One Crafty Contest: The Winners!

Well, friends, this is it; we've officially come to the end of One Crafty Contest.  In one sense, I'm sorry it's over because I loved seeing all the creativity each contestant shared with us over the past five weeks.  But, in another sense, it will be nice to settle down a bit and get back to the normal business of crafting and posting...I have some fun projects up my sleeve to share with you in the coming weeks!  I want to say a giant THANK YOU to several groups of people before I share the results.

One Crafty Contest: Prize Packages 2013

Have you voted yet for the final time in this season's One Crafty Contest?  It's entirely up to your votes who takes home the grand prize, as well as second and third place.  I know you {and especially our three remaining contestants} have been anxious to see just what's at stake, so here's a look at the prize packages our winners will be receiving!  Thanks again to all of our fabulous sponsors!!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

One Crafty Contest: Grand Prize Vote!

Well, friends, it's a bittersweet day because we've come to the very last vote of this year's One Crafty Contest!  But before we do, I need to reveal the winner of the burlap round...

Congratulations to Ilona, the creator of the burlap sign, who wins the prize from our sponsor Online Fabric Store!

Our Top 3 contestants have done a fabulous job {as did the other 17 ladies who competed!} in every round and now it's time to choose our overall winner.  Each of the Top 3 will be receiving a great prize package; it's up to you, though, to determine who walks away with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize!  This vote is NOT anonymous because we want you to consider ALL of their projects throughout the contest.  Here they are, in alphabetical order...

BRIANNA

ILONA

SHANNON

Voting will close Friday June 21 at noon EST.  Winners will be announced Friday afternoon.

To vote, click the word "vote" associated with the thumbnail photo and name you are choosing.

Good luck to all three of our contestants!

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....

BURLAP!

Paper Project Results

Thank you so much to everyone who voted in this week's round of One Crafty Contest!  We had a fantastic voter turnout, and I {and I'm sure I speak for the contestants here too} really appreciate your support of the fantastic work these ladies are creating!  Alas, we do have to lose two competitors this week to get us down to our top three for the final rounds of competition.

Our winner of the Paper Round, who will receive a paper pack from Lisa Schaefer, Independent Close to My Heart consultant, is:

Shannon: Mini-Backpacks

Round 3 Material!

Wow!  Did you love those washi tape projects or what?!  I have to confess, though, that I've been waiting for this round most of all because I'm making the contestants use one of my all time favorite supplies {and Little Crafter's too!}...can you guess it?

GLITTER!!

Heehee!  Husbands everywhere are going to be calling me nasty names this week, I just know it.  So here's the sparkly details: the project must include some type of glitter somewhere, somehow.  It can be fine glitter, coarse glitter, Sparkle Mod Podge, or any other glitter contestants have on hand!
The glitter can be a small accent to the project, or the whole thing can be covered in it.  Glitter anything you want...cuz remember, Glitter Makes Everything Better!!

This round is sponsored by my friends at CraftprojectIdeas.com.

The contestant whose glitter project receives the most reader votes will win a box of various glitter supplies to use in her future projects!  The actual contents will be a surprise, but here's a peek at a few of the fun glitter products Craftprojectideas.com offers!  {Many of these are available at your local Wal-Mart store}!

Glitter Mega Shakers {yes, please}!

Glitter Packs

Glitter Glue Variety Pack

Are you inspired to sparkle?  I sure am!  Remember, contestant projects must be submitted via email no later than Sunday night at 11:59 PM EST.  Come back on Monday to vote for your favorites!

Hugs & well, GLITTER,

Washi Project Results: The Top 10!

Thanks for voting, friends!  I love to see such a great turnout to support our friends and fellow crafters!  The contestants will be posting tutorials for many of these great washi tape projects, and I will be linking back to them from this page, so be sure you come back and visit their links to see more about how they got their inspiration and created their crafts.  Many of last week's paint projects have links attached now, so be sure to visit those too.

Now, it's time for the results!

In first place, based on your votes alone, the winner of the round and 20 rolls of washi tape from Downtown Tape is....

Randi: Washi Tape Earrings

Joining her in the Top 10 are:

Callie: Patterned Wall

Tara: Butterfly Specimen Art

Shannon: Wooden Sign

Ilona: Sweet Cherry

Erin: Birdhouse

Sheila: Musical Shutter Display

Consie: Flower Table

Brianna: Beaded Vase and Floral Embellishments

Onel: Tape Font

Unfortunately, today we have to say good-bye to the following competitors.  Be sure to stop by their blogs and let them know how much you enjoyed having them as part of the contest; I sure did!  They have shared some really fantastic things with us.

