Saturday, March 2, 2013

The First Annual ItsyBitsy Craft Awards 2012-2013

It's the month of March and award season is in play. The Oscars just finished, the Golden Globes and Emmys as well. In keeping with this tradition we at ItsyBitsy are all set to start a brand new tradition of our own. So without further delay, I am thrilled to announce the First Annual ItsyBitsy Craft Awards to celebrate craft for the year 2012-2013!! 




We have loads of categories, oodles of prizes and the best part is that your peers will be involved in the winners list. Here are the guidelines:
  • All participants can enter not more than ONE project in each category, as long as they comply with the requirements of that category.
  • We want to recognize the very best projects of the year. You must select your very best work of the year gone by (1.3.2012 till 31.3.2013) and enter it into the contest. This is one occasion when backlinking is permitted
  • You may also create a new project for each category but bear in mind that you can only enter one so the one that you enter must be your very best creation.


  • You will have until March 25th 2013 to submit your entries. 


  • Under each category will be a LINK tool. Click on the link button and you can submit your entry there. 


  • If you don't have a blog or online gallery, you may send your entry via email to  itsybitsycraftcontests@gmail.com. Please mention the category for which you are entering your project. We will then add it to the gallery on this page.


  • From March 25th to March 31st 2013, we will open the gallery to voting. During this time you can invite your visitors, friends and fellow crafters to vote for their favorite project in each category. 


  • On March 31st, the five entries with the most votes will be selected as the nominees for each category and reviewed by our panel of judges to select a single winner for each category.


  • Winners will be announced in the first week of April 2013
  • All winners will receive a voucher from ItsyBitsy for Rs 1000 and a winners badge.


  • The nominees in each category who missed out on the winning spot will receive a 'Nominee badge' and a gift voucher from ItsyBitsy for Rs. 250.


  • Entries are welcome from all over the world however in case you are selected as a winner and receive the Rs. 1000 voucher, shipping will only be made to Indian postal addresses as from a legal perspective, it is extremely complicated for us to ship internationally.

CATEGORIES:


Card Making Project of the Year 


Layout of the Year (if you're entering an album or scrapbook, choose one particular layout for your entry).

Box or 3D Project of the Year (includes explosion boxes, gift boxes and related projects. Cannot include cards or scrapbooks as detailed above)

Jewelry Making Project of the year (Must include beads of some sort - quilled jewelry not permitted)

Kids Craft Project of the Year (Must be a project made by/ for a child using general craft items)

Given that we are recognizing 5 different projects and crafters this month, there will be no regular challenge. We are setting aside this time to celebrate, remember and appreciate the very best projects of the past 12 months.

So what are you waiting for? Share your very best creation and let's celebrate the best projects of the year!

65 comments:

  1. wow ,so interesting challenges ..love being part of it.

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    1. Great Megha - looking forward to your entries!

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  2. Wow !! Its such an cool idea..Its really a eye feast to see all the best creations together.

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  3. Awesome!! Very inspiring..Itsy Bitsy is really going strong day by day !!

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    1. Wow... thank you very much for your kind words... really appreciate the support!

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  4. yeah nice idea..thanks for the chance

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  5. For the Kids Craft Project of the Year can the project be a colouring project?

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    1. Yes sure... it can very well be. Though keep in mind that the category is of projects made BY or FOR a child.

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  6. wow sunhera...who can ask for more... brilliant contest :)

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    1. Hey Shivani - thanks a lot - hope to see some entries from you.

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    1. Glad you think so Anusha. Hope you are entering and all the best!

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  8. Great contest.Scared to send anything.:-).So many talented folks out there.Should be a treat to watch.

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  9. waoh!!!!!!! thats a gr8 idea :) time to make my come back !!

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  10. Wow..loved the idea very much..its sounding like Movie awards...so interesting...!! Entered my entries....!! Thanks for the chance...!!

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  11. Unique and lovely concept of Craft Awards..may the best entry in every category wins !!

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  12. Wow! Choosing one entry is the toughest part :)

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  13. wow...an year of celebrating d best of every one....will defintly be a feast for eyes ...
    i had a question...can i submit photo frame layout in ur layout category..or is it neccesary do be card/scrapebook

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    1. Hi Photo frame needs to come in the 3d project category. Thanks

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  14. great concept sunehra. every crafter would love to participate. thanks for the opportunity and disappointing is about quilled jewellery :(
    Adhiraacreations
    Healthy Indian recipes

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    1. Hi Shylaa you can enter quilled jewelry in the 3D project category. For Jewelry making we're sticking to beadwork. Thanks and all the best!

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  15. excellent concept !!!!entered my entry ,thanks for the opportunity

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  16. New to blogging and I must say I am so enjoying it..
    Lovely platform to showcase our work,,Thanx !!

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  17. Would love to enter a card, and a 3D project :)

    Thank you for a wonderful challenge.

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  18. Hi Sunehra, am new to blogging, I think the altered bottle would be part of 3-D projects, Hope u all like it. another thing, why am I getting a cross next to any comments or the link above, what am I doing wrong? pl advice :)
    http://kalasirjana.blogspot.in

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    1. Suman don't worry about it, it will only appear for you so that you can delete it if you want. Thanks and all the best!

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  19. Hi Sunehra,

    I'm trying to submit my entry for the challenge, but am unable to see the submit links and other entries that used to appear before. Could you help me out ? :)

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    1. Really? I can see them. Try refreshing and give it a shot.

