FINAL CHALLENGE: Challenge Twenty Two

Hello friends!

I hope this blog post finds you having a wonderful day. It is with a sad and heavy heart that I say we are closing the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge after this FINAL challenge. It was a very hard decision to make but one that Ka and I both know needed to be done. For those of you that don't know, Ka, the challenge creator was in a bad accident last November and since then she has been a whirl wind of craziness dealing with lawyers and insurances and coping with depression. As a Design Team Coordinator, I have tried my best to keep up with everything - the challenge, four wild kids, and a husband who travels for work, BUT I have been unsuccessful in doing so.

Ka and I both are so GRATEFUL to everyone who take part in making this challenge so successful. It takes a lot of energy to blog and we seriously couldn't have done it without the friends that helped get it started and the friends that are with us today.

Last but not least, THANK YOU to everyone that participated during each challenge. All of your creations were stunning and so inspirational. We loved looking at each of them and being mesmerized by how each of you interpreted the challenge and we cannot wait to see it again for one last time. You are all really talented!

So, for this final challenge, please use the challenge board below using three elements in a row of your choice. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

Avery Elle Penguin Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set

Neat & Tangled Little Santa Girl Photopolymer Stamp Set

Simon Says Stamp Furry Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some over-the-top AMAZING inspiration from our INCREDIBLE design team members.

Nora used the first column down: Bling, White on White and Scene.

Rachel was inspired by the top row across: Bling, Die-Cut Alphas, and Texture.

Varada created two cards using the second row across: White on White, Use Dimension, and Vellum.

Channin also played with the second row across: White on White, Use Dimension, and Vellum.

Judy used the diagonal row: Scene, Use Dimension, and Texture.

Thank you for joining us in our 17th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Wednesday, November 30th at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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Challenge #21 Inspiration with Judy

Hello, friends!  It's Judy here with a quick card to inspire you for the current Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #21 using this fun board:

This time around I played with the top row across: Home Sweet Home/Use Tiny Die-Cuts/CAS.

Fall is arriving here on the eastern coast of the USA, and the leaves are starting to change colors.  I was inspired by surrounding nature to play with my Papertrey Ink "Wreath For All Seasons" stamp set using some rich fall colors.

I kept my card clean and simple by using one main image, minimal embellishments, and a single layer of card stock.  The tiny die cut bow is from the Serendipity Stamps "Baby" die set, and the brown glitter paper really shines!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Wreath For All Seasons)
Inks: black dye ink; distress inks (Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Wild Honey)
Dies: Serendipity Stamps (Baby die set)
Paper: DCWV brown glitter card stock

I hope you've enjoyed my clean and simple "Welcome Home" card.  I really hope you will be inspired to join in the fun this week at Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #21, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

Judy

Challenge Twenty One

Hello! Welcome back to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! We are excited you are here and hope that you are inspired! For this challenge, please use the challenge board below using three elements in a row of your choice. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

My Favorite Things Stamps Warmest Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

Lawn Fawn Winter in the Park Photopolymer Stamp Set

Avery Elle Penguin Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some amazing inspiration from our design team members.

Nora used the last row down: CAS, Builder Stamp and Pearls/Gemstones..

Rachel was inspired by the diagonal row going from top left to bottom right: Home Sweet Home, Thread/Twine/Jute and Pearls/Gemstones.

Varada used the second row across: Specialty Papers, Thread/Twine/Jute and Builder Stamps.

Channin played with the first row across: Home Sweet Home, Use Tiny Die-Cuts and CAS.

Judy used the third row down: CAS/Builder Stamps/Pearls/Gemstones.

Thank you for joining us in our 17th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Tuesday, November 15th at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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Challenge Twenty

Hello! Welcome back to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! We are excited you are here and hope that you are inspired! For this challenge, please use the challenge board below using three elements in a row of your choice. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

Avery Elle Penguin Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set

Neat & Tangled Little Santa Girl Photopolymer Stamp Set

Simon Says Stamp Furry Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some amazing inspiration from our design team members.

Nora used the last row across: Puns, Sweets and Ink Smooshing.

Rachel was inspired by the last column down: Metallic, Monogrammed, and Smooshing Technique.

Varada used the first column down: Spinner card, Watercolor, and Use Puns.

Channin played with diagonal row from bottom left to top right: Metallics, Dew Drops, and Use Puns.

Judy used the last row across: Puns, Sweets, and Smooshing Technique

Thank you for joining us in our 17th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Monday, October 31 at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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Challenge #19 Inspiration with Judy

Hello, friends!  It's Judy here today with a card to inspire you for our current Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #19!  Are you enjoying this fun inspiration board this week?  I do hope you have found some time to play along with us!

