ric#51 - L'Wren Scott (and the new DT reveal!!)

Happy New Year from all of us at the Runway Inspired Challenge!  Today is going to be a particularly awesome one because I can finally spill the beans and introduce you to our new DT members!!  More on that in a bit... let's first take some time to congratulate the winners of our last challenge!

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:
Anni
Karolyn Loncon
Lorena

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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a $25 gift card from Ellen Hutson is:

Nicki S!

Congrats, ladies! Nicki, please email me (ourchangeofart@gmail.com) to claim your prize!

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As you know, we received MANY incredible applications - it was so difficult to narrow down to just three designers!  After much deliberation, we are thrilled to introduce you to...

Taheerah Atchia

Kristen Foreman

Mayuri

 In keeping with our Runway Inspired tradition, each girl will introduce herself AND share a favorite article of clothing or accessory.  This gives us a little glimpse of their personal style- I love it! :)

Hi everyone! I'm Taheerah and I can't tell you how excited, thrilled, honoured and privileged I am to be joining the Runway Inspired Challenge DT! I still can't believe I'm here writing these words!! 

I'm a 30-plus-a-few Londoner now living in the North West of England with my beautiful cats. I work in IT by day and craft by night! I love all things geeky - having a background in science and working in my profession I guess that can't be avoided! I've always been creative but stamping and cardmaking have truly captured my heart and my imagination. I love experimenting with most styles and am definitely a huge lover of trends. I really thrive on pushing my skills and creative eye to the limit, so my work is frequently packed with techniques, outside-the-box uses of product, and clever details! My fashion sense is eccentric and quirky, mixing patterns, colours and styles to create something that is perfectly 'me' - and my shoes always draw attention wherever I go!!

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Hey y'all! My name's Kristen Foreman. I have lived in a few different states from FL to WA and now San Diego, CA. I am happily married with our German Shepherds, Bree and Brody. I am a Registered Nurse and work at one of the hospitals here in SD! I enjoy spending time with my husband and friends. I started paper crafting about a year ago and I have quite the collection of supplies in my craft room. :) My favorite article of clothing would have to be sweaters. I LOVE them. It stinks it's a tad warm in San Diego--I don't get to wear them often. I hope you'll enjoy my creations!

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Hello, I'm Mayuri (or Flubidoo) and I'm so excited to be part of the Runway Inspired Design Team for 2014! I'm a Graphic Designer turned Project Manager working in a design agency by day, but becoming an avid crafter by night. My style of card-making ranges from clean and simple through to arty, textural and experimental. I have had a huge passion for all things art and craft from a young age, when my Mum taught me to knit and I made my first scarf! The crafting / blogging community has had a huge influence on my card-making over the last year and there is so much inspiration out there already – I hope I too can be equally inspiring and encourage you all to play along!

I hope you give these ladies the warm welcome that they deserve. We are so happy to have them on board!

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source: style.com


Virginia Lu - Yes, Virginia...

Jennifer Rzasa - Our Change of Art

Taheerah Atchia - *Fill Your Paper With The Breathings Of Your {Heart}*

Mayuri - Candles in the Garden

Joni - Papell with Love

Kristen - Kristen Foreman Designs

Pamela Ho - miao

Tasnim Ahmed - Cards&Bookmarks

Aga - Just Made From Paper

The design team will select 3 runner-ups (the Fabulous Fashionistas) and one winner (the Queen of Couture) after the challenge closes. They will be posted here on the blog at the start of the next challenge, as well as on our Winners Page. The Queen of Couture will receive an awesome prize!

A $15 Gift Card to Simon Says Stamp!

~You must create a new project for each challenge

~Please include a link back to the Runway Inspired Challenge in your post

~When uploading your project, make sure to link to your entry post, not your entire blog

~When submitting to our challenge, you may combine with only 3 other challenges

~You may enter as many times as you wish!

~If it is not obvious how you were inspired by the runway outfit, please explain it in your post. We don't want to overlook anything!

Your projects for this challenge are due by Friday, January 17th at 11:59pm ET.

ric#50 - Matthew Williamson

Good morning, folks!  I'd like to sincerely thank everyone who had applied to be a part of the Runway Inspired Team.  It was an extremely difficult decision, and one that took quite a bit of time.  As much as I wish we could expand the team to 20 or 30, in reality we only had three spots available.

We have notified the lovely ladies who will be joining us in 2014, but encourage those of you who did not get invited to the team to continue to join us for our challenges!  We love seeing your inspiring work, as does everyone else who checks out the gallery.  We will reveal the new members on January 7th- I'm sure you will love them!

