The Pink Elephant

Thanks so much for joining us!

Thank you for a fantastic PINK Year!!

Challenges begin on Mondays at 12 AM EST and close on Sundays at 12 midnight EST
If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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The Pink Elephant - TPE 127

2011-11-28T00:30:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!!

Hope you had a marvelous weekend!

Are you ready to get back into the swing of things with another TPE Challenge?!!?

Okay...they's roll!!

This week's challenge is a

Color Inspiration Photo Challenge

I found this adorable photo on Pinterest and just knew I had to use it for color inspiration! It's so cute...and Yummy!!

Our wonderful Sponsor this week is

Simply Betty Stamps

One lucky, randomly drawn winner will get 3 of Betty's Fun digi stamps

The Pink Elephant Designers

worked with Betty's latest release:

Teen Scene Kitchen Fun

Lori

Sheri

Joy

Kadie

Frances

Hannah

Joni

Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on Mondays at 12 AM EST and close onSundays at 12 midnight EST
If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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The Pink Elephant - TPE126

2011-11-21T00:01:00.006-05:00

Hi TPE Friends!

We hope you had a great weekend!

This week's theme at TPE is

Giving Thanks

(Just create a card, project, scrap page,
anything you are thankful for,
whatever you

like with a Thankful Theme)

We all have so much to be thankful for and we are certainly very thankful
that you all stop by week after week and join in the TPE Fun!

Thank you very much!!

While all the TPE Girls enjoy a little break this week...they
have left you some thankful goodies to inspire!!

Have a great Thanksgiving to all who will be celebrating!
To all who will not be celebrating...Have a Great Week!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Frances Rodriguez

Kadie Ensley

Just in case you'd like to add a link to something you are
thankful for or a thankful card or project you've made, we have added Inlinkz below:
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The Pink Elephant - TPE125

2011-11-14T00:01:00.020-05:00

This week's challenge is
"Embossing"

(You just need to create a card/project
with Heat Embossing OR Dry Embossing OR Both)

Our fabulous sponsor is
My Favorite Things

One lucky random winner will win a
$25 Gift Certificate to
My Favorite Things!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Lori Boyd

Joni Wilson

Hannah Boyd

Lisa Rohrer

Thanks so much for joining us!

The Pink Elephant - TPE124

2011-11-07T00:01:00.011-05:00

This weeks challenge is
"Gift Tags"

Our fabulous sponsor is
Whimsie Doodles

Whimsie Doodles is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog, where we also post challenges and tutorials.

One lucky random winner will win a
$10 Gift Certificate to
Whimsie Doodles!!

and

As a special treat for The Pink Elephant fans - use the discount code PinkEle10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today.

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Lori Boyd

Joni Wilson

Frances Rodriguez
Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE123

2011-10-31T00:01:00.010-04:00

This weeks challenge is
"Distressing"!!

You just need to create a card/project using a "Distressing" technique.

Our fabulous sponsor is
Clear Dollar Stamps!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$15 Gift Certificate to
Clear Dollar Stamps!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Joy Stagg

Kadie Ensley
Joni Wilson

The Pink Elephant - TPE122

2011-10-24T00:01:00.012-04:00

This weeks challenge is a
SKETCH!!

Our fabulous sponsor this week is
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!!

One lucky random winner will win
3 Digital Images of your choice
from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Frances Rodriguez

Kadie EnsleySheri Gilson

Joni Wilson

Thanks so much for joining us!

The Pink Elephant - TPE121

2011-10-17T00:01:00.017-04:00

This weeks challenge is
"Scoring"!!

You just need to create a card/project using a "Scoring" technique. You can use either decorative scoring or scoring used to create a project (other than just a standard fold on a card!).

Our fabulous sponsor this week is
Scor-Pal!!

One lucky random winner will win a
Scor-Buddy!!
Thanks so much Scor-Pal!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Kadie Ensley

Joni Wilson

Frances Rodriguez

Lisa Rohrer

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

Katie's Miracle - PLEASE HELP

2011-10-15T12:18:00.000-04:00

I am writing this morning about and for Katie Renz you can meet her HERE on her Card blog and HERE on her Family Blog.

Many of you may know that she has a wonderful husband, 3 beautiful little boys, that she is a super Mommy and way talented crafter...she also has Stage 4 Gastric Cancer.

