Rachel's Mixed Media Challenge | AUGUST - Special Edition

Rachel Jefferies · Aug 2, 2023

Happy August to you!

Thank you so much to those of you who joined us for July, your pages were stunning. Watch your inbox messages for your participation discount coupons, I'll message all of these by the end of Friday. and congratulations to @quietgirl who was our random winner of the $8 coupon
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For the past couple of years now I have been celebrating August, the month in which I joined the Design Team at the LilyPad, with a special edition - designer hosted challenge.

August 2023 marks the Fifth Anniversary of me joining TLP Design Team and you are invited to join me this month to celebrate by sharing our craft, getting creative and getting another page scrapped.

Winners coupons for this month have been increased and will be available for 5 scrappers!

For a little fun let's continue with the theme of '5' into our challenge by creating a new page or project that adheres to the following recipe:

5 - (at least) Five different mixed mediums that you'd typically find on a mixed media background to create contrast and texture and a base for the rest of your page. I'll leave the choosing to your discretion but at least two of these must be paints or stamped elements or messy marks and the other three should all be different textures from each other. They could be items from the following list: torn paper or ephemera, fabric bits, lace or ribbon bits, messy threads and stitching, confetti or sequins, washi tapes etc.

4 - (at least) Four botanical themed elements, these can be present on ephemera, can be painted or stamped elements, they could be made from fabric or paper etc. as long as they are botanical in theme.

3 - (at least) Three dimensional elements of any type should be present on your page to add contrast. If you have chosen dimensional elements for the five different mixed medium requirement and/or the four botanical themed element requirement please ensure that your three dimensional elements are in addition to the others already chosen and used.

2 - (at least) Two techniques or themes combined from any of our past challenges from 2023 so far - Here's a reminder of the themes (Jan - Practise of building a page from scratch, Feb - multi-photo mixed media page, Mar - Recipe, Apr - Mixed Media papers , May - Shadows , Jun - Journaling prompts, Jul - Tips for creating Ephemera Clusters and using stamps to support composition ).

1 - (at least) One line of journaling or one title, or one word bit or one phrase or journaling prompt, a little something to help remind yourself about the moment or memory or your feelings.

Aly and Ann-Sofie from my team have completed example challenge layouts to inspire us!

From Ann-Sofie

From Aly

Challenge Requirements:

Create a new page that adheres to the recipe list above.

You'll end up with a page that has combined two different techniques from our past 2023 challenges to date and that includes at least five different mixed mediums, four botanical elements, three dimensional elements and a line of journaling or title or word bit etc.

Photos are optional and your background paper or papers can be of your choice.

Use at least 75% of Rachel's Product. Any remaining percentage must be product from another current TLP designer.

The product can be currently available in the TLP Shop or be retired products from Rachel or a current TLP designer.

Hybrid projects are also welcome and the same product rules apply. Where digital products are used in a hybrid project they must all come from current The LilyPad designers, and at least 75% must be Rachel's Product.

Upload your layout to the Rachel Jefferies Designs Gallery at TLP with your product credits.

For your challenge entry to be counted, you MUST upload your finished layout to this thread. Please link your gallery image to your post in this thread, as it helps us leave love on your layout (and validate your project).

No double-dipping… your layout must be created for this challenge only, no others. You must create a NEW layout for this challenge.

This challenge will remain open for the monthly coupons through 31st August 2023.

Prizes and other important notes:

All participants who post their page during the challenge month by the end of month deadline and meet the criteria will be eligible for a coupon of 15% off their next order (from Rachel's shop) of $10 or more.

FIVE lucky random winners who posts their page during the challenge month by the end of month deadline and meets the criteria will receive an $8.00 coupon for Rachel's Shop here at The LilyPad!

Complete ALL twelve of Rachel's Mixed Media Challenges at The LilyPad in 2023 for a chance to enter her Annual Draw. The first drawn winner will be offered a three month Guest Gig on her Creative Team and the second drawn winner will receive a $20 coupon to her shop here at The LilyPad!

In order to be eligible for the annual drawings for the Guest Gig or the $20 coupon to Rachel's shop, you will need to do the following:

Complete ALL twelve of Rachel's Mixed Media Challenges at the LilyPad in 2023 by December 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM PDT. (Featured Product Challenges and Hear My Voice Challenges are excluded from the tracker and annual draw).

Post the challenge layout in the appropriate challenge month thread for Rachel's Jefferies Mixed Media Challenges. We will keep an accumulative list for you in each month's challenge thread to make this easier. For example: Your January Challenge layout must be posted in the January Challenge thread and linked back to the gallery --even if you complete it in November, it must still be posted in the January Thread).

