tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23228034248059896342024-03-13T12:49:31.835-07:00Seriously Creative ChallengesFans & Friends of Creative Accents are welcome to join us for our Monthly Creative Challenges!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-75784308557527320272013-06-12T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-12T06:00:10.297-07:00Endings & Beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You may have noticed things are a bit quiet here on our Seriously Creative Challenge Blog lately. I'm sad to announce that things here are coming to an end, as we continue on with plans to close our store, Creative Accents, at the end of this month. <br />
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As you can see from the layout above, I (Tara), recently got engaged and am getting married this August! While it's sad to say goodbye to the store, design team and challenge blog, I'm anticipating a new beginning in my new home with my man :) I'm excited to see what new creative opportunities await me... <a href="http://www.creativeaccents.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">keep an eye on the other/store blog</a>, as I'll be redesigning it in the fall and will continue to share my creative projects there!<br />
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We have enjoyed sharing challenges and inspiration with you and as store owners and members of the Seriously Creative Design Team, we hope we'll bump into you again somewhere in the blogosphere soon :) Thanks for your participation on our little Challenge Blog! <br />
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Farewell my friends, keep the creative juices flowing!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-67593584378536244042013-04-23T11:22:00.000-07:002013-04-23T11:22:07.489-07:00More Clean Sweep Inspiration!I'm back with some more inspiration for our Clean Sweep Challenge! <br />
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Here's a layout Roxy made, using up a bunch of scraps from her stash:<br />
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And here's a couple more clean & simple cards by Tara:<br />
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We can't wait to see what you create when you play along with our challenge! <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/04/april-clean-sweep-challenge.html" target="_blank">Link up here!</a><br /><br />Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-3035948582585679112013-04-11T07:30:00.000-07:002013-04-11T07:30:03.378-07:00April CLEAN SWEEP Challenge!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We can't wait to see what you create as you make a Clean Sweep this month!<br />
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I used random.org and came up with #6- Mrs. T! CONGRATS! <a href="http://hilltopcreations.blogspot.ca/2013/03/another-post-for-any-thing-goes.html" target="_blank">Click here to see what she made</a>- I'm lucky enough to actually have one of these gorgeous cards on display at home (thanks for the engagement card, girl!) and it's stunning! Ask us about your prize next time you're in the store... we've got a $10 gift certificate for you and a little surprise as well!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-85895357679438395442013-03-20T12:30:00.000-07:002013-03-20T14:51:25.982-07:00More Anything Goes!So... are ya ready for some more anything goes projects? So fun to see what everyone is making this month! <br />
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Roxy made this fun layout:<br />
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Sarai made another beautiful card this month...
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Can't wait to see what YOU made! <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/03/march-challenge-anything-goes.html" target="_blank"> Link up below</a>, we look forward to checking it out!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-23503253356100448722013-03-14T16:06:00.000-07:002013-03-14T16:06:25.444-07:00March Challenge- Anything Goes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First off, let me apologize for being so late getting this challenge posted! Things have been rather busy for me and blogging has been at the back of my mind ;) This month, we're making it easy for you to join us though, because ANYTHING GOES! Just show us something... anything you make this month and link up here for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate! <br />
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Here's a bit of inspiration from Sarai:<br />
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and a fun card by Janet:<br />
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Tara took inspiration from the variegated colours:
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Roxy created a fun birthday card:
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Can't wait to see what you create!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-63132730655198214962013-02-06T17:22:00.003-08:002013-02-06T17:22:26.263-08:00February 2013 Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Introducing our new Seriously Creative Challenge for the month of February! We've chosen this image from <a href="http://design-seeds.com/" target="_blank">design seeds</a> as our photo inspiration this month... use the colour palette, the layout... whatever it inspires you to create! You've got until the end of the month to play along! One entrant will be randomly selected to win a $10 gift certificate to our <a href="http://creativeaccentsonline.ca/" target="_blank">online store</a>!<br />
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Janet made this pretty card, as well as another fun one! You can see them both on her blog and in the store:<br />
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Leslea made this cheerful scrapbook page, also available for a closer look in the store:<br />
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We hope you'll play along with us! Can't wait to see what you create this month!<br />
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Leslea made this great layout- I love the punch of red! <br />
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Roxy's layout is all in blues... with some fabulous inky goodness :)<br />
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I hope you'll join us, and that your January isn't quite as crazy busy as mine has been! We'd love to see any projects that celebrate <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/01/januar-2013-winter-wonders.html" target="_blank">Winter Wonders</a>! Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-17171151500996552272013-01-12T14:52:00.002-08:002013-01-12T14:52:20.593-08:00Januar 2013 {Winter Wonders}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're a bit slow getting things kicked off here, but I'm happy to be finally introducing you to our January Challenge- Winter Wonders!<br />
