Crafters Challenge Blog

Congrats to Christie's Cakes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:28:00 +0000

Congrats to Christie's Cakes for taking 1st Place in the Cake Creative design Challenge.

Final Votes for Challenge#23

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:10:00 +0000

Princess Castle Cake              206
Never Never Land                 138
The Dog Cake                       132
Funky Crooked Cake            103
Chocolate Bird House Cake    51
Spaghetti and Meatballs           28
Pretty Pink Fairy Cake            24
18th Birthday Giant Cupcake 24
Pumpkin Birthday Cake          10
THE Wedding Cake               10

Challenge23 Voting - Monday May 23rd

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Here are the votes as of today. 4 days left for voting.

Princess Castle Cake           145
The Dog Cake                     100
Never Never Land                98
Funky Crooked Cake            88
Chocolate Bird House Cake 40

Challenge23 Voting Numbers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Hi all.
Since our polling service for the votes in the challenges only show percentage, I will put the total "number" votes here for the top 5.
As of right now the votes are:

Princess Castle Cake      96
The Dog Cake                77
Never Never Land          69
Funky Crooked Cake     63
Pretty Pink Fairy Cake    21

Challenge23 (Cake/Cupcake Creative Design)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:10:00 +0000

For something a bit different, we are running a "special" challenge this week.
Challenge23 (Cake/Cupcake Creative Design) is now open for voting at Crafters Challenge

You have got to see the creativity. I'll bet it will make you hungry :)

Challenge22 1st Place

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:04:00 +0000

Congrats to
Kerri of Candles, Gifts and More, LLC for taking 1st place in Challenge22 with
"Chocolate Chip Cookie Wax Melts"

Challenge Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:22:00 +0000

Challenge schedule:

22- running now

23-(Cake/cupcake creative design) Full- Begins May 20th

24- begins May 27th (full)

25- begins June 3rd accepting entries

Business of the Day, May 15th - T & J Alphabet Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 May 2011 19:47:00 +0000

T & J Alphabet Photography

Hi!
Our business is T & J Alphabet Photography. We are just two best friends/cousins that have beautiful children that are the center of our universe! So wanting to spend as much time as we could with our children and not have to keep a 9-5 job we set out to find something unique and profitable but most importantly something that we really enjoyed and we stumbled across this business venture. We are both avid craft show hoppers :) We love a unique gift but we also like it at an affordable price, especially with such a downed economy! We also both love photography so it just seemed like a right venture to take on. We were inspired by other crafter's that were doing something similar but at a much pricier charge so it was our goal to find products cheaper and become the "do-it-yourself" crafter. After a lot of hunting for the "best deals" on products, we finally were able to bring our ideas to life and create beautiful pieces of artwork that can be customized to spell anything you can imagine. To top it off we were almost 1/2 the price of our other competition. So now having this craft it has become a win-win situation for everyone......people can have great affordable art pieces for themselves or for gifts and we can stay at home with our children and enjoy them growing up!
Thanks for you time!
T & J Alphabet Photography
(visit us on Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/tjalphabetphotography?sk=wall

Business of the Day, May 10th - Top That Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:56:00 +0000

Top That Cards
http://www.topthatcards.co.uk/

My name is Caroline and I am the founder of Top That Cards

I first started my company in 2006 after the birth of my second son and it has grown from strength to strength.

I am the designer of all the fimo toppers that appear on the gifts, plaques, cards and frames.

Each and every one of my designs comes from my imagination and I own the copyrights to the designs.

I first began creating just the fimo toppers then I decided to create a range of goods using my own toppers which I keep exclusively for my own creations. This means that each piece created is unique to Top That Cards and cannot be purchased from anywhere else.

I take great pride in my work and love a challenge.

I can create a bespoke frame , card or plaque featuring a fimo character at a reasonable price.

At the moment I am in the process of creating a range of exclusive personalised keepsake frames for children’s rooms and also for Father’s Day.
I also have a number of ranges for children and babies such as Daisy Duckling, Jungle Jelly and Patchwork Ponies.

Prices range from £7.99 to £25.00 for keepsake cards and gifts.

Business of the Day, May 3rd - Hawthorne Moon Creations

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:35:00 +0000

Hawthorne Moon Creations

My name is Cassi and I am just starting out as a jewelry designer.

I have been collecting sea glass for years and storing it in jars. I have also
been making jewelry for myself and as for gifts. It has been a crazy "life" year
and many changes have left me searching for true happiness and following my dreams.
I decided on a whim to use a piece of the sea glass when making a piece of jewelry. It was
perfect and Hawthorne Moon Creations was born! I sell my pieces online at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HawthorneMoon
and showcase, preview and promote new items on my Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/HawthorneMoon.

