the 2010 handmade olympics!

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(sew) FASTER.

(paint) HIGHER.

(metalsmith) STRONGER!

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.ladies + gentlemen!

welcome to the 2010 handmade olympics: where the handmade

world comes together to celebrate making things!

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think alpine sewing.

downhill woodworking.

pairs cooking on ice!

and all of the other amazing things folks in the handmade world

do + make + create every day!

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oh what a wonderful handmade world we live in!

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now's your chance to show the world your own creative creations, or send some handmaking love out to other nicies who inspire you in the handmaking + handpicked world!

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by entering the various events, it's a wonderful way to show the

world your beautiful creations, have some amazing judges

check out your great shops,

AND, if that's not enough fun, there are over

$2000.00 USD worth of AMAZING handmade + vintage prizes!

woowee!

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visit rikrak for more details!

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woohoo, nicies!

let's the GAMES begin!

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500 Felt Objects~ Call for Entries

Wool Pincushion, Orange Rust and Stripes by loneweever

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Lark Books Call for Entries

500 Felt Objects

.Juror: Susan Brown for Lark Books

Entry deadline: February 13, 2010

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Lark Books seeks images from artists/designers across the globe for publication in a juried collection showcasing felt objects. Categories in the book will include Garments, Jewelry, Furniture, Bags, Art Pieces, Headwear, Functional Items/Home Décor, Floor and Wall Coverings, and more. Felt must be the focus of all work, but other materials are allowed. While Lark usually features hand-made work, for this book, innovative designs in industrial felt are acceptable.Go to Lark Books to download more information and an entry form.

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Image © loneweever

http://www.loneweever.etsy.com/

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