The Plum Crazy! Challenge Winners

In the past three weeks, I've offered you a challenge. In the Plum Crazy! Challenge your task was to capture its depth. Sample its nature. Command its presence. Ensnare its mystery. Quench our desire for plum.

Our most popular challenge to date--beating the Not Your Regular Ruffles challenge by one (!)--all y’all definitely rose to the occasion. And, once again, the decision-making process was sheer agony. Thanks to everyone for playing, and while it was so hard to narrow it down, in the grand scheme of things, that’s a really good thing!

A moxie fab shout-out to Melisa Hunter, Winter Sims, Ashley Harris, Rosemary D., and Ange Kelly for their contributions to the challenge!

And now, without further ado, I give you the winners of the Plum Crazy! Challenge in the Moxie Fab World:

Snowflake Card by Amy Ballard

Moxie Fab Alert: The composition in this card is absolutely exquisite. The large silver snowflake focal point is complemented perfectly by the large ribbon and bow while the script text with the punched scallop underneath seem to underline these two balanced elements. The addition of silver and white to the plum palette makes this winter scape simply moxie fab!

I Heart You Card by Deanna Woodland

Moxie Fab Alert: I absolutely love the simplicity of this card. The white space calls attention to the monochromatic plum color scheme, the different patterns in the hearts add some playfulness, and the sentiment gives it that puniness that you know I adore! Good job, Dee!

Normal Day Wall Hanging by Marley

Moxie Fab Alert: This wall hanging has so many trendy elements that work so well together that I'm just not sure I can contain myself! The stapled ruffles, the notebook background paper, the corrugated cardboard, and the scrunched up layered flowers with the buttons in the center just scream moxie fab! Pair all that with the balance in the design (the corner elements off-set to "frame" the focal point and the sentiment) and the poetic sentiment (Normal day let me be aware of the treasure you are) and I am in moxie fab heaven!

Wedding Wishes Card by Ashley Cannon Newell

Moxie Fab Alert: This card is so soft, lacy, and feminine, and yet the ribbon, the pearl, and the offset sentiment add a dimension to the card that give it the importance the occasion deserves. Moxie beautiful!

Thank You Card by Travelingmama

Moxie Fab Alert: I don't know when I've seen such a beautifully elegant, remarkably tasteful, amazingly simple, and fabulously composed design all rolled into one. Looking at this card is like tasting chocolate as it melts in my mouth--utterly delectable!

Winners, please send me an email with your address to cedvalson@papercraftsmag.com with "Plum Crazy Challenge Winner" in the subject line and I'll hook you up with your Moxie Fab World Challenge Winner buttons and a moxie fab prize!

Thanks again to everyone who gave this a go! Stay tuned tomorrow for another Moxie Fab World Challenge! It's going to be out of this world!

Pert near plummed out,

~Cath

PS While we're in between challenges for a few hours here, did you know that Paper Crafts Connection has a Gallery Challenge going on? That's right! It's called "The Heart of Christmas" and it's all about creating festive treat containers for the holidays. You've got until Monday to enter so click here for the details and get your craft on!