update! feb. 5, 2011
thanks so much to everyone who has entered!
what an amazing & talented bunch you are!
nominations are now CLOSED.
your nominations have been sent to the judges, and we look forward to the revealing of their short lists (on feb. 14th!) , after which everyone (that's YOU!) will have a chance to vote on who will WIN! yay!
thanks again,
k.
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yay!
please see the MAIN handmade olympics post for all of the fun-filled details & rules on the events!
please see the MAIN handmade olympics post for all of the fun-filled details & rules on the events!
now.. welcome to event 8: please leave a comment here nominating:
your favourite BLOG with a handmaking focus!
your favourite BLOG with a handmaking focus!
think handmaking nicies who share with us by blogging.
think creative blogs that inspire you every day!
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thanks so much to our fabulous judge for this event, the wonderful textile artist, designer & beloved blogger,...............
remember, you can nominate yourself + another in EACH event! PLUS get bonus ballots for twittering, blogging + facebooking about the handmadeolympics! yay!
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valued at OVER $2000.00 USD, the handmade olympics prize packs are just gosh-darn fantastical!
this EVENT will award the following prizes!
:: a GOLD prize pack
including $150.00 worth of handmade goodness!
including $150.00 worth of handmade goodness!
a $50 gift certificate to Block Party Press
a $50 gift certificate to Strand ReDesign
a $50 gift certificate to Amy May Design
a $50 gift certificate to Strand ReDesign
a $50 gift certificate to Amy May Design
+ an *i WON* the handmade olympics banner/button image to use on your site/blog/shop
+ an artist/crafter feature on the rikrak studio blog!
:: a SILVER prize pack with $100.00 worth of handmade goodness:
a $50 gift certificate to SHAbang
2 months of advertising {march & april} on the rikrak studio blog : value $50
a $50 gift certificate to SHAbang
2 months of advertising {march & april} on the rikrak studio blog : value $50
:: a BRONZE prize pack
of one FREE month of March 2011 advertising on the rikrak studio blog! yay!
of one FREE month of March 2011 advertising on the rikrak studio blog! yay!
and of course, there will be ONE overall random nomination selected from all handmade olympics to WIN the FAN PRIZE PACK (a $50.00 shopping spree in the rikrak shop!)
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now check out the other events + nominate more fun folks!
just click on the links above.
happy handmaking, nicies!
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96 comments:
I love this too much-what a wonderful/creative way to support, connect & promote our handmade community! I am going to nominate my favorite Canadian site (rikrack is 2nd!) Poppytalk http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/ Jan & Earl do a simply amazing job of inspiring and sharing the huge diversity of handmade artists.
Now that the selflessness is out of the way I am also nominating my site Oh My! Handmade Goodness (http://www.ohmyhandmade.com) I am the editor of OMHG but it is truly a collaborative effort. We now have over 20 monthly contributors including industry experts, craft superstars and small business owners. We post daily about what we know and love-handmade for children lots of tutorials, small business tips, free downloads & handmade finds. I would love the chance to get our site & our online community/contributors more exposure!
I tweeted the #handmadeolympics to OMHG followers-I hope everyone enters and spreads the love!
OK, I must put my vote in for the Oh My Handmade blog too!! So choc-full of juicy + creative nuggets of info!!
I would like to please go out on a limb and nominate my blog, Domestic, But Not Martha (www.domesticbutnotmartha.com) I began the blog in November 2010 and have since featured over 20 handmade shops and have many more features on the way. I have a *true love* for Handmade shops and helping others achieve their dreams by featuring them, hosting giveaways, and giving my honest opinion on their items as well as personally referring them to others. Lots of guest posts, DIY tutorials, etc scheduled to be posting during 2011! This blog has already been such a blessing to me, I'd love to keep it growing!
DOMESTIC BUT NOT MARTHA is truly the most inspiring blog i've come across. I want to nominate Crystal for doing such an awesome job sharing, promoting, and featuring all the talanted crafters that she finds. I am so blessed to have discovered her blog.check her out, i'm sure you'll agree.
