# 9 - Distress It!

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Well, it seems our 'photo inspiration' challenge wasn't as popular as I thought it would be - they are amongst my favourite type of challenges (gets the grey matter working). So a big 'Thank You' to those of you who did play along - we always appreciate your support.

Just a reminder if you are new to our challenge - your project doesn't have to be of a 'Fantasy' nature.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 for our last challenge - here's who the Design Team chose for their winners for our 'Easter photo inspiration' ... 

1st - Annette Reed

Such a pretty easel card x

2nd - Karen P

 Beautiful soft colour tones x

3rd - Marlei

A great Easter make x

Congratulations on being our eighth set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.9 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your 'distressed' projects - will it be the paper, the image, distress inks, the choice is yours.

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 'It's my Party'

SANDRA

Stamp - Trimcraft

JULIE

Stamp - Magnolia 'Tilda with magnolia branch'

CINDY

Stamp - Paper Artsy and Clear Impressions

CAZ

Stamp - Inkylicious 'French Rose'

DEBBI

Stamp - Docrafts 'Chronology'

Amazing work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see how you interpret our challenge this time. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 10th May.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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# 8 - Easter Photo Inspiration

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Wow! I can't believe we are 14 weeks old today - how time flies. During that time we have gained some fabulous support and played seven challenges and seen some amazing projects submitted. We have had 20 winners (some challenges had a 'Top 4' because it was so hard to choose just three from the beautiful artwork that is entered). So, sending out a big 'Thank You' to everyone who is playing along - it's great to have you on board. 

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Silhouettes'. Once again, there was some amazing entries. Here's who the Design Team chose for their winners ... 

1st - Midnight Crafter

A stunning fantasy design x

2nd - Leslie Turner

 Beautiful embossing x

3rd - Kates Krafts

A great CAS design x

Congratulations on being our seventh set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.8 - our theme for the next two weeks is a photo inspiration based around the topic of ...

We would like you to use the photo below as inspiration for your project - will you use the colours, the eggs, the flowers, maybe acetate to represent the glass, or all of the elements? The choice is yours.

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 - 'Somebunny to Love' by Michael Abrams

CAZ

Stamp - 'In my Easter Bonnet'

CINDY

Stamp - Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 'Tulip'

JULIE

Stamp - Magnolia 'Tilda with cross neckace'

SANDRA

Stamp - Cardio Majestix 'Pretty Impatiens'

DEBBI

(holidaying in the sun - lucky girl)

Amazing work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see how you interpret our challenge this time. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 26th April.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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# 7 - Silhouettes

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First a big 'Thank You' to all of you who joined us last time - we only had a few entries for our 'Rose Garden' challenge, so (note to self) this one was obviously not a popular choice of theme.

Second, we have a brand new team member joining us this month - so please give a warm welcome to CINDY. You can find out a little more about her by clicking on the 'Designers' tab at the top of the blog.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Rose Garden'. Although we didn't have many entries, the standard was amazing. Here's who the Design Team chose for their winners ... 

1st - Coops

A stunning Mother's Day design x

Joint 2nd - Mirella DK

 

A beautiful vintage/grunge design x

Joint 2nd - Juliet

 

A super stylish set of ATCs x

Congratulations on being our sixth set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.7 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your projects featuring 'Silhouettes' somewhere on your design - will it be traditional black, or will you think outside the box?

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 - Stampin Up 'Serene Silhouettes'

JULIE

Stamp - Sheena Douglass - 'Silhouette Grasses'

CINDY

Stamp - Tim Holtz 'Life's Possibilities' 

SANDRA

Stamp - A variety from 'Stampendous' 

DEBBI

Stamp - Stampendous 'Life's Possibilities'

CAZ

Stamp - A variety from 'Lavinia'

Amazing work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see how you interpret our challenge this time. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 12th April.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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# 6 - Rose Garden

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Well, five challenges in and we are still going strong - I am thrilled with the response to my new challenge blog. Sending out a big 'Thank You' to everyone who joined in with their fabulous crafty creations - it's great to see some regular players too, so please keep those entries coming.

