Archive for November, 2009

25
Nov
2009

Gradation of Color Challenge Due December 1st

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I love to see colors gradually changing in hues, tones, and shades. I think it is so beautiful!  Just like the colors of the landscape gradually fade away as we head towards winter, I want to see on a layout some gradation of color.

Delight by Carole StirratThe details:

Create a 1 or a 2 page layout

You may use any monochromatic color combination with patterned paper or solid cardstock.

Your color gradation may be the main focus or just an accent.

Due in the Urban Anthology Gallery by Midnight December 1, 2009

A prize will be given to one random entry, International applicants will receive a gift certificate to the store.

Winner will be posted here on the blog, and must claim prize as directed in the winning announcement.

Good luck!

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22
Nov
2009

Come join us on Ning

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www.urban-anthology.ning.com

Urban Anthology is going through many changes… and our biggest change, is we are moving to the  ning.com network! You can come join us for all of our fantastic Challenges, Techniques, and of course our limited edition kit releases!

Bookmark our new forum address at www.urban-anthology.ning.com.

Posted in HAPPENINGS

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18
Nov
2009

Recycle Challenge

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I am astonished by how much recylcing we put to the curb each week.  The recyling bin can be a goldmine for some good scrappy goodness!  I had a box of books that I was going to take to Goodwill, but I decided to rip out some pages in one of the books and use it on a page!

I ripped up the pages into strips and I used some fabric stiffener and water mixture to soak the papers.  Then I arranged the strips on a piece of waxed paper and let it dry.  Some more tearing and a few spritzes of glimmer mist and I have a unique background!

 

natural beauty

 

For this weeks challenge, I want you to use something with print on it from your recycle bin….newspapers, magazines, cardboard, even empty food packaging.  You can use the item in any way you want: create some papers or embellishments or a title.

Layout entries for this challenge must be uploaded to the Urban Anthology Gallery by Tuesday, November 24, 2009, to be eligible for the prize drawing.  Be sure to link back to this post once you have completed the challenge.

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11
Nov
2009

Limited Edition Kit

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The time is hear for our first Limited Edition Kit, A Vintage Christmas.

A Vintage Christmas features Graphic 45 and Webster pages. This kit includes everything you need to make those Christmas layouts shine. This kit has limited quantities so order yours today in the Urban Anthology Store.

Here is a peak at what you will be getting:

fullkit

Embellies

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09
Nov
2009

Snowed Inn Full Reveal

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The day has arrived… here is the full reveal of Snowed Inn… the November 2009 Kit. This is our last full kit we will be featuring at this time. I will soon have another holiday limited edition kit posted featuring graphic 45 and webster pages, as well as tons of fabulous embellies!

Snowed Inn can be purchased in the store, or you can email kari@urban-anthology.com if you would like to be put on the wait list for a kit.

Thank you for giving Urban Anthology the chance to earn your business! Please keep checking back and joining in with all the challenges. We have several challenges that will be posted between now and December 2. The full challenge blog will go live December 2nd. Can’t wait to see you there!

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07
Nov
2009

Thankful Challenge Due Nov. 25

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In honor of Thanksgiving this month I would like to see what you are thankful for.  Layouts are due by Midnight Wednesday November 25, 2009.  Please up load layouts to Urban Anthology GalleryGive Thanks.

The details:
* 1 or 2 page layout about something your thankful for
* Use something non scrapbooking
* Use fall colors
* Layouts must be new and done for this challenge

A prize will be given to one random entry, International applicants will receive a gift certificate to the store.

Winner will be posted here on the blog, and must claim prize as directed in the winning announcement.

* As a bonus incentive, the first person to upload a layout for this challenge will also receive a rak *

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02
Nov
2009

Fall Color Challenge – Due November 30th

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The fall colors are in full swing… and nothing is more beautiful then the colors that occur in nature. Using this photo as an inspiration for the colors of your layout. Layouts are due Midnight, November 30, 2009 in the Urban Anthology Gallery.

Photos courtesy: Chuck Hagen, Oak Lawn, Illinois from http://weblogs.wgntv.com

Photos courtesy: Chuck Hagen, Oak Lawn, Illinois from http://weblogs.wgntv.com

The details:

Create a 1 or a 2 page layout

Must use color combination from the photo (minimum 2 colors)

The layout can be on any topic

Due in the Urban Anthology Gallery by Midnight November 30, 2009

A prize will be given to one random entry, International applicants will receive a gift certificate to the store.

Winner will be posted here on the blog, and must claim prize as directed in the winning announcement.

Good luck!

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01
Nov
2009

Seeking UA Challenge Team Members

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Come join the UA Challenge Team, we are seeking several motivated scrappers who love a challenge.‬‪

Team members will help facilitate the challenges posted on the UA blog. They will be responsible for coming up with challenges, posting them on the blog, forum, and advertising the challenge on several websites. Challenge Team members will be encouraged to post a sample of their work for the challenge, as well as share the challenge details on their blog.

Team members will be assigned one week per month to post challenges, and to encourage participation.‬‪Each challenge team member will receive a 30% discount to the Urban Anthology Store. And for each week of hosting challenges you will receive a $5 gift card to the Urban Anthology Store (gift cards can be accumulated for larger purchases). Other special perks like per ordering limited edition kits, as well as one ticket to CHA will be offered.‬‪

Email Kari@urban-anthology.com if you are interested. Please provide a brief description of why you would like to be on the Challenge Team, what skills you have to offer, as well as your commitment to other design teams or challenge teams. (Please note, we are not looking for you to be exclusive to us, I just don’t want anyone to over commit… GASP… there IS more to life the scrapbooking… occasionally.)‬‪‬‪

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