April Inspiration Challenge

Discussion in 'April 2021 Challenges' started by ashleywb, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. ashleywb

    ashleywb Sand in my toes

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    Happy April! We are moving into spring in my neck of the woods and I have to say that the warmer weather and beautiful blooms have done so much to lift my spirts. In the hopes of brighter days ahead, I'm bringing a little whimsey to this month's inspiration challenge.

    Our inspiration this month comes from a Sherlock Holmes quote from the book The Adventures of the Mazarin Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here it is:

    Life is full of whimsical happenings, Watson.

    Here are a couple definitions for whimsey in case you need a jump start:
    1. extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression
    2. an odd or fanciful notion

    I had one of these moments drop in my lap last week when my oldest daughter asked my youngest to pose for a photo she was composing for a photography assignment. Here's my page:

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    I hope you have fun with this, and I do sincerely hope that we can all stop and recognize more of those whimsical happenings in our lives. Can't wait to see your pages!

    Gentle Reminder: Your page must contain at least 75% Lilypad product. Your page should be posted to the Lilypad Gallery and then linked to the April Challenge Layouts thread so it can be tracked, and to this thread.

    The Lilypad uses a percent system for our challenges; the number of challenges you participate in determines the store discount you will receive at the end of the month:

    2 challenges = 10% off
    4 challenges = 20% off
    6 challenges = 30% off

    If you complete 7 challenges, you will receive a coupon for 30% off, plus you will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate from the Lilypad! The first seven challenges will be posted on the first of the month; the eighth challenge is the BYOC challenge, which is posted on BYOC release day. Each page counts for one challenge (you cannot use one layout for multiple challenges).
     
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  2. Trish

    Trish Well-Known Member

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    interesting! my spot
     
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  3. cinna

    cinna The Force is ALWAYS with me ...

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    Nothing like the good old Sherlock to spark your creativity!
     
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  4. dvhoward

    dvhoward Don't bother me before 10am!

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    I love to paint whimsical characters.
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  5. mcurtt

    mcurtt give me all the paleo brownies

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    Mine: :-)

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  6. Janisn

    Janisn Well-Known Member

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    Here's my whimsical Easter basket
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  7. Cherylndesigns

    Cherylndesigns All glasses should be bigger than 1.5 oz

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    Thanks for the fun challenge.

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  8. Angela Toucan

    Angela Toucan I keep looking for THAT wardrobe

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    My pages seem to change quite a lot during the creation process at the moment. This one started rather differently, and was inspired by your lovely challenge @ashleywb
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  9. keepscrappin

    keepscrappin ScrapWithTheWind

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    Thanks for the challenge. My daughter and her BFF had a blast posing for photos and I thought Liz's tag templates added a fun and whimsical vibe too.

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  10. Ferdy

    Ferdy Heavy Metal Head Banger

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    this was so fun!! I used photos from my cousin's bday about 10 years ago, they fitted the prompt!!
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  11. catgoddess

    catgoddess Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the challenge!
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  12. nfenchak

    nfenchak Where is my personal shopper?

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    Electra Shutterbug

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  14. silent ranks

    silent ranks Don't forget to turn back around

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  15. Cinzia

    Cinzia Well-Known Member

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    Fun challenge
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    dotcomkari The Deaf Superstar

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  17. Dady

    Dady Well-Known Member

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    Here's mine

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  18. chigirl

    chigirl Candy Corn junkie

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    Dalis Jose Cuervo is NOT a good friend

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    Here is mine:
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    michele hillam Loading up the bookmobile

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