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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
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Loc: UK
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If there are any cardmakers out there who fancy a bit of a relaxed challenge this year aimed at getting you to make at least one card a week then I'd love it if you joined in with the prompts I post each Monday on my blog. I ran this challenge last year as a bit of fun plus it meant I could put some of the lovely pins I'd accumulated on Pinterest to good use too!
The details are here but in a nutshell the prompts may be 3 random items picked from the prompt jar, photo inspiration, design elements or themes, an existing card design to use as a sketch, or a colour prompt.
Also this year I'm trying to make an additional Christmas card based on each prompt as I really do not want a repeat of Christmas 2012 and the great Christmas card drought! I need to be much better prepared!
If you want to join in then it'd be lovely if you'd share your cards in this thread.  |
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ScrapNatya
Is this an instrument of torture or communication?
PeaNut 1,583
October 1999
Posts: 7,594
Layouts: 405
Loc: Long Island
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Sounds like fun! |
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EllenPea
Pea with a Pen
PeaNut 70,644
February 2003
Posts: 19,345
Layouts: 784
Loc: Southern California
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This could be fun, I think I can do something with the prompt you posted today and look forward to more!
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CaribbeanGirl
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 559,480
July 2012
Posts: 2,229
Layouts: 21
Loc: Hogwarts
| Posted: 1/1/2013 11:06:44 AM
This sounds fun  |
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Dancingfish
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 51,456
October 2002
Posts: 14,098
Layouts: 83
Loc: VA
| Posted: 1/1/2013 11:08:48 AM
ohh a weekly challenge is right up my ally!
Just subscribed to your blog so I will be sure to see it! |
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minna40
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 508,291
May 2011
Posts: 409
Layouts: 24
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Sounds like fun! |
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caspad
peas&crackers
PeaNut 3,602
April 2000
Posts: 13,721
Layouts: 374
Loc: Massachusetts
| Posted: 1/1/2013 1:57:08 PM
Thanks for posting this! I subscribed to your blog and look forward to playing along. |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/2/2013 1:33:22 AM
Oh lovely!  I am looking forward to seeing what everyone makes, and I am also determined to get enough Christmas cards made BEFORE December that I actually get to write and post them in good time this year!  |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/4/2013 6:13:23 AM
I've made another card this week that fits the "new" theme as I put some lovely new stamps, dies, and inks to good use, and also tried out a technique that was almost new to me. I loved this chalkboard technique when I saw it showcased by Betsy Veldman in November, just hadn't had chance to try it until this week.
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dreamsbedreams
PeaAddict
PeaNut 229,609
October 2005
Posts: 1,528
Layouts: 9
Loc: East Coast
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I'm just getting back into making cards and stamping, so I may try this challenge. If I may ask, how did you get the stamp to look like a chalkboard? |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/4/2013 6:37:23 AM
Here you go, it's this technique as showcased by Betsy, there's a video tutorial on Nichole Heady's blog, but I had pinned this post by Betsy back in November, hoping to try it out one day!  |
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Java Girl
Queen of Pink
PeaNut 102,827
August 2003
Posts: 22,637
Layouts: 765
Loc: Taking the Scenic Route
| Posted: 1/4/2013 11:51:42 AM
Think I'll join in here. Sounds like fun. |
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jediannie
Worker Bee
PeaNut 108,418
September 2003
Posts: 7,295
Layouts: 22
Loc: Sunnyvale, not Sunnydale
| Posted: 1/4/2013 1:12:03 PM
Ooh! I can do this (or at least I'm hopeful I can do this).