I agree! I love Domestic, But Not Martha. She's a truly inspiring person! You should definitely check her out!
I tweeted about the Handmade Olympics quite a few times!!
Twitter handle @DmstcBtNtMartha
Crystal
www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
crystal at domesticbutnotmartha dot com
I blogged about the Handmade Olympics!!! http://bit.ly/eO4e4w
Crystal
www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
crystal at domesticbutnotmartha dot com
I Facebooked about the Handmade Olympics!!!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Domestic-But-Not-Martha/123124877752218
Crystal
www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
crystal at domesticbutnotmartha dot com
I too am voting for DOMESTIC, BUT NOT MARTHA. She truly is an inspiration to all she comes in contact with!!
Domestic But Not Martha is by far my favorite
I'd like to nominate Tatertots and Jello (http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/) as a great source of handmade inspiration.
In addition to posting tons of her own craft projects, Jen also invites super-talented folks around the blogosphere to share their decorating and diy ideas.
I love looking at all the wrap up parties, too, because there's always a wealth of creative ideas to browse there. :)
Now, I'd like to be a little biased and nominate my own passion - IndieSpotting! (http://www.indiespotting.com)
I've been featuring handmade artists and their work for two years now, as well as craft projects, free printables, handmade giveaways, seasonal handmade gift guides and much more.
I'm all about the passion behind the handmade movement – from the people who make a living from the goods they sell, to the consumer who appreciates the value and quality of an item made with skill and care, to the crafty person who simply enjoys the feelings of satisfaction that come from making something with his or her own two hands.
I've shared info about this awesome event on our Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/IndieSpotting
And have tweeted #handmadeolympics to @IndieSpotting followers on Twitter!
Good luck everyone! :D
I'd like to second the nomination for IndieSpotting! It's such a great blog for people who appreciate handmade and you can tell that spreading the word and promoting the handmade community is really important to them. I love their craft posts too (have you seen how cute the Valentine's Day ideas are?) Not to mention the site is just gorgeous to look at. Definitely a source of daily inspiration for me!
That being said, can't wait to check out some of these other nominees soon!
I'm also a fan of IndieSpotting - have been for a while now. I've discovered so many Etsy shops and fun handmade stuff there I would never have found otherwise. Erika is definitely a cheerleader for small biz, plus she's really sweet to talk to!
We blogged about the 2011 Handmade Olympics!
http://jakecleo.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-olympics.html
Domestic But Not Martha all the way! Love her!
One of my fave blogs is definately Poppytalk handmade! You can just sense the spirit of handmade and sustainable in every post!
http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/
Wow - what a cool idea!! I love the idea of promoting handmade shops and blogs. Love handmade!!
Thanks for the nomination Indiepotting!! I am off to tweet about this great idea!!
xoxox
Jen
I say Domestic, But Not Martha for #8 (www.domesticbutnotmartha.com) She is an amazing person and she has an eye for Design and heart filled with Love!
My fave is the Lillyella Blog. She has great style, honest posts and great ideas and recipes. http://lillyella.blogspot.com/
Thank you.
Also must nominate http://lillyella.blogspot.com/
I nominate Artmind as my favorite handmaking blog. She has great tutorials and I love her process pieces.
http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/
I like seeing new blogs here to find.
Anne
There are quite a few that I love, but I'm going to nominate: Oh My Handmade! http://www.ohmyhandmade.com
So inspiring and motivating! Brilliantly written posts and such useful topics.
Thanks, love these games!
Just tweeted about this fun event! @ellivenstudio
http://wewilsons.blogspot.com/
Blogging has been life-changing for me, and I'm so grateful for the friends, inspiration, and encouragement I have found.
Nominating Jessika's site: Oh My! Handmade Goodness http://www.ohmyhandmade.com
She's so cool and the website is pretty awesome too!
My tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/JoyCharde/status/27864753225342977
I would love to nominate Oh My! Handmade Goodness (http://www.ohmyhandmade.com). The blog is so inspirational, full of great tutorials and helpful articles for your business and home. Jessika, the editor has such a great personality that really shines through!
I would like to nominate Crystal & her blog from www.domesticbutnotmartha.com... She's truly an inspirational breath of fresh air!
I want to nominate Oh My! Handmade Goodness for being such an awesome source of handmade inspiration + goodness. And because Jessika, the heart + hands behind OMHG is absolutely PHENOMENAL!
Blog Link: http://www.ohmyhandmade.com
xo,
Mayi
I facebooked about this event
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000447060994&v=wall&ref=profile#!/pages/Renna-deluxe/132661983464627
I would like to nominate http://gaarn.blogspot.com/
The google translation tool might be useful in this case
http://translate.google.de/translate?hl=de&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fgaarn.blogspot.com%2F
I will follow -
This year my choice is Mayi Carles' blog 'Heartmade' - fresh, fun, informative and wonderfully supportive:
http://www.heartmadeblog.com
My nomination :)
C.R.A.F.T.
http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/
I also want to make a non selfish nomination :)
I heart MADE:
http://www.dana-made-it.com/
Here's my selfish plug:
http://sweetbeebuzzings.blogspot.com
And for my not-me nomination:
Craftiness is Not Optional )http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com
I would like to nominate Domestic, But Not Martha.
http://www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
There are so many of them! This is one of the most inspiring blogs I know:
http://dentellesoxydees.canalblog.com/
blancetcaramel@gmail.com
I would like to nominate so many, but I'm going to choose Poppytalk (http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/). I love their blog and the wonderful, inspiring posts they share. I also love the marketplace they've built, and the two go hand in hand.
I would also like to nominate our blog, Canadian+Handmade (http://canadianhandmade.ca/) Our focus is on celebrating Canadian artists + crafters, and we feature a different handmade shop or artist's work each weekday. We're relatively new on the scene but we have big plans for 2011. We are working hard to introduce more people to the fabulous creative industry in Canada and to the community of wonderful people who support handmade in Canada.
I would like to nominate my blog, The Handmade Experiment - http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com. I committed myself and the first year of my blog to handmaking all the gifts I gave and since then have done my best to promote handmade both locally here in Portland, OR and globally by posting articles, tutorials, and reviews, and inspiration.
HI! I'd like to nominate my own blog: www.meandmy2guys.blogspot.com
It's a mix of tutorials, general craft, kid stuff, family stuff and gardening stuff. I've been blogging for over 2 years and have a great list of tutorials created by me and by others. I love to patchwork, quilt, cross stitch, knit, tapestry and general sewing.
Thanks!
My vote is for Domestic, But Not Martha :)
I thought that this had sent when I submitted my own nomination but I'd like to nominate Delia Creates (http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/) who is always posting creative DIYs and is a very inspiring and kind woman.
Tysm!
Crystal
www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
Crystal@Domesticbutnotmartha.com
@DmstcBtNtMartha on Twitter
20 January, 2011 23:43
I'm going to nominate www.misformake.blogspot.com - simple makes for children and more complicated dressmaking makes for us grown ups. I like to be inspired to make simple items like cushion covers, doorstops, sewing machine covers and also get inspired by all the different fabrics!
my favorite handmade blog would be http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/ because I always get inspired by her work and her tutorials are easy to follow. The blog itself is wonderful to look at.
Love this event! my blog, burlapandblueblog.blogspot definitely has a handmade feel, and I think would be a good addition to the nomination list! Also, I adore homemadebyjill as well...fabulous tutorials and great pictures!