We also have a new DT member (making our team back up to 6), but as the details were only finalized yesterday, she will be joining in next time for challenge seven - so watch this space for more information.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Spring Colours'. This one seemed a very popular theme (and definitely appropriate for all this lovely weather recently) - here's who the Design Team chose for their winners ... 

1st - Christy Sugiarto

A gorgeous spring-themed design x

2nd - Julie P

Such a pretty matching card and gift x

3rd - Karen P

A fabulous 'caught in crystal' design x

Congratulations on being our fifth set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.6 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your projects featuring 'Roses' somewhere on your design and with Mother's Day coming up in a couple of weeks, what a perfect time to make a card.

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 - Visible Image 'Rose' and 

Inkylicious 'From the Heart'

SANDRA

Stamp - Kanban 'Rose' and IndigoBlu 'Script'

JULIE

Stamp - Handstamped background using Hobbycraft/Molly Bloom

(and beautiful handmade roses too!)

CAZ

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Ramblilng Rose'

DEBBI

Stamp - IndigoBlu 'Elizabeth Bennet'

Beautiful work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see your gorgeous 'Rose' themed projects. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 29th March.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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# 5 - Spring Colours

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

First, I just wanted to say a huge 'Thank You' to everyone who has played along with the challenges so far - we have had some fabulous projects entered. And, not only did we reach the 100 follower mark this week, but actually passed it - so another massive 'Thanks' to you all.

On a sadder note, one of our Design Team members (Alison) has decided to step down from the team - so we would like to take this opportunity to wish her well in her future endeavours. That means we have a vacant DT spot, so if any of you are interested in joining the team - please leave the initials DT after your entry and I will pop around and visit your blog.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Bingo'. We had some beautiful entries once again this time and here's who the Design Team chose for their winners ... 

Joint 1st - Lisbeth

A beautifully decorated gift bag x

Joint 1st - Suzi 

A gorgeous new baby card x

2nd - Sharon G

So pretty with lots of sparkle x

Congratulations on being our fourth set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.5 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

We would love to see your 'Spring' themed projects using all those pretty Spring colours.

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 - Magnolia 'Tilda with her Bunny'

SANDRA

Stamp - Wee Stamps 'We love you bunches' and 'Summer Fairy'

JULIE

Stamp - Magnolia 'Happy Tilda'

CAZ

Stamp - Lili of the Valley 'Daffodils'

DEBBI

Stamp - Ecogreen crafts 'Garden Chic'

Beautiful work from the DT - thank you ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see your creative Spring projects. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 15th March.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

# 4 - Anyone for Bingo?

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Well, I can't believe we are about to start Challenge #4 already! That means we have been live for six weeks now - how time flies! I am delighted that we have almost reached 100 followers, so please tell your friends about us and I hope they can come and join in the fun. 

Right, down to business - first I must introduce you to the newest member of our Design Team - please welcome DEBBI to the team ...

You can find out a little more about her by clicking the 'Designers' tab at the top of the blog.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Love & Cherish'. We had some gorgeous entries again this week and here's who the Design Team chose for their winners ... 

1st - Riti Poddar

A gorgeous slider pop-up card x

Joint 2nd - Donna BMC

Such a cute stamped Valentine x

Joint 2nd - Amelia

We couldn't resist these two little cuties x

Joint 2nd - Karin

Such a pretty delicate design x

Congratulations on being our third set of winners, 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.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.4 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

All you need to do is choose one line from our Bingo board below and create your project using those items - it can be a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line - the choice is yours. 

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

(Pink, Pearls, Lace)

Stamp - Fizzy Moon 'Wish upon a Star'

SANDRA

(Blue, Flowers, Pearls)

Stamp - Graphic 45

ALISON

(Twine, Blue, Buttons)

Stamp - LOTV 'Lazy Afternoon'

JULIE

(Blue, Flowers, Pearls)

Stamp - Magnolia 'Tilda in Summer Rain'

CAZ

(Pink, Pearls, Lace)

Stamp - Inkylicious 'Corset Lady'

DEBBI

(Pink, Tag, Twine)

Stamp - Chocolate Baroque 'Heart'

Fantastic work from the DT again this week - many thanks for your lovely comments on our previous work..

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see your creative Bingo projects. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog 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 the Top 3 winners and next challenge on 1st March.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

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