Newbie here......

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

Hello,  I'm a newbie to this forum as well as to ACOT.  Just found the online store about a month ago and am in love with all the products!  I'm new to art journaling and just posted my first project to the gallery.  Just trying to figure things out here on the board.  My passions are card making, treat packaging and now art journaling.  I also like to make junk journals and sometimes altered art.  I see there is a lot about scrapbooking on here.  Are there any challenges in these other areas of interest that I can check out??

[beachlover]

Welcome to ACOT!!!!  We always love to have new Cherries join our group!!!
As for challenges, its mostly layouts right now although some will accept a planner page if
it meets the criteria.  And we do have a card challenge each month.  Please do not let this
discourage you!!!  This place is constantly growing and its the best place to shop!  Stay 
connected to the Message Board so we can get to know you better!  This is the warmest and
friendliest place to be!!!  Maybe you can teach some of us your other crafty projects and even
host a challenge once you feel comfortable!!

[DMarie]

Welcome!  So glad to have you joining us!  Crafters of all kinds belong here.  I may be mostly a scrapper but I love learning about other types of crafts because you just never know when those other skills will be needed.  Bring it on Crafting Sister.  Can't wait to see your art in action.

[emmapaige]

Welcome! I just checked out your project in the gallery and it is STUNNING!

[VickiR]

Welcome, Birgit!  I'm an avid card maker too.  There are monthly challenges that always include a card!

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[Flasher]

Welcome to ACOT!  We're glad you joined us!

While it is true that most challenges are scrapbook layout based, there are several challenges that allow card creations for entry.  There are also some times where journal/art journal creations may count as an entry.  There is a monthly journaling challenge, and as mentioned above, there is also a monthly card challenge. 

You're gallery entry is gorgeous!

[StacyLee]

Welcome!  I host a monthly challenge called Inky Fingers, you can find it here .  As long as you meet the challenge requirement using ink I'll accept any type of project, cards, art journal, travelers notebooks, planners, etc. Hope to see you join in!

[blbabe1234]

Welcome to ACOT! Just checked out your gallery post - beautifully done! Can't wait to see what you create!

[MTCanuk]

Welcome!  This is a fun place to hang out.  Just checked your gallery post and it looks amazing.

[Mycreativerootscrafts]

Welcome to ACOT. You will absolutely love it here. Everyone is super friendly and kind!! I am heading over to see your creation. I look forward to seeing more of your work posted! I have a monthly card challenge here

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Welcome to ACOT! We DO LOVE a variety of arts and crafts here! Some of the challenges will allow for projects to be things besides LayOuts, as long as the criteria for that particular challenge is met.
I've been here since 2020, and I promise this is some of the nicest people I've ever met! Great friendships here, for sure! Can't wait to see your creations!

[scrappinmom99]

Welcome to the board! I know you'll have great fun here - we all do!

 

[emmapaige]

My monthly challenge is here. Each month I host a manufacturer challenge with a twist. I accept any and all kinds of projects so hopefully you can find one that will work for you.  And if you have a particular Alpha (manufacturer) you would like to see in future challenges, please PM me.

[suewho372]

Welcome!!! I hope you find a home with us here! I host a challenge called” mini layout” challenge that is for all sorts of creations that are not in the traditional layout format- cards- are also accepted !!
Let us know if you have any questions!!!

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

Welcome! I just checked out your project in the gallery and it is STUNNING!

Thank you!  That's so very kind of you to say!  

[Birgit55~Chickadee]

Thanks to everyone for your warm welcome.  I'll be checking out the monthly challenges for sure!

[Mathandlit]

Welcome to ACOT!

[GinniG]

Hi! Welcome to ACOT!!! You’ll love it here! Everyone is so warm and friendly and this is like a family!

So tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? We love getting to know each other!

[Art_Teacher]

Welcome to ACOT!  This message board is definitely the friendliest one on the web.  As many have said, there are several challenges that allow different types of crafting.  As a high school art teacher, I just started having my students do altered books (very similar to art journaling), and I can’t wait to see what you are doing.  So many inspiring crafters here!

[SandyJay]

Welcome Birgit!  You will love it here.  I am primarily a scrapbooker, and I keep it that way because I am too far behind in capturing the memories of my children.  I am sure you will find a place for your projects here, and if not, you can make your own!  Again, welcome!