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I want to try some of the stamp challenges I've seen people mention in their galleries. Where is a good place to start? I am hoping doing some challenges will <ahem> challenge me to step out of my box a little and give me some layout designs I might not have thought of.
Go to the Challenges Forum where you'll be, well - challenged beyond belief! There are inspiration challenges, color challenges, layout challenges! All kinds of goodies - and have fun! :mrgreen:
Yep, that's what I needed to see. Maybe this way, I will break out some of my stuff. I could also use some new ideas like I see in the challenges...
Thanks ( I think ;) )for showing me where to go.
I love the three challenges that I am doing (techniqe, color, and sketch). I decided to make it more challenging for myself and I am starting from #1 and working my way to getting caught up. They do get you outside the box and making things that you never thought you would. Good luck and have fun.
i started doing the limited supply challenge about 2 years ago when i joined because i thought it was for people with limited supplies!! LOL... well... back then i had limited supplies, now.. well.. that's a different story. but it actually worked out. that challenge (on fridays) limits what you can use on a card, so you only need a couple things to do the challenge, so a great place to start. guess i wasn't so dumb after all...
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Starting from number 1 huh? Now there is a thought...
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I believe that it was Jeanne S, one of the most awesome stampers on Splitcoast, who said that she learned by doing challenges. Take a look at her gallery for more inspiration.
Doing challenges are are a great way to step out of your box! That's what I used to get alot of scrappin done! Just try to not get overwhelmed with submitting entries for all of them. Have fun!
That is a link to a thread in the sketch challenge forum. There are several people that started from #1 and have worked their way to being current. I have failed to complete the challenge, but I do still work at it once in a while.
I found it easiest to work on the sketch challenges because I don't always have all the available colors for the color challenges or the necessary items to do the technique challenges.
Good luck in whatever challenges you decide to work on!
I recommend starting with the sketch challenge on Wednesday. The layout really is the hardest part for me, so that will give you a great framework. Roxie is especially helpful and kind to newbies. I needed help uploading my cards and she walked me right through it. So, give that a try. Color challenge is the next one to try. On busy weeks I check in on Wednesday and do the sketch challenge using the Tuesday color challenge. It really improves your stamping and is sooo much fun. Good luck and cheers!
Stamp challenges-where to start?
