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REVITALIZE is a verb, meaning to imbue something with new life, to make something new or bring it back to life.
Every year, I choose a word or short phrase to stimulate my brain or to help keep me calm when the going gets tough...sort of like a resolution but not that specific. REVITALIZE is my word for 2022 and I thought it could get some creativity going. Here is a quote I found that says it all for me: 'So while our art cannot, as we wish it could, save us from wars, privation, envy, greed, old age or death, it can revitalize us amidst it all.' ~Ray Bradbury. Especially apropos right now, wouldn't you say? I've seen so many beautiful pictures of people singing and playing instruments in support of Ukraine and also some gorgeous artworks.
So the challenge is to use 3 (three) or more shades of green on your card, a sentiment or quote with words like 'life', 'living', 'vitality', 'vigor', 'revive', any word that has the Latin root 'vita', meaning life. Even vitamin would do! You could also use a synonym, like strengthen, refresh, rejuvenate. And, to top it off and make everyone think outside the box, no flowers allowed! We all do flowers a lot; I think we should take a break. I know, I'm being tough. Yes, teacher! ***AND....for extra credit, put something on your card that is or was alive (except a flower).***
Many thanks to those who made samples, which you can see in the thumbnails!!!!
View the Gallery for this challenge: HERE
View the In A Word Gallery: HERE
View the In A Word Master Challenge Thread: HERE
1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 11 pm on April 3, 2022.
2. You have 1 hour to complete each challenge unless otherwise noted. (you do not have to count prep time.)
3. We have a special gallery for the In A Word VSN:
a) From the "Main Gallery" dropdown list on the first page of the uploader, choose Events and Special Collections.
b) From the Sub-gallery dropdown list, choose Virtual Stamping and Scrapbooking Nights ~ it's last in the list.
c) From the new sub-gallery dropdown list choose In A Word - it's usually the very top of the list.
4. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your
image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid
typos.
5. Please do not combine VSN challenges...but you may combine any other challenges with a VSN challenge!
It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in
this chat thread to be sure your creation is seen. THANKS SO MUCH FOR
PLAYING ALONG!!!
__________________ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
Thanks for a fun challenge Jean! I got so wrapped up in my greens, that I forgot the sentiment. I'll put one inside. I guess "green milk" could be a refreshing vitamin drink! Fun challenge!
I'm thanking you all for creating with me and for your thoughtfulness in making your creations. See, we can do beautiful art without flowers. You all are the best!
__________________ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
Greens are so fresh!! So nice to see my grass starting to turn green, except that that means it will need mowed soon. :lolo: Thanks for the fun challenge Jean. It was a stretch!!
MAR22VSNC ~ Revitalize! ~ Friday, Mar 25 7 PM ET