Today, her husband wrote an update on her blog. This is so sad, my heart is broken and my thoughts have been consumed with her and her family. I am continuing to pray for Katie's Miracle!!!!!

I hope will join me!

I was asked at the start of the year to design a stamp for Katie, I did and ended up getting an email from her telling me how much she loved it. Thank You Katie! She said it really was her boys. She was so very very sweet and very appreciative! Sooooo, I wanted to do a HUGE push of this image for her babies!! I told her we were going to do this and that forever this stamp would be theirs!! It just so happens that her 2 little guys have a birthday on the 19th of November and her big boy has one on the 1st of December. I would LOVE to bless them with a wonderful birthday and Christmas, so that Kevin and Katie do not have to think of worry about that!!

or if you'd like to donate what you wish:

_________All donations will receive a random image__________

THANK YOU!

If ANY of you would like to help spread the word on EVERY forum, blog, etc etc you can think of then the proceeds will go to The Renz Family...I and I know they would be so appreciate that we are helping to wrap her boys with our love and care.

I also wanted to ask everyone to make a card with their image and mail it to Katie (her boys), so if you would like to...the address is below. This what she wrote on one of my posts about a card I made:

Katie Renz said...Hi Lori,

I absolutely adore this image! It is one of my absolute favorites of all the donated images :) Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I also wanted to let you know that I've received numerous cards with this image and they have all been so cute!

so I know she would love it!!

P.O. Box 5913

Bellingham, Washington
98227-5913

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for supporting and loving Katie and her Family!

PLEASE keep Praying for Katie's Miracle!!

Tons of Love and Many Blessings-
LORi BOYD

When you donate feel free to link below in Inlinkz for a chance to win!

I will give away 2 $50 Gift Certificates to BLD to
2 randomly drawn donators!

The Pink Elephant - TPE120

2011-10-10T00:01:00.018-04:00

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project taking inspiration from the photo. You can use the colors, theme, a single element, etc. from the picture.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is
Cheryl Alger of Sassy Cheryl's Digis!!

One lucky random winner will win a

$5 Gift Certificate to
the Sassy Cheryl's Digi Store!!
Thanks Cheryl!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Kadie Ensley
Joni Wilson

Frances Rodriguez

Lisa Rohrer

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE119

2011-10-03T00:01:00.023-04:00

This week we are challenging you to a
"Trick or Treat" Theme!!

We can't wait to see all your Spooky & Fun Halloween Cards & Projects!!

TPE News:
Today is the start of the NEW Fall DT term here at TPE!! First, we have a sad goodbye and would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful and talented teammate, Margie Cortina!! Thank you so much for all your fabulous creations and we wish you all the best on all your exciting new adventures!!

Next, we would like to introduce our 2 newest members to the TPE family!!
These ladies are great friends of ours and now...we get to design with them!!

Please join us in welcoming:

Joy Stagg

and

Kadie Ensley

Welcome Ladies!! We are super excited to have you here!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Joy Stagg

Frances Rodriguez

Kadie Ensley
Joni Wilson

Lisa Rohrer

Lori Boyd

The Pink Elephant - TPE118

2011-09-26T00:01:00.022-04:00

This week we are challenging you to pick one of
Ella's Girls cards to CASE!!

You will pick one of the below cards to copy...you can use the same color scheme, copy the sketch/design or even use the same image or the same company of the image used. It's totally up to you and we can't wait to see what you come up with!! Have FUN!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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The Pink Elephant - TPE117

2011-09-19T00:32:00.002-04:00

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project taking inspiration from the photo. You can use the colors, theme, a single element, etc. from the picture.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is
Arielle Gordon of Wax Fruit Company!!

One lucky random winner will win a

$15 Gift Certificate to
the Wax Fruit Company store!!
Thanks Arielle!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE116

2011-09-12T13:14:00.000-04:00

This week we are challenging with a
"Vintage Theme"

Our Wonderful Sponsor is
Lisa Hjulberg of The Craft's Meow

One lucky random winner will win a

TCM Stamp Set of your choice
from The Craft's Meow Store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

New images at By LORi Designs

2011-09-06T10:58:00.002-04:00

A few new images at
BY LORi Designs
I hope you all had a great weekend and a marvelous Monday!

