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LSC70 - It's Hip to be Square
It's a holiday weekend! Once again, I have a line-up of challenges for you. This time there are prizes! All the challenges are for square cards. Each challenge will have a new layout/sketch.
I have loved looking at the square cards in the gallery for a long time. Only recently did I start making them. Why? I am too cheap to buy 5x5 envelopes! 3x3 cards are cute, but they're very small to work with and I never use them. I finally decided to try and use a standard medium envie that I use for 5.5 x 4.25 cards. So, my square cards are 4.25 x 4.25. They are easier to work with than 3x3. I tested the safety in the mail. No problem. It may not look the most professional, but I don't keep envelopes. So, if your budget doesn't allow room for special sized envelopes but you love square cards, these challenges are for you! There will be 6 challenges posted randomly throughout the day on Friday. It starts at 8:00 AM EST. Challenges will be posted in this thread only. I'm not sure if the EDIT feature will be working tomorrow, so be prepared to look for each challenge in this thread. Hopefully, I'll be able to edit this first post to make it easy to find the challenges. Each challenge will follow this format: Keyword: Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any Rules & Prizes: 1. You may enter as many times as you wish. 2. No time limits. 3. You can only win once. 4. You must follow the general idea of the layout. 5. You must enter the code in the keyword box. Each sub-challenge will have its own unique code. 6. You must state the size of the card in the comments section. (Some people will only want to do the traditional 5x5.) 7. You may play if you want to only make 5x5 cards, but only 4.25 x 4.25 cards will be judged. 8. You must submit the cards by noon on Monday. 9. Winners will be announced on July 4th! CHALLENGE #1 Sketch (jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Sample (by jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Keyword: LSC70A Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #1 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any CHALLENGE #2 Sketch (Ellen H) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Samples (by Ellen H and jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...p?photo=286961 http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Keyword: LSC70B Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #2 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any CHALLENGE #3 Sketch (Joy of Card Making) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Sample (by darleenstamps) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...p?photo=309810 Keyword: LSC70C Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #3 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any CHALLENGE #4 Sketch (Julia S) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Sample (by Julia S) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...00&ppuser=9338 Keyword: LSC70D Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #4 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any CHALLENGE #5 Sketch ( Standard sketch used by many - plain ovals, scalloped ovals... They're trendy!) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...11284&cat=4133 Sample (by jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Keyword: LSC70E Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #5 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any CHALLENGE #6 (Last one!) Sketch (jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Sample (by jen70) http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=37350 Keyword: LSC70F Limit: 4.25 x 4.25 square card; specific layout #6 Stamps: any cardstock and ink: any Embellishments: any |
Am I really the first??!! :O Sounds cool Jen! Hopefully i'll get to play. Might have to get my lilac set back from mom first ;)
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Oh how fun!!!! You sure know how to keep us on our toes Jen!!!
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Well, you did it again. I got a phone call that lasted over an hour & I come back and all the stalkers are gone... why? Jen posted... sort of...
FYI: Square envelopes also require extra postage, so being able to put a square card in our regular envys is cheaper to mail, too. |
Jen, are you going to post everything to this thread, or just edit your OP, or post each challenge separately?
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Woohoo - looking forward to this, but probably wom't be able to play till the weekend. Bummer :(
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Sounds fun! I'll be here part of the day tomorrow. We're not leaving town until Saturday :)
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Hey, I'm up for some extra challenge fun! Looking forward to it.
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ohh Yipeee! thanks for doing this for my birhtday (July 4).......oh, it's not all for me??? JK, when I was little I thought the fireworks were all for me, so just tried to run with it again!! This will be a fun weekend~I love the idea of the square in a rectangle envie! Thanks for the great challenge Jen!
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Ooohh this looks like a lotta fun!! Hopefully I can play before heading out for the weekend!! :D
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If I'm going to play, I better get some sleep.................
Hmmmmm 4.25 square....... Not now, silly! Go get some sleep............ Hmmmm 4.25.............. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......... |
Woo Hoo! This sounds so fun! I hope I can keep up with all the sub- challenges. :cool:
Hopefully I will get up early enough to get to do each one. Thanks for this challenge, Jen! I like the size you have chosen. :-D Makes it easier to use the reg. envelopes. |
woohoo cant wait !!!
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Sketch A is cute. I'll try to make something tomorrow. I'm about ready to head to bed for the night. Thanks for doing these challenges again.
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You smartie you, Jen! What a neat idea. I was all excited because I made a square card last night and didn't upload it yet - thought I was ahead of the game, but 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 - can't wait to see how that turns out! Here we go!
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Thanks Jen, Can't wait to play. Love how you keep us busy!
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cool Jen!! |
Sounds like fun, but I'm wondering... holiday weekend for who??? I have to work today, and Monday! No fair!!!
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This sounds like sooo much fun! I hope I can find some time to play at least once!:) Great challenge Jen! I love square cards and I've never made the 4.25 size.
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We're headed out of town for the weekend. I think I'll take watercolors and stamp some images and make some cards when I return. Hopefully I can get them uploaded by Monday. Great challenge Jen!
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Oh, what a fun idea, Jen!! I hope I can try some of your challenges throughout the day.
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2 minutes to go and counting. Can't wait. What a great idea!
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I am soooo glad I didn't see this lastnight. I would have dreamt of sqaure cards!! Yeah! THANKS JEN!
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Yeah Jen!!! Weekend stampfest!
Ummmmm........where's the sketches? |
First sketch has been posted! See OP.
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cool first challenge Jen;)
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I see it!!!
I'll get on them right after bowling :) |
I think I can sneak one in this morning while Little Einsteins is on! Off I go!
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Cool challenge, Jen. Will have to think on this while I go grocery shopping.
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Just saw the challenge -- great one Jen! Have a pretty busy holiday weekend, but know I will have some time to stamp a few cards -- can't wait to play!
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Ahhhh! I'm going to be out of town till Tuesday!!! Oh well...I'll still make them when I get back cause this is a GREAT challenge! Thank you so much Jen!
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This looks like a lot of fun! Thanks Jen!
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Got the first one done but drats, I have to go to work! I'll be back!
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Great challenge Jen. I hope I get time to play this weekend. Maybe I can squeeze one in before my mom's appointment this morning. If I hurry!
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can i hug you right now??? you know i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE square cards!!! dancing in my seat right now. :)
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The 2nd sketch has been posted, but it's pending approval. You can get the main idea from the samples. The squares do NOT have to be scalloped. The ribbon is optional, too.
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Jen, this was worth waiting 'til morning to find out. I hope that I can find the time to play. I LOVE making square cards. I think they are so fun. Thanks for the 2 layouts you have posted by 8am CST, I'll have to think about them while I shower and get the kiddos movin
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well, managed to get one quick one done... we'll see just what happens between now and Mon morn! ;)
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...11217&cat=6790 |
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