As I mentioned last week, I was lucky enough to make it into the top 20 of the Gallery Idol contest being run by Paper Crafts Magazine. Gallery Idol is much like American Idol, in that the public votes. Each round, five cardmakers will be eliminated.
You can see all of the entries here.
To vote, you have to register for the site. It's free and quick. You do have to provide your e-mail address, but you can check a box to make sure you don't receive e-mail.
Take a look at the gallery and vote for your favorite. And…if mine happens to be your favorite…well, that would be okay with me! 😉
Here's the card I submitted:
Paint, Glimmer Mist, Pen, Water Soluble Crayons, hand cut stencils (watch for a tutorial on that coming soon), and some magazine image masks! The photo is a little bit dark, which is too bad because presentation always makes a difference. In real life, the card is quite glitzy with all the Glimmer Mist glowing.
When you look at the gallery of cards, you'll see that it looks a bit out of place. All the other cards have a very polished, scrapbook-y look. Ah well.
I went through a couple of reject cards, but I thought I'd show them here:
This white on white card is kind of spectacular in person. Plus, I made every single one of those flowers from scratch. Just white cardstock that I sculpted into petals to create the flowers. Cool, right?
And this one is very fun! You can't really see it from the photo, but I popped up the couple with foam adhesive, so they're off the card a bit. This card is super simple. Basically, I drew the couple, painted them, and then cut them out.
So, what do you think? Did I submit the right card? It was a really hard decision, but I finally decided that the first card was more "me" than any of the others. But looking them over right now, I'm having second thoughts. Sigh. It was a torturous decision.
Wow – all 3 cards look like they took tons of time to make. Very creative, you.
Wow – all 3 cards look like they took tons of time to make. Very creative, you.
Wow – all 3 cards look like they took tons of time to make. Very creative, you.
Wow – all 3 cards look like they took tons of time to make. Very creative, you.
I think you submitted the card that best represents you! Good luck!
I think you submitted the card that best represents you! Good luck!
I think you submitted the card that best represents you! Good luck!
I think you submitted the card that best represents you! Good luck!
I have to agree with cate…the first card highlights your style. I also think the all white card is gorgeous!
I have to agree with cate…the first card highlights your style. I also think the all white card is gorgeous!
I have to agree with cate…the first card highlights your style. I also think the all white card is gorgeous!
I have to agree with cate…the first card highlights your style. I also think the all white card is gorgeous!
i think the one you submitted is definitely you. i also love blue and orange together. the white one is so original! good luck!
i think the one you submitted is definitely you. i also love blue and orange together. the white one is so original! good luck!
i think the one you submitted is definitely you. i also love blue and orange together. the white one is so original! good luck!
i think the one you submitted is definitely you. i also love blue and orange together. the white one is so original! good luck!
the card you submitted does seem to represent your style – and what draws me to its design and sentiment is what draws me to your website – your sense of design and the ability to put your own personality into your work….it absolutely does not look scrapbook-y — that is what I prefer. My second favorite is your white flowerey one with the lovely handmade petals.
the card you submitted does seem to represent your style – and what draws me to its design and sentiment is what draws me to your website – your sense of design and the ability to put your own personality into your work….it absolutely does not look scrapbook-y — that is what I prefer. My second favorite is your white flowerey one with the lovely handmade petals.
the card you submitted does seem to represent your style – and what draws me to its design and sentiment is what draws me to your website – your sense of design and the ability to put your own personality into your work….it absolutely does not look scrapbook-y — that is what I prefer. My second favorite is your white flowerey one with the lovely handmade petals.
the card you submitted does seem to represent your style – and what draws me to its design and sentiment is what draws me to your website – your sense of design and the ability to put your own personality into your work….it absolutely does not look scrapbook-y — that is what I prefer. My second favorite is your white flowerey one with the lovely handmade petals.
I think you definitely submitted the right card – it’s gorgeous and so very you!
I think you definitely submitted the right card – it’s gorgeous and so very you!
I think you definitely submitted the right card – it’s gorgeous and so very you!
I think you definitely submitted the right card – it’s gorgeous and so very you!
Love your cards! I voted for ya! Good luck!!
Love your cards! I voted for ya! Good luck!!
Love your cards! I voted for ya! Good luck!!
Love your cards! I voted for ya! Good luck!!
Those cards are fabulous!
Those cards are fabulous!
Those cards are fabulous!
Those cards are fabulous!
I went through a bazillion cards too! Hehe, but in the end I figured it was best to submit what was “me”. Not to mention, I LOVED your card – so original and refreshing. I did love seeing the other cards you created too – that white one is fab! And I cna’t believe you draw so well! I always say “I can’t draw so I stamp!”
I went through a bazillion cards too! Hehe, but in the end I figured it was best to submit what was “me”. Not to mention, I LOVED your card – so original and refreshing. I did love seeing the other cards you created too – that white one is fab! And I cna’t believe you draw so well! I always say “I can’t draw so I stamp!”
I went through a bazillion cards too! Hehe, but in the end I figured it was best to submit what was “me”. Not to mention, I LOVED your card – so original and refreshing. I did love seeing the other cards you created too – that white one is fab! And I cna’t believe you draw so well! I always say “I can’t draw so I stamp!”
I went through a bazillion cards too! Hehe, but in the end I figured it was best to submit what was “me”. Not to mention, I LOVED your card – so original and refreshing. I did love seeing the other cards you created too – that white one is fab! And I cna’t believe you draw so well! I always say “I can’t draw so I stamp!”