Monday, February 14, 2011

VOTE: event 8



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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 #8!


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thanks so much to our fabulous judge for this event, the wonderful textile artist, designer & beloved blogger,
anna maria horner.

please see each entry below to read what anna maria had to say about the nominees!


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congratulations to the following & please cast your vote for your favourite handmaking blog!


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indie spotting :: lovely concept, pretty design

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papernstitch :: very warm and homey

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made :: such a cozy community environment

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heartmade :: love the design and all the content
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made by joel :: is it wrong to love this so much bc its a guy?  Seriously anything dedicated to the sweet amusement of children that is simple, inventive and fun has my vote.
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how about orange :: always enticing  and colorful

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delia creates :: so fun and a warm emphasis on kiddos- gorgeous photos
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meet me at mikes ::  great design, 
great editing and shares a little bit of everything
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  design mom :: 
I love how what she chooses to present- some personal, so 'hey look at this'
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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!









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


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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 Block Party Press
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 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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10 comments:

  1. How fun! I voted and I saw lots of my favs there! :)

    ~Kim

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  2. tough choices! i voted on all 8 events!

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  3. How about Orange is one of my all-time fave sites. Jessica just has such a wide variety of design, art and craft influences and talents. And she is (critically for me in blogworld) a really good writer too! x

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  4. What an honor to be included among so many of my favorite blogs. Thank you!

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  5. pinch me! pinch me please! i'm really beyond flattered + so humbled to be among such superstar bloggers + creative geniuses.

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  6. yay! thanks kim & stacy!

    and isn't she wonderful, maxabella? agreed!

    so delighted to have you, gabrielle & mayi! i'm such a fan!

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  7. LOVE Made by Joel! Following now!! :)

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  8. You're not making things, easy are you!These blogs are all so wonderful!

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  9. Can I vote for like.....them all!!! Wow, thanks to you guys, I have found some new awesome blogs to help my crafty cravings!! Thank you...The Swanky Cabbage (etsy.com)

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  10. Wow this is an amazing collection of truly talented people.
    The voting was fun - thank you. YOu are all winners in your own little way. Congratulation on your work.

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