Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Lil Blue Boo / Dharma Trading Design Challenge Winners!

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Brought to you by:





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This challenge would not have been possible without the generous prize donations from these amazing sponsors:


Dharma Trading Co.: Online store carries a range of products from Dyes, Paints, and Chemicals to Fabrics, Clothing Blanks, and Tools and has been supplying artists for over 41 years!

Paint the Moon: Professional Photoshop actions and fine art textures to make your photos shine.

Sew Hip Magazine: The UK's number one sewing magazine packed full of sewing patterns, techniques, tips and tricks, and fabulous features.

Above all Fabric: Online store carries designer fabric, notions, supplies, trims, ribbon and sewing patterns available for instant download.

Stephanie Corfee: Freelance artist and graphic designer, her work includes logos, print ads, web promotions and large format printing. Her artwork and illustrations can be described as bohemian, whimsical, and full of vibrant colors.


The challenge was to submit a design using at least one of the following techniques: Tie-Dye, Dyeing, Silk Painting, Fabric Painting, Batik, Marbling, Stamping, Transfers, Screen Printing, Felting or Embellishments.



We received 97 design entries!





You can click on the slideshow to go to the album to view all of the amazing creativity.


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Each judge brought a unique perspective to the Challenge so that no design style or color combination would be overlooked! Judges were looking for creativity, uniqueness, personality, etc. They had a tough decision to make!


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Photobucket Kristin from Sew Mama Sew



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Winner of the:

:: $25 Gift Certificate from Dharma Trading Co.


Vanessa of Punkin Patterns!
Check out her process for the Messenger Bag HERE



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Winner of the:

:: $50 Gift Certificate from Dharma Trading Co.
:: $25 Gift Certificate from Above All Fabric
:: $25 Gift Certificate from Lil Blue Boo



Sarah from 2 Giggle Boxes!
Check out her process for the Seahorse Sunsuit HERE




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Winner of the:

:: $100 Gift Certificate from Dharma Trading Co.
:: Sew Hip Magazine: 1 International Yearly Subscription ($120 Value)
:: Paint the Moon Photography Actions Set for Photoshop or Elements ($50 Value)
:: $50 Gift Certificate from Above All Fabric
:: $50 Gift Certificate from Lil Blue Boo
:: Art print from artist Stephanie Corfee ($30 Value)



Gin from Earthtone!
Check out her process for the Chinese New Year Dress HERE




Congratulations Gin for winning the Lil Blue Boo / Dharma Trading Challenge!




The remaining entries that made up the TOP 10! In no particular order...


Katie














Andrea


Thank you to everyone that entered the Lil Blue Boo / Dharma Trading Challenge! We were so impressed!

Stay tuned for more fun contests and challenges soon!


7 comments:

  1. Wow, thanks Ashley! I can't believe I won 3rd place! Congrats to the other winners! (and finalists)

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  2. Hey Ashley, this is Becca's husband. (Cookie & Claire) I just wanted to say how proud I am of my wife for being included in the top ten, and thank you for putting on this competition. I think Becca's link might be broken on her link and image. Great job everybody.

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  3. Awww! That's awesome Jackson! i'll check her link now! Thank you!

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  4. Yea! The entries were SO amazing! Congrats to the winners! I am so excited to have finished in the top ten! Thanks for hosting this fun challenge! :) Michelle

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  5. Congrats to all finalist and winners! Gotta step up my 'skillz' for next year! ;)

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  6. So excited to be the 2nd place winner!!!!! All of the entries were fabulous! Thanks for hosting Ashley and Dharma Trading Co. I know a lot of work goes into putting on this challenge.
    ~Sarah

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