Challenge 64 - Anything Goes/Autumn or Fall

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 November to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

Before we talk about today's challenge, we are still having a:

DESIGN TEAM CALL

We're looking for some new team members for 2025!

Here's what you need to know:

1. You need to have a blog and a Facebook account - our DT group and Star Stampz group are both on Facebook.

2. You need to be comfortable working with digital stamps, taking good clear square photos of your cards and adding a watermark to your photos.

3. You will make one card per month.

4. We take turns choosing the optional challenge themes (which the Design Team must follow) and choosing the top 3 from challenges.  Design Team members can request a digi stamp to make their cards.

5. You will be commenting on one or two entries in every ten.

If that sounds like something you are interested in or if you have any questions, please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com

And now back to today's new challenge.

Our optional theme chosen by Clara is:

ANYTHING GOES/AUTUMN OR FALL

And here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Annie using Mushroom Fairy

Deanne using Autumn Gift

Great cards - thank you ladies!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 63 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 62

Welcome back to the Star Stampz Challenge blog!

We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 62.

Our theme for Challenge 62 was anything goes/men or boys and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#1 - Auntysue

Congratulations!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  

And now let's see who Clara has chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 62:

#6 - Paper Whims

#8 -  Astrid

#20 - Bettascrap

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If yo

u would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES/SPOOKY

Clara using Little Halloween Witch

Gina using Pumpkin Painting

Maria using Ghost Girl

Samantha using Ghost Girl

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge here - we'd love to see your cards!

And don't forget that we're running a DESIGN TEAM CALL for 2025 - all the details are in this month's first challenge post here.

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 63 - Anything Goes/Spooky and a Design Team Call

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 October to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

Before we talk about today's challenge, we are having a:

DESIGN TEAM CALL

We're looking for some new team members for 2025!

Here's what you need to know:

1. You need to have a blog and a Facebook account - our DT group and Star Stampz group are both on Facebook.

2. You need to be comfortable working with digital stamps, taking good clear square photos of your cards and adding a watermark to your photos.

3. You will make one card per month.

4. We take turns choosing the optional challenge themes (which the Design Team must follow) and choosing the top 3 from challenges.  Design Team members can request a digi stamp to make their cards.

5. You will be commenting on one or two entries in every ten.

If that sounds like something you are interested in or if you have any questions, please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com

And now back to today's new challenge.

Our optional theme, chosen by Gina is:

ANYTHING GOES/SPOOKY

We have a Guest Designer joining us this month - please welcome Jinny!

And here is her amazing project:

To find out more about Jinny's project and leave her a comment, please head over to her blog here.

Jinny used 'Ghost Girl' to make her project.

And here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Annie using Little Halloween Witch

Deanne using Little Halloween Witch

Great cards - thank you ladies!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 62 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 61

Welcome back to the Star Stampz Challenge blog!

We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 60.

Our theme for Challenge 61 was anything goes and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#25 - Vivian Foo

Congratulations!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  Please claim your prize by the end of August.

And now let's see who I have chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 60:

#9 - Paper Whims

#22 - Rebecca Gillard

#28 - Astrid

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If you would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES/MEN OR BOYS

Clara using Football Soccer Boy

Gina using Pumpkin Pile

Maria using Mad Hatter Chibi

Samantha using The Dragon and The Knight

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge here - we'd love to see your cards!

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 62 - Anything Goes/Men or Boys

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 September to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

And now on to this month's challenge and our theme, chosen by Kel, is -

ANYTHING GOES/MEN OR BOYS

We have a Guest Designer joining us for this challenge - please welcome Bea.

And here is her card:

Bea has used 'Gotta Catch 'Em All Pokemon' available here

Please head over to her blog here to see some more photos of her amazing card!

And here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Annie using Football Soccer Boy

Deanne using Football Soccer Boy

Helen using Football Soccer Boy

Great inspiration from the team!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 61 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 60

 Welcome back to the Star Stampz Challenge Blog!

We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 60.

Our theme for Challenge 60 was anything goes/in or beside the sea and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#9 - Emma T

Congratulations!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  Please claim your prize by the end of August.

And now let's see who I have chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 60:

#2 - Paper Whims

#4 - NanaConnie

#9 - Emma T (it must be your lucky week!)

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If you would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES

And don't forget that we're showcasing the fabulous new release:

Deanne using Angel of One Wing

Samantha using Fists of a Bartender

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge here - we'd love to see your cards!

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 61 - Anything Goes and a New Release!

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 August to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

Before we get to this month's challenge, there's some exciting news - we have some fabulous new releases for you!

