The Artsy Craftsy Challenge
February’s Artsy-craftsy is on here.
Presenting the
Rules:
- Jan2010 ‘s theme is ‘hand / finger painting’ – painting with ones fingers / hand.
- You can either paint it yourself (take inspiration from the net) , take a pic, put it on your blog (or mail it to [email protected] ) along with brief steps and leave a comment here.
- If you cannot paint, do not despair.. scout the net for some craft that is in line to the theme. You can nominate yourself with a link to the original blog by leaving a comment at this post.
- Last date for sending your nominations is 20th of Jan.
- The winner will be chosen based on how easy yet stunning the end result looks and will be announced on the last day of the month. Extra weightage will be given if you (or ur kid) has painted it.
- The entry has to be child-friendly and age appropriate for kids aged 1 to 10. Keep it simple.
- You can have more than 1 entry .. and increase your chances at winning.
- This challenge is open for all kids, ladies, gents, moms, dads , followers, lurkers… everyone.
- Additionally you can promote the event by mentioning it on ur blog or by adding this code to ur side bar. Spread the word.
The Prize:
The 1st 3 prizes get a numbered badge for their blog.
Additionally, the 1st prize winner also gets a hand painted card from and some more surprise gifts.
Let me know what u think of the challenge and the hand painted cards too.. Go on, get all Arsty-craftsy !!!
Wow! U go girl … a very nice initiative 🙂
I loved those cards u hv made and the badge too .. Is there anyway to get those cards just by participating 😛 😛
great ..question 1 madam , this competition is for kids or moms or both together ? 🙂
question 2 madam , already done works can be submitted ?
Ans 1 : This competition is for kids , moms and both together. Anywhich way that suits u.. Like I said u can have more than 1 entry!
Ans 2: Of course!!! 🙂 Just take a pic.. n u r ready to go!
@Swaram: You can participate … give as many entries as u can .. search / invent / innovate!! 🙂 n U can have the card for sure! I’m hoping, even if people don’t have time to paint They can suggest some good crafts that I can try out n share! 🙂
wow! Th cards are swell 🙂
Let me see if I can come up with something nice
after swati’s Q, my Q is can i send a thing Cub has done at school?
and the cards are gorgeous!! esp love the Thank you one!
cheers!
abha
@Abha : ofcourse!!! 🙂
Wow !!good going!!! Love the cards 🙂
Will try to come up with something!!
Yey! Am gonna participate!
Hiya… this is what I did a few months ago… I specially undeleted the blog for you… so have a look and I’ll delete the blog again..
http://colourscraft.blogspot.com/2009/06/greeting-cards.html
Shruti: This is really a good idea. Let me see what I can come up with. And sure I’d be interested in seeing later what others send you.
@Priya : It’ll b fun trying it with ammu.
@Shruti : Cool!! I’m waiting to see what u come up with 🙂
@Patricia: Can I consider it as my 1st entry??? n WHY-OH-WHY would u want to delete that blog???
My first visit to your blog and I love it.. M not a mother so am I elegible :).. Would love to try my hands at this 🙂
@Nikki: u r most welcome. This is for non-mommies too.. except the entry has to be suitable for kids aged 1-10 🙂
@all the Lurkers who are of the male species : This is open for you too!! 🙂
I’ll work on this, this weekend. A craft post is long due on my blog.
@TPL: Yay!!! 🙂 i’ll wait for it.
i have the handprints. but no laptop to upload the pix. gah!
@MiM: share it with neelum! Cmon.. u can’t miss out another chance to win the cards :>
Added the widget on my side bar 🙂
Great initiative and lovely blog here 🙂
added the widget on my blog 🙂
@Swaram, Nu: Thank you ladies!! 🙂 I appreciate it. Hope to see entries from both of u too!
Woww this is cool! just whathas been playing on mind.I would love to participate.:)
Lets see if I can put ideas to paper!
@Trish 🙂 Bring it on!
I put up a submission:
I had fun doing it. Thank you! 🙂
@TPL : I love it, Love it ,Loveeeeeeeee it. Thanks. Hope it inspires more ppl to have fun.
Shruti: I just sent you an email with my submission. I hope you like it.
@DilSe: they are AWESOME!!! Do put them up on ur blog so that others can see it too! Really creative u guys are!!
Okay Shruti Aunty , here is Aryan’s submission :
http://aryantimes.blogspot.com/2010/01/water-melon-and-apple-tree.html
@Swati. Love the crafts!! 🙂
Hi
Wud love to participate in the compt . will surely enter my lil one’s creations.
Deeply appreciate ur lovely comments n regular visits on Little Food Junction .
Warm Regards
Smita
Shruti: Done !! Here’s the link to my entry:
http://aayushmom.blogspot.com/2010/01/finger-painting-craft-ideas.html
Hey, thats a wonderful!
Hope to participate too:)
Your cards are awsome!
Thanks for your comments.
Best of luck with your endeavour.
Hi,
Is this competition only for bloggers or non-bloggers also?
Thanks much,
Lakshmi
@Smita, Deepazartz: Last 4 days only 🙂 waiting for ur contributions.
@DilSe: I love them. 🙂
@Lakshmi 🙂 Its for every1 .. U can send me an email with ur craft.. n i’ll put it on m y blog. amny of my friends have done the same! 20th is the last day to accept entries.
Thanks for your comment on my blog.
Here is my entry: http://craftisland.blogspot.com/2009/11/shreyashs-teacher-had-asked-to-submit.html
Your blog is lovely. I’ll submit another painting also before 20th.
Hi! Here are two more entries from me and my son.
http://craftisland.blogspot.com/2010/01/hand-finger-printing.html
Thanks for organising this contest.
Hey my submissions for this contest can be found at
http://theseasoning.blogspot.com/2010/01/this-is-amazing-contest-being-hosted-by.html
Might I add that I loved the idea of this contest 🙂
absolutely love ur blog
maybe we can catch up when I move to blore by april
here is the post at my blog with Anush’s “work”
http://abouttimenow.blogspot.com/2010/01/thumbleena.html
Hey, Art has posted an entry too.
http://abouttimenow.blogspot.com/2010/01/thumbleena.html
Screeching in ….
Here’s my link..I uploaded all the pics in one post.I hope that’s OK..:)
http://littlediva.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/its-all-about-getting-your-hands-dirty/
you are totally awesome shruti. i vote for you
🙂
@mim: U r the sweetest! 🙂
Thanks for this post, it is great