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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES


The Stampers' Sampler welcomes stamped submissions from its readers for any of the challenges, themes, templates, Different Point of View, or themeless categories. Please review our submission checklist below and direct artwork to:

Submissions
c/o The Stampers' Sampler
22992 Mill Creek, Ste B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Submission Checklist:

  • Each sample has artist's name, address, E-mail and phone number attached.
  • Each sample has brief instructions with stamp credits attached.
  • If you would like your artwork returned, each sample to be returned should have "Return requested" written in red on the submission information card, and loose postage, check or money order should be included.
  • If you would like to be notified when your artwork arrives at Stampington & Company, please include a self-addressed postage-paid postcard.
  • Artwork being submitted will demonstrate rubber-stamping in some fashion to be considered for publication in The Stampers' Sampler or its specialty issues.

Regretfully, submissions not meeting TSS guidelines will not be able to be considered.

Additional Helpful Information

While The Stampers' Sampler will include manufacturer's credits for rubber stamps and other art materials if specified by the artist, we cannot guarantee that all credits will be included. The Stampers' Sampler seeks first to publish as much artwork as possible, within the limited number of pages that the magazine allows. Our emphasis is on rubber stamping and we must first provide our readers with that information. Sample instructions and credits are provided for the purpose of helping our readers obtain resource and instructional information on published artwork and are edited as needed.

We encourage article queries in the form of letters or email. Please send your submissions to the address above or E-mail sameditor@stampington.com. If your idea is accepted you’ll be contacted with additional article specifications.

All artwork submitted to The Stampers' Sampler may be considered for publication in any of our magazines or special publications. This includes, but is not limited to: Take Ten, Catch Up, Somerset Studio, Gallery, Legacy, Art Doll Quarterly, Belle Armoire, or Salon.

All published and unpublished submissions that do not have return postage will be donated. Charities that have received card donations from Stampington & Company include: Progress Industries, Operation We Care, Keiki Cards, Laura’s House, Treat the Troops, Soldiers Angels, Camp Courageous of Iowa, House of Hope, Junior League, and SOS America. If you know a special organization that would like to receive this artwork please drop us a line at sameditor@stampington.com with the name of the charity, phone number, e-mail address, and a contact name if possible.

Due to the unusual production of The Stampers' Sampler we may hold artwork for an unspecified time until it can be published. We gratefully acknowledge your patience while we assemble and create the pages of this unique publication.

If you are published in a bi-monthly issue you will receive notification via postcard. This voucher entitles you to a complimentary issue or you may extend your subscription by an issue. If you have been published in Take Ten or the annual Catch Up issue you will receive a complimentary copy as the magazine is released on newsstands.

Not sure how you should label and attach your personal information and instructions to a card submission? Take a look at this sample card submitted by one of our readers. Notice all credits and supplies are clearly listed. Her name and contact information is attached via a sticker (won't come off or be lost!), and it all fits cleanly to the back of the card. Artists following this profile will ensure proper credit for both their work and stamps. Please note that instructions that are bulky or larger than the piece of art must be removed during photography.


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UPCOMING CHALLENGES

Remember, we welcome general stamped art anytime of the year.
However, we occasionally like to focus on a theme, highlight holidays,
or extend a stamping challenge.

The Celebration Issue!
Join the fun in our April/May 2008 issue as we focus on the many celebrations in life. Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, births, weddings, graduations, retirements, new homes, Mother’s or Father’s Day—we want your stamped cards honoring the memorable events in life. Proclaimed the “Celebration Extravaganza Issue,” our ode to all celebrations will be showcased throughout the magazine.

Deadline for artwork to be received: December 1, 2007. Please read submission guidelines before sending your submissions to: Stampington & Company · C/O: The Stampers’ Sampler · 22992 Mill Creek, Suite B · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Child's Play
A myriad of kids' drawings and artwork can be found around the house. Why not create a permanent keepsake by incorporating their artwork into stamped projects such as cards, tags and gifts? Experiment with color copies, reductions, enlargements, or other modifications to the original artwork. Send us your creations for show and tell, and we'll choose our favorites for the April/May 2008 issue.

Deadline for artwork to be received: December 1, 2007. Please read submission guidelines before sending your submissions to: Stampington & Company · C/O: The Stampers’ Sampler · 22992 Mill Creek, Suite B · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

A Flower-filled Fourth
Join us as we celebrate America's birthday. We at the The Stampers' Sampler want to see your patriotic side. Here's the twist: we want you to use not only the usual red, white and blue in your work; we also want you to add flowers in with the mix. Nothing says summer quite like the Fourth of July and beautiful blooming flora. Show of what you're made of by sending in your art for the June/July 2008 issue.

Deadline for artwork to be received: February 1, 2008. Please read submission guidelines before sending your submissions to: Stampington & Company · C/O: The Stampers’ Sampler · 22992 Mill Creek, Suite B · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Tantalizing Turquoise
It's that time of year again. It's time for another color challenge. Put on your thinking caps and challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use one of the hottest colors right now ... Turquoise! Pair it with red to create one of the trendiest color combinations of the moment, or use it with black to make a bold statement. We love interesting color combinations here, so send us some that we haven't thought of before. Try your hand at using this bight and vivacious color and send us your creations for the June/July 2008 issue.

Deadline for artwork to be received: February 1, 2008. Please read submission guidelines before sending your submissions to: Stampington & Company · C/O: The Stampers’ Sampler · 22992 Mill Creek, Suite B · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Feeling Themeless?
The Stampers’ Sampler always welcomes general stamped artwork. If you can’t find one of our themes or challenges to fit your mood, feel free to create a sample or project of your choice. You’ll receive a free copy of any issue in which your work appears.

A Different Point of View!
How many different looks can you get from one stamp? We’re looking for submissions from our readers using the Different Point of View idea. Find your favorite versatile image and create 10 to 12 samples/projects using that image or a portion thereof. You can do it yourself or invite your local club to join you. There is no deadline – we’ll be taking submissions for this challenge on an on-going basis. Start your own DPOV challenge today!