Well, I have been working on a few new images...images with a Halloween theme!
I'd like to introduce...
Puddle Jumper Peek & Boo...she's all girl from the top of her bow to the bottom of her eyelet sheet and he's 100% boy & thinks his Frankenstein Bucket is pretty neat,
Baby Grace is peeking out from behind her punkins, Mummy Marvin is ready to roll and Sweet lil' Witchy Prue is dying to show you her pet spiders, Spot and Lou...Oh and of course her cat, Winston too!

I have been begging my husband, Eric to draw something that I can to pop into the shop!
He's not the cutesy, stick figure type of guy...he draws more realistic figures, like his comic book Super Heroes, the kids, etc! Well, the other night I handed him a piece of paper and a pencil and said "Please draw me something Halloween-y Cute for my shop!"
He did.
That's how we got...
Frank & Drac
the 2 little monsters who have joined our pack!
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Halloween Treats

Limited Time Only
$15

You can purchase the images HERE at the By LORi Designs Digi Shop.
You always find our new images HERE on the What's New? Page.

You will be able to purchase this bundle until Saturday at 12 noon!
Hope you like them!!

Hannah has a few new Bug & Roo images that she will be releasing soon!
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Hugs & Blessings -
LORi BOYD

Every Bundle Order gets FREE Halloween Sentiments

The Pink Elephant - TPE115

2011-09-05T00:01:00.023-04:00

This week we are challenging with a
"SKETCH"

Our Wonderful Sponsor is
Tickled Pink Stamps!!

One lucky random winner will win a

3 Digital Images of your choice
from the Tickled Pink Line!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Joni Wilson

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

Paper Piecing tutorial

2011-08-30T08:09:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone and a very happy Tuesday to you all!
It's Joni here, to share a fun technique that I love using. Paper Piecing is a great alternative to coloring, especially when you want an image to have patterns as part of the design. For today's tutorial, I am using an image from The Greeting Farm named Fleur Anya. {This week's TPE Paper Piecing challenge happens to be sponsored by this wonderful company too!}

First, choose an image that has a nice area to paper piece. You want to avoid little edges and lines, as it can be quite tedious to cut around. Stamp (or print) your image:

Next step, color in the areas that will not be pieced over. This is where you have a bit more leeway if you color outside of your lines, as the designer papers will cover any mistakes!

Now take that same image and stamp or print it on a patterned piece of paper, it is a bit hard to see but it is on that black and white paper to the left:

Trim around the edges as best as you can, then adhere it directly on to the image...voila! Now Anya has a pretty printed dress:

I made a handful of these cards for an SCS swap that I was in:

And here is the final result:

Now it's your turn to show us some fun paper piecing creations! Be sure to link up your work using ANY image {here} on this post for your chance to win a 4x6 set from The Greeting Farm. Thank you so much for coming by today, have a wonderful week!

The Pink Elephant - TPE114

2011-08-29T00:01:00.019-04:00

This week we are challenging you to use
"Paper Piecing"
on your cards & projects!!

Our Wonderful Sponsor is
The Greeting Farm!!

One lucky random winner will win a

4x6 Stamp Set of your choice
from The Greeting Farm Store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Joni Wilson

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE113

2011-08-22T00:01:00.017-04:00

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project
using the photo as inspiration!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
_____________________________

Joni Wilson

Frances Rodriguez

Margie Cortina

T ina Quinata

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE112

2011-08-15T01:15:00.003-04:00

This week we are challenging you to use
"Stitching"
on your cards & projects!!
(You can use either real or faux stitching)

Our Sponsor is
Christy Croll of Tiddly Inks!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$10 Gift Certificate to the Tiddly Inks Store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Sheri Gilson

Lysa Rohrer

Margie Cortina

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE111

2011-08-08T00:01:00.023-04:00

This weeks challenge is a
"Butterfly" Theme!!

(You just need to include a butterfly on your card/project)

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
_____________________________

Sheri Gilson

Margie Cortina

Frances Rodriguez

Hannah Boyd

Lori Boyd

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE110

2011-08-02T18:58:00.003-04:00

This week is a

SKETCH Challenge!!

