Retro rubber challenge blog

Challenge 113 | Anything Goes!

June 18, 2019

Anything Goes is our new challenge! Go. Now. Make a Card. Enter. Simple! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends June 28, 2019.

The delightful and delovely Julie Gearinger is back as our guest designer! All you need to do is visit Stamping with Julie Gearinger to be able to see the amazing cards that she creates! Always gorgeous all the time!! Be sure to stop by and visit!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

on a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB113. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 111 | X + O!

May 21, 2019

It's Tic Tac Toe time at Retro Rubber! Jan Clothier created a fun challenge to play along with! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends May 31, 2019.

We are excited to welcome back Maja as our guest designer for this challenge! Maja (who goes by Ma-Mi) owns a sweet blog called Rilcek in Kljuncek. As always, Maja made a beautiful clean and simple card. Stunning!! Be sure to visit and leave her some love!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB111. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 110 | May Flowers!

May 07, 2019

It's May so it must be time for a May Flowers Challenge! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends May 17, 2019.

We have the lovely Tenia Nelson as our Guest Designer! Tenia creates at her Jazzy Paper Designs blog (I love that name - it makes me happy to say it!) Tenia creates the most stunning and deceptively simple cards! And by that I mean - she makes this card making thing look easy! Be sure to pop in and leave some love for her at Jazzy Paper Designs!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

taking a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB110. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 109 | Anything Goes!

April 23, 2019

Anything Goes is our new challenge! Go. Now. Make a Card. Enter. Simple! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends May 3, 2019.

We are welcoming back Elizabeth Stewart as our guest designer! Elizabeth blogs at her aptly named blog Paper Sweetness. Her cards are truly sweetness and light! I love her clean style and cards that you just would love to receive in the mail! Be sure to stop by and visit Paper Sweetness for some pretty amazing inspiration!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

taking a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB109. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 107 | Tic Tac Toe!

March 26, 2019

It's Tic Tac Toe time at Retro Rubber! Jan Clothier created a fun challenge to play along with! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends April 5, 2019.

We are excited to welcome Joanne Allison as our Guest Designer! Joanne blogs at Ambrosia and Iron. Wowsa! Joanne has a gift for creating stunning clean cards that just make your jaw drop! Be sure to visit Ambrosia and Iron and leave some well deserved love!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

taking a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB107. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 106 | Mad About Stripes!

March 12, 2019

It is time to earn your stripes! You can use any type of stripes on your card - stamped, paper, or texture! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends March 22, 2019.

We are excited to welcome Greta Hess as our Guest Designer! Greta has a lovely blog called GG Creations and boy does she create! Visit this blog immediately! You won't regret it! Greta has a fun card style and uses many techniques to create her cards! And talk about this little gem that she did for us! I love the embossed stripes that she used! Stop by and leave some love for Greta!!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

taking a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB106. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 104 | Tic Tac Toe!

February 12, 2019

It's Tic Tac Toe time at Retro Rubber! Jan Clothier created a fun challenge to play along with! Join us!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends February 22, 2019.

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

taking a break

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB104. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 101 | Happy Holidays!

December 04, 2018

We are celebrating the Holiday Season with this beautiful photo for a Christmas challenge! Use the colors or items in the photo to inspire your card!

This is our last challenge for 2018 as the design team takes the holidays off to enjoy the season!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends December 14, 2018.

We are excited to welcome back Maja as our guest designer for this challenge! Maja (who goes by Ma-Mi) owns a sweet blog called Rilcek in Kljuncek. She made this lovely advent box for our challenge. Be sure to visit and leave her some love!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

Be sure to join us January 15, 2019 when our new year of challenges start!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB101. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult

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Challenge 100 | Celebration!!

November 20, 2018

Welcome to the first ever blog hop for the Retro Rubber Challenge! We are changing things up a bit to celebrate our 100^th challenge!

Here’s the scoop…play along with our celebration themed tic tac toe challenge!

Then hop around to all of the design team blogs and leave a comment! Each team member is offering up some surprise retro (new but older than a year) goodies to one lucky person who leaves a comment on their blog. That means there will be seven winners!

As always, we will be listing the five top picks with the winning pick receiving a prize for this challenge only.

*You do not have to enter the challenge to win but you must leave a comment on the design team blogs in order to have a chance to win!

Here is the blog hop order:

Help us celebrate 100 challenges!!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends November 30, 2018.

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB100. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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Challenge 99 | Anything Goes!!

November 06, 2018

It's time for Anything Goes!! You know the drill...get to crafting and join us!!

Remember to use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. After all – we want to give these old stamps some love!

Are you on Facebook? If you share our challenge on your Facebook page, we will happily share your post!

To be considered for a Top Pick and to receive comments - be sure to link your card below!

Be sure to play along with us! This challenge ends November 16, 2018.

We are excited to welcome Colleen Begley as our Guest Designer! Colleen's blog, aptly named Colleen's Creative Corner, showcases her stamping creativity! Colleen does a beautiful clean and simple card as well as she does a gorgeous layered card! Be sure to visit her blog and leave a comment!

Enjoy the inspiration of the design team!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We require stamps older than one year. If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery. Use keyword RRCB99. No backlinking.
Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date.
Enter as many times as you like.
Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges. Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment. Thank you for understanding.
Turn off Word Verification. We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

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