Design Challenge #6 - September 2012
 

Color Swatch for Design Challenge #6 - September 2012

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/...mber2012-1.png

Hex Codes: #ecd991, #fba71a, #c75027, #4d2c13, #b377b3, #4a205e

Deadline - Friday, September 28 (by 11:59pm CST)
Reveal and Blog Hop on Friday, October 5.

As you are planning your contribution, please look through the things others are making so the kit doesn't have a lot of duplicate items. We want this kit to have tons of variety! Try something new, learn a new technique, and stretch your boundaries a little! Check out this thread for resources, tutorials, tips, and tricks for designers.

We would like to include two templates in this kit. A PhotoShop template with at least 25 layers will fulfill the minimum submission requirement. You should submit both a layered PhotoShop document and untrimmed PNG files named 1,2,3,4,5,etc. The first two people to send me a PM indicating a desire to create a template for this month’s challenge will be listed below. A backup person will also be listed in the event that one of the people creating the two templates indicates that they will be unable to complete it. If not used, the backup person will be offered a template slot for the following month.

Template 1: MJAJmom
Template 2: *melidy*
Backup:

We will also need someone to create a charm for the DC PP charm bracelet. The charm should use the colors from or follow the current month's theme. Send me a PM if you are interested.

Charm: marinapj

Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions can be any combination of papers, individual elements (such as ribbons, scatters, frames, etc), word art, alphas, and clusters. The minimum number of unique items is 5; the maximum number of unique items is 25. The same paper/element in different colors counts as one. A full alpha fulfills the minimum requirement. Although you may submit any combination of items you want, we would prefer to see themed mini kits (which include a combination of papers, elements, and possibly a coordinating alpha).
• All papers and elements MUST use the provided color swatch—you can use any shade (darker or lighter) of the chosen colors. You may also use these neutral colors: black, white, shades of gray, brown, silver and gold.
• You may not submit items for which you do not hold the copyright. If you use overlays, elements, etc. to create your items they must be labeled for commercial use (CU) and if their terms require, include with your submission a statement that gives proper credit.
• You must include a TOU/copyright notice in your submission. A basic fill-in-the-blank TOU can be found here if you don’t have one of your own.
• There is no mb maximum for submissions, but please make sure you are sizing a saving your items according to the following guidelines.
  • Papers should be:
    • 12”x12” 300dpi (which is 3600pixels x 3600pixels),
    • Saved as a JPG file that is about 3mb.
      • In Photoshop, after clicking on the “Save As” button, enter the desired file name and select “JPG” from the dropdown menu; click on “OK”. A popup screen should appear entitled “JPG Options”; change the quality value to “8” and click on “OK”. Saving the file with a value of “8 or 10” for quality will ensure it is the correct size (approx. 3mb).
  • Elements/Alphas should be:
    • Sized appropriately for a 12”x12” 300dpi layout; make your items the same size you would want them to be when creating a layout. For example: 12"x12" is not a reasonable size for flower elements; 2"x2" is more appropriate,
    • Trimmed so there is a minimal amount of blank canvas around the item,
    • Saved as a PNG file—the file size (mb) will vary based on the size (inches) of the element.
  • A preview of your submission is required. It should be:
    • 600pixels x 600pixels 72dpi,
    • It must minimally include your name (the one you used to save the files) and pictures of the items that you created for the challenge,
    • Previews may be as basic or elaborate as you want them to be.
      • A basic preview would tile the papers and/or line up the elements,
      • A more elaborate preview would arrange papers and/or elements in a more creative manner—as designers do to advertise their kits.

Some quality issues to pay attention to are listed below. If you have questions about what these things are or how to prevent/fix them, please ask! Everyone can benefit from adhering to these bullet points.

• Do not pre-shadow elements or elements on papers.
• Make sure paper textures aren’t blurry at 100%.
• Check that elements are not cut off or missing parts.
• When extracting or creating elements, be sure the edges are not jagged. Do NOT use the paint bucket tool to recolor elements--you will get jagged edges every time!
• After creating a paper or element, check to be sure it is in gamut.

