To ALL entrants, I want to let you know that I DO comment on all entries (with the exception of Splitcoast and Flickr) so if you don't see a comment from me, please check to see if there are any comments awaiting moderation or in SPAM. A lot of comments are in SPAM and bloggers don't realize it.

Friday, 15 September 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #8-Etch-A-Sketch

The new challenger for September 15th-October 14th is an Etch-a-Sketch!!
Use this toy, photo or colors to inspire you to create.

Here are our projects that we created.



Remember, you just have to use this toy as a jumping off point to inspire you! You could use the layout of the toy, the colors of the toy, or the name of the toy on your project!

We're hoping that more people will participate in this fun challenge!! Get your friends to play along!! Challenge them to get creative!!

Since there are a very small number of participants, I have changed things up a little until there are more participants.



#2 Bettascrap

Thanks, everyone! Please know that I appreciate you for playing along for the seventh challenge!!!

Now, EVERYONE get your thinking cap on and get creative for challenge #8!!!

We HAVE to be able to see HOW the children's game of TROUBLE inspired your creation. 

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the photo, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted in the middle of the month, on the 15th.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

*Please note, entries that do not follow the requirements or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

***Also, please note***
 Starting in JANUARY the challenge will start on the 1st of the month and continue to the end of the month.

Challenge begins on SEPTEMBER 15th at 12 AM and ends on OCTOBER 14th at 9 PM. (Newfoundland time)


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Friday, 1 September 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #7-Trouble REMINDER

 It's half-way point of the challenge!!!

The toy for this time is Trouble.


I created a card using the colors of the game and added some rounded pearls (like the center piece of the game).


Remember, you just have to use this toy as a jumping off point to inspire you! You could use the layout of the game, the colors of the game, or the name of the game on your project!

Looking forward to seeing your awesome creation!!!

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #7-Trouble

Well, the time has come for a new toy challenge!!! This time it's the game of Trouble!

Use this toy, photo or colors to inspire you to create.




Remember, you just have to use this toy as a jumping off point to inspire you! You could use the layout of the game, the colors of the game, or the name of the game on your project!

We're hoping that more people will participate in this fun challenge!! Get your friends to play along!! Challenge them to get creative!!



#1 Lisa

#2 Darlene Pavlick

#4 Silke

Thanks, everyone! Please know that I appreciate you for playing along for the sixth challenge!!!

Now, EVERYONE get your thinking cap on and get creative for challenge #7!!!

We HAVE to be able to see HOW the children's game of TROUBLE inspired your creation. 

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the photo, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted in the middle of the month, on the 15th.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

*Please note, entries that do not follow the requirements or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

***Also, please note***
 Starting in JANUARY the challenge will start on the 1st of the month and continue to the end of the month.

Challenge begins on AUGUST 15th at 12 AM and ends on SEPT 14th at 9 PM. (Newfoundland time)

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Friday, 4 August 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #6-Skipping Rope REMINDER

This is your friendly reminder about the current challenge!!!

Skipping Ropes!! 


I created a card using a silhouette of girls skipping along in the grass, enjoying the beautiful Summer day!!


We'd love to see your creation (it can be ANY kind of crafty project!!



Saturday, 15 July 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #6-Skipping Rope

Challenge #6 is a children's fun toy-a skipping rope!

Do you remember some of the little songs you would sing while skipping?

"Apple, oranges, peaches, plums, tell me when your birthday comes..." and "Cinderella dressed in yellow went upstairs to kiss a fellow. In a mistake she kissed a snake..."

Use this toy, photo or colors to inspire you to create.




Remember, you just have to use this toy as a jumping off point to inspire you! You could use a picture of a child skipping, or use rope (or twine) on a project. Or you could be inspired by the colors in the picture. 

We're hoping that more people will participate in this fun challenge!! Get your friends to play along!! Challenge them to get creative!!




There were only 2 to participate so you will each receive the badge!

Becca S

Silke


Thanks, ladies! Please know that I appreciate you for playing along for the fifth challenge!!!

Now, EVERYONE get your thinking cap on and get creative for challenge #6!!!

We HAVE to be able to see HOW the children's SKIPPING ROPE inspired your creation. 

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the photo, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted in the middle of the month, on the 15th.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

*Please note, entries that do not follow the requirements or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

***Also, please note***
 Starting in JANUARY the challenge will start on the 1st of the month and continue to the end of the month.

Challenge begins on JULY 15th at 12 AM and ends on AUG 14th at 9 PM. (Newfoundland time)

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Sunday, 2 July 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #5-Doctor's Kit REMINDER

 Here's a REMINDER for the latest challenge of a Doctor's Kit.


Here's a project I made. I found this card at Cricut Design Space.


Be sure to check out the challenge post and play along!!

Thursday, 15 June 2023

A Barrel of Monkeys Challenge #5-Doctor's Kit

We are hoping so much that more people play along this time!!!
This month the toy is a Doctor's Kit.
Use this toy, photo or colors to inspire you to create.


Here are the projects by the design team.




Remember, you just have to use this toy as a jumping off point to inspire you!

We're hoping that more people will participate in this fun challenge!! Get your friends to play along!! Challenge them to get creative!!



#1 Marina

#2 Elle-jeanne

#3 Silke

Thanks, ladies! Please know that I appreciate all of you for playing along for the fourth challenge!!!

Now, EVERYONE get your thinking cap on and get creative for challenge #5!!!

We HAVE to be able to see HOW the children's DOCTOR'S KIT inspired your creation. 

1. PLEASE do not back-link. Your projects MUST be new.

2. You can create ANY kind of craft project you like.

3. Please, if it is unclear how you were inspired by the photo, let us know.

4. You can enter each challenge up to 5 times, using different projects.

5. Challenge will be posted in the middle of the month, on the 15th.

6. This challenge is just for FUN!! So, above all, have fun!

*Please note, entries that do not follow the requirements or entries that do not link back to the blog challenge post will not be chosen as a favorite and may be removed.

***Also, please note***
 Starting in JANUARY the challenge will start on the 1st of the month and continue to the end of the month.

Challenge begins on JUNE 15th at 12 AM and ends on JULY 14th at 9 PM. (Newfoundland time)



You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!