What is a pig's scariest movie?
Hamityville Horror


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Shiver Me Timbers! Walk the Plank! Yo Ho Ho! A Pirate's Life for Me!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown! 

You have found yourself at the Hoedown, Hambo Stamps' 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 use a HAMBO IMAGE and earn one of our two weekly awards (see sidebar for details)!

The Hoedown Challenge is open to ALL images, from any company, digital or rubber. Our prize winners, however, will be chosen from those using Hambo images. So ANYONE is welcome to play with ANY image for fun. Come join us!

You can read the Challenge Rules HERE

Our newest digital image is PIRATE~!
 If you played along with a Hambo image last week, you you will find this in your inbox! If not, you can purchase it here!

**CHALLENGE: Create a project that incorporates a MAP!**
You can use designer paper, clip art, a real map, 
or stamped/digital image.


Here is what our Bacon Bits came up with this week:
LYN

KENDRA
JEANNIE
For this week's challenge you don't have to use Pirate. We have a wonderful line of rubber and clear images as well as other digis and we like seeing those too! Just make sure you are following the challenge!
JANE
JUDY
Remember, to play along for fun, you can use ANY company's image! But when you use a Hambo image for this week's challenge, you will be sent a FREE image to use in next week's challenge, plus will be eligible for our weekly prizes.

Please visit these Bacon Bits' blogs today to see the deets about their maps and what they used, and leave them some Hoedown love! You can click on their names below or in the sidebar.
* Jane * Jeannie * Judy * Kendra * Lyn *

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

Our BEST IN SHOW for last week's
number challenge goes once again to the awesome
 7. Greg T!


Click on his name above to see his two versions
of his number card!
The trophy is all yours, Greg!
  
 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................   

6. ~DEANNE~ 
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! 


Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown121 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!


IF YOU USED A HAMBO IMAGE:
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 121 to you! 

****Projects must be uploaded AND Hambo image pictures emailed by 
Monday, JULY 1, at 10:00 PM CST****


FOLLOW US! Click the button below.
 Follow Me on Pinterest

Inlinkz is using a new format now and we have been having a few issues with it.
It takes awhile to load. But it's there!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

We've Got Your Number!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown! 

You have found yourself at the Hoedown, Hambo Stamps' 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 use a HAMBO IMAGE and earn one of our two weekly awards (see sidebar for details)!

The Hoedown Challenge is open to ALL images, from any company, digital or rubber. Our prize winners, however, will be chosen from those using Hambo images. So ANYONE is welcome to play with ANY image for fun. Come join us!

You can read the Challenge Rules HERE

***Be sure to check out all the new designs that have arrived! Head over to the Hambo Stamps website to see the NEW ARRIVALS HERE -- both red rubber and clear stamp sets that you won't want to miss!***

AND ------ Did you know that Hambo Stamps sells:
Accessories

Acrylic Blocks

Adhesive

Cling Cushion

Ink

Paper
Check out ALL of the FABULOUS supplies for your stamping and crafting needs!

Our newest digital image is CALCULATOR~!
 
If you played along with a Hambo image last week, you you will find this in your inbox! If not, you can purchase it here!

***Our challenge requirement for this week is to 
USE A NUMBER on your projects! The numbers on the calculator do not count toward the challenge requirement.*** 

You can add designer paper, chipboard, a number charm -- just be sure you are adding something other than the image itself!


 Here is what our Bacon Bits came up with this week:

JEANNIE
LYN
KENDRA
For this week's challenge you don't have to use Calculator. We have a wonderful line of rubber and clear images as well as other digis and we like seeing those too! Just make sure you are following the challenge by adding a number somewhere on your design.
DEBORAH
JANE
Remember, to play along for fun, you can use ANY company's image! But when you use a Hambo image for this week's challenge, you will be sent a FREE image to use in next week's challenge, plus will be eligible for our weekly prizes.

Please visit these Bacon Bits' blogs today and leave them some Hoedown love! You can click on their names below or in the sidebar.
* Deborah * Jane * Jeannie * Kendra * Lyn *

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

Our BEST IN SHOW for last week's
Pinterest challenge goes to................

9. Greg T


Click on his name above to see all about 
his cased card!
The trophy is all yours, Greg!
  
 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................   

12. Julie E
Grab the winner's button for your blog, Julie,
and be sure to email Monica 
at info@hambostamps.com 
with your choice of any digi image from the store here.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! 


Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown120 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!


IF YOU USED A HAMBO IMAGE:


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 121 to you! 

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


FOLLOW US! Click the button below.
 Follow Me on Pinterest

Inlinkz is using a new format now and we have been having a few issues with it. It takes awhile to load. But it's there!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

PARTY ON! There Is New Rubbah in Da House!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown! 

You have found yourself at the Hoedown, Hambo Stamps' 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 use a HAMBO IMAGE and earn one of our two weekly awards (see sidebar for details)!

