February Photo Hunt

Now that I’m back into the groove of things after my trip to CHA and Denver, I’m hosting another Photo Hunt at A Cherry on Top.  For all the details and rules, check out this thread on the message board.  For each photo that you upload to the ACOT gallery (in the February Photo Hunt folder) and link to February Photo Hunt thread, you’ll earn an entry into a drawing.  The winner of the drawing will receive 150 ACOT points.   The photo hunt is a fun way to get you to use your camera regularly and be creative.  This is a great time to try new techniques with your photos, improve your photography skills, and get some great shots for your layouts. 

February Photo List:

1. Romance
2. Cupid or a Cherub
3. Your Favorite Romantic Movie
4. Chocolates
5. Flowers
6. Conversation Hearts
7. Obsession
8. Something Velvet
9. Cuddly
10. Jewelry
11. Cherry Red
12. Boyfriend or girlfriend
13. Candlelight
14. Cake or cupcake
15. Wine glasses
16. Lips
17. A Valentine
18. Something you associate with Friday the 13th
19. Perfume or cologne
20. Love

If you have any questions let me know.

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November Photo Hunt Winner & Happy Holidays Photo Hunt Challenge

The photos for my November Photo Hunt at A Cherry On Top were fantastic, there was so much creativity.  I love seeing everyones’ interpretation of the photo hunt.  Thanks to all the participants for playing along!!  Now for the moment you’ve when waiting for…

The lucky winner is:

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Janshotgun (Jan)!!

Congratulations, you won 150 ACOT points!! Here is one of Jan’s photos:

North American Corn by Janshotgun (Jan)

If you missed out on the November Photo Hunt don’t despair.  I’m hosting a Happy Holidays Photo Hunt for the month of December at A Cherry on Top.  For all the details and rules, check out this thread on the message board.  For each photo that you upload to the ACOT gallery (in the December Photo Hunt folder) and link to Happy Holidays Photo Hunt thread, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing.  Since it is the Holidays, I’m also giving you a little gift. For every photo you take, upload, and link in the Happy Holidays Photo Hunt thread you’ll get an extra entry into the drawing.  So if you do ten photos, you’ll get 20 entries into the drawing!! But wait there’s more. I really want you to push yourself and find a shot for every item listed below; so for those of you who do all 25 items, you’ll get an additional 10 entries into the drawing for a total of 60 entries. 

The winner will receive 300 ACOT points.

Here’s the list of items you’ll be shooting for the Happy Holidays Photo Hunt:

1. A Holiday Wish
2. Your Favorite Holiday Movie
3. Someone You Know Who Is Shopping
4. Family / Friends
5. A Tradition
6. Something Cranberry
7. The Perfect Parking Spot
8. A Wreath
9. Faith
10. A Tree With Lights
11. Joy
12. A Poinsettia
13. Mistletoe
14. Your Favorite Ornament or Holiday Decoration
15. Someone You Think Is A Wise Man or Woman
16. Outdoor Christmas Lights / Display
17. A Reindeer
18. Stocking(s)
19. Silver Bell(s)
20. A Nutcracker
21. A Fruitcake
22. A Wrapped Present
23. Holiday Food
24. Milk and Cookies
25. Peace

If you have questions let me know.

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October Photo Hunt Winners & November Photo Hunt Challenge

Wow!!! The photos for my October Photo Hunt at A Cherry On Top were simply amazing.  There was so much creativity displayed .  The angles, techniques, and interpretations of the subject matter were fantastic.  There were 16 participants and over 160 photos taken for this challenge.  So without further ado…

The lucky winner is:

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beachlover (Ann)!!

Congratulations, you won 150 ACOT points!! Here is one of Ann’s photos:

A falling leaf by beachlover (Ann)

I also issued a bonus challenge in October.   The challenge was to create a layout using a least 4 of the October Photo Hunt pictures.  So who’s the lucky winner of the bonus challenge??  I just had 2 participants for this bonus challenge, so it’s a 50/50 chance.

Drum roll please…

The winner is:

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emarie803 (Em)!!!

Congratulations, you won 200 ACOT points!! Here is Em’s amazing layout:

 

 

Shots of October by Em (emarie803)

Look at this fantastic layout!  Em did a 2-page spread with 14 photos on it.  I love the papers she used; they compliment the photos perfectly.  Her design is balanced and you get a real feel for the month of October.  Thanks Em for taking on this challenge!

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Did you miss out on the October Photo Hunt?  Don’t despair, I’m hosting another Photo Hunt at A Cherry on Top.  For all the details and rules, check out this thread on the message board.  For each photo that you upload to the ACOT gallery (in the November Photo Hunt folder) and link to November Photo Hunt thread, you’ll earn an entry into a drawing.  The winner will receive 150 ACOT points.  As you saw above, the hunt is a fun way for you to use your camera and be creative.  This is a great time to try new techniques with your photos, improve your photography skills, and get some great shots for your layouts.  I’ll also be handing out random points throughout the month of November so be sure to post your photos as you take them.

 

Here’s the list of items you’ll be shooting for November:

1. Cold
2. Native American Corn
3. A Gourd
4. Friendship
5. A Pie
6. A Turkey
7. A Cornucopia
8. A Hot Drink
9. Comfort
10. A Weather Condition
11. A Thanksgiving Tradition
12. Family
13. A Food You Dislike
14. An Item Your Thankful For
15. A Nut In The Shell
16. Something Gold / Golden
17. Something You See On Black Friday (Day After Thanksgiving)
18. Gratitude
19. Dirty Dishes
20. A Squirrel or Other Animal That Lives In Your Area (no pets, cats or dogs)

If you have questions let me know.

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August Photo Hunt

I’m hosting another Photo Hunt at A Cherry on Top.  For all the details and rules, check out this thread on the message board.  For each photo that you upload to the ACOT gallery (in the August Photo Hunt folder) and link to August Photo Hunt thread, you will earn an entry into a drawing.  The winner will receive 50 ACOT points and a few scrappy items from me.  The hunt is a fun way for you to use your camera and be creative.  This is a great time to try new techniques with your photos and to improve your photography skills.

Here’s the list of items you’ll be shooting for August:

1. An animal part (nose, ear, paw, etc.) 
2. A leaf
3. A favorite piece of technology
4. A scrappy item
5. A street sign 
6. Something round
7. Time
8. Something layered
9. A face you love
10. Freshly mowed grass
11. Something clear
12. Comfort
13. Bubbles
14. A store window
15. The price of gas
16. Something orange
17. An old building
18. Something that represents summer to you
19. Something Cherry!!!
20. A dessert

If you have questions let me know.  For those of you who participated in the July Photo Hunt, the drawing will be tomorrow and I’ll announce the winner here on my blog.

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