Big News on our 3rd Anniversary!

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and is ready to celebrate the New Year! I know I certainly am - as many of you will know 2016 hasn't been the best year for me personally and I am back today with news on what would be our 3rd anniversary here at Fantasy Stampers.

After starting out in January 2014, the Fantasy Stampers Challenge blog has been running successfully now for three years, but I am back today with a heavy heart as I have made the decision to close the blog for the time being due to increased work commitments, after changing my job last year. 

It has been an absolute pleasure to receive all your fabulous entries and share some exceptional work on the blog, and I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive 'THANK YOU' to everyone who has played along with us over the last three years - I couldn't have done it without you all.

As some of you know, I run another blog over at the Alphabet Challenge and I plan to keep this one running, so if any of you are short of a challenge I would love to see you over there - you can take a peek HERE.

I also wanted to say a huge 'THANK YOU' to my awesome design team who have been an amazing support, and I equally couldn't have done this without them. Needless to say, I am taking them all with me to the Alphabet Challenge (well, a few of them are already there!)

Also, a big 'Thank You' to all the Guest Designers who have joined us over the years (some who have become regulars) - I have appreciated all your support and your fabulous projects too.

So all there is left for me to say is I hope you all have a fantastic 2017 and I shall look forward to seeing some of you at the Alphabet Challenge with your projects for the new year.

Big hugz, 

Jan xx

Winners - CAS Christmas

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' 

here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First, a big thank you to everyone who played along last time with our 'CAS Christmas' challenge - we had some fantastic entries. 

PLEASE remember that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot - it's a real shame that we have to exclude some entries from our vote. 

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

# 13 - Tina P

# 17 - Anita

# 22 - Vicki

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.

Don't forget we are taking a short break over the festive period, but I will be back on the 31st December with our 3rd Anniversary news.

Hugz, Jan xx

Happy Christmas!

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

I'm back today just to let you all know that we are taking a break over the festive period, but will be back on the 31st December for our 3rd Anniversary news.

So I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very 'Happy Christmas' and thank you all for your support during the year - without you there would be no challenge!

I hope you all have a great time over the holiday and don't forget to pop back tomorrow for the winners of our last challenge.

Big hugz, Jan xx

Midway Motivation - CAS Christmas

Welcome back to our 

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I'm back today with a project from our very own design team member, Lesley - to give you a little inspiration for the current challenge 'CAS Christmas'.

Here's what Lesley designed for us ...

Stamp - Woodware 'Mr Frosty'

Many thanks, Lesley.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 16th December just before our Christmas break.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Vintage Christmas

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' 

here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First of all, a 'Thank You' to everyone who played along with our 'Vintage Christmas' challenge - we had some lovely entries. 

PLEASE remember that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot - it's a real shame that we have to exclude some entries from our vote.

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

# 2 - Liz Williams

# 3 - Joan W

# 9 - Karen Dunbrook

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 18th December with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

Challenge # 77 - CAS Christmas

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, 'Thank You' to those of you that joined our last challenge 'Vintage Christmas' - we had some lovely entries.

PLEASE REMEMBER that we are a stamping challenge, so unfortunately we are unable to consider digital images for our Top 3. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.77 - our theme for the next two weeks 

'CAS CHRISTMAS'

We can't wait to see your clean & simple projects 

BUT please remember, we are a STAMPING challenge so your project must include stamping as a focal point 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 'James with Presents'

JACKIE

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Christmas Rose'

CAZ

Stamp - Little Claire 'Wandering Star'

JULIE

Stamp - Stamplorations Holiday Sketches 'Christmas Candle'

LESLEY

(Will be back with our 

midway motivation next week)

HELEN

Stamp - 

Gorgeous work from the DT, 

thank you ladies.

And 'Thank You' to those of you leaving comments

about our DT projects - they are very much appreciated.

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 then we will be taking a break over the festive period - so I will see you all in the New Year for our 3rd anniversary.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christams,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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Midway Motivation - Vintage Christmas

Welcome back to our 

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I'm back today with a project from our very own design team member, Helen - to give you a little inspiration for the current challenge 'Vintage Christmas'.

