We're just a week away from the launch of the Compendium of Curiosities Technique Challenge, which begins next Monday, June 14! The response has been absolutely awesome so far, and I know we're going to have a fabulous time working through T!m's tutorials together. (If you missed the post last week, click here to see what the heck I'm talking about!)
To kick off our Countdown, let's have a giveaway! One winner, chosen at random from among the comments left on this post, will receive two brand new (and hard to find!) Tim Holtz storage tins! The larger one is his Embossing Powder case, which comes in its original box. The smaller one is also a Tim Holtz signature product, and while I'm not sure what its"official" purpose is, it's just the right size for a little embellishment kit. I'll also throw in a mystery surprise, because.. why not? ☺
Please be sure the email link is active on your Blogger profile, or include your email address in the comment you leave, so I can reach you if you win. The drawing will be held this coming Thursday, June 10, as soon as I wake up!
Speaking of giveaways, in the original post last week I mentioned that there would be a few prizes for the Compendium Challenge participants. Well, hold on to your shorts, because a several of the very best vendors in the world have offered to keep us supplied with prizes throughout the entire 35 weeks of the Challenge Series! I can't say thanks enough to:
It's Always Fabulous (at Etsy)
Also, if you're a member of the All Things Tim group at Yahoo, you're in for a treat, because Gloria (the list mom) will be giving special prizes to members who participate in the Compendium Challenge. If you're not a member there, this is a great time to join, and not just because of the prizes. It's a great place to hang out!
Finally, I've been asked by a few people how they can participate if they don't have their own blog. It's not a problem at all! I'll be setting up an album at Split Coast Stampers where anyone who'd like can upload their art. I'll have the link ready when the first Challenge posts next Monday.
That's it for now, but you're welcome to email me if you have any questions. This is going to be SO COOL!
Hugs,
Linda
Thanks again to our prize-wielding Compendium of Curiosities Challenge Sponsors!
49 comments:
This Compendium Challenge is going to be so fun! Thank you for getting this idea up, running and now backed by some of the best online shops ~ you da WOMAN, Linda!
wwoooohhhho I am so excited to start this challenge!!I get so inspired every time I go through Tim's book. Not sure if my email on my blogger account works so I will go ahead and post it. lol nativetexan814 at gmail dot com
I'm squealing with excitement! (And also biting my nails hoping my book gets here in time to start the challenge! I ordered it a few days ago.) I also joined All Things Tim after seeing the link here. I took a couple of classes with Tim about 8 or 9 years ago (when he was just becoming quite popular!) and he is a very patient, fun teacher. Can't wait to get started - thanks for hosting this!
euphoria7 -at- windstream.net
I dont really understand what is needed on these bloggie things lol:) but it sounds like fun....I will try and look in. Think its going to be a big success if Sir Tim is involved. I love his stuff but here in UK it is quite pricey .... so dont have much apart from DI and grungeboard....
Wow, what a great thing you've done here. I can't wait!!! But I still haven't gotten my book!
Blessings,
Christine
Wow, You ROCK gf , how did you ever get so many companies to pitch in? Awesome. Looking forward to playing along!
I am hoping my book gets here in time so I can join in! I so cannot wait to start!
I am thrilled you thought this up; I've done a few of the techniques in the wonderful book, but this way I'll be sure of getting to them all.
And thanks to the generous sponsors! (I did hold onto my shorts as you suggested, but that's hard to do while fingers are crossed, hoping to win!)
Eileen
(eyeleeeen at optonline dot net)
I am excited about being in this group - I am a newbie. I am planning to pick up the book this week so I can be ready when the fun starts.
What a fun way to get the excitement growing! What wonderful sponsors you have rounded up. And thanks for the tip on the Yahoo group---hadn't heard of it (can you believe that?!?)........deanna
I can`t wait to get started on this challenge, it will be so much fun going through the book and just the kind of motivation I need to get things started. I have been in All Things Tim since the group started and participated in several swaps (they are so much fun,even when your in a panic to get it finished LOL), I highly recommend this group to anyone who loves/likes Tims stuff.Thanks for the chance to win this great prize(I hope I win, wink,wink), and to the great sponsors. Just in case my email doesn`t show up pbben at hotmail dot com
WOW what a challenge. I bought the book and love the techniques and what an opportunity to actually do the techniques
Glynnis
wildsage@dcsi.net.au
I am very excited about this! It will be great. Thanks to all the sponsors!!
