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PSC#102 - Die Cuts Only

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Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #101 Me & You is Suzann Anderson

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The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is SmilynStef.

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

2023-03

PSC#102 Die Cuts Only!  We know you love Poppystamps so it's safe to say that you love die cuts too!   This month we're challenging you to create a project made entirely of die cuts - no stamps allowed!   Projects can be for any occasion, and you're not limited to making cards.  We welcome home décor, page layouts, tags and everything in between!  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps die on your project!  You must use a Poppystamps product to be eligible to win! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our March guest selected and introduced by Jeanne from our Design Team!   It's true that opposites attract because I have been an admirer of Joyce's clean style for years!  It amazes me how she can make a die cut or stamp the focus of attention with no distraction on her clean white backgrounds.  I am jealous of her "less is more" craft style that is always "just right" simple perfection! 

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Joyce Mehrberg

Blog: Cards By The Sea

Instagram: @joycemehrberg

I live in a small beach town, just north of San Diego with my husband and rescue pup, Sherlock. I started making cards over ten years ago, drawn in by the magic of heat embossing. I quickly embraced all the other fun things to buy, sort and organize as part of the card making hobby. My style is mostly clean and simple, and I really love the combination of bright and vivid colors with lots of white space in the background. When I am not making cards, I enjoy exercising with Peloton, volunteering with my dog, knitting, reading and traveling.

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Joyce Mehrberg

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Michele K.  Henderson

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Kim Singdahlsen

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Patty Tanuz

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on  March 29 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on  April 1!!  No fooling!     

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

PSC#101 Me & You

Challenge Badge

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #100 "Let It Snow" is Becca Yahrling!

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The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Juilien Jiang.

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

2023-02

PSC#101 Me & You!  What's better than time spent with your favorite person?  I mean besides making!  Nothing right?   This month we want you to show us some love - perhaps a Valentine, or something that celebrates the things that  you and your sweetie love to do together.  Projects don't have to be to a significant other, love comes in all shapes and sizes and everyone enjoys being loved and appreciated.  You're not limited to making cards.  We welcome home décor, page layouts, tags and everything in between!  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our February guest designer selected and introduced by Nancy on our Design Team.  Colleen became a friend during a stay at the Craft house in Kansas.  I came to love her joy for crafting and her faith in our Lord! She is so talented, and introduced me to some wonderful products (I know, dangerous crafty friends!), and we have kept in touch ever since. I know you'll enjoy her beautiful card, and be sure to send her some love!

ColleenColleen Foelker

Blog:  One Smile Lifts a Spirit

Instagram: @colleenfoelker

Hi, I am Colleen and I live in Oregon with my husband of 51 years! I have two daughters, one lives next door to me with 4 children (21-19-15–2 years!) and the other daughter lives 1 ½ miles from me with 3 children (23-15-13) I love making cards and mailing them to family and friends. I sell the cards to my bible study ladies and donate all the money to good causes. This year I was able to purchase 21 winter coats for children ages 3 – 14 along with knitted hats and gloves for them. I am so thankful I can provide the cards and then give back to others. I am blessed and I have met so many wonderful friends through this community of card makers. It has enriched my life and blessed me more than I ever imagined! 
 
 
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Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on  February 26 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on  March 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

 

 
 

PSC#100 Let It Snow!

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Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #99 Gift It! is Inkami

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The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Pat J.

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#100 Let It Snow!   This time of year all that glitters is snow!  We're looking for projects celebrating winter.. maybe a snowy scene, or keeping cozy by the fire with a warm cuppa, or maybe a winter birthday!  Your project can be for any occasion and is not limited to cards.  We welcome home decor, page layouts, tags and everything in between!  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our guest for the first challenge of the new year who is introduced by Design Team member Kim...I have followed Rosemary's blog and been inspired by her wonderful cards for over a decade. We both started blogging in 2010! She has a fresh style although not necessarily clean and simple as she is very good at combining textures, patterns and colors. Many of her cards use die cuts and I knew she would do a beautiful job of showing off Poppystamps products!

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Blog: Hey There..... rosigrl!