One card a week is definitely doable! | |
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Ellemie
AncestralPea
PeaNut 237,600
December 2005
Posts: 4,407
Layouts: 115
Loc: Indiana
| Posted: 1/4/2013 3:31:11 PM
I have been woefully remiss at making cards--hope I can jump in and play soon! |
Leah
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ckettel
PeaFixture
PeaNut 181,125
December 2004
Posts: 3,685
Layouts: 33
Loc: Chicago, IL
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Sounds like fun! |
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minna40
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 508,291
May 2011
Posts: 409
Layouts: 24
| Posted: 1/4/2013 11:03:40 PM
Here's mine using my new stash... Love It! |
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sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,882
Layouts: 216
Loc: socal
| Posted: 1/5/2013 3:07:32 AM
Kool (like how I did that? )! Although I will admit that 52 cards a year is not relaxing for me. I can be uber slow and sometimes find it hard to find time to craft. But, I will join in when I can.
Thanks so much for the link to the chalkboard technique. Love it! My last 2 Christmas cards were chalkboard designs. It's something I would probably have never seen. Looking forward to seeing more fun ideas.
Btw, here's a link to a card I just made tonight for Kimber's Saturday Card Sketch challenge (I only managed to do 11 of her 52 last year).  It's using a new 6x6 MME pad I had bought over Christmas. Thanks!
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miss-E
Stuck In The Bucket
PeaNut 314,572
May 2007
Posts: 703
Layouts: 54
Loc: Queensland, Australia
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Sounds great |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/5/2013 5:29:08 AM
Lovely cards!
It's meant to be a no-stress challenge, when you can play along that's great, if you need an extra push to make something then hopefully the prompts will work, and if you feel like you want to get extra gold stars then the Christmas cracker bonus is the way to go!
And speaking of... I'd best get down to working out what Monday's prompt will be.
I am going to have to try and tempt myself away from doing the chalkboard technique again. hehe  I can see it being a very addictive one! |
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sunshine14
PeaWee
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July 2012
Posts: 4
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| Posted: 1/5/2013 7:22:00 AM
Good Morning, I would love to join, this would be the first for me. Card marking is something I do daily just for fun. I know I will keep up. As I'm new can you help me along. | |
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sunshine14
PeaWee
PeaNut 560,583
July 2012
Posts: 4
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| Posted: 1/5/2013 7:26:01 AM
I started my own group called The Crafty Honeybees, it's going we'll I teach my group every Sunday. I do a lot of cards , albums, & scrap booking with them | |
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sunshine14
PeaWee
PeaNut 560,583
July 2012
Posts: 4
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/5/2013 1:47:15 PM
Hello, My name is Sunhine from Crafty Honeybees...
I would like to join your 52 cards Challenge 2013, I would like to know what number you are at & a little help on getting started. | |
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runandscrap
BucketHead
PeaNut 219,829
August 2005
Posts: 830
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/5/2013 7:16:38 PM
I'd like to participate. Thanks! | |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/6/2013 5:32:12 AM
The more the merrier.
The details of how the challenge works are all outlined here - all you need to do is have fun and share whatever you make in this thread.
The next prompt goes live tomorrow. |
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matleavepea
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 382,038
July 2008
Posts: 2,563
Layouts: 1
Loc: hogtown
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love it! i'm in! not sure if i can participate every week but will try. also love the christmas card a week idea.
friends actually called this year to say "your DD sent me a card but i didn't get *your* homemade card this year". ummm, the card was from me and DD helped write them out. | |
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Keianna
PeaAddict
PeaNut 260,218
May 2006
Posts: 1,627
Layouts: 31
Loc: Missouri
| Posted: 1/6/2013 7:48:15 AM
Love your cards. |
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Padni
50 Peas in a pod.
PeaNut 485,040
October 2010
Posts: 50
Layouts: 39
Loc: Indonesia
| Posted: 1/6/2013 7:58:02 AM
I'm in! This is my 1st time join 52 Cards Challenge 2013 previously i prefer do scrapbooking than cardmaking, but this year i'll try to push myself to make more cards
here's mine : me & you card | |
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AngieandSnoopy
Michel's Mom ~ Sugar Plum's Mummie
PeaNut 52,307
October 2002
Posts: 5,334
Layouts: 80
Loc: Land of Enchantment - Louisiana girl in a Southwest world.
| Posted: 1/6/2013 2:29:36 PM
I need to join in too, marking my place and checking the link later. I make quite a few cards a year but need to stockpile more and get back into sending them to Operation Write Home. |
Angie ~ Snoopy, Amanda, Michel, Davy, Benji, & Onkita - my fur kids!
