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From the results of yesterday’s challenge (see here, here or here), it’s clear that by choosing a theme (such a Halloween), and an item such as a card, you can still come up with a number of very different interpretations, depending on the person creating. That is what makes it so fun: imaginations can still run wild. For someone like me, who finds having too many choices overwhelming, a starting point is a definite help.

How is the second challenge coming along for you? This challenge will be harder I suspect, because for those who celebrate Christmas, Christmas means so many different things: winter activities, hot drinks and a roaring fire, loud family get togethers, with lots of food and laughter. Perhaps Christmas is a more contemplative time, where thoughts of goodwill towards others and peace on earth fill your mind. If you are Christian, Christmas may cause you to think deeply about the special birth that is celebrated during that time. Whatever your interpretation of Christmas time, I hope you enjoy the challenge of trying to capture it in your card. You may find that Christmas means too many different things to you that you have to make a couple of different cards to showcase these things. Don’t hesitate–go for it!

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While I was at the local dollar store a couple of days ago, I came across the following which I may or may not use for challenge number two (details here):

newbrads.jpgChristmas tree and “Just in case you forget what holiday it is” brads


There were also Christmas stocking brads but they were green and I felt I had enough of that colour already. If they had been red I would have grabbed them for sure.


Posted in Challenges, Materials on October 16th, 2007

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3 Responses to “Fulfilling the challenge”

  1. Sherry Says:
    October 16th, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    Those are so cute and I can’t wait to see what you do with them!!!
    You’re so right about the different interpretations…it’s wonderful to see how people think and how the mind works in what it sees!

  2. Emma Says:
    October 17th, 2007 at 4:59 pm

    I’m going to have to check the local dollar stores more often for craft supplies. :)

  3. Emma Says:
    October 18th, 2007 at 6:42 am

    P.S. I’ve given you a Smile Award!

    http://treehousejukebox.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/smiles-all-around/

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