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Create any paper crafting project that celebrates the wonders of winter... because if you live anywhere even slightly similar to us in Williams Lake, BC, you'll be dealing with winter for a while, so we may as well find the beauty in it :)<br />
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Here's some pretty projects from our Seriously Creative Design Team members:<br />
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Janet made this adorable card- how cute would this be for a January anniversary? </div>
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She made more wintery cards as well, visit her blog to see them! </div>
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Sarai used some old photos of her adorable daughter and put together this soft, beautiful layout!</div>
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I (Tara) made this card with our January SOTM (Stamp Of The Month)!</div>
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I'll be back with more projects to share soon! You've got until the end of the month to play along with us...<br />
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There is still plenty of time to join our December Challenge! Here's a couple more projects to keep you inspired, and you can also see fresh projects on our blog every day until Christmas Eve :)<br />
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Here's a card Mom made- love these Sizzix dies for unique & simple cards!<br />
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Roxy posted a bunch of great Christmas cards on her blog as well- here's a fave of mine:<br />
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You can check the rest of them and the details out <a href="http://roxyrolla.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-challenge-at-seriously.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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There is still plenty of time to play along with our '<a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/12/december-challenge-tis-season.html" target="_blank">tis the season challenge</a>! We're even carrying it over into the first week of January, so you've got 2 full weeks to join in the fun!<br />
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If we don't see you again before then... I hope the season is full of joy for you! Merry Christmas!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-85036542878452395582012-12-07T07:30:00.000-08:002012-12-07T07:30:00.500-08:00December Challenge: Tis the Season!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">find a printable version of this 'tis the season graphic <a href="http://sayingitsweet.blogspot.ca/2010/11/tis-season-printable.html#" target="_blank">here</a></td></tr>
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December is upon us... the season for hot drinks, cold days & cozy nights, Christmas shopping and having a hundred projects on the go. It's a season for family & friends and celebrating! Whatever this season means to you, that's what we want to see for our December challenge! We hope you'll play along with us this month, we'd love to see what you're creating! <i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span></i><br />
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Here's some festive Christmas cards that Janet whipped up:</div>
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Here's a gorgeous layout Sarai made:</div>
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... and here's a fun shirt Tara used Silhouette heat transfer material and rhinestones on:</div>
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This month's prize is a surprise bundle again! I'm sure there will be something in there you will enjoy :) Can't wait to see what seasonal fun you link up with us!</div>
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Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-77299249250146137602012-11-29T19:19:00.002-08:002012-11-29T19:19:07.104-08:00Final Day of Wonderful Wood!I've got some last minute inspiration for you to join us and play with our Wonderful Wood Challenge for November! Break out your wooden paper, embellishments & tree themed products and make something fabulous! Play along <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/11/november-challenge.html">here</a>!<br />
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Here's a fab layout from Roxy with wood grain paper: <br />
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and here's a card Tara made using wooden snowflakes:
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Hope you'll play along with us! Just over a day left!Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-62563576821792153762012-11-14T16:44:00.000-08:002012-11-14T16:44:53.821-08:00Wonderful Wood!This month's challenge is so much fun- I've made a few projects lately that are a perfect fit for it, but today I have a couple others to share with you!<br />
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First up is a simple & elegant card Mom (Julie) made. She's used dies by Tim Holtz together with a fun woodgrain patterned paper.<br />
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Sarai had her husband involved in this gorgeous layout- he planed some real wood super thin for her to use on the background of this page! She then added wooden buttons & embellishments, plus some flowers that she made from pencil shavings!!! genius! <br />
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I've been loving all the wooden embellishments from Crate Paper lately,
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Hope you'll play along! Link up your projects featuring wood, woodgrain or trees <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/11/november-challenge.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-13100272964452807552012-11-03T17:52:00.000-07:002012-11-03T17:52:46.069-07:00November Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time for a new Seriously Creative Challenge! Our theme is "Wonderful Wood" and we want to see you <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[23].[1][2][1]{comment521210531222927_521210747889572}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[23].[1][2][1]{comment521210531222927_521210747889572}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]."><span id=".reactRoot[23].[1][2][1]{comment521210531222927_521210747889572}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]..[0]">create a project using wood grain patterns, wood veneer embellishments, anything with trees... </span></span></span><br />
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Leslie made this layout, which features some printed wooden buttons:<br />
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We can't wait to see what you create!
