Winners - By the Sea

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Thank you to everyone who played along last time for our 'By the Sea' challenge - we had some great entries, but just a gentle reminder that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot.

So, here's who the Design Team chose for our Top 3 ... 

1st - Leslie

Great stamping on an inky background x

2nd - Crafty

 A beautiful seaside scene x

3rd - Jenny

Gorgeous little mermaid in the waves x

Congratulations ladies - please feel free to take a copy of our Winner's badge - just click on the 'Winner's Badge' tab at the top of the blog.

I will be back on the 14th September with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

# 18 - Hearts and Flowers

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Just a reminder if you are new to our challenge - 

your project doesn't have to be 

of a 'Fantasy' nature.

First of all, a big 'Thank You' to those of you who played along with us last time for our 'By the Sea' challenge - we had some fabulous entries. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

Now for news on our Guest Designers - I have crafters lined up for August, September and October for our 'Midway Motivation' posts which will appear on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge posts - but we are still on the lookout for more! There will be an opportunity for someone to join us every month as a Guest Designer and this will require you to make two projects on two different themes - this would provide the opportunity to experience being on a design team, without all the extra commitment.  If you are interested in being a 'Guest Designer' please add GDT after your entry below.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.18 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your projects using hearts and flowers either as a main feature or an embellishment.

BUT please remember, we are a stamping challenge so your project MUST include stamping and please state clearly which stamp/stamps you used in your blog post (no digital images please). 

Here's what the Design Team made for your inspiration ...

JAN

Stamp - Background swirl flourish and Rose

CINDY

Stamp - Gorjuss 'I gave you my heart'

Meredith Fenwick Designs 'Heart stamp'

JULIE

Stamp - LOTV 'Wedding Couple'

CAZ

Stamp - LOTV 'Love Balloon'

DEBBI

Stamp - Anita's 'Bride & Groom'

Fantastic work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - to submit your entry just click on the little blue button below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. We will be around to visit your blogs over the next fortnight and I will be back with details of our next challenge on 13th September.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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Midway Motivation - By the Sea

Welcome back to our brand new

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I am back today with our first Guest Designer, Helen to give you a little motivation for our current challenge.  In case you missed it last time, here's a little bit about her ...

http://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/

I've been a card maker for many years and particularly enjoy stamping. I'm lucky enough to be part of the design team for Little Claire, Pink Gem, Nutcrafters and Card Creations Plus, as well as several challenge blogs. For the past two years I've worked for Abbeyfield, which is a charity providing care for older people. I'm an Activities Co-ordinator covering a care home and two sheltered houses.

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Here's Helen's beautiful project for our current challenge 'By the Sea' ...

 'Little Claire' stamp - Silhouette Lighthouse

Many thanks, Helen.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 29th August, and I will be back with details of our next challenge on 30th August.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Buttons & Bows

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Thank you to everyone who played along last time for our 'Buttons & Bows' challenge - we had some lovely entries, but just a gentle reminder that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot.

So, here's who the Design Team chose for our Top 3 ... 

Joint 1st - Claire

Beautiful watercolour stamping x

Joint 1st - Coops

 A gorgeous paper pieced project x

2nd - Pauline

Such an elegant design x

Congratulations ladies - please feel free to take a copy of our Winner's badge - just click on the 'Winner's Badge' tab at the top of the blog.

I will be back on the 31st August with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

# 17 - By the Sea

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Just a reminder if you are new to our challenge - 

your project doesn't have to be 

of a 'Fantasy' nature.

First of all, a big 'Thank You' to those of you who played along with us last time for our 'Buttons and Bows' challenge - we had some lovely entries. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

Now for news on our Guest Designers - I have crafters lined up for August, September and October for our 'Midway Motivation' posts which will appear on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge posts - but we are still on the lookout for more! There will be an opportunity for someone to join us every month as a Guest Designer and this will require you to make two projects on two different themes - this would provide the opportunity to experience being on a design team, without all the extra commitment.  If you are interested in being a 'Guest Designer' please add GDT after your entry below.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.17 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your projects showing a connection to the sea - it can be something that reminds you of the sea, a lovely seascape or beach scene, or something from under the sea.

