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An exciting new challenge for all my crafty friends!

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By sparklingblackrose

Good evening everyone, hope you are well :-) I am here to announce something new for my blog that I hope you will all get involved in! :-) I quite often make items which don't fit into a 'card or scrapbook' page category and often struggle to find places to show these in blogland. I thought I would remedy this by making a new two monthly 'Anything goes' challenge where we can all inspire each other with the different crafts we have been playing with! :-) So I mean jewellery, altered items, knitting, etc etc.

I will choose items to showcase on my blog throughout the challenge with a link to your blog to show the talent out there and hold a draw every couple of months of all the entries to win prizes-this first challenge will be sponsored by the wonderful Sarah Hurley-you can drool over all her lovely items at her etsy store here!
I encourage all of you to pop by each others blogs for some fabulous ideas, fun and mostly to meet other like minded crafters and hopefully make friends too! :-) My only request is you follow and link your creation to this post, visit each other and have fun! :-)
Please feel free take the badge and link to the challenge :-)



I have started this challenge with an altered mirror I have been playing with. Its simple really but I think very effective (but hard to photograph!) -I bought the Butterfly shaped mirror and used Opaque mint Stazon to stamp onto the mirror with some of my favourite Butterfly stamps! What do you think? A nice simple gift for a friend :-)

If you would like to enter please leave a comment under this post with your beautiful creation-I cant wait to see what you talented people have been up to! :-)

Comments

  1. Celia Harrington2 July 2012 at 19:51

    The butterfly looks fab xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Jane2 July 2012 at 19:58

    Elaine this is such a fantastic idea for a challenge & your altered mirror is gorgeous.I know a mirror is hard to photograph,so I bet in real life it is even more stunning.

    I have a couple of projects that I have kept over the years with best intentions of altering them, but I keep putting it off. This is the kick up the bum I need. Now, which one do I start 1st?

    Hugs
    Jane xx

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  3. Lou Fu-Fu2 July 2012 at 20:08

    Very nice! Be a lovely gift for someone. I love the idea of making something new and fresh out of something old!

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  4. Lou Fu-Fu2 July 2012 at 20:10

    http://scrapaholic-lou.blogspot.ie/2012/05/finished-grungeboard-duvet.html That's what I altered lately, took me ages but I love it!

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  5. Sylvia Anderson2 July 2012 at 20:11

    Fabulous gift for your friend & a brilliant idea for a challenge x

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  6. Caroline2 July 2012 at 20:20

    What a fantastic gift. Love it. Caroline xxx

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  7. Linda2 July 2012 at 20:58

    A fantastic gift and a brilliant idea. I have nothing at the moment but I hope to have something next week.

    Hugs
    Linda xxxx

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  8. Sonia2 July 2012 at 21:01

    Wonderful creations:) love butterflies:)
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  9. sue - bearhouse2 July 2012 at 21:40

    This is gorgeous Elaine and sounds like a great idea for a challenge

    Sue

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  10. Sandra H2 July 2012 at 21:50

    Elaine, your creation is beautiful:)x

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  11. CraftyLoops3 July 2012 at 00:40

    Now this sounds right up my street Elaine.....as we know my projects certainly don't fall under "card" challenges. Your mirror is beautiful too. Lee x

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  12. Choccy3 July 2012 at 02:01

    A great idea Elaine.. Good Luck with the new challenges.
    As you know i absolutely adore your mirror.
    Hopefully i will get chance to join in with them

    Choccy xxx

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  13. Wendy L3 July 2012 at 10:00

    Great idea Elaine. Mirror looks great. xxx

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  14. Cards Gifts and more7 July 2012 at 04:34

    Hi,
    Thanks for letting me know about this challenge blog.Your mirror is so pretty. This is what I created :)
    http://cardsgiftsandmore.blogspot.com/2012/07/water-can-and-seed-envelope-tag.html

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  15. Dips7 July 2012 at 13:11

    What serendipity, Elaine! Thanks for letting me know about this challenge and I am following your advice on entering my chocolate pillow case into this challenge too - http://www.dipsdesigns.com/2012/07/chocolate-pillow-cake.html

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  16. Ang7 July 2012 at 14:12

    What a great idea, I am sure your friend will love it I know I would :)

    Hugs
    Ang
    (Crafty Bloggers Network DT)

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  17. Dawn7 July 2012 at 17:20

    Great gift, love it. xxx

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  18. Kate M7 July 2012 at 18:13