Rachel: Patriotic Wreath

Carrie: Disney Passport

Holly: Lighted Frame turned Magnet Board

Jen: Wildflowers

Danielle: Mason Jars

Thanks to all of our competitors for the fabulous projects they submitted not just this week, but in Round 1 and our original entry period!  You all are crafting stars!
Don't forget to come back at midnight to find out what material our Top 10 will be using in Round 3!

Hugs & Glitter,

Round 2 Projects and VOTE!!

Hi, friends, it's time to take a look at the fabulous projects our Top 15 contestants created with Washi Tape!  After you've seen them all, vote for up to five of your favorite projects to help determine who moves on to the next round of competition!  One quick note: Marcy, who created the fun rolling pin rack during the original entry period and the "State Love" paint project last week had to drop out of the competition due to being placed on strict bed rest as she prepares to deliver twins in the near future!  We're sorry she isn't able to continue in the contest, but wish her all the best!!  Tara, who created painted flowerpots in the original round and the Jewelry Organizers last week, has stepped back in for us and entered a washi tape project this week to round out our Top 15.  Now, on to the projects...

ENTRY A: Disney Passport

I made these easy passport books for our upcoming vacation.  I covered the insert of a Dollar Store photo album with washi tape, added some vinyl and now my kids will have a souvenir!

ENTRY B: Washi Tape Earrings

Washi tape has become my new obsession.  I couldn't see the intrigue at first, but man, the second you use it for one project,  you have to have it in your life.  When I was trying to think of what to do for this challenge, I wanted something original, but I felt that everything had already been done.  So, the other night, while laying in bed trying to avoid sleep, I did a quick Google search for washi tape earrings.  A couple things came up, but not what I had in mind, or what I ended up doing.  

The next day, I loaded my kids up in the car and we took a short trip over to our local craft store so I could find what I needed.  I walked away with some wooden parts that I added the washi tape too.  I filed away the excess, threw on a coat of clear paint, and voila, some pretty awesome earrings.  Of course, I wasn't able to stop at just one pair.  I mean, honestly, why make one when you can make five?

ENTRY C: Musical Butterfly Shutter

After painting the shutter, I applied music-patterned washi tape to give it some graphic interest. Butterflies (cut with my Cameo) in three sizes and three gradient colors of scrapbook paper add fun color and movement. To tie in with the music theme, I also cut slightly smaller butterflies out of pages from an old hymnal. I layered and glued them to the purple butterflies, leaving the wings free for more three-dimensional flavor. The butterflies were hot glued onto the shutter, starting with the small and light color butterflies on the bottom, flowing to the top with the darker and larger butterflies.

ENTRY D: Sweet Cherry

I removed the clip from an old ring binder.  I´ve painted a MDF board, a clothes pin and the ring binder clip with white acrylic paint and stuck washi tape on it. Also I stuck washi tape on some thumbtacks.
Then I drew “Sweet Cherry” on it and screwed the ring binder clip on the board and glued the clothes pin on. For the finish I sprayed two layers of clear varnish on it.

ENTRY E: Washi Tape Birdhouse

When I heard the next challenge material was washi tape, I’ll admit I was a little intimidated. I have very little

experience with it. As I began to brainstorm for ideas, I remembered a birdhouse that I purchased a while back and have been waiting to embellish. It was plain white and just plain boring. But I added the reddish geometric, teal damask and black polka washi tapes to add a lot of contrast and now it just “pops” with character. My birdhouse is no longer plain boring.

ENTRY F: Lighted Frame turned Magnetic Board

I have 2 confessions to make... I've never used washi tape before this project and I have a major weakness for vintage frames!  My current favorite finds are vintage metal frames that once held a photo with a light integrated into the frame at the top. Take the print out, flip the frame over, and that little light nook becomes the perfect place to hold chalk and an eraser, magnets or push pins.  A little paint and a little creativity and an old frame becomes a fantastic message center.  For this project, I chose a fun pink washi tape pattern and cut an inexpensive piece of sheet metal from a home supply store to fit inside the frame.  I taped the washi tape over the cut sheet metal, matching the pattern up to create a graphic magnetic surface.  The frame was painted with a simple white lacquer.  I added some fun magnets... some felt flowers, magnetic metal clips and a small magnetic chalkboard magnet for messages. 

ENTRY G: Vintage Mason Jars with Washi Tape

I have to admit I have a soft spot for washi tape. It just makes everything so beautiful. Earlier this week I bought a case of the vintage blue mason jars at Target for $10. But had no idea what I was going to do with them. So when Amy announced the round 3 material was washi tape I decided to combine the two. Now I have 6 unique mason jars ready to be filled with cookies, chocolates, candy, or flowers. Now I have something prepared for a last minute thank-you, teacher, or hostess gift.