I have plans to expand to an international market, have upcoming flea markets on the schedule
and will be doing local home shows with "hostess" incentives in the style of the many direct sales
companies out there. I will also be doing "Virtual" Home Shows via my Etsy shop beginning mid-May
where hostesses friends make online purchases and the hostess still receives rewards. Please
check out my page and contact me if you would like more information about hosting a show!

Business of the Day, May 2nd - Creations By Maggie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:55:00 +0000

Creations By Maggie

I wanted to take a minute and introduce myself and my little shop. My name is Maggie and I am the owner and single operator of Woodburned Creations By Maggie. My love for woodburning started with a trip to Frankfort, MI. There, I fell in love with the enchanting beauty of the lakes and its surroundings and decided to take some firewood home in order to remember this remarkable place. Shortly thereafter, my shop was born! I specialize in custom made woodburned firewood pieces. What's beautiful about this art is that each piece is beautifully made by mother nature and hand picked by me. There is a plethora of options to choose from as far as what we can burn into the signs. Some have color, family names, established dates or even a combination of both. All of my items are custom made, hand painted and designed especially for you. I am very easy to work with, so if you imagine something special, I will try my hardest to make it come true for you!. Check my website often, we have new items everyday!

Visit us

on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creations-by-Maggie/162595957104145?sk=info

Business of the Day, May 1st - Link Dog

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 01 May 2011 00:23:00 +0000

Link Dog

I started Link Dog on Facebook about 2 weeks ago to provide an outlet for others to network their businesses. I know from experience that it's not easy sometimes to get the word out about what we do. We work so hard to create something, then have no one to show it to. It's sad, but our mission is to change that with our page. We will get the word out about your talents and what you do. And we will work hard to do it.
Regular shout outs, events, posting ads and anything else we think of to get you noticed, is what you can expect if you join our page.

Why do we do this? Because we love seeing the creativity and talent that people have. No matter what you do, what you make or what service you provide, we enjoy learning. More than just your product, we enjoy the people behind the talent. It's fun to us to mingle with all of our friends, fans and associates.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank some that have helped us get started.
The Craft Show They are good friends and great for promoting Arts and Crafts.
Fan Page Promote They work hard doing the same thing we do and have grown very fast because of it.
Crafters Challenge Personal friends and for providing this blog and their website as well as their Facebook page, for promoting hand made crafts.
Thanks for taking a look and have a great day.

woof woof

Challenge schedules

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0000

Here are the schedules for upcoming challenges:

Challenge20............currently running
Challenge21............Begins May 6th and is full
Challenge22............Begins May 13th and has some openings
Challenge23............Begins May 20th and has openings

Cake/cupcake design challenge:
Special event challenge for bakers. Voting will be for the best design of your cakes, cupcakes, sweets, etc.
We have some openings left and the date will be determined when we fill all the slots.

Future challenges will include "craft" specific events, such as, candles, sock monkeys, woodworking, jewelry, etc.

Business of the Day April 29th - The Pearl On Top

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:34:00 +0000

The Pearl On Top

The Pearl On Top has the heartfelt gift for every occasion. But the most heartfelt

of them all, is the contribution we are making to the Fearless 5K event being hosted in
Pittsburgh, PA. This event sponsors The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in memory
of marine, Joseph Caskey, who was killed in action while deployed in Afghanistan last
year. Caskey was a graduate of the North Hills School District, where co-owner of The
Pearl On Top, Kim, is currently employed. The United States Marine Corps holds an
extra special place in our hearts. The other co-owner of The Pearl On Top, Kylie, is
halfway through her marine husband, Jason Torres’, third deployment. When we saw
the opportunity to raise money and support the marines, it was something we could not
resist. Starting May 1st at 8pm ET, we will be holding The Fearless 5K Marine Benefit
Auction. All of the proceeds raised from this auction will be donated to The Injured
Marine Semper Fi Fund in memory of Joseph Caskey. All of the items up for auction are
pictured on our facebook page, The Pearl On Top. Please stop by and see the beautiful
items being auctioned off by not only ourselves but other vendors who are willing to
help out too. If you are interested in donating an item, we would love to include you in
this amazing cause. Just email us at thepearlontop@gmail.com. We are also accepting
monetary donations to support the cause.

However, we wanted to take it one step farther. We are offering a reduced price
on key chains that are being personalized in memory of Caskey. The key chains will be
offered to his family, friends, and anyone who is interested in showing their support. The
key chains can be purchased through our website, www.thepearlontop.com or through
our facebook page. $2 from every purchase is also being donated to the Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund. We are trying to raise as much money as possible while also showing
our support for all of our troops. We are very passionate about this event and hope that
you will help to make it a success!

