We Love Stamping: October 2017

Good morning everyone, just popping in with some mid month inspiration following our 'Close to Nature' theme where we have seen some really lovely entries. The challenge runs until Wednesday 1st November so you still have plenty of time if you have not had chance to join in yet, or of course if you wold like to enter a second or even third creation. There are some lovely prizes to be won so why not.

Just a gentle reminder as sometimes the rules get missed: We must see hand stamping (no digis) as the focal element of your artwork, this means:

Stamping must be the central point of attention and interest

The DT girls have all been busy again and have lots of inspiration to share.....................

Brenda
Using Penny Black 30-429 Happy Wishes, 40-567 Restful and 40-558 Snowy Village from the new Peaceful Winter collection available in the UK from Crafts U Love

Using Penny Black 3819D Polka Wings, 4184K Rosa, 30-419 Happy Wishes
and 40-546 Dancing Daisies

Daniela

Using Penny Black 4061K Hedgy Gift

Ellie
Using Penny Black 30-278 Woodland Friends

Leanne
Using Penny Black 30-419 Happy Wishes, 25-019 Leaf Frolic, 30-068 Trims, 30-417 Delicate Silhouettes, 40-137 Brick Wall and 40-099 Soft Wings

Linda
Using Penny Black 30-012 bubbly

Lynn
Using Penny Black 1719K Nap Time

Mervi
Using Penny Black 30-377 birds & blooms

Tracy

Using Penny Black 1652J Cheesecake Wish

Good morning Peeps, I hope you are ready for a new challenge and this month our theme is..........

********Close to Nature********

There is a whole host of options here, Flowers, Animals, Trees and so much more, this is what the Cambridge Dictionary describes as Nature: the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

As always you can use any make of stamp and enter up to threw times, but we must see hand stamping as the focal element of your artwork, it can be a stamped image/s, large sentiment or quote....... the one exception are Penny Black Stickeroos. But no digi images. Please note: If we do not comment on your entry it will be because it does not follow the theme, qualify under our rules, or because we are asked to sign in or provide additional data to comment on third party hosts such as Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, Slipcoast. We do not want to be rude but we do want to be fair to those who do follow the rules.

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Three really lovely slapstick/cling stamps for three lucky winners.

Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !

The winner will receive a bundle of assorted ribbons with an Autumnal feel to them.

Sizzix, there's no bigger or better place for craft materials, custom dies and machines that can die-cut, emboss and texturize many materials, including cardstock, paper, construction paper, fabric, faux fur, felt and foil plus much more. Her is the lovely prize from them............