Instagram: @rosigrld

Hi everyone! My name is Rosemary Dennis. I live in the south Puget Sound region of Washington state with my husband, two boys and our silly Doberman Pincher, Sparky. I got my start making cards because of a dear friend.  She would make the most beautiful handmade cards and encouraged me to give it a try.  I did and the rest is history, lol!  I'm so excited to be the guest designer for the January Poppystamps challenge.

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Meghan Kennihan

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Candice Crawford

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on  January 29 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on  February 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

 

PSC#99 Gift It!

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Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #98 Fabulous Fall is Pat J. 

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Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#99 Gift It!   This time of year it's all about giving!  It's a great way to show appreciation for others and to share with those who might be in need.  This time we're looking for ways that you might dress up a gift, baked good, or treat.  That means tags, gift wraps, treat bags and more.  Your gift it project isn't limited to the winter holidays - birthday, school and other occasions are welcome.  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our December Guest Nancy Salked who is introduced by Design Team member Michele...

Nancy and I got to know each other a little through this wonderful crafting community we are all a part of. One day she sent me a card and I fell in love with her beautiful, bright, colorful, and very clean style! He projects always feel so bright and positive. I knew Nance would create something joyful and cheerful using a few Poppystamps products. Thanks for joining the Poppystamps family for our December challenge!
 
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Nancy Salked
 

Instagram:  @tarheelsoulmom
 

Hello there! My name is Nancy Salkeld. I've been card making for about 15 years. I have always been artsy and crafty since a little girl. I was always drawing or gluing something. I took painting lessons as a teen and dabbled in various artsy things. I live in Cary, North Carolina, married to college sweetheart, ER RN hubs, Dave, for 32 years and counting.  I have two grown children, Arrow and Ben and "furmom" to lab, Ellie and cats Bella and Crystabelle.

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Michele K.  Henderson

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on  December 29 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on January 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

 

 

PSC#98 Fabulous Fall

Challenge Badge

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #97 ABC - Anything but a card is Inkami

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The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Greta H

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#98 Fabulous Fall - Leaves are turning colors and there's a chill in the air.   It's Sweater Weather!   Show us what you love about fall - warm colors, a mug of your favorite, or some beautiful foliage.  Whatever you love best about this time of year.   The challenge is not limited to cards - we'd love to see your page layouts, home decor, tags, and mixed media.   It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our November Guest   Nancy has a beautiful, sweet and simple design with a mix of elegance. Nancy has a love of family and decorating.  She is from Wisconsin and we love her beautiful style in her creativity.

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Nancy Guse

Blog:  Sweet Gatherings

Instagram: @sweet.gatherings

Hello! My name is Nancy, and my husband and I live in Wisconsin. We have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren. I fell in love with making cards 13 years ago. When I am not in my craft room I enjoy gardening, landscaping and decorating.

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Nancy Guse

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Nancy Penir  

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Marybeth Lopez

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Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on November 28 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on December 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

 

PSC#97 - ABC - Anything But A Card

Challenge Badge

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #96 Anything Goes is Birgit Norton!

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The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Linda W. 

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

2022-10

PSC#97 - ABC Anything BUT a Card  It seems like once fall announces it's arrival it's all about the holidays.  Better get a jump on all of your gift giving, whether it's a bitty bag of Halloween treats, or some home baked pumpkin bread -  the little details make even the simplest gifts more heart felt .  This month we're looking for Anything but a Card.  We'd love to see how you make things extra special with home made tags and treat bags, garlands of die cut images, and other paper crafts.   How about a page layout of your favorite holiday memory.  The challenge is not limited to Holiday - you can choose ANY occasion or event. It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our October Guest Zoe Collins!   Zoe  is talented card maker with a whimsical style. In just a few short years, Zoe has captivated the Card Making community with her distinct artistic style. You can find Zoe on Instagram at @snail_mail_4_zoe

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Zoe Collins

Instagram: @snail_mail_4_zoe

Hello! My name is Zoe, and I am from California. I enjoy card making, mixed media, and sending happy mail. I’ve been creative my whole life and found card making and mixed media in 2018 when I was searching for ways to jazz up my happy mail. I have fallen in love with card making. When I am not in my craft room you will find me swimming or cooking. At work, I advocate for those who have developmental disabilities.

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Candice Crawford

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on October 30 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on November 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!