Emily Leiphart: 2013 Stamping Royalty

Monday, April 22, 2013

2013 Stamping Royalty

Have you seen the announcement on the Paper Crafts blog? Thank you so much, Paper Crafts magazine! I'm incredibly honoured!

When I received the email on Friday afternoon telling me that I was a 2013 Stamping Royalty winner, I read it several times to make sure I wasn't seeing things. Then I started jumping up and down, clapping my hands like a fool. The only person I could tell was my son. He said he wanted a crown, too, so I promised him that I'd make him a king's crown and photograph us in our crowns together. LOL! Immediately following that, I Skyped my husband at work and told him that I won in big capital letters. He was very proud and knew how much this meant to me, especially after my personal struggles last year. This was the third year I had entered this contest and I'm so happy that this dream has come true.

I made this card using Lawn Fawn stamps and dies to express my heartfelt gratitude to family and friends who have supported me from the beginning. I couldn't have made it this far without all of you. Thank you!

To share my joy, I am giving away three brand new stamp sets to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 26th. I will announce the winner via Random.org on Saturday, April 27th.

Thank you for stopping by to celebrate with me! :D

Sources:

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105 comments:

Pamela said...: YAYAYAYAYAYYAYAAY!!!!!!

The rhinestones on the crown is just perfect!; April 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Jocelyn Olson said...: Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations, Emily! I can't wait to see you in the crown. :) The card is so sweet--the tiny crown is perfect. Big hugs!; April 22, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Lynn said...: Woohooo! So fabulous Emily and not surprising at all. A very well deserved recognition!; April 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Chunyuan said...: Hooray for you, Emily. congratulations. Can't wait to see your card.; April 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Jennifer Rzasa said...: Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!!; April 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Mary-Anne V said...: CONGRATS!!! what great news... I saw you face show up as the winner on Paper Crafts blog! How exciting...you so deserve it. ENJOY!; April 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Miriam Prantner said...: So excited for you Emily! So well deserved, I can't wait to see your card!!!! yay!!!; April 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Jamie said...: CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you:); April 22, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Lisa Petrella said...: WOOOHOOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Emily!!! Soooo well-deserved!!! I'm so excited and totally happy for you!!!!; April 22, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Vera Yates (Ling) said...: Congrats, congrats, congrats!! Super duper happy for you!; April 22, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...: YAAAAAYYYYYY!! Girl, I couldn't be more thrilled for you!! This is such an amazing honor, and no one deserves it more than you!! Congratulations to my favorite royal stamper!! XOXO; April 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM
shirley-bee said...: Oh wow, huge congratulations to you!; April 22, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Shelly said...: Congrats!!! Your work is always, AWESOME!! :) Enjoy!; April 22, 2013 at 1:19 PM
jkaymac said...: Congratulations. You certainly deserve the recognition. You continually inspire me.; April 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM
CardsbyMarianne.blogspt.com said...: Congratulations Emily! I am so happy for you!
Marianne Grimbly; April 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM
Jennifer said...: Congratulations! You do deserve this win, your cards are always so creative and expertly done!; April 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Lysa said...: Congrats Emily!! Woohoo!; April 22, 2013 at 1:45 PM
Debby said...: Congratulations Emily! So happy for you :); April 22, 2013 at 1:55 PM
G Peplow said...: Aww fabulous news, well done Emily, I'm so happy for you, hugs Gay xxx; April 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM
Karen B. said...: Well congrats!!!! So well deserved.; April 22, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Unknown said...: Awesome card...congrats! Love the colors and cute little crown!; April 22, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Trinh said...: A huge congrats, Emily! You certainly are the stamping queen and I am so happy for you!; April 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Nancy K said...: Happy congrats!! I love your clever Lawn Fawn thank you, it's perfect!; April 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM
Cindy C. said...: Congratulations Emily!! Thanks for sharing such happy news!; April 22, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Anonymous said...: congrats Emily! Love your creativity!; April 22, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Ashley H said...: Congratulations!

I am not surprised - I think your work is pretty amazing :); April 22, 2013 at 2:54 PM
snappy scrappy said...: Super exciting news...you deserve it! I love your designs!! Lee-Ann :); April 22, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Jessi Fogan said...: Emily, I am so excited for you! And I love how supportive & excited your boys are for you :) D's response made me a little teary. You will always be stamping royalty to me!!; April 22, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Jan Larson said...: Congratulations, Emily!! You SO deserve this honor and title -- your cards have been some of the cutest, most creative I have seen over the past few years!! Woo-hoo! I'll always be a huge fan!; April 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Amber Sheaves said...: Congrats!! Can't wait to see your card!; April 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM
walchowDesign said...: Congrats, Emily! You are SUPER!; April 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM
Verna Angerhofer said...: Emily, that is awesome news. I am so happy for you. And, so love that cool card you created with the jeweled crown on it. Thanks for sharing your good news with us.; April 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Susan said...: Huge CONGRATS!!! I'm so very happy for you! Anxious to see your crown and the photo of you and your son both wearing your new head wear!!
You certainly deserve the honor. Well done! And thank you so much for the chance to win!

