I've been bursting to share with you...
but my lips were sealed till publication day.
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Craft Stamper Magazine
have voted me
Stamper of the Year!
Can you see me doing a happy dance?
I am flabbergasted! I am in disbelief!............I'm the one in the middle! HOL
What’s more, silly me forgot to renew my subscription and I have only just been able to buy a copy from my local W.H Smith LOL
(not so local as it's 5 miles away!)
Some of you may have had your magazine ages now and not have realised it was me as I have never posted my full name here.....I have always been a bit wary of posting too much personal information....you never know what fruitcakes there are out there! LOL
I was thrilled enough when Katy, the editor, asked for my pieces to be sent for judging on the short list from the photo’s I sent, as I had been in two minds whether they were good enough and left it very late to send the e-mail!
People say things like “I’m over the moon” when faced with such wonderful news
People say things like “I’m over the moon” when faced with such wonderful news
…..but that does not really convey how I feel.
How about......
“I feel like running to the edges of the universe and back in 30 seconds”!!!
Do you get my drift? Do ya?
I want to thank those that judged my pieces special enough to be chosen as
“STAMPER OF THE YEAR!”
what an honour and I still can't believe my "Dance to the Music of Time" canvas is on the front cover....I mean just look at all the talent on the front cover with little old me!!
It is surreal..........ooh er!.........I feel a wobble coming on.....
that means I have to live up to this!
Can I do it?............I will certainly try :)
xoxo Sioux
P.S. If you are looking for my T!m 12 days of Christmas tags and any newer posts please scroll down as I am leaving this as a sticky for a little while.....
just so I can get used to it ya know! HOL
P.P.S. Detail of how the canvas was done are on the Craft Stamper website here.
I have just got my magazine, and din't realise it was you! How fantastic and many many congratulations! Have a great weekend
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Huge congrats,,,,,, i've had my mag since last week and had no idea it was you.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve the title.... i have admired your work since i started following you...
CONGRATULATIONS.
HUGS lynx
♥CONGRATULATIONS♥ HONEY.XXXXX
ReplyDeleteVery, very Well deserved your creations are always inspirational.
That's the nicest news I've heard in ages. WOOHOOO.....XXXX
I am soooooo excited for you. :-D
Can't wait for my copy to arrive along with my rock candy!!
I might have to send it to you for signing. :-D
Love & huge hugs. Gez.xx
HEY I saw the Craft Stamper last week, but like you say didn't realise. CONGRATULATIONS.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Well done you!
ReplyDelete(Lyn)
Wahoo! Wahoo! Wahoo! Well done that is just fabulous! How exciting! Kim
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic!! Love what I see -- I wish I could see it IRL but I haven't seen that mag here in Canada (must look a little harder - sometimes we get things in from the UK)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again!!!! So exciting!
Congratulations!!!! I'm doing the dance with you hun..so well deserved...what a star!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope theres a bottle of champers with your name on there!!!..lol
lots of hugs..
Jan...xx
Congratulations...great stuff!...... guess I've lost my crown!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you can actually let on now. I was being very good not letting the cat out of the bag earlier. I wanted to tell everyone too! Good for you girl! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations got the mag a week ago and was blown away by both your canvas and wine glass lamp shade. Awesome work and a deserved win enjoy it all.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations your canvas is stunning!!! Anesha :-)
ReplyDeleteThat canvas of yours is totally gorgeous - your work is always so eyecatching and original - the award is very well deserved - enjoy the goodies xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. A worthy winner, I love all the art in that magazine, and my Mum is after it too afer an article with her favourite stamps.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! You are obviously thrilled, which makes it all the more pleasing that you won :) I'm sure it's deserved but I haven't seen the mag yet.... ooh, it's really, really good news.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS TO YOU HUN....*yes I shouted cos I am sooo excited for you* and I think that the canvas you made is AMAZING!!!! Well done...brilliant...chuffed for you ... enjoy!!! x
ReplyDeleteWow! Well done you indeed! Haven't seen the mag yet, but will grab a copy asap. Congratulations to a worthy winner and enjoy every moment of basking in the warmth of your acheivement! Lindsay x x
ReplyDeleteOooh-er! Your name is Susan!! I'm gobsmacked, lol. I just read the cover properly (tired before after Stamp Club) and realised that's your canvas on the front cover - wow - fab bit of work there. You had me fooled, though - I really thought your name was Jen, ROFL. Well done you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoohoo Congratulations missus - I kept thinking Im sure I know that name but couldnt think from where, and now I know!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased for you - youre an amazing artist and I cant wait to see more of your work in Craft Stamper.
Well done again xx
Fantastic. Many Many Congrats. I haven't got my copy yet but can't wait to get my mits on it now to have a look at your wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteYou derserve this title, your work is stunning and you keep your gorgeous dancing penguins at the top for ever, they're fab and I can feel your excitement from here!!
