will always require a 3-2-1 Recipe, but the ingredients may vary with each new challenge. You can customize and enhance the ingredients to fit any theme or occasion unless the theme is otherwise specified. You may use more than the ingredients stipulated but you MUST include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing.
You can stop here to be eligible for a chance in our random drawing and consider using Thing 3's optional twist.
AND/OR
While planning your 3-2-1 Recipe ingredients, you may want to consider using Thing 2's bi-weekly sketch challenge at our Sister Challenge, 'Try a Sketch on Tuesday' (TSOT). This is optional, not mandatory, but encourages the combining of challenges, which applies to all future challenges. In Thing 2's clipart, we have circled the current sketch, and we are offering TWO additional chances in our random drawing when you combine their sketch with our 3-2-1 Recipe.
Thing 3 Twisted Sister
will provide you with an optional twist, sometimes related to an Alternate Challenge requirement. If you choose to include the optional twist in your Thing 1 project, you will earn another chance in our random drawing, with or without using the TSOT sketch.
Thing 2 Double Trouble
if you have used the TSOT sketch with our 3-2-1 Recipe, you are eligible for TWO additional chances in our random drawing. The current sketch can be found in the clipart in Thing 2's hand (circled), however, click HERE for additional sketch detail.
When you link your project please include TSOT's name and link next to the Double Trouble link in your post so you will be eligible for another chance in our random drawing. The same rule will apply if we have listed an alternate challenge alert (*see below).
Guidelines of TSOT Sketch: You are free to change the orientation of the sketch by rotating or flipping it, changing it from landscape to portrait, or vice versa, or using its mirror image. You may modify shapes using other shapes (ovals for squares, circles for triangles, flowers in place of a circle, etc.) as long as the basic sketch is visible in your project.
Note: If a certain shape is specified in the 3-2-1 Recipe ingredients, that shape must be used. The TSOT Guidelines permit modification or substitution of shapes with other images or shapes, but the 3-2-1 Recipe will prevail when challenges are combined.
*Alternate Challenge Alert: Periodically, we will offer an Alternate. That means... if our Thing 1 requirement meets the requirement of the Alternate Challenge, this will be another challenge where you are free to link. Sometimes this may require Thing 3's optional twist as well. The same will apply when linking to the TSOT sketch above.
KITCHEN ICONS FOR OUR 3-2-1 RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Introducing "Ingredient Icons". These are primarily for use with the clipart but give you the ingredient's purpose and what crafting materials are acceptable. Experienced crafters may not require this level of detail, but at times it will be a great reference for clarifying the ingredients in our challenges. These are general icons; but the ingredient may specify specific requirement and takes priority over the general ingredient. THIS IS CONTINUAL WORK IN PROCESS AS WE
EXPAND OTHER INGREDIENTS IN OUR RECIPES
These general ingredients Icons are used for our Thing 1's 3-2-1 Recipe, but the ingredients in the recipe may be more specific and must be used in your project.
The 1-quantity ingredient will generally be an image, sentiment, or shape. Other 1-quantity ingredients that may be used:
- Card style: Slimline, Fun Fold, Shaped, Shaker, Aperture
- Create a Scene
- Personally Created Background, i.e., Foil, Pattern Stamping, Ink Blending, Embossing, Stenciling, Gel Plate, Distressing, Bokeh, Watercolor, Dies, etc.
- Doodling
INGREDIENT ICONS
CARDSTOCK / VELLUM
COLORS (PRIMARY)
This Color Wheel gives you a choice of primary colors. Choice of colors is dependent upon the designated number of ingredient. You can enhance your project and use additional colors, but must use the designated number of colors in recipe. Neutrals are "free" and, therefore, not to be counted as one of the colors unless specified otherwise in ingredient description.
This Color Wheel will also be used for Rainbow of colors and will not be limited to the traditional Roy G Biv rainbow, but a pastel palette or even a neon palette of rainbow colors. This will be a (1) Ingredient and will be your choice your rainbow palette.
Color(s) can be taken from patterned papers, cardstock, inks, digital images, stickers, ephemera, and/or hand-drawn images.
COLORS (MONOCHROMATIC)
Shades, hues, tints, and tones of the same color are considered essentially alike and do not count as separate colors. This would be a Monochromatic choice, and designated in ingredient description one color with shades/tints of same color.
Coloring can be done with crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, paint, chalk, markers, brush pens, and inks.
