December 2022 Mini Challenge - SHINE

Hi Mini Challenge lovers! Welcome to this month's shiny Mini Challenge!

Word inspiration: Add the word SHINE on your mini projects. We need to see the actual word SHINE on your postcards, cards, tags and ATCs.

 HOW TO ENTER:  You can enter our Mini Challenge in our private  Art Cafe Facebook Group where you can now enter your project in the relevant album. Please make sure to add your project to the album so that we don't miss it when it comes to picking our winners!  

Or, you can enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminishine and #mtwminichallenge.  

As mentioned last month, we are excited to announce the latest issue of our new magazine - Artful Pages - which is a new way of looking at our challenges and inspiration, as well as being able to add more value for our readers which we are not able to do in our current formats.  Our latest issue is now available to flick through online just like a real magazine.  The magazine contains more about our challenges this month, plus DT inspiration, Guest Designer interviews, studio spaces and more!  Check it out and see for yourself - we would love your feedback!

Let's see what our lovely Design Team have created this month for our Journey prompt...

ANN CHUANG

Ann says:  Shine card for December Mini, I used Tim Holtz/Sizzix die-cut for this card. Wishing you a Shiny & Bright Christmas.

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ELLE - EOTC

Elle says:  Shine tag for December Mini, I used a napkin for this one and then diecut the SHINE letters out and backed them with some white glitter card. I added some greenery using a Tim Holtz/Sizzix die and added some berries and a pom pom ribbon.

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HEATHER MCMAHON

Heather says:  I used a quote from a song for my SHINE inspiration (an approximate one anyway!). In keeping with the theme I added a peacock feather to the top of the tag instead of the usual ribbon. I hope you'll join us this month!

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HEIDI MATTESSICH

Heidi says: My December Mini Challenge DT inspiration tag...let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

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MATILDE FAB

Matilde says:  I made a winter tag for the mini challenge with some positive quote - "It's your turn to shine". I used embossing powder and some of the stars are shining and glittering as well 

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RACHEL MARTIN

Rachel says:  Shine like a star!

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ROX BOYCE

Rox says:  I created a fun card using ArtStacks Deb Weiers Wonky Faces and a stamp from Visible Image.

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SHARON FRITCHMAN

Sharon says:  When I saw this month's mini-challenge, I knew that I wanted to make a tag and use the lyrics from one of my favorite songs by Collective Soul entitled "Shine." The photo is of my sister, Cathy, who is always shining down on our family.

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SUNILA MAHAJAN

Sunila says:  I made a card for the mini challenge! Let us all pledge do do what makes our soul shine. I think it's so beautiful to be able to listen and honour our soul. The card includes shiny textures as well!

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How to enter

The Mini Challenge runs in our Facebook group from today until the end of the month.

Or you can now enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminishine and #mtwminichallenge.  

Enter your cards, tags, ATCs and postcards ONLY!

You MUST include the challenge word on your project! 

*ATCs. or Artist Trading Cards, are small works of art,

about 2.5 by 3.5 inches or 64 x 89 mm.

You have until the last day of the month - to enter, so be quick!

Please read the rules before entering.

As previously mentioned in the Art Café Facebook Group, we have suspended all prizes until further notice due to the current world situation.

Special Guest Designer

One participant, handpicked by our Admin team, may be invited to be our Special Guest Designer.

Join our Facebook Group

Our Facebook group is now open!  Just click here to join our Facebook group! or visit our Facebook page to join.

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October 2022 Mini Challenge - MAGICAL

 Hi Mini Challenge lovers! Welcome to this month's Mini Challenge in this magical month!

Word inspiration: Add the word MAGICAL on your mini projects. We need to see the actual word MAGICAL on your postcards, cards, tags and ATCs.

 HOW TO ENTER:  You can enter our Mini Challenge in our private  Art Cafe Facebook Group where you can now enter your project in the relevant album. Please make sure to add your project to the album so that we don't miss it when it comes to picking our winners!  

Or, you can enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminimagical and #mtwminichallenge.  

As mentioned previously, we are excited to announce our new magazine - Artful Pages - which is a new way of looking at our challenges and inspiration, as well as being able to add more value for our readers which we are not able to do in our current formats.  Our latest issue is now available to flick through online just like a real magazine.  The magazine contains more about our challenges this month, plus DT inspiration, Guest Designer interviews, studio spaces and more!  Check it out and see for yourself - we would love your feedback!

Let's see what our lovely Design Team have created this month for our Magical prompt...

ANN CHUANG

Ann says:  I made a Birthday card using Distress Ink. I used a stencil to make the polka dot effect.

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ELLE - EOTC

Elle says:  I made a tag this time using recycled cardboard and acrylic paint and markers.  I found this anon quote online that I liked "You are made of stardust and wishes and magical things" and drew some magical black cats and bats on, finishing with some black netting.

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HEATHER MCMAHON

Heather is on vacation this month.

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HEIDI MATTESSICH

Heidi says: Where there is kindness there is goodness.

Where there is good there's MAGIC

Be magical!

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MATILDE FAB

Matilde says:  Hello! Here is my tag with the word MAGICAL. I'd like to make some piece of art work with energetic and positive vibes. I used some magical powders, LOL

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RACHEL MARTIN

Rachel says:  My card is all about magical love.