The Hoedown Challenge is open to ALL images, from any company, digital or rubber. Our prize winners, however, will be chosen from those using Hambo images. So ANYONE is welcome to play with ANY image for fun. Come join us!

You can read the Challenge Rules HERE

***Before I get too far, we have NEW RUBBAH IN DA HOUSE! And you will LOVE these fun designs! Head over to the Hambo Stamps website to see the NEW ARRIVALS HERE -- both red rubber and clear stamp sets that you won't want to miss!***

AND ------ Did you know that Hambo Stamps sells:
Accessories
Acrylic Blocks
Adhesive
Cling Cushion
Ink
Paper
Check out ALL of the FABULOUS supplies for your stamping and crafting needs!

Our newest digital image is FISH BIRDS~!
If you played along with a Hambo image last week, you should have found this in your inbox Monday! If not, you can purchase it here!

***Our challenge requirement for this week is to 
CASE A CARD FROM OUR PINTEREST BOARDS!*** 

Never been to Pinterest? Oh my, have we got a surprise for you! Old hat to you? Well, you will love our inspiration there. It is still a work in progress, of course, and we are adding creations each week! We have TWO boards. One for our Best in Show winner creations and one for current and former Bacon Bits creations. You can go to either of those boards to find your inspiration and card to case (just click on either link):
.  

FOLLOW US! Click the button below.
 Follow Me on Pinterest

In your blog post or card description, please give a link or post a photo of the card that you CASED (copy and share everything!). To see which cards our Bacon Bits cased, you will need to click on their names below and have a blog visit!

Here is what our Bacon Bits came up with this week:
JEANNIE
KENDRA
LYN

For this week's challenge you don't have to use Fish Birds. We have a wonderful line of rubber and clear images as well as other digis and we like seeing those too! Just make sure you are following the challenge by casing a card from our Pinterest Boards and showing in your post what you cased.
DEBORAH
JANE
Remember, to play along for fun, you can use ANY company's image! But when you use a Hambo image for this week's challenge, you will be sent a FREE image to use in next week's challenge, plus will be eligible for our weekly prizes.

Please visit these Bacon Bits' blogs today and leave them some Hoedown love! You can click on their names below or in the sidebar.
* Deborah * Jane * Jeannie * Kendra * Lyn *

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

Our BEST IN SHOW for last week's
pennant/banner challenge goes to................

 1. Dandi93


Click on her name above to see all about 
her amazing pop up card!
The trophy is all yours, Irene!
  
 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................   
3. Mel C 
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! 


Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown119 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!


IF YOU USED A HAMBO IMAGE:


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 120 to you! 

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

Invite a friend to join you this week~!



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Batter Up! New Bacon Bits at the Plate!

Welcome to the Hambo Hoedown! 

You have found yourself at the Hoedown, Hambo Stamps' 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 use a HAMBO IMAGE and earn one of our two weekly awards (see sidebar for details)!

The Hoedown Challenge is open to ALL images, from any company, digital or rubber. Our prize winners, however, will be chosen from those using Hambo images. So ANYONE is welcome to play with ANY image for fun. Come join us!

You can read the Challenge Rules HERE.

Our newest digital image is BAT BOY~!
If you played along with a Hambo image last week, you should have found this in your inbox yesterday! If not, you can purchase it here!

***Our challenge this week: Create a design that incorporates a pennant or banner.***

To inspire you and get your mojo going, take a look at the fun and varied types of pennants and banners by our NEW BACON BITS DESIGN TEAM!!
DEBORAH
JANE
JEANNIE
JENN
KENDRA
LYN
For this week's challenge you don't have to use Bat Boy. We have a wonderful line of rubber and clear images as well as other digis and we like seeing those too! Just make sure you are following the challenge.

Remember, to play along for fun, you can use ANY company's image! But when you use a Hambo image for this week's challenge, you will be sent a FREE image to use in next week's challenge, plus will be eligible for our weekly prizes.

Please visit ALL the NEW Bacon Bits' blogs today and leave them some Hoedown love! You can click on their names below, in the sidebar, or below their creations.
* Deborah * Jane * Jeannie * Jenn * Kendra * Lyn *

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


Our BEST IN SHOW for last week's
bubbles challenge goes to................

3. Melissa Edwards



Click on her name above to visit her blog 
and see all the different kinds of bubbles she used!
The trophy is all yours, Melissa!
  
 This week's randomly drawn QUEEN OF THE HOEDOWN is..................   
7. Kris B 
Grab the winner's button for your blog, Kris,
and be sure to email Monica 
at info@hambostamps.com 
with your choice of any digi image from the store here.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! 


Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown118 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!


IF YOU USED A HAMBO IMAGE:


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 119 to you! 

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

Invite a friend to join you this week~!