Sue Brailey; April 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Sabrina said...: Hip Hip Hooray!! Congratulations Emily!! That is very exciting news!! Your cards is fantastic!! I love the crown over the letter a.
Thank you for the chance to win your fantastic giveaway!; April 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Unknown said...: this is great news.. I came here from the congrats post in the hero arts flickr groups..
you rock..; April 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Lindsey said...: Jumping up and down and clapping with you! Can't wait to see you and D. in your crowns. Of course, everyone already knows you are a crafting queen. :)
What a sweet card, and how generous of you to think of your friends with this giveaway! Enjoy this well-deserved tribute.; April 22, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Well I can't say I am surprised at the news....you are so talented! I couldn't be happier for you! Congrats again!; April 22, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Unknown said...: Congrats Emily! You deserve it!!! You're very talented:-); April 22, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Stephanie R/S said...: I'm a huge fan of ur work congrats u def deserve it; April 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM
cheiron said...: Congrats to you Em!!! Can't wait to see your card. Well deserved.; April 22, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Unknown said...: Yay! You totally deserve this honor! A BIG congrats to you!!; April 22, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Brandi said...: Wow! How exciting for you! Congrats!; April 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Tammy Nyenhuis said...: Congratulations Emily, can't wait to see your creation!!!!; April 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM
Houses Built of Cards said...: YAY!!! Huge congratulations to you Emily!!! Well deserved in every way!!!

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www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com; April 22, 2013 at 4:11 PM
handmade_cass said...: Congratulations! You deserve this more than anyone. :) And I hope that you both enjoy some time wearing your crowns.; April 22, 2013 at 4:19 PM
Kristen said...: Congratulations Emily! Be proud of yourself. :D Love the crown on the thank you card!; April 22, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Anita Rex said...: Congrats Emily! I was so happy to see that you won! Yay!; April 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Jackie said...: Congratulations Emily! So happy for you :); April 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM
karenelr said...: Congratulations! I have seen your creations for a long time now and you definitely deserved to win! Thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity!; April 22, 2013 at 4:51 PM
Sharyn Polesel said...: Congratulations! What an awesome honor! Thanks so much for the chance to win those beautiful stamps.; April 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Kre8tivK said...: Congratulations!! What an honor! I love how you have a letter wearing a crown on your card. No wonder you won! Thank you for the opportunity to win a stamp set.; April 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
MGoda said...: Congratulations! Maybe someday I'll get up the courage to enter.; April 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM
ValByDesign, Valerie said...: How exciting, Emily!! Wow, your card is ADORABLE; I love it! And I am already in love with those 3 new sets you're showing! Thanks for the chance to win them, and again, congrats on your win!; April 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Gamma_Glam said...: Congratulations Emily!!! This is great news!; April 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Angela said...: HOORAY EM!
Congrats, girl -- it's about time! ;); April 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM
StephInOK said...: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Way to go!!! That's absolutely, positively terrific!!!; April 22, 2013 at 6:06 PM
crafter said...: Congratulations! Great card too!; April 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Barb Ghig said...: Love your pretty card, Emily...Thank "YOU" for always inspiring us with your amazing creations!