    This is great you have done a grand job
    Kate
    xx

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  19. jane stillman7 July 2012 at 18:15

    a beautiful project and lovely present for your friend x

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  20. Viv7 July 2012 at 19:44

    Great mirror, not sure what I can show you apart from some jewellery but I posted that a little while ago hmmmm will have a think :) Viv xx

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  21. REVEREND SAMARA NAVI10 July 2012 at 16:54

    I LOVE what you have done! Elaine, thank you for mentioning it in your comment. You are a trailblazing artist. Thanks for that my darling! This mirror is not only the most original piece of art I've ever seen but gorgeous! Who would ever think of crafting on mirror - well, "you!" Smiles and Joy, Samara (www.samaranavi.blogspot.com in case you forgot!)

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  22. Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk)10 July 2012 at 21:44

    This is GORGEOUS Elaine! I have added your button to the sidebar of my blog to let more crafters know about the great challenge idea you have! As soon as I get something completed, I'll be back to share. Thanks for the invite!
    Darlene
    DAR'S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  23. Jan Hennings11 July 2012 at 12:13

    I just read Darlene's blog and saw the link to your challenge. Sounds like fun and I'll try to make something soon :)

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  24. Linda12 July 2012 at 14:15

    Hi Elaine

    Here is the link to my pots for your challenge.
    http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/plant-pots.html
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  25. Claire Newcombe12 July 2012 at 14:33

    Hi Elaine, thanks for your kind words on my project. here is the link to it on my blog
    http://creativemakings.blogspot.ie/2012/07/christmas-gift-box.html

    I would never have thought of stamping onto mirror, and butterflies are just delicate enough for it. Perfect.

    Claire x

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  26. Margreet13 July 2012 at 18:47

    Love this gorgeous butterfly project...thanks for your kind words on my blog and you can find my project here
    xxx Margreet

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  27. Violets Corner13 July 2012 at 19:57

    Fantastic mirror Elaine! Thanks for your lovely comment, here's a link to my sardine tin

    Love
    Maarit

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  28. Violets Corner13 July 2012 at 19:59

    Oh, click on the "sardine tin" and you'll get to the right place :)

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  29. Linda13 July 2012 at 20:31

    Thanks for letting me know about this challenge in the comment you had given on my blog. Here is my notebook http://kaartcreaties.blogspot.nl/2012/07/notitieblokje-voor-meester.html
    Your mirror is lovely what a great idea.
    hugs Linda

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  30. Tip Top13 July 2012 at 21:48

    Good luck with the challenges and thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! And here is my link: http://tiptoptoppers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/polkadoodle-challenge-28-olympic-theme.html

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  31. fatmonica14 July 2012 at 23:13

    It looks great-a lovely present to give.I'll try and make something for next time!

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  32. monique15 July 2012 at 17:51

    thanks for the lovely comment on my blog and love the mirror, here is my link
    http://phoebekattebeest.blogspot.nl/2012/07/project-3-for-stempelwinkel.html#comment-form

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  33. Kathryn21 July 2012 at 18:21

    thanks for you lovely comments, the mirroe is fabby xx
    heres my link to my entries xx
    http://muckypaws69.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/my-first-twinchie-and-first-fat-page.html

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  34. ChrisAndCat21 July 2012 at 19:33

    Your mirror is gorgeous. I love the shape and the little butterflies. Here is the link to my boxcard:

    http://www.chrisandcatpapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/birthday-box-card.html

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  35. Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk)23 July 2012 at 15:27

    I'm finally back with a creation to share ... more to come in the future! Thanks for the inspirational challenge blog!

    My creation ... BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY

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  36. cgl153923 July 2012 at 21:35

    http://christi-hicks.blogspot.com/2012/07/pink-hat-box.html
    This is the box I made for my niece.

