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SandyK1967

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January 2026 Number Mix Challenge-Updated with WINNERS
There were 58 entries this month!  I chose 2 winners due to the large number of entries.  Congrats #30 and #10

Cynthia Corbett and ScrappyRN74  your gift cards will be on the way!

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January 2026 NUMBER MIX Challenge

 

Welcome to a new challenge, hope it will be fun for all!  Every month this same list of 75 numbers with items will be posted.  Each number will have an item/items listed.  I will use a random number generator to choose 3 numbers on the list and your project will need to have those 3 items on it.  Some numbers will have a choice so hopefully it won’t be too difficult.  Some months may be more challenging depending on the “mix” that comes up.  Open to any paper project….Layouts, Journals, Cards, Tags etc.  Though if one of the items chosen for that month cannot fit a certain project it would probably not be possible, for instance if “photos” has been chosen it probably couldn’t be a card for that month.  Very lenient on the rules.  If, say “button” is chosen it can be a real button, button on patterned paper, a button punch, die cut, button stamp etc.
  
Here are the random number generator’s 3 numbers chosen this month:  So you will need to use numbers 24, 28, and 41 this month.  Any questions, please ask!

YOU WILL NEED TO USE:
24—Journaling Strips or word stickers, 2 or more (don’t make it the title)
28—double mat on anything
41—title more than one color 


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  1. Item starting with “F” or “P”
  2. Paper clip or brad
  3. 2 Photos
  4. 4 Squares
  5. Ribbon/Fiber
  6. Monochromatic project
  7. Filmstrip or Camera
  8. Halloween or Fall theme
  9. Sticker(s)
  10. Something embossed or popped up
  11. Stickles/Glitter or Bling
  12. 3 Stars or 3 Hearts (exact number)
  13. Tag
  14. Manu starting with “S” or “B”
  15. Decorative border
  16. Item found in a school
  17. Flowers
  18. Stitching (real or faux)
  19. At least 3 different basic shapes
  20. Something feminine
  21. Insect or bird
  22. Item starting with “R” or “D”
  23. Title across entire project (horizontal or vertical)
  24. Journaling Strips or word stickers-2 or more
  25. Yellow
  26. More than 1 person in photo/photos
  27. Vacation or outing themed
  28. Double mat on anything
  29. Enamel dots or sequins
  30. Manu starting with “T” or “P”
  31. Weather or baby related item
  32. Distressing or paper tearing
  33. Item found in a kitchen
  34. Two color project (except neutrals)
  35. Ephemera or die cut
  36. Item starting with “E” or “W”
  37. Use an ACOT weekly sketch challenge from this month
  38. A Graduation or sports theme
  39. Solid cardstock background
  40. Food item
  41. Title more than one color
  42. Splatter or stenciling
  43. Something masculine
  44. Wedding or Birthday
  45. Anything “summer” inspired
  46. Plants/trees or greenery
  47. Rub-on or chipboard
  48. Arrow or balloon
  49. Manu starting with “A” or “C”
  50. Hand written journaling
  51. Patterned paper background
  52. Use an item out of production
  53. Pastel colors
  54. Banner or fishtail
  55. 3 or more hexagons
  56. Pet or animal
  57. Button
  58. Doily or vellum
  59. Tilted photo/photos
  60. Washi or ribbon
  61. Item that starts with “G” or “Y”
  62. “Birthday”, “Sympathy” or “Thank You”
  63. Rounded corners
  64. 2 word title
  65. Beverage or dessert
  66. Metallic (on project or in photos)
  67. Stripes or polka dots
  68. Black & White or No people in photo(s)
  69. Mat with patterned paper
  70. Frame or photo corners
  71. Cluster
  72. Winter or Blue/white project
  73. Any movie title anywhere on project
  74. “Love” (whatever inspires you)
  75. Circle photos or sentiment on a circle

  BONUS possibility!!!!!!  If you have a Birthday in this month let me know in this thread with your project and you will get a “bonus” entry!  This is just the honor system, I don’t know anyone’s Birthdays lol.

