Runway Inspired Challenge: 2013

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

ric#50 - Matthew Williamson

Good morning, folks! I'd like to sincerely thank everyone who had applied to be a part of the Runway Inspired Team. It was an extremely difficult decision, and one that took quite a bit of time. As much as I wish we could expand the team to 20 or 30, in reality we only had three spots available.

We have notified the lovely ladies who will be joining us in 2014, but encourage those of you who did not get invited to the team to continue to join us for our challenges! We love seeing your inspiring work, as does everyone else who checks out the gallery. We will reveal the new members on January 7th- I'm sure you will love them!

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:

Vithya
Gayatri
Riti Poddar
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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a stamp set from Neat and Tangled is:

Karolyn Loncon!

Congrats, ladies! Karolyn, please email me (ourchangeofart@gmail.com) to claim your prize!

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the busy holiday season (and the "extra" Tuesday in December), you will be given an extra week to enter. That is our gift to you! hehe :)

I had the pleasure of meeting today's guest a few weeks ago when my husband and I were visiting Canada. It was wonderful to get to know someone in person that I have known for years online! She was just as sweet and awesome as you would imagine :) She has a knack for design and photography/staging, and I'm sure you will adore what she has created!

Elena Roussakis!

I am a 30-something mom of 3, and happily married to my kindergarten sweetheart for the last 10 years. I found stamping when my first daughter was born, and my love affair has grown since then. I love creating cards, and using my crafty stash to throw a pretty party. You can see more of me over on my blog: justmeprints.blogspot.com

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Matthew Williamson Spring 2014

source: style.com

Guest Designer - Elena Roussakis

Virginia Lu - Yes, Virginia..

Jennifer Rzasa - Our Change of Art

Pamela Ho - miao

Aga - Just Made From Paper

Tasnim Ahmed - Cards&Bookmarks

Joni Andaya - Papell with Love

The design team will select 3 runner-ups (the Fabulous Fashionistas) and one winner (the Queen of Couture) after the challenge closes. They will be posted here on the blog at the start of the next challenge, as well as on our Winners Page. The Queen of Couture will receive an awesome prize!

A $25 Gift Card to Ellen Hutson!

~You must create a new project for each challenge

~Please include a link back to the Runway Inspired Challenge in your post

~When uploading your project, make sure to link to your entry post, not your entire blog

~When submitting to our challenge, you may combine with only 3 other challenges

~You may enter as many times as you wish!

~If it is not obvious how you were inspired by the runway outfit, please explain it in your post. We don't want to overlook anything!

Your projects for this challenge are due by Friday, January 3rd at 11:59pm ET

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

ric#49 - Céline

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Don't forget- we are currently having a Design Team Call, and you can check out all of the details HERE. The applications that have come in so far have been incredible! Thank you!

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:
Lorena
Kathy D
Olessya K

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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a $25 gift card from Ellen Hutson is:

Cris G!

Congrats, ladies! Cris, please email me (ourchangeofart@gmail.com) to claim your prize!

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This week, the DT used some fun stamps from our amazing sponsor, Neat and Tangled!

source: style.com

Virginia Lu- Yes, Virginia...
(using Across the Card)

Jennifer Rzasa - Our Change of Art
(using Simple Christmas)

Pamela Ho - miao

(using Merry and Bright)

Aga - Just Made From Paper
(using Just For You)

Joni Andaya - Papell with Love

(using Santa's Tags)

Tasnim Ahmed - Cards & Bookmarks

(using Ink Splash)

A stamp set of your choice from Neat and Tangled!

...and here's a little message from the owner, Danielle:

For as long as I can remember I've been dreaming and doodling; experimenting with handwriting and design. A few years ago I fell into the world of paper crafting, and quickly became addicted. Now these two loves have come together to form Neat and Tangled Stamps.

Neat and Tangled is a small company based on the East Coast in Northern Delaware. The focus is on producing the best quality photopolymer clear stamps. Not only are they the best quality, but they are also produced right here in the USA! They have a cute, hand drawn, heartwarming feel and the various sets can be used together to create endless possibilities! I love seeing what you create so be sure to join our Flickr and Facebook pages, as well as follow our blog. You never know when there might be a giveaway :)

~You must create a new project for each challenge

~Please include a link back to the Runway Inspired Challenge in your post

~When uploading your project, make sure to link to your entry post, not your entire blog

~When submitting to our challenge, you may combine with only 3 other challenges

~You may enter as many times as you wish!

~If it is not obvious how you were inspired by the runway outfit, please explain it in your post. We don't want to overlook anything!

Your projects for this challenge are due by Friday, December 13th at 11:59pm ET.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Runway DT Call!

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The Runway Inspired Challenge is looking to add some new members to the Design Team! As you know, Wida is retiring from our little team, and Nina has decided to step down as well (we will miss you girls!!). That leaves 2 spots open, and who knows...if we have trouble narrowing it down, we might add one more! :)

Here's some info to help you see if you would be a good fit for our team:

The term is for one year, starting with the first challenge in January.
There are 2 challenges per month, occurring on the first and third Tuesdays. You will be required to create one paper-crafted project (card, layout, altered item, etc) based on the inspiration image for each challenge.
Since this challenge focuses on the most current runway fashions, you will typically only receive the inspiration image one month in advance. This keeps each challenge as fresh as possible.
Occasionally sponsors send product for us to work with...a very fun perk! You must be willing to use sponsored products in your projects
You will need to have an active blog, and be able to take clear photos of your projects. If you need help with that, feel free to ask!

To apply please email me - ourchangeofart@gmail.com - with the following information (subject line: RIC DT):

Name
Blog url
Country you live in
A brief bio, including your experience and current design teams, if applicable. If you have a crafting resume, you can add that/link to it as well. Don't worry if you have not been on a DT before - previous experience is not necessary!
2-4 examples of your best work. We'd love to see what you can do!

We are an easy-going, yet professional and hard-working team :)

Applications are due Tuesday, December 10th (2 weeks from today) at midnight EST. At that point the design team and I will review them. The selected designers will be notified by the end of that week, and their first challenge with the team will be Tuesday, January 7th.

Good Luck!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

ric#48 - Antonio Marras

Hello there, and welcome back to the Runway! Before we announce the winners, I just wanted to let you know that our beloved Wida is stepping down from the design team. Wida, you have been a supporter of the Runway Inspired Challenge from the very beginning- I think you entered pretty much every challenge, and your enthusiasm continued when we invited you to be a part of the team. I want to thank you so much for being on the DT, and we are going to miss you!

Please make a special trip over to Wida's blog (you should anyway, because her cards are always awesome), and leave her some extra love! Plus, be on the lookout for an announcement next Tuesday :)

Our Fabulous Fashionistas are:
Chupa
Alice Wertz
Kim Hamilton

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And the Queen of Couture, winner of a $15 gift card to Simon Says Stamp is:

Natasha Kara!