December 2023 - Winner's Post for our VERY LAST CHALLENGE

BIG apologies for the delay in giving details of the winners for our final challenge but things here with me have been difficult as my son emigrated from the UK to Utah eventually on 28 December 2023.  I miss him dearly but he is with his beloved fiancé.  Not everyone finds their "special person" so it means a lot to know that he has and he has wonderful support from her family over there.  They will have a formal wedding in October this year so it is a trip over to Utah for us. 

Well, onto the news of the winners for the very last challenge.

The winners are as follows:  

No 9 Kathy is the random winner winning 2 single images of their choice from the Etsy Store.

No 3 Lillian is the Artist Choice Award winner picked by Ching-Chou Kuik herself winning 5 single images from the Etsy Store.

Congratulations to both winners.  Please pop on over to the Etsy Store and send me an e-mail with a link to the images you require as your prize.
 Please note: when selecting digital stamps for a prize, stamp sets do not count as one digital stamp. You may choose individual digital stamps from a stamp set but you must clarify carefully what image you would like.

Thank you to everyone that took part. 

Now onto the sad bit ...... goodbye.

Thank you to everyone that has entered the Ching-Chou Kuik Blog Challenge overs the years we have been running.  It means so very much to Ching-Chou Kuik and myself.

We are not going to delete this blog.  I know myself and a lot of other crafters have Ching-Chou Kuik's amazing images and sometimes we all get a little bit stuck on how to colour an image or what to make with it.  On the right hand side of the blog all of the images are listed separately and you can click for the image you want to colour and hey presto up come cards/projects the Design Team members have made over the years to give you some inspiration.

We will also keep the Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook Group page open so if you make anything you can put it on there for others to see.

Once again thank you to everyone that has supported Ching-Chou Kuik's Blog Challenge and Facebook Challenge over the years.  It has been wonderful to see all of the beautiful creations.

Thank you to all of the AMAZING Design Team Members and Design Team Leaders we have had over the years.  Your creations and friendship have meant a lot.

Last but not least, I would like to thank Ching-Chou Kuik for designing such amazing images over the years and we shall all look forward to seeing what she creates in the future.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and crafty 2024 xxx
  

Alica's Inspiration Post - The Fading Rose

I'm back with another inspiration post - this one is featuring a greyscale image called The Fading Rose

I partially colored it with alcohol markers and mounted it on glitter paper. I also added some sparkly ribbon for extra bling.

Happy New Year everyone and thank you for joining us this year for our challenges and/or inspiration.

Wishing you a merry Christmas

Hello, today I have a new Christmascard.
It is "Christmasglow "

I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Greetings Geesje

new inspirationpost

I have a new inspirationpost for you :)

wishing you a merry Christmas.
Greetings Geesje

Alica's Inspiration Post - Northern Blessing

Hello everyone,

I'm back with another creations this month - today I'm using a precolored digi called Northern Blessing. She's perfect for making a quick winter card

 I paired the image with some retired Stampin Up snowflake papers in blue tones.

Come back again soon to see more creations from our talented DT members and don't forget to play in our last challenge.

inspirationpost

Today I have a new inspirationpost for you.
The time I did make a card with a nice christmas digi.

greetings Geesje

Clare - Embrace the ocean w2

Here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik

Hopefully my card will give someone a bit of inspiration on how to colour these stunning digi images

This one is called 'Embrace the ocean' & you can find it in the Etsy shop HERE  along with lots of other stunning digi stamps

I coloured this one with pencils

Papers from my stash of left over bits

You can find the shop here Ching-Chou Kuik etsy shop

November 2023 - Winner's Post

Thank you to all those crafters that entered last month's challenge.

The winners are as follows:  

No 18 - Margaret A - Random winner winning 2 single images of their choice from the Etsy Store.

No 8 - Crea Astrid - Artist Choice Award winner picked by Ching-Chou Kuik herself winning 5 single images from the Etsy Store.

Congratulations to both winners.  Please pop on over to the Etsy Store and send me an e-mail with a link to the images you require as your prize.
 Please note: when selecting digital stamps for a prize, stamp sets do not count as one digital stamp. You may choose individual digital stamps from a stamp set but you must clarify carefully what image you would like.

Thank you to everyone that took part. 