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  37. Kay Dalton2 August 2012 at 20:50

    thanks so much for your comment on my blog i would love to enter this make into your challenge x
    http://pixxiwitchdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/morning-everyone-just-quick-post-to.html#comment-form

    hop eiv doen this right lol x

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  38. Rina22 August 2012 at 16:12

    http://scrapbookfashionistadesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/divas-by-design-dt-card-tiddly-inks.html

    My entry is here... thanks for the challenge..
    Rina Fashionista

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  39. Anonymous22 August 2012 at 16:17

    Hi Elaine, Love your butterfly mirror!
    This entry is for my son who has coloured in his T shirt.
    http://kittenkraftz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/toy-story-2-shirt.html
    Pearl x

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  40. Heidi27 August 2012 at 00:50

    hiya,

    My altered domino book thanks for suggesting adding it
    http://handmade-heidi.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/domino-book.html#comment-form

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  41. Karen C27 August 2012 at 02:28

    Oh boy..I'm either tired or my blonde is showing...It took me forever to find that I had to show my link here! LOL Here is what I created today
    http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/some-stick-pins-i-made-today/

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  42. mum of two27 August 2012 at 14:31

    I'm not really sure if I'm linking up in the right spot, but here is my project:
    http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.ca/2012/08/exploring-cricut-back-to-school.html

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  43. Beccalite27 August 2012 at 15:44

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  44. Beccalite27 August 2012 at 15:50

    Hi Elaine

    Thank you for your kind comment on my blog and for sugesting that I add it in here.

    What a brilliant idea as I quite often make things that aren't cards or scrapbook pages.

    I love your altered mirror it is fab.

    Thank you for asking me here is my entry:-

    http://beccalite.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/uk-craft-swaps-group-i-have-entered-uk.html

    Hope this works ok this time being my third attempt please delete any previous.

    Great Big Huge Hugs

    Becca xxx

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  45. ike27 August 2012 at 18:48

    Fabulous mirror creation :-)
    Here's mine using an old paperback book :
    http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.gr/2012/07/i-did-another-one-d.html


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  46. Gill McCall28 August 2012 at 07:30

    I am a little confused with this challenge as usually there is a linky to link up to. Here is my craft project link http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/create-little-light.html

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  47. Ellen29 August 2012 at 11:22

    Hi..I cant find the link to this challenge..but here is the directly link..stiching!:) http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eWcZJJDE4Q0/UD3XD8-BNYI/AAAAAAAAFuU/PEthbZljXFI/s640/DSCF5635.JPG
    Hugs, ellen

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  48. lalkygirl30 August 2012 at 17:14

    here is my link to enter your challenge
    http://lalkygirl-my-creative-place.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/vintage-challenge-at-digi-doodle-shop.html
    tracey x

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  49. Viv's Visuals30 August 2012 at 20:24

    Here's my project!

    http://vivsvisuals.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/anything-but-card-and-back-to-messy.html

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  50. Lorraine31 August 2012 at 11:01

    How great to have a challenge blog for something other than cards. WTG! and good luck.

    HERE'S MY ENTRY

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  51. ChrisAndCat3 September 2012 at 20:50

    Thanks for your comments on my lantern. I would love to enter it for this challenge. Here is the link:

    http://chrisandcatpapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/poinsettia-wreath.html

    No idea why it is showing the link as poinsettia wreath - its a lantern and is called Christmas Lantern! Anyway that will bring up the correct thing!

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  52. Anonymous6 September 2012 at 21:03

    Hi Elaine, here is a new project done by my children and myself.
    http://kittenkraftz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/tile-painting.html
    Love Pearl x

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  53. Lorraine12 September 2012 at 12:24

    When does this end?

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  54. Lorraine12 September 2012 at 14:29

    Thanks for answering. :o)

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  55. Dana13 September 2012 at 22:56

    Thanks for making this available!! Here's mine:
    http://danasinspirations.blogspot.com/2012/09/chest-of-drawers_13.html

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  56. Rina17 September 2012 at 23:23

    My entry...
    http://scrapbookfashionistadesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/fashionista-challenge-7-lotv-christmas.html#comments

    Thanks so much...
    R Meyers

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  57. blackdragon18 September 2012 at 21:12

    http://lynsblogger.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/late-posting-smudgy-antics-macabre.html#comment-form

    Mines a little curio cupboard....i like challenges where it doesnt have to be a card...BDx

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  58. Glo19 September 2012 at 18:36

    This is mine! http://scrapandcard.blogspot.it/2012/09/una-cornice-estiva.html

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  59. Dots Dabbles23 September 2012 at 00:38

    WOW, such a wonderful butterfly mirror! I have an entry for you
    http://rexbythesea.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=fFEI8jkBAAA.ojeg2dQZUK-aUwmr8wT6nQ.0hjMnaOmAf0GssDPrhPI_g&postId=4311423979551159609&type=POST

    It's an altered block of wood.
    Off to have a look at the other gorgeous creations...
    Dot x

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