Challenge #118: A Scandinavian Christmas

 

Challenge #118

A Scandinavian Christmas

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog. Whether you are new or one of our regulars, we are so thankful that you are here with us on our little spot in blogland. 

 

Apologies to the team and to all our players for the lateness in getting this post out. I've been seriously sick and am now just getting back on my feet. I was unable to use the computer for over 10 days as a result. I can't even remember the last time I was away from the computer for more than a couple of days at a time nevermind 10 of them!

 

Being out for such a long time, I also didn't get a chance to introduce our newest team member, Katrina from ScrappyHorses, before her debut in this post. I'll do my best to get an introduction for her completed as soon as I am able.

 

Since we've already lost five days, it is high time for our next challenge to get started! 

 

We are doing something special for our themes for our tenth year here at Scribbles Designs, and that is to share each of our current DT's favourite challenge themes. As we are going in order of when each person joined the team, Nick is choosing the theme this time around. We know that a Christmas themed challenge in Mar/Apr. might be odd, but did you know that a very early Christian tradition said that the date that Mary was told she would have a very special baby was on March 25th, and it is a day that is still celebrated in the present.

Nick happens to be a serious Santa collector and loves all things cozy and merry. Pair that with the fact that Nick is from Sweden, it is only fitting that our theme for this challenge be A Scandinavian Christmas, and here is what you need to know to join us...

*While each Scandinavian country has small differences in how they approach Christmas decorating, there’s an overall focus on NATURAL ELEMENTS like wood, flowers, and greenery, as well as a lot of the CLASSIC COLOURS such as red, green, gold, and silver. So, explore these kinds of ideas when crafting your project. Focal points could include: candles and/or holders; strings of lights; strings of flags; painted wood, straw, or felt ornaments; a star or angel for the top of the tree. Come explore a different culture (unless of course you happen to be Scandinavian yourself) and celebrate CHRISTMAS in the SCANDINAVIAN STYLE for this challenge.*

Our incredibly talented women are here to share their inspiring creative work featuring projects related to our A Scandinavian Christmas theme. We hope that you will enjoy the Scribbles Designs images and the creative direction that ensues. 

Any questions about the challenge? Please read our Challenge Rules located in the right sidebar.

If you would like to purchase a Scribbles Designs image, please click HERE.

We are happy to provide you with a freebie for participating…

#F 203 Star Ornament (Free)

 

Psst...don't forget to left click on the image to bring it up full size in the light box before saving.

You can also find this image in the store,
along with the png version, by clicking HERE.

This month's prizes...

(subject to change depending on the number of entries)

• Top Scribbler (chosen randomly) receives $10 worth of digital images
• Top 3 (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images
• Standout Scribbler (chosen by Design Team) receives $5 worth of digital images. To qualify for this category, participant must use a Scribblers Designs (SD) image on their project. NOTE: We will only choose a Standout Scribbler if there are a minimum of three entries using images from SD. Only entries where the designer has taken the time to colour the SD image will qualify. If you enter a challenge where there are less than three entries using an SD image, you will still have a chance at an extra prize. Please click HERE for more info.

This challenge will end on April 14th at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The list of winners will be published in a separate post. Winners will get to choose their images from those in the store. Be sure to check for the winner announcement if you have entered this challenge.

Right now, it is time to get your creative juices flowing
with our awesome talented Design Team...

using #872 Woodland Santa

using #8111 Festive Trees and #042 Season's Greetings Quote

 

 

 using #872 Woodland Santa

 

 

 

using #872 Woodland Santa

 Now it is your turn to get in on the fun!

Enter Scribbles Designs Challenge #118-

A Scandinavian Christmas

Link Up Below:
Please enter your project using the link up below. Please add SD after your name if you have used a Scribbles Designs image on your project (worth 2 entries PLUS you have the chance as being chosen as our Standout Scribbler). Also, if you'd like to be a GDT during a future quarter, please add GDT after your name. This link up will close at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), April 14th, 2023.

 

Challenge #100 Midway: ADD IT UP!

 

Challenge #100

ADD IT UP!

Midway

Hello and welcome to the midway point of our current challenge. Here is a refresher of what we're looking for this time around:

It is a special month for us here at the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog as we celebrate our 100th Challenge! Our theme this month is ADD IT UP and here is what you need to know to join us...

*In celebration of our 100th challenge, use the list of items below, compiled with its own point value, to CREATE A PROJECT THAT TOTALS TO EXACTLY 100 POINTS. 

Here is the list of items to choose from:*

Pts	ITEMS		Pts	ITEMS		Pts	ITEMS
25	shaker element		5	used markers		2	matting
25	on canvas		5	used pencil crayons		2	felt
25	3-dimensional project		5	used ink		2	ribbon
25	fancy fold		5	cardstock		2	twine/cord
20	shaped card		5	kraft paper		2	lace
15	used stencil		5	sentiment/text		2	fabric
15	used punch		5	added a tag		2	bow
15	used diecut		5	frame		2	charm
15	wet embossing		5	photo		2	flower
10	dry embossing		5	border		2	button
10	patterned paper		5	glitter		1	rhinestone/gem stone
10	textured/solid paper		5	glossy accents		1	half pearl
10	stamped or digi image		5	sticker		1	sequin
10	used watercolours		5	stitching		1	bead
10	used paint		5	washi tape		1	other embellishments

Please Note: Each item used would count as 1. So for ex., if you used two patterned papers, then EACH one would be worth 10 points, for a total of 20. If you used three different die cut pieces, then each would be worth 10 points for a total of 30. If you used 5 gem stones, each one would count as 1 point, giving you a total of 5 points. Glitter would count as one item overall so you will get 5 points for using glitter, even if you use it in more than one spot; same idea with glossy accents. Again, the same idea with stitching—regardless of how many stitches you may have, if you use stitching at all, it will just count for 5. Check out the lists below each team member to get an idea of what we're talking about. If you aren’t sure or have any questions be sure to ask.