For my card today, I decided to play with the right column: Birthday/Masculine/Use Packaging Goods.

I am always in need of birthday cards...coming from a large family and having four children who attend a lot of parties, I am always happy to have some masculine cards on hand.  I kept it simple by following a monochromatic color scheme; I do love blues and silvers together.  My packaging goods?  Believe it or not, the twine on my tag is from a comforter set from Pottery Barn!  That comforter was tied up in multiple strands of twine...and I kept it all for card-making purposes!

Supplies:

Stamps: WPlus9 (Happy Wishes)

Dies: Paper Smooches (Gift Tags 2); Simon Says Stamp (Stitched Circles)

Other: Silver metallic gems, Anna Griffin patterned paper, twine from Pottery Barn packaging

I hope my card has inspired you to play along with us!
Thanks for stopping by!
Judy

Challenge Nineteen

Hello and welcome back to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! We are so excited you are here to play with us! We hope that you are inspired! For this challenge, we added a color inspiration element to the challenge board. We decided instead of us providing a color inspiration board for you lovelies, we're going to have you pull out a color combination that you've been dying to try either from a magazine ads or a photo or if you prefer getting your color inspiration board from another challenge blog, that works too. Wherever it comes from, just make sure you share the color inspiration on your blog post & let us know that those are the colors you are using for your element. Please don't forget to use all three elements in a row for project. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

Lawn Fawn Winter in the Park Photopolymer Stamp Set

My Favorite Things Stamp Warmest Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

Neat & Tangled Little Angel Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some amazing inspiration from our design team members.

Nora used the top row across: Color Inspiration, Polka Dots, and Birthday.

Rachel was also inspired by the same row across: Color Inspiration, Polka Dots, and Birthday.

Rachel's drew the colors from this Autumn Colors Combo Board.

Varada was inspired by the first row down: Color Inspiration, Alphabet Stamps and Background Wash.

Varada used the color in this photo to inspire her project! What a beautiful sight! We absolutely love the gorgeous Fall colors!

Channin also worked with same elements as Varada: Color Inspiration, Alphabet Stamps, and Background Wash.

Judy worked with the top row across: Color Inspiration, Polka Dots, and Birthday.

Thank you for joining us in our 19th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Saturday, October 15th at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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Challenge Eighteen

Hello! Welcome back to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! We are excited you are here and hope that you are inspired! For this challenge, please use the challenge board below using three elements in a row of your choice. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

Clearly Besotted Flower Blocks Photopolymer Stamp Set

Avery Elle Whale Hello Photopolymer Stamp Set

Newton's Nook Designs Newton's Perfect Pumpkin Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some amazing inspiration from our design team members.

Nora used the diagonal from top left to bottom right: stencil, blues and greens, and texture.

Rachel was inspired by the diagonal row going from top left to bottom right: stencil, blues and greens, and texture.

Varada was inspired by the third row down: Back to School, Ink Blending, and Texture.

Channin played with the diagonal row top left to bottom right: Stencil, Blues and Greens, and Texture.

Judy worked with the middle row across: Friendship, Blues and Greens, and Ink Blending. .

Thank you for joining us in our 17th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Friday, September 30 at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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Challenge Seventeen

Hello! Welcome back to the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge blog! We are excited you are here and hope that you are inspired! For this challenge, please use the challenge board below using three elements in a row of your choice. You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the elements in your design.

You are playing for one of the following 3"x 4" stamp sets. The winner will get to choose the stamp set of their choice. If you already have all three in your stash, why not play to give one of these sets as a gift for one of your crafty friend? You can click on the links below to read more about each stamp set.

Clearly Besotted You're A Hoot II Photopolymer Stamp Set

Taylored Expressions Mixed Blooms Red Rubber Cling Stamp Set

Neat & Tangled Heart of Gold Photopolymer Stamp Set

And now for some amazing inspiration from our design team members.

Nora used the top row across: Window Card, Critter and Sequins..

Amina went with the third row down: Sequins, Thank You, and Fall Theme.

Rachel created this adorable window card using the top row across: Window Card, Critter, and Sequins.

Varada was inspired by the third row down: Sequins, Thank you and Fall Theme.

Channin played with the first row across: Window Card, Critter, and Sequins.

Judy worked with the third row down: Sequins, Thank You, and Fall Theme.

Thank you for joining us in our 17th challenge. Please read the "Challenge Rules" tab at the top of the blog to be eligible for the prize. You have until Thursday, September 15 at 11:55pm CST to submit your entries. We can not wait to see what you create! HAVE FUN!

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