Lisax
I got my magazine today hun and sat there looking at it and the thought crossed my mind as I visit you a lot,I thought is that my dear friend,artyjen. Now you have proved it is,I am so so proud of you hun it is more then well deserved,and am so glad I am one of your friends,and could not be happier or more proud,really really well done hun so utterly well desreved,you are one super talented artist,love hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
ReplyDeletesorry hun meant to say Tims tag is utterly brilliant,love hugs cheryl xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteVery well deserved winner - my heartiest congratulations. I just love your work
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats - well deserved (got the mag today) x
ReplyDeleteOh, well done you, much deserved - the canvas on the mag cover looks wonderful. Must make sure to pick up my copy from Smiths asap. Congrats! x
ReplyDeletewow huge massive congratulations and so well deserved...little wonder your the one in the middle lol
ReplyDeleteMina xxx
Well done you! I didn't realise it was you!! The canvas is stunning and makes a great front cover. S xx
ReplyDeleteWell done you, you deserve it, I love your blog its just full of original inspiring artwork, Congrats, Happy Crafting Sue xx
ReplyDeleteDo ya know i got my sub about 2 days b4 realise, had a quick look and thought what a fab bit of art that canvas was... totally didn't realise it was you till i came home from visiting my mum to find your xmas card {thank you x} with the sticker on the back..
ReplyDeleteBig Congrats hun.. so so pleased for you, and totally deserved :) Its a fab couple of pieces, love the glass lamp idea.. may have to give that a try for sure x
Congratulations Jen! looks to be well deserved and pleased it's made you so happy, it would anybody!
ReplyDeleteThank you for adding me to your splinter group. So far I have been able to keep up with Tims Tags!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making Stamper of the Year! What a wonderful achievement!
Congrats, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Stamper of the Year! I can understand why you are doing the happy dance!!! You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteJane
congrats!!! well deserved
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I love the skeleton shadow to the ballerina on your canvas!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tags Jen- love your versions sooooo much- thanks for inviting me to play!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tags Jen- love your versions sooooo much- thanks for inviting me to play!!!
ReplyDeleteBig congratulations on your well-deserved win. Both your entries are stunning. Loving your versions of Tim's tags too.
ReplyDeleteCoNgRaTuLaTiOns!!!! well done!! I'm doing a happy dance for you!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sandra x
Wow what a talented lady,and I think I'm correct in saying a Richard Armitage fan?!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I just love your blog your creations are to die for, soo talented and congrats it's well deserved.
Tracey xx
Well I saw and though how wonderful the entry was I never new I knew the Winner! Congratulations hunny well done very pleased for you well done!
ReplyDeletelove Dawn xx
Big congratulations to you, well done. Have fun with all of that stash!!! x
ReplyDeletewow!!! hon that is amazing!! I got my mag and have spent ages drooling over the gorgeous creations!! I had no idea it was you!! I am so pleased for you, well deserved! absolutly stunning work!!! big Hugs Juls!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I guess I better subscribe!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, it was a fab piece!
ReplyDeleteHuge Congratulations Jenny I saw the article at the end of Nov but had no idea it was actually you! Fantastic! Love all the projects you made a very worthy winner - enjoy! Janet
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to you Susan. Absolutely fabulous work on here so I can see why you won. A very well done!
ReplyDeleteFliss x
WOW well done thats fantastic bet your well chuffed.Ive got the mag and just put two and two together!durrr!!lol well done.im in that copy too,so i know how your feeling!!
ReplyDeleteBig congrats xxxx
debbie xxx
Congratulations to you a fantastic canvas no wonder you are doing a dance! xx
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It drew me to your blog and i like it a lot! Love your stamped work, i ll do some more exploring here lol!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your well deserved win!
ReplyDeleteHUGE congrats!!! Enjoy it! Look forward to seeing your first feature in the new year. I totally loved your projects! Very well deserved!
ReplyDeleteits yooooooou! Artyjen! #doh# I didnt twig and thought 'hey how come I've missed seeing this fab artwork on a blog somewhere?!'
ReplyDeleteWell done you. I thought the skeleton was an inspirational magical touch. Very very clever.
"Congratulations!!!" your piece is stunning and loved all the special techniques and the layers and colours! It well deserved first place, HuGs Kim :)
ReplyDeletewell congratulations.
ReplyDeletewow wow wow...i thought your canvas was awesome...love the skeleton in the shadow and the whole feel of the piece!
ReplyDeleteenjoy the happiness...but stop dancing and create more magical pieces for us to enjoy soon, eh? lol
alix
Just doing some blog-hopping and couldn't believe that I had hopped onto the blog of the designer and creator of the wonderful project on the front of MY magazine! I subscribe to it, so received my copy several days ago. Anyway, enough of that - I just want to say Huge Congratulations - your project is totally amazing and you so deserved to win!
ReplyDeleteSylvia xx
Congratulations! Your pieces were amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved win, hope you are still as excited as when you first found out!
Jane
x
Oohh that is just brilliant news !! How FANTASTIC !! and so well deserved ! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :-)
Luv
Lols x x
huge congrats - your winning canvas was lovely - a very deserving winner
ReplyDeleteWow! I've just found you blog, and your success and I think we're both in the same town too - how about that? Congratulations on your win - well deserved - I love that magazine it's so inspiring.
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