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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

It's Harvest Time!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown!

If you are new to our challenge, click on the link in the left sidebar to see how this all works. Play along each week with a Hambo Stamps image (rubber or digital) and you are in the loop for some awesome FREE images! Don't have any Hambo images yet? Click HERE for Freebies! We would love to have you join us!

Oh it is hard to say goodbye! We have LOVED working with the girls on the Bacon Bits team this term, and we will miss their artistic contributions here! But this term is over and goodbyes must be said.
THANK YOU
for being a part of the Hambo team these last four months.  
We have loved every minute!

Leave them some love today on their blogs too! Click on their links in the sidebar.
Our new Bacon Bits will be revealed at the Hoedown next week to start October off right!

Our challenge for this week comes as many fields around here are filled with combines ready to harvest! See what our awesome Design Team has made:
Deborah
Jan
Kecia
See a pattern? It's a sketch this week!
Sketch + Harvest Bunny = This week's challenge!
This image is not free, unless you played last week. BUY IT HERE!

Everyone that followed last week's challengelinked a card to the blog post and used the official digi name, and emailed us a photo of their card on time (hambodesignteam@gmail.com) received this week's image FREE! All FOUR things must be completed to receive the next freebie! So check your mailboxes! Images are sent by Wednesday mornings at 7 AM.

Of course, since this is a HAMBO HOEDOWN challenge, you can use other Hambo images with the challenge too! BUT -- You gotta use the above sketch! It is fine to flip the sketch, change panel sizes, shapes, card size and border -- a little tweaking is fine -- but let’s see those main elements of the posted layout please.
And now for our two winners! We give two awards each week, and you can read all about them in the sidebar. 
Our first award is Best in Show. And our Best in Show this week goes to............11. Jeannie!  
The beautiful layers and punched chevron border caught our eye! The trophy is yours, Jeannie! 
Our randomly chosen Queen of the Hoedown this week is......20. Lori Byrns!
Congratulations, Lori! Grab the winner's button for your blog, and be sure to email Monica at info@hambostamps.com with your choice of any digi image from the store here. Hambo Stamps is closed until October 1, but Monica will get back with you then, Lori!
 
Please link your SKETCH challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown84 and Hambo as your keywords. That way we can find your creations.  

Be sure to properly credit the digi image ("Harvest Bunny" - digi image by Hambo Stamps) in your blog posts or gallery descriptions!  
 
After you have linked here, please email a picture of it to hambodesignteam@gmail.com by the deadline so that we can get the image for Week 85 to you! 

****Projects must be uploaded AND pictures emailed by 
Monday, October 1, at 10:00 PM CST 
to be eligible for Week 85's free digi image.****

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Zig One Way and Zag the Other!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown, our fun weekly challenge where you can earn a free digi each week that you participate and meet all requirements. And in addition to the free digi, there are some bragging rights up for grabs if you earn one of our two weekly awards (See the sidebar for details.).

Let's see who our winners from last week are!

Our BEST IN SHOW this week goes to................
12. Jeannie!

  We loved her fun layout and combination of patterned paper.
Plus, her coloring of Panda Gift is fabulous!
The trophy is all yours, Jeannie!

 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................  
 
Grab the winner's button for your blog, and be sure to email Monica at 
info@hambostamps.com with your choice of any digi image from the store here
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! 

This week our challenge is brought to you by 
BIRD BALLOON!!
This image is not free unless you played along last week! BUY IT HERE!
Our challenge is to use "Bird Balloon," or any other Hambo image, rubber or digital, and create a project that incorporates CHEVRONS! Emboss them, cut them out, use designer paper - but show us those zig zags!

If you are new to our challenge, click on the link in the left sidebar to see how this all works. Don't have any Hambo images yet? Click HERE for Freebies! We would love to have you join us!

Our Bacon Bits have some fun samples to share today. Please visit their blogs for details on their cards. Click each designer's name!
DEBORAH
KECIA
JAN

Remember that you don't have to use "Bird Balloon" but we do require HAMBO images only! We have a wonderful line of rubber images as well as digis and we like seeing those too!

Former Bacon Bit Paula used Giraffe (#2926) & Necks to You (#2914):

Everyone that:
1. Followed last week's challenge 
2. Linked to the Hoedown blog post AND used the official digi name
3. Emailed us a photo of their card by the DEADLINE 
...received this week's image FREE - so check your mailboxes!

Please link your CHEVRON projects using the inlinkz button below. 
If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown83 and Hambo 
as your keywords so we can find your creations.  
 
After you have linked here, please email a picture of it to hambodesignteam@gmail.com by the deadline so that we can get the image for Week 84 to you! 

****Projects must be uploaded AND pictures emailed by 
Monday, September 24, at 10:00 PM CST****

Link HAMBO IMAGES ONLY. All others will be deleted. Sorry!


And be sure to join us THIS FRIDAY for our "Broadway Bound" Blog Hop beginning at Talk to the Ham at 7 AM CDT! You will love it! We have a whole slate of customers joining the Bacon Bits for this fun and creative hop!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Show Us Your Gifts!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown, our fun weekly challenge where you can earn a free digi each week that you participate and meet all requirements. And in addition to the free digi, there are some bragging rights up for grabs if you earn one of our two weekly awards. (See the sidebar for details.) 

This week our challenge is brought to you by PANDA GIFT!
This image is not free unless you played along last week! BUY IT HERE!
Our challenge is to use "Panda Gift," or any other Hambo image, rubber or digital, and create a project that shows us YOUR gifts! In other words, ANYTHING GOES!
Show us your talents and bring it on!

