Wednesday, 1 April 2009

Blog Candy Winner & Stamp With Us Challenge Launch

WOW - who would have believed when we started this just over two weeks ago, that so many of you would be as excited as we are about this! We cannot believe that we have had over 5000 visitors and that there are so many Stampin' Up! fans out there! We really appreciate all of your lovely comments.
So, here we are - the 1st April 2009! - the day that we officially invite you to come and "Stamp with Us"!
We have lots to get through today so grab yourself a cuppa and read on……………..

First things first, we would like to announce that the winner of the FABULOUS blog candy ………
Milly Moo From Swindon

Congratulations ……and thank you so much for all of your entries! Milly Moo, if you could forward us your address, we can post your candy out for you.

Now onto the nitty gritty - today we launch the CHALLENGES part of Stamp With Us (challenge rules can be found on the right hand side of this blog)

The challenges will normally be launched on a Sunday so you are getting an extra four days for the first one!
Entries for the first challenge need to be entered before midnight (GMT) on Saturday 11th April.
Stamp With Us challenges will rotate in the following way:

Sketch = To create a project using the given sketch as your inspiration
Theme = Make a project to match with our theme
Colour = We' ll show you an image that will be your colour inspiration for your project
Recipe = We will ask for certain elements to be used and you must follow the recipe!

We might just add some extra sneaky challenges in occasionally to keep you all on your toes too……lol
That means that the first challenge is a sketch…..

This is the sketch that we would love for you to use.



Here are the design team cards that we have created:


Monica


Natalie



Zoe


As you can see we are a little lonely with just the three of us, so we think we need to announce a DESIGN TEAM CALL!!!

To be considered for the Stamp With Us Design Team, simply add “DT” to the end of your name when linking to your project. The DT call will run throughout the next four challenges (you don’t have to enter all of them) and the DT will be announced on 30th April.

Well I think that is enough for one day! Be sure to come back tomorrow for another exciting announcement! They are going to be coming thick and fast this week!

The Stamp With Us Team! xx

Posted by Stamp WIth Us at 07:00

43 comments:

  1. Suzie Q1 April 2009 at 07:23

    Here we go, here we go, here we go,loving the cards x x

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  2. Yvonne1 April 2009 at 07:59

    Yippeeee we are off, well done on a fab launch. have been waiting for this day.. off to try and make a card , whoooo hoooo

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  3. Smita1 April 2009 at 08:39

    Wish I could take part! I don't have any Stampin' Up! product (and that, unfortunately, happens to be the first of your conditions), and there is none available in India, I guess! But all the best to you guys! I sure would love to come back and see what the others are creating :-)

    Hugs,
    Smita

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  4. Pouky1 April 2009 at 08:43

    So beautiful cards ! I really love Natalie's one ! I think I'll try this challenge !

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  5. Steph1 April 2009 at 09:30

    YES! I've been waiting for this to start, I love Stampin Up! so it's great to have a challenge blog dedicated to it! Let the fun begin!

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  6. Yvonne1 April 2009 at 10:01

    Well i have done mine..did love this challenge. Just hope i have done enough, as i only have the Lovely stamps from you to work with at the mo, But should have my first order by sat.. oh cant wait.Happy crafting!

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  7. LoloDesigns1 April 2009 at 10:22

    Congratulations to Milly Moo, am I jealous, you bet ;o)

    The challenges look like real fun, sadly have no SU products yet so cannot enter. In these CC times I am having to work my way through my inordinate amount of stash before spending more pennies. Have fun girls xx

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  8. The Determined Scrapper1 April 2009 at 10:44

    Waiting is the hardest part. Now that it is over, I can't wait till tomorrow. I only have 2 stamp sets and 2 stamp pads from Stampin Up, but will look forward to getting more and sharing with you. Great Job on the launch.

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  9. Nicci1 April 2009 at 12:21

    I love this sketch! Hopefully I'll have a chance to give it a go! Good to see so many others interested in SU! too x

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  10. Vivi Morais1 April 2009 at 13:19

    First: Congratulations Milly!!! Enjoy a lot this candy!!

    Second: Like Smita, I don't have any Stampin' Up! product and because this I would not to be able to enter in the challeges. But I'll be back all time to see the beautiful work from all you. And I'm sure about that because I loved all the cards that you show us today!!!

    So... I wish a lot of inspirations for you and a great, great week full of craft, peace and love!!!
    xx

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  11. Cheryl1 April 2009 at 16:38

    congrats to milly moo

    I wasn't sure if i should have followed the colour scheme as well, but i've done it now anyway. thanks ladies i really enjoyed playing with the sketch.

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  12. simplyfairies1 April 2009 at 19:34

    Well done Milly Moo you lucky lady you....

    Fabulous inspiration from the team, well worth the wait, Mine is mega simple, but I likes it hope you do too...
    Kimx

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  13. Sandie1 April 2009 at 21:31

    Well done Milly, enjoy your fantastic prize!!

    Best of luck with the challenge blog. I see I'm not alone in being unable to play along due to the lack (availability) of SU supplies :( Very sad. But I will check back regularly to see everyone's work.

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  14. Kathy Rogers1 April 2009 at 22:28

    A great excuse to use all my purchases and a good place for ideas for my workshops.

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  15. Vicky2 April 2009 at 01:54

    I've done my entry and had so much fun playing with the sketch - never done that before but LOVED IT!!!!

    Fingers crossed now!

    Good luck everyone else and well done on your gorgeous work!

