{"id":40475,"date":"2026-01-05T04:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=40475"},"modified":"2026-01-07T05:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:19:44","slug":"sparkle-shine-challenge-winner-and-designer-spotlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=40475","title":{"rendered":"Sparkle &amp; Shine Challenge Winner and Designer Spotlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/designer-spotlight.png\" alt=\"designer-spotlight\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have 3 artists in the Designer Spotlight for the Sparkle &amp; Shine Challenge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DS05nKAjQRe\/?igsh=MXFzY3R3bmpnY2I5\" target=\"_blank\">#94 craftyrph<\/a> &#8211; Emma says: This piece is absolute perfection! I adore how Renee has created such a wonderful, atmospheric feel to the background and it really does capture the chill of an icy winter. The snowman are so cute and the sentiment is the perfect finishing touch\u2026well done Renee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0816-600x405.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0816-600x405.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0816-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0816-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0816.jpeg 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mybonnetbee.blogspot.com\/2025\/12\/tag-vintage-invernale-winter-vintage-tag.html\" target=\"_blank\">#32 MyBonnetBee<\/a> &#8211; <em>Macarena says<\/em>: What a lovely scene. I love the mix of white and kraft and the way the cleanliness of this tag is kept. The snowy scene is so adorable with the pair of deers hugging under the snowy sky. Love the sparkle details and a soft stamped background!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA9Hw-C_cNmnLiFdEI_n65rD8TFnKJ8jPwIaAD0psGzQoqKOfyE5f_DBqSyh3G9wXHZMfeSS9430ZY1dGH6bX3HA2z0yP6a77dXSYrUHd81LqVHu10e_LXa2xnkT_0XPlASSxCiIppC-nYB5DwKoS_xUnouDC-Xml3iJvQlK0Zaffxi5dv3I2GWXFlcLAT\/s16000\/MyBonnetBee_TagReindeers2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"596\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardsrstillfun.blogspot.com\/2025\/12\/christmas-greeting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#67 Birgit<\/a> &#8211; <em>Zoey says:<\/em> This card enchants with its soft wintery palette of icy blues, warm golds, and creamy neutrals! It is an elegant balance that feels both festive and timeless. The delicate ornament details, subtle splashes, and shimmering gold accents catch the light beautifully, adding depth and quiet luxury without overwhelming the design. A truly magical take on the sparkle and shine theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj50ogVwzr1ZTI2YYBIvE1ejySkYhBRQ4Wlf_kCpRKyW16Tq43vf6XSLKVbR32USyn7_yjQDJwgP3FVk1ljHTbW9seh8hFWel1Q2srMODj3rCLKUcLa9aOdnM7vxWb5252BA_QyTyCbB2_gY5ffKHzmf3XOdaY6AwC4Fgx7axEE42WStQwtbDFRw3wIZ_U\/w664-h629\/20251217_105152.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please copy this spotlight badge, display it on the sidebar of your blog and if you could please&nbsp;link it to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simon Says Stamp<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2015\/09\/designer-spotlight-badge.png\" alt=\"designer-spotlight-badge\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We now have this lovely badge for you to add to your sidebar if you are this weeks, or a previous, winner please feel free to add this to your sidebar and please link it to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/\">Simon Says Stamp&nbsp;Monday Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Monday-Challenge-Winner-01-300x300.png\" alt=\"Monday Challenge Winner-01\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So who is the lucky winner of the $25 voucher? Please note, all of our winners are chosen at random so everyone has an equal chance of winning. Good Luck to all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/25voucherSSS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/25voucherSSS-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/25voucherSSS-1-300x103.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are your random numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">153\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Timestamp: 2026-01-07 10:08:03 UTC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTE9yyKlcNj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lynn Stevens<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTE9yyKlcNj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lynn&#8217;s fabulous card<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTE9yyKlcNj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Lynn-600x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Lynn-600x792.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Lynn-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Lynn-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Lynn.jpg 902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! Please email us so we can explain how you can claim your prize, the address is on the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be sure to include your full name in the email so we can issue a Gift Certificate<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to everyone who joined in with the challenge and we hope you will all join in our current challenge too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>luv<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lols and the DT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have 3 artists in the Designer Spotlight for the Sparkle &amp; Shine Challenge! #94 craftyrph &#8211; Emma says: This [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":41033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[44,45,46],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40475"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=40475"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41097,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40475\/revisions\/41097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/41033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=40475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=40475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=40475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}