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AnnaLift Challenge 07.14.23 - 07.28.23

NAdams

aA Creative Team Member
Hello aArtists!

It’s time for another challenge from Anna Aspnes. The AnnaTeam selects a creative page or design concept from the Anna gallery as the ‘AnnaLift.’ Be inspired, create your own ‘AnnaLift,’ upload your page to the Anna gallery and include it here in this forum thread. Upload your page by Friday 07.28.23 by 8:00 pm EST with the title, ‘AnnaLift. ’ One lucky participant will be randomly selected to win a $5.00 GiftKard to Anna’s shop.

HOW IT WORKS: On Saturday the AnnaTeam posts a creative concept from the Anna gallery as the ‘AnnaLift.’ Check out the inspiration and decide what speaks to you. Is it the design, the color, the wordART, or maybe the photo? Then enjoy artfully playing—there is no right or wrong way to ArtPlay.

Choose ONE idea to lift or choose it ALL and lift it completely. Be inspired, create your ‘AnnaLift’ and then upload your page to the Anna gallery, plus include it here in this forum thread. It would be great if you could link back to your page in the gallery too!

Anna’s products mix well with so many kits/designers and Anna welcomes you to include these with your Anna Products on your AnnaLift page.

If you’ve never challenged yourself to an AnnaLift—just do it!

If you’ve never posted or shared your AnnaLift—just do it!

If you have time to leave some love for someone in the gallery—do it too!
(Your kind words may inspire and encourage someone!)

Please post your art in this thread and link to the Anna Aspnes gallery to win the $5 giftcard.




Celebrate by marijke

Celebrate by marijke shares a charming portrait of a style-conscious child - complete with red sunglasses and summer hat! The photo illustrates a shallow depth of field which retains a sharp focus on the child as the ground becomes soft. Marijke has played to the elements of the photo with her beautiful blending. The edges are subtle and include brushes of pink and fabric flower transfers. Text brushes and transfers add hints of the story. The red of the sunglasses is repeated in paint and balloons. Bold red, turquoise, and gold complete the accents. An artsy wood title finishes the design story.


Thank you - marijke- for sharing your stunning and inspirational artistry.


IDEAS TO INSPIRE: Use ONE or MORE of the following in your AnnaLift layout.
  • Celebrate your inner child or a special little one . . .
  • Use depth of field in your photograph for a sharp subject . . .
  • Use a mask overlay to blend a large portrait . . .
  • Use artsy paints and brushes to create a visual triangle . . .
  • Use bold colors for a celebration of your style . . .
  • Blend your text and word transfers for texture . . .
  • Add an artsy word art title . . .
PRODUCTS TO INSPIRE:

ArtPlay Palette Wildflower
ArtPlay Palette Abrazo
ArtPlay Palette My Camera
Artsy Transfer Melic
FotoBlendz Overlays No. 20
Ephemeral WordArt Mix No. 1
Urban Stitchez Sunshine No. 3


Upload your page by Friday at 8:00 pm (EST) with the title, ‘AnnaLift ’ and one page will be randomly selected to win a $5 GiftKard to Anna's store. The winner will be posted here on SATURDAY.

Hint: Multiple entries are welcome! Use a separate post - number for each!

We hope our AnnaLift inspires your creativity. You know we always LOVE to see how you ArtPlay.

Thanks for ArtPLAY-ing with us!

Anna and the aA Team
 
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isDK

Well-Known Member
Thanks for the inspiration, Nancy! I blurred and faded the map and used fotoblendz for my main photo. The long narrow photos are a new twist for me, but really give the feel of the refuge.
PS Thank you for starting my Saturday off so wonderfully. :D
 

NAdams

aA Creative Team Member
Gorgeous! You have pulled in the horizontal band and the blended photo! I love how your map and the yarn/strings work together!
 

NAdams

aA Creative Team Member

NAdams

aA Creative Team Member
An opportunity to explore your inner child or a nice horizontal design! It was the perfect opportunity for me to explore the garden looking for blooms and fairies!

Thank you - marijke - for the beautiful inspiration!

Thank you for beautiful designs inspired by marikje!

The winner of the coupon to Anna's shop is number 15 - Cath VP! Congratulations!
 

Cath VP

A dust in this great universe
:mercipine:Merci pour le coupon de juillet ! Je vais pouvoir enrichir mon dossier "Anna" ! Le défi était très agréable à relever. Merci aussi pour tous les très gentils commentaires des autres joueurs !
 
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