Here's what Helen designed for us ...

Stamp - The Stamp Man

Many thanks, Helen.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 2nd December, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Poppy Appeal

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' 

here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First of all, a big 'Thank You' to everyone who played along with our 'Poppy Appeal' challenge - we had some beautiful entries. 

PLEASE remember that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot - it's a real shame that we have to exclude some entries from our vote.

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

# 6 - Laney

# 3 - Liz Cavill

# 8 - Sue

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 4th December with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

Challenge # 76 -Vintage Christmas

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, 'Thank You' to those of you that joined our last challenge 'Poppy Appeal' - we had some beautiful entries.

PLEASE REMEMBER that we are a stamping challenge, so unfortunately we are unable to consider digital images for our Top 3. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

Just to let you know we are always on the lookout for Guest Designers to join us for our 'Midway Motivation' posts on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge.  This opportunity will require you to make two projects on two different themes and would give you the chance 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.76 - our theme for the next two weeks 

'VINTAGE CHRISTMAS'

We can't wait to see your lovely projects 

BUT please remember, we are a STAMPING challenge so your project must include stamping as a focal point 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 ...

CAZ

Stamp - Dimension Fourth 'Vintage Garland'

JACKIE

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Vintage Rose'

JULIE

Stamp - Stampendous 'Christmas Background'

LESLEY

Stamp - LOTV 'Edwardian Christmas'

HELEN

(Will be back with our 

midway motivation next week)

Beautiful work from the DT, 

thank you ladies.

And 'Thank You' to those of you leaving comments

about our DT projects - they are very much appreciated.

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 the 3rd December.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

An InLinkz Link-up

Midway Motivation - Poppy Appeal

Welcome back to our 

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

First of all, my apologies for the delay in our midway motivation post - I have only just noticed that I hadn't pressed the 'Publish' button!!!  So, I'm back today with a project from our very own design team member, Helen - to give you a little inspiration for the current challenge 'Poppy Appeal.

Here's what Helen designed for us ...

Stamp - Sheena Douglass 'Poppy Perfect Partners'

Many thanks, Helen.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 18th November, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Halloween Fun

Welcome to the 'Winner's Post' 

here at the 'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First of all, apologies for the late post - my pooter has been poorly! So, a big 'Thank You' to everyone who played along with our 'Halloween Fun' challenge - we had some fabulous entries. 

PLEASE remember that we are a stamping challenge, so digital entries are not eligible for our Top 3 spot - it's a real shame that we have to exclude some entries from our vote.

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

# 2 - Helen

# 16 - Manuela

# 7 - Jenimc

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 20th November with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

Challenge # 75 - Poppy Appeal

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, 'Thank You' to those of you that joined our last challenge 'Halloween Fun' - we had some spookily good entries.

PLEASE REMEMBER that we are a stamping challenge, so unfortunately we are unable to consider digital images for our Top 3. Please don't forget to pop back tomorrow to check out our 'Winner's Post'.

Just to let you know we are always on the lookout for Guest Designers to join us for our 'Midway Motivation' posts on the alternate Saturdays to the challenge.  This opportunity will require you to make two projects on two different themes and would give you the chance 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.

oooOooo

So, here we go with Challenge No.75 - our theme for the next two weeks 

'POPPY APPEAL'

We can't wait to see your amazing projects 

BUT please remember, we are a STAMPING challenge so your project must include stamping as a focal point 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 ...

JACKIE

Stamp - Penny Black 'Poppy Poem'

JULIE

Stamp - Sheena Douglass 'Poppies and Daisies'

LESLEY

Stamp - Sheena Douglass 'Poppies and Daisies'

CAZ

(Our teamie Caz is poorly this week -

feel better soon, hun)

HELEN

(Will be back with our 

midway motivation next week)

Brilliant work from the DT, 

thank you ladies.

And 'Thank You' to those of you leaving comments

about our DT projects - they are very much appreciated.

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 the 19th November.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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