# 39. Make it Mono!!

 We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

This week's challenge is a little more challenging!  We are asking that you make it mono... Monochromatic, that is!  Don't let it fool you... Monochromatic does not mean that you can only use one color, exactly. ...  It means that you use one base color, then use more of that color in varying tints, shades and intensities...  Here is a sample of a monochromatic color scheme...

Clear??  Now, check out the samples the Lifeguards have whipped up for you this week:

Robbie

Amanda

Joni

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#38. He's a Manly Man

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

Is there a special guy in your life?  A father, a husband, a grandfather, or even a son??  Let's show them some love this week with a manly man card.  Make something masculine, and add it here... We could all use ideas in this area!  Here is what the Lifeguards did this week:

Leslie

Robbie

Joni

 

 

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#37. Black & White (with a pop of color!!)

We are a group of great friends from all over the place, who wanted to start a stress-free challenge site. This will be a weekly challenge, and there will always be something here for you to see or try. Individually, as designers, we may not all be here every week because we are busy just like you!! So 'take the plunge' when you can or stop by to be inspired, even if you don't have time to "play". Make sure you don't miss a week of inspiration by subscribing to our site on the right!

This week we are showing our crafty side using just a few colors.  We are asking you to use only black and white in your card, but then add in just a small pop of color.  We think you will love how this combo strikes a bold card!  If you are going to the Stampin Up! Convention this July, you may want to register for the swap that two of the lifeguards, Robbie and Amanda, have organized using this very same color combo!!  Here's a link to sign up for that swap:  Swap Link. In the meantime, get some inspiration with the lifeguard entries for this week:

Robbie

Helen

Joni

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We Haven't Forgotten About YOU!!

Hello !
We didn't want you to think we have forgotten about you - we decided to take a week off this week, so all of us could regroup and shift to summer break... (we have lots of teachers and parents among us!)...  Be ready for a brand new challenge next Friday, June 12!  We can't wait to see what you share! 

In the meantime, get outside, enjoy the sun, and make some fun memories (you can always scrapbook them later!!)

~ The Lifeguards ~