Challenge Hunt ATART February 24-27

[sniisk]

Here we go again! This will be the official thread for the Challenge Hunt (ATART) on February 24-27.

A list of special supplies you will need if you want to complete all the tasks:
one tool (anything suitable for art)
buttons/stapler/brads/eyelets/ribbons/puzzle piece etc.
yarn and fabric
alphabet stickers or numbers
5 exactly the same postage stamps
postage stamps from different countries
washi tape
goofy eyes
doily


I don't list any obvious items as normal papers, pens, scissors etc. You can use mostly whatever you have but some tasks are more limited.

Sniisk is hosting and counting points. If you have questions, please put them in the thread. Answering PMs may take longer. Other members may answers to your question faster than me (because of the timezones).

Start and end times: When ever it is starting to be Thursday in NZ. It is Wednesday afternoon in Europe and Wednesday morning in the US. You can start when you see the tasks. This a-thon will end when it will look like Monday on the last timezone = when it is midnight in GMT -12. I will inform about the times in the thread. How ever, you cannot start officially before you see the tasks so no need to stress about it.

Here are some tips and "vocabulary" when checking the tasks: A creation means anything that you make. It does not need to be an ATC if not specified in the task. Anything handmade goes well and it doesn't need to be available for trade. Also, the media is free as long as not mentioned in the task. A card means an ATC, a chunky book page, an inchie or anything that can be called as a card.

Because we are creating different sizes and forms of art here, it may be useful to inform others if it is an ATC, inchie, chunky etc. so we know the size.

Very important: Mention the task (both the number and description so I won't miss it) you have completed when posting a picture. You can count max three tasks in one creation but remember to mention all of them.

I will make marks in the thread to show you when I have counted points so far. When you see the mark, you know that I'm not going to look back anymore. If you change anything in your earlier posts, remember to send a message after that.

1 point per task if nothing else mentioned. Total 100 points. You can get points from one task once only.

If you do not understand a task, please ask. We all are happy to help. Don't take tasks too seriously. Everything goes as long as you can keep some kind of connection to the original task.

TASKS ARE IN THE NEXT POST

And remember, of course you can join this a-thon even if you don't join the hunt!

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General a-thon info (for all ATARTs)

What IS an ATART?
It’s an All Types of ART marathon where you can create art, made over the same time in each time zone. This thread is going to be our crafting room.

HOW IT WORKS:
Start creating art when it's time to start, then upload your lovely creations to your Athon gallery and post to the thread. Trading and chatting are going on all the time.
After all the trading is done move your creations OUT of the Athon Gallery and into their correct Galleries - 'Available ATCs' or 'Mail Art'

HOW TO ASK FOR A TRADE:
When you find a piece of art you would like to trade, please SEND A PERSONAL MESSAGE (PM) to that person asking for a trade. Please DO NOT post requests for trades to the thread. It can get way too confusing.

Note: If you do make a trade, please be sure to send to your trade partner within two weeks. If you’re running late, communicate!

WANT TO COMPLIMENT AN ARTIST:
And you will… remember you can click the You Rock button and leave it there or just simply click Like button.

HOW TO POST YOUR ART TO THE THREAD:

From your atcsforall.com gallery:
It’s easiest to have two windows open.
1) Go to your gallery and copy the image location
2) Go to your post and paste the copied text
3) and then you're done.

Remember that images from the gallery can be small, medium or large. Find the word in the address and change it to the size you want.

From your computer:
1. Click POST REPLY at the bottom of the messages screen. Above the message box, click the paperclip next to the smiley face. Then upload as usual. This will upload your picture as a thumbnail.
2. If you go into the Quick Reply box at the bottom of the messages screen, click GO ADVANCED and you will get the paperclip above the message box.

NEW TO A-THONS?
If you have any questions at all, feel free to pm me or post your questions to the thread. We have a lot of experienced art-a-thoners who are more than willing to help those of you new to this craziness.

[sniisk]

TASKS:

