Back to Basics Lens Challenge
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Keep it Simple!
No co-brand templates allowed. You have to start from scratch.
That means your completed lens, including the intro and one guestbook module, will only consist of 7 modules total.
You get to choose which 5 modules you are going to use but be careful, this challenge is a lot harder to accomplish than you think. In fact, after completing this challenge you might just find that the famous quote, I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time., is true of lens building also.
Your "Basic" lens can be about any topic you choose.
Here's a few ideas:
-- Create a review lens about your favorite product, movie, cd, or book.
-- Create a tribute lens about your hero, or favorite celebrity, or friend.
-- Make a lens that spotlights your favorite charity.
-- Use the Valentine's theme to create an online Valentine's Day card for someone you love.
Top lenses from this week's challenge will be featured at the So You Want to be a Giant Squid? and the Giant Squid Showcase blogs on 2/10/2010.
Keep it simple. Keep it basic. Have fun!
Contents at a Glance
Only NEW lenses are eligible for this challenge!
This challenge is only open to new lenses created especially for the Giant Squid Training Camp "Back to the Basics" lens challenge.
Going for Giant
Post your lens here if you are going for Giant Squid Lensmaster
Post your "Back to Basics lens challenges" lenses here if you have between 1 - 50 (or more) lenses and you are not a Giant Squid Lensmaster yet.
Encounters Of The Spooky Kind
Starring and directed by action movie legend Sammo more...4 points
Know The Benefits Of Meditating
Why Meditate? and what are the benefits of meditat more...4 points
Ultimate Frisbee: Greatest Sport Ever
I tell people all the time that I play Ultimate Fr more...4 points
Dogster & Catster
We love our pets and we found the perfect online c more...4 points
Drift Into The Driftless Market
The Driftless Market fills a gap in Platteville, W more...3 points
Should Cats Be Confined To Owner's Property?
Cats are not native to Australia. They were probab more...3 points
Conjugal Conspiracy
.....From a philosophical perspective, all marriag more...2 points
Why My Blog Loves its LinkWithin Widget
My Blogspot blog is something of a widget aficiona more...2 points
Cameron Park Booval
Tucked away between two busy roads in the heart of more...2 points
Therapeutic Yoga for Grieving
Grieving is a side effect of loss. Each and every more...2 points
All Good Things Come From Art Fairs
This lens briefly chronicles my journey from an ar more...2 points
Five Great Ways to Use Seven Great Modules
Modules are the building blocks of Squidoo lenses. more...1 point
Pollution Pictures & What We Should Do About It
Pollution is everywhere, but sometimes we don't se more...1 point
Going for 100 Club
Post your lens here if you are going for 100 Club
Post your "Back to Basics lens challenge" lenses here if you are a Giant Squid who has between 51 - 100 (or more) and are going for 100 Club.
The Best Hoof Pick
Need a good hoof pick? Tired of straining when pic more...4 points
Set Up a Recycling System
And reduce waste by more than 50%!Here is my recyc more...4 points
The Best Mane and Tail Brush
Need a good Mane and Tail Brush? Tired of broken b more...4 points
President's Day Quiz
The official name for President's Day was Washingt more...3 points
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
We get pretty excited around this time of year bec more...3 points
Country Outlaws - The Next Generation
Who comes to mind when you are asked about the new more...3 points
The Rebuilding of Noah's Ark
Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers - who happens to b more...3 points
The Best of Oster Equine Grooming
Want an excellent grooming kit for shows, travelin more...3 points
What's In Guava Juice?
Have you drunk a glass of guava juice today? Don't more...2 points
Beauty Surrounds Me: A Short Tour of West Templeton
A series of storms have passed through our neighbo more...2 points
I Want a Fairy Tattoo, Do You?
I haven't always like fairies. And it wasn't alway more...2 points
100 Club Members
Post your lens here if you are already a member of the 100 Club.
If you are already a member of the 100 Club post your new "Back to Basics lens challenges" lenses here!
From Middle Class to Poverty to Homeless
I am writing this as I sit in a half empty house, more...2 points
How to peel a potato!
How does one peel a potato?Get a bunch of sailors more...1 point
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Back to the Basics Lens Challenge
Questions and Comments
Share your thoughts, questions and comments about this week's Giant Squid Training Camp lens challenge here!
PS... Did you notice that this lens used only 5 modules plus the intro and guestbook? :)
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vallain
Aug 11, 2010 @ 6:52 pm | delete
- Although the Challenge is over, the idea of getting back to basic lensmaking has appeal. Sometimes I get carried away adding and adding. I should try lean and clean for a few lenses.
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WildFacesGallery
Feb 10, 2010 @ 7:22 pm | delete
- Wow, I didn't know I needed to post it my challenge lens here. I just posted on the thread in the forum. I'm sure it was obvious to everyone but somehow I missed it. Hope I'm not to late. :) But I'll have learned for the next one.
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purplelady
Feb 10, 2010 @ 11:12 am | delete
- Question about our Back to Basics lens created for the B2Bchallenge. Once they are created and published do they have to stay 7 forever? Mine is starting to suffer from growing pains and is about to burst out of its clothes. She has so much more to say and I have to keep telling her to "Keep Quiet!".
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rms
Feb 10, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
- No lens is ever truly done and this was a one week challenge. So feel free to tweak and add modules and text when ever you like. :)
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purplelady
Feb 10, 2010 @ 11:27 am | delete
- Thanks for permission to let my lens of 7 grow up as much as she wants.
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Norma_Budden
Feb 11, 2010 @ 12:03 am | delete
- Good to know. I wondered the same thing.
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OhMe
Feb 11, 2010 @ 1:45 am | delete
- Me too! Thanks
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Mickie_G Feb 10, 2010 @ 10:07 am | delete
- I did a back to basics lens focusing on a "basic cooking skill"--how to peel a potato. What a challenge!
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Megal
Feb 9, 2010 @ 6:49 pm | delete
- I just did one and am starting on another. That Giant Squid Badge is pretty hard to get.
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CastleRoy
Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:16 pm | delete
- I had fun thank you so much Great challenge it helped me a lot!
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Sammie
Feb 8, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
- So hard to limit yourself to only five modules - I didn't realise how much I liked spreading things out :-) A very satisfying challenge. I think my lens could be a little more interactive, but I'm happy with the result.
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KathyMcGraw
Feb 8, 2010 @ 1:50 am | delete
- Robin- I am 3/4 finished with my lens....is the due date on Tuesday?
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rms
Feb 8, 2010 @ 5:13 am | delete
- Wednesday Morning. :)
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emmalarkins
Feb 8, 2010 @ 12:50 am | delete
- Not sure if I can just jump in on this, but here I go!
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rms
Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:14 am | delete
- everyone is welcome to jump in. :)
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