Background on how the Challenge came to be...
Over Memorial Day, my family and I did something that we hardly ever do...
we went on a REAL vacation - to the Outerbanks of NC. There were bills to pay, things we were worrying about - but we decided to put a good portion of our tax refund back into "us" - giving us a chance to get away and relax...
We chose the Outerbanks, because when my husband and I were first married - we actually lived in Kitty Hawk - and I worked in Duck (apprenticing in an Artisan Ocean Jewelry Store). Aside from having a little beach time, seeing the tallest Lighthouse (Cape Hatteras) - there was horseback riding on the beach, 4-wheeling in a jeep to see the Wild Mustangs of Currituck...we had time to sit by the pool, go mini-golfing, shop, and simply "be"
Here's a few snippets...
So how did I come up with the Color Challenge themes???
Well - my inspiration was our vacation home initially...
and then all the delights we saw while window shopping :)
The house was very spacious and decorated in a relaxing, carefree style
that simply inspired you to kick back and relax...
It was while I was admiring the fabric shag rugs that I thought...
wouldn't it be fun to have a Color Challenge
based on all the things that are inspiring me during this trip!
I took LOTS of pictures...
and then came up with the above 5 colorful palettes!
SO...
I set up the Challenge in our "Events" section on our Facebook page...
and am giving a big THANK YOU to all those that simply invited themselves and shared their creative creations!
YES - we will be doing another Color/Theme Challenge...
as well as, a few other ones too!
VIEW all Creations in our Facebook Photo Album...
(WE HAD OVER 40 ENTRIES)
or type the below link in your browser...
And if you're not a FAN of our page yet - we invite you to LIKE our page!
Lots of fun creations inspired by our Color & Theme Palettes...
I had SO many favorites - it would have been impossible for me to pick "picks"
And since it was a low-key event for all mediums and technique levels, and designed for FUN as an exercise in inspiration...
I thought it appropriate to have FUN Judges ~ my Husband and Daughter!
They are NOT intimidating in any way...but are very familiar with all art and craft medium, jewelry & colors!
So without further delay...
here are the JUDGES "pick" in...
COLOR - THEME - and OVERALL
(who they felt fit both theme & color)...
#1 - THE WISE ONES
COLOR - Shannon
THEME - Melissa
OVERALL - Cathy
#2 - SUNSHINE AND SEA
COLOR - Jan
THEME - Julianne
OVERALL - Marlene
#3 -CONFETTI FLOWERS
COLOR (Red/Gold) - Allison
COLOR (Multi from Rug) - Cathy
THEME - Helen
OVERALL - ShaLayne
#4 - WATERSCAPE
COLOR - Tonya
THEME - Cathy
OVERALL - Allison
#5 - FOR THE BIRDS
COLOR - Kathleen
THEME - Georgette
OVERALL - Despina
Our other very unique and creative entries...
AWARDS & GIFTS!
For our Color and Theme Picks...
Choice of JLynnJewels ART Tiles
1" Square or Round
and matching Mini ART Tile (square or circle)
For our Overall Color/Theme Picks...
Choice of JLynnJewels ART Tiles
2" Matchstick
Pair of Mini Art Tiles (square, circle, heart or triangle)
and a surprise "Vintaj" Brass sample pack!
Note: Judges "Picks" that have been recognized in more than one category
(Color, Theme and/or Overall) can choose any combination of ART Tiles valued up to ~$25
**ALL of our participants received a special promotional Dollar gift
to use in our Etsy store and a promotional coupon code for a future order**