ENTRY H: Washi Tape Specimen Art

I found this picture frame at a garage sale for 25 cents. I loved how thick it was, and knew that it would be great as a specimen art piece. I spray painted it and then gave it a bit of washi tape glam. The butterflies were created by covering cardstock in washi tape and oh-so-carefully lining up the pattern. Then, I cut out the shapes - cardstock and washi together!  I love how this project turned out! It's colourful and fun, and is perfect wall-art for the spring and summer months. 

ENTRY I: Tape Font

Create your own font with various kinds of tape. Be it with the fancy washi tape or the plain masking tape, you can cheer up your favorite quotes that are hanging on your wall. When washi tape was announced as the material, I first thought of something fun, colorful and playful and this quote from Dr. Seuss quickly came to my mind. I mixed both printed text and "concrete" text to give depth to the whole display. The concrete text is made out of beading threads covered with a tape, forming a taped string. I used colorful tape to highlight the important words and masking tape for the rest to balance the whole thing.

ENTRY J: Washi Wildflowers

While looking for inspiration for this project, I saw a lot of vases decorated with washi tape but I realized I did not see any flowers.  With all of the amazing colorful tapes available to pick from, I decided I would make some "wildflowers."  I used four different patterns (including cupcakes- my favorite one!) and made the flowers by overlapping strips of tape and then shaping the ends with scissors.  Then I used thin wire for stems and grouped them together in a vintage blue mason jar.  I can't decide whether to keep it by my kitchen window or on my hutch!

ENTRY K: Beaded Washi Vase & Floral Embellishments

I really wanted to do something different for this round, besides just sticking my tape on something and calling it a day. I decided on a craft where I could use the washi tape in several different ways. I hand stitched pearl beads to each layer of the tape that covers the vase. Then I staggered the layers to create a cascading effect. Using two different colors of tape, I folded little accordion style spires. I also hand stitched AB beads to tape and stitched little washi ruffles out of it. I made tiny, two-toned, six-petaled washi flowers. They have stems made out of jewelry wire that are wrapped in green washi tape. The spires, ruffles, and flowers are all staggered throughout the floral arrangement. This project required a lot of stitching, a lot of little folds, a lot of patience, and a lot of time spent in front of the TV! I think it would make a fun addition to any spring decor.

ENTRY L: Patriotic "Wreath"

With May coming to a close, it's time to pull down the spring/Easter wreath and go with something a little more summery. I wanted something for my door that was subtly patriotic that I could keep up from Memorial Day through July 4th (or even longer) without getting too many strange looks from the neighbors. I felt that some red and blue flowers would make my door decoration patriotic without being over the top. These little flowers are made completely from washi tape and drinking straws--nothing else! Add a little more washi tape to some balsa wood boards and a glittery star, and we have a cute "wreath" that is summery and appropriate for Memorial Day and Independence Day.

ENTRY M: Washi Flower Folding Table

Before this round I had only heard of Washi tape but I didn't own any! So, off to Michael's I went. With my new stash of Washi, a bit of googling to find out how to make stickers out of the tape, and a little neglected side table, I give you the new addition to my front porch!

ENTRY N: Embellished Wooden Sign

This week I decided to stay true to what I love and make a super fun sign for my daughter's bedroom. I used lots of cute washi tape to brighten it up!!! 

ENTRY O: Patterned Wall Design

I was so excited to take on this challenge because I have never used washi tape before.  I came up with the idea to create a patterned wall design.  It took 16 rolls of washi in four different patterns to complete this design.

Ready to vote?!  Remember, click the "vote" located ABOVE the thumbnail of the projects you choose.  You may vote for up to five of your favorites.  Voting ends at 12:00 noon EST on Tuesday the 28th.  Come back later Tuesday evening to see the Top 10 and at midnight to see what material they'll be using for the next round!  Good luck, everyone!

Paint Round Results and our Top 15!

Hey, friends!  Thanks so much for voting and helping to determine which projects are moving on in the competition!  Weren't the paint projects fantastic?  Many of the contestants are planning to blog about their projects and give you tutorials and/or a more in-depth look at how they came up with their ideas.  As they are posted, I'll be linking to them from this page, so be sure to stop back in the next few days and see if your favorites have a link to click!

Our first place winner and recipient of the Cutting Edge Stencil prize is:

ILONA: Stenciled Tray

Round 1: Paint Projects {and VOTE}!

Ok, friends!  It's time to see what our Top 20 Contestants did this week with PAINT!  I am so excited to show you these projects!  For each entry, you'll find a photo or collage along with a little description of the contestant's inspiration and creative process.  After you've checked them all out, it's time to vote for your favorites!  Only 15 contestants will move on to Round 2, and it's up to you to choose which ones!  Your votes will determine 14 of the contestants who continue, and the judges will get to "save" one contestant from the bottom six.

