WELCOME

The Roman poet Horace is attributed with saying that a picture is a poem without words. Well, that's what we like to think too, although some words will be allowed (what's a card without the occasional sentiment). Welcome to the Without Words Challenge where we want you to create clean and simple cards, focusing on the image without the distractions of too many embellishments. We hope you enjoy this challenge as much as we do!

OUR CHALLENGE

THE WITHOUT WORDS CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED

Monday, 6 July 2015

JULY: Colour Challenge (Blue and Brown)

Morning everyone!  Well it is mid-summer here at WITHOUT WORDS and everyone is feeling a bit wilted so we thought we would mellow down with out theme this month.

It's a colour challenge this time, so we are asked you to use predominantly
BLUE and BROWN

Sadly we waved goodbye to one of our longest running sponsors a little while ago and we cannot thank Elaine and Quixotic Paperie enough for all the support given to us - Elaine was on board with us from day one, and I know we are not the only ones to miss her and her fabulous shop.

However, as one door closes, another one opens and this time we are thrilled to be able to welcome a new sponsor to join us by way of the ever delightful Stephanie and Jenny from


So, you know the rules by now (they are in the sidebar if you don't)

Of course, what would a challenge be without inspiration from the Birds



















Oooh, all that lovely blue, I can feel myself cooling down already

Naturally, we cannot leave you without announcing our winners from June so they are

Winner of the CRAFTERS COMPANION voucher is


Please contact me, Squirrel, to claim your prize

and the Top 3



Super cards everyone, and they have perfectly put me in the mood for my summer hollibobs next week!

Hugs to all
The Word Birds xx

Oh, and I promised you all a definition of MINIMAL (in respect of embellishments)

I think definitions 1 and 2.1 sum it up!



Monday, 15 June 2015

JUNE: Midway Inspiration

There are still a couple of weeks left before the end of our Summery Holiday challenge and I've got a bit of midway inspiration for you.....






Please remember
We want CAS cards with handcoloured images,
Minimal or no embellishments.
You may use a sentiment

We look forward to seeing your entries.
xx


Monday, 1 June 2015

JUNE: Summer Holidays

A big warm welcome everyone to the JUNE edition of
WITHOUT WORDS

Our theme this month is
SUMMER HOLIDAYS

We would like to think about holidays, past, present or future - the best, the worst or your dream holiday

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease remember to follow the rules, or your entry will be disqualified, and we hate having to do that.

Also remember that the main aim of the challenge is for you to challenge yourself with colour, be it pens, pencils or inks - stretch yourselves.

Our sponsor this time around is CRAFTERS COMPANION with a £10 voucher for the winner
Crafter's Companion

Of course, the Word Birds love thinking about their holidays and had a lot of fun with your inspiration pieces.  Here they are




Yes, we did a lot of fruit picking in the summer hollibobs


Oh my, makes me want to pack my sandals and a towel....

Right then, before we hand over to you, time for our MAY winner and Top 3.  You all seemed a little scared of the colour challenge but we still had some amazing entries.

Winner of the Make It Crafty prize is

Kat @ Paper Firefly

Please email me, Squirrel, to claim it

and our fabulous Top 3 are

Shell @ The Camels Hump


Christina @ Memories Crafter


Chrissy @ Chrissyscardland


Congratulations everyone.  Looking forward to seeing what you do this month.

Hugs
Squirrel & The Word Birds
xxx