Info/FAQs

Welcome to The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge! Please read this page to learn more about our challenge. We welcome all types of projects and encourage players of all skill levels and styles. We ask that you create a NEW project for our challenge and do not back link to an older project. We also request that you add a link back to our challenge so others can find it. Projects that aren't new or don't link back will be deleted. Keep reading for more information about The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge. 

When does The Mixed Media Challenge begin and end?

A new challenge will be posted on the first day of the month and entries will be accepted until midnight EST on the last day of the month.

Who can play in The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge?

Anyone can play in The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge as long as you use the monthly "theme" in your project. We ask that you mention how you followed the theme in your post description. We encourage players of any skill level from beginners to advanced. We can all learn something from each other.

When are the winners announced?

The Winner, Honorable Mentions and Random Prize Winner will be announced on the fifth of the month.

What are the prizes?

The Winner and Honorable Mentions will be given a badge to display on their blog. The Random Winner will be will win a "multimedia" related prize. Everyone has a chance to win!

Can I enter more than once?

Yes, you may enter a maximum of 5 times per month. You can link to 4 other challenges (5 total including ours)

What do I need to do if I enter?

To play in our challenge we request that you add a direct link back to our challenge AND post our monthly graphic.

Can I enter if I don't have a blog?

Yes. You can link photos from a personal photo share site (flickr, picasa) or Instagram. Tips on linking an Instagram entry: Post a photo of your project on your Instagram, tag it to @mixedmediamc and #mmmc . Next, visit your account via a computer/laptop (a non-mobile device) at instagram.com/(YourUserName) and then click on your entry photo. Copy the URL that shows in your browser and paste that URL to our gallery link up. Please make sure your account is public so we can comment on your entries!

Why is the challenge a full month?

The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge lasts for a month so players will have time to decide what type of  project they want to make, experiment with different techniques, view any related videos or tutorials and work on their projects at their own pace. Some mixed media techniques require using products that need drying time and many times there is a process of trial and error that takes time. We want to make sure you have time to make a project you are proud of.