Meet the 2013 TOP 20!

Friends, I have no doubt that you were as impressed by all the fantastic and creative entries for this year's One Crafty Contest!  It was no easy task choosing just 10 projects to vote for, and I want to personally tell each and every entrant that I think you are fabulous!  I wish everyone could continue on in the contest, but unfortunately, only 20 contestants can move on to Round 1.  And so, please join me in congratulating the following ladies for making it into this year's TOP 20!

Here they are, in alphabetical order!

BRIANNA: Wire Wrapped Pendant

One Crafty Contest: Voting Time!!

Meet the Judges: Jessi

Friends, I'm excited to introduce you to our next judge, who knows the competition from the other side...last year she was one of our contestants!  Here she is to introduce herself...

Hi!  I'm Jessi from Practically Functional, where I blog about simple, practical ways to love your home, no matter where you live! We have a tiny apartment just 5 miles north of Downtown Chicago, but the small space (and lack of a car!) doesn't stop me from crafting, cooking, gardening, organizing, and even big DIY projects. We love every single square foot of our little home, and you can love yours too! And don't worry, I'll give you detailed instructions and pictures in every tutorial. :-)

Meet the Judges: Ana

Friends, today I'm excited to introduce you to the first of my four guest judges for One Crafty Contest!  Here she is to tell you a little about herself...

Hi! My name is Ana S., I'm a SAHM from Stillwater, OK, home of the Cowboys & my Alma Mater, OSU.  I earned my BS in AG Communications here & met my husband, the super patient Jason, soon after. We married 11 years ago & had our DD, Regan, the smartest, most beautiful child ever, (she's a genius..pretty sure) 9 years ago. 

One Crafty Contest: Meet the Judges 2013

Hey, friends!  Today, I have two really exciting things to share with you!  The first thing is that I get to reveal the fabulous judges who will be helping out and moderating One Crafty Contest.  The judges' official responsibilities consist of helping to select the Top 20 Contestants and "saving" one contestant whose votes place her in the bottom six during each round.  Each judge will be sharing a more detailed bio with you starting May 7th, but here's a quick introduction to these awesome ladies:

One Crafty Contest: Official Rules 2013

Ooooh, boy, friends!  It's almost here!

Are you as excited as I am?  Tomorrow, you'll get to meet our panel of judges and then starting Wednesday, it's entry time!  Just so we're all on the same page, be sure to read these over before entering.  Can't wait to see what you create!

Official Rules for One Crafty Contest:

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

2. Eligibility requirements- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

3. Duration and deadlines: Links for contestant selection must be entered between May 1-May 11, 2013.  The deadline for each round is 8 AM EST the Monday following the Round Announcement {see calendar for details}.

4. Entry procedures- Link a picture of a project you have personally created. Contestants selected to move on to additional rounds will continue to share photos of their own projects, created during the contest period.  Projects entered in the original entry round may have been previously published on your blog, website, or Facebook page, however, all projects entered during Rounds 1-5 may NOT be previously published.

5. Each participant is allowed one project submission per round.

6. Prize descriptions: All prizes are a donation and courtesy of our sponsors and will be mailed to you directly from the sponsor. One Artsy Mama is not held responsible for prizes not claimed, received or delivered. Prizes will go to up to 7 different participants. Each category will have its own winner, and there will be three overall grand prize winners of the contest.

7. All entries will be judged by the number of votes received as well as our five volunteers based on: creativity, originality, quality, correct material used, and aesthetic appeal. Each category will have one (1) winner.

8. None of the judges or family members in their households are allowed to enter the contest.

9. On May 11th at 11:59 PM EST the link party will be closed and will no longer allow submissions. On May 14th at the top 20 contestants will be announced. Winners for each round will be announced the Tuesday after projects have been submitted. Overall winners will be announced June 19, 2013. Winners have 2 days from the time of announcement to contact us. "If potential Grand Prize winner{s} forfeits or does not claim the prize, prize will be re-awarded, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.” and “All prizes will be awarded.”

10. We do not hold exclusive right to any photo entered in the challenge but by entering the challenge you agree to allow One Artsy Mama to use on this website and/or Facebook as the owner sees fit.

11. All personal information given such as name, email is never shared with a third party without direct permission.

12. This challenge is brought to you by One Artsy Mama. If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Latta.

13. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW

14. Facebook, Twitter or any of the social media outlets used in conjunction with this blog are not in any form endorsing or sponsoring our challenge.

15. International and U.S. residents are allowed to enter contest but in order to receive prize the winners must provide a U.S. address for some of our sponsors for shipping.