CO Challenge #31 Tenderness

"Tenderness"
("hellyys" in Finnish)

First I must apologize our fitful updates. And we are also sorry about little bit irregular commenting on your creations. Elegia has been trawling around (no surprise?) and me? Well, I've just been abstracted. But, never the less, here is our new challenge:

Use this pic of the lovely couple. Or express the word "tenderness" some how in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

CO Challenge #30 ~ Creepy

"Creepy"
(karmiva in Finnish)

Big Ben bell's already tolled midnight in London, so it's time to publish a new challenge. And Halloween coming up, so this challenge must be something scary and eery!

Use this painting from 17th century, the lovely Burgfräulein von Strechau. Or express the word "creepy" some how in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Co Challenge # 29 Man

"Man"

("Mies" in Finnish)

These weeks CO challenge word is very simple: “Man”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Man” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Can’t wait to see your men!


(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge # 28 Corset

"Corset"
(Korsetti in Finnish)

Big Ben bell's already tolled midnight in London, so it's time to publish a new challenge.

Use the vintage photo of beautiful ladies with corsets. Or express the word "corset" some how in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession Challenge # 27 ~ Nightmare

"Nightmare"
"Painajainen" in Finnish)

Let’s see some nightmares. What is your nightmare? The challenge image is William Adolphe Bouguereau’s painting Dante and Virgil in Hell (1850) and the word is “Nightmare”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Nightmare” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Can’t wait to see your nightmares!


(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge # 26 ~ Pink

"pink"

The challenge image for this week is Frédéric Soulacroix's (1858-1933) painting "In the Garden". And the word is "pink". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the photo and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge # 25 ~ Portrait

"Portrait"
("Potretti" in Finnish)

The Challenge image for this week in this lovely girl painting. The challenge word is “Portrait”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Portrait” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.


Have fan, see you soon – can’t wait to see your creations!


(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge # 24 the Cowboys

"Cowboys"

The challenge image for this week is old photo of the cowboy, 1888. And the word is "cowboys". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the photo and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge #23~ Dream

"Dream"
("Unelmoida" in Finnish)

Let’s dream for a change. The challenge image is John William Waterhouse’s painting Saint Cecilia and the word is “dream”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Dream” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Can’t wait to see your dreams!

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge # 22 ~ Overall

"Overall"
(haalarit in Finnish)

The challenge image for this week is old photo of 5 the U.S. Congressional Secretaries in overalls, 1920. And the word is "overalls". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the photo and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge #21 ~ Animal

"Animals"
("Eläimet" in Finnish)

This week we go wild! The challenge image is Jean Baptiste Huet’s painting “A Pride of Lions” and the challenge word is “Animals”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Animals” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Can’t wait to see how brutish you’ll go!


(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge #20 ~ Angels

"Angels"
("Enkelit" in Finnish)

Hi you all, we are happy to be back. Didn’t get any fish, but lots of good memories. ;)

The Challenge image for this week William Bouguerea’s beautiful painting. The challenge word is “Angels”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Angels” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.


Have fan, see you soon – can’t wait to see your creations!

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

We were fishing again ;)

Hi all, as someone might noticed there hasn't been a challenge for a while. We a terribly sorry for not informing you about the break.

We've been busy: Itkupilli had lovely guests in Los Angeles and I traveled to Finland. Now Itkupilli's visitors are gone and I'm back in London. So the challenges continue again!

The next challenge will be on Sunday 15.8. 12.00 am (London time).

Hope we see you on Sunday!

Cheers

Itkupilli and Elegia

Collage Obsession Challenge #19 ~ Fashion

"Fashion"
("muoti" in Finnish)

Ooosp...a little bit late again....

Use the "Fashion of the day" caricature engraved by Charles Williams. Or express the word "fashion" some way in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession Challenge #18 ~ Mirror

"Mirror"
("Peili" in Finnish)

The Challenge image for this week is Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg’s beautiful painting. The challenge word is “Mirror”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Mirror” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Have fan, se you soon – can’t wait to see your creations!

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsessin Challenge #17 ~ Siblings

"Siblings"
("sisarukset" in Finnish)

The challenge image for this week is old photo of the siblings . And the word is obviously "siblings". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the photo and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Collage Obsession Challenge #16 ~ Door

"Door"
("Ovi" in Finnish)

Hi all, the vacation is over. We didn’t get any fish, but to be honest – we didn’t even fish!

The challenge image for this week is photograph from Alcatraz Island. The challenge word is “Door”. Use the image or/and the word. The word “Door” doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I have taken the challenge photo myself, but you can use it freely also in your other creations. It’s public domain now.

Hope you have fun, can’t wait for your creations!

Gone Fishing

As someone might have noticed there’s no challenge for this week. That’s because I’m in LA now and we forgot to post the challenge. We are having too fun, I guess.

That’s why we decided to take a vacation, but we’ll be back on Sunday 23.5.

Take care!

Elegia and Itkupilli

Collage Obsession Challenge #15 ~ Mother

"Mother"

("äiti" in Finnish)

Ooops...we are a little bit late...