Complete your tracker form with links to each challenge layout by December 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM PDT.

Note: for the annual drawings, challenge pages will be accepted for individual challenges after the actual challenge month and the end of month deadlines have both passed.

In order to qualify for the monthly winners coupon draw of $8 and the participation coupon you must complete the challenge during the challenge month by the end of month deadline as stated in each challenge thread.

Find your 2023 Tracker Submission Form Here

Past Challenges are here: JAN 2023 | FEB 2023 | MAR 2023 | APRIL 2023 | MAY 2023 | JUNE 2023 | JULY 2023

If you have any questions about the challenge please tag me @Rachel Jefferies

Annsofie · Aug 2, 2023

My page with link to credits

ajm · Aug 3, 2023

quietgirl · Aug 3, 2023

Thank you for the coupon. It made my day!
As I try to understand the challenge, there are really 15 things I must include (5+4+3+2+1). Is this correct? (two of them {#2} are theme or technique)

Rachel Jefferies · Aug 3, 2023

You're welcome @quietgirl !!

Yes, if you scroll down a bit to the Challenge Requirement text I've tried to summarise your checklist / recipe / scavenger hunt . .

You'll end up with a page that has combined two different techniques from our past 2023 challenges to date and that includes at least five different mixed mediums, four botanical elements, three dimensional elements and a line of journaling or title or word bit etc.

So yes you'd have at least 12 things on your page + the Journaling requirement - that could be typed or it could be a word art type elements + the two different techniques from the past challenges requirement.

Hope that makes sense

Janisn · Aug 3, 2023

I put a layer of paint then stamped images, added fabric and papers then used impasto to smooth out and semi-cover the layers. Botanical are stamps, flower on paper bit, photo and a twig. Dimensional are the messy thread, scatter, twisted ribbon. Two techniques are (Jan) building a page from scratch and (Jul) using stamps to support. One line word art.

dotcomkari · Aug 3, 2023

Two techniques are (Jan) building a page from scratch and Feb two or more photos!
Thank you for the fun challenge

tanteva · Aug 11, 2023

I went with June & July challenges, and this is what I ended up creating:

AnotherAmanda · Aug 13, 2023

Techniques Jan & May

BLKinOR · Aug 13, 2023

Mixed Media Background: messy threads x2, paint splatter, paint swatch (bottom), paint (top), paper (R upper corner), stamped fern

Botanical elements: blue flower, green leaf under, white snowdrop, green leaf on left, green leaf springs above and below the title

Dimensional items: butterfly, ribbon strip, bow, pin

Techniques: Jan Build from Scratch & Feb multi-photo layout

Title: Not as Planned (list journaling and date below horizontal photo & title not shown to provide privacy for my friend)

chai · Aug 17, 2023

Happy Anniversary!

5 - (at least) Five different mixed mediums: stamp, cards, threads, paint, fabric. (So glad you said "at least"!)

4 - (at least) Four botanical themed elements: 2 flowers and 2 leaves

3 - (at least) Three dimensional elements: butterfly, flag, camera

2 - (at least) Feb - multi-photo mixed media page, Apr - Mixed Media papers , May - Shadows , Jun - Journaling prompts, Jul - Tips for creating Ephemera Clusters and using stamps to support composition ). I think I used all of these.

1 - (at least) One line of journaling or one title: journaling, title and word bits.

I know that right photo could stand on its own, but this is for my photo album and I already have plenty of pages on this location. It really is spectacular!

Pachimac · Aug 17, 2023

wvsandy · Aug 18, 2023

I used techniques from May, Journa Prompts and June, Shadows.

triplejdesigns · Aug 19, 2023

5. torn paper & ephemera, fabric bits, messy threads and stitching, sequins
4. Flowers, grass, leaves
3. butterflies, staple, flair
2. Jan, June, July
1. stamped journal prompt

trekmom · Aug 25, 2023

My Book Of Dreams | The Lilypad (the-lilypad.com)
darn, that took a while due to the fact that I was cooking eggplant rollatini as well.

cinderella · Aug 28, 2023

Happy anniversary!

