{"id":44682,"date":"2011-02-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-01T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work-test.blog.acherryontop.com\/february-challenges-13083-44682\/"},"modified":"2024-08-25T15:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T19:04:55","slug":"february-challenges-13083","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acherryontop.com\/blog\/february-challenges-13083-44682\/","title":{"rendered":"February Challenges!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’de LOVE to inspire you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tWe've made it to February!  Spring is right around the corner, right!?  This month is chock full of hearts and pink and lovey dovey stuff and we here at ACOT can't think of a better way to express how much you love someone than by creating something homemade for them!  Journal your sweet nothings, memorialize their beautiful faces, and craft something sweet for all the Valentine's in your life!<\/p>\n

\tRemember:<\/p>\n

\t– only one LO per challenge will enter you into the points drawing<\/p>\n

\t– LOs<\/span><\/span><\/span> cannot be entered into more than one challenge category<\/p>\n

\t– *please* only enter LOs<\/span><\/span><\/span> that meet the specific challenge instructions  <\/p>\n

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\tAd Inspiration Challenge – By MamaK321<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Kristianne<\/span><\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tAd inspiration is about taking ideas, such as colors, patterns, title or keywords, theme, font styles, and element placement, and using them to create your own layout. You can break the ad inspiration down to a basic sketch, copy a prominent design straight from the ad, or you can alter a design to fit your own layout. Most ads are 8.5×11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>" but you can adapt the ad to fit any size. Remember, this is not a sketch and you are not required to follow every detail. You can use either one or both pages of this ad to inspire your layout. The key is to really LOOK at the ad and find the pieces that INSPIRE you!<\/p>\n

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\tAltered Object Challenge<\/span> – By JulesinParadise<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Jules)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Hybrid Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tOn Hiatus<\/p>\n

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\tCard Challenge<\/span> – By bluejeans7<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Angela)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital <\/span><\/span>Scrapbooking
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\tCreate a Valentine's Day card without using any hearts! Remember no hearts allowed! LOL!<\/p>\n

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\tColor Challenge<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/font>– by Art_Teacher (Laura)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tTo me, the colors red and brown are yummy! They make me think of Valentine's Day and of my favorite treat, chocolate! So, your challenge for this layout is to create a layout using red and brown. It can be any shade of brown, from tan to deep mocha. You may use other neutral accent colors (white, black, grey, cream), but no other colors (except in your photos).<\/p>\n

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\tCountdown Challenge<\/span><\/span> <\/span>– By sarahwhithers<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Jennifer)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/p>\n

\t<\/span><\/span>For this challenge you will create a layout using a countdown method of items. I will list five different kinds of things (eg. elements, papers, photos) for you to use in your layout. Every month there will be five new items for you to use. And for this month, the theme is love of course! I want to see a page about someone or something you love. It can be a person, pet, a food or even a hobby!<\/p>\n

\t5 – Heart elements
\t4 – Ribbons and\/or Strings
\t3 – Lines of Journaling
\t2 – Flower and\/or leaf elements
\t1 – Template or sketch<\/p>\n

\tYou are welcome to use more than these items (eg. 2 journal strips instead of 1 is fine) just as long as you meet the required list and numbers asked for each. An example is seen below.<\/p>\n

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\tDie Cut Challenge<\/span><\/span> <\/span>– By Dianedi<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Diane)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper  <\/span><\/span>Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tFor the month of February, create a card or layout that uses hearts that are created using a die-cut machine! Please indicate the machine (Cricut, Silhouette, etc…) and cartridge that you've used to create your project! Have fun!<\/p>\n

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\tDigi<\/span><\/span><\/span> CT Reveal Challenge<\/span><\/span> <\/span>– By Janello<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Janell<\/span><\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital <\/span><\/span>Scrapbooking
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\tFor the month of February your challenge is to take inspiration from the "Wintry White with a Splash of Color" reveal and create a layout with a mostly white background and splashes of your choice of either 1. blue, 2. brown and black, or 3. the combo of aqua, pink, and brown. See this reveal article<\/a> for more inspiration. Open to digi, hybrid, and paper scrappers!<\/p>\n

\tExample layout "Quite a handful" by Mommybruno
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\tDigi<\/span><\/span><\/span> Designer Challenge<\/span> – By MamaK321<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Kristianne<\/span><\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tDigital only<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tOn Hiatus <\/span><\/p>\n

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\tDigi<\/span><\/span><\/span> Do-Able Challenge <\/span><\/span>– By Smiley-Scrap8<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Ronny<\/span><\/span><\/span>) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tDigital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tWelcome to another edition of Digi<\/span><\/span><\/span> Do-Ables<\/span><\/span>! <\/p>\n

\tThis month's template was drawn from a layout originally by GlitterQueen99! Download the February template in the freebie section<\/a> and use it to make a layout.<\/p>\n

\tHere is my<\/span> example:
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\tAnd the template:
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\tFaithbooking<\/span> Challenge <\/span>– By Keling<\/span> (Sara)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tFebruary Faithbooking Challenge: Joy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tWhat brings you joy? Is it seeing how your children are growing physically, emotionally and spiritually? Is it the pleasure you find in reading scripture? Or in cuddling up with your beloved, or even your furbaby?<\/p>\n

\tWhat is joy? As Sheila Seifart wrote: "Although happiness and joy can be present at the same time, happiness is based on material things or events.. Joy, on the other hand, is from God and runs deeper – it can be present even during unhappy times." ("What is Joy?", www.thrivingfamily.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.thrivingfamily.com\/family\/fa … n\/joy.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

