Craftcycle is having a contest.

This contest is open to all our members. Not a member? Not a problem, see how to join in this journal.

We are having a "sow's ear to silk purse" contest.
The contest is basically a salvage operation. Each entry will require 2 photos, a before and an after shot. The before shot will be of an art/craft project that went severely wrong [just ugly or unusable is good enough] or a pile of salvaged items/material that would normally by recycled [tin cans, plastic bottles etc].The whole point is in turning the sow's ear [before stuff] into a silk purse [after art]. Turning things worthless and junkie into some thing pretty and useful. The second shot will be of the new created by you item[s].New material is allowed but must not exceed approx 25% of the item. This is to cover glue, paint, thread etc.

Only artisan crafted items will be judged, no photography, manipulations, stories or poems. Entries must be a real hold in your hand 3-D item. Don't be afraid to ask us for more clarification if you need it.

To give you some examples;
an old holey wool sweater is felted then made into mitts
a tin can is cut, bent and punched into a flower shape to hold a votive candle
dozens of beads from old necklaces are glued onto a board into a mosaic or mural
give an old chair new life with tole or folk art painting on the back and seat
recut and resew that bridesmaid's dress into a foxy bustier

As many types of art and crafts will be entered we have opted to judge the submissions as shown below. There will be one winner in each category.

useful and practical
awesome in a decorative way
totally lacking in any new stuff
admin's pick, because it fits what the club stands for
members choice, because you like it

Each category will have a 'loot bag' as the prize. is donating a new cloth bag for each category to hold the rest of the loot. Check back as we add the contents and links.

:iconcelestiastars: says she will feature the winners in her journal.

We need more prizes

Thank You.