Monday, February 8, 2010

let the VOTING begin!


hot diggity dog!
welcome welcome welcome to the judges' shortlists for the 2010 handmade olympics!


a few weeks ago, the event gates swung open.

and you nicies amazed me!

you fabulous folks from all over the handmaking world nominated an amazing array of glorious creations and creators.
wow - what creative geniuses you all are!

over 900 phenomenal entries later... i tallied the lists: there were brilliant nominations from old favourites, brand-new faves, handmaking superstars, and the handmaking superstars of tomorrow!

amazing stuff, nicies.
thanks so much for playing! it was so heartwarming to read of your own love of handmaking and the pieces that inspire you!

and now our judges have narrowed down (what a task that would have been... the nominations were all so amazing!) the field to their favourite 10 (-ish) nominations in each event!


so without further ado, please visit each shortlist AND VOTE on your faves!
who will WIN is up to YOU, cutiepies!





voting rules:
1. you can vote once in each event.
2. voting closes on wed. february 17th at 5pm
3. the top 3-vote getters in each event will be announced on thursday february 18th: when they'll be awarded their amazing prize packs! woohoo!!! don't forget, over $2000 worth of handmade and vintage prizes to be won!


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so congrats to everyone who was nominated, and to everyone who found their creative courage to show the world something fabulous they've made. and to the many lovelies who made something JUST for the events! i love it!

let's keep celebrating handmade! it sure is fabulous, isn't it!?

thanks so much to EVERYONE who has been part of the fun!

let the VOTING begin!





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3 comments:

  1. Thanks to whoever it was that nominated me. Good luck to everyone and let the best crafter win!

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  2. Excellent work, Rikrak! You've created a wonderful thing here.

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  3. A fabulous event and lots of fun! I've done my voting in all except for the last event - off to check out the blogs now... mmm.. I might be cursing you in the morning though... it looks like I could be up all night reading the lovely blogs :)

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!