Men

Wow, what a lot of lovely entries we have had for the Ribbon and Lace - Sam certainly chose a winner with her theme for the last challenge we had.  I know I enjoy making things using ribbons and lace and it sure showed us that you like using them in your creations too.  Thanks everyone!  Now to the new Challenge.

Whether said softly or with an exclamation mark behind it Men feature strongly in our lives and coming up is Father's Day. Father's Day was inaugurated to complement Mother's Day and the first one was on the 19th June, 1910 (although it did not really take off until much later).  Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday in June but it is celebrated at other times in other countries - Russia celebrate it in February whilst Thailand celebrate it in December.

Even if you don't send Father's Day Cards there are still men that we can send a card to for birthdays and other special occasions and I think it is a card that quite often we stop and have to really think about which is why I chose the theme "Men" for our challenge today.  Lots of stamp companies have stamps relating to men and therefore suitable for masculine cards, there are sporty ones, steampunky ones to name but two - don't forget a lovely verse on a masculine colour always serves the purpose too.  

But, you don't have to make a card, maybe you would like to make a bookmark for someone special, just to say "I love you" or "I appreciate you" or "Glad you are my Brother/Son/Nephew" or what about that special male friend you have who might appreciate an atc?

Whatever it is I would like you to get your thinking caps on and come up with a piece of artwork suitable to give to a man.  That way, if we get lots of entries, there will be a wealth of ideas for us to draw on when faced with that "Man" card that is needed next time.  Be sure if you do copy one that someone else has done you give them credit for it though.

Want to see what the DT came up with?  Here they are:

Sam's Canvas

Von's Card

Neet's Card

Now please let us see what you come up with - see you soon!

Winner & Runner Up Announced

We have had some outstanding entries for both challenges 3 & 4 making it a very difficult decision to choose a winner and a runner up.  But we've done it, so without further ado the winner is.......












 Julia the creator of this wonderful bookmark



Well done Julia, please contact Neet within the next 7 days for the code to redeem your £10 voucher to spend at Oyster Stamps and you will also be given the winners blinky which we hope you will display on your blog.  Please be sure to read the above page entitled 'sponsor' so you are aware of the terms and conditions of the prize.  If the prize is not claimed in 7 days it will be withdrawn.


The runner up was just as difficult to pick so well done to Sandra for her time piece.



Again please contact Neet for your runners up blinky which we hope you will display on your blog.


To contact Neet by email, just click on her name in this post.


Don't forget, to be a winner you have to keep within the rules!!!

Our Challenge Blog Sponsor

For those of you who don't already know, Neet is a DT member and show demonstrator for Oyster Stamps.  She has been liaising with the lovely Tracey (and gorgeous Graham), owners of Oyster Stamps and Tracey has agreed to regularly sponsor our Artful Times challenge blog by giving a £10 voucher for one lucky winner who will be chosen from the previous 2 challenges.  

The winner and runner up will be announced on the following Friday after the closing date of the second challenge, ie after every even numbered challenge.  So, starting this month the team will choose a winner and a runner up from challenges 3 & 4 and announce them on Friday 01 June at 6pm.  The winner will have 7 days to contact Neet via email to claim the code for the prize to be spent in the Oyster Stamp on-line shop.  The £10 voucher can only be used towards the purchase of goods and no cash refund will be given if goods chosen do not cost the full amount.  Postage and packing will have to be paid for by the winner.  For all UK residents, postage rates are £1.00 flat rate up to £49, any purchases over £50, the postage is free.  Overseas residents will have to contact Oyster Stamps direct for mailing costs.  

If the prize is not claimed it will not be re-offered to someone else.

The decision of the Design Team is final and we will not enter into any further correspondence regarding the matter.  It is the responsibility of the winner to contact Neet and they will not be chased if no contact has been made within the 7 days.  The prize will then be withdrawn.

If you have any questions or require any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact a member of  the team.