Winner of Guest Star Contest from our 3rd Birthday Bash

After considerable thought and contemplation I *finally* have chosen the Guest Star Contest winner from those that qualified during our 3rd Birthday Bash Challenges.

Before I make the announcement I must thank each and every person who entered our challenges and then went a step further and entered the Guest Star Contest.  The level of work submitted made my decision exceedingly (exceedingly) difficult which I appreciated (and cursed). lol

The projects I saw were truly incredible and I marveled at the talent on display.  In fact, I have a whole new list of possible Leading Ladies now and you may be hearing from me pretty soon. ;-)

The Guest Star Contest Winner is...

Jessica Lin!

First, Jessica made an astounding 11 cards!  Not only did she make so many cards, they each were wonderfully crafted and showcased w&w products beautifully.  I was taken in by Jessica's bold, saturated colors, dramatic use of black, the different techniques and varied styles she took on from adorable to elegant always with panache.  Jessica gamely took on each of the challenges (often incorporating more than one challenge in a card) which really shows her skill, enthusiasm and dedication.  Color me impressed!

Jessica, please contact me at info{at}winniewalter{dot}com to claim your prize.

Thank you again to everyone for participating in our 3rd Birthday Bash and our challenges! It is because of you that w&w exists. :-)

Happy creating,
Shay + Winnie

Winner of the Guest Star Contest from our Belated 2nd Birthday Bash

After considerable thought and contemplation I have chosen the Guest Star Contest winner from those that qualified during our Belated 2nd Birthday Bash Challenges.

Before I make the announcement I must thank each and every person who entered our challenges and then went a step further and entered the Guest Star Contest.  The level of work submitted made my decision exceedingly difficult which I appreciate. lol  In fact, I have a whole new list of possible Leading Ladies now. ;-)

The Guest Star Contest Winner is...

Virginia Lu!

Virginia's cards immediately caught my attention because of her use of color, technique and w&w product in unexpected and delightful ways like the Scenery: Into the Woods Creative Screenings on her birdhouse card.  Each card was exceptionally crafted.

Virginia, please contact me at info@winniewalter.com to claim your prize.

Thank you again to everyone for participating in our Belated 2nd Birthday Bash and our challenges! It is because of you that w&w exists. :-)

Happy creating,
Shay + Winnie

Right Now

Shay here today with a few things.

First, a HUGE thank you to Julie, Gayatri, Heather, Joni, Kelly, Mayuri, Vanessa, Laura, Suzanne and all of you for making my birthday an extremely delightful day!!

Speaking of birthdays, today is Laura Sterckx's 18th birthday!  Please send her some love!! :-)

Second, Julie and I are having a tough (and I mean tough) time narrowing down the entries to pick a winner from those eligible from our 1st Birthday Bash month long challenges for the April/May Release guest star role.  The projects are amazingly strong, dynamic and beautiful!   You have us flummoxed in the best way by your talent as the projects are incredible! :-)  We are aiming to come to that difficult decision Wednesday.

Third, shipping is on schedule now and we have still have Sparkle in stock which means if your purchase qualifies ($35.00 after discounts applied and prior to shipping and handling and tax fees applied), we will be shipping it out to you free through Friday, February 13th at 11:59 p.m. CST.  We also have our limited time digital elements free with purchase of coordinating January Release stamp sets promotion running now!  No action necessary.  This offer also ends Friday, February 13th at 11: 59 p.m. CST.

We are so grateful for your support, interest and generosity!  Julie and I still can't believe how fortunate we are to have you as part of our w&w family.

As always, if you ever have any questions, concerns, suggestions or just want to say "hi", we are here for you and you can reach us by commenting here, on Facebook, on Instagram or by email.

To reach Julie & Walter: julie@winniewalter.com
To reach Winnie & Me: shay@winniewalter.com
To reach us all: info@winniewalter.com.

Hugs!

Shay

Playdate No. 4

It is that time again for our search for our next guest star!  There is nothing we love better than to see others play around with w&w designs.   From today until November 28 at 11:55 p.m. central we will have our Playdate No. 4 (#wwplaydate4) open for you to play along with Winnie and Walter and everyone else.

