Hi everyone!! It's another release week here at TSG but we have a special surprise this month :)
This past weekend I had the pleasure of having a dozen of some of the most talented stampers (from all over the US and Canada) come hang out at my house. Not only did I get to witness some gorgeous work being made but I can't remember the last time I laughed SO hard!! We were up till 3:30 AM every night crafting and giggling away! While I have known most of these ladies (both in 'real life' and online) for years, it was great to finally have all of us under one roof. I totally couldn't have pulled all of this off without my amazing husband! Not only did Matt let me invite all of these crazies but he busted his butt to help me get things ready AND he woke up at the crack of dawn to take one of the ladies back to the airport! He fit in just fine with everyone and judging by this picture, they kinda liked him too ;)

It was an amazing weekend and I am so happy to have met these life long friends from all walks of life. I totally can't wait for next year's get together and I'm so thankful that my Canadian girls will be able to come before the start of summer to give me my stamper friend mix :)
To celebrate this new set, I put all of the girls to work creating cards for a SPECIAL Blog Hop Challenge! Not only are some of the TSG girls participating, but we are being joined by the other AMAZING stampers that have gathered with us this weekend!
Are you ready for this???
Our new set is called Ba Donkey Donk, and for all you snarky, tongue in cheek stampers out there, THIS is the set for you!! With three different styles of donkey's, and 9 AMAZING sentiments to go with it...really, there ISN'T an occasion you can use these for!!
Would you like to win the new Ba Donkey Donk stamp? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s, and Guest's blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps!
The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday February 26th, with the winner being announced during the release party chat.
And here is my card! I used new papers (that make my heart oh so happy), ribbon, twine and buttons from RibbonCarousel.com.

It was an amazing weekend and I am so happy to have met these life long friends from all walks of life. I totally can't wait for next year's get together and I'm so thankful that my Canadian girls will be able to come before the start of summer to give me my stamper friend mix :)
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And now on to our surprise! For some reason these ladies like to refer to themselves as donkeys so I just HAD to talk to Melyssa about illustrating some fun donkey images to debut at the crop :) It was hard to keep this a secret but I'm so glad that I did because the look on their faces was priceless!
To celebrate this new set, I put all of the girls to work creating cards for a SPECIAL Blog Hop Challenge! Not only are some of the TSG girls participating, but we are being joined by the other AMAZING stampers that have gathered with us this weekend!
Are you ready for this???
Ba Donkey Donk is a 4x6 stamp set of 12 stamps that will sell for $15!
Would you like to win the new Ba Donkey Donk stamp? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s, and Guest's blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps!
The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday February 26th, with the winner being announced during the release party chat.
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And here is my card! I used new papers (that make my heart oh so happy), ribbon, twine and buttons from RibbonCarousel.com.

