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December Challenge 2017 - Create a Christmas Present
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I am doing easy – so making one gift. Step 1 – Pick a gift (the gift is on the cover)
Jake & The Gingerbread Wars by E.G. FoleyHow it fits: Giving a Gingerbread House to my Granddaughter
Step 2 - pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (colour of book cover to reflect your choice)
The North Wind by Bronwyn ParryHow it fits: Beautiful blue wrapping paper
Step 3 – Hide the present until Christmas Eve (somewhere on cover is an item I can hide my present)
A Cornish Christmas by Lily GrahamHow it fits: Hiding the gift in the attic of this cute cottage
Step 4 – Place the present under the tree on Christmas Eve (Tree on the cover)
Sleighed by Harmony RainesHow it fits: If you take your eyes off that bare chest you will see trees in the background.
Mod
BUILD A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Challenge
Read a minimum of 4
Easy - 1 Gift - Read 4 books - one Aussie author
Medium - 2 Gifts - Read 8 books- two Aussie authors
Hard - 3 Gifts - Read 12 books - three Aussie authors
8/8
For December we are going to make gifts for our friends and family.
In order to make one gift you will need to do the following 4 steps:
Step 1 - Pick a gift
a)
How it fits: Gifts of books to all
b)
How it fits: A voucher for a train trip
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
For example – chocolate, jewellery, a surfboard
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
a)
Dial P For Poison by Zara KeaneHow it fits: Green wrapping paper
b)
How it fits: Blue wrapping paper
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
For example – red, blue, green
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
a)
Old Year's Day by John HollandHow it fits: Hide in the bushes
b)
How it fits: Hide the gift voucher under the scooter
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
For example – cupboard, shed, drawers
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
a)
How it fits: Trees on cover
b)
How it fits: Trees on cover
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
You don’t need an example of tree do you? Oh ok – here’s one just for you: 🌲
So, to make one gift – you need to read 1 book that fit each of the 4 tasks - 4 books in total
Mod
Level: Medium. 2 gifts, eight books, two Aussie authors
GIFT ONE
Step 1 - Pick a gift. Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
Murder in Vail by Judy Moore(New skis for my son) 4 stars
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift. Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour
E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton(a nice purple)
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve. Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen(in the boot of the car) 4 stars
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree. Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
The Dragon Man by Garry DisherGIFT TWO
Step 1 - Pick a gift. Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear( a leather bag for daughter in law) 4 stars 10/12/17
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift. Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny(blue)
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve. Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Flare Up by Felicity Young (Hide it in the barn.) 4 stars
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree. Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
Trickster's Point by William Kent Krueger( there are trees there and they are even Xmas trees!)
My highest priority at this stage is finishing my year-long challenges. I can put my hands on four suitable book covers to meet this monthly challenge. So count me in please Sally.AR Monthly Challenge December 2017 - Create a Christmas Gift
Level = EASY, i.e. 1 gift. 4 Books including 1 AA
Progress: 3/4
Step 1 - Pick a gift. Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
The gift I will give is a straw hat
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift. Task: read a book cover to reflect the colour you choose for the wrapping paper.
Malicious Intent by Kathryn Fox (AA)The wrapping paper is green
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve. Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
The gift will be hidden in the hold of the ship
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree. Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
Branches of trees appear around the edges of the cover image
Build a Christmas giftLevel: Easy.
A Dissection of Murder by Felicity Young 
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Don't Tell by Karen Rose
Death of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton
Ohhh what a fantastic challenge. It's completely thrown me, so I'll have to give it a bit of thought. 😱But I'll definitely give it a go.Build A Christmas Gift
Level: Easy
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
Jacaranda by Mandy Magro AA 3★
Great challenge to finish off the year!Easy for me please
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover - (Sunglasses)
Depends What You Mean By Extremist by John Safran AA
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour - (blue)
A Christmas Visitor by Anne Perry
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover - (sunglasses can be hidden under the beanie)
Mon Ex, Sa Copine, Mon Faux Mec Et Moi by Juliette Bonte
Step 4 – Place the present under the tree on Christmas Eve (Tree on the cover) - (Christmas tree on cover)
Une seconde avant Noël by Romain Sardou
Sounds fun! Do we need to finish the books in the order of the 4 steps for this one?
Finished! With 24 hours to spare! CREATE A CHRISTMAS GIFT
EASY 1 GIFT ~ 1 AA 4/4
1. GIFT 🎁
KITTEN for Dad so he's not so lonely without Mom
How it fits ~ KITTEN on the Cover
2. Wrapped in BLUE Paper
New kitty Carrier is Wrapped in BLUE (except the door) with a big BLUE BOW.
Kitten has BLUE RIBBON around his neck.
How it fits ~ Cover of the book is BLUE 💙
3. Hidden Under the Stairs until Christmas Eve
In a nice warm cozy carrier under the stairs
Complete with kitty crunchies and toy mouse, of course!
Thanks Carolyn, for reminding me to leave kitty some crunchies!
How it fits ~ STAIRCASE on the Cover 📉
4. On Christmas Eve place the present under the TREE
How it fits ~ TREES on the Cover 🎄
Brilliant Challenge, Sally!
