With 92% of the votes, PrairieThreads' Red and White Coiled Mat is the winner for this month!
We'll take a break until the fall for the next design challenge. Please stay tuned to see what our next theme will be!
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Showing posts with label canada day. Show all posts
Monday, June 17, 2013
May-June Design Challenge Winner
Thank you to those who voted on our May-June design challenge: "Show us your Canadian Colours." Here is the winner for this month:
With 92% of the votes, PrairieThreads' Red and White Coiled Mat is the winner for this month!
We'll take a break until the fall for the next design challenge. Please stay tuned to see what our next theme will be!
With 92% of the votes, PrairieThreads' Red and White Coiled Mat is the winner for this month!
We'll take a break until the fall for the next design challenge. Please stay tuned to see what our next theme will be!
Monday, June 10, 2013
May-June Design Challenge Results
The theme for the WEST Design Challenge for May/June was "Show Your Canadian Colours." While the number of submissions was smaller this month, our Canadian pride still shines through!
Here are all of this month's entries, in order of submission. Once again this month we are adding a poll at the end of this post for you to VOTE for your favourite submission! The poll will be open for one week, and the winner will receive a special spot of recognition on the blog for one month!
Lisa, from BitchinKitschKitchen, found a great vintage bar towel for this challenge:
Katie, from HeartfeltYarnWreaths, writes: I was born and raised in Canada and am so thankful to live in this beautiful country. This wreath was inspired by the iconic Canadian flag, and is complete with a hand-cut felt maple left. The 12 inch wreath is wrapped in alternating bands of crisp white and rich red yarn, and comes ready to hang. Great to celebrate Canada day, or hang it year round to show your Canadian pride!
Laura, from PrairieThreads, found some fabric in her stash that was actually printed with an American flag. She took the red and white striped parts and made it Canadian in this fabric coiled mat:
Ruth, from PeriwinkleDzyns submitted this necklace made from recycled leather and hardware:
And now here's your chance to vote for your favourite:
The poll will close in one week, on Monday, June 17, at 9:00am. The winner will receive the honour of a little feature spot on the blog sidebar for one month.
Here are all of this month's entries, in order of submission. Once again this month we are adding a poll at the end of this post for you to VOTE for your favourite submission! The poll will be open for one week, and the winner will receive a special spot of recognition on the blog for one month!
Lisa, from BitchinKitschKitchen, found a great vintage bar towel for this challenge:
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Bar Towel Red and White from BitchinKitschKitchen |
Katie, from HeartfeltYarnWreaths, writes: I was born and raised in Canada and am so thankful to live in this beautiful country. This wreath was inspired by the iconic Canadian flag, and is complete with a hand-cut felt maple left. The 12 inch wreath is wrapped in alternating bands of crisp white and rich red yarn, and comes ready to hang. Great to celebrate Canada day, or hang it year round to show your Canadian pride!
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Canada Day Yarn Wreath by HeartfeltYarnWreaths |
Laura, from PrairieThreads, found some fabric in her stash that was actually printed with an American flag. She took the red and white striped parts and made it Canadian in this fabric coiled mat:
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| Red and White Coiled Mat by PrairieThreads |
Ruth, from PeriwinkleDzyns submitted this necklace made from recycled leather and hardware:
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Oh Canada Recycled Leather and Hardware Pendantby PeriwinkleDzyns |
And now here's your chance to vote for your favourite:
The poll will close in one week, on Monday, June 17, at 9:00am. The winner will receive the honour of a little feature spot on the blog sidebar for one month.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
WEST May-June Design Challenge: Show Your Canadian Colours!
You asked for another design challenge, so here it is!
I'm posting the theme/inspiration here on the blog and also in our team discussion forum on Etsy. Your job is to take that inspiration in whatever direction your imagination leads. The goal is to challenge yourself, be inspired and enjoy the creative process!
As you think about the theme, add comments to the discussion thread on Etsy about your process. Take pictures of your process and the finished item and post them in the discussion thread when you are done. It's interesting and inspiring to others to hear the story about how you arrived at your finished product, so please share at least a comment about your process! I will post the results of the challenge after the deadline. If we get enough items, I'll make a treasury including all the items!
And now on to the current challenge! The theme for the next month is "Show Your Canadian Colours!" Think red or white or red and white together. The deadline for this challenge is four weeks (one month) from today, June 8, with the results being posted on Monday June 10. When the results are posted, you will be allowed to vote for your favourite entry. The winner will be featured on the blog side bar for one month.
A few notes:
Create something new, especially for the challenge. Entries for each challenge must be finished by the posted deadline. Vintage and supply sellers are welcome to participate too, with a focus on artful photography and careful choice of item.
Happy designing! I hope this inspires you, and I can't wait to see what you'll come up with, so come on, let's get creative!