\tI remember from Sunday School being taught that true joy is found when we put things and people in the priority in life. JOY is spelled Jesus, Others, and then You.<\/p>\n

\tRomans 15:13 – "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."<\/p>\n

\tProverbs 15:30 – "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."<\/p>\n

\tGalatians 5:22-23 – "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."<\/p>\n

\tWant some cool internet "Joy" images?<\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.iheartluxe.com\/wp-content\/up … es-joy.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.mynewsletterbuilder.com\/ex\/t … ment01.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.sidneyfirst.com\/Portals\/0\/Jo … 0white.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/smallbizbee.com\/index\/wp-content … 12\/joy.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.thejoyhouse.com\/GIF\/JoyHouseDanceLogo.gif<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/tinytrinkets.com.au\/wsale\/images\/Z611-web.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_YvP0uscZRDU\/S … ordJoy.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/www.holisticguidance.com\/modules … 20word.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

\thttp:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4002\/419 … b9f75f.jpg<\/p>\n

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\tHeritage Challenge<\/span> – By JanetM<\/span> (Janet)
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\tPaper AND Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tI thought this might be a perfect month to get out a picture of your parents, grandparents or someone from the past and do a layout about love.
\tAny color or size and I look forward to seeing the heritage pictures.<\/p>\n

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\tHybrid Challenge<\/span> – By Smiley-Scrap8<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Ronny<\/span><\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper AND Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\tFebruary Hybrid Challenge: Make any kind of card using as many digital supplies as possible. For example I used the "I Didn't Do It" kit by Sweet Digi Scraps to make these invites to my son's 5th birthday party. All the paper and elements are from that kit. The only supplies that are not digital are the kraft paper the card base is on and the stickles I add for a little sparkle. Be creative and stretch yourself.<\/p>\n

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\tJournaling Challenge<\/span> – By Jenn Kellams (Jenn)<\/span><\/span>
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\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tAlthough there are tons of things that make me happy, it is really hard to pinpoint 10 specific things you are forcing yourself to do it. I decided to make this journaling challenge all about a list. No paragraphs here please. List a minimum of 10 things that make you happy. Oh and don't forget to smile while doing it!<\/p>\n

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\tManufacturer Challenge<\/span> – By 4peasinourpod<\/span> (Pam)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tThis month we are featuring Jillibean Soup!!!<\/p>\n

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\tMusical Inspiration Challenge<\/span> – By Kimandasmo<\/span> (Cindy)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tNone<\/p>\n

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\tOne Word Challenge<\/span> – By Jenn Kellams (Jenn)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tCelebrate your grandparents! Do you share a special bond with them? Do you just want to "capture" them at their best? However you want to do it, just make sure you use the word GRANDPARENT somewhere on your page!!<\/p>\n

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\tPhotography Challenge<\/span> – <\/span>By nun69<\/span> (Angie)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tP<\/span><\/span>hotography <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tSince it is the new year and all and January is behind us, I figured with all the organzing going around we would share our scrap sapces. \":)\" So show them off even if it is your sofa with your laptop or your kitchen table or your very own scrap room. \":)\" Let's see them….<\/p>\n

\tHere is my little piece of heaven {ignore the mess…I need to organize some more}<\/p>\n

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\tScraplift<\/span> the GCT<\/span> Challenge<\/span> – By Kimandasmo<\/span> and SarahA<\/span> (Cindy and Sarah)
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\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking
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\tThis month's paper GCT is ncokely! Go to her gallery<\/a> and choose a layout to scraplift, then upload yours and her layout into the gallery.<\/p>\n

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\tScrap Your Life Challenge<\/span> – By nun69<\/span> (Angie)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tScrap about the simple moments in your life… the little things that make you happy, even if it is something from your childhood {for my DD, being able to make a snow angel by herself has been one her best moments this year \":)\"}<\/p>\n

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\tSketch Challenge<\/span> – By Laura Fiore<\/span> and 4peasinourpod<\/span> (Laura and Pam)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tIt's crazy how life can get in the way of our scrapping! A sketch can get you back in the game though, really quickly! This month's sketch is another by the very talented Juliana Michaels!<\/p>\n

\tSketch:
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\tPam's example:<\/p>\n

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\tSupply List Challenge<\/span> – By Beth-W (Beth) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tNone<\/p>\n

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\tTheme Challenge<\/span> – By ScrapGoo<\/span> (Jess)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper or Digital Scrapbooking
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\tThis is my last month doing the Theme Challenge and next month it will be taken over by the lovely and talented ChrissyTina! I am passing the torch by using an example layout from her gallery this month.<\/p>\n

\tIn honor of Valentine's Day (or just because we adore 'em any ole day of the week) scrapbook the MEN in your life this month!  No ladies allowed! <\/p>\n

\tChristina's example:
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\tT<\/font><\/span>rends & Techniques Challenge<\/span> – By Megamay<\/span> (Meg)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tPaper Scrapbooking
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\tWhile we are waiting for all the new CHA trends which will be coming out in the coming weeks, lets look at a trend that has been around for a while, and, I think, is here to stay. Tiny Alphas! This month I want you to use tiny alphas on your project. Doesn't matter what brand, just some of these uber useful little letters.<\/p>\n

\tHere is my example with some My Little Shoebox alphas – love all the colors that they have!
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