Indigo Mill challenge for September/October

[SLParsloe]

Hi all!

We thought that this challenge thread for the sponsors was looking a little sad and forlorn, so we thought we'd bring it back to life!

So here is the Indigo Mill challenge for September/October - there are two elements to it, and both must be used on the same layout to qualify for the competition.
1) We want to see some nifty use of acrylic paint on your layouts.... and....
2) Some serious Alphabet abuse. Use at least 3 different alphabets / fonts on the same layout. It can just be a few letters from each alphabet, or complete overuse of alphabets.

To enter, scan or photo your layout and resize to no more than 600x600 pixels (same as uploading to UKS gallery) and email to designteam@indigomill.co.uk

Closing date is 9th October 2008 - and we will notify the winner and runner up by 20th October. (So we can send them their winning goodies!)

If you're stuck for alphabets, check our section out here (http://sfts.indigomill.co.uk/shop/category/alphabets/).... free P&P too!

Good luck! ;)

[scotgal]

nice challenge :)

[SLParsloe]

THank you! Hope you'll be entering!

[kikimama23]

Ooh I love alphabets! Must have a go at this:)

[gillsil]

Thanks for the challenge - I love paint and alphas!

[SLParsloe]

Yay, more recruits... keep them coming scrappers!

[tigerlady]

When I saw this first I assumed it was just for those on your October retreat but I've re-read now and see it's open to all. I'll have a think about it, thanks.

[funkyfairy]

Mines started now : )

[SLParsloe]

When I saw this first I assumed it was just for those on your October retreat but I've re-read now and see it's open to all. I'll have a think about it, thanks.

Yup, it's open to all!

[SLParsloe]

Mines started now : )

Thank you Funkyfairy, got the LO in the email this morning, fabulous work! Puts me to shame though..... if everyone else is this good a standard I won't do any more challenges for fear of embarrassing myself!!! lmao :P

[hennahana]

Finally have photos in mind now so will get started soon :D

[snappyscrapper]

Like the challenge but what to do.......thinks.......!!!:blink::P:lol:

[funkyfairy]

Thank you Funkyfairy, got the LO in the email this morning, fabulous work! Puts me to shame though..... if everyone else is this good a standard I won't do any more challenges for fear of embarrassing myself!!! lmao :P


aaaahhh thank you :wub:
Glad you got it ok, can I honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed this challange.

[cheekygirl]

OOO Just seen this I love a challenge ill try it tonight off to think :) :)

[snappyscrapper]

I've started...

[shazzapat]

oooh this sounds like a great challenge, not sure if I can rise to it but will try my best :0)

[snappyscrapper]

Mine done and sent thanks for a great challenge, I really enjoyed it.

[enchanted74]

Is this challenge open to international scrappers? This is a very interesting challenge and I would like to try it out.:thanks:

[SLParsloe]

Hi Enchanted - welcome to UKS!

Of course you are welcome to enter, especially if you have more piccies of that gorgeous bundle on your avatar! What a cutie!!

Look forward to seeing your work!

Steph x

[SLParsloe]

Only 1 week left to get your entries in!

[LydiaRebeckah]

Sounds really interesting, I might have a go at this!

[janetlinda56]

I might just get a chance to have a go at this !

[coxabey]

Is there anywhere we can see the other entries? Will try to have a go at this tomorrow...

[Jimjams]

Just mailed off my entry - thanks for taking me out of my comfort zone :D

[leanie]

Just emailed my entry to you, my first ever challenge, so hope that I got the right idea,
L xx

[leanie]

Have resent as didn't save the resize first time around - sorry!
L xx

[coxabey]

Quick question - do we have until midnight tonight to submit or is it this morning? I ran into some problems with mine last night........

Edited to add: well, I hope the deadline IS midnight, coz I have just emailed you my LO!

[Jimjams]

Well done - cutting it fine is normally my part piece :rolleyes:

[janetlinda56]

Is there anywhere we can see the other entries? Will try to have a go at this tomorrow...

We could put them in our galleries and link them here,

[leanie]

Good idea, would love any feedback on mine (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175655),
L x

[coxabey]

Excellent idea! Here's mine (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175710&ppuser=14177)(I combined three challenges in one LO.....)