5 - (at least) Five different mixed mediums - DONE: two paints & two beige torn papers, messy thread, confetti
4 - (at least) Four botanical themed elements - DONE: four dimensional & 1 painted
3 - (at least) Three dimensional elements - DONE: button card, reinforcers, torn paper with black lines
2 - (at least) Two techniques or themes - DONE: I chose January & July challenges:
Jan - Practise of building a page from scratch: DONE: no template, and also used rule of the thirds, stamps, collage paper, paint & scribbles)
Jul - Tips for creating Ephemera Clusters and using stamps to support composition
1 - (at least) One line of journaling or one title - DONE: journal prompt

RJMJ · Aug 28, 2023

This was such an interesting challenge...Creating to combine already completed challenges & much more specific items to include on your page...As,most of you know,I am going through a difficult personal healing journey [from my near fatal fall : broken neck : broken arm : now permanent neuropathy in legs & feet ] ...& then my precious,beloved, husband,of 26 years,Ray,got sick,fell in our apartment and ended up in the hospital...We found out he had terminal Stage 4 Cancer that had started in his throat & had spread to his beautiful,kind,loving,sweet brain...We were all devastated,especially me...It has now been almost 3 months...[on September 9th...it will be...]...since my beloved,Ray...has passed away...I miss him more with each passing day...So this layout is a continuation in the series of Grief layouts that I have been creating,as a means of personal therapy...

***Reflections About My Experiences...Going Through A Near Fatal Fall...& Grieving the sudden loss of my beloved,husband Ray to Stage 4 Brain Cancer...***

I guess the theme here,with this layout,is what I call "Embers"...I can only remember & feel the whole of our 26 years together...The good,the bad,the inbetween...well everything...How is it...that I'm supposed to figure out how to move through my thick,heavy,guilt...feelings of fear,deep depression & deep sadness?...I'm not used to being alone at all...26 years with the same amazing! man!...How does one move on from that?...& figure out how to be all alone?...I still can't really fathom that my beautiful soul of a man,my beloved Ray...has gone & left me all alone...He told me,almost daily,that we were gonna be together forever...[as it turned out...his forever...]...I still hear his voice...see his face...Slowly,I am trying to,sift through our Wonderful! life & try to either,give away,donate or vacate...some of his things...I feel guilty every time I do this...[and cry most often,after...]...but I know it is time to start doing this...I can only do this on what I call my "good days" when I somehow feel stronger...if only for a short time...& only a few things & then I must stop...because I am both exhausted & depleted emotionally...So...my layout...is my picture taken on June 9th,the day Raymond passed [created for another of Rachel's Monthly Challenges] but a different picture...& ties to one of the rules for this particular challenge...The "Embers" Theme...of our love,life,hearts,memories...I have tried to visually showcase some of those feelings...in this layout...These Embers keep burning strong in my heart & soul...& will,be forever there...As love never ever dies...Not real love,that is...His heart & soul will be forever : eternal...like those magic "Embers"... of love & life...that will stay with me...While I question why & how this happened?...While I try to figure out who I am now? moving forward...How much "Progress"...can I or will I make?...How many memories will I keep in my heart?...Will I always remember those special times spent together?...Our unfulfilled dreams?...Will I have the "Courage" to "Persist"...to move forward without him?...Again,I don't have the answers...As each new day comes...I delve into each one,as I only know how...Searching for answers...Searching for some peace...Searching for my now,uncertain future...alone...

The Rules For This Challenge :

5 - (at least) Five different mixed mediums - YES: paint,messy threads,confetti,sequins,stamps,stitching,5 yellow paper pieces
4 - (at least) Four botanical themed elements - YES: 6 orange flowers/6 yellow flowers/2 green leaves/2 brown/burgundy sprig of leaves\2 beige leaves
3 - (at least) Three dimensional elements - YES: 8 butterflies/5 family tree charms/6 hummingbird charms/1 frame/1 girl holding an umbrella\4 hummingbirds
2 - (at least) Two techniques or themes - YES: I chose : Jan. : Build From Scratch \Jun. : Journal Prompts \ May : Shadows/ July : Ephemera Clusters
1 - (at least) One line of journaling or one title - YES: 4 lines of journaling \ Title : Embers : written multiple times \ 4 extra words : Progres [4 times ] : the Courage To Persist [1] : Progress [1]

Layout : Created with One Collection :
Hear My Voice 14 : Aspiring : Digital Scrapbooking Mega Collection : Rachel Jefferies & Lynn Grieveson : https://the-lilypad.com/store/Hear-My-Voice-14-Aspiring-Digital-Scrapbooking-Collection.html
Font I Used : For the journaling words : Embers & Who : Quichflour Regular
*All the rest of the words : I used : are from the Hear My Voice 14 : Aspiring : Collection : [reworked by me]

Angela Toucan · Aug 31, 2023

Congratulations on your 5th Padiversary.
For step 4, I chose techniques from April: Mixed Media Papers, and May: Shadows.

nollipap · Aug 31, 2023

Happy Anniversary!
Step 4: I chose the May shadow technique & July cluster building

designbylime · Dec 5, 2023

I missed this one

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