Our sponsor is
Jessica Knutsen of
There She Goes Clear Stamps!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$25 Gift Certificate to the There She Goes Clear Stamp Store!!

A little TPE News:
We'd like to take this time to say a huge Thank You to our wonderful and talented teammate, Arielle Gordon. She has some fun things coming up, some new adventures in the craft world and has decided to move on from TPE. This is her last challenge, so please leave her a little sweet bon voyage!
We wish her nothing but the best in all she does...Thanks for a great year Arielle!!
We love ya Girl!!!
Big Hugs & Blessings!!!

The Pink Elephant Designers
Ella's Girls

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Margie Cortina

Frances Rodriguez

Joni Wilson

Sheri Gilson

Hannah Boyd

Arielle H Gordon

Tina Quinata

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close one later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE109

2011-07-25T00:01:00.020-04:00

This week is a

"Fun in the Sun" theme Challenge!!

We can't wait to see all your FUN summertime inspired creations!!

Our Sponsor is
Whimsie Doodles!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$10 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles Store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Margie Cortina

Frances Rodriguez

Hannah Boyd

Lori Boyd

The Pink Elephant - TPE108

2011-07-18T01:24:00.002-04:00

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project
using the photo as inspiration!!

Our sponsor is
Pixie Dust Studios!!

One lucky random winner will win
THREE digis
from Pixie Dust Studio!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Sheri Gilson

Lysa Rohrer

Frances Rodriguez

Margie Cortina

Hannah Boyd

Lori Boyd

Arielle H Gordon

The Pink Elephant - TPE107

2011-07-11T12:00:00.003-04:00

This week we are challenging you to use
"FELT"
on your cards & projects!!

(Use your imaginations, you just need to have
felt incorporated somewhere on your creations)

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Sheri Gilson

Frances Rodriguez

Lysa Rohrer

Arielle H Gordon

Margie Cortina

The Pink Elephant - TPE106

2011-07-04T00:53:00.001-04:00

This week is a Color Challenge!!

Use Red, White & Blue
on your cards & projects!!

This weeks sponsor is
Fred She Said!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$20 Gift Certificate to the Fred She Said Store!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Frances Rodriguez

Lysa Rohrer

Arielle H Gordon

Sheri Gilson

Hannah Boyd

Margie Cortina

Arielle (better late than never) Gordon

The Pink Elephant - TPE105

2011-06-27T00:00:00.012-04:00

This weeks challenge is a SKETCH!! Lori has created this
super fun sketch for us to play with!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
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Sheri Gilson

Lysa Rohrer

The Pink Elephant - TPE104

2011-06-20T00:01:00.021-04:00

Theme Challenge:

"Join the Circus"

This weeks Sponsor is
Pink Cat Studio Digi Stamps!!

The Design Team had the honor of playing with Melissa's NEW Clown images that were released earlier this month!! They were perfect for this weeks Circus theme!!
Thanks Melissa!!

One lucky random winner will win
FIVE digis of your choice!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls

_____________________________

Frances Rodriguez

Lysa Rohrer

Sheri Gilson

Lori Boyd

Margie Cortina

Arielle H Gordon

The Pink Elephant - TPE103

2011-06-13T01:11:00.004-04:00

3 Patterned Paper, 2 Buttons, 1 Punch & Ribbon

This weeks sponsor is
Heather Lee-Reppen of Paper Pretties!!

One lucky random winner will receive
the Hang In There Stamp Set!!

The design team had the honor of working with some of Paper Pretties digital images.
Thank you Heather!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls

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Frances Rodriguez

Lysa Rohrer

Sheri Gilson

Margie Cortina

Hannah Boyd

Arielle H Gordon

Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close one week later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE102

2011-06-06T00:01:00.028-04:00

"Here Comes the Bride"

This weeks sponsor is our very own
Lori Boyd of By LORi Designs!!

Ella's Girls are not only showcasing the sweet & adorable
Bride & Groom image from BLD's Sugar Sticks Collection but ONE lucky random winner will receive this set!!
Thanks Lori!!

TPE NEWS

As of today, TPE is going back to being a WEEKLY Challenge!! YAY!!

We would also like to introduce our 3 newest members of the TPE family!!
These 3 ladies are great friends of ours and now...we get to design with them!!

