This is my first time participating in the Nerd Games, it sounds like fun!
Prompt: July - Impressionism
Team: Nancy Drew
Project Name: Purrmaid
Project Link: Purrmaid Pillow
Brief Description: This pillow is made with a soft minky-like fabric.
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Welcome! your purr-maid is adorable! We’re so happy to have you 
Welcome to the Games! I love how its natural arm (paw?) position makes it look like it’s posing for the photo.
Yay, Team Columbo!
Prompt: July Battle - Original
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Rhubarb syrup
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Brief Description: I had too much rhubarb to use, so I froze some, made another pie, and made some into a simple syrup that will be fun to mix with seltzer for a little rhubarb soda treat. I just simmered the rhubarb in water, put it through a fine mesh strainer, and kept it heated while the added sugar dissolved. It’s very sweet, but you can taste the rhubarb. Cool!
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Prompt: July - Pop art
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Stay strong drawing
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Brief Description: I wanted to include a little art in one of the cards I sent out for my letter writing group recently. It was for someone who loves weightlifting and recently had surgery. I found a reference image online and then free-handed it with micron pens and added the lettering. It was about the size of two ATCs.
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Prompt: July - Impressionism
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Rainbow diamond painting
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Brief Description: I wanted something easy to do to wind down in bed that still felt creative. I got this kid’s diamond painting set (of 2) that was easy and fun (and still somehow took 2 hours each). It’s got pastel-y tones.
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Prompt: July - Realism
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Smoothie preps
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Brief Description: I had a bunch of produce that needed a purpose, so I pre-made some smoothie bags for easy meals/treats. Very useful! (As a side note, I pitted that entire container of cherries by hand and looked like an axe murderer by the end. 
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Prompt: July - Surrealism
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Unicorn diamond painting
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Brief Description: The other from my kit. Unicorns are from a fantasy world.
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Prompt: July - Cubism
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Raku pottery
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Brief Description: I took a raku pottery workshop with my mom and grandma. It was so awesome! I’m definitely into it and want to do more. They were very solid pieces in the end, literally and metaphorically (as in they turned out well)!
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Prompt: Free Range
Team: Team Columbo
Project Name: Strawberry rhubarb crumble pie
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Brief Description: Here’s the pie I made with the rhubarb, too. Yes, another. When a recipe works and is delicious, why not?! Lol.
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Welcome @AudiobookLover! I’m so glad you decided to jump into the fun! Your pillow is adorable! Purrfect!
Been there 
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Anniversary Retrospective
It was hard to choose which are my favorites because I like most of the things I make for different reasons! Here are some that I remembered off the top of my head though. In no particular order:
Poppet
Whimsy Tree Shrine
Art Doll
Zombie Triptych (this was before I learned how to take better photos, lol)
Acrylic Panel Collage
Star Trek Beaded Curtain
Louise Hat
Necessary Clutch (I’m still using this wallet six years later :D)
Junk Journal
Venom Copic Marker Drawing
Prompt: Pop Art (July)
Team: Miss Marple
Project Name: Bubble Mailer Book
Project Link: Address Book from Bubble Mailer & Calendar Scraps
Brief Description: The pages in this book are pretty striking/bold. Plus, hot pink cover!
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@LovelyMiss - I still have, and use, that Louise hat every Halloween! It has really held up well and is amazing. I love it too!
Prompt: June battle- original
Team: Sherlock
Project Name: Lemon and cheese ATC
Project Link: Lemon & Cheese-a family ATC (and bonus recipe)
Brief Description: This is my original art work, backed by an original masterboard by @Reinikka.
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Added my link! 
Yay! That is so cool to hear! I love that it has held up well. I still remember searching for a cord - I studied Louise’s hat and decided a shoelace would be the best option. When I finally found one the right color and a long enough length it was like hitting the jackpot, lol!
Thank you all for the warm welcome! I haven’t had a chance to comment on any, but I’m really enjoying seeing such a fun variety of projects!
Welcome @mellybelly81! Yay for playing along! Great projects! I look forward to seeing more of your cool creations!
Prompt: Battle - July - Reproduction
Team: Nancy Drew
Project Name: One HP Book Ornament
Project Link: Waiting to make more so I can post all at once. Had to post now to make the Challenge though!
Brief Description: This ornament contains 41 reproductions of HP books. Four each of the main 7 books, then 1 Cursed Child, and four each of Quidditch through the ages, Fantastic Beasts, and Beetle Bard.
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For a gal who struggles with minis, you rocked these tiny books!!
Prompt: July - Realism
Team: Sherlock Holmes
Project Name: Fancy Cake ATC
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Brief Description: I think that cake is definitely useful in everyday life. 
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Welcome to the Games! It’s great seeing some new faces. Please don’t hesitate to jump right in and post prompts. And if you have any questions, ask away! 
Prompt: June -Surrealism
Team: Sherlock
Project Name: Miniature copper pot
Project Link: Miniature copper pot
Brief Description: I sanded the bottom of this pot, as it was originally quite rounded, but it’s still a bit wonky. Acceptably wonky.
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