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Monday, March 14, 2011

Monthly Challenge Round II and a Giveaway

March Madness
Card Sketch Challenge
It's now the half way mark in March so thought we'd give you a re-cap on this month's challenge and share some more inspiration from our talented design team.
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The rules:
Take inspiration from the above sketch and incorporate the following game plan into your completed card using atleast 75% Imaginisce products:
1. Three Patterned Papers
2. Three Colors
3. Three Embellishments

And to add a little bit of inspiration, here are some more design team creations.
By Michelle Unruh

By Marielle LeBlanc


By Kim Holmes
By Courtney Lee
By Lydia Jackson
 By Keely Yowler
  Aren't they just the sweetest cards from our design team? And speaking of our design team, we have given them the hard task of judging each entry and choosing a deserving winner who will take home this wonderful prize package consisting of:
i-top package
valued at $75 including all accessories
or a range of popular collections to the same value
Upload your completed entry into the Mr Linky at the bottom of this post before March 25th and the winner will be announced on April 1.
Giveaway
Well we couldn't go without giving something away so who would like to give a new home to one of our i-rock tools and a nice little stash of i-rock embellishments? All you have to do is tell us an idea you would like to see us use for one of our monthly challenges.
Winner will be announced on Friday.

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68 comments:

  1. TheresaMarch 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Not trying for an I-rock...I just wanted to say how great the cards are..especially liked the "Bee Happy" card.

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  2. johnnysgirlMarch 14, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I love Imaginisce... would love to see some I-top challenges.
    cheryl
    c.antley130@comcast.net

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  3. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I would love to see you do a challenge using the Snag'em stamps I just adore those little stamps and you never see projects with them....


    Janie Boots

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  4. GrannyCharlotteMarch 14, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Would love to see something with the I-Top and magnet buddies. Thanks for an opportunity to win.

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  5. KathMarch 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I would like to see some challenges that would encourage learning how to place embellishments on a layout.

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  6. Ashly MargritzMarch 14, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    how about spring home decor challenge?? Love getting fun and unique ideas for fun little projects. But any challenge with your products is inspiring. thanks for the chance to win!!

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  7. Chantal VandenbergMarch 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    What wonderful cards!!! You know I'd really love to see a challenge using the little snag'em stamps... I have lots, and I need some inspiration!!! :D

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  8. Nicole DoironMarch 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love everything that you do! Your projects are always so fun and colorful! I do like double-page layouts a lot so maybe a little more of those? Keep up the amazing art!!!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    awesome cards....I would really like to see a card challenge using all the colors in the rainbow. Nice and bright.

    Happy Monday. ...

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  10. Renée StorchMarch 14, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Amazing job. I would be interested to see some projects using the i-rock tool and embellies....I'm totally loving the tool, but stuck for ideas!!

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  11. KimberliMarch 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Those cards are great, I love that sketch!!

    I'd love to see more LO sketches - I'm always working on my boy's scrapbook pages and need ideas for LOs since I have so many to do! So boy LO sketches using the i-rock would be even better, since I struggle to use it on their pages with them being boys!!

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  12. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    A scraplift challange?

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  13. debbyMarch 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great cards, I love seeing different creative ideas. I would love to see more with the snag-em stamps, I am addicted to them! :)

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  14. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft HoarderMarch 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I would love to see a "Taking it Outside" challenge. Something we can use to decorate somewhere on our door or yard.

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  15. BrettMarch 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I like the card challenges, and I would also like to see seasonal challenges. (Like making decor or items for a certain occasion!) Thanks!

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  16. GloraMarch 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Very cute cards. It would be fun to do a non-card or LO challenge. Thanks for the fun. Hugs- Glora

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  17. Debbie GarciaMarch 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I would like to see an I rock Challenge
    I would like to see Double Page Challenge seems like they have gone to the way side.?

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  18. Tami B.March 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I like to see "unexpected uses" for things. (Going beyond the normal everyday use.)

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  19. ShersL84bedMarch 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I would like to see some gel cards on your blog for your monthly challenges. I have seen a couple that I think are darling, would love to see a bunch of them.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  20. Melissa D.March 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I'd love to see a monthly challenge around a theme. For example..."Proudest moment"...."A lesson learned"...."Small bits of happiness", etc. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. MissyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I would love to see an I-rock or I-top challenge! Thanks for the chance to win!!

    melhorn_m at yahoo dot com

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  22. TonaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I would like to see some challenges on layering.

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  23. KhristenMarch 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I'll agree with others here, and say a project using the snag 'em stamps. They are quite adorable, and I'd like to see some out-of-the-box ways to use them :) Thanks for the chance to win

    kfossandfourgmailcom

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  24. ScrapycandyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Please do a wreath challenge..I love wreaths!

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  25. LaraMarch 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Love the cards! I'd like to see an iTop magnet challenge.

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  26. Got2BCraftingMarch 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    First let me just say, the DT is absolutely amazing... what an incredibly talented bunch of ladies, each card made me say "WOW!!". As for a challenge, I would love to see non card/LO projects using the I-Top i.e. home decor, magnets, hair accessories etc. I need some new ideas!! :) Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize package!!
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/

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  27. KathyMarch 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Any challenge from you guys is so much fun! I would like to see a challenge using the Snag Em stamps on a SHAPED card. That would be different!