DIE CUTTING TOOLS can be manual or electric machines. Cricut, Silhouette can consist of steel dies cut with manual or electric machines, svg files using Cricut, Silhouette and other cutting machines, Ephemeral packs and Sticker Sheets of themed pre-cut images, Stamp and Die Sets, and punches. These are all acceptable dies unless the recipe has more specific die-cut requirements.
Fussy-cut will be under a different category and not acceptable as dies and die-cuts.
EMBELLISHMENTS:
This includes items like sequins, gems, dots, glitter, buttons, or small die-cut shapes like flowers, used to add texture and visual appeal to the card. Embellishing refers to the creative process of adding decorative elements, enhancements, or finishing touches to handmade cards to make them more visually appealing and personalized.
This includes items like sequins, gems, dots, glitter, buttons, or small die-cut shapes like flowers, used to add texture and visual appeal to the card. Embellishing refers to the creative process of adding decorative elements, enhancements, or finishing touches to handmade cards to make them more visually appealing and personalized.
FUSSY-CUT :
Fussy cutting is a technique that involves hand-cutting around a stamped image or greeting, a printed digital image or greeting, or cutting elements out of patterned paper.
IMAGE: An image can be stamped, digital (no AI accepted) die-cut, or hand-drawn Image fussy-cut from patterned papers, as well as stickers or ephemera unless the image description is more specific in the challenge ingredients.
We are a challenge for hand-crafted items. While digital images and elements are permitted, the project result may be a hybrid creation but it must be a physical hand-held, paper-crafted item that a person would typically place in an envelope.
This clipart image will also be used for our SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing Challenge where in the ingredients will be the choice of the Entrant for the 3 and 2 quantity ingredients. Same rules, you MUST include at least the required minimum of each 3 and 2 ingredient for successful results and a chance in our random drawing. But you may use more than the ingredients stipulated to enhance the recipe.
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KRAFT PAPER OR KRAFT-LIKE
Kraft paper, Kraft-colored cardstock, patterned Kraft paper packets, brown paper bag, coffee sleeve, or any product made from Kraft-like paper in your project. Kraft can be used in any of these categories and is a perfect accompaniment to many combinations of colors and/or patterns.
LAYERS: Your card base does NOT count as a layer, unless otherwise specified, but cardstock panels, patterned paper, specialty papers, burlap, cheesecloth, doilies, die cuts, sentiments, you name it... can be used and counted as a layer.
A type of decorative paper, often sold in pads or paper packets with a wide range of designs like florals, stripes, dots, geometric patterns. Many patterned papers are double-sided and complement each other for coordinating colors. Patterened papers are used to add visual interest and texture to handmade cards by incorporating it as a background, layer, or accent element.
In addition to regular patterned papers, you can use digital papers, provided they are printed on paper and used on a physical hand-held, paper-crafted item that a person would typically place in an envelope.
PAPERS - SPECIALTY:
Specialty papers include glitter paper, metallic, embossed, foiled, patterned foil, Vellum etc. In addition to regular patterned papers, you can use digital papers, provided they are printed and used on a physical hand-held, paper-crafted item that a person would typically place in an envelope.
This category includes ribbons, bows, string, twine, jute, thread, leather strips, gimp, cord, etc. Images depicting these items can also be included, and they can be taken from patterned papers, cardstock, digital or stamped images, stickers, ephemera, and/or hand-drawn images unless otherwise noted.
SENTIMENT: Sometimes referred to as a greeting, salutation, or message, the sentiment image can be stamped, digital, die-cut, hand-drawn, as well as stickers or ephemera unless the sentiment description is more specific in the challenge ingredients.
SHIMMER & SHINE
Some of the products you can use for Shimmer and Shine are foil, ink splatter and spray, metallic ink, metalic paper, heat metallic embossing powder."
SHAPES
Geometric shapes include squares, rectangles, circles, ovals, triangles, hexagons, octagons, etc. Other shapes include hearts, banners, arrows, stars, etc. This icon will be used for shapes of your choice; however, if the shape description is specific to the 3-2-1 ingredients, that shape must be used in your project.
STAMPS - SENTIMENTS
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STITCHING
There are countless options: handsewn, stamped, die-cut, embossed, patterned paper, other faux styles, machine-made, hand-drawn, pierced, punched, etc."
WASHI TAPE
Good news! You may use Washi tape to your heart's content, provided your project adheres to the 3-2-1 Recipe. There are various ways to use Washi tape, and it is available in several sizes and many patterns, colors, and designs.
