Challenge 54: Circles

Hello stamping friends!!!

Well, as you probably know, blogger was not playing nice for the whole day. Then we got tied up and wasn't able to finish the post early. I'm sorry for the delay.

The winner of a Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp of their choice is:

Scrappy

Congratulations Scrappy! Thank you for your adorable entry. Please contact me nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com to claim your prize.

In the mean time, we have a new challenge for you.

Darlene is challenging us to use: Circles!!

This can be a little or a lot, dots, circles, patterned paper with circles or polka dots, circle cards, circle diecut images...you get the picture.

One random winner will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image, but if you do, you will be entered into a second drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp!!

Speaking of Digital Stamps, don't forget that we are having a new release next Friday!!

The sneak peeks begin on Wednesday and Thursday and the blog hop will begin at 12:01am EST early Friday morning.

If you would like to win the whole digi release, check out the details here.

Now here are the awesome DT Circle samples...

Darlene

Tracy

Dawn

Diane

Tammy

Lacey

Mariska

Carolina

Jeanette

Angelique

Deborah

Now it's your turn!! Let's see those circles!!

New additions to the Design Team

Hello stamping friends!!

If you are looking for the current challenge, click here.

Well, it took MUCH longer than expected to pick the new additions to the Design Team!

There were so many lovely entries and it was so hard to choose.

Thank you so much to everyone who applied to the DT Call.

We are here today to announce the new team...

Dawn Baty - US/Canada Team (Missouri)

http://dailyscrappinspiration.blogspot.com/

Hello! My name is Dawn. I've been married for 21 yrs to my wonderfully supportive husband. We have two kids, daughter who is 14 yrs and a son who is 10 yrs old. They keep us busy with school activities. I'm also a caregiver who works from home. And I love my job.

When I'm not working I love creating cards, it's a great way to unwind after a busy day. Just being able to sink my fingers into scrappy/craft goodies does it all. Also I love to gardening and doing many outdoor activities.

I'm excited to be part of the Wags N Whiskers Design Team.

Here is a gorgeous card created by Dawn using "With Love"

Tammy Louise - US/Canada Team (Michigan)

http://handmadebytlc.blogspot.com/

I am a Gerber Daisy loving Marilyn Monroe wanna be. I live in Michigan with my husband of 24 years, my teen autistic son and 2 of the cutest four legged long haired mini doxi's on the planet, (well in my opinion anyway). My crafting started at 8 or 9 years old, crochet, painting, floral design, ceramics, cross stitch, and I made sure to sew most of my childrensHalloween costumes. I think I've done just about everything except interior design, then again, I think my husband would disagree! hehe. I've been creating greeting cards about 10 years now and have been very fortunate in meeting the vendors that retail my birthday, anniversary, valentines day and thinking of you creations. Only 2 years ago I found a retailer for some of my more vintage, animal and boutique style cards. I sell cards in 5 or more craft shows a year. I've never found a technique class I could pass up because I love to learn, experiment and socialize with other crafters. We are the friendliest and happiest people I've ever met. Maybe because we do what we love! I leave an inspirational though for the day every day on all my posts because while we live in a very busy, high tech, and sometimes complicated world . . . it's very easy to forget to stop and smell the roses!

Check out this beautiful card from Tammy using "Hannah"

Diane Ahlers - Guest DT US/Canada Team (Arizona)

http://ahlers5.blogspot.com/

My name is Diane. I’ve been married to my husband Tom for 35 years and have three kids (grown), four cats and two adopted guinea pigs. I’m a sucker for cute furry animals. I work in Special Education in an elementary school in Northern Arizona and am looking forward to retirement in just a few years. I started making cards in 2010 and it has become my passion. After a rough day at work nothing is as relaxing as coloring a digi and putting a card together.

And here his Diane's adorable card using "Love you Sis"...

Now this DT call was originally only for the US/Canada Team, but when we received an email from the following stamper, we just HAD to add her, too!

Deborah Hughes - UK

http://craftrocks.blogspot.com/

I live in Manchester, England with my boyfriend Jayse & my beautiful 3 year old baby girl. I have worked in the Dance & Theatre industry for over 10 years where I have taught in many local dance schools, some of the Professional Colleges, and worked as a Professional Dancer. I got into Papercrafting around 3 years ago & was instantly hooked! Now after winning Papercrafter of the Year with Simply Cards & Papercrafts magazine I do commissions for them & I have recently set up my own blog. I've had such an amazing & unbelievable response - its been like a whilrwind & I have now accepted onto several design teams. I enjoy stamping & painting with Distress Inks, but more generally what I love about Papercrafting is how you can create such different looks with each project. I can't wait to share papercrafting with you & get to know evenyone too! - Happy Crafting, Deb.x

Make sure to check out her blog to see her amazing creations!

