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The elimination has happened and who has survived????

The Design Star Challenge, has truly been a blast over the past 3 weeks. The creations the ladies have made have far exceeded my expectations and have truly blown me away! I’m shocked at the persistance of the competitors, the friendly competition, and the genuine and caring nature of all the participants…

The scoring has truly been tough by us judges… its hard to judge peoples “work” and their “memories”…

As the rules said there would be an “Elimination Round”… so with no further ado I would like to announce those that will be continuing on until the end… In alphabetical order…

Alicia {paperheart}
Amber h {amberhelga}
Amy Wilges {wilgeshouse}
Angie G {my3blessings}
Aphra {Aphra}
Chelle {mdblond}
Dawn {scrapnnMO}
Deanna {DMisner}
Heather R {scrappin_in_AK}
Jana Eubank {Jana Eubank}
Kimmy {lostinadream}
Kristen {hobbygonecrazy}
Missy {MissyGinCT}
Pamela Palmarini {Pamela Palmarini}
Penny B {PennyB.}
Rebecca K {rebeccak}
Robin W {Robin}
Shanna {shannapage}
Stacey H {cupcakemomcolorado}
Susan {ladymisssusan}
Wendy {antenucci}

Congratulations Ladies! We just could not cut any of you… we want to see all that you have to offer… after all we have 3 spaces to fill. :) You are nearly done… Thank you for participating… and lets see how you rock the last two challenges!

Design Star Challenge #4: Technique Tutorial

Here’s our 4th challenge, only ONE more to go!  You’ll have until Tuesday, midnight PST, April 21 to complete this challenge.

What To Do:  Create a MULTI-PHOTO layout showcasing two original/innovative techniques.  Explain BOTH techniques, and create a step-by-step “tutorial” of ONE of the techniques in the gallery comments.

1. Post the layout 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–TUESDAY, April 21nd, 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. Utilized a technique(s) beyond the basics
E. Clarity and quality of tutorial

Design Star Bounus Challenge #3 (optional)

This is our THIRD Bonus challenge for the Design Star Challenge, this challenge is OPTIONAL… and you will earn up to 60 points! Be sure to follow the rules below… so you can earn all the points. :) (just-for-fun players will receive an extra ticket in the prize drawing!)

This challenge will be DUE by 9 AM Friday April 17th! A link must be posted here in the comments, and the photo must be posted in the gallery in the bonus 3 folder.

Directions:

1) Choose a sketch (besides yours) from the Bonus #2 Sketch Challenge

2) Using that sketch create a greeting card

3) The card must be for an occasion of your choice… and include a sentiment.(example occasions: thank you, birthday, holiday, sympathy, wedding, birth, etc)

4) Tell us: Why you picked the sketch you did

5) You must use at least ONE – HAND CUT element on the card.

Design Star Challenge #3: Go Green!

We’re already at our THIRD challenge, only two more to go!  These next two rounds are faster…only 5 days to complete this challenge!

What To Do:  Create an eco-friendly layout showcasing at least TWO  “green” tips, techniques, and/or products.  Get creative and really WOW us with your ability to repurpose, recycle, reuse,  and reinvent!

1. Post the layout in our Design Star gallery and link it back to this blog post in the comments section.

2. In the gallery description, list your two eco-conscious tips, products, or techniques…what makes your layout “green”?

3. Entries must be posted and linked by Midnight Pacific Time–TUESDAY, April 14nd, 2009.

4. Your entry will be judged on the following:

A. Meets the Requirements of the challenge
B. Innovation & Originality
C. Overall Design Principles
D. Utilized a technique(s) beyond the basics
E. How GREEN can you go?!?

Have fun!  :)

Design Hopeful Bonus Challenge #2

Ok, everyone, here is the SECOND official DT bonus challenge, MANDATORY for all the Design Team Hopefuls!

This will be due the same time as the Manufacturer Challenge, Thursday night, April 9th, at Midnight PST, and will be worth up to 120 points (just-for-fun players will receive an extra ticket in the prize drawing!)

One responsibility of the Urban Anthology DT is to design a sketch each month.  So, your bonus challenge is to create a new, original sketch for a 12×12 layout.  Enter by posting your creation in the gallery, and commenting to this blog post with a link by Thursday night!

This bonus challenge tests your sketch skills…it can be hand-drawn and photographed or scanned, or of course designed in a program like PS or Elements, etc (for sketch types and examples, see the sketches in our “Design Team Sketch” gallery at UA).

Design Star Challenge #2: Company Showcase

Ok, moving right along to our SECOND challenge!

What To Do:  Create a layout on any topic, showcasing THREE of your favorite manufacturers.   Do something fun and unique with products from three of your favorite companies! (photos, title, and journaling must be present).

1. Post the layout in our Design Star gallery and link it back to this blog post in the comments section.

2. In the gallery description, list the 3 manufacturers you showcased, and tell us what you did to highlight each company’s product on your layout.