BUT please remember, we are a stamping challenge so your project MUST include stamping and please state clearly which stamp/stamps you used in your blog post (no digital images please). 

Here's what the Design Team made for your inspiration ...

JAN

Stamp - LOTV 'Little Mermaid Friends'

CINDY

Stamp - Crafty Individuals 'C1 284'

CAZ

Stamp - Hobby Art 'Coastal'

JULIE

Stamp - Michael Powell 'Harbourside'

and

Stamp - Stampin Up ' Wetlands'

DEBBI

Stamp - Stampin Up 'Open Sea'

Fantastic work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - to submit your entry just click on the little blue button below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. We will be around to visit your blogs over the next fortnight and I will be back with details of our next challenge on 30th August.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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Midway Motivation - Buttons and Bows

Welcome back to our brand new

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I am thrilled to announce that we have our very first Guest Designer with us today, who will be joining us for our 'Midway Motivation' during the month of August. So let me let me introduce Helen ...

http://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/

I've been a card maker for many years and particularly enjoy stamping. I'm lucky enough to be part of the design team for Little Claire, Pink Gem, Nutcrafters and Card Creations Plus, as well as several challenge blogs. For the past two years I've worked for Abbeyfield, which is a charity providing care for older people. I'm an Activities Co-ordinator covering a care home and two sheltered houses.

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We have only had a few entries so far for our 'Buttons & Bows' challenge, but here is a fantastic project from Helen for a little inspiration ...

A pretty little gift wallet using 'Little Claire' stamp

'Loverly Jubblies - Daisy Bunting'

Many thanks, Helen.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 15th August, and I will be back with details of our next challenge on 16th August.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Animal Magic

Welcome to the new 'Winner's Post' here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Thank you to everyone who played along last time for our 'Animal Magic' challenge - we had some really cute entries this time.

Here's who the Design Team chose for our Top 3 ... 

1st - Sarah

A lovely fresh design x

Joint 2nd - Linda

 A wonderful mystical design x

Joint 2nd - Shaz

Such a cute little image x

Congratulations ladies - please feel free to take a copy of our Winner's badge - just click on the 'Winner's Badge' tab at the top of the blog.

I will be back on the 17th August with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

# 16 - Buttons and Bows

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Just a reminder if you are new to our challenge - 

your project doesn't have to be 

of a 'Fantasy' nature.

First of all, a big 'Thank You' to those of you who played along with us last time for our 'Animal Magic' challenge - we had some very cute entries. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

On a sadder note we said goodbye to one of our design team members this month - Sandra has decided to step down to concentrate on her own craft business, so on behalf of the team and myself, I would just like to wish her every success for the future. I will be looking for an additional DT member to join us soon, so watch this space (if anyone is interested, you know where to find me).

Now for news on our Guest Designers - I have crafters lined up for August, September and October for our 'Midway Motivation' posts which will appear on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge posts - but we are still on the lookout for more! There will be an opportunity for someone to join us every month as a Guest Designer and this will require you to make two projects on two different themes - this would provide the opportunity to experience being on a design team, without all the extra commitment.  If you are interested in being a 'Guest Designer' please add GDT after your entry below.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.16 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

Now if you are anything like me, this one should be easy - I am embellishment mad and do not need any excuses to add then to my projects. So, why not check out that stash and come join us this time.

BUT please remember, we are a stamping challenge so your project MUST include stamping and please state clearly which stamp/stamps you used in your blog post (no digital images please). 

Here's what the Design Team made for your inspiration ...

JAN

Stamp - Indigoblu sentiment and background stamp

CINDY

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Antique Dressforms'

JULIE

Stamp - Kaisercraft 'Hessian Backgrounds' and

Stampin Up 'Sassy Salutations'

CAZ

Stamp - Sheena Douglass 'Always Floral'

DEBBI

Stamp - Wellington Stamp Set

Fantastic work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - to submit your entry just click on the little blue button below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. We will be around to visit your blogs over the next fortnight and I will be back with details of our next challenge on 16th August.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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