1,2,3 Challenge......

Where do I start???

Thanks for having a look to see what this is all about!!! I've decided to start a little something different ~ and really hope that you will come along for this exciting challenge!!!

The 1,2,3 Challenge is:

* 3 people choose a separate criteria for a layout - the first 3 people to post a message in the comments section will be the challengers

* The challenge is for EVERYONE to complete (including the 3 choosing the criteria)

* The challenge starts at the beginning of each month and entries must be in by the last day of the month (the earlier the better though - so everyone can admire your work and gives me the chance to upload in the special 1,2,3 Challenge gallery!)

* You can interpret any way you like as long as it includes the chosen 3 criteria

* You email your layout and list of products to me so that I can upload in the 123 Challenge Gallery for that month

* If you are on a Design Team or Owner and want to promote the website you are on you can include this in your description

* All online websites that would like to contribute in anyway (donate a prize?) will have their website linked to this site

* All contributor's that have a blog, if they indicate, can have their blog linked from this site

* There will be three prizes given each month for those uploading layouts - 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize!!! (Prizes will be uploaded to the Prize Gallery soon!)

* You can upload your 1,2,3 challenge layouts to other sites but NOT enter them into any other competition until AFTER the current monthly challenge has ended

***EDITED***Judging will be by Karlene and myself - so EVERYONE has the opportunity to win a prize INCLUDING the 3 Challengers....

To get the December challenge on its way, I am going to choose the first criteria, my 123 partner Karlene will be choosing the second and our first website donater, Kelly Ingram, owner of KitiQ will be choosing the third! Next month 3 of YOU will be choosing the criteria (the first 3 to comment after I announce the 123 January challenge!)

Obviously you have found out about this challenge through my blog Our Bright Stars and Us - a few of you will know why I named my blog this but others may not - Our Bright Stars obviously refers to my two adorable children - both children have Sri Lankan middle names - Chei Neelu and Harmony Zitara - Neelu means bright and Zitara means star - so you see the connection now???

So... my criteria is STARS - you can interpret using stars anyway you want...

I'm excited!!! Hope you are too!!!

Any questions or input you may have or donations for the monthly prizes feel free to email me ashanphotography@hotmail.com or Karlene kjfahey70@hotmail.com

Take Care and Happy Scrapping!!!

Love Charmane

Comments

[Karlene]

I choose RIBBONS!! More than one :)

Fantastic new site..fantastic new challenge. Nothing better :) C'mon girls.. who's next??

[Kelly]

Ok, my turn.

And Black & White Photo/s

This is really cool girls. Good job!

[VICKY]

OK I'm in........
Fabric
{is that right?}

[Narelle]

Charm and Karlene- I am so glad you guys are keeping together and are going to continue to challenge us! You work is inspiring and I am so looking forward to this challenge! Just got our family portraits back and they are black adn white and there are 3 poses!!!

[VICKY]

opps I was too late!

[Charmane Koch]

Sorry Vicky - you 3 criteria have already been chosen - I've chosen stars, Karlene has chosen ribbon and Kelly has chosen Black & White Photo/s hopefully next time :)
Love ya Charm

Hey Narelle - glad you're joining us :)

[VICKY]

oh yeah I was a bit slow, sorry......

[Jolene Pienaar]

I'm here and will have a go too! I think you girls are doing an amazing job too!!

[Liz]

Hey ladies count me in if that is okay?
I am so excited for you guys. Glad to see you are doing something different to the norm. GOOD LUCK GUYS.

Liz

[Raquel]

I'm in, so I need to make a page using stars, ribbon and a b & w photo by the end of December?? is that right. Congrats for starting the site charmane, kelly and karlene!!

[SamJ]

hmmm Count me in too
posted on Charm's blog LOL

[Mel Millar]

fantastic...

count me in on this challenge.

Mel xoxo

[Carolyn (caz)]

Count me in this all sounds very exciting

[Melody]

yep I'm in :)
is it a layout with all 3 or just one of the criteria????

[Karlene]

Hi girls..sorry I am late. We have had a blackout here since 4.30pm this afternoon and just got it back now.. tonight of all nights huh??
The response has been amazing!! So glad all of you are joining us in our new venture :)
Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with too and there are some awesome prizes up for grabs as well :)

[Charmane Koch]

It's one layout with all 3 criteria :)

[Shirls]

fabulous site and very interesting and fun challenge. i'm in:)

[Kelly]

Wow! What a fantastic response. Can't wait to get started on my page. :-) Fantastic job Charm & Karlene!

[Melanie Harris]

This sounds great girls.

[Jode]

Hey, Now I am late...thougth it was going to be later this evening! Bugger.

[Charmane Koch]

OK, Kaye is having trouble commenting so am adding her name here too!!! Thanks for joining Kaye, hope we can work out what's wrong!!! if anyone else is having probs email myself or Karlene and we will add your names!!!! WOW thanks for all your support girls - appreciate it!!!! YAY!!!! Love ya Charmane

[Danielle]

Yep, I'll be in it.

[julie]

Well guys this does sound like alot of fun. Got an idea for a page already.

[Michelle Winston]

Love to give this a go...great initiative girls.
Did post on blog, but wasn't able to visit 123 Challenge at that time. Anyhoo, I'm here now. MichelleW

[Karlene]

WOW!! What an awesome response we are having!! I am so stoked that you have all decided to join us :) And as Charm said if you want any questions answered just reply here or send us an email. Thankyou everyone!!
Take care
Karlene x