Rustic Elegance image found here and here

Silver Elegance Tree photo by Julie Mogford of a Cracker Barrel in store Christmas Tree (2013)

>>>RULES OF PLAY<<<

• Post an original and new project (card, layout, journaling card, tag, gift, art journal page, etc.) inspired by the Playdate No. 4 image on your blog and/or online gallery and link up here using the InLinkz Link-up tool below.  Let your imagination go wild on how the image inspires you.  We would love to read how the Playdate No. 4 colors and/or image(s) inspired you.  {Feel free to combine Playdate with any other current challenges.}  You do not need to use all the colors!
• Use at least one (1) winnie & walter product.  This can include printable/digital items, cut files and/or stamp sets.  Remember we offer freebies in our shop and for those who have liked us on Facebook.  Our freebies can be used to create your project(s) for Playdate.
• You have until November 28, 2014 at 11:55 p.m. (central standard time) to link up.
• Play as many times as you wish.  We love playful people!

Now, why would you join in and play?  One, you love w&w, right?!?  But if that is not enough here's why:

>>>THE GIVEAWAY<<<

We are giving away a guest star spot for our Seventh Release in January (it's our Birthday month!  woot!!).  This means one (1) winner chosen by us will receive the January Release + will participate in the January Release by having their projects featured here on the w&w blog along with The Talent.

The winner will not be chosen at random, but rather because of awesome playing skills.  

Fine print: Please don't enter to win unless you are willing to:

•  make at least one (1) project per stamp set (at least four (4) stamp sets) for the January Release;
•  post your projects online (on your personal blog or an online gallery); and
•  also participate in all the release festivities! 

The winner will be announced December 1st and will have 72 hours to send an email to info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with their name and mailing address.  Please use Playdate No. 4 Winner in the subject line of your email to us.

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Playdate No. 3

It is that time again for our search for our next guest star!  There is nothing we love better than to see others play around with w&w designs.   From today until September 2 at 11:55 p.m. central we will have our Playdate No. 3 (#wwplaydate3) open for you to play along with Winnie and Walter and everyone else.

Sketch based upon THIS CARD by Lea Lawson.

>>>RULES OF PLAY<<<

• Post an original and new project (card, layout, journaling card, tag, gift, art journal page, etc.) inspired by the Playdate No. 3 image on your blog and/or online gallery and link up here using the InLinkz Link-up tool below.  Let your imagination go wild on how the image inspires you.  We would love to read how the Playdate No. 3 colors and/or sketch inspired you.  {Feel free to combine Playdate with any other current challenges.}
• Use at least one (1) winnie & walter product.  This can include printable/digital items, cut files and/or stamp sets.  Remember we offer freebies in our shop and for those who have liked us on Facebook.  Our freebies can be used to create your project(s) for Playdate.
• You have until September 2, 2014 at 11:55 p.m. (central standard time) to link up.
• Play as many times as you wish.  We love playful people!

Now, why would you join in and play?  One, you love w&w, right?!?  But if that is not enough here's why:

>>>THE GIVEAWAY<<<

We are giving away a guest star spot for our Sixth Release in October (we think you will really love it!).  This means one (1) winner chosen by us will receive the October Release + will participate in the October Release by having their projects featured here on the w&w blog along with The Talent.

The winner will not be chosen at random, but rather because of awesome playing skills.  

Fine print: Please don't enter to win unless you are willing to:

•  make at least one (1) project per stamp set (at least four (4) stamp sets) for the October Release;
•  post your projects online (on your personal blog or an online gallery); and
•  also participate in all the release festivities! 

The winner will be announced September 5th and will have 72 hours to send an email to info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with their name and mailing address.  Please use Playdate No. 3 Winner in the subject line of your email to us.

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Playdate No. 2

There is nothing we love better than to see others play around with w&w designs.   From today until June 15 at 11:55 p.m. central we will have our first Playdate (#wwplaydate2) open for you to play along with Winnie and Walter and everyone else.

