Felt Smack Down 2010 *Challenge Alert*

Ok - I don't know if "felt" and "smack down" even belong in the same sentence except I thought it was catchy ! I apologize to all the peaceful little Waldorf dolls out there. It is time for my first challenge and I think it's going to be fun! Make sure you read all the way down to spot my *Guest Judge* .

The premise of the challenge is to make something based on the Felt Wee Folk book by Salley Mavor . In order to be a part of the challenge we will have some rules you'll need to follow:

1. You must make an item based on a project from Felt Wee Folk. It can be anything from a fairy, to a wall hanging, to a pillow or wallet.

2. There*MUST* be felt involved ! 

3. It *MUST* be *WEE* - no larger then 10 x 10 - preferably smaller.

4. You must reference the item in the book that inspired you. You need not copy an exact item - but thats ok if you do. Creativity is encouraged !( ie you can make a "mug cozy" instead of a wallet, etc.)

5. You may make more then 1 project or your project may be a grouping ( i.e. wallet and checkbook cover/ group of fairies ) 

6. Contest will begin on my January 8, 2010 post . I request that you post your firm intent to enter on that day. You may also leave a link to your blog or website. If you post the contest on your blog I will reciprocate with a group post of sites that are participating .

7. There will be a prize ! Since I am running the *Smack Down* I will participate but be ineligible for prize winning. Prize to be announced ....I am thinking a new batch of crafting supplies and perhaps a STUFFED  magazine ???...I have to decide.

8. Contest ends midnight January 30, 2010.

9. Judging will take place the first week of February and I will announce a winner.

10. At the end of the challenge please submit ( via email) to me a photo of your project for judging.

11. I will post all entries on my blog and announce the winner !

12. I have no idea how many people this will appeal to but feel as thought I should limit this to a managable number......... I will see first how many people might be interested.

13. If you are interested please leave me a post here as a preliminary count.

14. As a really fun surprise *SALLEY MAVOR* herself will be the GUEST JUDGE !

If you do not have access to this book but are interested please let me know if I can help. It is available on Amazon and other online sellers and in Micheals. If you are one of my local readers you can come peek at my copy ! : )

*Whilst I was having a blond moment Linda Lanise from Craftgossip.com suggested taking a peek at Salley Mavors  website Wee Folk Studio  for inspiration if you don't have the book -. Great idea !!! Thank you !

Comments

[Amber]

This sounds like fun. Typically, I can't cut the felt straight but I'm willing to give this a try. I'm glad to have a few days to decide on my design. I will tell my friends.

[Patty]

Amber - I have NEVER worked with felt in my life ! So I am a bit afraid . If You want to jump in the pool I'm going with you ! It will be fun and I'm working on some crafty prizes so you'll have nothing to loose ! You don't have to announce your project until the end so you can change your mind too ! : )
Ooooh what about "Felted Mira" ??? LOL

[Annette]

Yes, yes, yes, I'm in!! This will be so much fun! Thanks Patty for doing this!

[Patty]

YEAH ANNETTE!!! This will be fun !

[Jenny Bon]

I adore making the little dolls from your fabulous book and have made almost all of them. I would love to participate.

Jenny

[alison]

I would like to enter, and am wondering if we must make something new between January 8th and January 30th, or if I could enter something I had already made that was inspired by the Wee Felt book?

[Loralynn]

Sounds like fun! I love that book!

[alison]

Whoops, hit the post button and meant to hit preview. I just wanted to know, would be fun either way. Actually, I just love crafting things, and one of my intentions for 2010 is to include more handcraft in my everyday life

[Patty]

Welcome Aboard Alison And Jenny ! I am thrilled to have you !
Jenny just so you know you can find Salley Mavor at - www.weefolk.wordpress.com - she (and her work ) is lovely !
Make sure to come back and post your entry and your site on friday the 8th .
Have a Great Day Ladies : )

[Patty]

Welcome Loralyn !!! I am soooo excited to see what everyone is going to post ! Thanks so much for joining us : )

[Laurie Sharp]

I would love to be in the contest! Felt Wee Folk is one of my most favorite books!

[Patty]

Welcome Laurie ! I am glad to have you : )

[Lemon Tree Tami]

This sounds very interesting. I'd love to do it.

[mkpdesigns]

I's like to give it a try since I'm making fairies for my grandkids. This will encourage me to finish them by the end of January. *|:~)

[Patty]

Lemon Tree Tami and Mkpdesigns I am just putting out some fresh coffee and Danish - Welcome to the party : )

[Linda Lanese]

I posted your fun contest! http://felting.craftgossip.com/2010/01/05/felt-smack-down-2010-challenge-alert/

[Patty]

Oh YEAH - CraftGossip rocks !!!
- Thank you so much Linda , have a danish ! : )

[Missy Hopkins]

Ok I'm in....Sounds like fun!!

[Patty]

Yeah Missy !!! Ok now,it's officially a party ! : )

[Mary Ellen]

I hope there is a space for me! It is one of my all-time favorite craft books!!!

[Creativeinstincts.wordpress.com]

I think this is a lovely idea. Please count me in. The link to the website works great for me as I do not own the book.
smiles
Leena

[Patty]

Yes ! Mary Ellen and Creative Insticts it's nice to have you !

[Patty]

Creative - I am so glad someone menioned that - I feel like such a dingbat for not thinking of it myself !

[Aimee]

Love this book, and the idea of a contest! I'd like to join if there's room!

[Patty]

Welcome Aimee ! There is still room : ) Nice to have you .