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First- the news... we're delighted to be welcoming a new member to our Seriously Creative Design Team! Sarai has been a customer for a while now, creating beautiful scrapbook pages featuring amazing photos of her daughter :) We're delighted that she has agreed to join our team! Sarai doesn't have a blog, but we'll have her projects on display in the store and today I have one to share with you:<br />
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Isn't it precious? Welcome to the team, Sarai! We are so glad you've decided to join us! <br />
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Here's a gift bag Julie made- she covered a chipboard letter & die cut leaves with Inka Gold metallic paint- so pretty and shiny! <br />
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We look forward to seeing what you create inspired by our October photo!<br />
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<a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/10/october-photo-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Link up and show us what you've got</a>! We've just had a few entries so far, so your chances of winning the random prize are really good!<br /><br />Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-64080999252684200302012-10-22T22:00:00.003-07:002012-10-22T22:09:48.629-07:00More October InspirationI'm back with more inspiration for our <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/10/october-photo-inspiration.html" target="_blank">October Challenge</a>!<br />
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Roxy made this great card:<br />
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you can see more details about it on <a href="http://roxyrolla.blogspot.ca/2012/10/a-card-for-bestie.html" target="_blank">her blog</a>. I hope you'll join our <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/10/october-photo-inspiration.html" target="_blank">photo inspiration challenge</a> and enter for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to our store, plus a surprise gift :)<br />
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If you need a reminder, here's the inspiration photo:<br />
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We can't wait to see what you've got!<br />
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p.s. I've got some <a href="http://creativeaccents.blogspot.ca/2012/10/sunny-soleil-cards-blog-candy.html" target="_blank">BLOG CANDY</a> up on our other blog! <a href="http://creativeaccents.blogspot.ca/2012/10/sunny-soleil-cards-blog-candy.html" target="_blank">Check it out</a>...Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-29054323757597453902012-10-15T08:00:00.000-07:002012-10-15T08:00:04.151-07:00October InspirationWe can't wait to see what you will make inspired by our October inspiration photo... here's a bit more of what our DT has been up to:<br />
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Sarah made this fun layout with an ombre resist background:<br />
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Tara's October 12 Tags project fits the gorgeous autumn colour palette:<br />
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I just love the changing autumn colours, don't you? Hope you'll join our challenge this month and have a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to <a href="http://creativeaccentsonline.ca/" target="_blank">our store</a> and a surprise gift! </div>
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It's time for a new challenge at our Seriously Creative Challenge Blog! For October, we bring you a photo inspiration challenge- create a paper based project inspired by the photo above!<br />
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Here's some ideas to get your creative juices flowing a bit...<br />
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Janet created a 3D pumpkin and a card:<br />
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I (Tara) created a card:<br />
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You can see more details on these projects by visiting our blogs! We hope you'll play along... can't wait to see what you create! You've got until Oct. 31 to have a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to <a href="http://creativeaccentsonline.ca/" target="_blank">our store</a> and a surprise gift! <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">who will take home <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span>a surprise 6x6 pad of paper
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span>Thanks to ALL of you that joined us this month! Your projects were fantastic :) Hope you'll join us again for our October challenge, which I'll be back with details on very soon!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-46219633796903843242012-09-26T21:23:00.001-07:002012-09-26T21:23:16.678-07:00TEXTures Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Julie (aka Mom) took our September challenge very seriously and added a ton of cool textures to this fabulous mini book she made! She's used things like cork, washi tape, crackle paint, burlap, text stamps & more to make it, there's so many great details! Watch <a href="http://creativeaccents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">our other blog</a> for a post with more photos very soon!<br />
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You don't have to do it all to<a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/09/september-textures.html" target="_blank"> play along</a>, though- just add at least one element of TEXT (book print/text pattern) and one element of TEXTURE (non-paper) to your project and you qualify! There's still 4 days to join us, so we look forward to seeing your projects! You can win a <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: x-small;">a surprise 6x6 pad of paper that includes at least one text print patten and a $10 gift certificate for the <a href="http://creativeaccentsonline.ca/" target="_blank">online store</a>! </span></span></span> Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-90629818453928020922012-09-18T10:29:00.001-07:002012-09-18T10:29:36.007-07:00more TEXTures!It's hard to believe we're already half way through September! I'm back today with a reminder about our current challenge: TEXTures!
