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Saturday, August 25, 2012

The Cameo Spotlight Challenge #2

open to interpretation: could be back to school, birthday or anniversary

Helpful tips: Even though the theme is numbers doesn't mean you have to cut out numbers with the Silhouette Cameo. You could use stickers or stamp out numbers and then cut out a shaped card or background design for example. Don't forget sketch pens and print and cut are great options as well. (If you missed the winner's announcement please scroll down to the previous post.)

Now for the design team's interpretation of the numbers challenge!






Now it's your turn to show us what you can create with your Silhouette Cameo or SD. We look forward to seeing your card or tag projects in the SPOTLIGHT!

Important: Before you create your card or tag please read the instructions on how to play along. Click HERE to go to the How to Play page.

UPDATE: We now have a Cameo Spotlight Facebook Group! We'd love for you to join us to chat about cardmaking and to share some of your projects.

This is a two week long challenge, the InLinkz will close at 12 noon (EDT) on September 5. We'll announce the winners of the challenge on September 8 at 9 a.m. (EDT) The new challenge will begin an hour later at 10 a.m. (EDT).


The Cameo Spotlight Challenge #1 Winners

We're thrilled with the turn out of players in our first challenge here at The Cameo Spotlight! We wish we could award everyone with a badge but then it wouldn't be much of a challenge, now would it? So please keep playing and challenging yourself to reach your creative potential. We'll be here to cheer you on!!! Don't forget to visit the winner's blogs to say hi and check out their cards in more detail.

The winner of the TCS#1 challenge and making her Cameo Appearance is:

28. Shelly M.
Grab your Standing Ovation winner's badge to display on your blog!
(Blinkie version HERE)
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Let's also give a round of applause to the Best Supporting winners:

17. Diana Fisher

18. Terri
21. Chrissy

23. suelesley
Grab your Best Supporting winner's badge to display on your blog!
(Blinkie version HERE)

Thanks so much to everyone that played along! We've enjoyed seeing your creations!!!

We'll be back with challenge #2 at 10 a.m. (EDT)!

Saturday, August 11, 2012

The Cameo Spotlight Challenge #1

Welcome to our very first challenge!

The Designers have been divided into 2 teams. For the first challenge both teams are participating. In future challenges you will see the teams alternating between challenges. You may also see some or all of the designers from the other team joining in. Team 1 is up first for this challenge.

Let the show begin!!!


Now it's your turn to show us what you can create with your Silhouette Cameo or SD. We look forward to seeing your card or tag projects in the SPOTLIGHT!

Important: Before you create your card or tag please read the instructions on how to play along. Click HERE to go to the How to Play page.

This is a two week long challenge, the InLinkz will close at 12 noon (EDT) on August 22. We'll announce the winners of the challenge on August 25 at 9:00am (EDT) The new challenge will begin an hour later at 10:00am (EDT)


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Announcing The Cameo Spotlight Design Team

This stellar cast has been assembled to delight and entertain you with their amazing projects. Each Design Team member has their own unique style and approach to using the Silhouette Cameo or SD that will be sure to inspire you.

We invite you to dazzle us with your own creations, in our first challenge, beginning August 11 at 10:00am (EDT). Hope to see you there! Now on to the introductions...



Jackie Rockwell
(Creator/Owner)
I’m a wife, mother and grandmother to a wonderful family that I treasure. Currently I'm a freelance graphic designer, I love my work but also have a passion for all things related to stamping and cardmaking. Although I adore the clean and simple style of design, I also dabble in other styles as well. My appreciation for anything creative is truly eclectic. I created The Cameo Spotlight to be a place where paper crafters could be inspired and challenged. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented designers I know.

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to The Cameo Spotlight Design Team!


Lisa Arana
I live in Arizona with my husband and adorable rescue dogs. Over the years, I have been blessed with many different types of design teams, publications and this amazing community of crafters. I enjoy sharing my love for all things paper, rubber and ink. While my default style is clean and simple, I'm always trying new things to step outside my comfort zone. I'm beyond excited to join The Cameo Spotlight design team. My relationship with the Cameo may be new, but it was love at first sight.


JJ Bolton
I'm a wife, mom of twin boys, science geek, and night-time crafter. I'm originally from Hawaii but now live in northern Virginia. I've been crafting my whole life but only recently added card making to the list. My first love is graphic CAS design but also love making fun and playful cards. I was lucky enough to get my Silhouette as a gift from my hubby and I've been playing ever since! I'm so excited to be on the Cameo Spotlight DT with such talented and inspiring designers!


Daniela Dobson
My name is Daniela and I live in Dallas, TX. I am married to Peter and we have a little boy, Alex, who is 4 years old. He keeps me busy and my days are filled taking care of him. I have been scrapbooking and stamping for over 10 years. I love recording every day moments, especially now, with my son. I like using a variety of products and techniques to create lasting memories. My Silhouette Cameo was a Birthday/Christmas present and I have been using it constantly. I love creating and sharing files.


Dayna Sabrina Friduss 
I am a former Colorado girl who has put down roots in North Georgia with my wonderful family. I purchased my Silhouette Cameo in November of 2011 and I haven’t looked back, it’s been one thrill after another. I am always giddy when I discover something new that this baby can do! My first love is scrapbooking, but in recent years I have been drawn more and more to cardmaking, especially card sets. Several nights during the week you can find me in my craft room rockin’ the Print & Cut feature which I use heavily on my cards - a fact to which my two printers can testify! My style is leaning more toward Clean and Simple these days, although I have been known to pile on the flowers from time to time when the mood strikes me, and I have always believed that layers are a girl’s best friend. I am thrilled to be a part of this challenge blog alongside such wonderful fabulous cardmakers and designers.  Let the games begin!


Christina Heeren
Hi, my name is Christina and I come crafting to you from Des Moines, Iowa. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Doug, for 18 years and we have four children. I have been paper crafting for over 15 years. I started with the Silhouette SD a few years ago and recently purchased the Silhouette Cameo. I love my Silhouette machines and use them in many of my projects. When I'm not playing with paper I love to hang out with my family, garden, volunteer at my children's schools, and improve my photography skills. I am very excited to be a part of the Cameo Spotlight DT and work with such a talented group of women!


Karolyn Loncon
I'm a retired Legal Assistant, married to Garry for the past 31 years, and mom to Amy and Ashley, who's married to Blake and the mother to my two grandsons, Brecken and Brenner. I love most paper crafts, but especially rubber stamping and card-making. I've recently had a blast incorporating the amazing designs that can be created with my Silhouette into my cards - it's a match made in heaven, if you ask me!! Paper crafting is for me exactly what the title of my blog says - therapy, it's cheaper than the real thing. I also love to laugh, travel and play BINGO (don't judge! LOL)!


Nina Yang
I live in central Arizona with my husband. I have always been interested in stationery and packaging design. Origami was the only experience I had in crafting until I discovered stamping and card making in 2011. I bought the Silhouette Cameo to cut and test my own box patterns that I share on my blog. It wasn't long before I discovered how fun it is to make cards with it. I love playing in craft challenges, learning new tricks on blogs and making friends! So excited and honored to be here with all the designers I admire!

We'll all be back here on August 11 at 10:00am (EDT) for our very first TCS challenge! We hope you'll play along with us. See you then!!!

Please don't forget to visit each of the designers blogs. Some of them have cards and cutting files to share with you today!