Thursday, March 22, 2012

the handmade olympics {event 6}


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update! april 17th, 2012
thanks so much to everyone who has entered!
what an amazing & talented bunch you are!
nominations are now CLOSED. 
and YAY you can go VOTE on the judges' SHORTLISTS here! 


 
 
VOTING ENDS friday, april 27th @ 11:59 pm EST!



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 6: please leave comments here nominating:
your favourite handmade or vintage item that's FUN! 
one you love by another maker & one you've made yourself!
 
for this event
think fun.
think interesting + happy + delightful!
think vintage or handmade that is just gosh-darn-plain fun!
one you love by another maker & one you've made yourself!
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thanks so much to our fabulous judges for this event, the wonderful Morgan Evans & Christine Domanic of Etsy. As Etsy's Community Strategist, Morgan is happiest when bringing people together. she draws comics, rides a bike and surrounds herself with people who inspire her. 

as a Merchandising Specialist at Etsy, Christine likes to spend her time crafting, hiking in the woods, making people eat raw food, and she sells her lovely jewelry at christinedomanic.


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remember, you can nominate yourself + another in EACH event! PLUS get bonus ballots for twittering, blogging, facebooking & more about the #handmadeolympics! yay!

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the amazing PRIZES
the handmade olympics prize packs are just gosh-darn fantastical!
 this EVENT will award the following prizes!

prize pack includes $150 worth of handmade goodness:
a $50 gift certificate to enve designs
 a $50 gift certificate to the languid lion
a $50 gift certificate to whimsicals jewelry


+ an *i WON GOLD*  handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop 

+ an artist/crafter feature on the rikrak studio blog!


prize pack includes $60 worth of handmade goodness:
2 months of advertising {may & june} on the rikrak studio blog : value $60

+ an *i WON SILVER*  handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop 

 

prize pack includes one FREE month of may 2012 advertising on the rikrak studio blog!

+ an *i WON bronze*  handmade olympics badge to use on your site/blog/shop 

PLUS, there will be ONE overall random nomination selected from all handmade olympics entries ( & extra ballots!) 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!






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happy handmaking, nicies!
** PLEASE NOTE: please make each nomination its own comment! thanks! **

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36 comments:

  1. minouette22 March, 2012 16:34

    I would like to nominate
    item: Ghost Horse Diorama Brooch
    by: http://www.etsy.com/people/dolldisasterdesign (not me)
    why: it's wonderfully whimsical
    link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76450821/ghost-horse-diorama-brooch

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  2. minouette22 March, 2012 16:37

    I would like to nominate
    item: Oh nuts - Chipmunk linocut
    by: minouette (me) http://www.etsy.com/people/minouette
    why: this handcarved and printed portrait of an adorable chipmunk doing the facepalm and saying 'oh, nuts' makes me smile
    link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80848236/oh-nuts-chipmunk-linocut

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  3. Sara K23 March, 2012 01:27

    and the nominee is...

    :: the name of the item - large wool juju hat

    :: who made it - rosa pearson from 'flutter flutter studio'

    :: why you're nominating it for this specific event - what's more fun than saying "juju hat" 3 times fast? honestly though these pops of color add instant playfulness and elegance.

    :: and a LINK to an image of the item/blog/shop/etc. - http://www.etsy.com/listing/75117472/wool-juju-hat-large

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  4. Moira24 March, 2012 14:20

    I nominate SquidHead's funny Foxtopus - http://www.etsy.com/listing/91341008/foxtopus-mini-amigurumi-foxoctopus

    Great combination and design!!

    avideater2202 at gmail dot com

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  5. rachael {imagine gnats}26 March, 2012 09:25

    i nominate nan lawson's illustration, "i'm not a hipster, i just dress like one"

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/60356901/im-not-a-hipster-i-just-dress-like-one

    it's cute and quirky and fun and i like that she doesn't take herself too seriously.

    rachael@imaginegnats.com

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  6. Cloud Number Nine27 March, 2012 09:58

    :: Cheshire Cat Pendant
    :: Cloud Number Nine (me)
    :: I'd love this and I wanna nominate it because I had a lot of fun doing it and I hope you can feel it just whatching it!
    :: http://www.etsy.com/listing/83783752/cheshire-cat-pendant-gray-and-teal

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  7. Cloud Number Nine27 March, 2012 10:01

    :: Purple Paisley Pic Nic dress
    :: Monica M. Boutique
    :: I've meet the designer few days ago, she's so brilliant and her design is amazing, I think her dresses can turn your day upside down. They're so colorful, full of energy.. they make me smile!
    :: http://www.etsy.com/listing/91565864/purple-paisley-pic-nic-dress

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  8. Cloud Number Nine27 March, 2012 10:03

    Now I'm following your blog (by google friend connect)

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  9. the rikrak studio27 March, 2012 20:22

    ooh! these ARE fun!

