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    Messy Maker Challenge

    OMGosh, I can't turn my brain off ! Oh yeah, Hey, fellow muses, ImperfectlyMEssy here, Grab your coffee (or your beverage of choice, no judgments here) because I have a little surprise, and I am absolutely bursting with excitement to share it with you.We all know how paralyzing a blank canvas can be. Sometimes you sit down for your 30-minute creative escape, and your brain just goes completely blank. Well, I want to play a game with you every single month to kickstart that beautiful imagination of yours.Welcome to our very first Monthly Messy Maker Challenge!

    Here’s the deal: I’m not sending you a box of fancy, expensive supplies. Instead, every single month, I am going to challenge you to use a specific, everyday tool or material or low cost item (we're talking dollar store stuff) to create something unique.For our very first challenge, we are going standard-sized but totally unconventional.

    Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create something using: An 8x10 canvas + Aluminum Foil! Yes, you read that right. Go raid your kitchen drawer, grab that crinkly roll of silver foil, and show me what you’ve got! Mold it, texture it, wrap it, paint over it. There are absolutely no rules here.

    Here is the best part: This isn’t a competition to see who is the most "perfect" artist. This is about playing, experimenting, and embracing the beautiful chaos of trying something new. Every single month, we are going to feature your submissions right on our

    Creative Community Page! It’s going to be a giant, gorgeous gallery of our collective imagination, mistakes and all. So, are you in? Pinky promise me you'll give it a shot. Snag your canvas (dollar stores, Ross, etc.), tear off some foil, and let's get messy! **Official Rules, Regulations & Prizes listed below** Once you’re done, upload your creation to the community page so we can all hype you up. Can’t wait to see what you dream up, muses!

    XOXO,

    ImperfectlyMEssy

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  • Official Rules, Regulations & Prizes

    Canvas Spec: All entries must be created on an 8" x 10" canvas.

    Element: Aluminum foil must serve as the primary design component.

    Creation Budget: Total cost of materials used for the design must not exceed $20.

    Monthly Deadline: Submissions are due by 11:59 PM PST on the 20th of each month.

    Submission Format: Submit 2–3 high-resolution photos or a 15-second video (if a video is submitted it must include at least one still photo) of your piece via submissions button below.

    Originality: Designs must be your own original work created specifically for the active monthly prompt.

    Media Release: Participants must sign a waiver granting permission for their entry to be featured on social media, websites, advertisements, and marketing materials. Your first name, last name initial and state of residence will be displayed with your entry.

    Creator Credit: You will always be credited for your work, with the option to attach one social media handle to your featured piece.

    Prize: One monthly winner receives 2 Messy Muse Project custom totes, 2 custom Muse-Pads, and 2 kraft books.

    Winner Announcement: Winners will be chosen and announced on the last Friday of every month.