The Great Forum Disappearing Act (And How We’re Finishing May’s Challenges!)

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  1. May 17, 2025 #1
    Esther Wisdom

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    Hi everyone,

    …It happens. (Feel free to fill in the blanks!)

    While I was prepping the June Monthly Challenge forum, our normal Monthly Challenge forum decided it was time for its own dramatic exit. The Monthly Challenges section is officially MIA, and despite our best behind-the-scenes efforts—including a full search party equipped with virtual flashlights—even Bart (who can slip into places we can’t!) couldn’t track it down.

    Due to the missing Monthly Challenge threads, we’ve had to officially conclude the May challenges a bit early. But if there’s one thing this community knows how to do, it’s roll with the unexpected and turn it into something fun!

    We’re kicking off a special “It Happens… Slow Scrap Challenge” to carry us through the rest of May—something low-key, creative, and of course, prize-worthy. You can find more details on how we’re handling the May challenge wrap-up andjump right into the new slow challenge here:

    https://the-lilypad.com/forum/threads/it-happens-may-2025-slow-scrap-challenge.96981/

    On a more serious note, this little plot twist is exactly why I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on a site redesign and upgrade. Our current system has served us well for years, but let’s just say it’s more brick phone than smartphone—and it’s time for a big refresh. A lot of progress has already been made, and I’ll be sharing more updates in the coming weeks as we move toward exciting changes ahead.


    Thanks for sticking with me—and for always turning life’s little detours into creative adventures.

    xxxx-Esther & (Bart says hi…and that he tried his best!)


    P.S. Just in case you still wanted to create a layout using the template that was used. in the May Template Challenge. Feel free to download from here.
     
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    tanteva

    tanteva Even the professionals are bewildered

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    Thank YOU!:heartslub You're working hard for us!
     
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    norton94

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    You're the best Esther!
     
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    bcgal00

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    Holy moly girl...your busy-ness makes my head spin. You sure are going full steam ahead.
     
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    michelepixels

    michelepixels A pun is not fully matured until it is full groan.

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    :tu I'm excited hearing that upgrades are in our future. :yourock
     
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    elseepe

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    Oh no, I only just started on the May ones, oh well. Glad you're working behind the scenes to hopefully prevent future glitches.
     
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    amien1

    amien1 I do enjoy a good exclamation point!

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    Lol wow! fun times! It happens to the best of us!

    I always write the challenges down in my planner at the beginning of the month- so I might just still do them anyways! ;)
     
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    cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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    You are amazing Esther!! Thank you!
     
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    ninigoesdigi

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    You rock! Hang in there! I can't wait to be on the other side and have a beautiful fresh server. Keeping fingers crossed.
     
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    RJMJ

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    Huh!... I only did one page so far...oh! shoot...moving on...Thanks! for the heads up!...
     
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    elseepe

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    @Esther Wisdom @ninigoesdigi Another question as I didn't get around to downloading the template for the May challenge yet, the triangles one. Is that still available? I was looking forward to giving it a play.
     
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    Esther Wisdom

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    I meant to include that link and forgot… please hold.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
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    Esther Wisdom

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    Included as a PS in my main post above.
     
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    Kiana

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    Whew....you've got a full plate. Thank you for all you do to make this place special!!!!!
    :heartslub
     
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    Cath_

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    What, are all designer's and polys , having a June Wedding ?

    Lets go back to a land-line, then a smart phone.... i dont understand new technology.. but i sure younger ones, as yourself, like keeping up with the times... I
    still be here for this is home.
     
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    Brendazzle

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    Thank you for not only rolling with the crashes but also creating an extra challenge with an extra prize.
     
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    Angela Toucan

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    sounds so stressful for you. Thank you for letting us know and setting up this new challenge, off to check it out now.
     
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    HeatherB

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    Thanks for all you do Esther @Esther Wisdom! And for handling the technical gremlins for us!
     
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    Kiana

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    ha ha I like that..."technical gremlins"
     
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    StefanieS

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    I love the way you phrased that - dramatic exit. :therethere
    Love that I now have a new challenge to play along with !:yippee
     
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