Archive for the ‘CONTESTS & CHALLENGES’ Category
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Dec
2009
Dec
2009
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Dec
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Dec
2009
Pick a Technique Challenge Dec2
As I was creating this LO, my original intention was for the challenge to be to create a two page LO with uncropped 4×6 photos. But then I started doing all these other techniques and I thought “Oh, maybe that could be the challenge…or that…or that”. Anyway, I couldn’t make up my mind, so here is what I want you to do. Choose TWO of the following and incorporate it into a Layout!
Upload your creations to the NEW Ning gallery and TAG YOUR LAYOUT WITH DEC2. Creations must be uploaded to the gallery by Dec. 31 to be eligible for the prize.
Pick TWO of the following for your LO:
1. Create a 2 page LO with upcropped 4×6 photos.
2. Stamp a border or frame.
3. Stitch a border.
4. Use lace on your LO.
5. Use Rubons on a photo.
6. Put your title on your photos.
Can’t wait to see how you tackle this challenge!
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Nov
2009
Nov
2009
Gradation of Color Challenge Due December 1st
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.
The 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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Nov
2009
Nov
2009
Recycle Challenge
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!
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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Jun
2009
Jun
2009
Announcement: Winners of the May 2009 Design Contest with Webster's Pages
And the announcement you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. First, I’d like to thank everyone that participated in the contest – your creations are truly beautifuly.
Now, moving on to our winners as judged and selected by Webster’s Pages.
Our grand prize winner is A Magical Life by Janis:
Janis is the winner of the fabulous Urban Anthology May 2009 Kit “An Enchanted Afternoon” featuring Webster’s Pages. Janis, please email your mailing address to Kari@urban-anthology.com with May Contest Winner in the subject line.
And our second place winner is Magical by Rita {rbarakat}:
Rita, you will receive the fabulous trims from the Webster’s Pages Magical Wishes collection directly from Webster’s Pages. Please email your mailing address to Kari@Urban-Anthology.com with May Contest Second Place Winner in the subject line.
And our third place winner is The Magic of a Sister by Stacey {cupcakemomcolorado}:
Stacey, you will receive the fabulous new vellum cards from the Webster’s Pages Magical Wishes collection directly from Webster’s Pages. Please email your mailing address to Kari@Urban-Anthology.com with May Contest Third Place Winner in the subject line.
Ladies, congratulations on your win – your creations are beautiful, as were all of the contest entries.
I’d also like to thank Webster’s Pages for partnering with Urban Anthology in this contest and for judging the entries – I know that was extremely difficult!
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May
2009
May
2009
Challenge #1: Creating a Paper Element and a Card
Recently I was told about this idea of using a stamp (rubber or acrylic) as a cast and TOILET PAPER to make paper elemets to use on your cards or layouts… What an easy and inexpensive idea…
THE CHALLENGE:
There are two parts…
1) Creat at least one paper casting of your choice, using what ever paper type you desire. Please go beyond the basics and try something fun… add colors, fibers, glitter, etc.
2) Create a greeting card, and use your paper casting as one of the embellishments.
Don’t forget to post your creation in the Challenge #1 folder in the NSD gallery, by 9 AM PST, Monday May 4, 2009.
TUTORIAL:
Creating a Paper Casting with a Stamp
- To start, choose a stamp with bold lines. Once you’re more experienced, try a stamp with smaller lines, but it can be difficult to capture fine details.
- Place 5 to 8 squares of any brand of toilet paper on top of one another.
- Dampen the paper thoroughly under the faucet or use a water-filled spray bottle.
- Place the stamp rubber side up.
- Place the dampened paper on top of the stamp and press the wet toilet paper into the rubber. A stencil brush works well. Press firmly, with even pressure.
- Note: If you’re using a more detailed stamp, try applying the toilet paper squares one at a time. Pounce gently with your brush between applications so that you better capture the detail of the stamp image.
- Lift off carefully and allow the impression to air dry. To speed the process, place in direct sunlight or on top of the dryer.
- For a soft edge, tear around the casting when it’s still slightly damp. You can also use decorative scissors once the piece is dry to add a more finished edge.
- Color with chalks using a Q-tip. Or you can use a brush to apply watercolors. Radiant Pearls and Peral Ex pigment powders can also be used.
- Mount the casting on a card with sticky tabls, double-sided tape, or liquid glue (applied lightly).
