Hey, friends! It's time to see what our Top 3 did with burlap and vote for your favorite project!
Just a few reminders:
1. The results of this vote will determine the winner of the prize from Online Fabric Store, but NOT the contest as a whole.
2. Come back Wednesday-Friday to vote for your all-around favorite crafter; final grand prize results will be posted Friday afternoon.
Ok, here they are:
Showing posts with label round 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label round 5. Show all posts
June 17, 2013
June 12, 2013
Round 5 Material
It's time to announce the material our Top 3 Contestants will be using for their final projects of One Crafty Contest! Are you ready? It's....
June 19, 2012
Stencil Round Winner
Your votes are in {we had a record voter turnout!!}, and the stencil round winner and recipient of one stencil of her chocie from Cutting Edge Stencils is...
ADRIANNE
Entry B: Stenciled Table
Congratulations, Adrianne! No one will be eliminated this round, which means that our other two contestants, along with Adrianne, will move on to the final grand prize winner vote, where you get to help us select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners for the competition. Voting will take place from 12 pm EST today {June 19} until 12 pm EST tomorrow {June 20} and will be based on all projects submitted by each contestant. Winners will be announced tomorrow afternoon. Until then, here's a reminder of the other stencil entries.
SARAH
Entry A: Stenciled Adirondack and Pillow
PAMELA
Entry C: Stenciled Wall
See you at the big vote!
June 17, 2012
Round 5: Stencil Projects and VOTE!
I can't believe it. It's time for the very last round in One Crafty Contest! On one hand, I'll be glad to get back to my normal schedule, both in life and here on the blog, but on the other, I'm really going to miss seeing all these amazing, inspiring projects every week and interacting with these talented ladies. So, this post is a little bittersweet for me. Right now, you'll be voting on the three stenciled projects. The results of the vote will determine who wins the prize for this round from our sponsor, Cutting Edge Stencils. Then, come back Tuesday to vote for our grand prize overall winner in a SEPARATE vote.
In order for your vote to count, you have to click on "vote" BELOW the thumbnail you like. I have no idea why the vote text is below rather than above the links this time, but so it is...
Here they are:
I'm a bit bittersweet to describe the last project that this awesome crafty contest has pushed me to do! I love working with Cutting Edge Stencils, their stencils are high quality and always result in an amazing project. I've been wanting to add "a little something" to our Master Bathroom for quite sometime, and this round finally pushed me to do it. I added a thick strip across the main wall in Valspar's "Cool Grey" in flat, and then using a Cutting Edge Stencil, applied the same color of Valspar's "Cool Grey" but in a high gloss. This gave me a final appearance of white on white that is the perfect amount of high class and design I was looking to add to our Master Bathroom. I love that it's a subtle sheen that makes the stencil design pop at different angles.
In order for your vote to count, you have to click on "vote" BELOW the thumbnail you like. I have no idea why the vote text is below rather than above the links this time, but so it is...
Here they are:
ENTRY A: Stenciled Adirondack and Pillow
This child-size teak adirondack chair only cost me $5 at a yard sale but was in need of a little TLC. After a good sanding, I used Cutting Edge Stencils Wall Art Stars to create a layered star design and included a monogrammed letter in the center for a personal touch. A patriotic pillow adds additional comfort and style. It is hand sewn with weather resistant fabric and is double-sided! One side is red with a blue/white stenciled star and the other side is blue with a red/white stenciled star. I know where my little one is going to be sitting to watch the fireworks this 4th of July!
ENTRY B: Stenciled End Table
Well, as you can see, it wasn't exactly lovely. It needed to be brought out of the 70's, with the gold tones and the faux wood grain. The knobs needed to go - they had obviously replaced what were originally handles, given their strange position. As much as I wanted to overhaul it with a bold color, my sister prefers a much more conservative look, so I played it safe and went with a cameo white for my main color, and a nice muted accent color called au lait ole (fun, right?) for the base and the stencil.
I mixed up my own chalk paint for this project and ordered a custom stencil that would welcome her home every day. Instead of a quote, I thought a dictionary definition would appeal most to her - we are both word nerds in the extreme! I stenciled the top, where it will always be seen, did some light distressing, and then waxed the whole thing down with a couple coats of furniture wax. For the final touches, I agonized over some gorgeous $8.50 knobs, but ultimately decided that I couldn't in good conscience spend that much on a furniture rescue, and went with a very practical, very simple set of $1.49 knobs from Lowe's instead. I filled in the holes, and drilled new ones where they really belonged. When it was finished, I loved it so much, I hardly wanted to give it away - fortunately, I will get to see it in my sister's new home anytime I want!
