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February Challenge

"It's Embossed"

The challenge for February is called "It's Embossed. So you can use an embossing folder, embossing powder, or even parchment craft, which is a type of embossing. Any form of embossing as long as it features on your card or project. Please be aware that there is a slight change to the rules this year.

TO ENTER: Simply make a card, scrapbooking page or off the page project following the theme and give it to me, email me a picture or a link to your project. 

Competition closes at 12pm on Wednesday 26th February. Voting will commence at 6pm that same night and will finish Saturday 1st March. The winner will be announced on as soon as possible after that date.



THE RULES: The rules are very simple and are as follows:  
  • The card/project must be your own design and made by you. 
  • All entries must be anonymous - nobody should know which cards is yours. 
  • You can enter as many times as you like. 
  • If you hand me the card in person please put it in a paper bag or envelope with your name inside.
  • All cards handed to me will be returned after the competition. If posting your entry please include a SAE envelope if you would like it returned. 
  • Entering the competition entitles me to publish a picture of your card/project and your name on my blog.
  • There are two categories this year - an advanced category and a beginner/intermediate category. You can choose which to enter, but I will have the final say as to which category I think you should be in, based on your experience. 

THE PRIZE: The winners in each category  will receive a $15 gift voucher to spend in the store or goods to the value of $15, which I will post to you if you can't get into the store to shop. I look forward to seeing all of your creations.

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