I would like to nominate MaeBelle Creations and Musings who posts a different crafty project almost every day. She makes everything from polymer clay apple bracelets to crocheted hats that look like giraffes or owls etc. She makes gorgeous sugar cookies and all sorts of different candies and then shares the recipe and how-to. If you're in need of a recipe for anything under the sun, just ask her. It's almost a gaurantee that she'll have it. She does all of this while taking care of her four children and husband. Please take a look at her incredible talents at: maebellecreations.blogspot.com.
Oh yeah, I'm her mom so I know how busy she is! (And, really, I don't understand how she does it all!) Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share her work!
I nominate http://www.oneprettything.com/ -- it's a wealth of creative bounty and super supportive of artists from every walk of life.
I love this event, how much fun is this?!
First, I would like to nominate my blog that features my own handmade creations as well as other amazing bloggers, designers and crafters:
www.creativelyordinary.com
I also want to nominate one of my favorite blogs that is simply inspiring, Jones Design Company:
www.jonesdesigncompany.com
She has some of the best photos, tutorials, info and how-to's that I have seen. I find myself on her blog daily!
Good luck to all the nominations!
Hi. I'm a blogger and artist and lover of sewn stuff and I like my blog...http://suchitysuch.blogspot.com but lately,mainly, I write about how much I like to be at the Lego table with my kids! So I do not nominate myself for this, but I do so love Pink Penguin... http://ayumills.blogspot.com. The spirit of her blog and the things she makes are so lovely and charming. She represents the modern craft movement well. Thanks!
I would love to nominate Meet Me at Mikes (http://meetmeatmikes.com) - Pip is always full of crafty goodness, and it's one of the most popular handmade blogs in Australia!
I'd also like to put my own blog forward for consideration - Epheriell Designs (http://epherielldesigns.com) I blog daily about handmade, vintage, pretty things and more! It's all about Crafting a Creative Life...
I would be honored to nominate Mandy for her blog Mandipidy. She is a super sweet girl, busting at the seams with creativity, and her blog is nothing short of reflecting her talents.
http://www.mandipidy.com/
ashleeriley@gmail.com
One of my favorites is http://www.noodle-head.com/.
well, i have to do it, i'm nominating me! http//kayhart.blogspot.com it's all about not knowing what the heck you are doing, but pushing forward to figure out your craft, because hey, when something makes you feel good, you should stick to it! i don't have contributors, or sponsors, but i do have handmade patterns, designs, and thoughts in general. in one year, i went from girl at home, bored, to quilter and teacher extraordinaire! (sort of..., the extraordinaire part, eh, you need pizazz don't you?)
One of my favorite blogs with a handmade focus is the Paper N Stitch blog: http://papernstitchblog.com/
Also, if I could be so bold as to nominate my own blog: http://www.cloverandviolet.com
Also, there are some other lovely blogs here too, I will have to follow them!
Nominating http://www.designmom.com
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my own: http://blog.roseflash.ca/
Now to check out the other nominations!
I would like to nominate Domestic, But Not Martha - http://www.domesticbutnotmartha.com/
Not only does she wholeheartedly support all us handmade folks, but there's just not a bigger heart in all the world. Crystal is always gathering us together to help someone in our own creative way. I always have a hard time keeping up with people's blogs, but Crystal has managed to not only get my attention, but to get me involved in a bigger way.
I'm voting for Domestic But Not Martha- Crystal has inspired me to be most creative self! Her blogs, posts, promotions and all the friends and fellow bloggers she has friended are all amazing. I love going to her site to see "what's new" in the homemade community!
Everyone must check her site out! Once you are there you will stay a while. I promise! www.domesticbutnotmartha.com
Say hello when you visit, she's as lovely as can be!
I'd like to nominate the blog of Little-Z: she has such a wonderful style of her own.
http://littlezhandmade.blogspot.com/
I'd like to nominated Down to Earth http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/
It's the most heart-warming, handmade blog around. It inspires me to live a more handmade life everyday!
Many of my faves have been listed!!
I'd like to add Simply Grove
http://simplygrove.com/
It's beautiful and inspiring with gorgeous images and handmade designs!!
