Ch. #139--Anything Goes POSITIVE with the Opt. Twist of: Crafting by the Numbers—Lucky #3: Use 3 Gems on Your Project

 

 

Hello everyone and welcome to the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog! It is the first Monday of the month and it is time for our latest challenge to begin! We hope that you and your families continue to stay healthy and safe out there. 

 

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Right now, it is time to get down to the business of our latest challenge. Here is what you need to know...

 

Challenge #139

Anything Goes POSITIVE with the Opt. Twist of 

Crafting by the Numbers—

Lucky #3: Use 3 Gems on Your Project 

The Path of Positivity turns 13 this year! While the number 13 has long carried a reputation for being unlucky, we’re choosing to embrace it as a symbol of growth, perseverance, and creative courage. After all, 13 years of inspiration, kindness, and community feels pretty lucky to us. Since this year marks an important number for us, we've decided that NUMBERS should be the overall focus in our theme for 2026 (click here if you'd like to read more in depth about our overall theme for 2026)!

Throughout the year, our monthly 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.

 

Our twist this month is all about the NUMBER THREE. Across cultures and traditions, the number three represents harmony, perfection, completeness, creativity, and divine presence. 

 

The number three has a thoughtful relationship to creativity, often serving as the foundation for artistic expression across various mediums. It is known for both inspiring people in an artistic manner as well as aiding in the capacity of self-expression. It encourages us to embrace individuality and then to go on and share it with the world. It forms the backbone of narration and art. 

 

In the world of storytelling, there are generally three main parts—a beginning, a middle, and an end. This three-act construction is a key staple in both theatre and film. It provides a clear structure for narrative advancement and emotional investment. The beginning introduces the elements of the anecdote, the middle develops tension, but it is the ending of the story that resolves it creatively. 

 

Folklore and mythology are filled with examples of the number three. There are often three tasks to perform as demonstrated in "The Three Little Pigs". The motif of three siblings who all display different qualities or roles is evidenced in the Russian Fairy tale, "The Three Brothers" and the Native American folk tale, "The Three Sisters". The motif of three wishes is common in stories involving magical beings like genies, fairies, or other supernatural creatures. Often, the three wishes come with a lesson or consequence, showing the value of wisdom in making decisions. This concept is manifested in The Arabian Nights tale, "Aladin", as well as in The Grimm's Brothers fairy tale, "The Fisherman and His Wife." These are just a few examples how threes turn up. There are many others as they are often used to convey significant themes like metamorphosis, harmony, and the completion of a cycle, thus making it an effective instrument in both storytelling and symbolic traditions across various cultures.

 

When we look at art, the concept of joining two contrasting ideas will often generate a third, new and original concept. For ex., combining a classical technique with some modern interpretations will often result in a creative, contemporary reinterpretation. In colour theory, the three primary colours—red, blue, and yellow—form the fundamental components of artistic creation, contributing a simple yet compelling palette from which boundless hues can materialize.

 

Similarly, the "rule of three" is a powerful rhetorical device, famously discussed by thinkers like Aristotle, where ideas are grouped in threes to make them more noteworthy, influential, or monumental. Examples include expressions such as: "Friends, Romans, countrymen"; "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"; "Stop, Look, and Listen"; "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"; "Mind, Body and Spirit"; and finally, "Past, Present and Future". The rhythm and sense of completeness created by three elements resound deeply with human understanding, making it a lasting tool in the art of communication and creation.

 

Across spiritual systems, the number three is often considered a holy number, symbolizing the divine trinity found in multiple spiritual teachings. In Christianity, it represents the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is often seen as a symbol of divine completeness and perfection. In Judaism there are the Three Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. In the Hindu tradition, there is the Trimurti which consists of: Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver), and Shiva (Destroyer). This triad represents cosmic creation, preservation and destruction. There is also the Osiris Triad from Ancient Egypt consisting of: Osiris, Isis and Horus. This particular triad represents kingship, resurrection and divine lineage. Finally, there is the Capitoline/Indo-European Sky Triad from the Roman religion consisting of: Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. It is said that they worshipped together on the Capitoline Hill in Rome. Together, these recurring triads across divergent cultures and time periods in our history feature how the number three has routinely served as a compelling symbol of unity, balance, and the dynamic forces believed to govern both the cosmos and human existence.

 

As demonstrated, three frequently symbolizes completeness and harmony, appearing in everyday patterns like beginning, middle, and end. Across cultures, it is often seen as a number of creativity, stability, and meaningful connection. In the next step in our creative journey of crafting by the numbers, simply add three gems to your project. We're keeping the twist simple and fun. By incorporating three gems into your project this month, you can explore how small groupings create visual balance and add a sense of intention to your project. Whether subtle or bold, let those three little details bring balance and sparkle to your design.

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.

 

References:

Aristotle, 2013. Rhetoric. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rhetoric-Philosophy [Accessed 28 February 2026].

Astrolink (n.d.) Number 3 in numerology. Available at: https://www.astrolink.com/en/article/number-3-numerology (Accessed: 27 February 2026).

BibleStudy.org (n.d.) Meaning of Numbers in the Bible: The Number 3. Available at: https://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/3.html (Accessed: 27 February 2026). 

Baker, H. (2015). The Significance of the Number Three in Folklore. Folklore Journal. Available at: https://www.folklorejournal.com/number-three (Accessed: 28 February 2026).

Cicero, M.T., 2002. On the Orator. [online] Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8884 [Accessed 28 February 2026]. 

Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024) Capitoline Triad. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Capitoline-Triad (Accessed: 28 February 2026).
Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024) Osiris. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Osiris-Egyptian-god (Accessed: 28 February 2026).
Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024) Trimurti. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trimurti (Accessed: 28 February 2026).
Enotalone (n.d.) The symbolism of the number 3 explained. Available at: https://www.enotalone.com/article/religion-and-spirituality/the-symbolism-of-the-number-3-explained-r17146/ (Accessed: 27 February 2026).

Field, S., 2005. Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. [online] Available at: https://www.screenwriting.info [Accessed 28 February 2026]. 

Harris, P. (2017). Magic and Morality in Folklore: The Three Wishes. Folklore Traditions. Available at: https://www.folkloretraditions.com/magic-three-wishes (Accessed: 28 February 2026).

Inspyria (2024) The Symbolic Meaning of Number 3. Available at: https://inspyria.com/en/retreat-culture-blog/the-symbolic-meaning-of-number-3 (Accessed: 27 February 2026).
Kabbalistic Numerology (n.d.) Number 3 meaning. Available at: https://kabbalisticnumerology.org/numbers/number-3/ (Accessed: 27 February 2026).
Spirituality Shepherd (n.d.) Spiritual meaning of number 3. Available at: https://spiritualityshepherd.com/spiritual-meaning-of-number-3/ (Accessed: 27 February 2026).

Pollock, J., 2017. The Rule of Three: Why We’re Wired to Love Triads. [online] Available at: https://www.psychologytoday.com [Accessed 28 February 2026].

Reiser, M., 2020. The Three Primary Colors: How They Create Every Color You See. [online] Available at: https://www.coloradocollege.edu [Accessed 28 February 2026].

Smith, M. (2012). The Symbolism of the Number Three in Fairy Tales. Folklore Online. Available at: https://www.folkloreonline.org/symbolism-three (Accessed: 28 February 2026).

Wisdom of the Spirit (n.d.) Spiritual meanings of the number 3. Available at: https://wisdomofthespirit.com/spiritual-meanings-of-the-number-3/ (Accessed: 27 February 2026). 

WNO (2019) Three is The Magic Number, Wales National Opera. Available at: https://wno.org.uk/news/three-is-the-magic-number (Accessed: 27 February 2026).
World Numerology (n.d.) Numerology Meaning of Number 3. Available at: https://www.worldnumerology.com/numerology-single-digit-numbers/numerology-meaning-of-3/ (Accessed: 27 February 2026). 

 

Chat GPT was used to help me polish some elements of writing and to also format my references. 

 

Now check out what my awesome design team came up with to inspire you. Clicking on each team member's name will take you to their blog where you can check out the details for their inspirational creations.

 

 

 

 

My incredible design team never fails to impress me. Each member brings a distinct perspective and a keen understanding of the theme. Even now, I am continually amazed by the depth of talent reflected in their creations. Each of these imaginative pieces has beautifully embodied the idea of Crafting by Numbers—Lucky #3: Use 3 Gems on Your Project, and I hope they have encouraged you to begin your own creative journey.

So what are you waiting for? Create a project and/or post that is positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature and join our link up. How about stretching yourself by also opting to follow the twist?! While it isn't mandatory, we'd also love to find out how this month's twist affects your own life. How are you influenced by numbers? Do you rely on any spiritual or cultural interpretations to help you process the various ways that number influence your life? As it is the third month of the year, we are continuing our Crafting by Numbers journey with the number THREE. As such, this month it is time to use three different gemstones on your project. If you want to share your process on how you decided your project, you can write a sentence or two in the body of your post, write a sentence at the bottom of your post next to the link up for this challenge, or simply leave a comment on this post if you'd like. Finally, remember that we're trying to create a Path of Positivity so if you have some time, please visit other people participating throughout the month. 

Please join us again next week when we will [hopefully] post the Top Picks for Challenge #138. Then, be sure to join us again on March 16th when we'll be back with our midway featuring more great projects. 

 
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Ch. #139--Anything Goes POSITIVE with the Opt. Twist of Crafting by the Numbers—Lucky #3: Use 3 Gems on Your Project 
This is the place to link up something that you have created during the month that you consider positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature. Entries for this challenge will be accepted from March 2nd until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on April 5th, 2026. 

SEVEN entries MAX. Please click on the 'Challenge Details' tab located at the top of the blog to see all the rules. A summary of the most important rules can also be found in the right sidebar under the heading 'General Rules'. If you would like to be a Guest Designer in a future challenge, please add the letters GDT after your name.