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Here's a fab layout DT member Sarah created:
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You can <a href="http://scrapsbysarah.blogspot.ca/2012/09/holy-pumpkins-batman.html" target="_blank">read all about it on her blog</a>!
Can't wait to see what you create for this challenge :)<br />
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The <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/09/september-textures.html" target="_blank">challenge is open</a> until the end of the month- hope you'll play along! Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-70559309863414765302012-09-04T09:00:00.000-07:002012-09-04T09:00:01.019-07:00September: TEXTures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Introducing our September Seriously Creative Challenge: TEXTures!</span><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> <i><span style="font-size: large;">Create a project that includes a book print/text pattern and at least one textural or dimensional (non paper) element.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: small;">Since September starts with a long weekend (yay!) we'll be bringing you lots of inspiration later on... but here's a bit to start with! <a href="http://roxyrolla.blogspot.ca/2012/08/another-freaking-scrappy-challenge.html" target="_blank">Roxy</a> made this perfectly grungy layout about her dog's bad habits- it's full of book print and texture!</span><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://hilltopcreations.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Janet</a> put together this sweet card using a new in the store stamp from Sweet Pea Stamp- the text element is beautifully subtle in the background! </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 of the projects Tara & Julie made for our September SOTM sample fit this challenge perfectly as well! Check them out on <a href="http://creativeaccents.blogspot.ca/2012/09/september-sotm.html" target="_blank">our other blog</a>!</span></span></span></div>
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I'll be back soon with the details of our September Challenge, but wanted to announce the winners today!<br />
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The winner of our August Challenge is....<br />
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Congrats, Emma! Stop by the store to get your prize: a surprise assortment of yellow 6x6 papers, a $5 certificate for our store and a set of yellow gelatos! FYI- Emma was our youngest entrant this month, we're so glad she got inky in her Mom's craft room this summer & played along :)<br />
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This month we are also awarding our Top 3 picks from this month's entries, even though it was a VERY hard choice- you ALL rocked this challenge! The winners listed below can
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Thanks again to all of you played along for August! Check back soon to see our September theme & some inspiration :)Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322803424805989634.post-813918819427674142012-08-25T15:51:00.000-07:002012-08-25T15:51:02.650-07:00Final week of Summer Sunshine... our August Summer Sunshine Challenge, that is! We hope there will continue to be some glorious sunny days into September as well :)
I'm back with a bit more inspiration for you- we've been loving all the projects featuring yellow & encourage you to play along if you haven't already!<br />
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First up is a layout by Julie. She's used some new Echo Park papers and some very old photos :) The yellow butterflies are wooden ones that she's inked up and stamped a black pattern on- pretty cool! <br />
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...and here's a card by me (Tara). Details will be up on the <a href="http://creativeaccents.blogspot.com/">Creative Accents blog</a> today!</div>
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Remember, you've got just one more week to join us and show us your summer sunshine- all the details are on <a href="http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.ca/2012/08/august-challenge-summer-sunshine.html">this post.</a>Creative Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711933452430478629noreply@blogger.com0