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Shell Challenges

I host a Shell Challenge each month from my discord and Twitch channels. I need to be better about promoting them, however, so that’s what this section is for. Every first or second Wednesday of the month is tour night, and I tour everyone’s submissions on this night. If you cannot attend (or don’t get done in time for the deadline), I am more than happy to tour any completed shell challenge for free at any time you are able to stop by a sims stream on my Twitch channel.

That being said, this section is also all about having a record of all the shell challenges I’ve done in the past. I have, from very early on, always tried to make each of my shell challenges be a bit of a brain-teaser. Something that will make you think. Either with a theme, or a puzzle/problem, or coming up with a story in your head to match your build. I am perpetually coming up with new ideas, so don’t expect these challenges to stop anytime soon – I have at least through 2024 and most of 2025 already either planned, or the ideas sketched out. In some cases, they’re already even built and ready to go except for their promo graphics.

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Shell Challenges Archives

I host Shell Challenges (or build or decorating challenges) every month on my Twitch channel. Tours are held on the first or second Friday of each month (check schedule for the exact date, but it's always a Wednesday) - and you are ALWAYS welcome to do an older shell challenge, I will tour it the next tour date after you finish it and let me know about it - even if it's WAY past due date. So, if you see an older challenge that inspires you, get to it! That being said, I wanted a place for just the post archives on Shell Challenges, so that's how this page came about. If you, instead, want to browse each year in chronological order, use the menu above to get to the individual pages! Please, Enjoy!

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Shell Challenges – 2020-2021

Shell Challenges – 2020-2021
It wasn't very long after I started streaming that I started hosting Shell Challenges. There's been one nearly every month that I've been streaming. Then, when I migrated my website in October 2023, I decided that I wanted to keep a full record of all my shell challenges... starting from the very beginning.. so here is where they start. At the very start, these were just "normal" shell challenges... but by "One of Each" .. which was, technically, just a side challenge - I had started toying around with the brain-teaser idea. Very soon after, it became a trademark part of my shell challenges. Anyway, enjoy this trip down memory lane!! Reminder: ANY shell of mine that you complete and I tour on stream will get you 5 bonus Daily Teas (currency used for getting real stickers in the mail!). I tour any shell of mine for free on any stream day that I'm playing Sims 4!

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Shell Challenges – 2022

Shell Challenges – 2022
By 2022, my shell challenges were well and truly established. Each and every one has a little bit of a puzzle to solve - whether it be a theme, or a story to come up with, or the shell itself being some sort of a puzzle.. I try to keep you all on your toes. Whenever possible, I attempt to do my own shell challenges, so I'm not just putting out challenges I can't or don't want to do. (Although there are definitely months that I don't have the inspiration right then - or the time - to complete my own shell challenges.) 2022 also marks the third Advent shell challenge - which has also become a bit of a tradition. This year, it was a big Victorian Dollhouse to decorate (it's at the bottom of the page, if you're interested in it). That all being said, enjoy - whether you're here out of curiosity, or just looking for inspiration for your next build! Reminder: ANY shell of mine that you complete and I tour on stream will get you 5 bonus Daily Teas (currency used for getting real stickers in the mail!). I tour any shell of mine for free on any stream day that I'm playing Sims 4!

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Shell Challenges – 2023

Shell Challenges – 2023
2023 has been a good year for shell challenges for me. I have had several that really inspired people.. me included, to join in on the fun. We started with a trio of A-Frames that people could choose between, and we will end the year with our traditional Advent Challenge. I already have it planned out at the time of this writing (Oct 2023), and am really excited to see what everyone comes up with for it. As for the future of shell challenges from me, I assure you - they're not stopping anytime soon. I already have a whole themed 11 part challenge designed for next year.. and am SUPER excited to launch it come the beginning of 2024. Stay tuned!! Reminder: ANY shell of mine that you complete and I tour on stream will get you 5 bonus Daily Teas (currency used for getting real stickers in the mail!). I tour any shell of mine for free on any stream day that I'm playing Sims 4!

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Shell Challenges – 2024

2023 Shells | Back to Main Page | 2025 Shells 2024 Shell Challenges are following a theme: May I present to you my ISpy House 2024!! Full House: Download January's room: #ISpyKitchen2024 - Download February's Room: #ISpyDining2024 - Download March's Room: #ISpyMasterBed2024 - Download April's Room: #ISpyLivingRoom2024 - Download May's Room: #ISpyKidsRoom2024 - Download June's Room: #ISpyMasterBath2024 - Download July & August's Rooms: (July) Download | (August) Download September's Room: Download October's Room: Download 2023 Shells | Back to Main Page | 2025 Shells

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I am a 47 year old American wife, mother, and gamer. I’ve lived in the Midwest most of my life, and enjoy it for the changing seasons. My favorite movie is Labyrinth, my favorite game is Sims 4, and I have tattoos related to both. My favorite colors are purple, red, and green. When I’m not playing games (which is rare) I also enjoy reading and crafting. I’m also an animal lover, and have had many types of pets over the years. Currently, I have a dog named Cassie who is a Jack Russel / Beagle mix and five young fancy rats (all of whom are rescues). I run this Sims 4 Blog where I post screenshots and stories about the different challenges I play. Also here are the Sims 4 challenges I've written, and a place for me to store all the Sims 4 knowledge I've gotten over the years. I am also a Sims 4/variety streamer on Twitch for my mental health, fun, and to meet new people. I am also in the EA Creator Network and an Ubisoft Partner, which is a dream come true! I look forward to meeting you!
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