May 14, 2009

First Major Craft Award

Pardon moi. But I just have to brag! It's probably the last thing you would want to hear from me after a long hiatus from blogging but it can't be helped. This is one huge reason I was whisked away from blogosphere and you should hear about it!

Two months ago, I received an email invite from Plaidonline.com to compete in their Annual Spring Craft Contest featuring one of their well-known products. It was like Iron Chef with a secret ingredient. The "secret ingredient" was the ever versatile glue Mod Podge which is celebrating it's 40th year in the market.

Eversince I decided to dabble full-throttle in the Craft biz full-time, It never crossed my mind that one day I'll get involved in major contests hosted by well-known companies such as this. But that exciting day came and I was totally absorbed in the moment!

In an essence, this is my very first attempt per se. Call me naivete' in this game but it has to start somewhere and I chose this for my initial experience!



Inexperienced and a first-timer, I was at a loss for idea and at the same time in frantic mode, trying to create stuffs for the upcoming Avon Walk Craft Show. Yet call it luck! Einstein's bulb, out of my dazed condition, lighted up in my head and voila! A brilliant project came to mind!

We are Silk Soymilk drinkers in my little abode. And for some odd reason, one day, I just decided to collect the pull tabs and maybe recycle/upcycle it to a wearable art as part of my Eco-green effort to help Mother Earth! And what do you know, so glad that I did!

That odd idea is now an award-winning project as you will see in the picture above! An Upcycled/Recycled Spring Necklace and Ring fit for a Princess made of Soymilk Pull Tabs no less! A truly innovative idea that captured the interest and admiration of Eco-loving peeps!

Retweeted Numerous times by Eco-Friendly loving tweeps! And was even one of the Twitter highlight of the day {May 11} ! Thanks to @WebAnna : Dallas/Fort Worth TX channels 21/11 Web Producer Anna Gonzales who posted the link in her company/personal blog. Call it one of my Glory days!

I'm not an aggressive go-getter but this achievement surely made me proud of myself and makes me look forward to more! Watch out for my "little fame" which will be feautured on plaidonline.com!

AND If you haven't seen it yet, spare a time to check my new glamorized, updated designs in MY SHOP. I promise, you'll love it!

Cheers!!!


20 comments:

  1. I love it!! I totally want one!! That is beyond gorgeous and I'm wearing it to Barney.s or Fred Segel and show off!!

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  2. Wow! Congrats!! That's huge!! That necklace is gorgeous! Very cool!!

    Congrats!! :)

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  3. Yay!!! Congrats. I used Mod Podge for the first time too this week on a project on campus. The finished product was pretty darn cool, but not as cool as your ultra cool necklace =)

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  4. Very cool, Maricris! Congratulations, you deserve it. I love your new items in your shop, too!

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  5. Congrats!!! The necklace looks wonderful! Mod Podge and creativity really do make the world a more beautiful place.

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  6. That is wonderful! Congrats...

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  7. Such a great idea! Congratulations and congratulation are in order. Glad to hear what you are up to these days. :)

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  8. Well, that just turned out beautifully. Congrats on your talent and success.

    You should toot your own horn, everyone should once and a while :)

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  9. Congratulations Maricris!! I have missed you! I love the necklace and what a wonderful idea!

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  10. Congratulations! The necklace is gorgeous. I just visited your Etsy shop and your new pieces are soooo beautiful. You are a winner as a crafter and as an individual.

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  11. Soo good to hear from you today. You may not believe it but I was just wondering what had happened to you yesterday. I thought it was odd that I hadn't seen you around the blog world. Not even updates on my dashboard. Glad you're back and congratulations on your accomplishments already!

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  12. We drink alot of Silk at our house too, but it never would've occurred to me to fashion a necklace out of the pull tabs. Congrats on the accolades and thanks for stopping by.

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  13. WAY to go, girl!! I'm so proud of you!! That looks awesome!! Thanks for your positive comments on my blog as well....you're appreciated more than you know!

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  14. Congratulations! The necklace is beautiful!!!

    Thanks for vising my blog! It is great to meet other NC'ers. :o)

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  15. Hey Maricris, nice to meet you, thanks for introducing yourself :)
    x

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  16. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Awesome craft! I love creative projects from unexpected things around the home this is GREAT!

    Can't wait to see more as you keep updating us! =]

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  17. Congratulations to you!
    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment about the packaging contest at Miss Lilith! Appreciate the feedback!!

    Kim
    http://kimberlyries.blogspot.com

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  18. Congrats!! That necklace is way cute...you go girl! Mod podge is one of my fav materials...I have a bottle sitting right here beside my computer begging to be opened again, tee hee!

    Jamie :)

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  19. congrats and that is very cool! Thanks for stoppin by!

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  20. Congratulations! You really do deserve that award because your necklace is eco-friendly and very very lovely!

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