Red, Black & Tan, & Double Dapple mini Dachshund's! Is it Snoopy or Snoopea?
Michel 9, Onkita 14, Jeannie the Chiweenie 14, and Sugar Plum 16 years!
  
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sherricockrell
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/7/2013 1:55:33 PM
Nice to see some more faces joining in.
The prompt for week two went live today and can be found here.
This is the card I made:
I'll post the Christmas card I made for this prompt later in the week. |
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FantasticHousewife
PeaNut
PeaNut 576,442
January 2013
Posts: 66
Layouts: 10
| Posted: 1/7/2013 2:04:22 PM
I am joining in! |
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Padni
50 Peas in a pod.
PeaNut 485,040
October 2010
Posts: 50
Layouts: 39
Loc: Indonesia
| Posted: 1/9/2013 12:57:20 AM
will joining for week 2! | |
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therron
PeaNut
PeaNut 570,644
October 2012
Posts: 195
Layouts: 0
Loc: Upstate NY
|  Posted: 1/9/2013 7:45:07 AM
Definitely want to be a part of this as I need to start creating more cards to use and have on hand. Will subscribe to your blog so that I don't miss out. | |
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scrpnmomof4
Yep...I'm a Manic Mom
PeaNut 222,146
September 2005
Posts: 9,429
Layouts: 48
Loc: Watchin' my kiddos play baseball & softball in SoUtH mIsSisSIpPi
| Posted: 1/9/2013 8:51:18 AM
Oh, I would love to join in!!! I will be "late" to the show though as I am determined to have my new workspace built/installed before I drag any supplies out. Hoping to be good to go by the end of next week, so marking my spot on this thread now and bookmarking your blog for the inspiration.
Thanks so much!!! |
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Yep...I pin!!!
SAHM to Mollie(15), Maggie(12), Liam(10) and Lakon Matthew(4)!! | |
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Has2005
PeaNut
PeaNut 485,686
October 2010
Posts: 418
Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern California
| Posted: 1/9/2013 10:31:06 AM
Me me! Great way to get me motivated. | |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/9/2013 10:57:41 AM
No worries ladies! This is definitely one of those challenges where you can jump in at any time and just use past prompts for added inspiration.
I posted my Christmas card based on the week 2 sketch to my blog today, obviously using the same technique as the main card pays off when you're pushed for time. I think I shall be employing that tactic quite a lot this year!
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sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,882
Layouts: 216
Loc: socal
| Posted: 1/9/2013 10:26:11 PM
Ohhhhhh, love your week 2 card and your Christmas merry card. Pretty pretty! | |
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EllenPea
Pea with a Pen
PeaNut 70,644
February 2003
Posts: 19,345
Layouts: 784
Loc: Southern California
| Posted: 1/10/2013 12:01:31 AM
I am still thinking about Week 1. I have an idea for that card, but what's slowing me down is the idea includes a very recent photo that I haven't printed yet.
I'm a bit stumped on your Week 2 prompt though. "Clean and Simple" is almost everything I do. So the Week 1 card probably will be in celebration of something new, contain a newly-printed photo, and (most likely) be clean and simple. |
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Has2005
PeaNut
PeaNut 485,686
October 2010
Posts: 418
Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern California
| Posted: 1/10/2013 3:59:14 PM
Did I miss the prompt for week 2? I can't find it. it might be on the page that won't load....Not sure. Anyone?
Nevermind. Just scrolled through the posts and found it. | |
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/11/2013 3:22:42 AM
If clean and simple is what you usually do then this week's prompt should be easy peasy for you.