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:

Vithya
Gayatri
Riti Poddar
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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a stamp set from Neat and Tangled is:

Karolyn Loncon!

Congrats, ladies! Karolyn, please email me (ourchangeofart@gmail.com) to claim your prize!

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PLEASE NOTE:   Due to the busy holiday season (and the "extra" Tuesday in December), you will be given an extra week to enter.  That is our gift to you! hehe :)

I had the pleasure of meeting today's guest a few weeks ago when my husband and I were visiting Canada.  It was wonderful to get to know someone in person that I have known for years online!  She was just as sweet and awesome as you would imagine :) She has a knack for design and photography/staging, and I'm sure you will adore what she has created!

Elena Roussakis!

I am a 30-something mom of 3, and happily married to my kindergarten sweetheart for the last 10 years. I found stamping when my first daughter was born, and my love affair has grown since then. I love creating cards, and using my crafty stash to throw a pretty party. You can see more of me over on my blog: justmeprints.blogspot.com

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Matthew Williamson Spring 2014

source: style.com

Guest Designer - Elena Roussakis

Virginia Lu - Yes, Virginia..

Jennifer Rzasa - Our Change of Art

Pamela Ho - miao

Aga - Just Made From Paper

 

Tasnim Ahmed - Cards&Bookmarks

Joni Andaya - Papell with Love

The design team will select 3 runner-ups (the Fabulous Fashionistas) and one winner (the Queen of Couture) after the challenge closes. They will be posted here on the blog at the start of the next challenge, as well as on our Winners Page. The Queen of Couture will receive an awesome prize!

A $25 Gift Card to Ellen Hutson!

~You must create a new project for each challenge

~Please include a link back to the Runway Inspired Challenge in your post

~When uploading your project, make sure to link to your entry post, not your entire blog

~When submitting to our challenge, you may combine with only 3 other challenges

~You may enter as many times as you wish!

~If it is not obvious how you were inspired by the runway outfit, please explain it in your post. We don't want to overlook anything!

Your projects for this challenge are due by Friday, January 3rd at 11:59pm ET

ric#49 - Céline

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Don't forget- we are currently having a Design Team Call, and you can check out all of the details HERE.  The applications that have come in so far have been incredible!  Thank you!

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:
Lorena
Kathy D
Olessya K

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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a $25 gift card from Ellen Hutson is:

Cris G!

Congrats, ladies! Cris, please email me (ourchangeofart@gmail.com) to claim your prize!

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This week, the DT used some fun stamps from our amazing sponsor, Neat and Tangled!  

source: style.com

Virginia Lu- Yes, Virginia...
(using Across the Card)

Jennifer Rzasa - Our Change of Art
(using Simple Christmas)

Pamela Ho - miao

(using Merry and Bright)

Aga - Just Made From Paper
(using Just For You)

Joni Andaya - Papell with Love

(using Santa's Tags)

Tasnim Ahmed - Cards & Bookmarks

(using Ink Splash)

The design team will select 3 runner-ups (the Fabulous Fashionistas) and one winner (the Queen of Couture) after the challenge closes. They will be posted here on the blog at the start of the next challenge, as well as on our Winners Page. The Queen of Couture will receive an awesome prize!

A stamp set of your choice from Neat and Tangled!

...and here's a little message from the owner, Danielle:

For as long as I can remember I've been dreaming and doodling; experimenting with handwriting and design. A few years ago I fell into the world of paper crafting, and quickly became addicted. Now these two loves have come together to form Neat and Tangled Stamps. 

Neat and Tangled is a small company based on the East Coast in Northern Delaware. The focus is on producing the best quality photopolymer clear stamps. Not only are they the best quality, but they are also produced right here in the USA! They have a cute, hand drawn, heartwarming feel and the various sets can be used together to create endless possibilities! I love seeing what you create so be sure to join our Flickr and Facebook pages, as well as follow our blog. You never know when there might be a giveaway :)

~You must create a new project for each challenge

~Please include a link back to the Runway Inspired Challenge in your post

~When uploading your project, make sure to link to your entry post, not your entire blog

~When submitting to our challenge, you may combine with only 3 other challenges

~You may enter as many times as you wish!

~If it is not obvious how you were inspired by the runway outfit, please explain it in your post. We don't want to overlook anything!

Your projects for this challenge are due by Friday, December 13th at 11:59pm ET.