Create a Christmas GiftLevel = EASY, i.e. 1 gift. 4 Books
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
FAN
✔Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour.
BLUE
Gemina by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman AA
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover.
SHIP
H.M.S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover.
✔History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund
Create a Christmas GiftLevel = EASY, i.e. 1 gift. 4 Books
4/4
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover. Book
✔Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour Red
✔Ballad for a Mad Girl AA
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
✔book:Before We Were Yours|32148570]
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
✔Under Your Skin
Mod
No Sue. You can read them in any order you like.
Sharon wrote: "Ohhh what a fantastic challenge. It's completely thrown me, so I'll have to give it a bit of thought. 😱But I'll definitely give it a go."Hahaha, you better otherwise Sally may throw a hissy fit.
Cute challenge Sally! I should have guessed you'd be doing this one :)I'm in for one present to start with. 4 books
Step 1. Gift: my son would love a puppy so a book with a dog on the cover - A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Step 2. Wrapping: Blue and orange, leaving plenty or breathing holes, Amber and Alice by Janette Paul AA
Step 3. Hide the present: in a large suitcase, left slightly open of course with a supply of puppy kibble - Lost Luggage by Wendall Thomas
Step 4. Place under tree: Dead Run by P.J. Tracy
Carolyn wrote: "Cute challenge Sally! I should have guessed you'd be doing this one :)I'm in for one present to start with. 4 books
Step 1. Gift: my son would love a puppy so a book with a dog on the cover - [b..."
I was worried about where you were going to hide the puppy Carolyn. I nearly chose a book with a horse on the cover but I dismissed it quite quickly!
Perhaps you could have hidden it in a forest Ace, although wrapping it would be a problem!
Carolyn wrote: "Perhaps you could have hidden it in a forest Ace, although wrapping it would be a problem!"Hehehe yes indeed.
Sally906 wrote: "How it fits: If you take your eyes off that bare chest you will see trees in the background. "ROFL - how can I bear to take my eyes off that chest?! lol
December ChallengeEasy - 1 Gift - Read 4 books - one Aussie author
Medium - 2 Gifts - Read 8 books- two Aussie authors
Hard - 3 Gifts - Read 12 books - three Aussie authors
COMPLETED
I'm participating in the #loveozya Bingo challenge so I'm going to see how many I can fit here
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Book:
- The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett (AA) - Read 11/12How It Fits: animal soft toys
Book:
- One Would Think the Deep by Claire Zorn -Read 20/12How It Fits: Surfboards
Book:
- The Convent by Maureen McCarthy (AA) -Read 19/12How It Fits: Clothes/shoes
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Book:
- Brown Skin Blue by Belinda Jeffrey (AA) -Read 27/12How It Fits: White textured / patterned gift wrap
Book:
- It Came From The Deep by Maria Lewis (AA) -Read 18/12How It Fits: Green gift wrap
Book:
- Freedom Swimmer by Wai Chim (AA) -Read 28/12How It Fits: Red / starry gift wrap
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Book:
- The Wrong Girl (Pieter Vos #2) by David Hewson -Read 31/12How It Fits: in the house
Book:
- The Flywheel by Erin Gough (AA) -Read 29/12How It Fits: in the car
Book:
- Death of Riley (Molly Murphy #2) by Rhys Bowen -Read 4/12How It Fits: under hat
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Book:
- Wayfarer (Passenger #2) by Alexandra Bracken -Read 24/12How It Fits: tree on cover
Book:
- The Road to Winter (Winter #1) by Mark Smith (AA) -Read 8/12How It Fits: trees on cover
Book:
- Leap of Faith by Fiona McCallum (AA) -Read 9/12How It Fits: trees on cover
Mod
I'm in. Not sure what level yet so I will start with easy and add to it if I have time :)4/4
I'm in for an easy season of giving. 4/41. Gift on cover [flowers] Still Life Louise Penny READ 4★+
2. Colour of wrapping paper (50%+) (Cinnabar) Stories: The Collected Short Fiction Helen Garner READ 4.5★
3. Place to hide the gift (behind the curtain on cover) China Girl: And Other Stories Ho Lin READ but dnf 2★
4. Tree on cover And Fire Came Down by (AA) Emma Viskic (trees in no condition for home use) READ 4★
December ChallengeBUILD A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Level: Easy - 1 Gift - Read 4 books - one Aussie author
Progress: 0/4
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
A Lady of High Regard by Tracie PetersonGift = a pair of fine ladies' gloves
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinleyDark Violet wrapping paper
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Charmed Lifeby Diana Wynne Jones
Hiding Place: Under the man's stovepipe hat
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty AA
December ChallengeMedium Level - 2 Presents
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
Sanctuary by Judy Nunn(AA) Beach Holiday Gift READ 20/12/17 4*
Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb Alcohol as Gift READ 17/12/17 4*Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben Blue READ 4/12/17 4*
A Cornish Christmas by Lily Graham Purple READ 5/12/17 4*Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Hell to Pay by Rachel Amphlett(AA) Hide in a boat READ 3/12/17 4*
Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly Hide at the Office READ 9/12/17 4*Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
Murder in Vail by Judy Moore READ 16/12/17 4*
The Tea Gardens by Fiona McIntosh(AA) READ 6/12/17 4*
Mod
Brenda wrote: "Some excellent choices there Janine!"Thanks Brenda. It was tricky doing my list from bed without being able to see my bookshelves.
