Newsflash - New Release and Special Introductory Offer for Image

There has been a new release to the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

This image is called "Flowery".

To celebrate its arrival in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store this image will be at an introductory offer of $2.50 (original price $4) until the end of 14 July 2015.

Hurry on over and grab a bargain and whilst there have a looking at the other amazing images in the Etsy Store.

Dianne's Inspiration Post Wednesday 8th July 2015

GOOD MORNING 

Dianne here today with my inspiration post for 

CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL STAMPS INSPIRATION CHALLENG BLOG 

On my card today I have used one of the many gorgeous images 

from 

CHING CHOU KUIK ETSY STORE -HERE 

'PONDERER' 

I just love this beautiful image and I have used my promarkers to 

colour the image and some of my dies too and I have added some Glamour Dust, 

but doesn't show up to well. If you would like to know more please pop over 

to my blog and say Hello - HERE 

I hope you will join us on this month's New Challenge 

'SPARKLE and SHINE' 

It would be lovely to see you there and you will see lots of fabulous and fantastic 

makes from all of the DT all throughout the week. 

Have a lovely day and see you again soon.

Dianne xx 

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps July Facebook Challenge - Shabby Chic

The Facebook Group Monthly Challenge has gone "live".

The topic for July's challenge is "shabby chic".

The rules for the Facebook Group Challenge are as follows:

2 submissions limit per person
Create a paper crafts using CHING CHOU KUIK DIGITAL IMAGE (from Ching-Chou Kuik's Etsy Store only) of your choice.

The winners and prizes for the Facebook Group Challenge are as follows:

One "Artist's Choice" award, to be chosen by Ching-Chou Kuik.  That winner will win 5 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Top 3 winners to be selected by Ching-Chou Kuik.  They will win 3 free digital Stamps of winner’s choice from Ching-Chou Kuik’s Etsy Store and a blog badge.

Vannessa's Challenge Card - Tuesday 7th July 2015

Good Morning and welcome to my post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration and Challenge blog. You may have already seen my card when the challenge went live last Wednesday, but here's your chance to see it again in more detail!

I used the fabulous Purple Dragonfly for my card and she was coloured in using Copics and some Wink of Stella. 

Here's a shinier view so you can see all the shine that my camera doesn't pick up without the flash being on.

You can read more about my card here on my blogpost.

Don't forget to check out all the other gorgeous design team posts this week and why not join in the fun with our challenge, Sparkle and Shine this month? There are some fabulous prizes to be won! 

You can also join our Facebook group for more inspiration and we have a monthly Facebook Challenge as well.

Hugs, 

Kym's Inspiration Post - Monday 6 July 2015

Hello! This is Kym here again.  

It is Monday and therefore time for me to show you another inspiration post.  

Don't forget the new challenge started on 1 July 2015 of "sparkle and shine" so it would be lovely if you could take part.

This week I chose one of the newer release images by Ching-Chou Kuik called "Sapphire".  Isn't she a beauty?

Pop on over to my blog to see full details of my card.

Make sure you keep on popping by every few days as there will be inspiration on this blog from other Design Members, showcased cards/creations from people have entered the challenge or posted on the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Group, details of any new releases and details of any sales.

Showcase Cards - Sunday 5 July 2015

Here is another selection of Showcase Cards/Creations.

This card has been create by Kate and shared on the Facebook Group.

This card has been created by Fernanda, Facebook Design Team Leader.

This image has been coloured in by the amazing artist that draws these fantastic images, Ching-Chou Kuik.

Showcase Cards - Saturday 4 July 2015

Here is another selection of Showcase Cards/Creations.

This image has been coloured in by Felisha and shared on the Facebook Group.

This is a card that Kate has created and shared on the Facebook Group.

Here is a tag that Wendy has created and entered into the Monthly Blog Challenge.

Showcase Cards - Friday 3 July 2015

Here is another selection of Showcase Cards/Creations.

This mixed media creation has been created by Felisha and shared on the Facebook Group.

This card has been created by Laura and shared on the Facebook Group.

This is a card created by Sylvia and shared on the Facebook Group.

Showcase Cards - Thursday 2 July 2015

Here is another selection of Showcase Cards/Creations.

This is an image that has been coloured in by Christina and shared on the Facebook Group.

This is a mixed media creation by Bonnie and shared on the Facebook Group.

Here is an image coloured in by Alyce and shared on the Facebook Group.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog - July 2015 Challenge - Sparkle and Shine

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

Before we get onto last months' winners and the challenge topic for July 2015 we have a bit of sad news.