I'm posting the theme/inspiration here on the blog and also in our team discussion forum on Etsy. Your job is to take that inspiration in whatever direction your imagination leads. The goal is to challenge yourself, be inspired and enjoy the creative process!
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Two embroidered maple leafs in 3" wood embroidery hoops by nisseworks |
As you think about the theme, add comments to the discussion thread on Etsy about your process. Take pictures of your process and the finished item and post them in the discussion thread when you are done. It's interesting and inspiring to others to hear the story about how you arrived at your finished product, so please share at least a comment about your process! I will post the results of the challenge after the deadline. If we get enough items, I'll make a treasury including all the items!
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Oh Canada - Snowball CupFake by SoGaSoap |
And now on to the current challenge! The theme for the next month is "Show Your Canadian Colours!" Think red or white or red and white together. The deadline for this challenge is four weeks (one month) from today, June 8, with the results being posted on Monday June 10. When the results are posted, you will be allowed to vote for your favourite entry. The winner will be featured on the blog side bar for one month.
A few notes:
Create something new, especially for the challenge. Entries for each challenge must be finished by the posted deadline. Vintage and supply sellers are welcome to participate too, with a focus on artful photography and careful choice of item.
Happy designing! I hope this inspires you, and I can't wait to see what you'll come up with, so come on, let's get creative!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
W.E.S.T. June Design Challenge Results
In honour of Canada Day on July 1st, the design challenge for June was all things Canadian!
And our team members delivered.
You may have seen some of the new Canada Day challenge entries in posts throughout June, but here is a round up of all the entries:
Canada Day Yarn Wreath by HeartFelt Yarn Wreaths
Beaded Micro-Macrame Friendship Bracelet - O Canada by Tawny Bee
Crocheted Strawberry Set by Daisy Patch Designs
Aren't these awesome entries? Each one shouts Canadian spirit.
Stay tuned in the coming days for the announcement of the July Design Challenge.
Stay tuned in the coming days for the announcement of the July Design Challenge.
Friday, July 1, 2011
'Canadian, Please' by PrairiePeasant
Inspired by my favourite "how to be Canadian" Song & video produced byJulia Bentley & Andrew Gunadie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQf13B8epw&feature=related
 ARTWORK. Welcome to... $25.00 |  Silhouette Beaver B... $18.00 |  Primitive Ibis $25.00 |  Vintage Book Page C... $10.00 |
 Manitoba Dockside 8... $20.00 |  Macro photo: Red Ma... $20.00 |  Sheltered - Art pri... $40.00 |  SALE Canada Day Yar... $33.00 |
 Oh Canada red and w... $8.00 |  8 x 10 Fine Art Gic... $20.00 |  Ambulance Earrings,... $13.00 |  Wool Felted Canada ... $24.00 |
 Misty Cove - Fine A... $12.00 |  ursa cub $32.00 |  The Dawn Of Hope $250.00 |  Bonne Fete $3.50 |
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Oh Canada! Maple Leaf Pendant
I love working with leaves in clay. Sometimes, I have to grow the leaves, wild Harvest (liberate, steal) the leaves, but am currently working on Maple Leaves for what I hope will be the onslaught of tourist consumers to Winnipeg and Manitoba that need "Canadiana". Sometimes stamps have to work in a pinch and a combination will be used for these new pendants I am adding to my show stock, good to have those portable items too.
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This pendant is listed on Etsy, and I sincerely hope that part of my Canada Day Celebrations will be a functioning postal service..http://www.etsy.com/your/listings/73104187
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Beaded Micro Macrame Friendship Bracelet - O' Canada by Tawny Bee
The third Canada Day item comes from Tawny Bee.
A Micro-Macrame O'Canada bracelet in red and white.Purchase the bracelet here.
And Tawny Bee has some other Canada Day items in her shop to share with you today:
A Canada themed baby bonnet in Size 1.
Purchase the bonnet here.
And a patchwork and Canada themed baby reversible baby bib.
Purchase the bib here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Oh Canada Map Envelopes by Prairie Peasant
The second item in our Canada Day series is an envelope set from Prairie Peasant.
Oh Canada Map Envelopes 3.5 x 5
Perfect for little thank you notes, business cards or a personal message to someone special.
And made out of maps of Canada. Gotta love that!
Purchase these envelopes here.
Oh Canada Map Envelopes 3.5 x 5Perfect for little thank you notes, business cards or a personal message to someone special.
And made out of maps of Canada. Gotta love that!
Purchase these envelopes here.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Canada Day Yarn Wreath by Heartfelt Yarn Wreaths
Leading up to Canada Day, we thought it would be terrific to post some of the fabulous Canada Day items that are listing in WEST member shops.
The first one comes from Heartfelt Yarn Wreaths.
Canada Day Yarn Wreath Red, White, Maple Leaf, Bunting Flags
Isn't it spectacular?
Purchase it here.
Stay tuned for more Canada Day listings as the big day approaches!
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