Winners - The Colour Purple

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 'The Colour Purple' challenge - we had some lovely entries, but 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  ... 

Joint 1st - Jan's Journey

A beautiful silhouette design x

Joint 1st - Joan W

Stunning stamped flowers x

Joint 1st - Darlene Pavlick

A very clever stencilling technique 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 27th September with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

# 45 - Autumn Leaves

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 us for our last challenge 'The Colour Purple' - we only a few entries, but they were fab ones! 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 also 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.45 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

So, Autumn is my favourite time of year - I love the spectrum of colours and can't wait to see them in your designs.

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 - All separate leaf stamps from my stash!

MARIA

Stamp - Clarity 'Autumn Leaves'

CAZ

Stamp - Dare 2B Artzy 'Tangle Leaves'

JACKIE

Stamp - Stampin' Up 'Vintage Leaves'

HELEN

Stamp - Little Claire 'Owl Tree'

LESLEY

Stamp - LOTV 'Fairy Calendar September'

and 'Sentiment Tags'

JULIE

Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Autumn Foliage'

Fantastic work from the DT once again 

- thank you ladies.

And 'Thank You' to those of you leaving comments

about our DT projects - they are 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 26th September.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

An InLinkz Link-up

Midway Motivation - The Colour Purple

Welcome back to our 

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I'm back with a returning Guest Designer today to give you a little motivation for our current challenge - The Colour Purple.  So, please say hello to Jan - here's a little bit about her ...

Hi, I am married to my poor hubby Bob (putting up with me and my crafty stash) and I have two fabulous sons who have given me seven (soon to be eight) grandchildren between them.

I have crafted most of my life, but it's only the last couple of years I have really got into stamping and I have been blogging around four years now at http://janlovetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://janlovetocraft.blogspot.co.uk

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Here's Jan's beautiful project for our current challenge ...

Stamps by Chloe

Many thanks, Jan.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 11th September, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Boys Rule!

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 'Boys Rule!' challenge - we had some great entries, but 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 the Top 3  ... 

1st - Coops

A stunning boy themed design x

2nd - Kimbo

We couldn't resist adorable little Fergus x

3rd - Helen

Lots of fab layers for this cute little pooch 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 13th September with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx

# 44 - The Colour Purple

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 us for our last challenge 'Boys Rule!' - we had some fab entries, but 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'.

Secondly, I have some exciting news today as we introduce two brand new Design Team members to our challenge, so please say hello to Maria and Lesley.

MARIA 

 http://inkymits.blogspot.co.uk 

My name is Maria and I live in Wirral with my two teenagers, and various other animals. I discovered rubber stamping about ten years ago starting as an occasional hobby, but my passion has grown over the years and I now teach and demonstrate stamping, cardmaking and mixed media full time.  I'm delighted to be joining the team at Fantasy Stampers and look forward to sharing my inky stampy creations with you.

LESLEY 

 www.stampingbubbles.blogspot.co.uk

Hello, my name is Lesley aka Stamping Bubbles in the blogging world. I am a forty something mother of four living in Cheshire and work in a local primary school as a higher level teaching assistant. I have been crafting all my life, starting knitting and sewing doll's clothes when I was a child. I began making cards in 1997 using machine embroidery, but discovered stamping in 2009. Now I enjoy stamping, colouring with various mediums and die cutting. I started blogging in 2013 so I could enter the many blog challenges and now am a member of the Spectrum Noir TV and the Winter Wonderland design teams. I am incredibly proud to have been asked to join the Fantasy Stampers design team.

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So, here we go with Challenge No.44 - our theme for the next two weeks is ...

Just happens to be one of my favourite colours, so can't wait to see all your 'purple' projects!

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 - Lavinia Stamps 'Fairy House'

CAZ

Stamp - Honeydoo Stamps 'Butterfly Border'

JACKIE

Stamp - My Paper World '3D Rose Set'

Visible Image 'Large Butterfly'

MARIA

Stamp - Clarity 'Shepherd's Purse'

and 'May your Dreams'

LESLEY

Stamp - LOTV 'Christmas Candle'

JULIE

Stamp - LOTV 'Alium Panel' and 'Tag Greeting'

HELEN

Stamp - Little Claire '3 Cheers for Christmas Snowmen'

Fantastic work from the DT once again 

- thank you ladies.

And 'Thank You' to those of you leaving comments

about our DT projects - they are 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 12th September.

Wishing you all lots of luck,

Big hugz, Jan xx

An InLinkz Link-up

Midway Motivation - Boys Rule!

Welcome back to our 

 'Midway Motivation' post here at 

FANTASY STAMPERS.

I'm back today with our Guest Designer for the month of August to give you a little extra motivation for our current challenge - 'Boys Rule!'.  So, if you missed it last time, here's a bit about Tammy ...

http://mycraftcentral.blogspot.co.uk/

Hi, my name is Tammy and I live in Colorado with my wonderful husband and our two fur-babies! I've always had some kind of crafty thing going on in my life. But, when I started to make cards I knew it was the perfect craft for me because I love to colour and create with paper. I think the best way to describe my style would be ... bold colouring with mostly 'cute' images and I love my die cuts!

I'm very excited to join Jan and the entire team this month as a Guest Designer! Thank You!

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Here's Tammy's fabulous project for our current challenge 'Boys Rule!' ...

Stamp - Stamping Bella 'Sk8r Boy'

Many thanks, Tammy.

So, there is still plenty of time to join us - the current challenge will close on the 28th August, and I will be back with details of our next challenge the following day.

Hugz, Jan xx

Winners - Lots of Layers

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 'Pretty Petals' challenge - we definitely had some really pretty entries, but 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  ... 

1st - Gail L

Lots of beautiful icy layers x

2nd - Pinky's World

Really pretty use of layering x

3rd - Claire Boelema

So many gorgeous layered embellishments 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 30th August with the next set of winners.

Hugz, Jan xx