[funkyfairy]

These LO's are great girls.
Leanie, yours made me smile :lol:

Here's mine :

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/data/2/thumbs/my_space_xx1.jpg (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175769)

Really enjoyed doing this.

[leanie]

These LO's are great girls.
Leanie, yours made me smile :lol:

Here's mine :

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/data/2/thumbs/my_space_xx1.jpg (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175769)

Really enjoyed doing this.

Thank you - am guessing the smile came from the journalling?
He really does have a personality of his own, he's a fighter - we got him from a Bonfire Fair and he was the smallest fish in a bag (4cm long) picked out by my son who was only 4 and we knew he wouldn't last - but 4 years on (and NO SWAPSIES, honest!) he is 8ins long, and every new tank costs us a fortune! :)

Yours is great - I never scrap myself but am considering a BOM and your LO has definitely shown me how important it is to scrap about ourselves xx
And I think you win when it comes to fonts there!

[leanie]

Excellent idea! Here's mine (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175710&ppuser=14177)(I combined three challenges in one LO.....)

Fab - and I wish I'd thought of combining...

[Jimjams]

Wow, some stunning work there - when will we hear the results?

[janetlinda56]

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/data/500/thumbs/STA71291.JPG (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=175459)
This is my LO.

[leanie]

Janet, that's come out really well- its a paint technique I've always wanted to try,
L x

[SLParsloe]

Thank you everyone who has entered!

Have just got back from our retreat weekend, so unpacking the shop and sorting niggles out, but will be judging these ASAP. Although if it's as difficult as the challenges over the retreat weekend, it may take some time!!

Steph x

[tigerlady]

I wonder how many people , apart from those who have posted on here, actually entered?

[leanie]

I hope there's quite a few - it would be a real shame if they'd revived the challenge only to find that people weren't interested!
Then again I suppose that there may be plenty who want to enter but miss the deadline, or are too busy to finish it (which is what normally happens to me - something ALWAYS comes up!)

[tigerlady]

Nice to see you back from the wilderness Leanie!

[SLParsloe]

Wow ladies,

You have made this one a really difficult one to judge!!

I'm uhming and ahing, so I'm going to have to call in some independant non-scrapping help... namely my husband, and tell him the challenge and see what he thinks, since I love them all!!

Will have you a winner tomorrow and don't worry, I have a demon challenge coming up next!

Steph x

[SLParsloe]

Phewee.... this was a tough one, honestly all the entries were fab!

I will put them all up in a gallery, but bear with me as it's only 3 per day!!

I really couldn't choose it myself, so I had to go to DH - told him the challenge and let him choose with his 'designer's eye' (even if it is just for websites)

And so (drum roll please) our winner is:
SHIRLEY YOW - the Simple Story of a Garden Chair. The crackle paint effect is fantastic, an inspired choice to use with the subject as it looks just like a plank of wood which was used for the simple chair. Well done Shirley....

Our runner up is:
HILARY BLUMER - with Ssssplash - We loved how the white paint looks like a water splash around the layout, it really brings it to life (and what are the little bubbly bits at the bottom of the photo!? Really interesting!)

Well done girls, please PM / email me your addresses to send your goodies to you.

Well done all of you in fact, I shouldn't be surprised, but I am with the top quality work I've come across! If you weren't lucky enough to win this time, keep your eyes peeled, I'm now putting up the next challenge, and it's mean!

Steph x

[Jimjams]

Congratulations to you both - very well deserved the pair of you :love:

[Mary Buttons]

Well done to you both the Garden chair one is amazing.

[tigerlady]

Thank you Steph! I've put mine in my gallery here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=176521&ppuser=18686)
Shirley- hope you'll post a link to yours so I can get a closer look.

[SLParsloe]

Thank you Steph! I've put mine in my gallery here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=176521&ppuser=18686)
Shirley- hope you'll post a link to yours so I can get a closer look.

Thank you, I can't work out this pesky uploading to galleries thing.... :angry: lol

[leanie]

Wow - well done ladies - they're awesome!
L xx

[SLParsloe]

Right, I'm now going to put a new challenge up!

Steph x

[tigerlady]

Right, I'm now going to put a new challenge up!

Steph x

***** Hovering in anticipation!******

[snappyscrapper]

Congratulations guys. Well done Hilary.