I nominate, freckled nest... I absolutely love almost everything Leigh-Ann posts about.
http://frecklednest.typepad.com/
I love the beautiful Bloesem Blog - http://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/ : she has a wonderful style and charm!
What a wonderful way to support some wonderful bloggers out there. I would like to nominate my own blog littlezhandmade.blogspot.com (my own blog) and http://liefgeval.blogspot.com/ because I think she is up and coming in blog-land with many inspiring links to shops with the cutest handmade. I love her style and taste so I want to support her this way!
I would like to nominate http://www.dana-made-it.com/ I love this site.
how about I also nominate myself, lol. http://claireandmebabystore.blogspot.com/ OK it's just a little etsy shop blog.
I would like to nominate my blog: http://eatyourpsandqs.blogspot.com/ as well as Sonia's wonderful blog (that makes it sound like I know her--I wish I did!): http://cozyhomemaking.blogspot.com/
I would like to nominate my blog - Http://www.itchinstitchin.blogspot.com
I have a section called the Handmade Blog Tour where I focus on other bloggers and their shops. Plus I love to show others handmade items I make.
This is awesome! I would like to nominate my own blog on metal work and selling handmade goods
http://blog.silverdropsdesigns.com/
Good luck to everyone
I would like to nominate my own blog on silver work and selling handmade goods.
http://blog.silverdropsdesigns.com/
I would like to nominate Jess Constable for her very honest and supportive writting style.
http://makeundermylife.com/
I would like to nominate http://www.heartmadeblog.com
I'd like to nominate http://madebyjoel.blogspot.com/
I tweeted about the handmade olympics
http://twitter.com/#!/rennadeluxe
I'd like to nominate Sunday Afternoon Housewife.
http://sundayafternoonhousewife.com/blog/
I nominate MADE, by Dana. Check it out here:http://www.dana-made-it.com/
the pictures never fail to inspire!
Hy, I will try to nominate my blog http://hrandica.blogspot.com, that will be a year old in february.I make decoration from natural materials, recycled stuff, I make photographs and postcards with inspiring corners of natur. I try to be diferent and in conection with natur.
I would like to nominate blog http://ustvarjalnaskrinja.blogspot.com because her work is amazing.
I nominate my friend Marcie Cuff who is amazingly creative and dedicated to all things simple, dirty and hand-made! Check out her fast-growing inspiring new blog at: http://www.mossymossy.com
I nominate domestic, but not martha because she is a big inspiration and I like that she focuses on handmade shops and small businesses
without receiving pay, etc for the features. She focuses on people who have good attitudes and helps them as much as possible.
I want to nominate Domestic But Not Martha (http://www.domesticbutnotmartha.com). She is always post about handmade, having guest posters who are handmade artists, and supports the handmade market herself. Almost all of her giveaways are from handmade artists who she's featured on her blog. I've found so many neat shops through following her!
I like Eat Drink Chic. Great photos and love the writing style!!
http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/
Thanks for hosting this.
I am really trying to inspire others to embrace the art of homemaking. Making our homes lovely, happy, and healthy. This includes clothing and accessorizing our families, cooking and cleaning, staying well through natural health, and decorating our homes with lovely handmade items.
http://www.sewhomegrown.blogspot.com
thanks!
jessica
I'd like to nominate Crystal from Domestic But Not Martha:
http://www.domesticbutnotmartha.com/
Her passion for supporting handmade is evident in everything she does- features, reviews, tutorials giveaways, DIY and guest posts!!
i'd like to nominate crystal of domestic but not martha. she is one of the sweetest!!! she inspires me to be a better person!
xo, carla
www.carlasdeleon.blogspot.com
I nominate http://www.everythingetsy.com :)
i would like to nominate kojodesigns. those gals are fantastic!
http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/
and maybe i will go ahead and nominate my blog too. b/c pretty much everything in this house is handmade. :) www.annaleahart.com
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