1) every day you post a new creation in the thread (1p/day = max 4p)
2) make a trade (up to 3 trades, 1p/trade = max 3p, name the trader)
3) give reputation points to five people (remember to tell when you have done it)
4) theme: woodland creatures. foxes, rabbits, bears, deer etc. (1p/card, up to 4 different animals = max 4p)
5) use the same postage stamp in different cards (1p/card = min 2p, max 5p)
6) theme: in the water
7) use one of your oldest tools when making an ATC and show also the tool
8) theme: spring holidays (1p/holiday, max 3p)
9) invite someone to join the fun (tell us who did you invite)
10) use mostly color orange only
11) theme: Latvia
12) make a card that has at least three items from the list: button, staple, brad, eyelet, ribbon, puzzle piece, key, "diamond"
13) things that keep you warm in winter (1p/card, up to 3 different things = max 3p)
14) zentangle / doodles as a part of a card
15) theme: poppies
16) use yarn and fabric in your creation
17) theme: taxi cabs
18) use alphabet stickers or numbers
19) make cards with complimentary colors (purple/yellow; orange/blue; green/red, etc.), (2p/pair or 1p/card, max 6p)
20) use word "spring" in your card
21) selfportrait (does not need to be very looklike )
22) we will always remember: show something about one of our earlier members who you miss (your new card/their old card/photo/anything) (2p)
23) make an ATCoin (1p/coin, max 4p)
24) list three random words in one post (no other text except this task number)
25) make an ATC where you use three words from someone's post related to the previous task) (2p)
26) use the same postage stamp theme from two countries on the same card
27) theme: food & drink
28) make a chunky book page with wings on it (2p)
29) theme: Brazil
30) make a paperflower (no more exact requirements) and use it as a part of your creation
31) theme: nose
32) show something personal / your daily life in a creation
33) make a card which have an animal made of paper pieces
34) show an old tradition in a card
35) theme: Scotland
36) show something from an Asian country in your card (1p/card, up to 4 different countries = max 4p)
37) use washi tape
38) theme: insects (1p/card, up to 4 different insects = max 4p)
39) interprete a love song in your card
40) show somehow the weather of your area in your creation
41) use goofy eyes in your creation (moving or still)
42) theme: seal
43) add a twinchie to an ATC
44) use a postage stamp and include a background picture from that country
45) theme: tea time (1p/card, max 4 cards)
46) use a quote in your card
47) theme: pandemic pleasures (what fun things do/did you do when isolating?)
48) include something hand drawn in your card
49) punch a hole and add an embellishment to your creation
50) theme: night
51) something stamped in your creation
52) theme: candle
53) turn an ATCoin into a "snowglobe" - (add some snow or glitter and a base)
54) flip it over, use the backside of something in your card
55) use doily as a part of your card
56) create a serie of ATCs (up to 5 cards) so that the cards work separately but also form a bigger picture together (1p/card = min 2p, max 5p)
57) use at least three heart shaped items in your creation
58) use something transparent in your creation
59) include a vase with flowers and something surprising in your creation
60) theme: not so well known sign/logo

[sniisk]

How to complete the task #25? I have collected here all given words (in the task #24).

1. snuggle, team, observer (given by CastleQueen5)

2. soulmate, circle, heavenly (given by nanvan)

3. exciting, overwhelming, hungry (given by mrubyjean)

4. fruit, owl, skate (given by chaosatlanta)

5. tea, bookmark, scandal (given by somnia)

6. glitter, uncertain, rappel (given by LuAnnP)

7. sleep, serenity, criminal (given by Beverley)

8. past, present, future (given by CynthiaSillitoe)

9. tutu, sunshine, hummingbird (given by HHC)

10. cat, daffodil, star (given by StitchinWitch)

11. big, little, red (given by Donnacr)

12. illusion, kerfuffle, flamingo (given by Haagmm)

13. dragonfly, marsh, cattails (given by Seascape131)

14. dog, turtle, sailboat (given by jo.on.the.go)

15. rock, paper, scissors (given by fundygirl)

[dsign49]

I am bookmarking this.

[Donnacr]

Woo hoo!!! Can't wait. I LOVE these Challenges - you always find at least 1 task that is way out of my comfort zone and challenges me to try something new.

[somnia]

I’ve never done one of these before. It looks fun! I have most things on the list except yarn and goofy eyes. I’m not sure how I managed to have no yarn in the house…. There’s probably throw pillow fringe or something that can have a little piece snipped off without anyone noticing if I get desperate.

[sniisk]

I’ve never done one of these before. It looks fun! I have most things on the list except yarn and goofy eyes. I’m not sure how I managed to have no yarn in the house…. There’s probably throw pillow fringe or something that can have a little piece snipped off without anyone noticing if I get desperate.

Yarn is a flexible term. Anything that is something similar could count as yarn. And you can make goofy eyes yourself .

[JavaZarf]

I enjoy these challenges and will try to make a few items.

[dsign49]

sniisk I like make your own. I don't have to worry I have plenty and yarn too.

[jo.on.the.go]

I’m excited to begin the challenge

[chaosatlanta]

Thanks for the invite. I hope to play along!

[HHC]

I'm hoping to play along a bit. These are always fun! Thanks for hosting Sanna!

[sniisk]

I sent about 35 invitations and over 10 of them have a full inbox and couldn't receive more messages.

[Bramble]

I got upgraded from a cast to a boot yesterday but still can't weight bear on my right foot. If I can make it to my art room I'm in, but we'll have to see!

[Seascape131]

I will be joining you.

[CastleQueen5]

Woo hoo!!! Can't wait. I LOVE these Challenges - you always find at least 1 task that is way out of my comfort zone and challenges me to try something new.

ME too, I like the challenges out of my comfort zone. I am thrilled to get the Pm. Donnacr always kicks my butt in these challenges. I aspire to be as prolific as she can be. I can't wait, but have too. See you all on the 24th in AU's and Finland's time zone, which is the 23rd here.

[CastleQueen5]

A list of special supplies you will need if you want to complete all the tasks:
one tool (anything suitable for art)
buttons/stapler/brads/eyelets/ribbons/puzzle piece etc. this could be so fun
yarn and fabric
alphabet stickers or numbers
5 exactly the same postage stamps Hah! No Problem
postage stamps from different countries
washi tape
goofy eyes. Can be found at the dollartree stores, which now $1.25 store
doily

[sniisk]

I got so many postage stamp suggestions when I asked ideas for tasks. You will need plenty of postage stamps .

[mrubyjean]

I am planning to play, although I am never quite fast enough.

[sniisk]

I am planning to play, although I am never quite fast enough.

I've never completed more than half of the tasks and I know them a week or two earlier than you!