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  28. María CastilloMarch 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I think it could be fun a challenge to do any altered item!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  29. Aimee KiddMarch 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I would love to see a tutorial on how to make the shaped cards that were shown from the Berrylicious Release Party Day 3. The frog and bee hive shaped cards were awesome!!!

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  30. RomyMarch 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I would love to see title/word challenges: givinng one word or sentence, that the readers have to make a layout with. I think that would be fun:)

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  31. LizMarch 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I would love to see a Flowers on a layout challenge

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  32. Kimmarie BakerMarch 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I would love to see an 8 x 8 layout using the Berrylicious stamps and stickers.

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  33. littlenMarch 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I would like to see a challenge using different card folds ie: easel card, z-fold card, etc.

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  34. Lucy NewtonMarch 14, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I would love to have the i-rock, and it would be nice to see more three-d projects, like gifts and boxes and such, Thanks!!!

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  35. MyrtoMarch 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    How about home decor items, although I always like your cards!

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  36. MandersMarch 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    A challenge for Treat stuff like co workers , treat bags, or cupcake holders anything you could make and gift someone a desk accessory for a co worker?

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  37. CarolMarch 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I would love to see a card challenge combining stuff from your stash with one new item.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. OliviaMarch 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I'd like to see a scraplift the person who commented before you challenge :)

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  39. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I would LOVE to see a mini album challenge! Your collections are so fabulous I would enjoy seeing how others incorporate them into mini's.

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  40. Heather (goldiecar)March 14, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I think a challenge where you have a list of certain items, and how many of those you have to use. Those are REALLY hard, but the results are amazing!

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  41. LizMarch 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I think a monochromatic scheme with one accent color, or a limited challenge would be fun

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  42. DebCMarch 14, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    These cards are beautiful! I love the layout alot. The colors are amazing the DT always seems to amaze me!! I would love to see a home decor item. Something that you could hang on the wall or a piece of furniture transformed with paper. I know they could do something that would blow my socks off! And I don't wear socks much!! ha ha

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  43. KathyMarch 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful cards! I'd love to see home decor items (like clocks, wall art, altered frames). Love all your products! Thanks!

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  44. BrennaMarch 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I would love to see more colour challenges!! Colour challenges really show everyone's total create power!! love your blog and thanks for the chance to win the i rock!!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  45. sucorMarch 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Lovely cards! I too, would love to see you do a challenge using the Snag'em stamps! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  46. Michelle McClureMarch 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    How about, "On your marker, get set, go!" challenge incorporating markers into the design. I got a set of copic markers for Christmas and am still reticent to use them.

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  47. st_mccallMarch 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    What great projects!!!! I would love to see the snag'em staps and the I-top bling used to create magnets!!! What a droolworthy giveaway!! I have been wanting to get to try this tool....Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  48. Jobove - ReusMarch 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    very goog blog, congratulations
    regard from Reus Catalonia
    thank you

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  49. LucyMarch 15, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I love your projects. So talented. Would like to see some layout challenges. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance. Lucy

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  50. EstiMarch 15, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Hi, would love to see a challenge using the i-top and i-rock with a sketch!

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  51. KateMarch 15, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I'd like to see making embellishments from paper - so we can all share lots of ideas.

    ** Kate **

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  52. carrieMarch 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Would love to see a ribbon challenge. Thanks for the chance...all the work is wonderful!

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  53. LesleyfromWIMarch 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Would love to see something with altered projects for your home. I am always looking for fun new ideas!

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  54. Jan GarberMarch 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    What about outdoor decor, like embellished flower pots, yard stakes, garden goodies? I can see gnomes and fairies dressing up many gardens this Spring!

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  55. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I think an I-top challenge would be great! :-D

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  56. Kelly MassmanMarch 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    How about an anything goes one page, scrapbook layout as long as it uses Imaginisce! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  57. Lisa PMarch 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I'm a double page girl and would love to see some double page layouts on your challenges. Love the inspiration!

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  58. fong33March 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I would love to see some ideas on what we can use out i-top tool for. Need some new inspiration for that tool.

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  59. Manhattan MandieMarch 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I would love a two page layout challenge :)

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  60. Auntie AngMarch 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    What about an Outdoor Party or Birthday Parties we all have to go and or do them.?
    Banners I know are rage but would love to do a challenge excluding banners and the rest of party stuff..?

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  61. Carol W.March 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I would love to see more layout challenges.

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  62. jeannineMarch 15, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Great DT cards...I just love this sketch and have been having so much fun with it!!
    I would love to see some altered wall art...especially with canvases...these papers are too pretty just to put away, I need ideas on how to put them on something special!!!

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  63. LorraineMarch 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    bring on the little snag ems would love some inspiration xxx

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  64. Larissa HeskettMarch 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I think it would be fun to do a challenge where we have to use atleast 2 Imaginisce tools, 2 paper lines, and 2 embellishments from different lines!! I think it would be fun to see how people use the different products together on a project!! You can choose your project a card, layout or mixed media!! THANKS for the challenge and giveaway!! LOVE IT!! Have a FABULOUS DAY!!

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  65. Lolô ArtesanatoMarch 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I posted my participation
    I hope you like it
    xx
    Leila

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  66. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I would love to see some 2pg layouts or a stamp challenge!
    kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com
    youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com

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  67. kirstenMarch 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Of course I would like to see more i-rock projects. =)

    www.scrapvenue.com

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  68. PamkMarch 16, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    i'd love to see some I'rock challanges on Layouts.

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