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ROX BOYCE

Rox says:  Spending time creating is a “magical” experience, a way to escape the everyday.

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SHARON FRITCHMAN

Sharon says:  When making my tag, I continued with the Halloween theme because for me, trick-or-treating was always magical! The figure of the boy and his wings are from the ArtStacks "All Dressed Up" and "Wings and Things" stacks. He's all ready to trick or treat with his skeleton costume and pumpkin bag!

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SUNILA MAHAJAN

Sunila says:  For the mini Challenge, I created an Index card with all things magical. The colours that speak to be of magic, the little fairy and the quote. I've captured the magical vibe of the universe on this one.

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How to enter

The Mini Challenge runs in our Facebook group from today until the end of the month.

Or you can now enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminiMAGICAL and #mtwminichallenge.  

Enter your cards, tags, ATCs and postcards ONLY!

You MUST include the challenge word on your project! 

*ATCs. or Artist Trading Cards, are small works of art,

about 2.5 by 3.5 inches or 64 x 89 mm.

You have until the last day of the month - to enter, so be quick!

Please read the rules before entering.

As previously mentioned in the Art Café Facebook Group, we have suspended all prizes until further notice due to the current world situation.

Special Guest Designer

One participant, handpicked by our Admin team, may be invited to be our Special Guest Designer.

Join our Facebook Group

Our Facebook group is now open!  Just click here to join our Facebook group! or visit our Facebook page to join.

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September 2022 Mini Challenge - SONG

 Hi Mini Challenge lovers! Welcome to this month's Mini Challenge in its new earlier spot! From now on the Mini will run from the 5th till the end of the month which will give you even more time to enter!

Here are the challenge details!

Word inspiration: Add the word SONG on your mini projects. We need to see the actual word SONG on your postcards, cards, tags and ATCs.

 HOW TO ENTER:  You can enter our Mini Challenge in our private  Art Cafe Facebook Group where you can now enter your project in the relevant album. Please make sure to add your project to the album so that we don't miss it when it comes to picking our winners!  

Or, you can enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminisong and #mtwminichallenge.  

Also please remember to add your country to your entry!  

As mentioned last month, we are excited to announce our new magazine - Artful Pages - which is a new way of looking at our challenges and inspiration, as well as being able to add more value for our readers which we are not able to do in our current formats.  Our latest issue is now available to flick through online just like a real magazine.  The magazine contains more about our challenges this month, plus DT inspiration, Guest Designer interviews, studio spaces and more!  Check it out and see for yourself - we would love your feedback!

Let's see what our lovely Design Team have created this month for our Journey prompt...

ANN CHUANG

Ann says:  I created a card for the mini challenge. I added a sentiment "every bird loves it's own song".

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ELLE - EOTC

Elle says:  For this month's challenge I made a tag using lyrics from one of my favourite Fleetwood Mac songs - Songbird. More photos and info on my blog.

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HEATHER MCMAHON

Heather says: "Sing the SONG in your heart'. I think we should all aspire to express ourselves as our heart desires. I used a character from the amazing new release "All Dressed Up" from ArtStacks. I love this expressive little guy!

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HELEN HOLLINGER

Helen says: My little ATC... always sing like no one can hear you! It's good for the soul!

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MATILDE FAB

Matilde says:  For the mini challenge I created a tag with the statement "They were ready to sing the new song". These two girls (from Tim Holtz paper dolls) are so charming and happy. For me they look as if they were dancers or singers in a cabaret.

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RACHEL MARTIN

Rachel says:  Can you hear the song in my head?

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ROX BOYCE

Rox says:  For the mini challenge using the word “song” I created a vintage inspired postcard. ” Sing your Heart Songs” is a layered postcard that certainly makes my heart sing.

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SHARON FRITCHMAN

Sharon says:  The word song brings to mind one of my favorite children's SONGS, “Sing a Song”which was sung by the Muppets!

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SUNILA MAHAJAN

Sunila says:  For the mini Challenge, I've created a banner style vintage tag. I've added musical elements, and used the word Song as well.

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How to enter

The Mini Challenge runs in our Facebook group from today until the end of the month.

Or you can now enter on Instagram by tagging us and using the hashtags: #mtwminisong and #mtwminichallenge.  

Enter your cards, tags, ATCs and postcards ONLY!

You MUST include the challenge word on your project! 

*ATCs. or Artist Trading Cards, are small works of art,

about 2.5 by 3.5 inches or 64 x 89 mm.

Please remember to add your country to your entry!

You have until the last day of the month - to enter, so be quick!

Please read the rules before entering.

As previously mentioned in the Art Café Facebook Group, we have suspended all prizes until further notice due to the current world situation.

Special Guest Designer

This year we invite our winners to be our Special Guest Designers. If you are one of our winners this year, please contact us for more details.

Join our Facebook Group

Our Facebook group is now open!  Just click here to join our Facebook group! or visit our Facebook page to join.

Feedburner Subscribe by Email

Google has made the decision to retire this feature, and so the Feedburner subscribe by email option is going away.  If you are already subscribing to our blog updates by email, don't worry as we have moved everything to a new service, so you won't miss any updates!  If you are not currently receiving our blog updates by email and you would like to, please click on the link below, to make that happen.   

To follow us on other social media, please visit the links at the top right of the page.

Engage with us!

Tell us what you think in the comments below!  Are you entering the challenge?