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Apr
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Apr
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Apr
2009
Urban Anthology and Webster's Pages have teamed up to bring you this exciting contest
Urban Anthology and Webster’s Pages
Product Showcase and Design Contest
Urban Anthology and Webster’s Pages are teaming up for a product showcase and design contest using Webster’s Pages products. Urban Anthology is offering an amazing prize for the winner – Urban’s Anthology’s May 2009 kit featuring papers from Webster’s Pages Magical Wishes, Basic Grey Porcelain, and Pink Paislee Enchanting collections along with fabulous embellishments and trims, a prize worth playing for!. But wait, there’s more – Webster’s Pages is offering a package of their coordinating trims to the second place winner and their new vellum cards to the third place winner. This is definitely a contest you do not want to miss!
Contest details:
· All entries must be newly-created for this contest with 80% Webster’s Pages product showcasing a minimum of three different pattern papers and the word “magical” and/or “wishes” should appear in the title or journaling (derivatives of the words are acceptable, e.g., magic, wish, wished, wishing).
· No limit on number of entries per person.
· Upload your layouts or projects created with Webster’s Pages products to the contest album (“May 2009 Webster’s Pages”) in the Urban Anthology gallery by midnight PST May 31, 2009. In your description, be sure to tell us which pattern papers you chose to showcase. NOTE: You will need to register in the Urban Anthology forum/gallery in order to post your submissions, but registration is free – and we like free.
· Judging will be done by Webster’s Pages based on best design and showcase of their product. Their decision is final.
· The winner will be announced Friday, June 5, on both the Urban Anthology blog and in the forum.
· The winner’s project will be featured on the Urban Anthology blog (http://www.urban-anthology.com/blog) and on the site of Webster’s Pages online community (http://websterspages.ning.com/).
· If you have questions concerning the contest, please feel free to contact Urban Anthology at urbananthology@urban-anthology.com.
Visit us online at http://www.urban-anthology.com.
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Apr
2009
Apr
2009
Design Star Challenge Bonus Challeng #4…
It’s time for Bonus Challenge #4… this one is pretty easy here… you will earn 60 points, and this is MANDATORY… it will be due Midnight Pacific Time–SUNDAY, April 26nd, 2009.
What to do: Answer the following questions, and email them to kari@urban-anthology.com before the due date. Put “DESIGN STAR BONUS 4″ into the subject line. And post a comment here that you emailed your answers to us.
1) Full Contact Information –
a.Name
b. Address
c. Phone Number (best time to be reached, including time zone)
d. Email Address
e. UA message board ID
2) Links:
a. Blog
b. Online Galleries (include your screen name please)
3) Create a gallery containing all of your projects from this Design Star Challenge ONLY, you may already be doing this hear at UA, or on another account (photobucket, etc) Please include the Link to the gallery, where ever it may be created. Do NOT include the actual images in the email.
4) Bio – Tell us a few things:
a. About yourself
b. What type of photos do you scrap (children, family, pets, etc)
c. What type of scrapping do you prefer? Layouts, Cards, Altered Art, etc?
d. About your scrapping style
e. Why you feel you would make a great member of the Urban Anthology Design Team?
f. What makes you different from other scrappers?
f. A short resume of your scrapbooking and/or paper crafting experiences. Please include any current or previous experience on design teams. Please note, previous experience is not necessary to be considered for the position.
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Apr
2009
Apr
2009
Design Star Challenge #5: DIY Kit
Here’s our 5th and final main challenge…you’ve reached that finish line! You’ll have until Sunday, Midnight, Pacific Time, April 26th to complete this challenge.
What To Do: Create your own small “kit”, choosing a 4-6 patterned papers, trims, embellishments, an alphabet, etc. Take photos of the “kit”, then make 2 projects made with the kit! (i.e. a layout and a card/tag, a layout and a simple altered item, or 2 layouts, etc).
1. Post the photos of the kit and 2 projects in our Design Star gallery and link it back to this blog post in the comments section.
2. Entries must be posted and linked by Midnight Pacific Time–SUNDAY, April 26nd, 2009.
3. Your entry will be judged on the following:
A. Meets the Requirements of the challenge
B. Innovation & Originality
C. Overall Design Principles
D. Kit quality/coordination
E. Ability to really showcase your kit with your projects!
Challenge details: This “kit” should be a small-sized kit, maybe about HALF the product of a normal monthly kit.
Kit must contain cardstock, patterned paper, embellishments, and an alphabet.
Please do not feel you need to BUY new product for this kit! Feel free to coordinate and get creative with what you’ve got… Bring out that old stuff, and make it shine!
Projects made with this kit should use ONLY kit product you’ve selected, except for basic tools such as punches, ink, etc.
What we’re looking for here is your “eye” for what would go together well in a kit, and your ability to limit yourself to these coordinating items as well as really show the products off! Make us want to BUY the kit and get creating too! 