Please join us in welcoming:

Frances Rodriguez

Lysa Rohrer

Margie Cortina

Welcome Ladies!! We are so excited to have you here!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls

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Lysa

Thanks so much for joining us!!

Challenges begin on Mondays
and Close on Sundays
at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE, but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

The Pink Elephant - TPE101

2011-05-29T23:33:00.003-04:00

"Teacher Gifts"

This weeks sponsor is our very own,
Joni Wilson of Inktegrity!!

Joni has put together a FABULOUS prize package!!
One lucky randomly drawn winner will win the following FIVE digi sets!!
Thanks Joni!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls

_____________________________

Silvia Rodriguez

Arielle H Gordon

Lori Boyd

The Pink Elephant - TPE100

2011-05-16T00:15:00.004-04:00

"Favorite Color Combo, Polka Dots and Crinkle Ribbon"

Our super fabulous sponsor this challenge is our very own
Trudi Wilbur.
Trudi has been with The Pink Elephant since day 1.
She is a sweet friend and a talented designer.
Trudi has recently started her own shop.
The Pink Petal Designs
Her launch product is her beautiful handmade ribbon!!
Available in a fantasic array of colors!

It's gorgeous and all the TPE Girls were blessed to work with some
and have showcased it on their cards.

Trudi is offering a great sale:
Buy 3 Get 1 Free (Code: MAYFREE) Expires 5/31
Challenge Prize: 3 Ribbons of Winners Choice

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls

_____________________________

Joni Wilson

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Thanks so much for joining us!
Challenges begin on
Mondays at 12 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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A TPE Tutorial

2011-05-11T21:18:00.000-04:00

Hello ladies! I'm back again after taking a break to be with family these past couple months. I've got a couple quick easy tutorials to share with you today using hand dyed crinkle ribbon. I am sponsoring the upcoming TPE challenge on monday where the girls will be using some of my hand dyed ribbon which I sell on my website the pink petal designs.

I love how easy this ribbon is to work with, it has been my go to ribbon for awhile now and the fact that I have a TON of colors really helps too! This first technique shows you how to gather your ribbon.

You'll want to tie a knot in one end of the ribbon.

Then on the other end start to fray the edge a bit

Pull a few of the center threads and start pulling working your way down to the other end of the ribbon.

Now you have a piece of gathered ribbon to use on your card or project.

This next tutorial is rather elementary, well to me at least :) I thought I would share it with you though since I have found while teaching classes it's not so elementary :) Here is how you tie a double bow.

Hold the ribbon with the end in the middle of your fingers

Wrap the ribbon loosely around three fingers. Go around your fingers twice for a double bow or three times for a triple. Then snip the end of the ribbon.

Now carefully take the loops from your fingers and lay them on a short piece of ribbon.

Tie your loops together in the middle, now you have your bow! You will need to play around with it some and you may need to trim up the ends too.

Here's my card using both these techniques.

And my last little tutorial is super easy. For this all you have to do is put down a strip of adhesive where you want the ribbon to go.

Then starting from one end lay the ribbon down while you sort of crinkle or bunch it onto the adhesive. This is what you'll end up with.

And here is the finished card.

I hope you try some of these out and be sure to stop back monday to see what the design team girls have created!

The Pink Elephant - TPE99

2011-05-02T12:00:00.003-04:00

This week we are challenging you with a FUN Sketch!!

Our Sponsor is our very own super talented
Lori Boyd of By LORI Designs!!

Lori will be awarding one lucky randomly drawn winner a
$10 Gift Certificate for BLD!!

As a special treat today...we not only got to play with Lori's Super Duper adorable images but
we have a couple Special Friends joining us from the By LORi Design Team!!

Jen Shults

Kadie Ensley

The Pink Elephant Designers
Ella's Girls
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Silvia Rodriguez

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Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on

Mondays at 10 AM EST

and

close 2 weeks later on

Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,

but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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Some TPE News!!

2011-04-27T11:35:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone!!

I hope you are all having a blessed day!!

I have some special news to share with you today!

As some of you may know I have had some health issues this year that has prevented me from doing too much here at The Pink Elephant. My wonderful friend and teammate, Sheri Gilson hopped in and has been helping behind the scenes for some time now!!