3. Entries must be posted and linked by Midnight Pacific Time–Thursday, April 9nd, 2009.

4. Your entry will be judged on the following:

A. Meets the Requirements of the challenge
B. Innovation & Originality
C. Overall Design Principles
D. Utilized a technique(s) beyond the basics
E. Clear and unique representation of each manufacturer.

Bring on the Style, ladies!!!

Design Hopeful Bonus Challenge #1

Ok, everyone, here is the first official DT bonus challenge, MANDATORY for all the Design Team Hopefuls!

This will be due Saturday night at Midnight PST, and will be worth up to 120 points (just-for-fun players will receive an extra ticket in the prize drawing!)

Create a card, tag, or small altered item of your choice…this project must include FABRIC and STAMPING of some sort.  Enter by posting your creation in the gallery, and commenting to this blog post with a link by Saturday night!

This bonus challenge is all about quick on-the-spot fun & creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and letting loose, so have a ball and show us what you’ve got!  :)

Ready…GO!!!

Optional Bonus Challenge: Week One

Want to get an extra boost in points?!

Several of you have asked, so we thought we’d make this a way to earn 50 bonus points!

Share this Design Star Challenge on your blog or website where Design Team calls are allowed to be posted.

Put a note and a link to your blog/site post in the comments for this post! Share as many times as you like, but you will only earn 50 points once. The due date for this optional bonus points challenge is Tuesday, March 31st, at Midnight PST.

Here is the image you can use, as well as sharing your challenge #1 layout:

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P.S.  This is an optional bonus challenge for everyone…a weekly DT Hopeful bonus challenge is on its way shortly!

Challenge #1: Sketch-and-Style Showcase!

Welcome to our FIRST challenge!

What To Do: Use the sketch as inspiration to create a layout showcasing signature aspects of your unique style!

1. Post the layout in our Design Star gallery and link it back to this blog post in the comments section.  Also, register for the forum and make sure to “officially” enter the contest by posting in the contest sign up thread.  Please specify your participation by writing either “Design Star Hopeful” or “Just For Fun” in your sign up post.

2. In the gallery description, tell us how the sketch inspired you, and a couple of specific ways you showcased aspects of your signature style.

3. Entries must be posted and linked by Midnight Pacific Time–Thursday, April 2nd, 2009. and don’t forget to mention… “I want to be the next Design Star”

4. Your entry will be judged on the following:

A. Meets the Requirements of the challenge
B. Innovation & Originality
C. Overall Design Principles
D. Utilized a technique(s) beyond the basics
E. Journaling:  vivid, meaningful, quality.

We can’t WAIT to see what you’ve got!

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Are You Ready To Become Urban Anthology's Next Design Star?!

Welcome to Urban Anthology’s 4-week challenge competition, in search of our next Design Stars!

There are two ways to play:

1) You want to be Urban Anthology’s next Design stars…and be a part of our Design team? Join us in our 1st challenge, to be posted shortly. Complete the challenge and submit it according to the directions. The current Urban Anthology design team will then choose the winners to move on to the next round of the competition. Did I mention you will be entered to win prizes too?! For more information about our design team duties check out our Design Team Call Page.

2) You want to play along for fun? Each week join us for our challenges, submit your work according the rules and be entered to win a weekly prize. Complete ALL the challenges, and you will be entered to win a grand prize basket of goodies!

Rules and Specifics of Entry:

Rules for both Challenges:
a. Entries must be newly created and exclusive to this contest. One entry per challenge please.
b. Entry must be uploaded to the correct gallery as well as linked in the blog comments pertaining to that challenge.
c. Only U.S. entrants 18 and older will be considered for a DT position at this time. All others are welcome to join in the challenges for prizes.
d. Each round, one prize will be given in a random drawing of qualified entries. A grand prize will be drawn from the pool of people who have submitted to ALL rounds at the end of the competition. (International players will be responsible for shipping over $5, or can take a gift card in lieu of a physical prize)

Rules for the Design Star (Design Team Challenge) only:
a. Only U.S. entrants 18 and older will be considered for a DT position at this time.
b. Design star entrants will earn points with each challenge.

i. Points will be assigned on a 10 point scale for each category by each of the current design team members, the design team leader, and the owner of the site.

Categories:
A. Meets the Requirements of the challenge
B. Innovation & Originality
C. Overall Design Principles
D. Utilized a technique(s) beyond the basics
E. Varies by Challenge, and will be posted with each challenge.

ii. Each challenge is worth up to 300 Points each, bonus challenges will only be rated on parts A & B, and will be worth up to 120 points each
iii. Participation in each challenge and bonus challenge is required.

c. An elimination will occur after the 3rd Challenge Round. The bottom half of the entrants will be eliminated from the Design Star Challenge.

i. Eliminated entrants are welcome and encouraged to continue with the challenges for great chances at fabulous prizes!

d. The top 2 point earners will be selected for the design team, and 1 wild card will be chosen from all entrants.
e. Winners will be notified by April 30th, 2009. The term will be 6 months and will start May 1, 2009, through October 31, 2009.

We’re ready to enjoy your participation, and be wowed by your creativity! Most of all, it’s gonna be a whole lot of FUN!