Monday, July 20, 2020

Challenge #62 "Christmas in July" partnering with Heart2Heart "Favorite Tool"

Click HERE for an introduction to our challenge
and HERE for complete guidelines.
Please take the time to read the information 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.


WELCOME to Challenge #62
Let the Troubles Begin 

"Christmas in July"  


Thing 1:  Trouble Maker:
says, "It's 158 days until Christmas and we're getting an early start with Christmas in July! Santa's workshop must be bustling. He's making toys using all kinds of fun tools. Use your  favorite crafting tool in creating your project."

Don't keep us guessing - include your favorite tool in Double Trouble's link description in your post.  

You can stop here...
OR, you can choose to add Twisted Sister's optional twist for extra chances to our random draw.








Thing 3:  Twisted Sister 
says, "Aren't all these busy little elves adorable! Include an elf or a gnome on your Christmas project and earn an additional chance in our random draw prize."   















Thing 2:  Double Dare 
says, "If you used one of your favorite tools you may link your project to Heart2Heart's "Favorite Tool" Challenge HERE whether you used Twisted Sister's optional twist or not, and you will receive an additional chance at the Double Trouble Random Draw.

Heart2Heart encourages the use of at least one Close To My Heart product; This requirement has been waived for our partnership. However, if you do use any CTMH products you will be eligible for another chance at Double Trouble's random draw, but please let us know in your post about products used.

Heart2Heart has theme challenges that begin weekly and are open through the last day of the month, so make sure you get your entry in by July 31st.  





For inspiration... here are our Things: 

Suzanne Reynolds 
Favorite Tool: Die Cutting Machine 


 Melanie Richards 
Favorite Tool:  Scissors

Tracey Pierce 
Favorite Tool: Big Shot



along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Alyson Mayo 
Favorite Tool:  Clear Shimmer Brush

Melanie Hungerford  
Favorite Tool:  Die Cut Machine

Donna Scholz 
Favorite Tool:  Scan & Cut Machine 

Kellianne Wilson 
Favorite Tool:  Glitter Pens and Color Markers






July Guest Designer
Crazy Cousin

Stephanie Capelli 
Favorite Tool:  Cutting Machine 
& Piercing Tool





Now it's your turn...  

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

Top 3 and Random Draw Winners - Challenge #59 and Challenge #60

Before announcing our Top 3 
remember to join our Challenge #61,
closing Sunday, July 19th 

Click HERE or scroll down for Challenge #61.  
"Puzzling TicTacToe" 
Optional Twist : "Pearls/Sequins" and
partnering with Cupcake Inspirations


Here are the Winners for the last two challenges. We love all of your fabulous designs and we appreciate the love and support you have given our challenge.


Challenge #59 "3-2-1 Recipe" (Embossing)
Congratulations to our Top 3. There were awesome entries and many who used Twisted Sister's optional twist to "Use Triangle/Quad" and then sharing with Retro Rubber if you used their sketch. Now, in no particular order, here are the Top 3, and please take a Top 3 Badge found on the right sidebar of our home page.









Random Draw Prize: 
There were 22 entries plus additional chances were given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or sharing with our partner Retro Rubber. Our winner was selected by random.org.


Congratulations to the Winner  

07-Carol Cel 

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


Challenge #60 "Something Anything Everything"   Congratulations to our Top 3. Again, there were so many awesome entries. Many of you used Twisted Sister's optional twist to "Red, White and Blue" and then took up the Double Dare to share with one or more of our previous partners. Now, in no particular order, here are the Top 3. Please be sure to take a Top 3 Badge found on the right sidebar of our home page.

23-Debi B 
29-Meghan Kennihan
41-Karen Finkle


Random Draw Prize
There were 52 entries with additional chances for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and sharing projects with our partner, AHSC. Our winner was selected by Random.org.

Congratulations to the Winner  
10 Cheryl E    
Your Prize will be on its way as soon as you provide your mailing address at challengedoubletrouble@gmail.com




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in the fun at Double Trouble Challenges.

Monday, July 6, 2020

Challenge #61 - TicTacToe Puzzle with Cupcake Inspirations "Flowers, Pearls/Sequins"

Click HERE for an introduction to our challenge
and HERE for complete guidelines.
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.


WELCOME to Challenge #61
Let the Troubles Begin 

"Puzzling TicTacToe" 
    

Thing 1:  Trouble Maker 
says, "How about a game of TicTacToe. From the puzzle pieces on the board, select at least one Row, Column, or Diagonal direction to create your project. Don't be afraid to include other pieces, too.  And don't keep us guessing... tell us in your post what three Things you selected in a row, column or diagonal plus any additional. Do not add elements unless they are on the puzzle board.       


You can stop here...
OR, you can choose to use Twisted Sister's Optional Twist below.  


Thing 3:  Twisted Sister 
says, "I'm puzzled... where's the bling? Trouble Maker, you know how much I love bling!  So let's 'Bling It On!' and use some pearls, sequins, gems, or more, on your project."  

Check with Double Dare below to participate in our partner's challenge.  












Thing 2:  Double Dare 
says, "If you have used a row, column or diagonal direction that includes "flowers" and have used Twisted Sister's optional "Pearls/Sequins", you can share your entry with our partner at "Cupcake Inspirations".  Click HERE to enter your project.  














For inspiration... here are our Things: 

Row 2:  Insect / Flowers / Goodgrain

Melanie Richards 
Currently Out on Leave 

Tracey Pierce 
Row 2:  Insect / Flowers / Woodgrain



and more inspiration from the Sneetches:

Alyson Mayo 
Diagonal Left:  Emboss / Flowers / Green 

Melanie Hungerford  
Row 3: Sponge / Die / Green + Flower

Donna Scholz 
Row 2: Insect / Flowers / Woodgrain 

Kellianne Wilson 
Diagonal Left:  Emboss / Flowers / Green





July Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Stephanie Capelli 
Col 3:  Ribbon / Flower / Green
  


Now it's your turn...  

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Click here to enter