Color Me This, Color Me That, Spring Has Sprung, No White or Black

Challenge Idea Submitted by:  Stacey Hansen

Your challenge is to make a project without using any black or white. 

Then go to the eye candy (gallery) page, look on the left hand side of the page and you will see a contest block.  This week's contest is called No White or Black.  Click on that link to find out how to enter the contest.

During that entire week, all forum members will be able to vote for their favorites (you can vote for more than one) and the project that receives the most votes by Sunday at 8pm cst will be the winner of that challenge.  The winner will have their name and project displayed in a special place.

We will also do a random drawing at the close of the contest and one lucky contestant will win a $5.00 gift certificate to our store.  Please note that there is only one entry per person for the drawing even if you entered more than one project.

We look forward to seeing what all of you come up with!

Complete Rules:  http://www.vintageplum.com/forums/on_your_mark_get_set_go/weekly_challen...

How is everyone's week so far? Do tell!! 

Hey!! This is my very first "official" post as part of the DT on the VP!! Can I getta woot woot! hahah

Anyhoo... I have some fun news for you crazy cats! 

Let's all make altered vintage books next month during one of the Creative Cafes!! I am going to use the April VP kit...hehehe I sooo can't wait!!    Sound good? Or are you wondering what Creative Cafe is? (haha)

Well, here is a recap found under 'April Happenings':

- Tuesday nights we will be starting a new event called Creative Cafe. Every Tuesday night we will present you with a step by step project and lots of chatty fun! There will even be a prize randomly drawn from those who participate!

Does this sound fun or what?! (don't say 'what' or.....ELSE!!  )

So, go out right now and hit some antique shops!!!               I said NOW!!                  

Ok..well, it's 8:20pm my time..I guess you can wait until they are opened. heeeeeeeeeeee... yes, I am way too hyper to be having to go to bed in 30! 

First off...I did not have to spend over $6.00 on any one book...and most of the books I picked up were way lower than that. But, the beautiful green one, I did spend $6.00 on it. Here are some pics of books that I picked up on my antiquing ventures:

Most I bought were $3-4.  You will find ALOT that are over $25...and I would say not to get them! lol..unless you really want to and THEN I would advise NOT to alter them...and THEN.. you are back to square one! haha

I found ones in which I really liked the colors and/or there was an image on the cover that I wanted to showcase. Like the furthest left green one. I hope to do something around that bird on the front when I alter it.

The book on the right is the one I used to make this:

I knew when I saw this one that I wanted to use greens and oranges.

It is up to you if you want to add some cupcake liners. I only added two, but will probably add more this next round.

Please holla if you have any questions. I so hope you guys will join me April 28th.  And, I will have some vintage goodness to give away, as well.

Happy Wednesday everyone! Have a lovely creative day! 

B

Hi Everyone!

Our weekly challenge, Scrap Nature, is coming to a close.  Please be sure you vote within the next couple of hours (I am writing this on Sunday night) because we will be annoucing the winner soon. 

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Jenny

April is going to be an exciting month! We have so much planned!  Here's a run down of everything that is coming to VP :

- Weekly Challenges

- May Guest Designer Challenge

- April Monthly Challenge

- Tuesday nights we will be starting a new event called Creative Cafe. Every Tuesday night we will present you with a step by step project and lots of chatty fun! There will even be a prize randomly drawn from those who participate!

- On April 22nd we will be hosting a mini event for Earth Day. Join us for tons of scrappy recycling tips and prizes!

- Check the blog daily for tips, tricks and fun by our Designers.

And remember to stay tuned on April 1st for the kit sneak peak and on April 10th for the full reveal!