Not only is her work superb and adorable...always neat, clean eye candy...she is also VERY

depenable and organized!

I can't say enough good about Sheri!

I am so thankful and honored to have her as a friend...God truly blessed me with her love and friendship!

I consider her one of my most treasured sister friends!!

That being said...asking Sheri to be a co-owner of TPE made perfect sense!!!

So I asked her.

She said YES!!

Wooo Hooooo!!

Please join me in congratulating the newest owner of The Pink Elephant...SHERi GiLSON!

Thanks so much Sheri...you you sweet friend!!!

Hug & Blessingss-

LORi

The Pink Elephant - TPE98

2011-04-18T03:03:00.002-04:00

The Pink Elephant Designers
Ella's Girls
_____________________________

Joni Wilson

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Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on

Mondays at 10 AM EST

and

close 2 weeks later on

Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,

but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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New Images at BY LORi Designs

2011-04-14T22:14:00.000-04:00

We have a few more images for you...a little pre Easter treat!!

You can find all the new Lollipops HERE!

Hope you like them!!

TPE Challenge 96 Winners

2011-04-05T10:00:00.007-04:00

Thank you for playing along with our challenge!

We love seeing all your amazing talent!

sherryann

Terrie

Angela

Allemaal

Iwona

Our randomly drawn winner of the Whimsie Doodle Digis is:

14. Brook

Congrats Everyone and Thank You for joining us!!

Brook please email Sheri at:

sheri_gilson(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

to claim your prize.

The Pink Elephant - TPE97

2011-04-04T11:29:00.001-04:00

"Easter"

Our fabulous sponsor this week is

The Wax Fruit Company is owned by our good friend and DT member, Arielle Gordon.

Arielle has a fun unique style and her lovely nature digital images are a real treat!

You'll have to hop over and take a peek at all the WFC Goodies!!

Arielle will be awarding one lucky randomly drawn winner a
$20 Gift Certificate for WFC!
YAY!!
Thanks Arielle!

Be Inspired by Ella's Girls

Winners for Challenge 96 will be announced tomorrow!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

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Challenges begin on
Mondays at 10 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.
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The Pink Elephant - TPE96

2011-03-20T13:00:00.007-04:00

This weeks SKETCH was created for us by Joni Wilson.
Thanks Joni!!

Melyssa Connolly of Whimsie Doodles is our

wonderful sponsor for the next two weeks!!

One lucky randomly drawn winner will receive TWO Digital Images from
Whimsie Doodles March Release!!

Special Discount Offer:
A special offer for TPE Fans - use the discount code MM10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today*.

The Pink Elephant Designers
Ella's Girls
_____________________________

Sheri Gilson

Kimmy Jaster

Beatriz Guzman

___________________________________________
Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on
Mondays at 10 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST
If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.
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Butterfly Garland Tutorial

2011-03-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone! I've got another little tutorial for you all today. Here in Wisconsin we are finally getting a little taste of spring and the snow is starting to melt. I decided I needed a little spring project to help brighten my home so I cut some butterflies with my cricut. I got the butterflies from online to use with my Sure Cuts A Lot program. I cut the butterflies in 2 different sizes of 3 different styles out of some Basic Grey paper.

After I got all the butterflies cut I paired them up and adhered them together.

Next I punched 2 holes in each one so I could run the ribbon through. I didn't use double sided paper so I ended up putting a set of butterflies back to back as I ran my ribbon through.

Here's what it looks like all put together. (Sorry the photo isn't so great it was hard to find a spot to photograph it at night :) )You can dress it up some more with ribbon tied between each butterfly or you could add some buttons to it too. I haven't decided yet where I'm going to put my garland, I may add more to hang it from the fireplace mantle or across the window.

If you make some sort of garland I'd love to see what you've made. You could even try some other shapes like flowers or stars. Have fun with it!

The Pink Elephant - TPE95

2011-03-07T10:00:00.051-05:00

"Spring Time"

Claudia Harvey of Claudia & Co is our wonderful

sponsor for the next two weeks!!

One lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a

$10 Gift Certificate from Claudia & Co!!

