Wednesday, February 16, 2022

WWC335 - Heidi's Challenge: "Anything Goes" Celebrating the End

What a ride it's been!  Since that first post on June 1st, 2014, our Challenge has undergone a number of changes, constantly building, until we finally wound up with the awesome Watercooler Wednesday Challenge, a set rotation of Themes and a terrific team of Watercooler Artists.  We've been "flying high", attracting a wonderful number of participants, both regulars and drop-ins.  But nothing lasts forever and I must admit that it feels good to shut the Challenge down, going out with a "bang".  We love you all and invite you to participate one last time.  


For this final Challenge, we decided to go "all out" and create something fancy.  You'll notice a lot of fancy folds and special techniques.  After all, we want to justify having called ourselves the Watercooler Artists  For details on how Heidi and all the Watercooler Artists created their projects, just click on the name underneath each project and you will be taken to that blog post.  We'll begin with Heidi's special Birthday fold:





Remember:

1.  This must be a new project--no back-linking to a previous post.
2.  You must link your project back to our Challenge (details at the top of the page).
3.  You must link directly to your post, NOT simply generally to your blog.
4.  You have a limit of 3 entries for each of our challenges. Entries over that limit will be deleted.
5.  Please link to no more than 8 challenges, including ours.
6.  Have fun!

Please use the Linky below to share your project.  This Linky will close two weeks from now, on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

NOTE:  If you see that one or more of your entries has been deleted, we include in our rules in the right column as well as in the instructions above that this will occur if you have more than 3 entries in this challenge. 


58 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your nearly 8 years of challenges and although I haven't visited all that time I have been enjoying it for several years and am sad to see it end. We have been losing a lots of challenges over the last year or two and it is such a shame to see this one in particular end, but I understand that everything has its time and wish you and your wonderful Design Team all the best for the future. x

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    1. Thanks so much Pat! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  2. I'm so sad to see you go as I have really enjoyed the many challenges over the years! Thanks for it all!!

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    1. Thanks so much Sherri! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  3. Nooo, you ladies and this awesome challenge will be greatly missed. It's been a blast playing along and it's good to end on a high so I'll wish you all lots of love and happiness in your future crafty projects :) x

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    1. Thanks so much Claire! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  4. I shall miss your challenges and have tried to participate in many of them. I understand that things change and evolve and wish you all the very best with your next steps

    Kathyk

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    1. Thanks so much Kathy! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  5. Thanks to you and your team for many years of challenges. I have just gotten back into card making and have enjoyed reacquainting myself with your team. I am sorry to see you go and wish you all the best in your future creative endeavors!

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind comments! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  6. Such a great challenge and wonderful DT, thanks for all the amazing inspiration! Sad you're calling it quits, it's been fun!

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    1. Thanks so much Stef! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  7. Stunning cards from the DT. So sorry the challenge is ending, you will be missed!

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    1. Thanks so much Sue! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  8. I am so sad to see this challenge close!! I guess all good things come to an end. Good luck to all the ladies who gave us such fun times! Thank you!!

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    1. Thanks so much Ashwini! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  9. Congratulations on such a wonderful challenge. I always enjoyed playing along. I do wish you all well in your futureprojects and thank you very much for having hosted such a fun challenge all these years.

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    1. Thanks so much Cat! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  10. Although I hate to see you go, I certainly understand. We'll sure miss you though!

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    1. Thanks so much Shani!It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  11. Best of luck to you all, thank you for all the inspiration over the years xx

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    1. Thanks so much Lynne! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  12. Sad to see you go, but totally understand and wish you all the best! Thanks for the many years of fun challenges and inspiration!

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    1. Thanks so much Vicki! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  13. Say it ain't so! It's way too early for April Fools. I am so sad that you all are ending this challenge. I have played along every chance I could get. I wish you all a wonderful future and appreciate every single opportunity to see your great creations. Hugs to you all!

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    1. Thanks so much Debbie! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  14. I'm sorry to see this challenge end - I loved all the themes and the inspiration from the DT was fabulous each time - best wishes xx Lynda/Loopyloo

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    1. Thanks so much Lynda! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  15. A big thank you to everyone in the design team for all the fun and inspiration and for all your hard work bringing us this challenge! I have really enjoyed playing along with you here and will miss it. Hopefully we'll still see you all around Blogland :) Hugs, Vicky x

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    1. Thanks so much Vicky! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  16. Thank you for all your amazing inspiration, I have loved joining in and you'll be missed. Thank you for all the stunning cards and creativity from the design team today x.

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    1. Thanks so much Mac! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  17. So sorry to hear that this will be the last challenge, but thank you for keeping it going all that time xx

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    1. Thanks so much Hilary! It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  18. I've loved playing here often. Hate to see you go. Be well. You will be missed.

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    1. Thanks so much Stephanie! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  19. Thanks for all of the inspiration over the years- this challenge has been one of my favorites! Hugs and best wishes to all of you!

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    1. Thanks so much Julie! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  20. Heidi.
    Sad to see this challenge end, but completely understandable. Good luck with your new endeavours.

    Crafty hugs, Trina

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    1. Thanks so much Trina! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  21. So sad to read it's the final challenge. I loved so much to play along with you all. Thanks for all the wonderful inspirations throughout these years and for the great challenges. Wishing you all the best in your future projects and see you in blogland ! xx

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    1. Thanks so much Izzy ! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  22. DT's you have been so Inspirational throughout the years. I was able to "Think" outside the box many times and have your Team to Thank! I will miss you but totally understand.

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    1. Thanks so much Heather! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  23. Sad to see this is the last challenge. Thanks for all the wonderful challenges you've had, you will be missed!

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    1. Thanks so much Jan! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  24. What a shock to read that you are closing. Thank you so much for all the years of wonderful challenges and inspiration! I will miss you all. Hugs, Darnell

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    1. Thanks so much Darnell! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  25. No, no, no!!! You can't go! I love playing along with this challenge and seeing all the fabulous designs from the team! I am so sad! And I wish you all - all the very best! Hugs, Lesley

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    1. Thanks so much Lesley! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  26. Oh no! The design team inspiration and challenge will be greatly missed.😥

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    1. Thanks so much Andrea! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  27. I've had so much fun linking up to your challenge! Thank you for all you've done~

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    1. Thanks so much Marlena! I have loved all your amazing entries. It has been great fun being on the wonderful DT. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing more of your creations somewhere in blogland. :)

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  28. Oh My your last challenge... I haven't been playing along lately but will say I did thoroughly enjoy the challenges and everyones wonderful inspiration...sad to see you finish up, but totally understand...335 challenges is a something to celebrate.. good luck DT .. Robyn O

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  29. Oh, darn it! I got distracted while submitting my card and linked the wrong photo! If you want to delete it, I'll totally understand. Sorry about that!

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  30. Now that is sad news. I loved your challenge and I will miss it greatly! All the best to you and thank you for all the love and work you had put into this challenge over all those years!

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  31. Why are you closing the challenge? It's a shame that so many seem to be closing lately.

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