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  10. Unknown27 March, 2012 23:29

    my favourite handmade item that is fun:

    ~ Cuckoo Clocks by A Little Birdie Told Me
    ~ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=396815047014507&set=a.396795677016444.109690.153480098014671&type=3&theater

    I have one of these and just think they are so cute ~ a piece of art that is also a functioning clock!

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  11. Unknown27 March, 2012 23:30

    my favourite handmade item that is fun...

    ~ Cuckoo Clocks by A Little Birdie Told Me
    ~ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=396815047014507&set=a.396795677016444.109690.153480098014671&type=3&theater

    I think these are just so cute & pretty ~ a piece of artwork that is also a functioning clock ~ what isn't fun about that? lol. I have one and it is gorgeous :-)

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  12. Unknown27 March, 2012 23:33

    And my handmade 'fun' piece:

    ~ Telescope Necklace by Megsy-Jane
    ~ http://megsyjane.bigcartel.com/product/telescope-necklace

    This piece is really fun ~ the telescope makes such a cute & quaint piece in itself ~ and it really works :-)

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  13. Unknown28 March, 2012 05:40

    This is my piece & nomination :-)

    ~ Name: Telescope Necklace
    ~ URL: http://megsyjane.bigcartel.com/product/telescope-necklace
    ~ Why: This piece is so quaint & cute in itself ~ but the fact that the telescope pendant *really works* makes it *really* fun :-) The telescope collapses & expands & if you look through it, it is just like using a real telescope :-)

    thanks xx

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  14. Hi! I'm Wendi!28 March, 2012 18:56

    I'd like to nominate the fabulously awesome Color-it-Yourself screenprinted poster from Summersville on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/44293476/sweetheart-colour-it-yourself Color it yourself = fun, fun, fun!

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  15. Geri30 March, 2012 09:45

    I'd like to nominate the art print BE KIND, BELIEVE, BELIEVE from the Languid Lion on Etsy.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/92478810/inspirational-typographic-print-8-x-10

    Simply inspiring xx

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  16. Jennifer Ladd30 March, 2012 16:07

    I nominate the Mix Tape Clutch Purse - Awesomely 80's.

    It is by me (Jennifer Ladd).

    The 80's are making a comeback, and I can see why! Fun, bright, easy, carefree ... it's how I remember my childhood in the 80's. This purse brings me back to that time!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/95957709/mix-tape-clutch-purse-awesomely-80s

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  17. Jennifer Ladd30 March, 2012 16:11

    I also nominate the Orange Julius Vintage Enamel Ring.

    It is by Cookoorikoo on Etsy.

    Bright orange + polka dots = super cute summer fun!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/94660745/orange-julius-vintage-enamel-flower

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  18. Steph30 March, 2012 23:35

    What's more fun than having your own, customized little village?

    I'm nominating thelittlereddoor with her awesome miniature house village made to order with your name as seen here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79629166/miniature-little-clay-house-custom-name

    colourful, collectible & fun additions to any display

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  19. Gale31 March, 2012 22:24

    I'm nominating JDWolfePottery clouds plates, because I think they're just whimsical and fun!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/92219744/white-cloud-dessert-plate-9-12-inches?ga_search_query=clouds&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5183963

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  20. Marielle02 April, 2012 13:59

    I nominate TIMOHANDMADES Family dolls
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    http://www.etsy.com/listing/89936839/family-grandparents-parents-uncle-and

    All of her work is so clever!

    Thanks for hosting,
    Marielle

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  21. thelittlereddoor03 April, 2012 19:35

    I nominate Pearson Maron's Hippo Factory :) http://www.etsy.com/listing/80366024

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  22. linda04 April, 2012 14:48

    I am nominating this delightful, whimsical, quirky and fun item from the shop of Maryjudy

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/77061210/red-turquoise-ceramic-pitcher

    the funky shapes and colors in her work always gives me a giggle. so creative and unique.

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  23. linda04 April, 2012 14:51

    hi, I am nominating this fun pitcher from Maryjudy shop.
    her creative shapes and coloring are so funky and quirky and always give me a giggle....

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/77061210/red-turquoise-ceramic-pitcher

    Whimsicals jewelry

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  24. linda04 April, 2012 14:57

    I would also like to nominate this e-reader carrier, of my own creation. its silly, fun and bright and practical.....