My sister just moved into a new apartment, and I've been thinking on what to give her as a housewarming gift. (Because we DIY-mamas love a handmade touch for all the gifts we give, don't we?) When I asked her what she needed, the answer was: everything! So I focused on the basics, hit up a couple yard sales in my neighborhood, and scored this lovely little end table.
Well, as you can see, it wasn't exactly lovely. It needed to be brought out of the 70's, with the gold tones and the faux wood grain. The knobs needed to go - they had obviously replaced what were originally handles, given their strange position. As much as I wanted to overhaul it with a bold color, my sister prefers a much more conservative look, so I played it safe and went with a cameo white for my main color, and a nice muted accent color called au lait ole (fun, right?) for the base and the stencil.
I mixed up my own chalk paint for this project and ordered a custom stencil that would welcome her home every day. Instead of a quote, I thought a dictionary definition would appeal most to her - we are both word nerds in the extreme! I stenciled the top, where it will always be seen, did some light distressing, and then waxed the whole thing down with a couple coats of furniture wax. For the final touches, I agonized over some gorgeous $8.50 knobs, but ultimately decided that I couldn't in good conscience spend that much on a furniture rescue, and went with a very practical, very simple set of $1.49 knobs from Lowe's instead. I filled in the holes, and drilled new ones where they really belonged. When it was finished, I loved it so much, I hardly wanted to give it away - fortunately, I will get to see it in my sister's new home anytime I want!
ENTRY C: Stenciled Bathroom Wall
I'm a bit bittersweet to describe the last project that this awesome crafty contest has pushed me to do! I love working with Cutting Edge Stencils, their stencils are high quality and always result in an amazing project. I've been wanting to add "a little something" to our Master Bathroom for quite sometime, and this round finally pushed me to do it. I added a thick strip across the main wall in Valspar's "Cool Grey" in flat, and then using a Cutting Edge Stencil, applied the same color of Valspar's "Cool Grey" but in a high gloss. This gave me a final appearance of white on white that is the perfect amount of high class and design I was looking to add to our Master Bathroom. I love that it's a subtle sheen that makes the stencil design pop at different angles.
Ok, it's voting time! Remember, you are voting just for the projects in this round. The overall contest winner will be chosen via a separate vote on Tuesday. The winner of this round will receive the stencil prize from our sponsor, Cutting Edge Stencils. Click "vote" below the link you like to vote for your favorite project...just one vote per person this week! Voting closes at noon EST on Tuesday the 19th.
June 13, 2012
Round 5: Material and Sponsor
Can you believe it's time for the final round of crafting in One Crafty Contest? If you've been paying attention, you've probably guessed that our material of the week {since it's the only one left} is
STENCILS
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Our crafters may use any size/type of stencil, use any medium, and basically let their creativity be their guide! Fabric, furniture, clothing, home decor, walls...the sky's the limit. The lucky winner of this round is going to love receiving:
Any one stencil {up to $50 value} from Cutting Edge Stencils!
There's a huge selection of stencils to choose from, like these:
Zinnia Grande
Birds on a Branch
Nagoya Allover
Turkish Tulip
...and so many more! Also, don't forget that Cutting Edge is offering One Artsy Mama readers 10% off any order with the code
OAM10
Thanks to Cutting Edge Stencils for sponsoring this round for us!
Now, one more item of business...
I want to let you all know how the remainder of the contest is going to proceed. This week, our top 3 contestants will create their stencil projects. Next Monday and Tuesday, as always, you'll vote for your favorite {only one this time!}. The top vote recipient will be the winner of the stencil prize. Then, on Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday morning, we'll have a separate vote for our grand prize winners. This time, you'll see all five projects created by each of the top 3 contestants to help you choose your overall favorite crafter. Your votes, combined with the judges' input, will determine our first, second, and third place winners.
I can't wait!
Happy Crafting!
Zinnia Grande
Birds on a Branch
Nagoya Allover
Turkish Tulip
...and so many more! Also, don't forget that Cutting Edge is offering One Artsy Mama readers 10% off any order with the code
OAM10
Thanks to Cutting Edge Stencils for sponsoring this round for us!
Now, one more item of business...
I want to let you all know how the remainder of the contest is going to proceed. This week, our top 3 contestants will create their stencil projects. Next Monday and Tuesday, as always, you'll vote for your favorite {only one this time!}. The top vote recipient will be the winner of the stencil prize. Then, on Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday morning, we'll have a separate vote for our grand prize winners. This time, you'll see all five projects created by each of the top 3 contestants to help you choose your overall favorite crafter. Your votes, combined with the judges' input, will determine our first, second, and third place winners.
I can't wait!
Happy Crafting!
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