Mod
I've got that one scheduled for next year 😊
Mod
Thanks Brenda. It was tricky doing my list from bed without being able to see my bookshelves."
Oh gosh! You've done well then!
Phrynne wrote: "Sue wrote: "Sounds fun! Do we need to finish the books in the order of the 4 steps for this one?"No Sue. You can read them in any order you like."
Thanks Phrynne - am not around much on Monday & Tuesdays.
Tien wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "How it fits: If you take your eyes off that bare chest you will see trees in the background. "ROFL - how can I bear to take my eyes off that chest?! lol"
"Bear" to take your eyes off - LOL - Boom Boom!
All added up to here.Some truly great and innovative picks going on - new challenges are always like a shopping list for me as I check out what people are reading - LOL!!!
Ace wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Ohhh what a fantastic challenge. It's completely thrown me, so I'll have to give it a bit of thought. 😱But I'll definitely give it a go."Hahaha, you better otherwise Sally may throw a hissy fit...."
Humph - I don't throw Hissy Fits - never ever !!
(Nervously looking over shoulder to make sure other Admin lady doesn't read this - we are NOT going to mention my behaviour yesterday when someone took the last notepad from the stationery cupboard here at work and didn't tell me so I could order new ones in - result? None available for the director - I had a huge hissy meltdown at the stupidity of my fellow workmates followed by a quick trip to shops to purchase him one before he flew out to business meeting in Melbourne!!)
Sally906 wrote: "All added up to here.Some truly great and innovative picks going on - new challenges are always like a shopping list for me as I check out what people are reading - LOL!!!"
Yes, a shopping list for me too!
It took me a little while to get my head around this challenge but I have had some time today to put together my selections.
Level- Easy 1 Gift
4/4
3/4 from my TBR pile!
Mod
Hahaha, you better otherwise Sa..."
Hahaha!!!
Sally906 wrote: "Ace wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Ohhh what a fantastic challenge. It's completely thrown me, so I'll have to give it a bit of thought. 😱But I'll definitely give it a go."Hahaha, you better otherwise Sa..."
LOL!
Sally906 wrote: "Added you Diana"Thanks Sally.
December ChallengeBUILD A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Level: Easy - 1 Gift - Read 4 books - one Aussie author
Step 1 - Pick a gift -
Step 2 - Wrap it -
Step 3 - Hide It -
Step 4 - Under the tree -
Hi JaneI’m on my app at the moment so will add you when I’m back on a computer :)
Another fabulous idea for a challenge you clever mods! I'm in, as always. I cannot resist a challenge!
Level: Easy - 1 Gift. Read 4 books.
Progress: 3/4
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club by Sophie Green. AA.
A book voucher and flowers for my mother
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
Blue Wrapping Paper
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
Hide in the (my) car.
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
Trees in background on cover.
Added KylieCan you add your covers to your post - is the same place where you add your link but just select cover down the bottom after you’ve searched and then press add :)
Thanks Sally. :) And sorry, an oversight on my part - oops! Fixed now. :)
Kylie wrote: "Thanks Sally. :) And sorry, an oversight on my part - oops! Fixed now. :)"
No worries - normally it's no biggie - but when we need the cover for the challenge it is sort of, kind of, important - LOL!
- I have The Inaugural Meeting of the Fairvale Ladies Book Club on my TBR pile - is earmarked for my Christmas break :)
Mod
Level: Easy - 1 Gift. Read 4 books 2/4
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: Read a book with your gift on the cover:
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (AA)
(Fruit as the gift, a fruit basket)
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: Pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover):
(Black wrapping paper)
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: Read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover:
King Arthur's World by Kevin Crossley-Holland
(can hide the fruit in the castle)
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: Read a book that has a tree on the cover:
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For December we are going to make gifts for our friends and family.
In order to make one gift you will need to do the following 4 steps:
Step 1 - Pick a gift
Task: read a book with your gift on the cover.
For example – chocolate, jewellery, a surfboard
Step 2 – Wrap up the gift
Task: pick the colour of your wrapping paper and read a book cover to reflect that colour (chosen colour must be at least 50% of the cover)
For example – red, blue, green
Step 3 – Hide the gift until Christmas Eve
Task: read a book where there is a place you can hide your present on the cover
For example – cupboard, shed, drawers
Step 4 – On Christmas Eve place the present under the tree
Task: read a book that has a tree on the cover
You don’t need an example of tree do you? Oh ok – here’s one just for you: 🌲
So, to make one gift – you need to read 1 book that fit each of the 4 tasks - 4 books in total
Challenge
Read a minimum of 4
Easy - 1 Gift - Read 4 books - one Aussie author
Medium - 2 Gifts - Read 8 books- two Aussie authors
Hard - 3 Gifts - Read 12 books - three Aussie authors
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