# 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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# 3 - Love and Cherish

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Well, you did it again - what a fabulous response to our second challenge! I would like to say a massive 'Thank You' to all that joined us and those that left some very encouraging comments too. 

I'm back today with details of our next challenge, but first onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our last challenge 'Anything with Wings'. Well, actually the Design Team had such a hard time choosing that we ended up with 4 winners this week ... 

1st - Coops

Such a gorgeous layered design x

Joint 2nd - Wendy

A beautiful vintage design x

Joint 2nd - Karen McAlpine

Fantastic steampunk themed tags x

Joint 2nd - Papersniffer

Such a pretty delicate design x

Congratulations on being our second 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.3 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

As we lead up to one of the most romantic days of the year, we would love to see your interpretation of our theme - will it be hearts and flowers for Valentines Day, or a wedding/engagement themed project - 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 - Lili of the Valley 'Meant to Be'

SANDRA

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Swirl stamp set' 

ALISON

Stamp - LOTV 'Wedding Couple' 

JULIE

Stamp - DoCrafts 'Forever Friends Bear'

CAZ

Stamp - Fizzy Moon 'Wedding Bells'

Gorgeous DT work, ladies.

Now it's over to you - I can't wait to see your beautiful romantic projects. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. If you are interested in joining our DT, simply add DT after your name on your entry. 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 February.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

# 2 - Anything with Wings

Welcome back to the 

'Fantasy Stampers Challenge'.

Well, to say I'm thrilled would be an understatement - what a fantastic response to our very first challenge! Thank you so much for your support - I was convinced that no-one would enter!

I'm back, not only with our Top 3 and details of our next challenge, but have some more exciting news for you too. We have a new design team member joining us for our next challenge - please welcome JULIE to the team ...

You can find out a little more about her by clicking the 'Designers' tab at the top of the blog. I am still considering applications for more DT members so please be patient - Julie's appointment doesn't mean you haven't been successful.

Now, onto our fabulous Top 3 winners for our first challenge 'Your Favourite Stamp' - and what a tough decision this was! 

1st - Moshie

We all loved this design 

and the idea behind making it x

Joint 2nd - Helen in the UK

A fantastic collection of scenery stamping x

Joint 2nd - Sharon G

A gorgeous design and lovely clay embellishments x

Congratulations on being our first 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.2 which is a particular favourite of mine

We would love to see your projects featuring wings in any shape or form - will it be butterflies or birdies, dragonflies or fairies, or something completely different - the choice is yours. Please remember, we are a stamping challenge so 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 - Lili of the Valley 'Never too old for a Hug'

SANDRA

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Dragonfly' and sentiment from Indigo Blu

ALISON

Stamp - LOTV 'Fairies on Tiptoe' 

JULIE

Stamp by Woodware

CAZ

Stamp by Aspects of Design

Some great work again, ladies.

Now it's over to you - I hope you will join us with your beautiful creations. To submit your entry just click on the little blue frog below and remember to link your entry back to our blog. If you are interested in a DT post, simply add DT after your name on your entry. 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 February.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

Our First Challenge Ever!

Happy New Year Everyone

and a big warm welcome to the

Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog.

Well, after all the planning and making lists and waiting and chewing of finger nails - our live launch is finally here! Yes, our very first challenge here at Fantasy Stampers - I am so excited, I do hope you will all come and join us at the beginning of what I hope will be a fantastic journey of stamping and general craftiness!

We kick off today with Challenge No.1 and as we are a stamping challenge I thought it would be great to begin with ...

So, we would love to see your projects showcasing your favourite stamp and remember it doesn't have to be a card, it can be any crafting project as long as it uses stamping.

The Design Team couldn't wait to get started, so here is some inspiration to get you going ...

JAN

Image - Lili of the Valley 'Big Hug'

SANDRA

Stamp - Indigo Blu 'Wild Meadow'

ALISON

Stamp - Inkylicious 'Whispering Winds'

CAZ

Stamp - Inkylicious 'Botanical Poppy'

Some fantastic work for our first challenge - if you would like to see more about our DT creations then just click on the names above the pictures and pop along to the respective blogs - I'm sure they would love your comments.

On the subject of the Design Team we are still looking for some additional teamies to join us here at Fantasy Stampers, so if you are interested in joining us on our adventure just add 'DT' next to your name when you submit your entry and I will pop round and check out your blog.

Now it's over to you - I hope you will join us with your favourite stamps. 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 18th January 2014.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

Countdown to Launch

It's getting really exciting now!

Our countdown continues with 

only 1 week until our first challenge goes live.

Hope you will join us xx