Tuesday, May 10, 2011

GUEST DESIGNER & GIVEAWAY: Valerie Stangle – 5/10


Today we are showcasing work by a very talented guest designer: Valerie Stangle. If you are joining PSA Stamp Camp for the first time from her blog, welcome! For those of you being introduced to Valerie today for the first time, have a peak at her blog. Her clean and simple crafting style is just up my alley.

She's been published in Paper Crafts magazine, Rubber Stamper, Cards Magazine and she crafts for Gina K Designs & Scor-Pal. These are all brag worthy things but when I asked if there's anything else she should brag about, she said: "The things I am most proud of have nothing to do with crafting, I am proud of the adults my children have grown or are growing into, the success of my husband, 20 years of marriage, and the loyalty of our family dog." Well-said!

 Valerie created a gift to give to her son's teacher, who is expecting a boy this June. Store keepsakes or cards in it and display it proudly on the shelf. I think it belongs either in a Martha Stewart magazine or in a Pottery Barn catalog. She's stamped the boats from PSA Anchors Aweigh.




Valerie also created a set of note cards. Perhaps the teacher can use them as her thank-you cards for her baby shower, or maybe she will use them to write notes to her baby. (Love that idea! I started writing notes to my daughter, Molly. I hope one day she'll sit down and read them.) She's stamped from PSA Anchors Aweigh and I really love how crisp and clean each one has come out here. That's the advantage of the PSA Essentials self-inking stamper!


Here's a close up. Adorable!



BLOG CANDY/GIVEAWAY ALERT! Today, we'd like to welcome Valerie & her readers visiting PSA Stamp Camp by giving away: 1 custom stamp, 1 Peel & Stick pack, 1 alignment tool, & 1 ink. An $80.00 retail value. To enter to win: Follow this blog and/or like us on Facebook. Leave us a comment letting us know you've done so. Each action is an entry to win and we will draw the winner tomorrow! Good luck!

I am so pleased to have had Valerie work with our stamps. She's a guest designer today though after seeing the quality of work, don't be surprised if I start recruiting her for a permanent position!

46 comments:

  1. Those little cards are the cutest!!! Her son's teacher will be thrilled! I am already a follower of your blog and a Facebook fan :)

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  2. Wow just beautiful. I am a follower, and subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  3. I am a big fan on FB. :) Thanks for the extra entry.
    Hugs,
    Melissa D
    mkds312@hotmail.com
    sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

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  4. I am a follower on FB, (though I use my maiden name there, still me :) ) Thank you!

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  5. The gift box is adorable, and those note cards, sooooo sweet! CAS but also elegant. Do you have a link to Valerie's blog? I have not seen her work before and I would love to check out more of her stuff. :D

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  6. It's totally up your alley, too Tanya! http://www.valeriestangle.blogspot.com/ I hyper linked it now in the post!

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  7. I follow your blog and love it. Thanks for the inspiration today! I love looking at beautiful projects!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  8. I am also a big fan of you on facebook! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  9. I have been a follower of this blog. Great card set.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  10. I have be a fan on facebook too. Thanks for the chance to win this stamping tool. I have been wanting to try it for quite some time now. My fingers are crossed. Once again, I love that card set.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  11. I just love love love those summer cards! Very beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity!
    I already am a fan on facebook and just signed up to follow the blog!

    Holly

    hladajda@yahoo.com

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  12. I've been a FB fan for awhile now. I would love to win this prize...how awesome would that be!!

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  13. I am NOW a follower of this blog as well!

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  14. Great blog! I am now an official follower. These note cards are absolute adorable! Great work!

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  15. Love Valerie's set!! So cute! I am a follower now :)

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  16. I "Like" your Facebook page as well. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. I am already a follower! These projects are soooo adorable! I love the clean look too!
    Jen H
    jholton0503@yahoo.com

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  18. I am already a facebook follower also! Thanks for an additional chance!
    Jen H
    jholton0503@yahoo.com

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  19. Beautiful, i also like a clean simple card. These are fantastic, the color combo's and design are perfect. TFS!
    www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com
    kimbob27 at hotmail dot com
    I'm a follower

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  20. Hey Hey, here is my second entry as i also like you on facebook. My blogger is acting up so my facebook led me to you today for this great giveaway. TFS!
    www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com
    kimbob27 at hotmail dot com

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  21. Love the box and matching cards! So cute! I am a follower!
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com
    sospoileditscute.blogspot.com

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  22. I'm also a fan on facebook! :)
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com
    sospoileditscute.blogspot.com

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  23. This boxed set is so sweet! I love the images and the black gingham ribbon on the cards with the big black ribbon and bow wrapping the box. Very clever sophisticated touch!
    I am a FB fan and a blog follower. That way I don't miss any of the news!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  24. i already like you and already follow you :) loooove valerie's note cards. those are just too cute! i'm off to check out her blog.

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  25. I am a big fan of your blog and am always eagerly awaiting new posts on Facebook from you. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

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  26. I am a fan on facebook.

    Carol
    caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com

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  27. Beautiful box set, I love the clean lines. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to win PSA stamps, I have been wanting and wishing for them! Have a fabulous day.

    Carol
    caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com

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  28. I am now a follower!

    dabblesbydeb at yahoo dot com

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  29. Already a FB follower!

    dabblesbydeb at yahoo dot com

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  30. already a follower - these cards are so crisp, clean and lovely! :)

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  31. WOW These are amazing.....I love anything beachy...pennykitz@charter.net

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  32. I just "liked" you on Facebook and was glad to do so...pennykitz@charter.net

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  33. i am your blog follower :)
    super cute set!!

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  34. Valerie's stuff is TOP NOTCH. Just adorable.

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  35. Wow, these are wonderful!
    I don't blame you for wanting to recruit her, I think I would!!!!

    I'm already a follower!

    http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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  36. This is my second entry 'cause I like you on facebook too!!!!

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  37. Love the cards - they are my favorite.
    hugs,
    Gini

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  38. Oh, I like you on FB as well as being a follower.

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  39. What a great idea ... the notecards are just adorable.

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  40. I am now a follower ... love your creations :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  41. I "liked" you on FB :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  42. I am a follower! These little cards are wonderful!So sweet!

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  43. Val is such an awesome designer -- you should DEFINITELY start recruiting her for a full-time position! :)

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