Be sure to list your items somewhere in your post 

 

so we know how you totalled up to 100 points.

 

There are still two weeks left in the challenge and we hope that you will be able to join us here on our spot in blog-land. Now I know that this is more of a challenge than most of you are probably used to BUT I encourage you to take a chance and join in. If you are used to making shaped cards, using punches or die cuts, you'll get to 100 pts in no time at all. Only two brave souls have joined us this month so we'd really love to see some more of you join in!

Our incredibly talented women are back to showcase their amazing creative work featuring projects related to our ADD IT UP theme. We hope that you will enjoy the Scribbles Designs images and the creative direction that ensues. 

Any questions about the challenge? Please read our Challenge Rules located in the right sidebar.

If you would like to purchase a Scribbles Designs image, please click HERE.

Sandy is happy to provide you with a freebie for participating...

#F 186 100% (Free)

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Psst...don't forget to left click on the image to bring it up full size in the light box before saving.

You can also find this image in the store,
along with the png version, by clicking HERE.

This month's prizes...

(subject to change depending on the number of entries)

• Top Scribbler (chosen randomly) receives $10 worth of digital images
• Top 3 (chosen by Design Team) receives $3 worth of digital images
• Standout Scribbler (chosen by Design Team) receives $5 worth of digital images. To qualify for this category, participant must use a Scribblers Designs (SD) image on their project. NOTE: Starting this year, we will only choose a Standout Scribbler if there are a minimum of three entries using images from SD. Only entries where the designer has taken the time to colour the SD image will qualify. If you enter a challenge where there are less than three entries using an SD image, you will still have a chance at an extra prize. Please click HERE for more info.

This challenge will end on June 14th at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The list of winners will be published in a separate post. Winners will get to choose their images from those in the store. Be sure to check for the winner announcement if you have entered this challenge.

Right now, it is time to get your creative juices flowing
with our awesome talented Design Team...

using #253 Brrrnard with Star

 

Items used to total 100 pts:

cardstock = 5 pts

matting = 4 pts (2 @ 2 pts)

digi image = 10 pts

pattern paper = 10 pts

used markers = 5 pts

used ink = 5 pts

used die cut  = 45 pts (3 @ 15 pts)

added a tag = 5 pts

ribbon = 2 pts

glitter = 5 pts

enamel dots = 4pts (4 @ 1 pt)

 

using #8111 Festive Trees and #F 29 Peace (Free)

 

Items used to total 100 pts:

on canvas = 25 pts

used ink = 5 pts

digi image = 10 pts

used markers = 5 pts

used glitter = 5 pts

glossy accents = 5 pts

sentiment = 5 pts

stickers = 25 pts (5 @ 5 pts)

used paint = 10 pts

matting = 2 pts

other embellishments = 3 pts (3 @ 1 pt)

 

 

 using #951 Sailboat 1

 

Items used to total 100 pts:

card base = 5 pts

patterned paper = 20 (2 @ 10 pts)

markers = 5 pts

die cut = 30 pts (2 @ 15 pts)

digi stamp = 10 pts

washi tape = 5 pts

sentiment = 5 pts

ink = 5 pts

punch = 15 pts

 Now it is YOUR turn!
Find the link at the bottom of the start post. 
Click HERE to head there now...

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

Monthly Scribblers Showcase for September

 

Hey folks. It is that time of month where we showcase the projects that our inspiration team has created, along with any extra creations our full time team members or any guests may have had the chance to create during the past four weeks.

This time around, Julie, Janice and Diane Louise from our inspiration team, along with full time DT Member Suze, all have one or more projects to share with us. Take a look at what these ladies have been up to...

using #F96 Scary Cat

using #8111 Festive Trees

using #232 Brrr Angel and #042 Season's Greetings Quote

This project has been previously been posted on Diane Louise's blog. 
You can find it HERE.

using #F 92 Champagne Top, #F 03 Star Swirl and #047 Words

using #840 Snowman Snapshot

using #931 Kayak and #047 Words

This project has been previously been posted on Suze's blog. You can find it HERE.

using #702 Mr Wool Daisy, #0100 Wool Valentine sentiment,
along with Scribble Doodle Designs Hugs Digi Paper

This project has been previously been posted on Suze's blog. You can find it HERE.

using #431 Hoppy 6, #944 Easter Eggs 2 and #436 B Bunny Collection

along with Scribble Doodle Designs Leaves Digi Paper

and Carrot Digi Paper as well

This project has been previously been posted on Suze's blog. You can find it HERE.

Have you been inspired to create?!
Don't forget to share your own Scribbles Designs creations with us.

If you enjoyed any of these projects, our designers would love a visit.

You can find each of their personal blogs by clicking on their respective header.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the images featured in today's post,
click on the names to find them in the store.

Well, that is it for this Extra Inspiration post.
Please join us again on October 1st when we'll be back
with the midway of our current challenge with the theme,
  Use Kraft Paper. There is still over two weeks to join us
and you can click HERE to find out all the details!
I'll also do my best to get another winner announcement
out as soon as I can manage.

Happy crafting until we meet again!