All of Ella's Girls have used

Puddle Jumper Charlotte and Ezra

digi images by artist...Lori Boyd

The Pink Elephant Designers
Ella's Girls
_______________________

Joni Wilson

Jennifer Hagfeldt

Kimmy Jaster

Bea Guzman

Sheri Gilson

Angela Muir

Lori Boyd

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Silvia Rodriguez

Krista Van Tol

Arielle H Gordon

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Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on
Mondays at 10 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST
If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.
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Paper Casting Tutorial

2011-03-03T23:04:00.005-05:00

Want to try a fun little technique on your cards and projects? Give paper casting a try.

The supplies you will need is your cuttlebug and an embossing folder or a stamp, a spray bottle with water in it, Glimmer Mist, and toilet paper (paper towel will work too).

First, tear off about 8 or 10 sheets of toilet paper depending how thick your toilet paper is and how thick you want your image and stack them.

Spritz the toilet paper on both sides until it is nice and damp, I kind of smoosh the layers so they stick together.

Place your toilet paper in your embossing folder like you would a piece of paper and run it through the Cuttlebug. Warning, when you run it through it will squeeze water out so you might want a towel handy to wipe it up. If you don't wish to use your Cuttlebug you can just take a stamp, have it so the image is facing you then push the toilet paper into the image, work around the edges of the image with your fingers but try not to tear it. Here is a piece that I ran through my Cuttlebug.

While the toilet paper is still damp pull the edges around the image with your fingers.

Now, you can let your paper casted image dry completely then spritz/color it later or you can spray it right away and then let it dry. You can color your image other ways too like chalks and I would think perfect pearls brushed over it would be really pretty too. Here's my image which I spritzed with a light pink spray.

Here is a flower I did with a stamp.

Now your image is ready to use. One thing I have found with these is a tape runner doesn't work very well, it just pulls away that one layer of toilet paper and a liquid adhesive just just absorbs into the paper casting so the easiest way to attach it is with something like brads or clips or even staples.

Here is a card I made using a bicycle stamp for my paper casted image which was sprayed with a dark blue mister.

If you give this technique a try I'd love to see what you make, just leave a link to it in the comments! I may do some more playing with this technique and show you some more finished products with my paper casted images.

The Pink Elephant - TPE94

2011-02-21T10:00:00.027-05:00

"Buttons, Lace & Ribbon"

Anita Be Stampin is our wonderful sponsor for the next two weeks!!

One lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a $15 Gift Certificate from Anita Be Stampin!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

Ella's Girls
_______________________

Silvia Rodriguez

Sheri Gilson

Kimmy Jaster

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Beatriz Guzman

Jennifer Hagfeldt

Angela Muir

Joni Wilson

The Pink Elephant - TPE93

2011-02-07T12:00:00.015-05:00

"Be My Valentine"

Ella's Girls
TPE Designers

Bea Guzman

Angela Muir

Joni Wilson

Arielle Gordon

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Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on

Mondays at 10 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST
If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,
but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.
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Candle Box Tutorial

2011-01-31T00:00:00.001-05:00

I was visiting my favorite Bath and Body Works last week when I stumbled across these little candles. My first thought was, those look like SU colors. Then, I thought "And I bet the would fit inside a 1 3/4" circle punch!" Yea, I know, I'm a little crazy. This is how I think these days! The best part was that they were 3/$5. So I scooped some up and brought them home!

I came up with a cute little box to hold them!

They were too big for the circle punch, but perfect for the scallop punch!

So, I came up with a tutorial because I knew you would want to know how to make them! And, they are super simple!

You will need:

CS 6 1/2" X 10 3/4"

CS 3" X 5"

Pattern Paper

Pom Pom Trim (or whatever you have)

Score Tool

Large Scallop Punch

Scallop Edge Punch

Sticky Strip

Stamps I used: Bring on the Cake, Build a Cupcake

Ink I used: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo

Score your large CS piece:

Long side- 1 3/4", 4 3/4", 6 1/2", 9 1/2"

Short Side- 1 3/4", 4 3/4"

Fold all the lines so you have crisp edges. Cut off the pieces as shown above. The end on the right is the side with the 1 1/4" edge.

Snip the fold lines up to the other fold line as shown above.

Fold up the sides and adhere with sticky strip.

Once you have folded the sides up, this is what it will look like.