  

inspirationcard

Today I have a new inspirationcard.
The name of the digi victorian-witch

Greetings Geesje

Alica's Inspiration Post - Crimson Moon

This is a card I created for this month's challenge using a decoupage image called Crimson Moon.

if you never used a decoupage image here is a closer look - it's a set of images you cut out and layer on top of each other with dimensionals creating a 3D effect

Come back again soon to see more fun creations from our talented DT members and of course don't miss the opportunity to play in our last challenge.

Clare - Flow followers

Here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik

Hopefully my card will give someone a bit of inspiration on how to colour these stunning digi images

This one is called 'Flow followers' & you can find it in the Etsy shop HERE  along with lots of other stunning digi stamps

I coloured this one with pencils

Papers from my stash of left over bits

You can find the shop here Ching-Chou Kuik etsy shop

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog - December 2023 - Our Very Last Challenge

Good evening everyone. I am not sure if you saw my post the other day explaining that this challenge will close after December 2023's challenge.  For more details see my post HERE.

It is time though for this months' challenge and the topic is "ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES".

Please note:  Just coloured in images are not allowed.
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The prizes:

Random winner will get to pick TWO single images of their choice from the Etsy Store.

If you enter the challenge with any image if you are picked for the Artist Choice Award winner you will get to pick TWO single images of your choice from the Etsy Store.

If you enter the challenge using a Ching-Chou Kuik image you will get to pick FIVE single images from the Etsy Store.
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Here are the wonderful cards/creations by the Design Team:

Alica

Using the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Crimson Moon"

Clare

Using the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "

Geesje

Using the Ching-Chou Kuik image called " victorian-witch

Lisa

Using the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "

Sharon

Using the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "

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There is an amazing array of beautiful digital stamps in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store. They include black-and-white images, greyscale images, partially coloured images and fully coloured images.

Why don't you pop on over and take a look?

There is also a Facebook Group where all new members are very welcome.

The Facebook Group can be found HERE.

Here the Facebook Design Team and fellow crafters will share their creations made with a Ching-Chou Kuik image and there will details of any sales etc.

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Please remember when linking to this Blog challenge you MUST link to your blog post and not just your actual blog.

As you have taken the time to create something to enter into the challenge the Design Team members like to leave you comments but this is made more difficult when they have to look through your blog to find the right card/creation to comment on.

Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to see your creations this month.

Inspiration Post by Lisa

Hello, here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Monthly Challenge Blog.

The Challenge is as always "Anything Goes".

We would love to you join us.

If you look at the column on the right you will find the link to our current challenge.

For my inspirational card I have used the beautiful image called 'Red Panda'

Make sure you keep on popping by to visit us throughout the month as there will be inspiration from other Design Team Members.

 Including details of any new releases or sales.

You will find more inspiration on our Facebook group Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group, by the Design Team and images that members have shared to the group.

That's all from me for now, have a wonderful day.

It's Time to Say Goodbye

Good evening everyone. This has been a hard post to write and has taken me a few days to pluck up the courage.

As you know we shut down the Facebook Challenge earlier this year and kept the Blog Challenge going. Sadly month after month it does not attract a lot of entrants despite it being open to all images. Therefore Ching-Chou Kuik and myself have decided that December 2023 will be the last Blog Challenge and then the blog will be closed down. The Facebook page will be left open for those to share their designs using Ching-Chou's amazing images.

We have had some AMAZING Design Team Members/Leaders over the years. We thank them for their friendship and the mega amazing cards/projects they have made month after month. If you fancy having a look pop on over HERE and see the first blog challenge in October 2014.

The challenge for December will go "live" on 1 December 2023 and this will be our final challenge. I hope you understand that this has not been an easy decision but it had to be made.

inspirationcard

Hello, another inspirationcard.
This time I did make a card with "green dragonfly"

greetings Geesje

Alica's Inspiration Post - Purple Dragonfly

I'm back with another card - this time I used an image called Purple Dragonfly.

I tries something a bit different this time - I printed the digi on kraft cardstock and colored it with Prismacolor pencils. The pencils give you a nice coverage but the effect is a bit different than coloring on white.

Try it out too and join our November challenge - there is still a few days left to play.

