VOTE: event 3

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thanks so much nicies!

the votes have been tabulated.

you can see all of YOUR  2011 handmade olympics medalists here!

woohoo!

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thanks so very much for all of your fantastic nominations in the 2011 Handmade Olympics. what a wonderful celebration of handmade!
without further ado, i'm thrilled to present our judges' shortlist for event #3!

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thanks so much to our eco-forward judge for this event, the sustainably-saavy Betz White,  bestselling author, textile artist & teacher.

what our lovely judge had to say about the nominations: This was not an easy task and I just want to say congratulations to everyone that was nominated and to keep up the good work! My criteria for selecting the top 10 was based on originality, inventiveness, quality of workmanship, presentation, and of course eco-friendliness!

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congratulations to the following & please cast your vote for 

  your favourite eco friendly handmade item. 

 babydoll dress by chic complement

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 alice cork necklace by uncorked
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 matching broken plate pendants by The Broken Plate

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 under the sea book purse by rebound designs

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personalized spoon racks by jjevensen
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 repurposed wallet by found by nicki
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printers drawer jewelry display by bluebird heaven

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eco detergent by mrsjones soapbox

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 flower headband by mayi carles
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messenger bag by betsy and bess

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wow! what a list!
let's vote for our favourite!

voting rules:
1. you can vote once in each event.
2. voting closes on wed. february 23rd at 5pm
3. the top 3-vote getters in each event will be announced on thursday february 24th!

okay... please VOTE!

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 please be sure to head over to cast your vote in EACH of the 8 events:

vote in event #1
vote in event #2
vote in event #3
vote in event #4
vote in event #5
vote in event #6
vote in event #7
vote in event #8

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:: and THE PRIZES!::

don't forget, there are over $2000 worth of handmaking prizes to be awarded! yay!

  this EVENT will award the following prizes!

:: a GOLD prize pack
including $150.00 worth of handmade goodness:
a $50 gift certificate to lil fish studios
a $50 gift certificate to a la mode
a $50 gift certificate to Herban Lifestyle

+ 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 jake + cleo
a $50 gift certificate to sakura soapworks

:: a BRONZE prize pack
of one FREE month of March 2011 advertising on the rikrak studio blog! yay!

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best of luck, nicies! yay handmade!

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the handmade olympics { event 3 }

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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!

now.. welcome to event 3: please leave a comment here nominating:
your favourite handmade eco-friendly item!

for this event
think beautifully recycled, repurposed, sustainably-minded creations.
think organic or eco-forward.
think of an eco-friendly handmade item that you just love!

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thanks so much to our eco-forward judge for this event, the sustainably-saavy Betz White,  bestselling author, textile artist & teacher.

find out more about this nicey here.

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please read the RULES here.

remember, you can nominate yourself + another in EACH event! PLUS get bonus ballots for twittering, blogging + facebooking about the handmade olympics! yay!

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the amazing PRIZES 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:
a $50 gift certificate to lil fish studios
a $50 gift certificate to a la mode
a $50 gift certificate to Herban Lifestyle

+ 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 jake + cleo
a $50 gift certificate to sakura soapworks

:: a BRONZE prize pack
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!

{ event 1 } :: our favourite handmade goodie with an innovative design

{ event 2 } :: our favourite handmade goodie for kids

{ event 3 } :: our favourite handmade eco friendly goodie

{ event 4 } :: our favourite handmade item that inspires loveliness + wellness (in our homes, for ourselves, etc.)

{ event 5 } :: our favourite handmade personality/group forwarding kindness thru handmaking

{ event 6 } :: our favourite thrifty-forward, vintage or sustainably-minded blog, shop or site.

{ event 7 } :: our favourite FUN-FILLED handmade OR vintage goodie

{event 8} :: our favourite handmaking-focus blog

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just click on the above links to enter each!

happy handmaking, nicies!

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