Angel of One Wing

and

Flowers and Magic

and

Mercenary For Hire

and

Fists of a Bartender

Plus there's a sale on during August - 20% off purchases of more than $15

And this month's challenge showcasing the new digi stamps is:

ANYTHING GOES

Here's some inspiration from our Design Team:

Annie using Fists of a Bartender

Clara using Mercenary for Hire

Kel using Angel of One Wing

Samantha using Flowers and Magic

Great inspiration from the team!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 60 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 59

 Welcome back to the Star Stampz Challenge Blog!

We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 59.

Our theme for Challenge 59 was anything goes/floral and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#16 Silke

Congratulations!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  Please claim your prize by the end of August.

And now let's see who Maria has chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 59:

#12 - Bettascrap

#18 - Aimeslee

#26 - Jinny

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If you would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES/IN OR BESIDE THE SEA

Clara using Shipwrecked

Gina using Red String

Maria using Shipwrecked

Samantha using Shipwrecked

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge here - we'd love to see your cards!

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 60 - Anything Goes/In or Beside the Sea

Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 July to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

And now on to this month's challenge and our theme, chosen by Mia, is -

ANYTHING GOES/IN OR BESIDE THE SEA

And here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Annie using Shipwrecked

Deanne using Shipwrecked

Helen using Whale of a Tale

Kel using Whale of a Tale

Great inspiration from the team!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 59 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 58

Welcome back to the Star Stampz Blog.

 We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 58.

Our theme for Challenge 58 was anything goes/Happy Birthday and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#28 - Aimeslee

Congratulations!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  Please claim your prize by the end of June.

And now let's see who I've chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 58:

#17 - AuntySue

#26 - Made by Mandy

#32 - Bea

Congratulations to you all!

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If you would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES/FLORAL

Annie using Spring Flower

Deanne using Sunday Best

Kel using My Sweet Sunflower

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge here - we'd love to see your cards!

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 59 - Anything Goes/Floral

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 June to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

And now on to this month's challenge and our theme, chosen by Kimberly, is -

ANYTHING GOES/FLORALS

And here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Clara using Spring Bumble Bee

Gina using Sunday Best

Maria using Flower Fairy - Tulip

Samantha using Flower Fairy - Daisy

Great inspiration from the team!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge 58 Reminder and Winner and Top 3 From Challenge 57

 Welcome back to the Star Stampz Challenge Blog.

 We're back today with a reminder of our current challenge and the winner and top 3 from Challenge 57.

Our theme for Challenge 57 was anything goes/in the air and we had some fabulous entries - your support is much appreciated.

First of all our winner chosen by random.org is:

#10 - Silke

Congratulations Elaine!  Please e-mail me (Helen) at madebyhelenblog@yahoo.com and let me know which 3 images you would like from the Star Stampz Etsy Shop - please include links in your e-mail.  Please claim your prize by the end of June.

And now let's see who I've chosen as the top 3 from Challenge 57:

#6 - Paper Whims

#23 - Donna W

#26 - Astrid

Congratulations to you all!

I would like to invite you all to be Guest Designers for a future challenge.  If you would like to take up this invitation, please e-mail me (address above) and we will get everything set up.

And now here is some more wonderful inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge:

ANYTHING GOES/HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Annie using Sunday Best

Deanne using Spring Bumble Bee

Helen using Sparkle

Kel using Ballerina

We hope that's inspired you to join our challenge - we'd love to see your cards!

Helen and the Star Stampz Challenge x

Challenge 58 - Anything Goes/Happy Birthday

 Hello and welcome back to the challenge blog!

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our last challenge - we really appreciate you joining in.

Don't forget to come back here on 25 May to see who is the winner and top 3 was from last month's challenge and of course to see more inspiration from the Design Team for our current challenge.

And don't forget that all our challenges are now 'anything goes' with an optional theme for you to follow.  Our Design Team will use the optional theme but you can choose whether to or not.

And now on to this month's challenge and our theme, chosen by Maria, is -

ANYTHING GOES/HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We have a Guest Designer joining us this month - please welcome Patsy and here is her beautiful card:

Patsy has used 'Autumn Fall Girl Reading' to make her card.  Please visit her blog and leave her a comment.

And now here is some inspiration from our Design Team:

Clara using 'Sparkle'

Gina using 'The Zoo'

Maria using 'Sakura Cherry Blossom'

Samantha using 'Journey Through a Book'

Great inspiration from the team!

Please link up your cards below remembering to link to your post not your whole blog.

Our rules are in the sidebar - please make sure you follow them so you are eligible for our winner's prize of three digi stamps of your choice.  Our challenges end at 12 noon GMT on the 9th of each month and as I mentioned above, the results will be published in our second post of the month on the 25th.

Helen and the Star Stampz Team x

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter