May Challenge Winners

And the winners of the May Challenge are:

Public Vote

1st place 

Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld

2nd place 

Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose

3rd place TIE

Colorful Mosaic Tile Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations

Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints

Peacock Crazy Quilt Mosaic Switchplate by Marie of YoungCreative

Members Vote

1st place:

Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld

 

2nd place 

Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose

3rd place

Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints

Drawing Winners:

Judy Massey, Karen Leeman, Ashley Hetler

They get to pick a prize from one of our lovely participating shop owners.
http://polymerclayartists.blogspot.com/2013/04/may-challenge-sponsors.html
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted and supports our challenges each month. 147 votes were cast this month.

A sampling of comments left by voters:

-This was a fun challenge for me since I love doing mosaics. It was great to see the wide range of different projects and how our members interpreted the challenge.

-Nice job as always... so hard to choose a favorite

-Gorgeous entries, it was hard to choose favourites!

-There should have been eleven winners this month!! Every entry is so beautiful.

-Beth's peacock platter is amazing. The amount of work and talent that went into it is astounding.

nice work everyone

-That tray is absolutely stupendous. Love it. The patchwork is so incredibly appealing. Well done everyone

-Beautiful entries! So much color and texture and we're spoiled for choice!

-Each piece is prize worthy.

-So many lovely pieces to choose from it was hard to decide. They ALL deserve to be winners.

-Love all the entries! Hard to pick just 3 out of 10, let alone 1st, 2nd, 3rd!

-My personal interpretation of mosaics and a love of peacocks influenced my 1st place selection but all the works of art entered this month are all beautiful.

-WOW This one is really hard to pick just three that are the best. I think they are all the best. Good work to all of you.

-Hard to chose only 3!

-Wow! Everything looks amazing!

-It was very difficult to chose this time. So many outstanding pieces. Good luck to everyone.

-I just have to say that these are all great entries! Beautiful work!

-Wow, ladies you have done it again. Nice work all. Beth the tray was fabulous, with bright colors and neat design. Phoenix: really nice work, and Arlene Your mosaics are always spectacular...didn't know where to look first. Lots of good work, I enjoyed each piece

-That peacock tray is incredible! The amount of time and effort is just WOW!

Nice work on all entries! It was difficult to pick a favorite. I love colorful so I picked #5 for my vote. 

- Beautiful creations once again!!! Choosing is never easy! BTW where does one see who the winners are for voting.

--Wow...so hard to decide as there is so much talent! All of them were amazing!

-This was so very difficult for me. All of them were beautiful and well-done, but the Peacock tray and the two mosaic tile hangings were simply marvelous!

-The best theme yet, my top three are really all joint first place .

-All of these are artful but some just 'stood out' . I look for finishing techniques...can't help it. First thing I do with a piece of jewelry is pick it up and look at the back. #10 drew my first place vote immediately.

-Wow!! I'm going to have to give this a try. I love all of them!!

-Very nice ladies. I didn't get a chance to make an entry, but you have all inspired me to try.

all are wonderful and eye catching, but these three spoke to me in the order I have them listed above.

great works!

-Most beautiful assortment of artworks this month. Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!

-Aside from the entries I voted for, all the other pieces are impressive and worthy of consideration.

-Such rich colors this time!

-Congratulations to everyone for their ideas and inspirations to us who are trying to be as good as these artists are!

 

May Challenge--Mosaics

For this month's challenge our artists had fun interpreting the theme "Mosaics" They could be traditional grouted designs, ungrouted pieces, or our even faux mosaics. Entries had to follow the theme and contain 50% polymer clay. Take a look at the unique creations!

Vote and Win!
Three lucky winners will be selected in a drawing of all non-member voters and will be able to choose a prize offered by our member shops sponsoring this month's challenge. See the list of participating sponsors and prizes. 
 

And the entries are:
1. Friendship Mosaic by Marcia of marcympc
This is a small mosaic plaque in blues and ivory with embellishments. It was created using a mosaic technique - various pieces were created separately, then combined to make a statement. The base is a textured dark blue clay with pearlized accents. A light blue square with textured ivory circle and an ivory face enlarge on the theme of "Friendship" with that word accented in gold at the bottom.

2. Mosaic Pendant by Lisa of HiGirls
I had fun creating this piece with many textures, colors and metallic finishes. Finished with plum and copper metallic handmade bicone beads.

3. Green Pearl Mosaic Brooch No. 124 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet
For the "Mosaic" PCAGOE Monthly Challenge, I created a multi-layered base, applied a Skinner blend of pearl green to beige and carved a deep design. Then I backfilled with black polymer "grout" and sanded and buffed the edges. 2 5/8" x 1 3/4" x 5/16" thick.

4. Peacock Crazy Quilt Mosaic Switchplate by Marie of YoungCreative
Look closely and you'll see a hint of peacock hiding in this switch plate. Each piece is cut from custom color blends of polymer pieced together into a "crazy quilt" with a more geometric tile mosaic in the center.

5. Colorful Mosaic Tile Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations
My entry into this month's Mosaic Challenge was fun and challenging. I first made the box. Next I made a whole bunch of tiles in every color. The challenging part was puzzling them on and then figuring out what to do for grout. All in all it was pretty fun to make.

6. Green Mod Bracelet by Freda of FredaK
Polymer clay bracelet in a mod design on brass

7. Fan Barrette by Jill of Jkollmann
Created for the "Mosaic" challenge, I did an interpretation that avoids straight edges. This is a barrette, 3 inches across and 2.5 inches tall. Instead of "grout" I used resin.

8. Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints
The message in this mosaic spoke to me because it touches on three of my favorite things to do - paint, sing, dance! The various elements and colors in this mosaic just go together with the message to make me smile. Each tile is handmade and then carefully pieced together in this 9" x 6" wooden frame. The frame was also made by me in my wood workshop.

9. Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose
This is my first mosaic and I have been obsessed with it for a month. I had the most fun doing it! It is my entry for the PCAGOE Challenge this month.

10. Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld
Polymer clay tiles created using various techniques. The brilliant blue tiles were created with mica shift, the lime green back feathers were simply a skinner blend of greens, and the darker green tail feathers were a take on Lynda Moseley's controlled blending technique. For these green tail feathers, I did a controlled blend of teal and emerald greens with one contrast of rust red, then I took the blended sheet and cut it into strips which I assembled Bargello style before I cut all of the individual tiles. The background was a blend of clays and mica powders to create a look similar to Travertine marble. The hundreds (possibly more) pieces were all hand cut and individually glued in place, then a grout was smoothed over the entire piece. The piece was sanded and buffed and coated with a protective finish. For a closer detail photo, please check out my flickr photostream at: www.flickr.com/photos/createmyworlddesigns

11. Here Comes the Sun! by Line of PlaySculptLive
Mosaics is the theme for May's PCAGOE Challenge. A garden plate with a beautiful sun can maybe coax spring into staying.

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Choose your top 3 favorites. The same entry may not be counted more than once. Voting is open to the public the 1-7 of each month. Read the expanded rules here.

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Please select your 1st choice: (2nd & 3rd choice must be different from your 1st.)	1. Friendship Mosaic by Marcia of marcympc 2. Mosaic Pendant by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Green Pearl Mosaic Brooch No. 124 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Peacock Crazy Quilt Mosaic Switchplate by Marie of YoungCreative 5. Colorful Mosaic Tile Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 6. Green Mod Bracelet by Freda of FredaK 7. Fan Barrette by Jill of Jkollmann 8. Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose 10. Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld 11. Here Comes the Sun! by Line of PlaySculptLive
Please select your 2nd choice: (2nd choice must be different from your 1st and 3rd.)	1. Friendship Mosaic by Marcia of marcympc 2. Mosaic Pendant by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Green Pearl Mosaic Brooch No. 124 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Peacock Crazy Quilt Mosaic Switchplate by Marie of YoungCreative 5. Colorful Mosaic Tile Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 6. Green Mod Bracelet by Freda of FredaK 7. Fan Barrette by Jill of Jkollmann 8. Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose 10. Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld 11. Here Comes the Sun! by Line of PlaySculptLive
Please select your 3rd choice: (3rd choice must be different from your 1st and 2nd.)	1. Friendship Mosaic by Marcia of marcympc 2. Mosaic Pendant by Lisa of HiGirls 3. Green Pearl Mosaic Brooch No. 124 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Peacock Crazy Quilt Mosaic Switchplate by Marie of YoungCreative 5. Colorful Mosaic Tile Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 6. Green Mod Bracelet by Freda of FredaK 7. Fan Barrette by Jill of Jkollmann 8. Life is Art Mosaic by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Eightfold Path by Suzen of PhoenixRose 10. Peacock Mosaic Serving Tray by Beth of CreateMyWorld 11. Here Comes the Sun! by Line of PlaySculptLive
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May Challenge Sponsors

Sponsors for the May PCAGOE Challenge

Sampling of what you could select with a gift certificate from one of these stores if you win. Can't wait:  start shopping now 

Vote and you could win.
Stop back May 1-7, cast your vote for your favorites in our "Mosaic" challenge, and you will be entered to win a prize from the sponsor list below. Three lucky voters will win.

Our May Challenge Sponsors:

Beautified Essentials
Gift Certificate for any item(s) worth up to $20 in my shop (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days following date of announced winner.
www.etsy.com/shop/BeautifiedEssentials

Clay Images
Any existing item up to $20, no made to order items. Use within 30 days.
www.etsy.com/shop/ClayImages

marcymPC
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance; use within 60 days from date winners are announced
www.marcympc.etsy.com

KellyPlaysClay
$20 gift certificate to be used within 60 days. No cash refund of unused amount. www.KellyPlaysClay.etsy.com

PolymerClayCreations
$20 gift certificate to be used within 60 days
www.polymerclaycreations.etsy.com/

CreateMyWorld
any item(s) worth up to $20 in my shop (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days www.createmyworld.etsy.com/

11BOLDstreet
$25 gift certificate towards total purchase amount, good for 60 days
www.11boldstreet.etsy.com/

HiGirls
Gift certificate up to $20 to be used within 60 days of date of announced winner.
www.etsy.com/shop/higirls

Young Creative
$20 gift certificate toward anything in my shop (no cash refund on balance) valid for 60 days www.youngcreative.etsy.com/

NKdesigns
$20 Gift Certificate
www.nkdesigns.etsy.com/

JKollmann
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance; good any time
www.jkollmann.etsy.com/

PlaySculptLive
Gift certificate of $20 to be used within 60 days of date of announced winner www.playsculptlive.etsy.com/

Peggers
$20 gift certificate (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days
www.peggers.etsy.com/
 
AshPaints
$20 on anything in my shop, must be used within 60 days, no cash remuneration.
www.ashpaints.etsy.com/

ArrowdaleArtStudio
$20 gift certificate, up to 60 days unless by private arrangement with me
www.arrowdaleartstudio.etsy.com/

BeckySueCreations
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance.
www.etsy.com/shop/beckysuecreations

NormasClay
Any item(s) worth up to $20 in my shop (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days www.etsy.com/shop/normasclay

A Mother's Love Treasury

 A Mother's Love Treasury
It is a wonderful thing. Here are a few suggestions to show her how much.
by Line Labrecque from playsculptlive

April Challenge Winners

And the winners of the April Challenge are:

Public Vote

1st place 

Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations

2nd place 

Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass  by Linda of Claymation3d

3rd place TIE

Faux Ivory with Copper Bird Transfer Necklace No. 155 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet

Welcome to Spring Pen Cup by Arlene of Ashpaints

Members Vote

1st place:

Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass  by Linda of Claymation3d

 

2nd place 

Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations

3rd place

Shaped Focal by Jill of Jkollmann

Drawing Winners:

Melinda Fletcher, Linda Young,  Jill Sarina

They get to pick a prize from one of our lovely participating shop owners. http://polymerclayartists.blogspot.com/2013/03/sponsors-for-april-pcagoe-challenge.html

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted and supports our challenges each month. 105 votes were cast this month.

A sampling of comments left by voters:

Fantastic work by everyone!, this is my first time here & loving every minute! I shall be visiting more often knowing that you exist! Good Luck to all Entries! My vote has been placed :)

 

The Peeps are so cute, and made me laugh, very nice. Have to say that Linda from Claymation 3d really stepped up to the challenge this month. Nice work!

 

very hard to choose my favorites :)

 

Hard to choose too much talent!!!

 

Found out about this in Jackie Sieben’s Facebook. (The Pleasant Pheasant on Etsy also.)

 

Lovely pieces. So hard to choose. Found out about it from Marie Young's Young Creative PC FB page.

 

All were very nice but wow the three I liked best looked like they were made of something other than polymer, which is Amazing!

 

great work

 

Linda how very cute is that ladybug and the lovely flowers, wish I had thought of it. Susan great piece, love the copper clay. Arlene, what a cool idea you can never have too many pen cups. Everyone did a marvelous job as usual, and you all deserve credit for what you made. Wonderful, yet again!

 

HiGirls Designs is the FB account I heard of this through.

 

Vi no Facebook sobre o concurso-Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy. Adorei todas as peças.

I want to try to make your pen cup Arlene and learn the leaf gradient. The photo transfers are too intimidating for me right now, and I can't even begin to be able to make the sculptures- very impressive ladies.

 

I received word of this from Jackie Sieben's Facebook page.

 

What talent! It was a difficult task to make voting decisions. I found this contest posted on Polymer Clay Creations' Facebook page. I started following her because of her gorgeous polymer clay crochet hooks.

 

My first pick of #12 Mother nature, personifies the subject. Beautifully done. #2 I love the thought of the lady bug very nice colourings. #9, these eggs are beautiful, and Wow for the eggs being real.

great job everyone

 

all beautiful work.

 

The eggs are really lovely.

 

Beautiful work everyone. Love all the different unique techniques. Was hard to pick .

 

So very hard this month! Everyone has exceptional talent.

 

I was reminded of the challenge by a post at City-o-Clay. I always enjoy seeing the beautiful and imaginative work your members do.

 

Everyone did a great job!

 

Who doesn't love spring?!?!?! :)

 

inspired and inspiring creations!

 

All so lovely.

 

This is a very talented group of artist.

 

Spring is my favorite time of year. Loved all the entries put flowers are my favorites.

 

Really quality entries this month ladies!!

 

I enjoyed the mixed mediums used in the transfer necklace with copper !! I enjoyed the whimsy of the baby ladybug too. As in the past the cane worked flowers are awesome....Great work !! Donelle

 

My daughter has been forwarding it to me, but I have started receiving your newsletter. I love your group and your newsletter.

 

Really great work this month!!!

 

Great work by all!

April Challenge

For this month's challenge our artists had fun interpreting the theme "Four Seasons--Any or All." Entries had to follow the theme and contain 50% polymer clay. Take a look at the unique creations!

Vote and Win!
Three lucky winners will be selected in a drawing of all non-member voters and will be able to choose a prize offered by our member shops sponsoring this month's challenge. See the list of participating sponsors and prizes. 
 

And the entries are:

1. Shaped Focal by Jill of Jkollmann
Spring is the season on everyone's mind about now! I used Helen Breil's "Shapes" approach to forming the piece, and finished it with some techniques I learned from Kathleen Dustin. Sprinkle in a bit of image transfer know-how from Lynda Moseley, and this is how it all came together. Including the bail, it's 3.5 inches tall.

2. Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass  by Linda of Claymation3d
Inspired by my love of summer flower gardens, I created a baby lady bug theme vignette. Baby lady bug is removable from the base. Her "spots" are made of vintage glass rhinestones and glass cabochons. She has beautiful blue glass eyes and I applied doll eyelashes carefully on top and bottom lids. Polymer clay fantasy flowers have seed and/or tube beads pressed into the centers. The polymer base is extruded clay placed piece by piece to make it look like grass. I sculpted the human baby bug face by hand from Prosculpt "baby" clay.

3. Faux Ivory with Copper Bird Transfer Necklace No. 155 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet
For the April PCAGOE Challenge, I'm hoping that this "tear-away" transfer from an original photo will help to urge our spring along a bit faster. Faux ivory polymer (TH recipe) and snakeskin. Torch-fired ArtCopper clay wrapped around copper tubing, copper wire coils and custom forged closure..

4. Sunshine Pendant by Lorraine of WiredOrchid
This is my entry in the Polymer Clay Artists Group of Etsy's April Challenge: The Four Seasons. This pendant says ''Summer'' to me! Mottled coral and soft yellow polymer clay; abstract sun stamp; whitewashed with acrylic paint.

5. Four Seasons Light Switch Cover by Lisa of HiGirls
Many techniques are represented in this small clay "painting" for the home. Much of the clay is inlayed, some textures, some cane work, and mokume gane and Skinner blend.

6. Black Cat Witch and Ghost Kitten by Marie of YoungCreative
Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love working on Halloween creations. This cute little vignette is comprised of two polymer clay sculptures, both build on armatures. I use a combination of regular and translucent clay colored with alcohol inks.  

7. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Peeps by Line of PlaySculptLive
For the PCAGOE Season's Challenge, I say it's the season for Peeps! Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Peeps. They are everywhere at Easter and now I can keep mine all year long.

8. Welcome to Spring Pen Cup by Arlene of Ashpaints 
I love Spring and I'm inspired by the new growth and beautiful bright colors of spring flowers. This pencil cup sports fresh new greenery and bright yellow and hot pink flowers. What better way to add a touch of spring to your desk!

9. Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations
I have been told by people that my work reminds them of a summer garden. That is what I try to convey in my artwork. I love bright, bold, beautiful flowers of every kind.
I have covered here real eggs. The small one is a quail egg and the larger one a chicken egg.

10. New Spring Leaves by Kelly of KellyPlaysClay
I love spring when the buds on the trees begin to show. This was my mother's favorite sight and it has now become mine. It is a new beginning. These leaves were made using Lynda Moseley's Controlled Marbling Tutorial.

11. Everlasting Bouquet of Flowers: Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jill of Nature's Presents
Each shaker is a unique piece of "counter-top art". This is a set of glass shakers covered with polymer clay using the millifiori (thousand flowers) technique. This is not painted at all, the flowers are meticulously hand crafted and designed by me through blending solid blocks of polymer clay into these beautiful mixes of color.

12. Mother Nature Bottle Art Doll by Beth of CreatemyWorld
Mother nature depicts all 4 seasons. In her right elevated hand she holds a seed which has sprouted and winds up her arm. Her body is covered with summer vines and foliage and her left arm has vines which have turned to fall colors, with 2 fallen leaves dangling from her left lowered hand. Her base is a tree trunk with winter's bare branches. She is a bottle, and her head is the lid which unscrews completely off her body.

Vote Here

Choose your top 3 favorites. The same entry may not be counted more than once. Voting is open to the public the 1-7 of each month. Read the expanded rules here.

Full Name (required for voter prize notification):
Email Address (Required for voter prize notification):
For current Dues-Paying PCAGOE Members: What is Your Etsy Shop Name?
Please select your 1st choice: (2nd & 3rd choice must be different from your 1st.)	1. Shaped Focal by Jill of Jkollmann 2. Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass by Linda of Claymation3d 3. Faux Ivory with Copper Bird Transfer Necklace No. 155 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Sunshine Pendant by Lorraine of WiredOrchid 5. Four Seasons Light Switch Cover by Lisa of HiGirls 6. Black Cat Witch and Ghost Kitten by Marie of YoungCreative 7. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Peeps by Line of PlaySculptLive 8. Welcome to Spring Pen Cup by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 10. New Spring Leaves by Kelly of KellyPlaysClay 11. Everlasting Bouquet of Flowers: Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jill of Nature'sPresents 12. Mother Nature Bottle Art Doll by Beth of CreatemyWorld
Please select your 2nd choice: (2nd choice must be different from your 1st and 3rd.)	1. Shaped Focal by Jill of Jkollmann 2. Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass by Linda of Claymation3d 3. Faux Ivory with Copper Bird Transfer Necklace No. 155 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Sunshine Pendant by Lorraine of WiredOrchid 5. Four Seasons Light Switch Cover by Lisa of HiGirls 6. Black Cat Witch and Ghost Kitten by Marie of YoungCreative 7. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Peeps by Line of PlaySculptLive 8. Welcome to Spring Pen Cup by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 10. New Spring Leaves by Kelly of KellyPlaysClay 11. Everlasting Bouquet of Flowers: Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jill of Nature'sPresents 12. Mother Nature Bottle Art Doll by Beth of CreatemyWorld
Please select your 3rd choice: (3rd choice must be different from your 1st and 2nd.)	1. Shaped Focal by Jill of Jkollmann 2. Summer Flowers and Baby Bug on Grass by Linda of Claymation3d 3. Faux Ivory with Copper Bird Transfer Necklace No. 155 by Susan of 11BOLDstreet 4. Sunshine Pendant by Lorraine of WiredOrchid 5. Four Seasons Light Switch Cover by Lisa of HiGirls 6. Black Cat Witch and Ghost Kitten by Marie of YoungCreative 7. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Peeps by Line of PlaySculptLive 8. Welcome to Spring Pen Cup by Arlene of Ashpaints 9. Summer Garden Covered Eggs by Angela of PolymerClayCreations 10. New Spring Leaves by Kelly of KellyPlaysClay 11. Everlasting Bouquet of Flowers: Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jill of Nature'sPresents 12. Mother Nature Bottle Art Doll by Beth of CreatemyWorld
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Sponsors for the April PCAGOE Challenge

Stop back April 1-7, cast your vote for your favorites in our "Four Seasons" challenge, and you will be entered to win a prize from the sponsor list below. Three lucky voters will win.

Our April Challenge Sponsors:

MarciaPalmer
$20 gift certificate towards any item good for 60 days marciapalmer.etsy.com/

PolymerClayCreations
$20 gift certificate to be used within 60 days  polymerclaycreations.etsy.com/ 

Young Creative
$20 gift certificate toward anything in my shop (no cash refund on balance) valid for 60 days youngcreative.etsy.com/  

Small Ideas
Free map pins: cookies and crackers  etsy.com/listing/85883111/map-pins-cookies-and-crackers

 

Elemental Dragons
Custom made dragon (value of 24.99) etsy.com/shop/ElementalDragons

PlaySculptLive

Gift certificate of $20 to be used within 60 days of date of announced winner playsculptlive.etsy.com/    

AshPaints
$20 on anything in my shop, must be used within 60 days, no cash remuneration. ashpaints.etsy.com/

CreateMyWorld
any item(s) worth up to $20 in my shop (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days www.createmyworld.etsy.com/

KellyPlaysClay

$20 gift certificate to be used within 60 days.  No cash refund of unused amount. KellyPlaysClay.etsy.com

JKollmann
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance; good any time jkollmann.etsy.com/

 marcymPC
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance marcympc.etsy.com

Peggers
$20 gift certificate (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days peggers.etsy.com/

NKdesigns
$20 Gift Certificate nkdesigns.etsy.com/

AdornmentsByEstelle
$20 dollar gift certificate to be used within 60 days  adornmentsbyestelle.etsy.com/ 

HiGirls
Gift certificate up to $20 to be used within 60 days of date of announced winner.
www.etsy.com/shop/higirls

ElPasoClayNation
Any item up to $20.  www.etsy.com/shop/elpasoclaynation

NormasClay
Any item(s) worth up to $20 in my shop (no cash refund on balance); valid for 60 days www.etsy.com/shop/normasclay

ArrowdaleArtStudio
$20 gift certificate, up to 60 days unless by private arrangement with me arrowdaleartstudio.etsy.com/

BeckySueCreations
Any one item of your choice up to $20 value; no cash balance. etsy.com/shop/beckysuecreations

11BOLDstreet
$25 gift certificate towards total purchase amount, good for 60 days 11boldstreet.etsy.com/

 

March Winners

And the winners of the March Challenge are:

Public Vote

1st place 

Sunfire Windchime by Molly of MollysDreams

2nd place 

Star Light Star Bright  by Beth of CreatemyWorld

3rd place 

Abstract Celestial and Lapis Pendant by Susan of 11BOLDstreet

Members Vote

1st place: TIE

Moon Struck with Stars by Beckie of AuroraClayWorks

 Abstract Celestial and Lapis Pendant by Susan of 11BOLDstreet

Celestial Sun and Moon Decorative Eggs by Marie of YoungCreative

2nd place 

Star Light Star Bright  by Beth of CreatemyWorld

3rd place: TIE

Celestial Sun, Moon and Stars Trinket Box by Angela of PolymerClayCreations

Big Dipper Pendant by Jill of Jkollmann

Drawing Winners:
Diana Schmidt, Nancy Thornton, Amanda Jacobs
They get to pick a prize from one of our lovely participating shop owners. http://polymerclayartists.blogspot.com/2013/02/march-sponsors.html

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted and supports our challenges each month. 210 votes were cast this month.

A sampling of comments left by voters: 

- All the jewelry is all beautiful and I love all of people's art.

- Love this month's challenge - it was really tough to pick just 3 favorites!

-Such fantastic imaginations and creative juices flowing! 

-Very difficult choices to make! Beautiful entries and already I want to change my vote. :)

- So many different perspectives of this month's theme. Very creative ladies... and AWESOME to see so many submissions, looks like your group/contest is growing in popularity AND TALENT... CONGRATS to you ALL for a job well done!

-The colors blue and yellow are coming back in almost every piece but they are so different. I love the great work from this month! It's a great theme to work out in clay.