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    2. Hey Sunehra, I've been trying from all possible browsers - but I'm still unable to see the link. Is it visible for others? Sorry to bother you about this, I'm really excited about the challenge :)

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    3. I have no idea why you can't. Suggest you leave your link here on the comment box and I will add your submission. MEntion the category and link together. Thanks and all the best

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    4. Thanks so much :) Please find my link : https://www.etsy.com/listing/125286168/mydiyboutique-anthropologie-stella-dot?

      For category Jewelry Making :)

      Thanks a lot!

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  20. This contest was an eye opener for me..In my mind I used to consider myself a card maker but going through my blog posts I was surprised to find how much I had deviated from card making to other 3 D projects and recycling stuff!! I really struggled to find a decent card for this contest.Should really appreciate the mind behind the concept of the contest!!

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  21. submitted my entries for the contest,hope these qualifies. I am very poor in understanding the rules ,had lots of confusion about 3D,finally submitted.
    lovely entries by all,chance to meet so many talented crafters and their works.nice to share projects at one place.
    www.snapkavi.blogspot.com
    kavitha vadhri

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  22. This is the second time I am entering in a crafters contest ever. Love to see all the beautiful entries and hats off to the organizers for arranging this. It is a pleasure to see the work of so many talented crafters under one virtual roof! Visit my blog at http://thrilling-quilling.blogspot.com/

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  23. +All the enteries in the crafters contest are beautiful. your idea of creating a tea-pot set in quilling craft is very innovative and the result is very-very beautiful.HATS OFF to the artist for such a beautiful creation of art of quilling.

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  24. BUT PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO VOTE , AS I ASKED MY FRIENDS TO VOTE THEY ARE UNABLE TO VOTE ,AS THAT vote IS NOT CLICKING .My hubby also tried but failed ...not understanding please help.only jwellery section has yellow star with vote and we can vote there ...other section VOTE button not clicking.

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    1. Megha, above your entry will be a star. When your friend wants to vote they must click on the star. When it is clicked, the star disappears and the number of votes appears. When this happens it means that the vote has been recorded. Each user can only vote ONCE for each category. So after they vote, the star disappears preventing them from voting again and instead you will see the number of votes received for each entry. The vote button IS working because a lot of entries have received votes. Hope this helps!

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  25. please tell me HOW TO VOTE, vote button is not clicking

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    1. Preeti above your entry will be a star. When your friend wants to vote they must click on the star. When it is clicked, the star disappears and the number of votes appears. When this happens it means that the vote has been recorded. Each user can only vote ONCE for each category. So after they vote, the star disappears preventing them from voting again and instead you will see the number of votes received for each entry. The vote button IS working because a lot of entries have received votes. Hope this helps!

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    2. but the star is not appearing

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  26. i am facing the same problem,,my hubby could not vote for me

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    1. Nehal above your entry will be a star. When your friend wants to vote they must click on the star. When it is clicked, the star disappears and the number of votes appears. When this happens it means that the vote has been recorded. Each user can only vote ONCE for each category. So after they vote, the star disappears preventing them from voting again and instead you will see the number of votes received for each entry. The vote button IS working because a lot of entries have received votes. Hope this helps!

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    1. Anita above your entry will be a star. When your friend wants to vote they must click on the star. When it is clicked, the star disappears and the number of votes appears. When this happens it means that the vote has been recorded. Each user can only vote ONCE for each category. So after they vote, the star disappears preventing them from voting again and instead you will see the number of votes received for each entry. The vote button IS working because a lot of entries have received votes. Hope this helps!

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  28. Wao...! All entries r wonderful! Had a difficult time voting... fhhhewwwwwww.. finally voted in every category.. All the best to everyone.. Let's see who all are the winners..

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  29. Dear Sunehra,
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my pendant entry in the jewellery category. Loved your scrapbook creation to collect baby hand and foot print at Crafting Till The Crack of Dawn.
    Hugs, Nupur,
    Thrilling Quilling

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  30. Hi Sunehra...

    I am unable to see how many votes has been casted for my entry and when i clik star once, the page got refreshed,but number of votes doesnt appear or my has been counted or not. ..Please do reply...

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    1. Hi Sathya

      Please refresh your page and check now.

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  31. Hi

    My friends and family have tried to vote here repeatedly but they are not able to vote.

    Please fix this bug online/ give an alternative advice.

    Thanks
    Ananda.

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    1. Hi Ananda

      Please refresh your page and check now.

      Thanks
      Sunehra

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  32. Hello everybody,

    I don't know if its me or everbody.I simple cannot see the number of votes for my entry nor anybody else's .It is quiet intermittent.

    Thanks
    Gayatri

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  34. Loved to vote...so many gorgeous enteries..!! :) But I wish you would keep the option of selecting atleast one nominee to yourself too..i loved a few projects..esp the carriage by Indira Tanwar. .but I guess they are not getting as many votes as they deserve..anyways...a wonderful contest...

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  35. for vote.... star is not showing.

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  36. i don't have many friends .. new to blog land !!
    hope to win next time
    thanks for the opportunity !!!

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  37. My vote is for the beautiful heart 3d shaped box #4 by Dr Sonia.

    Thank you,
    Petrina Case Studio

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    1. I am so honored Petrina. Overwhelmed in fact that such a talented paper artist and famous paper engineer such as yourself took time out to vote for me.Actually feel as if my heart will burst..thank you so much Petrina!!!

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  38. i love to accept this craft.keep a good work which help you in futuree and also thanks for sharing.buy online

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  39. Actually the blog admin doing great work like posting information about india and indians.prod to be an inadian.thanks for posting all information about india.keep on posting about india.be always indian.

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