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Right now, it is time to continue with our midway. Here is a refresher of the details for our current twist:
Challenge #142
Anything Goes POSITIVE with the Opt. Twist of
Crafting by the Numbers—
Bring on the Bling: Use 6 Embellishments
Throughout the year, our monthly card challenges will be inspired by specific numbers. Whether numbers speak to you mathematically, symbolically, spiritually, or simply as a design prompt, we hope this theme invites you to think a little differently, stretch your imagination, and—most of all—have fun. Let’s make this a year where numbers truly count.
Designers often look to symbolism to add meaning to their work, and the number six offers plenty of inspiration. Across cultures, philosophies, and spiritual traditions, six is often associated with harmony, beauty, responsibility, and care. Unlike numbers that suggest change or adventure, six is more closely connected to stability and nurturing relationships. This makes it a wonderful source of inspiration for greeting cards, scrapbook layouts, mixed-media projects, and other creative designs.
At its core, six is linked to love, service, and balance. In numerology, it is often known as the number of the caregiver because of its connection to family, home, and compassion. Six is also known as the first "perfect number" in mathematics because its divisors (1, 2, and 3) add up to equal six. Because of this, it has long been seen as a symbol of balance and completeness. Designers can use these ideas to create projects that feel warm, thoughtful, and welcoming.
Culturally, six appears in many interesting ways. In Chinese culture, the number six is often considered lucky because it is associated with smooth progress and good fortune. In Jewish tradition, six can represent the physical world through the six directions of space: north, south, east, west, up, and down. These examples show how six is often linked to order, connection, and harmony.
In Christian tradition, six is associated with creation and humanity. According to the Book of Genesis, the world was created in six days before the seventh day of rest. Because of this, six is often connected to caring for others, being responsible, and putting effort into meaningful work. For designers, this symbolism can inspire projects that celebrate kindness, encouragement, family, and friendship.
Spiritually, six is often seen as a symbol of harmony between the physical and spiritual worlds. One of the best-known symbols connected to six is the six-pointed star, which is made from two overlapping triangles. It has often been used to represent balance and unity. Six also appears throughout nature. Honeycombs are made up of six-sided hexagons, and many snowflakes display six-fold symmetry. These natural patterns show how beauty and structure can work together.
In creative design, the number six naturally lends itself to balanced and attractive layouts. Designers might use six gems around a focal image, six flowers clustered together, or six embellishments placed along a border to guide the viewer's eye. Six repeated elements can create honeycomb-inspired patterns, while snowflakes, hexagons, and six-petalled flowers can subtly reinforce the theme. Even using six coordinating colours can help create a sense of harmony and unity. These visual examples show how six can be incorporated into a design in both obvious and subtle ways.
Using the number six in design is about celebrating the thoughtful details that make something special. Through cultural, spiritual, and visual symbolism, six reminds us of the importance of care, connection, and beauty. It encourages us to create projects that feel meaningful, balanced, and heartfelt.
This month, we're bringing on the bling by encouraging you to use six embellishments in your design. Six is frequently associated with care, beauty, and responsibility, often connected to home, humanity, and nurturing relationships. Across traditions, it can reflect harmony between the physical and the spiritual. Adding six embellishments this month is a way to honour thoughtful details—the finishing touches that turn something handmade into something heartfelt.
For designers taking on the challenge, consider using six embellishments to create balance and visual interest. You might choose six gems for sparkle, six flowers for beauty, six pearls for elegance, or six decorative accents that help tell a story. Try arranging them in a circle, a hexagon, or around a focal image to draw the eye across your design. Whether your style is simple or richly detailed, these six finishing touches can add personality, depth, and a little extra shine to your project.
Remember,
the twist is completely optional and you don't need to follow it in
order to win. However, in order to be considered eligible for this
month's goodies, remember that general types of projects/posts will not
qualify for the honours and prize UNLESS they are also positive, inspirational,
motivational or encouraging in some nature. Additionally, even if a project may qualify as positive, if your post
promotes negativity, hatred or anything of an abhorrent nature, your
project will be disqualified. Honours and Prize include:
- $6 worth of images from Scribbles Designs, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all qualifying entrants.
- A badge for the following honours: Top Pick, Most Inspirational, Random Winner, DT Delight.
Centre of Excellence (2025) Number 6 in Numerology: Strengths, Weaknesses, & Spiritual Insights. Available at: https://www.centreofexcellence.com/numerology-number-6/ (Accessed: 6 June 2026).
Numerologist (n.d.) Meaning, Mystery and Magic of the Number 6. Available at: https://numerologist.com/numerology/meaning-mystery-and-magic-of-the-number-6/ (Accessed: 7 June 2026).
Andrews, B. (2025) Number 6 Meaning: The Lovers, Beauty and Responsibility. Numerologist. Available at: https://www.numerologist.com/meanings/numbers-1-to-9/number-6-meaning (Accessed: 8 June 2026).
Science of Numbers (2024) Numerology Root Number 6. Available at: https://scienceofnumbers.com/numerology-root-number-6/ (Accessed: 7 June 2026).
World Numerology (2024) Numerology Meaning of number 6. Available at: https://www.worldnumerology.com/numerology-single-digit-numbers/numerology-meaning-of-6/ (Accessed: 7 June 2026).
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