’s a link to it anyway now I’ve made the effort, lol!!

    http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-winner-and-another-submission-and.html

    Great sketch!

  33. # Paula Fulleron 03 Jun 2010 at 7:49 am

    Here is my entry to this week’s challenge: http://stampingpawprints.blogspot.com/2010/06/inkspirations-challenge.html

  34. # Lee-Anneon 03 Jun 2010 at 9:05 am

    Hi Keesh

    Awesome sketch challenge, thanks so much. I love your card and your copic tutorial was fantastic. Love the nails and the bling :)
    Your card is just beautiful too, that image is so cute and I love the way you’ve popped her on the fence.

    Here is my entry:
    http://www.leeannebarry.com/2010/06/03/keeshs-sketch-challenge-25/

    Thanks again, it’s a really great sketch, one to keep coming back to. You have a wonderful week.

    Love Lee-Anne
    xox

  35. # Deb Darbyon 03 Jun 2010 at 9:17 am

    Cute, cute card as always Keesh.
    Thanks for continuing to give us great challenges.
    Since the linky is not playing here is the link to my blog.

    http://debdarby.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/asian-artistry-sketch-challenge-25/

    Deb x

  36. # Susan Joyceon 03 Jun 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Hi Makeesha,
    My entry for this weeks challenge. Hope you like it.

    http://catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com/2010/06/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-25-goin.html

  37. # Natashaon 03 Jun 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Hi Keesh,

    Hope you’re feeling 100% again soon…

    Thanks for another great sketch - here’s my take:
    http://natashamurraystamping.blogspot.com/2010/06/baby-k.html

    T x

  38. # Helenon 04 Jun 2010 at 12:51 am

    Hi Keesh, great changes for the challenges. Thanks for this great sketch and the tutorial. You make it look easy. I know I have missed the deadline but thought I’d add anyway. Thanks Helen.
    http://chooksscrap.blogspot.com/2010/06/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-25.html

  39. # Dani Fenderon 06 Jun 2010 at 5:15 am

    Hi Keesh,

    I love all the new changes! Its great and hope to see some new players. I love all the inspiration I get every week even if I don’t participate

    I did a card for this challenge but didn’t get it up in time. Here is it

    http://danifender.blogspot.com/2010/06/bright-and-blingy.html

    Thanks, Dani

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