Challenge #171 "What's Your Drive-Thru Window?" Partnering with Jingle Belles

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 #170 and previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE

PLEASE NOTE

We will temporarily be changing the next few 

challenges to a Friday start date. 

We will return to the 1st and 3rd Monday challenges

 in October 2024.

WELCOME to Challenge #171

Let the Troubles Begin!

This Challenge runs from

Friday, July 19th thru Wednesday, July 31st

"What's Your Drive-Thru Window?"

THING 1:  Trouble Maker

says, "July 24 is National Drive-Thru Day... a chosen day to pay homage to many Drive-Thru venues. This is the perfect time of year to venture out and pick up something. My favorite is an ice cream shop because a cone or dish of deliciousness appears when I get to the window.

"To play along with our challenge, create a project with a window or aperture cut of any style, shape, or size. There are a variety of window-type cards, easy and/or more complicated, and below we have provided a few tutorials for inspiration... the choice is yours." 

Four Simple Window Cards
Three Peek-a-boo Card Ideas
Let's Make Some Cute Peekaboo Cards
Aperture Cards
EASY Pop-Up Window Card

You can stop here...
OR
play along with Twisted Sister's optional twist below "Christmas in July". 

THING 3:  Twisted Sister
says, "While Trouble Maker was dashing through the Drive-Thru, I saw Frosty on the menu board. We don't want Christmas in July to slip away from us. So... if it's not 'snow' much trouble, my optional twist is to include snow, snowflakes, Frosty, and/or other snowpeople on your project.

Optional Twist: If you have included snow, snowflakes, or snowpeople in your project you will earn another chance in our random drawing. 

THING 2: Double Dare

says, "If you have met Thing 1's requirement to create a window/aperture project and have included a snow/snowpeople theme, you are eligible to enter your project HERE at Jingle Belle's 'Dashing through the Snow' Challenge and qualify for an additional chance in our DTC random drawing. 

Here is a photo of the prize at Jingle Belles. 

For inspiration... here are our Things:

Suzanne Reynolds 

Aperture Card

Melanie Richards

Three Apertures

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Donna Scholz 

Inside Aperture

Alyson Mayo

Melanie Hungerford 

Kellianne Wilson 

July Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin
Suzanne Harkinson

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Challenge #170 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!

We hope you enjoyed Challenge #170 "YOU-nique Technique" 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. 

02-Eden 

03-Makira 

12-Liz Cavill 

25-Pauline Carr 

Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!

There were 27 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or sharing your project with our partner. Our winner was selected by Random.org. 

14-Ellie

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

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Challenge 170 "YOU-nique Technique" partnering with Park Hopping My Happy Place

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 #169 and previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE 

PLEASE NOTE

We will temporarily be changing the next few 

challenges to a Friday start date. 

We will return to the 1st and 3rd Monday challenges

 in October 2024.

Welcome to Challenge #170

 Let the Troubles Begin! 

This Challenge runs from 

Monday, July 1st thru Thursday, July 18th 

"YOU-nique Technique"  

THING 1: Trouble Maker

says, "It won't be long and the summer heat will begin to take its toll so I have a few suggestions. If you want to 'beat the heat', use a dry embossing technique for our challenge. But if you can't 'beat it', we suggest you 'join it' by switching to a heat embossing technique - or use both for fun. If embossing techniques aren't for you, your last chance to play along is to use a stencil on your project. You must use at least one of the above YOU-nique Techniques on your project... it's your choice."

You can stop here

OR  

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

THING 3:  Twisted Sister 

says, "Looking for ways to beat the heat?  With the summer heat bearing down on us, being around water is the perfect solution for staying cool. I'm off to Disney World to enjoy the water experiences at the Magic Kingdom and drift down the river at the Jungle Cruise. Some elements to consider are the riverboats and wildlife (hippos, lions, zebras, and more). Along the banks of the river are lush foliage, butterflies, and waterfalls. My choice of element is lush foliage." 

My Optional Twist: Consider your experiences at water and/or theme parks. Choose at least one element(s) that made your experience memorable then include that element in your project.  In your post tell us the park and element used in your project.    

If you have shared your 'beat the heat' experience in your project you will earn another chance in our random drawing and be able to play along with Double Dare. 

THING  2:  Double Dare 

says, "If you have met Trouble Maker's technique requirement and Twisted Sister's Optional Twist you are eligible to enter your project HERE at Park Hopping My Happy Place and qualify for an additional chance in our random drawing."  

Special Notes: The Park Hopping monthly inspiration board does not require participants to follow it precisely. Instead, you can use any theme or intellectual property listed under the Inspiration tab for any month of the challenge.

For inspiration... here are our Things: 

Suzanne Reynolds 

 

Melanie Richards

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Donna Scholz 

Melanie Hungerford  

Alyson Mayo  

Kellianne Wilson 

July Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Suzanne Harkinson 

Now it's your turn... 

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

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Challenge #169 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

 Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!

We hope you enjoyed Challenge #169 "Long & Skinny" (Slimline or Mini-Slimline) 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 selections. Please take a Top Three badge found on the right sidebar of our home page. 

02-Pauline Carr  

14-Meghan Kennihan 

24-Janet Katz 

Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!

