As always our goal is to get you to use the image and word prompt provided to "open your mind", to maybe step out of your box or your comfort zone. Maybe the image is one you don't usually work with, maybe the colors are not "your colors". But the whole premise of this blog and this challenge is to find something to inspire you to create and if you are a little uncomfortable with what we offer...why...we LIKE that! Working along in the same manner all the time, is not a learning process...it's just a comfortable old shoe. When you face something that makes you uncomfortable or a little nervous, why then your learning senses are wide open! Mind wide open! :-)
And our other goals are to hopefully get you to have some fun, feel free, experiment, get in to your studio, take some time for you. You are as important as everyone else in your life!
Since this month is our Anniversary month I have something a little different in the way of a prize. Our winner still receives a free $20.00 shopping spree but I'm throwing a little something else into the mix. But my evil twin has stepped up to the plate and she won't allow me to tell you what until all the votes are in and counted. Bwaahaha! :-)
OUR ONLY RULES:
1. You must use the image provided in your work. The word prompt given with the image can be used in your artwork or not, it is strictly your inspirational tool along with the image.
2. All entries must be sent in jpeg format to shabby@lgschmidt.net and no more than two photos please. I reserve the right to display one or both depending on what I feel is needed to properly show your creation. If you have a blog or gallery address you would like to send to me, I will add a link with your image.
3. The contest ends midnight July 7. All entries will be posted July 8 ready for voting.
The first place winner receives a $20.00 shopping spree with free shipping at Shabby Cottage Studio.
Here is the image...you must use it...and the inspirational word prompt is Contentment.
Happy Creating!
Gail
13 comments:
What a BEAUTIFUL image!!! Ohhhh I can't wait to "play" and get working on something fun with this one!
Have a great day! :)
It's a year already since you started the challenges? Wow, I can remember you just starting this blog, you are so right time just flies when we get to have fun ;)
I hope to join in this time, I have missed quite a few.
Happy Anniversary and such a beautiful image too Gail :)
Gail,
This image is so adorable.. your images are always so lovely! I just finished a piece yesterday with last month's image! I just found it my files..better late than never!
wonderful image! Fraid I'm short on time this week. Can't wait to see what wonderful pieces are posted
Happy Anniversary Gail, I am gonna try this out too....Becs
Aww this is darling..I love it and will try to do this one...I know I keep promising...but have been a bit under the weather. heheh!!!
Hugs
Here's my entry:
http://joanshomestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-mind-wide-open-challenge.html
Hope everyone has a splendid weekend and a Happy 4th of July for those in the states!
Thanks for the great image and theme!
Oh my gosh how adorable! Happy MWO anniversary!
Oh My, I must get to work. Can I deconstruct the image as long as I use all the elements?
This will be the first challenge I enter so I don't know all the rules yet :)
Amada
So beautiful-I love it-it just makes me smile!
Yes you can deconstruct the image as long as we recognize that you used the image is some form have fun!
Cheers
Gail
happy birthday to Mind Wide Open! this will be my first time entering! nervous because all the entries are always so gorgeous!
Hi Gail, this is my first time to participate. I love the image. Here's my blog post, will send you the image.
http://bonniebluedenim.blogspot.com/2009/07/contentment-mind-wide-open.html
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