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 and be eligible for a chance in our random drawing or consider using Twisted Sister's optional twist.
AND/OR
You may want to consider using Double Dare's Dare to use the the bi-weekly sketch at our Sister Challenge.
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 Dare
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 1's and 2's hand, however, click HERE for additional sketch detail.
This is optional, not mandatory, but encourages the combining of challenges, which applies to all future challenges.
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 if you click on the ingredient in the 3-2-1 recipe it will give you the ingredient's purpose and what crafting materials are acceptable. These are general icons; but the ingredient may specify specific requirement and takes priority over the general ingredient. The 1-quantity ingredient will generally be a particular 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 Technique
INGREDIENT ICONS
Click the Description next to icon for additional detail and acceptable products or techniques.
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.
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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.
Sentiments are not considered Images unless they are script stamps
STAMPS - SENTIMENTS
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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.
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.
PERSONAL STAMPED BACKGROUND:
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.
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