 RULES:

 
  1. Post your project—Layouts, cards, journals, any paper project to this thread before 11:59 last day of the month. Specify items if not easily seen.
  2. An item can’t be used for multiple numbers.  (example: a circle can’t be used for “circle”, “Carta Bella”, and “sticker”)
  3. Max 3 entries.
  4. Point out the 3 items if not obvious.
  5. May combine with one other monthly challenge if allowed and also team or prompt/paper challenges.
  6. One random winner will be sent a $5 ACOT gift card from me!

 Entries: 
1. Scraplifter
2. QueenBee89
3. QueenBee89 (bonus)
4. Deanna13
5. lisn2cats
6. wendycrowe
7. KristinG
8. ScrappyRN74
9. ScrappyRN74
10. ScrappyRN74
11. blfonty
12. GinniG
13. Aztam
14. Aztam
15. Scrapqueen141
16. blfonty
17. Jael Luvs2create
18. Donna_Coughlin
19. Helen W
20. LoreenA
21. Breauxlabs
22. nellie_pickles
23. FoxyStamping
24. sherriscraps
25. Art_Teacher
26. wendycrowe
27. blfonty
28. shortonideas
29. Scraplifter
30. Cynthia Corbett
31. Cynthis Corbett
32. Sharman Paulus .
33. Scraplifter
34. KristinG
35. Aztam
36. ScrappyDistractions
37. Sharman Paulus .
38. Mrs Fleck
39. Sharman Paulus .
40. pawprints
41. joannie
42. GayleChurches
43. MaganL
44. Breauxlabs
45. Breauxlabs
46. scrappinmom99
47. Karyn_Sue
48. scrappinmom99
49. lilkoala3
50. Kacarr61
51. lilkoala3
52. CelesteB
53. CelesteB
54. blbabe1234
55. lilkoala3
56. Jael Luvs2create
57. GerriW
58. Aztam












 
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joannie

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Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
that's a great combo!!
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Scraplifter

Cherry Blossom

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
For my take on this challenge I used: journaling strips/stickers (week no. 41, this view, and all smiles); I used a double mat on the new TV photo at the bottom (I matted in white and then rainbow); and I used a title with multiple colors and fonts: black, white, and blue. I combined this one with the 1-3-5-7 challenge.
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QueenBee89

Cherry Cola

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Here’s one from me! And I’m a January baby! The 15th!! 

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~Brandi  :)

Follow me on Instagram! @scrappy.boymama 

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Deanna13

A Cherry on Top

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Here's mine using... 😊
24—2+ word stickers
28—double mat Photo
41—title more than one color 

Group photo of DH Brad and I along with our 9 sweet grandkids, Christmas 2025. 💖
Fine and Dandy
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lisn2cats

Cherry Bomb

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Double-page - many word stickers, double matted photo (of mom and dad), 2-color title
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wendycrowe

Cherry Bomb

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Here is my page- using up some old stickers:

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KristinG

Cherry Cropper

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Fun Challenge - the title card is double matted.  Combined with the Title Challenge. 

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🌴Kristin  
"Be the Change You Wish to See in the World"
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ScrappyRN74

Cherry Bing

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“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.” RBG

:) Trisha

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ScrappyRN74

Cherry Bing

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“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.” RBG

:) Trisha

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ScrappyRN74

Cherry Bing

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“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.” RBG

:) Trisha

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beachlover

Cherry Addict

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
great choices!
Ann ~ Life is always better at the beach!
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blfonty

Chocolate Covered Cherry

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Used multi-color title (orange/green ZIP LINE), double mat (photos and circle accents), and 2-journaling strips (bottom). Combined with January Sketch with a Twist.
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blfonty a.k.a. Bonnie

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GinniG

Cherry Jubilee

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Multi-color title, wordy bits and double matted photo.


 
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Aztam

Cherry Bomb

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
I used word phrase stickers
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Tam
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Aztam

Cherry Bomb

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Word phrases
black and green photo mat
bits & pieces title
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Tam
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Scrapqueen141

Cherry Bomb

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Scrapbooking reminds us that life is good!
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blfonty

Chocolate Covered Cherry

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Used 2+ word strips, double mat (2nd filmstrip), and multi-color title (shades of purple). Design inspired by Weekly Sketch #459.
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blfonty a.k.a. Bonnie

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Jael Luvs2create

Cherry Berry

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
word stickers, pictures are double mat and 2 color title.
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Donna_Coughlin

Cherry Bing

Re: January 2026 Number Mix Challenge
Here is mine
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