Last year there were prompts that were really challenging for some people and then there were others that just fit right in with their style... the prompts are just there for inspiration, the end goal each week is to get a card made. And if it fits the bill 100%, great! But if you just take the prompt as inspiration and it leads to other things, no problem. |
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EllenPea
Pea with a Pen
PeaNut 70,644
February 2003
Posts: 19,345
Layouts: 784
Loc: Southern California
| Posted: 1/12/2013 5:29:14 PM
OK, here is my card that I've been working on for almost two weeks. Following week one's prompt, it uses a new (very recently printed, and taken two days before you started this thread) photo and will be used to congratulate my newly-engaged brother and his fiance.
Engagement card
I have not glued the button down yet. I like it with the button, but I've got to mail it to my brother. Without the button, I am sure it is my usual clean and simple. With it, it may still be.
Question: Will you be posting a new thread this Tuesday? |
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luvs2lilboyz
StuckOnPeas
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:14:18 AM
Nice card EllenPea.
I'll be posting to this thread sometime tomorrow with the next prompt. The prompts go live on my blog every Monday morning at 8.30 uk time. I don't manage to pop over onto 2peas until I'm home from work usually. |
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JLBOhio
BucketHead
PeaNut 66,991
February 2003
Posts: 890
Layouts: 20
Loc: Ohio
| Posted: 1/13/2013 11:33:58 AM
I love all of the cards you guys have made so far! I'm usually more of a scrapbooker but would love to build up a stash of cards so I'm going to try to play along!
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/15/2013 8:45:13 AM
Finally looks like I can get back on the message boards, not sure if they were down for everyone but I tried a few times to share the link to this week's prompt but couldn't get in.
It's a colour challenge for Week 3 and more details are included re how to use the colours for Christmas cards.
Here's the card I made:
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/18/2013 2:01:24 AM
So how's everyone doing this week?
Just popped on to share my Christmas card make for week 3.
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Legoluce
PeaNut
PeaNut 513,712
July 2011
Posts: 209
Layouts: 25
Loc: London, UK
| Posted: 1/18/2013 4:32:07 AM
Definitely up for trying this out! Sounds manageable and fun, looking forward to having a play tonight or tomorrow | |
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AngieandSnoopy
Michel's Mom ~ Sugar Plum's Mummie
PeaNut 52,307
October 2002
Posts: 5,334
Layouts: 80
Loc: Land of Enchantment - Louisiana girl in a Southwest world.
| Posted: 1/18/2013 9:53:29 AM
So much for joining in, I got sick the day after Christmas, just a cold and just as I was feeling well last Thursday, I got a sleeping sickness ... at least that is what it felt like, I only wanted to sleep for over 2 days. Barely got out of bed to go to the bathroom. Had no energy.
I'm feeling much better but just TIRED OF BEING SICK!!! I want to go make this thank you card that is needed and it is cold. This is a mountain ski resort town and what little snow we've gotten has only been a few inches at best. |
Angie ~ Snoopy, Amanda, Michel, Davy, Benji, & Onkita - my fur kids!
Red, Black & Tan, & Double Dapple mini Dachshund's! Is it Snoopy or Snoopea?
Michel 9, Onkita 14, Jeannie the Chiweenie 14, and Sugar Plum 16 years!
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Mystik Nat
PeaNut
PeaNut 108,721
September 2003
Posts: 232
Layouts: 76
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/19/2013 10:59:29 AM
 Hope you feel better soon, it's no fun at all. I was hit with a reoccurring and yucky cold/flu bug three times in quick succession before and during Christmas. Worst time to feel ill and miss all the fun. |
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fishwitch
PeaNut
PeaNut 577,311
January 2013
Posts: 178
Layouts: 0
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 1/19/2013 12:12:09 PM
Is it too late to join? I'd love some inspiration for my card making! |
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