TECHNIQUES
OFF or ON THE EDGE
Going "Off the Edge" refers to a technique where a design element, like an image, shape, or sentiment, extends beyond the edge of the card, meaning it is partially cut or stamped so that a part of it appears to be "hanging off" the card's border, creating a visually interesting effect.OR
Going "On the Edge" means that a design element is positioned very close to or extends up to the immediate edge of the card, often with no visible border, creating a more seamless and visually impactful look. It essentially describes a design that goes nearly or completely to the very edge of the card.
SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUES - Click Title here for additional Tutorials
Click here Stamping Spotlight Technique Card by Inspirin Inkin Amanda Fowler for Easy Tutorial on this card.
SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUES - TUTORIALS
Spotlight has many variable products you can use for spotlight technique... make your own Stamped Background, Masking with stamps, Black & white Designer Paper, etc.
STENCILING TECHNIQUES
Stenciling is the application of ink or another medium, like texture paste, through a stencil. You can layer stenciled patterns or combine different stencils for unique backgrounds that complement your card's theme.
If you don't have stencils, they can be made with dies, a paper trimmer or even scissors, just like you did a snowflake as a child.
Layered stencils are usually available as a set. The beauty of two-pack or three-pack layered stencils is that you can choose to use just one or all stencils in the set. The designs you create will definitely be unique. Partial Border Stenciling - 5 Minute Cards Gina K Designs
Stencil Techniques For Cardmaking - 5 Techniques - Christina
Mask stencils are very handy when adding dimension to your design. They are designed as a stencil and stamp set. When completed, the second image will appear to be behind the first. For instructions and ideas, visit Tips for Using Stencils HERE and go to the 20-minute mark for this particular stencil and stamp set.
Fun fold cards are unique card designs that utilize unconventional folding techniques to create interesting shapes and three-dimensional effects. They go beyond the standard card base and offer a variety of ways to add depth and visual interest to your cardmaking creations.
PERSONAL STAMPED BACKGROUND:
FUN-FOLD CARDS - TUTORIALS
Fun folds involve using various scoring and folding techniques to create unique shapes and panels on the card and they often incorporate techniques like pop-ups, z-folds, and other folds that add depth and visual interest to the card design. Click HERE for Photos and Tutorials for some of the easier "Fun Folds" for newbies; but YouTube has many more tutorials with more difficult tutorials.
A window card has a cutout window on the front allowing a glimpse into what's inside. The window reveals a panel or design behind it, adding dimension and visual interest.
EMBOSSING:
WINDOW OR APERTURE TECHNIQUE
Window cards can feature various designs, shapes, and sizes of windows.
Dies are frequently used for an Aperture (opening) using a lot of variable shapes.
Window shaker cards are creative, interactive cards featuring a transparent window on the front that reveals a shaker element inside, like sequins, glitter or glitter. These cards combine the visual appeal of a window reveal with the fun of a shaker, creating a unique and engaging experience. Window shaker cards can be created using various techniques, including die-cutting, stamping, and using acetate pouches.
Heat embossing is the most common type of embossing in cardmaking. It involves the use of embossing powders and a heat source, typically an "embossing heat gun".
Dry embossing, also known as pressure embossing or texturizing, involves running embossing folders with cardstock and/or paper through an embossing machine to apply a design using pressure.
PAPER PIECING:
is a creative and artistic technique used to enhance card designs by layering and assembling small pieces of paper or cardstock to create intricate patterns, images, or designs. This technique offers cardmakers a way to add depth, and intricate patterns to their handmade cards, resulting in beautifully detailed and visually striking creations. Paper piecing allows for extensive customization, enabling cardmakers to experiment with various colors and textures.
FOILING:
A decorative technique that adds a touch of elegance and shine to handmade cards. It involves applying a thin layer of metallic or holographic foil to specific areas of the card design, creating a stunning and reflective effect. Foiling can be used to highlight sentiments, embellishments, patterns, or entire card backgrounds, and it's a popular choice for creating cards with a luxurious and sophisticated appearance.
FOILING:
A decorative technique that adds a touch of elegance and shine to handmade cards. It involves applying a thin layer of metallic or holographic foil to specific areas of the card design, creating a stunning and reflective effect. Foiling can be used to highlight sentiments, embellishments, patterns, or entire card backgrounds, and it's a popular choice for creating cards with a luxurious and sophisticated appearance.
Several methods of adding foil are available, but special attachments for digital die-cutting machines, foiling pens, or machines specifically designed for hot foiling are also available.
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