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/94830307/e-reader-carrier-tweet-tweet

    Whimsicals jewelry

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  25. Anonymous04 April, 2012 17:12

    I would like to nominate my illustation (which can be used in many ways, invite, print, save-the-date magnet..) for the Bride & Groom with a sense of humor..'tying the knot'

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=275398519205513&set=a.256723771072988.60806.118351108243589&type=3&theater

    I had this design in my head screaming to get out and I'm really happy with the result...also I thought while they were tying the knot it would be fun/quirky to do it in a 'tug-of-war' style to mirror a marriage but the rope also symbolizes we are tied together for better and for worse.

    The Bride & Groom bring the Artwork to life with thier fingerprints. The Bride & Groom can be customized too.

    The Concept Behind FingerTips

    From an early age I have always enjoyed Art and my relationship with Art has always been a healthy one. I realised early on in my life, while trying to cope with my dyslexia, that Art was a language in its' own right and a way I could be heard while trying to figure out the baffling English language!

    A creative mind is not a linear one. Therefore, to stop me from digressing, if you would like to read more about our relationship with Art, please read my Article - 'I can't draw'

    Let’s go back to basics....with our finger...no I have not gone mad you can really create refined Art with your fingerprint. In fact it is what our company FingerTips concept is based on!

    I have created many designs and products where the recipient’s fingerprint brings the Artwork to life.

    FingerTips is a tool for people to reconnect, in a positive way, with Art and have fun in the process. Once you have seen the amazing Art you can create with your fingerprint in a simple but effective way hopefully you will have gained some faith and confidence in your ability too create!

    FingerTips Designs are suitable for all ages and abilities.

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  26. Claire Payne04 April, 2012 17:35

    Nominating in the 'fun' category:

    Myself: for making this cute, quirky AND educational(!) set of happy planets! Making these always makes me smile and I hope they make you smile too :D

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96614121/made-to-order-plush-art-happy-planet-set

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  27. rosieandtheboys05 April, 2012 05:38

    If its not too late I would like to nominate

    Magic Potion Kit by Camilla Westergaard of ButterscotchBeesting

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterscotchBeesting?ref=seller_info

    Why: All the work Camilla creates is fun filled and fantastically designed but I think this edible magic potion kit is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/87023992/magic-potion-kit

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  28. Brenda Watts05 April, 2012 08:51

    I have to nominate these 'kitty hats' from scooterknits Being a cat Mom they are just so adorable and fun. Well designed too as they tie on so kitty cannot escape from the embarrassment of it all. I have them in my favorites just so I can look at the kitties from time to time when I need a chuckle.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/62869393/the-santa-cat-hat

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  29. Anne Woodman05 April, 2012 08:57

    I would like to nominate this flower bib necklace from Anne Woodman on Etsy. Talk about FUN! And perfect for summer...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96893549/beaded-flower-bib-necklace

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  30. Anonymous05 April, 2012 09:20

    I would like to nominate myself and my super cute and quirky vintage perfume bottle necklace. This necklace is unique and fun!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/78669016/vintage-perfume-bottle-necklace-clear

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  31. Anonymous05 April, 2012 12:28

    I would like to nominate Fingertips for their great design Baby Chicks which using babies fingertips from newborn to 1 year. Fingertips art is a great way to make excellent memories and keepsakes. You can view it here:
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=250465058365526&set=a.134224503322916.35392.118351108243589&type=3&theater

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  32. Brenda Watts05 April, 2012 13:36

    I think i will nominate my latest carving..a wonderful velvet eared beagle who is sitting atop a vintage piece of wood salvaged from an old farmhouse that still has the marks from being felled with an axe.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96387834/beagle-coat-rack-a-wonderful-carving-for

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  33. www.FeltedChicken.com05 April, 2012 14:37

    I'd like to nominate these Felted Sushi Pieces!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/35276205/felt-sushi-round-tuna-roll

    They are a super fun, hand felted set of 6 sushi pieces packed in a sushi container with some green felt grass & chopsticks!

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  34. www.FeltedChicken.com05 April, 2012 14:42

    I'd like to nominate Chetart's awesome Pet Wrestlers Digital Prints.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/54359512/el-perro-caliente-the-hot-dog

    This one is of a wiener dog that dress as a Mexican Wrestler ready for some Lucha Libre! So much fun!

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  35. Sally P.05 April, 2012 15:28

    I nominate these Oh Happy Day pencils by Earmark - http://www.etsy.com/listing/61607587/oh-happy-day-blue-engraved-pencil-6-pack

    All of their products are "Fun!"

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    1. Earmark Social19 April, 2012 12:12

      Thank you for the nomination Sally!!! We are SO APPRECIATIVE. If you plan on ordering from us in the future we would love to offer you 15% off, just use the code NEWFRIEND15. Thank you again Sally! We hope you have a beautiful day! our best, Bridgette + Mike (aka Earmark)

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

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