If you are new to our challenge, click on the link in the left sidebar to see how this all works. Don't have any Hambo images yet? Click HERE for Freebies! We would love to have you join us!

We have some awesome samples to show you today for inspiration and fun!

KECIA
JAN
DEBORAH
Remember that you don't have to use "Panda Gift" but we do require HAMBO images only! We have a wonderful line of rubber images as well as digis and we like seeing those too!

LIBBY
CAROLINA
DAWN
Click on each designer's blog link to see details and supplies for their creations!

Everyone that:
1. Followed last week's challenge 
2. Linked to the Hoedown blog post AND used the official digi name
3. Emailed us a photo of their card by the DEADLINE 
...received this week's image FREE - so check your mailboxes!


Now for Blog Hop information!! JOIN US!

We want you to JOIN US IN A BLOG HOP honoring YOU!! That's right! A CUSTOMER INCLUSIVE HOP where you are in the line-up and show us whatcha got! Our theme this year is "Broadway Bound" and we will be using Hambo Stamps to showcase Broadway shows - plays or musicals! Want in on the fun and a chance to win some awesome prizes??

Send us an email at hambodesignteam@gmail.com BY SEPTEMBER 14th with "Blog Hop" in the subject line. NO LATE ENTRIES! The hop is scheduled for Friday, September 21. As soon as we receive your email, we will send you all the deets on what to do! 
 
And this week's winners.....
You can read about our Awards in the sidebar under Announcements.

Our BEST IN SHOW this week goes to................
 Her pairing of Mouse Painter with part of the Farm Background made us squeal! 
Her Mouse might need some lessons in neatness when he paints next time! 
The trophy is all yours, Loll!

 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................  
 
Grab the winner's button for your blog, and be sure to email Monica at 
info@hambostamps.com with your choice of any digi image from the store here
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!

Be sure to visit our Bacon Bits' blogs! They love your comments!
Please link your ANYTHING GOES projects using the inlinkz button below. 
If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown82 and Hambo 
as your keywords so we can find your creations.  
 
After you have linked here, please email a picture of it to hambodesignteam@gmail.com by the deadline so that we can get the image for Week 83 to you! 

****Projects must be uploaded AND pictures emailed by 
Monday, September 17, at 10:00 PM CST****

Blog Hop sign-ups are due THIS FRIDAY, September 14!

Link HAMBO IMAGES ONLY. All others will be deleted. Sorry!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Splatter Up!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown, our fun weekly challenge where you can earn a free digi each week that you participate and meet all requirements. And in addition to the free digi, there are some bragging rights up for grabs if you earn one of our two weekly awards. (See the sidebar for details.) 

First of all this week, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all of our Hoedown players! We love seeing your creativity this week. AND we appreciate all those little notes you write when you email us your creations! We have so much fun each week visiting your blogs and seeing your artwork. SO..............

We want you to JOIN US IN A BLOG HOP honoring YOU!! That's right! A CUSTOMER INCLUSIVE HOP where you are in the line-up and show us whatcha got! Our theme this year is "Broadway Bound" and we will be using Hambo Stamps to showcase Broadway shows - plays or musicals! Want in on the fun and a chance to win some awesome prizes??

Send us an email at hambodesignteam@gmail.com BY SEPTEMBER 14th with "Blog Hop" in the subject line. NO LATE ENTRIES! The hop is scheduled for Friday, September 21. As soon as we receive your email, we will send you all the deets on what to do!  JOIN US!

This week our challenge is brought to you by MOUSE PAINTER!
This image is not available FREE, unless you played along with us last week!
 BUY IT HERE!
Our challenge is to use "Mouse Painter," or any other Hambo image, rubber or digital, and create a project that features SPLATTERS somewhere on your card or project. You can use flicking, spraying, dripping, or whatever you come up with to make some splats!

If you are new to our challenge, click on the link in the left sidebar to see how this all works. Don't have any Hambo images yet? Click HERE for Freebies! We would love to have you join us!

Team Oink has some really adorable creations to inspire you! I think they did a FABULOUS job, don't you?
JAN
KECIA
DEBORAH
Remember that you don't have to use "Mouse Painter" but we do require HAMBO images only! We have a wonderful line of rubber images as well as digis and we like seeing those too!

Former Design Team member Jane used Uncle Ham (#3419) & Pork of July (#3416).
Everyone that:
1. Followed last week's challenge 
2. Linked to the Hoedown blog post AND used the official digi name
3. Emailed us a photo of their card by the DEADLINE 
...received this week's image FREE - so check your mailboxes!

We also have some new digital images illustrated by Asela Hopkins (Hop Art Designs) available HERE. All proceeds go to Operation Write Home. Be sure to check them out!
 
And now for this week's winners!
You can read about our Awards in the sidebar under Announcements.

Our BEST IN SHOW this week goes to................
 Congratulations! We loved how she took the torn paper to a higher level with all those little pieces of Asian marketplace newprint! And the red belt and headband was a perfect touch! The trophy is all yours!

 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................  
 
Grab the winner's button for your blog, Sarah, and be sure to email Monica at 
info@hambostamps.com with your choice of any digi image from the store here
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!

And also be sure to visit our Bacon Bits' blogs! They love your comments!
Please link your SPLATTERS projects using the inlinkz button below. 
If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown81 and Hambo 
as your keywords so we can find your creations.  
 
After you have linked here, please email a picture of it to hambodesignteam@gmail.com by the deadline so that we can get the image for Week 82 to you! 

****Projects must be uploaded AND pictures emailed by 
Monday, September 10, at 10:00 PM CST****

HAMBO IMAGES ONLY. All others will be deleted. Sorry!