Belated Winners Post

My sincere apologies for being so late with announcing winners- I completely have been overwhelmed with a new position at work, and my crafty/fun time has been in short supply.  Nonetheless, better late than never, right?

The winner of Challenge one by random org is:
Susan Janicula!

Congrats Susan!  Email me at scrappypug@gmail.com and I will arrange to get your coupon for $6 to Floppy Latte Designs for you!

The Top 3 for Challenge One are:

Susan/Ike
Donna Mundinger
Blackdragon

Challenge 2 winner is drawn by random.org is:

Mary M

Congrats Mary!  Email me at scrappypug@gmail.com with four choices of digital images from Sassy Design Studios, and I will forward that on to our sponsor!

The Top 3 for Challenge Two are:

Rosie
Blackdragon
Olivia

Congrats to all our winners and our Top 3 Featured Artists!

Feel free to snag the badge in our sidebar to place on your blog!

And a big thanks to our sponsors and each of you for joining in our challenges!

Don't forget there is still time to join in Challenge 3 right here!

Left of Center Challenge 3 LOC theme and/or Ribbons and Twine

Hello!  Thanks for stopping Left of Center Creative Challenges!  Today we start a new challenge- for the next two weeks we want to see either your LOC creations (see rules for what LOC means) and/or use Ribbon or Twine on your regular, mainstream creation!

We are beyond thrilled to be sponsored by Rick St. Dennis! Rick has generously allowed the DT to choose an image to use, and we are also featuring some of his EDT team- you will see their projects below!

Guest DT from Rick's team Aletha

Laila aka Koneko

Carla using Sirena

Silke

Shelley

Julia

Vee  using We're all MAD here Cheshire Cat
 

Guest DT  from Rick's Team Hazel

Steph

We hope you will join us!  We would love to see what you create!  Stay tuned for a Winners Post coming next week - we will be announcing winners for the first two challenges.  

Left Of Center Challenge 2: LOC and/or Punch it Out

Hello everyone!  Thanks for stopping in to see our next Challenge- which is our second.  The challenge for this fortnight is to create something with an LOC theme (see rules for more information) OR use some sort of punched element on your creation- border punch, punched flowers, elements, etc.

We are so happy to be sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs!  Our DT was lucky enough to be given an image to work with this week- such a wide selection of themes and type!

One randomly selected participant will win 4 digital images from them!  So link your project up below to be in the running!

Here is what the DT has created for your inspiration:
Remember if you are using an LOC theme you don't have to have the challenge element in/on your project.

Shelley

Silke

Laila aka Koneko

Carla

Julia

Vee

Steph

Michele

Mid Challenge Reminder Buttons or Bows or LOC theme

Hello everyone!  Just a reminder that there is one more week for the first challenge here at Left of Center!  Challenge 1 asks you to either use an LOC theme project or create something with any theme as long as you incorporate Buttons or Bows!    To see what we mean by LOC theme, click here to read.

Be sure to link your project up on the Challenge post.

Here are a couple of more mainstream projects that incorporate buttons and/or bows:

Vee

Carla

Thanks for stopping by, and we hope you will play along with us!

Left of Center Challenge 1 Buttons and/or Bows

Hello, and welcome to the first challenge here at Left of Center Creative Challenges!  We are thrilled to have you stop by and hope you will play along with our challenges.

For help in knowing what we mean when he say LOC theme or mainstream, please read the RULES on the page above.  To make it short and sweet- LOC theme includes Steampunk  horror, anime, goth/emo, punk, edgy, dark, mythical (fairy tales, supernatural (vampires, zombies, ghosts, fairies, elves, werewolves, etc.) Halloween, and fan art.  If your project falls into one of the above categories- you can submit it as an anything goes entry and/or use the challenge item/theme as well.  The choice is yours.

If your project is more mainstream (not one of above- think traditional projects that you can submit to most challenges), you MUST incorporate the challenge item/theme into your project.  For this Challenge 1- it is Buttons and/or Bows.  

Each challenge runs two weeks, and you can enter any kind of crafting project- cards, layouts, ATCs, altered items, digital, etc.    Just link your project up at the end of the post (if the linky thing is absent, leave a comment instead).

Now, on with the show!  We are delighted to have Floppy Latte Digital Designs as our first sponsor!

They have a wide variety of styles and images-something for everyone!

Here are our DT creations for your inspiration- be sure to click on the name link to go to their blog- we have a great and talented team!

Silke

Laila aka Koneko

Vee

Michele

Julia

Carla

Shell

Steph

                                                                 

Thanks for stopping by, and we can't wait to see what you create!

Coming Soon!

Bi-weekly Challenge blog that allows/encourages all things Left of Center- Steampunk, Goth, Halloween (year-round), dark, spooky, creepy, anime, edgy, mythical (fairy tale,  mermaids, dragons, fairy, literary characters, fan art),  and horror, as well as regular mainstream crafters.

Each Challenge will have a theme, and as long as you project fits into one of the above Left of Center categories, you can follow it or not.  If you are more of a mainstream crafter, you must follow the Challenge theme.  It's a win-win for all!


Interested in coming on board as a DT member or as a Sponsor Coordinator?

Requirements:

*Three month-commitment with option to renew
*Comment on entries each challenge (numbers assigned)
*Visit the DT blog at least once a week to stay in touch
*Be comfortable with alternative images/themes, although you don't always have to do an alternative piece
*Like to have fun- and see the humour in things
*If English isn't your first language, be comfortable with Google Translate and have it on your blog
*Adhere to guidelines and deadlines for projects (one every two weeks- I am understanding if you need a break or get sick,etc. )
*If sponsors come on board- abide by their terms and respect any images we might receive and not share them.  Be able to use digital files for printing any images.
*I am looking for five or so designers and also someone to work with obtaining sponsors and helping ensure any prizes are received by the winner, request images, etc.

If you are interested, please email me at scrappypug at gmail dot com with the subject line LOC DT and provide a link to your blog and just give me a brief intro.   I am looking for five or so designers and a Sponsor Coordinator (you can also design too if you want).
                                       DT CALL CLOSED 


Challenge to go live  March 8!  See you then!