Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge 2

All details can be found on this page on my Challenge Info page, and below the Mr. Linky in this post.

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CLEARLY DELIGHTFUL BLOG CHALLENGE #2

(use keyword CDBC2)

TO BE A PARTICIPANT do the following 4 things (super easy stuff!):

1. Follow the challenge theme with a project or card --The theme is DUCKS!  Create any NEWLY posted card or project using a duck stamp, image, or other paper crafted or drawn duck.
2. Post MUST be dated within the time frame of the challenge.  Please, no past creations, create something new 
3. Use Mr. Linky Widget to share your creation post (direct link to actual post)
4. Leave a comment on THIS challenge post.

*****Entries due by February 19, 2010*****

Entries put into Mr. Linky must be direct links to the actual post of your duck project, thanks!  Any link in Mr. Linky that does not follow the challenge theme will be disqualified from the drawing. This includes home page links.

ALL participants will automatically be emailed the Digital Image BELOW in a .png file format, unless your comment specifies you need another format.

Fuzzy Ducky

If you are new to Digital Images and how to use them, I created a beginners guide to them HERE if you want to check it out.

THIS CHALLENGE COMPLETE GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS

1. The challenge will be to create something NEW (card, scrap page, treat box, purse... anything!) using the CHALLENGE THEME.  Themes will vary each month... ANY stamps can be used, ANY materials can be used!  You just have to follow the THEME.
2. Challenge is open for 2 weeks, and the last day for entries is the 19th.
3. EVERY participant will receive a FREE Clearly Delightful Digital image of the Month that I have drawn JUST for the participants of this challenge.  Once the challenge is over, this image will no longer be available through my blog….so if you want this adorable image for free…..enter quickly! **(please read the important copyright and security notice HERE and at the bottom of this post)**
4. You may enter twice, but you must create one item for each entry.  You may use the Bunny Wabbit free digital image for the second entry, if you wish, but it is not required.
5. There will be ONE randomly selected participant who will win a Blog Candy of at least $25 worth of NEW card making/scrapping supplies, shipped directly to the randomly selected winner of the challenge.  This month the product is valued at $39 retail!!!  Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the blog candy you could win.
   

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Winner notification:

• The one winner is announced on the 20th of each month.
• All participants will automatically be emailed the FREE digital image, along with a copyright notice.  I will check for participants every other day and email directly with a .png file format of the Clearly Delightful Digi Image of the Month.  If you need a different file format, let me know in your blog comment.

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The Blog Candy that ONE randomly selected participant will receive is pictured below.

Contents:

• 1 - 6x6 Basic Grey Lemonade paper pad
• 1 - 6x6 basic grey JuneBug paper pad
• 1 - 6x6 basic grey Nook & Pantry paper pad
• 2 - packs of coordinating painted brads
• 1 - pack of coordinating buttons
• 3 - bottles of Stickles in coordinating colors

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BELOW you will find some inspiration using the Digital Image of the Month by the Clearly Delightful Challenge Designers.

MY CARD:

RECIPE:

• IMAGE: Fuzzy Ducky by Clearly Delightful Designs
• CS/PAPER: watercolor, pumpkin, basic grey porcelain and marrakech
• INK: Tombow markers 526, 977, 991, 946
• ACCENTS/TOOLS: Nestabilities Labels 4 dies, waterbrush, sewing machine, basic grey button, PTI  ribbon, SU felt flowers, copper brads

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SUE

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TRICIA

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PAT

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MARY

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CARLA

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GEORGIA

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I look forward to seeing your creations. 

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR VISITING!

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**By participating in this challenge and upon receiving the FREE image I send you, you agree to use it only for personal use, and not sell or freely redistribute it electronically, in printed form, or in the form of clear or rubber stamps.

You may sell your projects using a colored in Clearly Delightful Digital Image, as long as the signature initials are still with the image.

Thank you!**

Comments

[Brenda]

Thank you for a great challenge!!! Your duck is so adorable!!! The DT did an amazing job with their samples!

[Lori Garrison]

Laurie, your duck is SO cute! I had to get a card made to get this sweet little guy! AND I see that you have digis for sale. How did I miss that? Off to check them out!

[Linda Payne]

so glad I found your site through Selma and Geri...that little duck image is just adorable! your team's cards are amazing! Will be back!!!

[Cindy F.]

What a cute duck! I love feeding the ducks at the park down the street from me and this duck reminds me of that. I can't wait for Spring!

[geri]

Hi, thank you for the adorable image I just love it! I made another card just so could use it!!

[Stacy S.]

Great card! I went through my stamps and found a duck! The link is coming soon!

[geri]

I love your duck image and I finally found a stamp with a duck. I just entered my card with Mr. Linky Hope I did this right and Thanks for the fun challenge.

[Suzanne Cimini]

Another great image! This is so CUTE! I am off to make my card for the challenge. Thanks!

[Sheila D]

Fun challenge. Had a good time with this one. The DT did an awesome job.

[Elizabeth]

Thanks for sharing the beautiful inspiration from the DTs, I had fun coming up with my duck card.

[HEIDI BRAWLEY]

Posted my card!! OMG! Your duck and card are Gorgeous looking!!!! ~Heidi Brawley

[Brandy Jarvis]

THANKS FOR HOSTING THIS GREAT CHALLENGE! SUPER CUTE DIGI! CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY WITH IT!

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I love the fuzzy ducky! Great challenge and beautiful blog!
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[Deby Richards]

Thanks for the challenge, i really love your ducky he is soooo cute

[Selma]

Laurie thank you for sending me the free fuzzy duck digi. This is such an adorable image. I really love your work. I just entered another card using this image. Thanks again.

[Selma]

All your samples are so cute. I didn't have a duck stamp so was happy to see a free digi so I could create a card for this challenge. Thanks.

[Yvonne]

#2nd Entry -

I loved the free fuzzy duck image so much, I couldn't resist creating with him straight away when I received him.

Thanks so much Laurie.

[Yvonne]

I love your images and this little fuzzy duckling is just so cute. Thanks for sharing him with us.

[K. Joy]

I entered my card! Thanks for making the free duck image... I was low on ideas!! :) Love the realistic duck image for this month!!

[terriavidreader]

Great card examples! So cute. And thanks in advance for the image!

[Stacie]

LOL! Your going to think I'm silly but you will have to see my creation...not sure if it is a duck or chic but I think a baby duck! Atleast I hope!
I would like the png file but was wondering if you could also send a jpg.
Thanks!
-Stacie

[Cheryl (Shestamps) for Liz DD]

My 8-yr old daughter made a card for your challenge. (listed above as Liz daughter of Shestamps)

We both adore the ducky image you created.

Thank you!

[sue morris]

What an awesome card laurie! I love all the different elements and your coloring is da bestest!!

[Georgia Ehrmann]

your ducky is so beautifully colored Laurie... You are so very talented! He looks so real, like I could just scoop him up right into my arms! Thank you for the great digital image, it was fun creating with it!

[Christi Bryant]

Your ducky is so cute! You have an amazing talent for coloring so beautifully! It was fun to create with my new "your my peep" stamp! Thanks for the inspiration and chance at the blog candy!