Winners will be revealed on the 10th, so mark your calendars and check back to see if you’ve won.
Didn't play in last month's challenge? You can still win because there will be at least three winners that will be picked from those who left comments on all posts we published here on the blog and on our Instagram account. If you want to increase your odds of winning, simply comment on all posts we published here and on Instagram from February 1. You have until March 8 to leave comments.
Anyway, it’s a brand new month, which means a brand new challenge is officially live!
Anyway, it’s a brand new month, which means a brand new challenge is officially live!
Before you link up your beautiful projects, though, please read our updated challenge rules.
Plus, we tweaked our challenge rules just a little bit:
* Each player may enter a maximum of 7 times. Any player who enters more than 7 times will not qualify for the prizes.
* If you use STAMPlorations exclusively (no stamps, dies, stencils, digis, stickers from other companies), then your project does not need to have any stamping on it to qualify. For example, you can enter a project wherein you used our cover plate die and word/phrase die.
The challenge is open until March 31, 11:59 pm Pacific time and the winners will be announced on April 10. Again, please read and follow our challenge rules if you want to qualify for the prizes.
Without further ado, here are the STAMPgirls with their projects for this month's challenge:
Sanna brings a wonderful organic feel to her projects with this duo of "Sparkle, Shine, Glimmer & Glow" ATCs. She expertly combines vibrant yellow and teal watercolor washes with stenciling and stamping. The focal point—stamped and fussy cut leaves with a subtle text print—is beautifully elevated with oversized pearls for a touch of elegant dimension.
Maria creates a soft, ethereal scene using a unique geometric background with one of our texture cover plates. The patchwork-style background in pastel pinks, purples, and yellows provides the perfect backdrop for a crisp, white die-cut bird and branch. The "Thinking of you" sentiment, die-cut in a coordinating soft purple, ties the whole serene design together.
Jane’s card is a masterclass in mixed media layering! This "Every little thing you do is magic" design features hearts over a splattered, warm-toned background. The whimsical addition of a sealed envelope with a kiss and scattered sequins adds a playful, heartfelt energy that pops off the page.
Tanja takes us into the world of texture with this incredible mixed media tag. By using heavy embossing and a cool-toned teal and bronze color palette, she creates a vintage, weathered look. The addition of frayed ribbon and the "Make each day your masterpiece" sentiment makes this a truly inspirational piece of art.
Vicki brings a vibrant burst of color to the gallery with this gorgeous floral card! Using the Bloomfully: Sparkle stamp set, she has created a striking focal point featuring bold red, deep blue, and bright teal roses nestled among lush green leaves. The crisp white card base and soft, masked-off blue background perfectly highlight the hand-colored blooms, while the "BORN TO sparkle" sentiment adds an elegant, finishing touch.
Sue's card showcases a colored mandala-patterned coffee cup, popped up for dimension. To add depth to the background, she used the Dots 'n Beans stencil with soft, tonal ink, creating a subtle coffee bean pattern that anchors the composition. She finished her card with a bold, high-contrast Coffee Feel Good clear sticker that delivers a powerful, relatable sentiment without obscuring the background details.
Monika’s mini book page is a masterclass in vintage-inspired layering, blending soft pink hues with earthy textures for a truly romantic feel. This layout features a clever pocket-and-tag interactive element created with the ATC/Tag Builder Dies. The background is enriched by the Faded Botanicals collage paper, which provides a dreamy, script-heavy base for the floral focal points. Monika used stamps from Floral Bliss to create the delicate blooms, and she used stamps from Art Marks to add the subtle, repetitive borders on the pocket. The design is anchored by a high-impact quote from Bold Sentiments: Discover, reminding us to appreciate the beauty in the journey.
Craftyfield's card is a striking example of modern, high-contrast design that uses geometric framing to spotlight artistic textures. Her card features a bold, multi-layered "tilted" layout achieved with our crazy stitch dies, which add a playful, hand-stitched feel to the turquoise and hot pink cardstock. The central focus is a mug from After Coffee, cleverly integrated with the Faded Botanicals paper to give the cup a weathered, vintage-inspired pattern. A crisp "PERK UP!" sentiment provides an energetic finishing touch that perfectly complements the vibrant color palette.
Shirley’s card is a breathtaking example of mixed-media elegance, using stenciling and intricate die-cuts to create a serene, ethereal scene. The background features a delicate, organic texture created with a stencil, providing a soft botanical backdrop that feels light and airy. On top of that is a stunning focal point made with the dragonfly layering dies, where the stacked wings add realistic dimension and a touch of fragility. Shirley completed her card with a powerful, minimalist sentiment, perfectly balancing the delicate imagery with a message of strength.
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