So last month Katie from Sew Woodsy sent me a link for Creating with the Stars from East Coast Creative and suggested I enter. I read the gist: "CWTS is the ultimate creative DIY competition that pairs 12 contestants with 12 of blogland's biggest stars to duke it out over 4 weeks. Only one team will make it to the end to claim the Grand Prize." You can win gift cards from cool places like Homegoods and Home Depot and Martha Stewart and work with some really successful and creative bloggers. Sounds cool enough. And who wouldn't like a Homegoods gift card? After a couple days of procrastinating (and doubting I had a project that was good enough), I entered my DIY Herringbone Metallic Artwork... and then realized I was entry number 223. Haha... I don't have a shot in the world at making this. I'm small peanuts and these people are professionals. Occasionally I'd venture back and see all of the stunning projects that were submitted. The total grew to 361 entries.
Fast forward to this morning. March 1st. Sitting at a light in front of my building for work (the longest light in the universe) I checked my facebook on my phone. Saw that the winners were announced and scrolled through their pictures ... not expecting to recognize anyone... when all of a sudden my face was staring back at me.
Holy mother of crafting! Never in a million billion years did I ever think I would ever be chosen for Creating with the Stars. I've entered creative/craft/blog contests before, and was never chosen or even mentioned for that matter. The disappointment was expected. I think my heart jumped out of my chest and I may have screamed a little. (This is why I could never win the lotto... I think I might go into cardiac arrest at the news... though I'm willing to risk it). I am so nervous excited! I'm paired with another Sarah from Thrifty Decor Chick. Such a cool blog and right up my ally. I have no idea what to expect except that I am going to be really busy for the next few weeks. I can't wait to get my craft on. I think I'm going to celebrate with a Starbucks and something covered in chocolate. Things like this really never happen to me.... officially still freaking out.
Thanks Katie!... For the comment and for making me enter! I feel like sew woodsy is while they snooze's godfather. Always there to guide... And kick some butt when needed. Ha!
Heartiest congratulations, Sarah! Katie had recently told me about you because we're planning a sewing date (when hopefully I can meet you - - hooray for central Florida bloggers!), so I can recently scoured your amazing blog. Then, when I saw your face pop up, I thought, "I know her!" So cool. I wish you all the luck with this competition. I'm sure I'd be having a heart attack if I were in your shoes. Good idea to resort to chocolate or something sweet. ;-)
Hi Lauren! Yes, Katie told me about the sewing date. I will be there! These last two weeks have been crazy... like eating cereal for dinner, no baths for the kids crazy. I haven't been on top of my comments as a result. So anyway, Yeay Central FL bloggers and I look forward to meeting you!
Thanks Nancy! I really liked your sandbox! My kids would love that. And I liked that it could be hidden away. Did you know I did chevron curtains following your tutorial? I linked you... thought maybe you would get some traffic from me (not that I get a ton or anything). Anyway, just wanted to say thanks... I really like them :)
love, love, love your tire table! want one! congrats on making it to round 2. can't wait to see what's next. love the metallic herringbone that got you into this too. :)
Thanks Kim! I had no idea what to expect from the other contestants. They are going to make this hard... plus cranking out a project a week is not easy! Glad you liked it. The tutorial will be on East Coast Creative on Friday.
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CONGRATS! I'm so glad you entered! I knew you would make it--you are so dang creative.
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie!... For the comment and for making me enter! I feel like sew woodsy is while they snooze's godfather. Always there to guide... And kick some butt when needed. Ha!
DeleteWOW! That's great, Sarah! Congratulations and good luck. Can't wait to see what happens next!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie!
DeleteCongrats Sarah! I'm excited to work with you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! We rocked round 1... let's hope round 2 goes as well!
DeleteHeartiest congratulations, Sarah! Katie had recently told me about you because we're planning a sewing date (when hopefully I can meet you - - hooray for central Florida bloggers!), so I can recently scoured your amazing blog. Then, when I saw your face pop up, I thought, "I know her!" So cool. I wish you all the luck with this competition. I'm sure I'd be having a heart attack if I were in your shoes. Good idea to resort to chocolate or something sweet. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Lauren! Yes, Katie told me about the sewing date. I will be there! These last two weeks have been crazy... like eating cereal for dinner, no baths for the kids crazy. I haven't been on top of my comments as a result. So anyway, Yeay Central FL bloggers and I look forward to meeting you!
DeleteHello Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI don't know which project is yours, but best of luck!!! They were all awesome!
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Thanks Nancy! I really liked your sandbox! My kids would love that. And I liked that it could be hidden away. Did you know I did chevron curtains following your tutorial? I linked you... thought maybe you would get some traffic from me (not that I get a ton or anything). Anyway, just wanted to say thanks... I really like them :)
Deletelove, love, love your tire table! want one! congrats on making it to round 2. can't wait to see what's next. love the metallic herringbone that got you into this too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! I had no idea what to expect from the other contestants. They are going to make this hard... plus cranking out a project a week is not easy! Glad you liked it. The tutorial will be on East Coast Creative on Friday.
DeleteYour metallic painting is brilliant! Congrats on the contest too!
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