SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CREATE: LET THE VOTING BEGIN!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

I know this contest timing is a little off.  We experienced some MAJOR technical difficulties!!  Don't you just love technology....it's a lifesaver when it works....but when it doesn't it's enough to make you scream!!!

However, I think we're up and running.  My apologies to all that may have tried sending their entries and don't see them here...something went a little wonky with the email address and I fear several entries were considered "spam" and were immediately deleted.  This came to my attention from someone that did call us here at the store to check whether or not her entry made it.  Had Tricia not called I never would have known.

There were over 20 people that were registered for the contest.  If you're one of them, please just resend your entry to the same email address:  SoYouThinkYouCanCreate@aol.com and we'll register you automatically for the next series for an equal opportunity to win!

Anyway, let's move on to the good stuff!!  We did get a few entries since things cleared up and in all fairness I want to post them and continue on.  So here's the deal:

Below are the entries with a brief description of what each person created and what products they used.  

Voting is easy.

1. You MUST be a follower, so if you're not please become one, let me know that you did.  
2. Once you've become a follower of our blog then leave a comment on your favorite entry.
3. Only comments from followers will be counted, so you just know I'll be checking!!
4. We will accept votes through 12/26/2011 and will announce the winner on 12/27/2011
5. Remember to vote for the ONE entry that you feel BEST defines "re-purposing".  At Robyn Story Designs we LOVE seeing something old find a new life!

 That's it.   Simple.  Your vote helps someone win a $250 American Express Gift Card to be used anywhere -- even here at Robyn Story Designs.

And don't forget comments will NOT be published until voting ends.  I want the winner to be surprised!!

HERE ARE YOUR ENTRIES

Entry One:  

 

In the beginning there was an old rusted mattress boxspring.  Tricia knew this was someone's trash that she could turn into a treasure.  She read about our contest and her imagination flew...look at what she created!

You can go to her blog for complete details and even more pics of her creation!  

A close up of the 'branches' decked out in all their glory!

A few of the handmade, repurposed wrapped presents

Entry two:

This was a mantel that Pattie found at a yard sale and placed on top of her table in the kitchen.  There are SO many pictures and much better explanation of products used on her blog - be sure to read all about it before you vote!

If you check out Pattie's blog you can see her entire entry with more pics and a much better description of her project.  She did use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on the mantel clock and set the whole vignette in her kitchen.

Entry three:

Cynthia found inspiration from something she'd read online for these simple but fun Christmas trees.  All of her trees are made of burlap or cardboard, embellished with a little this 'n that and put on found candlesticks! 

She painted the candlesticks in this picture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, color Versailles to create this venue.

Go to Cynthia's blog to read more about her project and her inspiration for these trees.  There's plenty more pics to look at as well. 

Entry four:

This is such a fun entry and I loved reading their story (see below).  Carol doesn't have a blog so I want to be sure that you get her entire inspiration!!

"After 25 years in the remodeling business it's inevitable that some of your tools will start to wear out.  Thus was the case of my trusty wheel barrow. 

As I was carrying this work partner to the alley for bulk pickup I spied some cross country skies someone else had already set out.  Seeing the two items together I was struck with the possibility of a Christmas miracle.  This wheel barrow had been a Christmas present years earlier and I was saddened to send it off.  Your "So You Think You Can Create (Series One) Holiday Contest and Giveaway" brought it all into focus.

With some left over lumber I arched and fastened the suspension to the skies and attached them to the sled.  My wife painted everything and we made a display in the garage with some white tarps, saw horses, left over landscaping fabric and some lights.  Now when we raise the garage door our neighbors can enjoy this delightful display.

Thanks for your inspiration Robyn to think outside the box."

So there you have it.  Four completely different, yet inspired designs!  Please read each entry carefully and select your winner!

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DON'T FORGET....OUR ANNIE SLOAN AMERICAN TOUR AND GIVEAWAY!!
Thanks to all who've entered so far.  It's winding down so be sure to get your comments in.  Winner will be announced New Year's Eve!!  Then it's time to get ready for Annie's Tour.  We'll be sure to keep you posted.  We've had some wonderful friends/customers of the store ALREADY register to meet Miss Annie herself.  Trust me when I tell you she's a HOOT!!  I hope to meet you all there!