While we do offer a wide range of military products, we also specialize in Bridal
and Baby shower gifts. We offer the most creative, breath-taking gifts for every occasion.
The Pearl On Top loves to take custom orders and turn your ideas into a beautiful
finished product. From picture frames to wreaths and even towel and diaper cakes, The
Pearl On Top has it all. Give the gift of creativity.

Thanks, Kim

http://www.thepearlontop.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pearl-on-Top/147311181998004
thepearlontop@gmail.com

Business of the Day April 27th - Shipwreck Studio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:16:00 +0000

Shipwreck Studio

Shipwreck Studio is the result of found treasures collected from journeys past and present. Beach glass became my fascination as a child when searching for fossils or pirate treasure.

I live in a small town along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake with one traffic light, but lots of history. Married to, two dogs a rabbit and a husband...should change the order on that.

My jewelry designs come from the love for these vanishing gems. All my beach glass is genuine and handpicked from many beaches here and abroad. I use sterling silver and also hand sculpted fine silver in my designs. Organic to Sultry, jeans to black dress. Custom orders are always welcome.
Visit my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shipwreck-Studio/487043740354?sk=wall

Peace and Happiness
Linda Sims
Shipwreck Studio

Business of the Day April 26th - The Red Queen Boutique

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:12:00 +0000

The Red Queen Boutique

Hi,
My name is Helen and I have very recently (in the past month) started up The Red Queen Boutique.
I have a BA Honours degree in Design and Visual Art--specialising in contemporary textiles and surface pattern. My website address is http://www.helenlouisepetty.com/ and FB page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Red-Queen-Boutique/157865150937925, I also have an ebay shop which could really use some promotion !!

I make one-off pieces of kitsch/alternative jewellery and accessories using found/vintage items mixed with new charms, beads--- just about anything I can get my hands on !! I would really appreciate any exposure I could get.

Thankyou,
Regards,
Helen

Business of the Day April 25th - Redhead Thread

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Redhead Thread

I am a community artist with a passion for stitching! My designs are based on everything I love from retro gaming, films, cheeky sayings I love, vintage fabric or anything I find that catches my eye or makes me smile. I have only just started in the last month but have been enjoying every minute of this crafty malarkey! Check out my facebook page where I update new designs and offers all the time.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Redhead-Thread/189678767741080?sk=info

Business of the Day April 24th-Sparkly Links

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Sparkly Links
http://www.facebook.com/SparklyLinks

Sparkly Links is made up of a small group of creative ladies, including Emma Latham, Kathryn Ross and Dereen Cole.
We are a new business this is our 4th week, it has been an amazing rollercoaster so far. Each of us brings a special skill and interest to Sparkly Links, that is why we offer so many different things.
This is what we have on offer:

Poetry
Looking for that special gift? Something with meaning? Something unique? Then order today! A poem made especially for you: you can choose everything from the content to the colour schemes, themes, and decorations. This beautiful crafted poem will be displayed in a frame and would make the perfect gift for any occasion or for someone of any age. (You can choose to have the poem we write unique for you or available so others can purchase the poem if they wish).

Speech Writing
Going to an occasion where you have to deliver a speech? Don't know what to say? Lost for words? Well look no further Sparkly Links offer a service, we do everything but make the speech for you!

Sparkly's Canvases
A selection of photographs to choose from in various sizes. These can also include a name or a quote at a small additional charge.

Second Hand Basement
We also offer a selection of second hand items.

Sparkly's Jewellery
We are working on many items of jewellery, and accessories. (And you will soon be able to design your own with our Jewellery customisation software using Flash).

We have many ideas also that are coming soon:
* Story books with illustrations will be available. The storybook can include your child's name as the main character, or even be a one of a kind story made especially for your child.

* Having a party? We can make party bags tailored for your individual taste.

Charity Work
Charity work is very important to Sparkly Links. With every couple of orders we are going to donate one of our framed poems or a voucher to charity. The charities we have helped so far are Huskies in Need, Jessica's Ball, Ella's Journey to Raise Awareness, Jade's Smiles. We have donated a poem or a voucher for a poem to these charities. We have also got some projects in the pipeline, to publish a poetry book and all the proceeds will go to LittleMissEvie's Children's Cancer Fund Raiser for named trusts. We are also going to do a fundraising activity were we write 12 poems in 12 hours and then we are going to add illustrations and have this book published and the proceeds will go to Max's Fundraising Charity.

We need all the help we can get really, as we wish to be able to donate to more charities and help out as much as we can. If you require any more information please contact us at: sparkly.links@gmail.com

Challenge19 Has Started

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Challenge19 has begun at http://www.crafteschallenge.com/

Congratulations to Angelique of LilyPad Creations for taking 1st place in Challenge18 with her
"Frames Height Chart"

Thank you to all who had entries in the challenge. And, thanks to all who supported them with votes.

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Willow Crafts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:04:00 +0000

Willow Crafts

Hi,

We are based in sunny Suffolk! We started making handmade jewellery 2 years ago and our collection grew so much we started to sell at local craft fairs. After suggestions from friends we then embarked on children's jewellery making parties starting from the age of 5. The children make a much as they want from keyrings, bracelets, necklaces and for the older ones earrings, memory wire bracelets and chokers. The Mum's love it as there is no need for party bags as what they make they take home in a lovely organza bag!

We have now enlarged our range to include wine charms, beaded rings and our very popular napkin rings. We have been very busy lately with our napkin rings for the wedding market. We make them in a varitey of colours to match the couple's colour schemes. We can include names on them (up to 8 letters per name) so people can take them home as a favour.

Why not have a look at out facebook page to see all our latest designs!

Jane and Kerry

Willow Crafts

Challenge Schedules

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0000

Here is a list of our upcoming challenges, when they begin and available slots:

Challenge19                April 22nd           Full
Challenge20                 May   6th            Open
Challenge21                 May 20th            Open

Challenges run for 2 weeks.
*note- if we get enough entries, we will switch the length from 2 weeks to 1 week.

To join a challenge, send a picture of the item, a 3 word title, and if you want your website link post, the address to: entry@crafterschallenge.com

Challenge18 Halfway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:46:00 +0000

Votes at the halfway point:

Gold Coast Dragon- Felted    171
Frames Height Chart              160
Dark Days of Spring                32
Beaded Glass Charms             31
Victorian May Day Basket       28
Watercolour Painting "Hello"   26
Sleeping Fairy Baby on Log    14
Pretty Princess                        11
Flower Fairy Princess Set        11

Vote at: http://www.crafterschallenge.com/

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Tanglewood Thicket

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:32:00 +0000

Tanglewood Thicket

I'm a 32 year old girl living in Kelowna BC Canada. After my daughter was born a few years back I found myself less at my Interior Design studio and more at home. I had been sculpting with Clay for 20 years or so up to that point informally and without being taught, but I had decided to start "sculpting" with wool and fiber instead. I taught myself to needle felt. My first project was a little goblin. I loved it so much that I never stopped. To this day I have made over 120 creatures ranging from 8" to 40" tall. I use Locally grown wool which I hand dye with Kool-Aid, Icing Dye and Acid dyes. I then felt with a single barbed needle from start to finish. Each creature is one of a kind. Almost all of my creatures to date have been commissions. I allow the customer to choose their colors, style and overall character of the creature. Goblins, Dragons and Labyrinth fan art has been the most popular but I am branching out to other Fantastical creatures like Mermaids, Gargoyles, sea monters, fairies etc.

You can see more here: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.etsy.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tanglewoodthick
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tanglewood-Thicket-Creations-Studio/173361767426

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Turtles Consignment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:27:00 +0000

Turtles Consignment

I started our business in 2008 when my first child at the age of 2 months came home from the hospital. He had gotten very sick with viral meningitis, we stayed a total of 32 days. When we finally got home, we had a ton of bills and a ton of unused items that friends and family had given us. I needed a way to help my family out of the hospital debt that we had accumulated and stay home with my little guy...hence Turtles Consignment was born.

We are an on-line web only consignment shop, for new and gently used clothing. We carry items for the whole family, including a large assortment of baby clothing and accessories, toddler, teen, and adult clothing. Turtles Consignment is where you will find retail shopping at bargain prices, plus you shop from the comfort of your own home. So grab your coffee and indulge in the great deals!

Our store!

http://turtlesconsignment.ecrater.com/

Our Face book fan page.

https://www.facebook.com/TurtlesConsignment
When we hit 150 a drawing for free shipping will be held. As well as when we hit 500 we will open or fan page auction!

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Moss Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0000

Moss Mountain

A wonderland of handmade, natural and unnatural creatures up for adoption to loving homes. Here you will find the tiniest plush felt animals you will ever see, most less than one inch high. We also have unique larger plush and amigurumi, tiny animal earrings, art dolls, and more.

For gifts, pocket companions, or treat for yourself, check out our menagerie of creatures you won't find anywhere else. I can almost guarantee you'll smile when you see how cute they are.

Moss Mountain
http://www.facebook.com/mossmountain

http://www.mossmountain.etsy.com/

http://www.mossmountainpatterns.etsy.com/

email:
moss mountain shop at gmail dot com