Here is the list of participants in today's Blog Hop!!
Play along in the Ba Donkey Donk Challenge for your chance to win these new stamp sets!! Head to the TSG Blog for more details!
1. | Angela Thomas | 7. | Laurel Seabrook | |
2. | Danielle Lounds | 8. | Savannah O'Gwynn | |
3. | Jessica Knutsen | 9. | Wendy Ramlakhan | |
4. | Jessie Rone | 10. | Tobi Crawford | |
5. | Katie Skiff | 11. | Sparkle Smith | |
6. | Kim O'Connell | 12. | Kim Teasdale |
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60 comments:
So stinkin' cute!!! Love the papers and layout you used. How awesome that is to layer your donkey!! Sounds like you ladies had a fun time!!!
Hugs,
Tracy Valure
this is one amazing card. wildly cute. layering the donkey added such a dramatic sight. Wish I could have been at that gathering. ekc
THANKS again for EVERYTHING Jessica! I had an amazing time, and it was great to meet everyone! You and Matt are both so very sweet! I love that photo and your donkey card just 'kicks'! love it!
I WANT THAT PICTURE OF US!!!!
This is just fabulous! It looks like the trip was a success! I am sure you all had a blast, stamping weekends with friends are amazing! This set makes me smile! Great job on this card!
AWESOME set Jess!! I love it! I might be a little more envious of the fact that you have new paper to play with! :D
So cute with those donkey layers!
Definitely stinkin' cute! Love the papers -- so barn-ish reminiscent! Perfect little card! and Nice Ass! (hee hee, just thought of that)
What a lovely colors, like the pink! The effect on the back is so good! Love it!
Love all the layers on your donkey's booty!! Thanks to both you and Matt for such an awesome weekend, you guys are the BEST and you seriously have the sweetest husband!! LOVE that picture....send me a copy please!!! :) :) I miss you all ready xoxo
Great stamp! Love that you made it 3D!
this is so darling! Love the soft pastels and the pleated ribbon! A fabulous card! Off of to hop!
Poor Matt- wait I think he loved it!! :) I love your card, love your layers!! Thanks for hosting Jess, this was awesome and your beautiful home was the perfect retreat!! Hee Haw!!
I love the piecing and layering on this card! There's so much dimension!
So cute, love your colours :)
This little guy almost has an 'Eyore' look to him. LOL
What an amazing picture! I am glad you all had a blast. I love this new set and your card is stunning!
very cute... love the ribbon
I just love the laying effect!! Very cute card!
Awesome new set. I love the donkey!! Beautiful card. Sounds like you all had a great weekend!!!
Wow, what a fun way to 'kick off' the new set...it is hilarious!
Awesome card- I love the donkey!
Jessica, I love this card you have created. I love the colors and I really think this little fella is so cute! Hugs Brenda
Cool card!! I love all the distressing!
This is a very cute card....I liked how you stacked the butts!
I love your pink colors with the donkey- must be a gal!!
Another great card design...love it...tfs
Omg this is amazing can't wait to see the whole set!!!!!
This is definitely one of my faves because that is my dogs nickname. I call her Donkey, crazy donkey and ba donkey donk! Sign me up for a set for sure. I bet you girls had a blast. Anyone do video?
This stamp is just so much fun everycard just brings a smile to me :)
Cute card!! Love the 3D effect of the donkey.
SHUTHEFRONTDOOR!!!! Oh my HECKA how cute is this set??? I love the popped up behind!! This set is a total must-have and I WILL be ordering it!!!!! Along with some others that I still need to add to my collection!!!! LOL
Very fun and unusual...great for sassy card making!!!
super fun...looks like you girls had a blast and the new set is fabulous...love the sentiments!
OMG THIS IS SOOOOO DARN CUTE!!!
What a fun time and great hubby you have!! Your card is fabulous, I love the dimension and great papers and oh my what a great stamp set!!
GET OUT! I looooooooooove this card--the papers and your stitching...LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you popped your donkey with dimension! BEAUTIFUL coloring too!
And I LOOOOOOOVE that photo of Matt and the gals! I was happy to meet him and get to know him better too! He is super kind and so helpful! THANKS for everything, Jessica:) It was an amazing weekend! I def. haven't laughed that hard in ages! LOL! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is super cute. Love the layering.
Super cute card, I LOVE the papers you've chosen and the 3-D donkey is too adorable!! Sounds like a great time by all!
OMGawwwwwd... I just LOVE this set. I have to have it! Perfect for a lot of cards PLUS my mother collects donkeys and I just have to make her some cards with this! AWEsome! And I will definitely be casing your card as well as some of the others.
Adorable card Jessica, love how he is popped off of the card! The DP's are yummy as well....
Hugs,
Candi
gorgeous card! love those layers you made with the image. And great photo with you and your friends.
Love all the paper pieced layers of that donkey!!! cute card!
Really cute card, thank you for sharing it.
Oh what a cute and fun stamp set Jessica, I'm new to TSG and I'm loving using your stamps :0)
Thanks for the chance to win a set.
Jenny x
Sounds so great the stamp party...
Love the new stamps such a super cute card!!!!!
Lol.. Looks like you guys had a total blast! How Fun! love the Adorably funny donkey! What a great new set and such a CUTE card! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
I just can't stand it, that is too funny, Jessica! Your card is fantastic :D
You guys look like a blast to hang out with!
super cute with the distressing.
Looking at all the stamps- can't decide which is cuter! Cute card!
Great card--perfect sentiment and great papers.
Love your card. The donkey is just so sweet. :)
So cute, love all the sentiments so far. Fabulous layering on the donkey. Love it.
I'm lovin this little guy.
Gorgeous card Jessica - and cool theme for stamping :)
J'aime bien le 3d de l'âne et le plissé du ruban
So cute, I love how layered the donkey is
Very cute card...love how you layered the donkey!
Such a fun card. Great dimension, it certainly makes the point :).
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