You can find more information on QC issues here.

IMPORTANT:
You may NOT include:

• Any items trademarked or copyrighted by Disney. This includes but is not limited to names, words, song lyrics, and phrases (for example, you cannot create word art that says “Cinderella”, “Splash Mountain”, “Pop Century”, etc.).
• Photos, clipart, silhouettes, etc. of Disney characters—no Mickey heads either!
• Park, attraction, resort, restaurant, or movie signage/symbols/logos.
• Photos of buildings/structures on Disney property.
• Elements that are too similar to images copyrighted by Disney (for example: you may create a turtle that has similar coloration as Crush, but you may not create one with the same markings, eyes, expression, etc).

Your papers/elements should be useful for Disney layouts without infringing on the copyrights that Disney has on its characters, movies, parks, rides, attractions, etc.
The following website has a searchable database where you can look to see if a name/phrase is trademarked: http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/index.jsp

*** If there are any questions about minimum requirements or copyright infringement, please ask. ***

Files and Zipped Folder(s):

Naming your files:

Your MS username_DC#_element type_description

Paper Example: MMouse_DC50_paper_green.jpg
Element Example: MMouse_DC50_button_red.png
Alpha Example: MMouse_DC50_alpha_uppercase_A.png

Naming your folder(s):

Your MS username_DC#
Example: MMouse_DC50

If your username is longer than 8 characters, please use an abbreviation. Avoid using spaces anywhere in the file/folder name. If you design under a different name, you may use that name instead of your MouseScrappers name.
Please limit the size of each zipped folder to 50mb. If your submission is larger than 50 mb, please split it into separate zipped folders to help control download times. If you have more than one zipped folder, name them in this manner:

Your MS username_DC#_folderletter
Example: MMouse_DC50_A & MMouse_DC50_B

To zip files place all your elements and a TOU inside a folder, then zip that folder. This is automatically creates a folder containing your files in whatever folder the user unzips to.
There are many ways to compress (zip) a folder. You can use a program such as WINZIP/WINRAR or, if you are on a Windows operating system, there is a utility built into Windows that you can use.

• Right click on the folder containing your items and select “Send To”. Click on “Compressed (zipped) folder”. A new folder will be created in the same directory with the same name but it will be compressed (zipped).

Uploading Submissions:
We will be utilizing DropITtoME to collect submissions this month. When you are ready to submit you items, send frogfish (Christina) a PM for the link and password. Don't worry, it's super easy and I will receive your submission immediately (no waiting to download).

Disclaimer:
The completed kit will be added to the MouseScrappers store for anyone to purchase. All proceeds from the sale of the kit will be used to keep MouseScrappers running. Every month you participate in this challenge, you will receive the resulting design challenge collaboration kit (for that month) free of charge, but will receive no compensation (monetary or otherwise) for your submission to the challenge or for the sale of the collaboration kit. Any and all proceeds from the sale of the completed kit go to MouseScrappers. Copyright of your submission remains with you.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. You DON'T have to be a designer; anyone can do this! The more people who participate, the bigger the monthly kit will be!

It sounds like a lot of you were inspired to do Halloween kits with these colors, but since I have never been to Disney at Halloween, I decided to go a different direction...Chip and Dale!

I will work on a Haunted Mansion / Tower of Terror kit! Love this color scheme!

Chip and Dale!!!! I love it Christina!!!!!!!

Count me in too! not sure yet what I will do, will probably go generic flower, stars, ribbons, buttons, etc and papers!!

As usual I will blog train it too!! www.damseldesigns.blogspot.com

i'll do "something" ... no clue what! :yeah:

I'll do a Tangled mini-kit.

I'm thinking Villians... with the colors I see Maleficent, Jafar, Ursula, yzma, hook... I could go on... A play on MNSSHP

Count me in too!
Not sure what I'm going to make yet, but I'll figure something out.


You can add me to the bloghop too.
http://saaronline.blogspot.com

Like Marina, these colors made me think of Haunted Mansion, so I'll probably do something along that line as well.

mmm ... Christina, the Hex codes are missing in your post ...

oh and i will do the blog train too - http://franscraps.blogspot.com

I'd like to participate in this one. Halloween theme for me !!!

