This was tough. It was really hard to narrow down the finalists with all the great work that was submitted. I also wanted to choose a diverse group of designers from around the world. I think you will see from the length of the list below how difficult it was.
Please help me congratulate all the finalists!
| Aimee Westcott |
| Anna Björklund (Sweden) |
| Cathy Tidwell |
| Christine Penaflor |
| Courtney Kelley |
| Emeline Seet (Singapore) |
| Hilde janbroers (Netherlands) |
| Irene Tan (West Malaysia) |
| Jennifer Holmes |
| Jolene Johnston |
| Julie Dudley (Australia) |
| Julie Warner |
| Karla Dudley |
| Kim Sonksen (United Kingdom) |
| Kine Saatvedt (Norway) |
| Laura Craigie (Canada) |
| Lesley Cooper (New Zealand) |
| Mandy Starner |
| Maria Gurnsey |
| Meg Shumaker |
| Michele Beck (France) |
| Michelle Ramirez |
| Molly Peckham |
| Sharon Ong (Singapore) |
| Sonja McLean (Canada) |
| Susan Lui (Singapore) |
| Tara Van Moorsel (Canada) |
| Tracey Cuccia |
Waleska Neris |
The finalists will all be sent stamps to work with for their final submissions. The new additions to the creative team will be announced shortly after all the final projects are received. Be on the lookout for an announcement around the second week of October. In the meantime I hope you will keep visiting to see all the great projects and new stamps that are coming soon.
Thank you to everyone who submitted!
Oh thank you for this post. I am SO stoked to actually be on that list and to see some of my personal favourite crafters on this list too is even more exciting!!!!
Posted by: Kim Sonksen | September 19, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Congratulations! What an honor, and I look forward to the designs.
Posted by: Mimi | September 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Good luck to everyone--I can't wait to see the final team!
Posted by: liannallama | September 19, 2008 at 02:29 PM
WHat a fabulous group! A big "Yahoo" to my friend TARA - I'm rooting for you!!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | September 19, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Ooohh...and Emeline! And Irene! I see you there too! Sweet!
Posted by: Cathy | September 19, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Wow, you do have a long list. Congrats to the finalists and good luck. I can't wait to see what creations are made in the future.
Posted by: Susan Daly | September 19, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Wow! There is sooooome talent on that list! So thrilled to be a part of it. Good luck ladies!!! :) :)
Posted by: Lulu | September 19, 2008 at 04:17 PM
WOW! What a list!
Posted by: .charity. | September 19, 2008 at 04:34 PM
CONGRATS LADIES!!
Posted by: Julie GM | September 19, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Congrats girls! i'm so happy for you!!! CONGRATS!!! good lucky with round 2!
Posted by: Heidi Sonboul | September 19, 2008 at 04:54 PM
congrats - I know how hard it was for Michele to narrow her list down. :)
Posted by: Nicole | September 19, 2008 at 06:26 PM
wow.
what talent!!!
off to make some goodies now.
Posted by: mR | September 19, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Congrats ladies! There's some awesome talent here and I'm so thrilled to part of the list. Good luck with the finals everyone!
Posted by: Susan | September 20, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Congratulations all. So excited to be part of that list and cant wait to start creating for the enxt stage.
Posted by: LesleyC | September 20, 2008 at 02:08 AM
congrats and good luck to all ;o)
Posted by: scrapanath | September 20, 2008 at 04:09 AM
congrats and michele----how in the world are ya ever gonna narrow it down from that huge list!!
Posted by: michelleinfantino | September 20, 2008 at 05:25 AM
Wow ... what an intimidating list! I would love/hate to be the one receiving all the submissions ... to see the variety of work that comes from using the same stamps.
Congratulations to all the finalists!
Posted by: Tara Van Moorsel | September 20, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Oh how exciting! Thanks for this chance. Big congrats to all the finalists!
Posted by: Jolene | September 21, 2008 at 05:01 PM
WOW!
This is a great list!
COngrats ladies and good luck!
Posted by: Séverine | September 23, 2008 at 11:31 AM
WOW that list looks amazing! I can't wait to see everyone's creations!
Posted by: Ronda Palazzari | September 23, 2008 at 05:12 PM