I have been looking for the little case! So I would love to be picked to win. I can not wait until next week for the start of your challenge.
~Jason
This is a great way to get to play with all of Tim's techniques from his book. Can't wait to participate.
Looking so forward to the challenge! I sure could use a storage tin to help me get organized!!!
Thanks,
Terry
stalways at verizon dot net
How exciting! Thank you for all your work in coordinating this! You are awesome!!!! Thanks to all the sponsors, too! Looking forward to the 14th!
Linda
This is so fabulous! I can't wait for the challenge to start! Cheer for you and all the generous stores :)
lindavanvliet at home dot nl
Please count me in for your giveaway drawing - can´t wait to see the challenge start!
Very cool way to kick off the start of your challenges!!!
I am looking very forward to this challenge!! It is going to be so fun! I have been busy getting my studio cleaned up and ready!! And the possibility of winning 2 new tins!!! Yea!Thanks so much! Stampinbetsy at yahoo dot com
Awesome idea for a challenge! I don't have Tim's book but will play along when I can! Looking forward to the results!
Well done on getting so many cool sponsors Linda! I am really hoping to at least have the occasional play :). I have a friend who would bite my hand off for those tins so am leaving this comment for her!
I'm eager to do the challenge. My friend is doing it with me, so we can share products and help each other.
Well, how cool it this!! A fun pre challenge giveaway!
I also think it is so great that all of these wonderful folks are supplying you with prizes! Very cool! Thanks again for organizing this fun challenge! YOU ROCK!
OH BOY! I'm so excited about this series of challenges!
I'm crossing my fingers that my Compendium arrives in time for the first challenge!
Thanks for putting this all together. I just bought the book and to find this blog what a plus.
Oh how cool is this. Thanks Linda!! Can't wait for the technique challenge.
Wow, this sounds like fun, Linda! I don't have the book, but I'd love to try to play ... umm, is that even possible?!?
Hope all is well with you, Kiddo! Sending hugs!
This challenge is going to be awesome. Thanks for arranging it. Can't wait to see all the other artwork! :) Sue
This is gonna be Great!
What a great idea. I love Tim Holtz and his new book.I am looking foreward to participating in the challenges. It is also wonderful that all these companies have volunteered to sponsor it.
Hi...tried to post earlier but blogger was a bugger! lol...I cant wait...luv Tim as well ..got the book! need the tshirt! lol...great sponsors (they all know me LOLOL) ty ty cher (in ATT group)
ooh sounds like a great idea.. will be watching ..
What an amazingly fab idea. Count me in I will be participating to the fullest extent!!!
I'm sooooooooooooo excited about this challenge counting the days, hours, mins, just hope I can keep up, going over to check out All Things Tim too.
Tins from Tim - keeping everything crossed!!
Maggie
Great challenge - can't wait to delve into my own Compendium! Thanks for the chance to win - what a great way to kick things off.
What a great thing for the vendors to do!!! Looking forward to participating in all of this!!!
Linda, you are the best! What a wonderful way to start up the challenge! Thanks to all those sponsors who volunteered to give prizes! i can't wait to get started on all the projects!
can't wait to start this fun project. what a great idea and thank you for putting it on.
debbi g
Can't wait to get started! Thanks so much for hosting!
Just happened upon this. What a great idea. I am a huge Tim fan. Thank you for hosting.
wow Linda how generous of you;) I will play along, I like to learn a new trick or two. PS thanks for the wonderful blog comments, the do bring a smile to my face!
Hugs
A huge shout-out to all the sponsors who have come forward, what a great group of folks!!
Oh wow!!! Now I'm going to have to go and get the book just so that I can participate!! I love Tim and really want this book anyway...now I have an excuse! Thanks!
I'm going to be on vacation when the challenge starts, but I'll be back that week. I've had Tim's book since he first announced the autographed ones on his blog. I've tried a few of the projects but am ready to dig in.
Love this book, can't wait to see the challenges
Woo Hoo a giveaway!! Its all exciting!
Love this challenge and looking forward to all it has to offer! I have my book and am ready to go!!! Check out what I do with them on my blog at http://creationsbychristie.blogspot.com
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