Score your smaller piece of CS at 1" and 4 ". Make some tick marks to show the middle points so you can line up your punch.

Using the large Scallop Circle Punch, punch out a center circle.

Fold the sides down so that it looks like a little table. place Sticky Strip on the side pieces.

Slide it down into your box.

Cut a piece of DSP 2 7/8" X 2 7/8". Also, cut two pieces of DSP 3"X 1". Scallop on long side of the two smaller pieces and fold in half.

Adhere your smaller pieces to the inside of the lid. These will be hanging over the edge when the box is closed. Adhere the other piece on top of these to make the inside look pretty. I also stamped a sentiment, punched it out and placed it here.

Decorate the outside with DSP. I also placed a scalloped piece on the bottom edge of the lid. I also place this fun pom pom trim to cover up the edge.

Decorate your lid! Tie a ribbon around the box to keep it closed. You could also use Velcro or a glue dot here if you didn't want to use ribbon.

And there you have it! The possibilities are endless! There are many choices when it comes to the candles. You could decorate your box according to the candle's flavor. I thought these would make nice coworker gifts, party favors, or maybe even hold a small cupcake!

Here are some of the ones I made! I used Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.

This candle was Mojito flavor so I had to use this cute little drink glass!

The cupcake punch and the new birthday set called Bring on the Cake, are also perfect for the candles!

So, run over to BBW! Scoop up some of their new candles and then make sure you come back here and show me what you come up with! Have fun!

The Pink Elephant - TPE92

2011-01-24T01:00:00.002-05:00

Red, Brown and Pink

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful and fabulously adorable

BABY BUDS

Baby Buds is owned by my dear sweet and talented friend, Krista VanTol and her
equally sweet Momma, MaryAnne. Mary Anne is the artist behind the Baby Buds!!
Krista is not only a treasured member of TPE, she
is truly an awesome friend and I am so thankful for her friendship!! Love you Girl!!

If you haven't had the pleasure of coloring a cute little Baby Bud, then you are missing out, so please hop over the the Baby Bud Shop and grab you some of those sweeties!!
Believe me you won't be disappointed!!
Pure CUTENESS!!

One randomly drawn winner will receive 3 free digis...YAY!!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

____________Ella's Girls_____________

Krista Van Tol

Beatriz Farquhar Guzman

Sheri Gilson

Silvia Rodriguez

Jennifer Hagfeldt

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Arielle Gordon

Here are our fabulous winners for Challenge 91.
Thanks so much for the awesome participation!!
We LOVE seeing all your great creations!!

Top Card

Cyndi Bundy

Fab 5

Donette B.

Calypso

Elizabeth

Davi

Pat Sgt

Congratulations Girls!!

The randomly drawn winner of the
$10 By LORi Designs Gift Certificate
is:
Nikki (Little Ted)

Congrats Nikki!!
Please email Lori @:
ourboyds5(at)aol(dot)com
with your digi choices!!

By LORi Designs Shop

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Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges begin on

Mondays at 10 AM EST
and
close 2 weeks later on
Sundays at 12 midnight EST

If you upload your card to SCS, PCP or any other gallery please use keyword TPE,

but also add a link to it in Inlinkz (please show a photo of your card) so we are sure to see it.

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The Pink Elephant - TPE #91

2011-01-10T10:00:00.019-05:00

Happy 2011 TPE Friends!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Break!!

It's hard to get back into the swing of things once we take a break, so we

are hoping that you find this challenge fun and inspiring!!

Pink, Orange and Aqua

Our sponsor this week is our very own Lori Boyd.
She has recently started a digi company called
By LORi Designs

There you will find digital stamps of her
Puddle Jumpers, Lollipops and Sugar Sticks images.

Her and her Design Team will be introducing a few new cuties on Wednesday.
They plan on celebrating with a blog hop...so be sure to join them on the 12th.

One randomly drawn winner on this challenge
will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to spend at By LORi Designs

Good Luck and Happy Crafting!!

The Pink Elephant Designers

____________Ella's Girls_____________

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Debbie used Presley Lollipop.

Silvia Rodriguez

Silvia used Princess Chloe Puddle Jumper.

Sheri used Evie from the Bug & Roo Line at BLD by Hannah Boyd.