Monday, July 11, 2011

Paper Crafts Gallery Idol Competition - Round 1


GO HERE TO VOTE!!!
My card is entry #6 *wink wink*


I've hemmed.
I've hawed.
I've tossed countless mock-ups.
I've listened to Eye of the Tiger no less than 12 times.
I've sustained myself on a diet of Fudgesicles, cherries, and sweet potato fries.
I've had a near death experience as I tried to sketch...and run on the treadmill at the same time.

But most importantly, I've made it to Round 1 of the Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery Idol Competition!!!!!

My tummy is full of butterflies and my craft room is a mess but neither can compete with the excitement I feel!

Now it's time for me to share a few details about the card I submitted for Round 1...

This weekend was a smidge on the hectic side!

My first thought for DIY  Embellishments was flowers...but I also knew I wanted to do something different and unexpected.

To ease my nerves, I decided that I needed a little Yoga. I went to class, and somewhere between my downward dog and my sun salutation, inspiration struck!

...the Yoga Card was born...

First I sketched the idea in my trusty notebook, which I took with me to class...


Then I crafted...making some tweaks along the way (initially this was going to be a birthday card)...







Lord knows I love a punny card and I knew I needed to stay true to my style during the competition. This card did both. It's clean, simple, with a cutesy sentiment: "OM is where the heart is. It's also a little something different than anything I've seen before!

Making this card though?....not so simple and not so clean either.

I created each little stick figure embellie by using craft wire and pliers.

This spool of wire was my best friend all weekend long!
I used a pen cap to share their little heads.
With the heads shaped, I did some crafty wire bending to make each figure.


So here I am... alive after a weekend full of crafting...and oh so thankful to be counted amongst 19 other crafty geniuses!

Now the waiting begins ... and as nervous as I am, I'd be immeasurably excited to do this all over again next weekend! Here's hoping...

Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!!!

Now go VOTE!!!

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39 comments:

  1. CarisaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    wow!!! So cute - it is definitely so YOU! :D I love it - my daughter exclaimed - "Wow, that is SO cool!" LOL Good luck in the first round! :D

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  2. LisaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Amber, this is incredibly creative and oh-so-cute! Best of luck to you in the competition!
    Your intro gave me a good giggle as well :)

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  3. MelJuly 11, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Amber...this is Brilliant! Off to go vote...I adore this card!

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  4. Meredith MacRitchieJuly 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Amber!!! I don't even know how I did it, but I voted on THE WRONG CARD!!!!! Can you believe it? First the Wizard of Oz thing, now this... How will you ever forgive me?

    So I am crossing everything, and hoping and wishing and just willing you to move into the second round. I know you will, this card is A - MAY - ZING!!!!!!

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  5. Jen AdcockJuly 11, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    You're freaking amazing! Seriously... All hale! This card is so fabulous, so fresh and totally innovative, it kind of hurts. Way to steal the show!

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  6. Jennifer RzasaJuly 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Amber, when I was making my card I thought I was going to be the only one using wire. Great minds think alike, huh? I love this cute card- good luck!

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  7. maryse n.July 11, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Really cute and smart card! I love it! Good luck!

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  8. Virginia L.July 11, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Serious talent! Love it!

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  9. Debbie CarriereJuly 11, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    So clever!!! I love it!!!! Unbelievable job shaping the figures!! Awesome sentiment, too! Good luck :)

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  10. GinaJuly 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    You totally are the bomb diggity. And don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. I love the wire yoga poses and I love the little pop of red that adds so much. Simply amazing.

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  11. Cassie_luJuly 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    this is amazing and such a great take on the challenge

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  12. WendyJuly 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    My goodness you are crazy good at thinking outside of the box and going for the unexpected. Love this card. So OM.

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  13. Anabelle O'MalleyJuly 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Brilliant card!! I love it!!

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  14. Jen CarterJuly 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This is so cute and creative Amber!! I love how much work you put into it too! Very clever!

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  15. Darla WeberJuly 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    That is freakin AWESOME! Love it!

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  16. JennyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    No way...this is brilliant too.I love the wire figures, so neat. I'm just hopping through my blog list..(yes I follow most of the 20 finalists-good taste eh?) and the entries are amazing. How's a girl to choose :)
    Jenny x

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  17. KevaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Ok, seriously?? I am totally swept up in this card. It is SO fabulous. Creative is not even the word for it. LOVE IT!

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  18. Basement StamperJuly 11, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I'm so digging your yoga poses card, very cool embellishment!

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  19. Karen B.July 11, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    So glad that you stayed true to your style, this card is fantastic!

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  20. KristiiJuly 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Absolutely amazing and inspired!!! You totally rocked the challenge!

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  21. Vera Yates (Ling)July 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Amber, that's the one thing that strike me when I saw your card... it's ORIGINAL and unique! Love that you think outside the box. Good luck!! :)

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  22. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    WOW Amber!!! You have totally rocked the handmade embellishments on this! Such an awesome idea! Good luck! :)

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  23. Andrea MJuly 11, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    This. Is. OUTSTANDING. Really, beyond brilliant! Stick figures! So old-school and so fresh and creative at the same time. You NEVER cease to AMAZE me!!! And an awesome pun to top it all off. This is what it's all about! Best of luck!!!

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  24. SarahJuly 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Love, love, love the sentiment. That alone is enough to make me want to send you on the cruise. But the stick figures and white on white really finish it off. So incredibly clever!

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  25. LindseyJuly 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Brilliant! Perfect sentiment, too.

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  26. Sue AnnJuly 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    WOW ........ that is all I have ........ just OMG WOW!!!! LOVE IT~~

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  27. Kelly S.July 11, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Awesome card, Amber! It's so creative and unique, and perfectly executed! Great job, good luck!

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  28. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Such a clever card! Love it!

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  29. MegJuly 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    So clever! I love your wire figures and your pun! Good luck!

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  30. Jaclyn MillerJuly 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    You are amazing! The truth is I was browsing your blog last week with my sister and we were ooohing and ahhhing over all of your work. Then I saw you were in the Top 20 - no lie, you are gonna be the one to beat! You've got me shakin' in my boots! Great job on thinking so creatively on this card, can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for the next round.

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  31. Pocono PamJuly 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Loooove this card! Off to vote! Good luck!

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  32. Laura IshamJuly 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    As a former yoga instructor, your card made my heart sing! Amazing card, Amber! You are so, so talented!

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  33. CristinaJuly 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Hello, clever! This is amazing, Amber.

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  34. ValerieJuly 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Pure genius - this one's a winner Amber! Good luck going forward!!

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  35. Diane JaquayJuly 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    This is AMAZING!!!

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  36. LittleSurferGirlJuly 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, Amber. This is AMAZING! What a fabulous idea! This would be a very well deserved win!!!!

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  37. cheryl (clee')July 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Fabulous idea and execution! And the perfect punny sentiment - good luck on the next round!

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  38. AlbertaJuly 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Brilliant!

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  39. Heather InnusaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is absolutely fabulous - best I've seen in the competition yet!!!

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