Double Trouble Paper Crafting

Monday, November 18, 2024

Challenge #180 "Stitch It Up" partnering with AHSC Sketches #604 and #605

Click HERE for complete guidelines and please take the time to read so you don't get into trouble. Consider becoming a follower and using our participant badge

or any photo from our current challenge for your blog posting.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners

for previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #180 - Let the Troubles Begin!

This Challenge runs from

Monday, November 18th thru Sunday, December 1st

"Stitch It Up"

THING 1: Trouble Maker

says, "Our requirement for this challenge is simple... use stitching somewhere in your project. There are many possibilities for using paper scraps, stencils, and even embossing folders to create patchwork, quilting, and/or knit designs. Consider using punch- or die-cutting, hand or machine sewing, piercing, hand-drawn stitching, needlework or cross-stitching, etc... so, keep calm and stitch on. 'Stitch It Up' and show us your creativity."

You can stop here...

UseTwisted Sister's optional twist to create some stitchery on one of the AHSC Sketches.

THING 3: Twisted Sister

says, "Well, most of you know my specialty... I usually provide you with an optional twist, but I'm simply sayin' that if you have used either of the Atlantic Hearts sketches below, within the dates required, you will earn another chance in our random drawing for each time you use the sketch.

AHSC #604
Mon Nov 18th - Nov 24th

AHSC #605
Mon Nov 25th - Dec 1st

"Although the sketches are designed for the holidays, interpretation of the sketches is up to you. You can also consider using other events such as Thanksgiving, Autumn, a birthday, or another special day... it's your choice.

"You can also change the orientation of the sketch... rotate the sketch or use its mirror image. You may vary the shapes and add a sentiment as long as the basic sketch is recognizable in your project."

When you use either of these sketches, you will earn another chance in our random drawing.

THING 2: Double Dare

says, "In keeping with Thing 1's requirement, 'Stitching', if you have used one of the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenges, you can enter your project.

"Note: AHSC are weekly sketch challenges (Monday through Sunday)... so make sure you are submitting to the proper sketch challenge and the right dates. Links are provided by clicking on the sketch below."

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #604

Monday, Nov 18th - Sunday, Nov 24th

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #605

Monday, Nov 25th - Sunday, Dec 1st

For inspiration... here are our Things

For AHSC #604:

Suzanne Reynolds

Melanie Richards

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Alyson Mayo

Donna Scholz

Melanie Hungerford

Kellianne Wilson

November Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Rebecca Yahrling

Now it's your turn...

After you link below, come back and share with us on Instagram and follow us for future new challenges.

Instagram: #doubletroublechallengeblog

Monday, November 4, 2024

Challenge #179 "Lotsa Delicious Layers" partnering with Inspiration Station

Click HERE for complete guidelines and please take the time to read so you don't get into trouble. Consider becoming a follower and using our participant badge

or any photo from our current challenge for your blog posting.

Top 3 and Randomly Drawn Winners

for Challenge #178 and previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #179 - Let the Troubles Begin!

This Challenge runs from

Monday, November 4th thru Sunday, November 17th

"LOTSA DELICIOUS LAYERS"

THING 1: Trouble Maker

says, "Are you considering a special treat for a family dinner but running short on a theme? Well, National Nacho Day on November 6th could be the solution. This "official" Nacho Day will come and go but it's never too late to enjoy the event with a crowd-pleasing platter of Nachos Supreme. There are many ways to serve those nacho chips using delicious layers.

"Let's carry this idea from the dinner table to the craft room. Our requirement is to create a project with lotsa layers... or at least three... delicious layers. Your card base does not count as a layer but cardstock, patterned paper, doilies, foil, die cuts, you name it... can be layered onto your card base and does not need to resemble nachos."

You can stop here

play along with Twisted Sister's optional twist below to earn another chance in our random drawing.

THING 3: Twisted Sister

says: "After enjoying those layers of deliciousness, a Pumpkin Latte was just what I needed. First to the kitchen... and then to my craft room with my Pumpkin Latte to complete my project.

"Inspiration Station is partnering with us. Their Prompt #67 is in sync with our optional twist. How did it inspire you? Emotions, Colors, Images, Seasons, Travels, Holidays, Adventures, Memories. Your interpretation of the inspiration photo is your own... let your Creativity Flow."

This is an OPTIONAL TWIST but you will be awarded an additional chance in Double Trouble's random drawing.

Deja-Brew! Don't Miss Out!

It's time for our yearly participation (November 1-8) at the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop (a non-seasonal coffee theme). It's BEAN one of our favorite Blog Hops and if you've BEAN there before, this Blog Hop is ESPRESSO-ly meant for you.

So, if your project has included a coffee theme you too can participate HERE at the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop for projects posted from November 4-8 and be eligible for a second random drawing.

Another PERK? If you have included "Red + Green" on a Christmas coffee theme card, you can also enter the Coffee Lover's challenge at "Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #35 'Red + Green'" and be included in the random drawing for coffee theme.

THING 2: Double Dare

says, "If you have met our requirement of 'Lotsa Layers' Link your project to The Inspiration Station 'Prompt #67' HERE to qualify for another chance in our random drawing. This challenge also requires you to include a brief statement within your post as to how their Inspiration Prompt #67 influenced your project."

And/Or

If you have met our requirement of 'Lotsa Layers' and your project has included a 'coffee theme' Link your project to the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop and/or Caffeinated Christ Card Challenge "Red + Green" you will be included in the second random drawing where the winner will be announced at the end of the Coffee Lover's Blog Hop.

For inspiration... here are our Things:

Suzanne Reynolds

Melanie Richards

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Donna Scholz

Melanie Hungerford

Alyson Mayo

Kellianne Wilson

November Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Rebecca Yahrling

Now it's your turn...

After you link below, come back and share with us on Instagram and follow us for future new challenges.

Instagram: #doubletroublechallengeblog

Challenge #178 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!

We hope you enjoyed Challenge #178 "SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing" as much as we enjoyed seeing your projects.

We enjoyed viewing all of your fabulous designs and appreciate your participation and creativity in our challenges. Now, in numeric order, here are the Top ~~Three~~ Four selections. Please take a Top Three badge found on the right sidebar of our home page.

32-Ellie

33-Ellie

41-Cari S

44-Carol Gill

Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!

There were 52 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or sharing your project with our partner(s). Our winner was selected by Random.org.

31-Pat G

Your prize will be on its way as soon as you provide your postal mailing address to challengedoubletrouble@gmail.com.

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