 One of our Design Team members Karina has decided to leave the design team.  During her time with us she has made some wonderful creations.  She will be missed, but Ching-Chou Kuik and all the Design Team members wish her well for the future.

On to the winners for the June 2015 challenge.

As mentioned anyone that entered that used an image from the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamp Etsy Store would get a second entry into the draw. 

The winner of 2 digital images from the Etsy Store is:

No 23 and that card has been created by Hazel.  This is Hazel's card that she made:

Congratulations Hazel.  Please pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamp Etsy Store and e-mail me with your choice of 2 images.  Make sure you take your Monthly Challenge Winner badge from the sidebar to add to your blog.

As mentioned in the post on 1 November 2014, there is now an "Artist's Choice Award" every month.  To be in with a chance of winning this award you need to use one of Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps from her Etsy Store for your card/creation.  At the end of the month Ching-Chou Kuik will look at all those cards/creations using one of her digital stamps from the Etsy Store and pick one winner that will get the "Artist's Choice Award" and will also get to pic 3 digital stamps of their choice from the Etsy Store.

Ching-Chou Kuik certainly had a lot of beautiful cards/creations to choose from but the winner of the "Artist's Choice Award" is No 18:

and that card is by Sylvia.  Congratulations Sylvia.

Please pop on over to the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamp Etsy Store and e-mail me with your choice of 5 images.  Make sure you take your Monthly Challenge Winner badge from the sidebar to add to your blog.
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Now is time to reveal the name of the Guest Designer.  As mentioned previously we are now going to have a Guest Designer join us for the monthly challenge from May 2015 onwards.

Out of the names that said they would like to be considered in being a Guest Designer, the lucky winner for the Guest Designer for August 2015 is:

No 18 and that is Sylvia.

Congratulations Sylvia.  I will be in touch with you shortly to give you details of the August Challenge and for you to let me know what image you would like to use for the challenge as a "thank you" for being the Guest Designer.

For those that were not lucky there is always next month.
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Today sees the start of another challenge.

For the month of July 2015 the challenge is "Sparkle and Shine".

Don't forget if you would like to be a Guest Designer for a forthcoming challenge please remember to add "GDT" after you name in the InLinkz or add a comment in the comment box.

Our Guest Designer for July 2015 is the very talented Liz.  She has made this gorgeous card:

Here are some creations from the Design Team to give you some inspiration:

Alica

Using the digital stamp called "Dandelion Dream"

Anthony

Using the digital stamp called "Clover Fairy"

Dianne

Using the digital stamp called "Ponderer"

Kym

Using the digital stamp called "Sapphire"

Linda

Using the digital stamp called "Sapphire"

Vannessa

Using the digital stamp called "Purple Dragonfly".

The "rules" of the monthy challenge are very basic and can be found in the blog sidebar or in a page at the top of the blog.

It would be lovely if you could play along with the challenge this month.

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You might or might not be aware but they have been some stunning additions to the Etsy Store recently and these include:

This image is called "Walk Unafraid".

This image is called "Alice and Cheshire".

This image is called "Sapphire".

This image is called "Far Away Messages".

There is an amazing array of beautiful digital stamps in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store.

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 crafters will share their creations made with a Ching-Chou Kuik image.  On the Facebook Group there will also be the details of the monthly Facebook Challenge and details of any sales etc.

Over at Kit and Clowder you will find details of various on-line classes that you can buy and participate in.  Ching-Chou Kuik is one of the sponsors.  At the moment the various classes are as follows:

Alcohol Markers - Skin and Hair Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - Clothing Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - Lightsource Technique Class

Alcohol Markers - All About Animals Class

Alcohol Markers - Creative Confidence Class

Alcohol Markers - Whimsical Class

Watercolours - Distress Ink Class

Pencils - Perfecting Pencils Class 

If you want to find out a bit more about colouring techniques pop on over to Kit and Clowder and have a look.

Don't forget if you would like to be a Guest Designer for a forthcoming challenge please remember to add "GDT" after you name in the InLinkz or add a comment in the comment box.

Please remember when linking to this 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.

An InLinkz Link-up

Showcase Cards - Wednesday 1 July 2015

Here is another selection of Showcase Cards/Creations.

This is an image coloured in my Marion and shared on the Facebook Group.

This is a card created by Pam and shared on the Facebook Group.

This is a card created by Tiina and shared on the Facebook Group.