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  16. Steph Sullins2 April 2009 at 02:21

    Yea! I'm so happy to be able to take part in your challenge!! :)

    Steph

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  17. Handmade by Milly Moo2 April 2009 at 09:21

    OH MY Goodness Me. I am just so delighted
    to have won all this fab stash. Its not often I am lost for words but this is one of those very rare occassions. Such a shame hubby is not here to see it!! LOL

    I am just about to start a two week holiday where I just plan on playing with SU goodies all the time. Thank you so much. And a challenge. Will be putting this fab prize to good use. Love Terri XX

    p.s. my name is Terri really. Milly Moo is just my blog name and sign on name.

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  18. Unknown2 April 2009 at 15:24

    Congratulations Terri... hope you have lots of fun with your new goodies and looking forward to seeing your creations :)

    Was looking forward to the challenge... and think i've managed to do what I was supposed to do... if not heyho... there is always next time :P

    Gorgeous Cards Everyone :)

    Erika x

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  19. Claire2 April 2009 at 16:51

    I think this is going to be a fantastic blog it is my 1st challenge and I am really excited

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  20. Claire2 April 2009 at 17:09

    Help I am a novice at blogging I have left my entry for challenge but put wrong url address for my blog and its been lost

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  21. Zoe Tant2 April 2009 at 17:21

    This is going to be so much fun. Looking forward to future challenges and seeing everyone's creations. Zoe

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  22. Tara2 April 2009 at 22:09

    Yay! I've taken the challenge, made the card, and posted the link! Quite an achievement for me.... looking forward to the next one and the classes! Thanks girls!

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  23. Diane Markle3 April 2009 at 03:38

    I have left a link on my website with your banner. Lovely site. Glad to have found you and hopefully become a bigger part of your group with challenges and new ideas...love it..Diane

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  24. Stephanie3 April 2009 at 09:09

    Great sketch, I really enjyoed this challenge, thank you ladies (& what lovely DT cards too) *hugs* Steph xxx

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  25. Jo3 April 2009 at 14:31

    Really enjoyed this coz sketches are my favourite, thanks!

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  26. Rosie3 April 2009 at 14:59

    Really enjoyed working to a challenge, so thanks.

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  27. cardsandacuppa3 April 2009 at 16:21

    Fabby sketch, I have just added *both* of mine (couldn't just do one card with such a great sketch now could I ?) Best of luck with the blog
    Hugs Sarah-Jane xx

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  28. Alison3 April 2009 at 16:42

    This is my first challenge ever! Great sketch, I'm going to use this one again, thanks! Lovely DT cards too, I'm going to look at everyone's entries now.
    Well Done Terri, I'm so jealous, but enjoy your new goodies.

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  29. Sara4 April 2009 at 14:26

    Great first challenge. Looking forward to playing along regularly. Thanks ladies. Sara xx

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  30. Ann4 April 2009 at 15:43

    Its my first challenge too - hope I've done it right. Hope you like my card.

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  31. Carole5 April 2009 at 11:03

    Great Challenge girls...loved it. Good luck with everything...Hugs Carole

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  32. Suzie Q5 April 2009 at 14:33

    Hi,
    I have hopefully posted my 1st challenge and connected it to your wonderful site.
    xx

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  33. craftingdeb5 April 2009 at 19:02

    Really enjoyed taking part i this the first challenge looking forward to many more

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  34. Vannessa5 April 2009 at 20:09

    An excellent challenge and such a great excuse to use the fantastic SU collection I have!! Can't wait for the next one.

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  35. Unknown6 April 2009 at 20:46

    Hi all, loved the sketch and really enjoyed your first challenge. Have entered my card (and entered to be considered for the DT), loved the DT cards.

    All the best

    Jan x

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  36. Kristy Geddes7 April 2009 at 11:33

    Thanks for the challenge girls, it was fun to have a go and be considered for your DT.
    Looking forward to the next one.
    Cheers,
    Kristy xo

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  37. JAYNE7 April 2009 at 12:29

    Really loved this challenge, cant wait for the next one.
    Jayne

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  38. Maria Matter8 April 2009 at 12:26

    Lovely cards ladies! So glad I found you, I love my SU!, it's what started me creating and blogging which have truly blessed my life! I gave you a shout out on my challenge card post, hoping all those SU lovers will pop over! It would be fun to be considered for your DT...forgot to put it beside my link...so use to typing my name and clicking enter! I hope this blog is a great success, it would be great to have all this SU! inspiration!
    Blessings, Maria

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  39. Bekka9 April 2009 at 08:55

    Thank you for a fab chalenge - here is my first attempt :-D

    http://feeling-crafty.blogspot.com/2009/04/stamp-with-us-sketch-challenge.html

    I would love to be considered for your Design Team - how amazing would that be!

    I have done another card for this challange too - just need to get its picture.

    Thanks for the inspiration

    Bekka

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  40. Unknown9 April 2009 at 11:31

    I have posted a link to my second attempt now too - what fun :-D

    http://feeling-crafty.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-posts-in-one-day.html

    Thank you again

    Bekka

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  41. CraftyC10 April 2009 at 12:38

    Have added to Mr Linky but for some reason the DT did not show. A great sketch and becoming a big SU Fan,
    Would love to be considered for the DT

    Thanks
    Claire (DT)
    xx

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  42. The Crafting Cook10 April 2009 at 23:27

    Love the blog & the new challenges.
    Have left a link to my card and would love to be considered for the DT team in the future.

    Teresa x

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  43. Kate Lewis11 April 2009 at 13:32

    Fun sketch girls, thanks!! Kate x

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