Sorry! That's what happens when you copy and paste...:blush:

Here are the hex codes. I also updated the first post to include them.

Hex Codes: #ecd991, #fba71a, #c75027, #4d2c13, #b377b3, #4a205e

We have never been at Halloween either but decided to take the kids this year. They are super excited.... should be fun!

I think Chip and Dale sounds fantastic :hooray: They are so cute!

OK, so I'll concentrate on Tower of Terror then. :)

Halloween for me ;)
Christina I will participate in the blog hop :yeah:

I'm signed up to do a template this go round, but I will create a freebie for my blog. Please include me on the blog train.
www.mjajdesigns.blogspot.com

I forgot to add...include me in the blog hop, also!

http://www.bookladydesigns.blogspot.com/

I'm going to work on another Animal Kingdom kit this month. Specifically I will be doing one for Kali River Rapids.

I would also like to be in the blog train: http://joyfulexpressionsscraps.blogspot.com/

Thanks-
Jennifer

I'll probably make an alpha pack with each color another alpha.

My Tower of Terror kit is almost finished, Christina. I'll be uploading it later tonight or tomorrow. :yeah:

If there's anyone that wants to make a freebie but has no blog... I'm happy to put your freebie on my blog.

I'll be there. No idea what exactly I'm going to do. Have to look through my pictures.

Count me in on the blog hop. Toni (Loveforpm) too. I'll be hosting her again. This time we'll both be at www.artsandainsdesigns.blogspot.com

I'd also like to take part in the blog train... Even though I'm just doing the template this month I'm sure I'll be able to make a Nightmare Before Christmas or maybe a Villains element pack or something for a freebie :)

http://melidymouse.blogspot.co.uk/

I'm going to play around with a few ideas and if they turn out good enough not to embarass myself, I'll join in this month.

I'm playing with a couple of themes.. Food and Wine Festival and Safari. I know, two totally different themes! :blush:

I can't wait to see your first submission! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

I uploaded my part.
I used the same dropbox and password like last time.

Let me know if something went wrong.

Count me in Cristina-
and add me to the blog hop too!
http://madforthemouse.blogspot.com/

Haven't decided about what to do yet- but it will come to me!

I'd like to participate in the blogtrain as well (assuming I get my kit done;)). Sarah, I'd like to take you up on your offer to host my freebie. Thanks.

Ok. That's perfect Linda! :thumbsup:

Joining too, not sure what to do yet. Guess it's going to be something for fall and/or Halloween. Have an idea for the bloghop yet, so count me in for that, too! ;-)
Oh, and I think I add some stitches again! ;-)
If anyone else need a blog to host a freebie, let me know and I can help you out! ;-)

Well I started off going toward a halloween kit and now I am thinking I am kind of veering off into a whimsical type of kit.... sheesh! I am having fun though and I am not stressing. I think whatever it ends up being will fit in nicely with what everyone else is doing. These challenges have really pulled together quite well :thumbsup:

http://cindyrelly.blogspot.com/

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I'm done, just waiting on feedback about whether or not to use something in kit, or use it for freebie, have some stitches and ribbons. I went with a Villains theme.
afirmbeliever will be hosting me again for the blog hop

I've never done this before, but I'd maybe like to participate...
But I'll need some more info. Where can I see what everyone created so I don't make the same and can get inspiration? And how should I upload? Thanks!

no response? anyone?

We actually don't see what each other has created until a few days before the reveal. If you read through all the posts in this thread, many of us have listed the theme of our mini kits.

Here is the post that should answer just about every question you might have. How to label your files, how to upload, what your kit can and should not include, etc. http://mousescrappers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10173 And if you have more, we'll try to answer the best we can.

As a rule of thumb, I just make what I myself need and would want to use. We all have different styles and it makes for a great kit.

Kelly

Thank you!

No, now I saw the new villan design challenge, I'm going to participate on that one, sorry. I like that one more and I don't want to do both because of the time.

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Finished and uploaded... WooHoo