A Place To Start: 2023

Monday, October 2, 2023

OCTOBER 2023 - ANYTHING GOES

Hello, Crafty Makers

Well, it is October and I eagerly await the onset of cooler weather. Some leaves have turned and it is just wonderful driving around and looking at all the gorgeous red and gold splendor!

This month our challenge is "ANYTHING GOES!" I hope we see some of those fall colors in your designs!

To our crafting friends in NYC, you are in our thoughts!

Our Sponsor

CONIE FONG ART & DESIGN

Conie Fong is a self-taught artist residing in California, USA with her husband, daughter, pet hamster, and fish. In her early childhood years, she was inspired by every kind of art and craft. She loved watching demonstrations by artists on the streets and at festivals and spent most of her free time perusing arts and crafts books in the library, drawing, crafting, and experimenting with her art supplies at home.

Conie first started sharing her art with the world by selling ACEO reprints of her ACEO paintings of fairies, mermaids, and kitty art on eBay in 2010. She was a full-time account manager for a University before becoming a full-time mom and part-time artist. She currently enjoys spending time with her family traveling, exploring the outdoors, and designing beautiful, cute, and magical art for craft and coloring lovers.

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Prizes -October 2023

Winner

will receive a choice of 3 digital images from

Conie Fong Art & Design Etsy store.

The Top Sprout

will receive a choice of 1 digital image from

Conie Fong Art & Design Etsy store.

The Rising Star

will receive a choice of 1 digital image from

Conie Fong Art & Design Etsy store.

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Use this code

OCTSPONSOR25

(enter as one word

for a 25% discount

Oct. 2nd - Nov. 3rd, 2023

Conie Fong Art & Design

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SEPTEMBER HONORS

"All That Glitters"

Playing The Twist

PLAYING ANYTHING GOES

DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION

Judy

Francesca

Helen

Our Rising Star Selections Have been Updated!

Please Check, Your Project May Have Been Added!

Monday, September 4, 2023

SEPTEMBER 2023 - ANYTHING GOES w/OPTIONAL TWIST: ALL THAT GLITTERS

Hello, Crafty Makers!

Wow! September is here already! School is back in session and some leaves have already begun to turn! Our optional twist this month is:

All That Glitters!

Use At Least One Glitter/Shiny Element

Challenge Dates: Sept. 4, 2023 -Sept. 30, 2023

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AUGUST HONORS

"Leaves and/or Trees"

Winner - 3 digital images

Viv

Hi, Viv, please contact me at cmalkah613@gmail.com

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PLAYING THE TWIST

PLAYING ANYTHING GOES
Carla

DESIGN TEAM INSPIRATION MAKES

Cass

Judy

María

Betta

Francesca

Helen

Kel

Chana

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💙DESIGN TEAM CALL💙

We need one more designer for our team. We are a laid-back, easy-peasy team, with few rules. Our challenges and sponsors are set for the entire year, so you will be able to create your projects in advance. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months. If you are interested, contact me at

cmalkah613@gmail.com. Please add APTS DT in your subject line. All skill levels and crafts are welcome!

Remember to check the top tabs - Our Rising Star Pages Have Been Updated!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Monday, August 7, 2023

AUGUST 2023 -ANYTHING GOES w/OPTIONAL TWIST: LEAVES AND/OR TREES

Hello, Crafty Makers!

Thank you for supporting our challenge. Your projects are so inspirational, and we are constantly amazed by your creativity! Looking forward to seeing your work! Have Fun!

💙DESIGN TEAM CALL💙

We need two or three designers to join our team. We are a laid-back, easy-peasy team, with few rules. Our challenges and sponsors are set for the entire year, so you will be able to create your projects in advance. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months. If you are interested, contact me at

cmalkah613@gmail.com. Please add APTS DT in your subject line. All skill levels are welcome!

Our challenge this month is generously sponsored by:

Our winner will receive 3 digital images

Challenge Dates: August 7, 2023 -Sept. 2, 2023

JULY HONORS

PLAYING THE TWIST

Jan R.