There were 24 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or sharing your project with our partner. Our winner was selected by Random.org. 

20-Kim Crouch

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

Please follow us and participate in our future fun challenges. Invite your crafty friends and family members to join in the fun at 

Double Trouble Challenges.

Challenge #169 "Long and Skinny" partnering with Ellibelle's Corner "I Spy With My Little Eye"

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 #168 and previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #169 

 - Let the Troubles Begin! 

This Challenge runs from 

Monday, June 17th thru Sunday, June 30th

"Long and Skinny" 

THING 1:  Trouble Maker

says, "For those in the northern hemisphere, the Summer Solstice, often called the 'Longest Day', will occur on June 20th. Of course, this refers to the day with the most hours of sunlight. We hope you’ll enjoy the Summer Solstice by spending time outdoors - but be sure to put aside some time to create. To commemorate the Longest Day create a Long and Skinny card, aka Slimline or Mini-Slimline.

"TRIVIA: Take a guess how long the longest day really is. Well, it varies depending on where you live. At the North Pole, you will have 24 hours of sunlight but if you’re close to the equator, you’ll have about 13 hours."

You can stop here... 

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

THING 3:  Twisted Sister

says, "No specific occasion is ever needed for appreciating the beauty or fragrance of flowers. Our optional twist is simple - Use Florals on your Slimline.  Your floral images can be paper, stickers, stamped, digital, machine-cut, die-cut, punched, stenciled, and/or hand-drawn.

If you have included florals in your Slimline project you will earn another chance in our random drawing and are eligible for Double Dare's dare below. 

THING  2:  Double Dare 

says, "If you have met Thing 1's requirement to create a Slimcard or Mini-Slimline and have included florals you are eligible to enter your project HERE at Ellibelle's Corner I Spy With My Little Eye 'Something Blooming Lovely', and you will qualify for another chance in our random drawing." 

Note: I Spy With My Little Eye has agreed to begin its challenge on Monday, June 17th to align with DTC's start date.

For inspiration... here are our Things: 

Suzanne Reynolds 

 

Melanie Richards

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Alyson Mayo 

Melanie Hungerford  

Donna Scholz 

Kellianne Wilson 

June Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Carrianne Banul 

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   

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Challenge #168 - Top 3 and Random Draw Winners

 Congratulations to our Top Three Winners!

We hope you enjoyed Challenge #168 "We Dare You to create a Masculine project" 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 selections. Please take a Top Three badge found on the right sidebar of our home page. 

01-Bailyrosy  

02- Liz Williams 

37-Jolanda Johnstone 

Congratulations to the Randomly Drawn Winner!

There were 51 entries plus additional chances given for using Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or sharing your project with our partner. Our winner was selected by Random.org. 

18-Carol Gill 

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

Please follow us and participate in our future fun challenges.

Don't forget to invite your crafty friends and family members

to join in the fun at Double Trouble Challenges.

Challenge #168 "We Dare You" partner with Colorful Options

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 #167 and previous challenges

can be viewed by clicking HERE

WELCOME to Challenge #168 - 

Let the Troubles Begin! 

This Challenge runs from 

Sunday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 16th 

"We Dare You"  

THING 1:  Trouble Maker

says, "It was Dare Day on June 1st! We all know that it's human nature to challenge others with tasks to test not only our own courage but also the courage of others. So, I'm daring you to come out of your comfort zone, and fearlessly create a masculine project.

"And what better time to make a masculine card than for Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th (in the USA).  This challenge is the perfect time to recognize fathers and other remarkable men in your life – a family member such as an uncle, a son, a nephew, or even a dear friend. 

You can stop here...
OR I double-dog dare you to 
play along with Twisted Sister's optional twist below to earn an additional chance in our random drawing. 

THING 3: Twisted Sister

says, "Flip a Coin Day was also June 1st.  Just for fun, let's play along to determine your color theme using Colorful Options Challenge's color of the month or rainbow colors. It's simple... just find a coin and flip it by tossing it in the air. 

"My optional twist is...  If the coin lands "heads up" you need to use primarily Aqua, but if it lands "tails up" you need to use a rainbow of colors.  If you didn't get the color theme you wanted, flip again, remember, it's a 50/50 chance. 

You can stop here... 

OR I triple-dog dare you to play along with Double Dare and earn another chance in our random drawing.  

THING 2: Double Dare

says, "If you have met Thing 1's requirement to create a masculine card, have used either shades of Aqua from the Colorful Options Inspiration Board below, or rainbow colors, you are eligible to enter your project HERE and you will qualify for an additional chance in DTC random drawing.   

Colorful Options Guidelines:  All projects must be inspired by the monthly color OR a rainbow of colors.  If you choose a rainbow of colors, you are not limited to the traditional ROYGBIV rainbow. You can use a pastel or neon palette for your rainbow or even a neutral palette. You choose your rainbow palette. 

For inspiration... here are our Things: 

Suzanne Reynolds 

 Melanie Richards

along with inspiration from the Sneetches:

Alyson Mayo 

Melanie Hungerford  

Donna Scholz 

Kellianne Wilson 

June Guest Designer

Crazy Cousin

Carrianne Banul 

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  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter