Hi there, I thought I'd add a new challenge on here, It's also on TS3.com but I wanted to get more exposure!!!

The Storybook Wedding Bi-Weekly Building Challenge

What is it?

In this forum, I will be giving out a storyline of a couple of sims that have recently gotten hitched. I will give you their story and then give you a task of building their new home along with creating the sims as well. Each couple will have a different theme attached to it and there will be different guidelines for each story/build.

The Rules:

I will be giving out challenges every Tuesday and they will end two weeks from then. CC is allowed as long as credit is given properly. You will create your lot and upload it to the exchange as well as submite photos via Create a Story or Create a Movie. If you unable to create a story or movie you can post up to 4 photos on this forum. Your sims should be made and all you have to do is submit a photo of each sim via the forum, you can either show them enjoying their home, or just a simple picture of them. Please keep language and comments positive and supportive.

The Entry Form:

Username on Sims3.com:

Name of Lot:

Name of Challenge:

Lot size:

Lot final cost:

Lot address:

Link to Lot:

Link to media:

Explain your design:

Challenge #1: Humble Abode

Bethany and Corbin Brinsky got married Monday, May 24th, 2010 in a small chapel in Sunset Valley. They want a small quaint little home, but let me tell you their story before we get onto that...

Bethany grew up in a rather rich family. She has grown accustome to her lavish lifestyle, but when her father was laid off for poor health complications, they were forced to move out of their mansion and live in a small three bedroom home in Sunset Valley. This made Bethany's snobby personality very angry. She much loved her precious things and several cars, but was forced to sell almost all of them. Her parents weren't much for putting away or investing. The only thing Bethany kept out of the move were her paintings. She loved art and loved creating it.

Corbin, on the other hand, was used to living in the middle class and much enjoyed the simple things in life. He often spent days fishing with his father or playing catch with his little brothers outdoors, which was his favorite place to be. He was often more concerned with his athletic career than settling down and getting married. It wasn't until he was spending the day in the park with his younger brother that the idea of marriage popped into his head. He was throwing the football around when it happened to land in the lap of a beautiful girl sunbathing on a blanket.

This young lady happened to be Bethany Fox and she was not happy to be rudely disturbed by a flying ball. She sat up instantly and glared at the young man running to fetch the ball. Corbin knelt down beside her and said, "I'm so sorry about that, I guess it just got away from me."

As soon as Bethany heard his voice she knew she would fall for him, "It's okay," she said with a smile since her earlier glare had vanished...

From that day on, Bethany and Corbin were inseperable. He taught her how to fish and that being outside was okay. He even taught her that fancy things aren't always important...

So, now you know a little about their backstory, they came to me and asked for a new humble home to come home to when they return from their honeymoon.

Your task:

Create a humble home on a lot no bigger than 30x30

Your budget is small, only $50,000 (excluding the lot cost)

Bethany and Corbin would like the following things:

1. 1 bedroom

2. 1.5 Bath

3. Wraparound porch with seating

4. Backyard patio area

5. Fenced yard

6. 1 parking space with a cost efficient car

7. Open kitchen

8. Small dining nook

9. Small, cozy living are

10. Art studio for Bethany

11. Workout area for Corbin

Keep the colors neutral with a little bit of spice.

Creating Bethany and Corbin

Bethany can look and dress however you see fit, but she should have the traits of Snobby and Artistic, the rest are up to you.

Corbin can look and dress however you see fit, but he should have the traits of Athletic and Loves the Outdoors.

Please have these submitted to me by Tuesday June 8th.

Challenge #5 - Child's Play

DUE TUESDAY JULY 27TH --- EXTENDED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF WORK THIS ONE REQUIRES AND I'M GOING TO VEGAS!!!!

The Aspen family is quite the rowdy crowd. Lydia and Dylan are both full grown adults who have both been married before. Lydia divorced her husband after she found him cheating on her and Dylan’s wife passed away 7 years ago.

Lydia has 3 children from her previous marriage, 1 girl and 2 boys. Dylan raised his twin daughters from the age of 5 after his wife passed away.

Dylan and Lydia found each other at the supermarket and ended up falling madly in love. They quickly got married and are already expecting their new baby. Lydia’s not very far along, so she isn’t showing yet, but with the new addition and her eldest son going away to college soon she wants a new home to accommodate their rowdy family.

Dylan’s father recently passed away and left them everything he had in his will. They decided to use their funds left over from the funeral and taking care of his father’s debt to build a new home for their ever-expanding family. So, they’ve come to me to ask you for help!!

Building the House

1. Build on a relatively large lot

2. Lydia only wants a 2 story home, so make it spread out enough to fit everything

3. There should be a total of 5 bedrooms

***1 Master – Lydia and Dylan both love the colors spice brown and aqua

***1 Nursery for the soon-coming baby – don’t know if it’s a boy or girl yet!

***1 Room for the boys, Mark & Evan to share (Mark’s a child and Evan’s a teenager)

~~~~ Mark loves the color green, but hates the color blue

~~~~ Evan loves the colors yellow and teal, but hates white!

***1 Room for Lydia’s eldest daughter, Julia

~~~~ Julia loves the colors lavender and yellow, hates pink

***1 Room for Dylan’s teenage daughters, Beth & Cara to share

~~~~ Beth loves the colors deep purple and pink, but hates orange and yellow

~~~~ Cara loves the colors orange and purple but hates green.

4. 3 bathrooms

5. Very large social room with TV, gaming consoles, computer and foosball table

6. Office connected to the master bedroom for Dylan’s work

7. Library with desks and chairs for studying

8. Large dining area

9. Large open kitchen

10. 2 car garage

11. Pool

*****Please no veggies or fruits and very little shrubbery/flowers as Lydia will have her hands full working at the bistro and taking care of her kids.

*****They want a modern, yet comfortable style home!

*****The budget is $225,000

Creating the Aspens

***Lydia and Dylan are both adults, not elders, not young adults. Dylan is a little chubby in his age, Lydia also has a few extra pounds.

***Lydia’s children: Julia (teenager) genius and very sweet, Mark (child) wild child, and Evan (teenager) quiet and keeps to himself

***Dylan’s children: Beth and Cara (both teenagers), Beth is a total flirt, Cara is very athletic.

~*~*~IF THE LAUNCHER/EXCHANGE IS HAVING ISSUES IT'S NOT REQUIRED TO UPLOAD ANYTHING!