Our color guru Heather Pulvirenti is responsible for taking this gorgeous picture and choosing a fresh and pretty color palette.  Many thanks, Heather!

>>>RULES OF PLAY<<<

• Post an original and new project (card, layout, journaling card, tag, gift, art journal page, etc.) inspired by the Playdate No. 2 image on your blog and/or online gallery and link up here using the InLinkz Link-up tool below.  Let your imagination go wild on how the image inspires you.  You can go with color, design, pattern, theme and/or anything else that sparks your creativity!!  We would love to read how the Playdate No. 2 image inspired you.  {Feel free to combine Playdate with any other current challenges.}
• Use at least one (1) winnie & walter product.  This can include printable/digital items, cut files and/or stamp sets.  Remember we offer freebies in our shop and for those who have liked us on Facebook.  Our freebies can be used to create your project(s) for Playdate.
• You have until June 15, 2014 at 11: 55 p.m. (central standard time) to link up.
• Play as many times as you wish.  We love playful people!

Now, why would you join in and play?  One, you love w&w, perhaps?  But if that is not enough here's why:

>>>THE GIVEAWAY<<<

We are giving away a guest star spot for our Fourth Release in July (this one is going to rock!).  This means one (1) winner chosen by us will receive the Fourth Release + will participate in the Fourth Release by having their projects featured here on the w&w blog along with The Talent.

The winner will not be chosen at random, but rather because of awesome playing skills.  

Fine print: Please don't enter to win unless you are willing to:

•  make at least one (1) project per stamp set (at least four (4) stamp sets) for the Fourth Release;
•  post your projects online (on your personal blog or an online gallery); and
•  also participate in all the release festivities! 

The winner will be announced the second to last week of June and will have 72 hours to send an email to info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with their name and mailing address.  Please use Playdate No. 2 Winner in the subject line of your email to us.

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Playdate No. 1

There is nothing we love better than to see others play around with w&w designs.   From today until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. central we will have our first Playdate (#wwplaydate1) open for you to play along with Winnie and Walter and everyone else.

Source: Fresh Art Photography

Jodie Allen from Fresh Art Photography has graciously given us permission to use the gorgeous photo above.  We want to thank Jodie and Fresh Art Photography!  Looks like their photo sessions would be amazing!    

>>>RULES OF PLAY<<<

• Post an original and new project (card, layout, journaling card, tag, gift, art journal page, etc.) inspired by the Playdate No. 1 image on your blog and/or online gallery and link up here using the InLinkz Link-up tool below.  Let your imagination go wild on how the image inspires you.  You can go with color, design, pattern, theme and/or anything else that sparks your creativity!!  We would love to read how the Playdate No. 1 image inspired you.  {Feel free to combine Playdate with any other current challenges.}
• Use at least one (1) winnie & walter product.  This can include printable/digital items, cut files and/or stamp sets.  Remember we offer freebies in our shop and for those who have liked us on Facebook.  Our freebies can be used to create your project(s) for Playdate.
• You have until March 31, 2014 at 11: 59 p.m. (central standard time) to link up.
• Play as many times as you wish.  We love playful people!

Now, why would you join in and play?  One, you love w&w, perhaps?  But if that is not enough here's why:

>>>THE GIVEAWAY<<<

We are giving away a guest star spot for our Third Release in May (this one is going to rock!).  This means one (1) winner chosen by us will receive the Third Release + will participate in the Third Release by having their projects featured here on the w&w blog along with The Talent.

The winner will not be chosen at random, but rather because of awesome playing skills.  

Fine print: Please don't enter to win unless you are willing to:

•  make at least one (1) project per stamp set (at least four (4) stamp sets) for the Third Release;
•  post your projects online (on your personal blog or an online gallery); and
•  also participate in all the release festivities! 

The winner will be announced the first week of April and will have 72 hours to send an email to info {at} winniewalter {dot} com with their name and mailing address.  Please use Playdate No. 1 Winner in the subject line of your email to us.

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