A huge Congrats to you for being named a 2013 Stamping Royalty winner! You are so deserving and I'm really happy for you!!!; April 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM
LauraJane:) said...: YAY! Congratulations!!; April 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Melody said...: Congratulations! I love seeing your work and ideas. Thanks for so much inspiration.; April 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM
stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie) said...: Congratulations! I love your cards and this "thanks ever so much" card is as gorgeous as always :); April 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM
picturemethis said...: Congratulations! Love the touch that the crown gives to the thanks card!; April 22, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Chriss Blagrave said...: Congratulations on your Stamping Royalty win! LoVE the card with all of the pattern and the adorable crown, perfect finishing touch!; April 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM
slbt17 said...: Congratulations!
Well deserved - I have been admiring your work and have appreciated all the inspiration you have supplied me!
Sandra ltb; April 22, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Sonia Y said...: Oh Emily!! You so deserve it!! I am so happy for you!! You are such a talented lady and your work is a big inspiration for me. Congratulations!! x; April 22, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Tasnim said...: Congratulations Emily! Very happy for you :); April 22, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Tracy said...: Congrats Emily! That's very exciting!; April 22, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Sue D said...: Congratulations and love the crown on the card.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com; April 22, 2013 at 9:49 PM
natashakara said...: Congrats to you too! Thank you so much for the sweet words you left me. I can't believe I am in the same company as YOU and Amy! I can't wait to see your card, I bet it's AWESOME!!!; April 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM
canadian_liner said...: Well done, and well deserved, Emily! I picked up the spring edition of PaperCrafts magazine to entertain me on a plane ride recently, and saw your work in there, too. VERY cute royalty/thank you card.; April 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Annette Allen said...: Emily so totally excited for you.. so deserving... you are an amazing designer... you go girl... I bet your husband was so excited for you... I would have skyped my husband too.. :); April 22, 2013 at 11:44 PM
yyam said...: Wooooohoooo! Congrats to you! You are an amazing stamper and now have a crown as proof of your royalty!; April 23, 2013 at 4:17 AM
Karin Åkesdotter said...: I just saw! So well deserved!!! Big hugs, Karin; April 23, 2013 at 4:34 AM
Michelle said...: Congratulations, Emily! A well-deserved win! :-); April 23, 2013 at 5:08 AM
~amy~ said...: Congrats Emily.....super happy for you!!!!! Can't wait to see the pic of you and your boy in your crowns:); April 23, 2013 at 6:56 AM
Jen W. said...: Whoop whoop! Big huge congrats to you, Em! You so deserve it and I can't wait to see your winning card - and you and the little dude in your crowns! LOL!; April 23, 2013 at 7:22 AM
Karen Dunbrook said...: hello MF,
I saw that you were one of the winners this am....big congrats and well deserved. Hope you are doing well!! I was going to email you and ask if you went to Scrapfest in Kitchener. It was the first time I went and it was awesome. Wasn't sure if I would be able to go as I have been battling sciatica.
Enjoy your win...get your crown ready!!
hugs,
Karen; April 23, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Lorraine A said...: Congratulations Emily ! So very well deserved ! :-)
love your card too ,, very cute,, and perfect for the occasion with the little crown :-)

thanks for a chance to win these gorgeous stamp sets too ! :-)
luv
Lols x x x; April 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM
joy said...: CONGRATULATIONS, Emily!! SO happy for you!!; April 23, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Ngan R. said...: Congratulations! You make beautiful cards!; April 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Buddha said...: I love this card - I really like the use of the alpha stamps on patterned paper. Of course - the best stamps in the world!!!! LAWN FAWN!!!; April 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Margie said...: Congratulations!! I love your cards!; April 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Elena said...: Hooray! I am very happy for you, Emily! I can imagine what it means to you and how important it is!
Well deserved award - you are an incredibly talented crafter! I enjoy visiting and reading your blog!
Can't wait to see pictures of you and your son with the crowns! :)
Thank you so much for the give away!; April 23, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Amy Kolling said...: You are so deserving of this crown Emily! You've always been someone I've looked up to! Enjoy the moment!!! xx; April 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Meghan said...: I cannot think of anyone who deserves this more than you Emily! Congrats!; April 23, 2013 at 3:57 PM
Christina said...: Huge congrats to you, Emily! You definitely deserve it!; April 23, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Unknown said...: Congrats!! What an honor!!! You make the most beautiful cards!! U deserve it!!; April 23, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Gerry said...: What a great honor! Love your crown, so appropriate. Congrats.; April 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Kelly Szafron said...: Congratulations, you make fantastic cards!; April 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Gwen said...: Congrats on your win! Super excited for you! Way to go....you are so talented! :); April 24, 2013 at 12:23 AM
donna mikasa said...: Big hugs and congrats, Emily! Third time's the charm! Looking forward to seeing you in your tiara.; April 24, 2013 at 2:01 AM
JoAnn P said...: Great job, congratulations!; April 24, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Kim Mraz said...: Huge congrats girlie!!
soooo well deserved :); April 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Jenny said...: That's awesome news Emily... Congrats to you girl :0)
Jenny x; April 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Joni Andaya said...: Happy Happy Congratulations to you Emily :); April 24, 2013 at 1:54 PM
Chris - Creations in Bloom said...: Super excited for you Emily! Congratulations! You definitely deserve to be the winner. All of your work is amazing.; April 24, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Loly Borda said...: Yay! Congrats Emily! So well deserved. Hugs.; April 24, 2013 at 6:50 PM
Jill Norwood said...: Congratulations to you, Amy and Natasha! So happy for you all!; April 24, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Isha Gupta said...: Huge Congratulations Em!!! So happy. It is totally well deserved. Your creations always give me big smile :); April 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Avocado Arts said...: CONGRATULATIONS Emily!! SO happy for you and very much deserved ;)

Hugs,
Michelle; April 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Teresa P. said...: CONGRATS on winning!! Your thank you card is super fab as well!; April 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Kathy H said...: Congratulations Emily! Your cards are fabulous!; April 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Dorothy C. said...: Congratulations! So very well deserved. I love your blog. And a big THANKS to you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.; April 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Courtney K said...: congrats, Emily!! you so deserve the honor and i'm so excited to be part of this group with you :)

love this card - the little crown is so cute & clever!; April 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Unknown said...: I'm not concerned about the giveaway (I think I missed it anyway lol), but wanted to stop by to congratulate you. SOOOO happy for you!; April 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM