What is a pig's scariest movie?
Hamityville Horror


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

More Winter Fun ~

It's the middle of December already, and here is some more fun inspiration for you to help you get your creative thoughts going and join in on our Winter challenge this month if you haven't already!  If you already have, well there's still time to enter again!!

 Jeannie -
Lyn -
   

Jane -
Background's - Igloo/Ice and Southwest
Image/Boat 
Sentiment-Rubber Stamp/Stay Cool

We hope we've helped you to think more about what you can enter into our Winter challenge to get the chance to be a big winner!!

Check out the post right below this one to add your creation today!


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Winter Time ~

Welcome to December at the Hoedown, and to Winter!

Baby it's cold outside....in some parts of the world anyway!  We've decided to play in the snow, and we're inviting you to come along and show us what you create with a Winter theme!

But first things first...a big shout out to those who participated in last month's Thank You challenge!

Here are the lucky winners:

Using  Silly Birds with Hats, I love the bright and fun colors!  Hooray Myrna!!!

and...
The beautiful color combination and sweet papers are really beautiful here!

Congrats ladies!!  Contact Monica at info@hambostamps.com 

Alrighty then, so let's get back to Winter now!  Let's think snow, snowflakes, sleds, sweaters, mittens, hot chocolate, and whatever else comes to your mind when you think of Winter!

  There are TWO free digital images up for grabs!

Here's a bit of inspiration for you:
 
Jeannie - Hats Off

Lyn - Ice Hole Set

Judy - Snowmen

 Jane - Mad Scientist
You can use any company's image for this challenge but if you have a Hambo image, why not use it? If you don't have a Hambo image, feel free to grab a freebie.

The two winners of the challenge will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi storeYou can enter this challenge once with a non-Hambo image or as many times as you would like if you are using Hambo images.
Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1407 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Thanks Again!

How about a little mid-month inspiration? Our theme is "GIVING THANKS" for anything you are thankful for.

The Bacon Bits are so thankful for you guys and we are loving the projects you have come up with so far. If you haven't had a chance to join in, there is plenty of time so come on and Hoedown with us!

Remember there will be two winners of the challenge will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi storeYou can enter this challenge once with a non-Hambo image or as many times as you would like if you are using Hambo images...

Here are some of our thank you cards for your inspiration...

Jeannie using #1 Dog

Lyn using Spring Bunnies digi; 
Sentiment: From Kangaroo - HCL021 Clear Stamps.

Jane using one of her favorites Mad Scientist

Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1406 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!




Thursday, November 6, 2014

HOGTOBER WINNER!

Thanks for the great piggy challenges you created this week. They were all great!! The winners this month are:


Carol Dee using Floating Pig
 


 Stephanie S using Party Pigs - 4116 
:

Congratulations ladies!! to claim your free digi images Contact Monica at info@hambostamps.com

DOn't forget we started a new challenge yesterday - Join us for a month of THANKS!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Thank You Friends!

hambohoedownbuttonIt's the first Wednesday of the month - and it is time for a Hambo Hoedown! This Hoedown will last for the whole month of November (until December 2nd at midnight.)
The theme, in honor of Thanksgiving is to create a THANK YOU card (any thanks will do). We at Hambo are THANKFUL for your support and can't wait to see what you have for us.
You can use any company's image for this challenge but if you have a Hambo image, why not use it? If you don't have a Hambo image, feel free to grab a freebie.


The two winners of the challenge will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi storeYou can enter this challenge once with a non-Hambo image or as many times as you would like if you are using Hambo images...
Now for a little Bacon Bit inspiration to get you started...
Jeannie using Strawberry Kid digi

Jane using Sign Posts digi and Elephant - 2513

Lyn using Strawberry Kid digi

Don't forget to check in tomorrow to see who won the HOGTOBER challenge :)

Please link your challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1406 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

HAMBO HALFWAY HOGS & HOGTOBERFEST

We are halfway into our Hogtoberfest sale that is continuing until the 31st of October, so head on over to our STORE and grab yourself a fabulous bargain... and maybe purchase one of the cutest little piggies of ours in our PIGS section........then you can join in our challenge which is all about the.......you guessed it....PIGS!!!! Here are a few samples from the design team to get your creative juices flowing.

Jeannie's fabulous festive card using PIG TANGLE

Lyn's colorful FLOATING PIG

Judy's fun OUTHOUSE PIG

Jane's naughty HAM ON THE RUN

So you can see that there are some fabulous pigs to choose from to enter our challenge with, I look forward to seeing your porky artwork!!  You can link your card up HERE





Wednesday, October 1, 2014

HOGtoberfest is HERE!!!

WOW!!! October already!!!...and that means one amazing thing...it's HOGtoberfest time here at Hambo Stamps, and that means it is time to  celebrate "HOGtoberfest" with Hambo Stamps! From October 1 - 15, enjoy a 30% discount on ALL regular-priced stamps in our store, with an additional 30% discount given on "Sale" stamps. Simply mention "HOGtoberfest14" when you order for the discount to be applied. Please note that the discount only applies to stamps, and not to cling cushion or any other available supplies. The "HOGtoberfest14" code can also be used in our digi store. Click HERE to shop now! ..... and perfect timing too for a brand new monthly challenge, which this month is all about the PIGS!! obviously Hambo Stamp pigs are the best, so get your piggin creative juices flowing and let us here at HAMBO STAMPS see all your wonderful piggy creations.

Sooooo....first up let us see what lovely "porkalicious" inspiration the Hambo Hoedown team have brought us this month.....

Judy's fabulous card using LIST PIG and lots of wonderful embellies.

Jane's "cheeky" card using HAM ON THE RUN

Jeannie's colorful card using ARTIST PIG with her beautiful bow!!

and Lyn's absolutely amazing slider card with that jawdropping watery background, using PIG SUB.

So I am sure you will agree that there are some pretty amazing pig images to choose from, and there are plenty more here at HAMBO STAMPS.... can't wait to see what you do with them. 

Now onto last month's winners of the Kids Card Challenge.....drumroll please....... 

EMA-gination, for her fabulous card using CAMERA GUY with that super background....and

Stephanie, using BAILEY ROCKS with her amazing stitching...wonderful!
Congratulations ladies!! to claim your free digi images Contact Monica at info@hambostamps.com

Please link your PIG challenge projects using the inlinkz button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1405 as your keywords so we can find your creations. If you are using a Hambo image, add Hambo as a keyword too!














Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Kids Inspire Us!

It's the middle of the month, and we are ALL ABOUT KIDS in September!

The Bacon Bits have some super fun designs to share with you today in different styles -- so there is something for everyone!

First, take a look at Jane's adorable CAS (Clean and Simple) baby announcement using Egg Pig - 2152:
Isn't that cute with the little tag?

Next up is Jeannie's darling froggy card using Frog Boy:
I love the paper she used and that adorable little green button!

Judy created a one-layer CAS card using Roller Bunny - 4517 and Take Flight - 452:
Love the clouds and the whimsical grass. 

And finally Lyn used a favorite-of mine digital set called Orange/Yam Kids:

Isn't her coloring fabulous? 

We hope you will join the us in this month's ALL ABOUT KIDS Hambo Hoedown Challenge! Check out the original challenge post HERE for more Bacon Bits inspiration and to read all about the PRIZES! Be sure to have your entry added by midnight Central time on Setpember 30th! Link your challenge entries using the button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1405 as your keyword. Using a Hambo image? Add Hambo as a keyword too!

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Winners!! HUMOR ME CHALLENGE

Well, "tomorrow" certainly took its time --- as I forgot to post the winners for the HUMOR ME Challenge!!

Congratulations to:
5. Myrna Sweet 

and
2. Deonna B 
for their fab funny cards! 

Myrna's use of pattern and color blocking with Hambo's REPTILE digital image and the inside of her card made me giggle! Deonna's terrific coloring and use of texture - plus the crabby sentiment had me smiling too!

Congratulations! Contact Monica at info@hambostamps.com for your prizes!

COME PLAY ALONG in the KIDS Challenge happening NOW!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

It's All About Kids!

hambohoedownbuttonIt's the first Wednesday of the month and that means it is time for a Hambo Hoedown! As usual, this Hoedown will last for a month (until September 30th at midnight CST). 

The theme is all about KIDS!
Show us your designs for KIDS - any occasion!
You can use any company's image for this challenge but if you have a Hambo image, why not use it? If you don't have a Hambo image, feel free to grab a freebie.
The two winners of the challenge will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi storeYou can enter this challenge once with a non-Hambo image or as many times as you would like if you are using Hambo images...

What do the Bacon Bits have to inspire you this week? Take a look:
Lyn using Space Boy
Jeannie using Toy Chest
Judy using Sand Box Dino & Hugs Sand Kisses

Jane using Tiara

Please link your challenge entries using the button below. If you are uploading to an online gallery, use HamboHoedown1405 as your keyword. Using a Hambo image? Add Hambo as a keyword too!

Winners for HUMOR ME (August challenge) will be posted tomorrow!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Humor Us - Mid-month Inspiration

hambohoedownbuttonI know it is hard to believe but August is half way over - where is the time going?? Since it's the third Wednesday of the month, how about some mid-month inspiration for the August Hoedown! 

You still have PLENTY of time to jump in. Just create your card by September 3rd at midnight with the theme HUMOR US!!
REMEMBER - You can use any company's image for this challenge but if you use a Hambo image, you can enter this challenge as many times as you would like. All others can enter once.
There will be two winners of the challenge; each will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi store

Now let's see what the Bacon Bits have to inspire you with this week...


Jeannie using Fish Birds

Jane using Sweat Hog - 4120

Lyn using Skunk HCL025

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Winners of Christmas in July Challenge

Did you think we forgot? (haha! - I did, but the other Bacon Bits kept me on task.) Thanks so much for joining us for the Christmas in July Challenge. There were so many wonderful entries! 

Our winners for this challenge are:



Using Pig Tangle this fellow looks like it will take him until Christmas to get untangled from that mess - but he is a cutie!
and 




This little guy looks like he'll stay warm for the holidays!



Congrats ladies!!  Contact Monica at info@hambostamps.com


Don't forget to join us for the August "HUMOR US" Challenge!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Humor Me!!

hambohoedownbuttonIt's the first Wednesday of the month and that means it is time for a Hambo Hoedown! As usual, this Hoedown will last for a month (until September 3rd at midnight.) The theme is HUMOR US!! This theme is a perfect one for Hambo images - there are some great ones!!
You can use any company's image for this challenge but if you have a Hambo image, why not use it? If you don't have a Hambo image, feel free to grab a freebie.
The two winners of the challenge will receive a free digi of their choice from the Hambo digi storeYou can enter this challenge once with a non-Hambo image or as many times as you would like if you are using Hambo images...

Now let's see what the Bacon Bits have to inspire you this week...
Jane using Laughing

Jeannie using Cupcake Rain

Lyn using Balloon Thing and Balloon Cost

PS - Check in tomorrow to see the winner of the Christmas in July Challenge!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Christmas in July Mid-Month Inspiration

We are halfway through the Hoedown Christmas in July Challenge, and we are loving what you've showed us so far!  If you're looking for a bargain remember there's a 25% discount on ALL Christmas & Winter stamps -- rubber and digital!!!  Hurry on over to the Shop!

 Jeannie - Turtles

 Jane - Skyline

Lyn - Manger

 Here is the link back to the main post, and remember;
 There are TWO free digital images up for grabs!