The challenge image for this week is Marcus Gheeraets the younger's painting "Barbara Gamage with six children" . And the word is "mother". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the painting and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #14 ~ Flowers

"Flowers"
("Kukat" in Finnish)

The challenge image for this week is a still life painting of Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder. And the word is "flowers". Express the word some how in your collage or use the image, or both, the painting and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #13 ~ Beach

BEACH
("Ranta" in Finnish)

Summer is getting closer every day (Well, not in Australia). No need to wear the whole wardrobe anymore to keep yourself warm!

That’s why I think this bright lady image would be perfect for this week’s challenge. The challenge word is “Beach”.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “Beach” doesn’t have to show up in our collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

Have fun, can’t wait to see what you’ll create this week!



(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #12 ~ Obvious

"Obvious"

(ilmiselvä in Finnish)

The challenge for this week is quite obvious, isn't it? Use the portrait of Marie Antoinette by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun. Or express the word "obvious" some how in your collage. Or use both, the painting and the word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #11 ~Home

"Home"
("Koti" in Finnish)

Greetings from Sydney, I love this city! It’s a shame that I must leave Australia tomorrow (or in fact today). But it’s of course nice to go home too.

This week’s challenge is that interesting room image above and the word is “home”.

What feels home to you, what is your ideal home like? Or would you like to create someone else's home? Only your imagination is the limit, when you'll describe home.

Use the image or/and the word. The word “home” doesn’t have to show up in our collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I’m anxious to see your creations!


(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

Elegia

CO Challenge #10 Easter

"Easter"
("pääsiäinen" in Finnish)

I didn't had to think the challenge word for this week, it's so obvious. But I had trouble to find a nice image. But I think I finally found something nice . I know, it's an actress again, but I couldn't resist this image.

The challenge image is the photo of actress Lynn Merrick . Use the images or express the word "easter" some other way in your collage. The word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain (as far as I know).

CO Challenge #9 ~Fruitful

"FRUITFUL"
("Hedelmällinen" in Finnish)

It’s time for this week’s challenge. It should be Itkupilli’s turn, but I do the challenge for her, because I’m not able to do the challenge next week.

I am traveling today to Sydney, Australia. I should have a net connection there, so I can easily take a look on your collages!

The challenge image this time is Francis Millet’s beautiful painting. Use it or/and the word “Fruitful”. The word doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.
Can’t wait to see your creations!

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #8 ~ Mirage

"Mirage"
("Kangastus" in Finnish)

It’s midnight in London. I think I’m sleeping now (well, I can’t be sure of that yet), thank god there’s a possibility to schedule these postings!

This week’s challenge image is that lovely old church photo and the challenge word is “Mirage”. Use the image or/and the word “Mirage” in your collage. The word doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I hope you have fun and can’t wait your creations!

(Click image to enlarge it and then save it to your computer: Print it or work digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations.)

CO Challenge #7 ~ Movies

"Movie"
("Elokuva" in Finnish)

The Big Ben bell's are already tolling midnight in London, but here is LA is Sunday afternoon and we are waiting here the Oscar Gala to begin. So theme for this week is movies.

The challenge image is Brazilian Magazine cover and the beautiful actress is Dorothy Lamouran . Use the images or express the word "movies" some other way in your collage. The word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

CO Challenge #6 Stairs

"Stairs"
("Portaat" in Finnish)

When I saw this photo, I knew immediately this could be a perfect challenge image. I hope you find this inspiring too. Well, if you don’t (find this inspiring), just use the challenge word “Stairs “.

And as always you can also use the image and the word. The word doesn’t need to appear in your collage. You can express yourself freely.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

CO Challenge #5 Chinese

"Chinese"
("kiinalainen" in Finnish)

It was just the Chinese New Year and that's why I thought we could celebrate the year of the tiger with Chinese theme.

Use this old soap commercial image or express the word "Chinese" some way in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession Challenge #4 Misty

"Misty"
("Sumuinen" in Finnish)

Greetings from snowy and cold Finland! Yes, I'm still here.

Use this exciting photo or express the word "Misty". You can of course use them both, if you like. The word doesn't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession #4 Longing

"Longing"
("Kaipaus" in Finnish)

It would have Elegia's turn, but I will take over also this challenge, because Elegia is on a trip to Finland.

Use the photo of Marceline Day. Or express the word "longing" some way in your collage. Or use both, a photo and a word. Word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession Challenge #3 "a pair"

"a pair"

("pari" in Finnish)

The Big Ben bell's are tolling midnight in London, so it's time to publish the challenge #3.

The challenge image is actually also a pair of images, an old cabinet card with it's background. Use one of the images or both, or express the word "pair" some other way in your collage. The word don't have to show up in your collage.

Post your creation to your blog or other website and leave a comment with a link to your collage.

I can't wait to see your creations.

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).

Collage Obsession Challenge #2 "Abandoned"

”Abandoned”

("hylätty" in Finnish)

It’s midnight in London and now it’s time to publish our second challenge. But first I want to thank you all who participated in our challenge last week! I hope you find this challenge image and/or word interesting too.

You can use both, the photo and a word, or choose only the photo or a word. Word doesn’t have to show up in your collage.

Have a inspiring week, can’t wait to see what you will create!

(Click the image larger and save it to your computer, print it or use digitally. The image is public domain, so you can freely use it also with your other creations).