Clare Purple dragonfly

Here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik

Hopefully my card will give someone a bit of inspiration on how to colour these stunning digi images

This one is called 'Purple dragonfly' & you can find it in the Etsy shop HEREalong with lots of other stunning digi stamps

I coloured this one with pencils

Dies from my hoard

Papers from my stash of left over bits

You can find the shop here Ching-Chou Kuik etsy shop

Butterfly magic inspiration

Good morning all 

It’s wonderful to be coming over and hopefully inspiring you 

This is butterfly magic 

I used kalour pencils to colour this page in 

I hope your all keeping warm thank you for visiting 

Hugs Sharon xxx

Inspiration Post by Lisa

Hello, here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Monthly Challenge Blog.

The Challenge is as always "Anything Goes".

We would love to you join us.

If you look at the column on the right you will find the link to our current challenge.

For my inspirational card I have used the beautiful image called 'Wishing Stars' and used her on a Christmas card.

Make sure you keep on popping by to visit us throughout the month as there will be inspiration from other Design Team Members.

 Including details of any new releases or sales.

You will find more inspiration on our Facebook group Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group, by the Design Team and images that members have shared to the group.

That's all from me for now, have a wonderful day.

new inspirationcard

I have a new inspirationcard.

This time I did make a card with Merbutterfly fairy freedom.

greetings Geesje

Alica's Inspiration Post - The Seahorse

Hello everyone,

I'm back with another card for your inspiration. This week I used an image called The Seahorse and it's from Circle Kimono Ladies series

I decided to make a shaker card with image in the background. 

Come back again soon to see the creations of the rest of our talented DT and don't forget to plat in our November challenge

Clare - Papillon week 3

Here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik

Hopefully my card will give someone a bit of inspiration on how to colour these stunning digi images

This one is called 'Papillon' & you can find it in the Etsy shop HERE along with lots of other stunning digi stamps

I coloured this one with pencils

Dies from my hoard

Papers from my stash of left over bits

You can find the shop here Ching-Chou Kuik etsy shop

Poppy Summer.

Hello all 

I love this stunning digital stamp by Ching Chou click here to buy her please 

I hope the weathers not been too stormy with you guys it’s been dreadful here 

Cold and wet. 

Every cloud has a silver lining as it’s given me plenty of time to craft. 

Stay cosy and thank you for stopping by 

Hugs Sharon xxxx

Inspiration Post by Lisa

Hello, here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Monthly Challenge Blog.

The Challenge is as always "Anything Goes".

We would love to you join us.

If you look at the column on the right you will find the link to our current challenge.

For my inspirational card I have used the beautiful image called 'Come Softly'

Make sure you keep on popping by to visit us throughout the month as there will be inspiration from other Design Team Members.

 Including details of any new releases or sales.

You will find more inspiration on our Facebook group Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group, by the Design Team and images that members have shared to the group.

That's all from me for now, have a wonderful day.

New Inspirationcard

Today it is my turn for a new inspirationcard.
I did make a card with the digi " Red Poppy - Greyscale""

Greetings Geesje

Alica's Inspiration Post - Winter Watcher

It feels almost wintery here so I decided to make a card in cool colors. I used and image called Winter Watcher.

I used a spotlight technique and matched the pale purple ad grey colors from the image with patterned papers.

Come back again soon for more inspiration and don't forget to play in our November challenge.

Clare w2 Spring breeze

Here is my weekly inspiration post for Ching-Chou Kuik

Hopefully my card will give someone a bit of inspiration on how to colour these stunning digi images

This one is called 'Purple dragonfly' & you can find it in the Etsy shop HEREalong with lots of other stunning digi stamps

I coloured this one with pencils

Dies from my hoard

Papers from my stash of left over bits

You can find the shop here Ching-Chou Kuik etsy shop

Ching-Chou Kuik Sponsoring "Challenge Kleuren met Potloden" - November 2023

This month Ching-Chou Kuik has kindly agreed to sponsor a PENCILS ONLY challenge called "Challenge Kleuren met Potloden".

The winner will get to pick two images of their choice from the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store.

Ching-Chou Kuik Sponsoring the "Penny's Paper Challenge" - 8 November 2023

This fortnight Ching-Chou Kuik has kindly agreed to sponsor the "Penny's Paper - Crafty Challenge".

The winner will get to pick two images of their choice from the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store.