Of course, they whole team will be back next week with a new challenge.

In the mean time, the current challenge is: diecuts and punches

Challenge 53: Use Die or Punch

Hello stamping friends!!

The winner of the free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp for the color challenge is:

Congratulations, Nikki Byrne!

And the winner of the free Digital stamp for using a WnW stamp on her entry is:

Margo S!!

Here is her lovely card using Buddy's Balloon...

Ladies, please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your contact information and stamp choices.

This week's challenge hosted by Tracy is:

Use a die or Punch

The prize is a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

However, if you use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card, you will be entered into a separate drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp!! Two chances to win!

Now here are the awesome DT cards for your inspiration...

Tracy

Darlene

Carolina

Mariska

Lacey

Now it's your turn!!

Challenge 52 - A Color Combo

Hello stamping friends!!

We're getting a late start today, sorry about that. But we're here now with the new challenge!

The winner of the free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp for the Ribbons and Pearls challenge is...

Congratulations Mary D

Please email me (Nikki) nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com with your stamp choice and contact information Mary.

I'm sorry to announce that Chris had to step down from the team. It's been a long run for her, but after 2 years, it was time to take a break. She will be missed.

Speaking of DT's, I have been looking over the entries for the DT call. The call will end on Sunday. If you are interested in entering the DT call, please email 3 of your best work to stampandcreate@bellsouth.nst by Sunday at midnight.

You will be contacted by Tuesday if you made the cut and the winners will be announced with the next challenge.

This week's challenge hosted by Mariska is: A Color Combo...

Please use some black, pale green, light pink, and white/cream on your cards.

You CAN use other colors as well as long as we can find those 4 colors also.

The prize is a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

However, if you use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card, you will be entered into a separate drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp!! Two chances to win!

Now here are the awesome DT cards for your inspiration...

Mariska

Tracy

Darlene

Lacey

Jeanette

Carolina

Angelique

Now it's your turn!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks.

Challenge 51: Ribbons and Pearls

Hello stamping friends!!

Wow! What a great turnout for our Spring Challenge!! It was so wonderful to see so many Springy creations! Feels like Spring is finally here!

Before we get to challenge and winners, I am sorry to announce that Karen and Vicky have both stepped down from the team to focus more time on other things. They will be greatly missed!

I am currently looking for a new DT for the US/Canadian team. If you are interested, please email me 3 of your best work to stampandcreate@bellsouth.net

The winner of the free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp for the Spring challenge is...

Congratulations, Tracy...

And the winner of the Free WnW Digital Stamp (for using a WnW for the challenge) is:

Gale using Angel Whispers...

Ladies, please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your stamp choice and contact information.

Now on to this week's challenge...

This week's challenge is:

Ribbons and Pearls

(Please use both Ribbons AND Pearls on your creation).

Remember, you don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card to enter for a change at the Free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp...

But if you do, you will be entered into a separate drawing for a Free Wags 'n Whiskers Digital stamp, too!!

If you are in need of any Wags 'n Whiskers stamps, you can find Rubber Stamps HERE and Digital Stamps HERE!

Here are the awesome DT cards for inspiration...

Darlene

Tracy

Debs

Chris

Mariska

Angelique

Now it's your turn!!

The challenge is open for 2 weeks.

Challenge 50 - Spring

Thank you to all our entrants who played along last challenge and so great to see all your fabulous designs using more than 1 fold.

The winner of a Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp of their choice is:

Lisa C

Congratulations Lisa! Thank you for playing along and sharing your beautiful card with us. Please contact me nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com to claim your prize.

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This challenge Angelique would like to see your:

Spring Creations

Sping inspired images, colours, flowers etc...


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Don't forget our challenge is now open. Anyone can play along and you DO NOT need to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image.

Each challenge we have two prizes:

One random participant will win a

Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp of their choice.

Any entry using a Wags 'n Whiskers image on their card will be entered into a drawing for a W'nW Digital stamp of their choice!!

Therefore, anyone who uses a Wags 'n Whiskers image will be entered into both prizes of a rubber stamp and a digital stamp!!

The only requirements are that you link directly to your challenge project - not to the main page of your blog. You must have a new project (no back linking) and you must link your card to the challenge post.

If you do not have a blog, you can still enter the challenges by uploading your cards to an open gallery such as Splitcoaststampers.

Here are the DT's beautiful Spring inspired cards for your inspiration:


Angelique


Darlene

Chris

Tracy
Vicky

Mariska

Debbie

Now it's your turn!!! Remember our challenges are now fortnightly so our next challenge is on Friday 1st April.