Well, I need all of your votes. Each one, as often as you can (since you can vote every 12 hours in the Design Wars Challenge). BUT if you’ve already voted, and completed your steps to enter for the Red Heart gift pack, I realize that you are out of incentive. So let me give you a little incentive of my own, it’s time for some electioneering the good ol’ American way!
Look at the options on the Rafflecopter form below and enter to win the Happy Everything Motif Pattern (offering 5 free patterns) or maybe you’ll win a Love Handle (offering 2). Oh yes!!! It’s true. I will buy your votes. I’m not above bribery and I know most of you will not be able to resist the idea of free patterns and free hooks.
(So what is all of this about? Please visit the DW3 Newsletter to see the full selection of pictures from the designers.)
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It’s been 1.5 years of hardcore Madness for this family, for this Momma. Making my blog public and sharing with you my love of handmade and homemade everything has turned into so much more! I’m back into clay work, finally selling on Etsy, planning my melon trellis, writing my ode to Nutella, COMPETING in crochet design battles and planning a crafters’ retreat for Spring 2014. A few short, busy months has brought about more changes than I can reasonably keep up with but I’m loving the challenge. Thank you folks for supporting me along the way.
TODAY is the day I’ve been waiting for. It’s been weeks now since I found out that I’d been accepted to compete in the Design Wars Challenge and TODAY the final product pics were released and voting has started! Eeeeeeeeeep!!! My design is called the Happy Everything Motif, and I would love your votes but I really want you to vote your conscience and vote for YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN.
Red Heart yarns is sponsoring this amazing event as well!!! No joke! Red Heart!! Not only have they provided the lovely yarn for us (more about that later) but they are providing a gift basket to one of the Voters as well! (Details can be found here.)
Throughout the competition, I’ve been able to interact with the other designers (some were friends already, some are handmade heroes of mine and some are new to me) and let me tell you something, THESE LADIES ARE AMAZING! I’m going to be taking some time here on the blog to do a post about them, and highlight their individual styles and passions. Though this is a battle of sorts, as we pit our design skill against one another, we are also caught up in mutual respect for each others skills and styles. I love this group of talented Ladies and cannot wait to share more about each one of them with you.
In the meantime, make sure you head over to the Design Wars blog to see what they have each designed and to cast your vote~ YOU CAN VOTE EVERY TWELVE HOURS FOR TWO WEEKS, so be sure to make a note to return as often as you can to let your voice be heard.
Below is a pic of my sneak peek photo (mistake and all) . . . before you head over there to see the finished design feel free to leave a comment below with what you think the finished item is.
When the Design Wars Challenge is officially done and the votes have been tallied, I’ll be making the pattern available on Craftsy, Etsy and Ravelry. Can’t wait to show you more pics of the projects I’m making with it.
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Are you familiar with Design Wars? It’s a wonderful crochet design challenge hosted by Baca Creations and now sponsored by Red Heart Yarns. I’ve been following this event since it started two rounds ago and one of my crochet world buddies won the DW2 challenge last time! Congratulations Jonna (Frayed Knot)!
So I’m writing this post to tell you about this awesome, incredible and inspiring event and also to announce that for some reason THEY ARE LETTING ME COMPETE IN THIS ROUND!!!! Whoohoo!!!!!
I received all of my gorgeous yarn from Red Heart and now I’m in the design phase. What an exciting venture this is going to be!
I can’t divulge too much just yet but I can say that starting tomorrow (4-24) there are going to be giveaways EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR 40 DAYS and SUPER DISCOUNTS IN EACH NEWSLETTER but you have to sign up for it in order to get the discount codes.
Thank you for coming along on this ride enjoy the DW3 challenge!!
I’ll be offering free patterns and Love Handles throughout the 40 days of freebies so be sure to follow the DW Facebook page to keep up with how to enter for each day’s goodies. Good luck!
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The only think I like better than getting “mad” money to play with is giving Mad Money to play with. Many of you know that I’ve started on a new adventure of working with other handmade businesses to promote and learn from each other. In this giant online world, the saying “safety in numbers” could easily be changed to “success in numbers.”And we’ve banded together to create a wonderful handmade giveaway! We are offering $175 in Etsy gift cards (keeping with the theme of supporting ‘the Handmade Revolution’).
I’m convinced that if we spent more time collaborating, then the millions of cottage industries around this country, and even the world, would be be able to make a dent in our own family economies. All us little guys sticking it out together are bound to be able to stand up and shout over the noise of the mundane, the massed produced, the monotonous. VIVA LA HANDMADE REVOLUCION! I may not be Pancho Via, but I’m ready to overthrow the status quo.
Are you ready to join the Handmade Revolution? Buy Indie, Give Handmade! The amazing Merchants are counting on Folks like YOU to visit, to share and to shop BUT TODAY, THEY ARE GIVING SOMETHING AWAY!
Please follow this link, and enter to WIN $175 IN MAD MONEY! Good luck, may the Force be with you, may the Spirit of the Revolution free your soul!
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It’s just the beginning. I’ve jumped head first and eyes wide open into my familiar old world of polymer clay. I shared with you some samples of the first few hooks (LOVE Handles) and my production line has exploded since then, thank YOU for your support.
There’s a lot more going on too. All quite suddenly, I’m so busy with Mad Mad me that I cannot keep up. How does this happen? It started exactly on January 1st, and has only gotten busier in a wonderful and exciting way. Wanna know what’s in the works?
I’ve started a professional network of handmade businesses and have about 60 amazing shops involved that truly represent the most talented Ladies I’ve had the pleasure to know. The group is called Mad Mad Makers, and my socks are being knocked off daily!
I have an active Etsy shop, finally!! My dream of helping Momma owned and handmade businesses is coming true. I’ve made some local contacts and I’m feeling brave enough to plan a yarn-centric meetup with some online friends (very brave indeed for me). And I’m going to be reaching out to a couple of local businesses to work on building a local Mad Mad me community and to start planning a Mad Crafters retreat for Spring of 2014!!! On top of these exciting events, we’ve got a logo revamp by the amazing Mad Queen Mother (thanks Mom) and even graphics for my network group! So much, so fast, and it’s so exciting. Thank you Lord in Heaven for your rich and unexpected blessings!
You are so appreciated folks, I can never express my gratitude fully for your support and encouragement. So ‘muuaaahhhh!!’ a big smacker for you.
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Oh, and I am not sure what all I would use the Happy Everything Motif for. There are so many possibilities…….
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I would make a balanket, or scarf! or maybe a purse!
Voted! Love the Happy Everything Motif!!!
I think I would make potholders from this motif and maybe an afghan.
My fingers are crossed for your pattern. All of you designers did an awsome job with your projects but yours is one of my favourites
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Since I have never made a bunting for Christmas, I think that should be the first thing I make with your awesome Happy Everything Motif!
Hope you win DW3 and I win the bribing contest.
love your Happy Everything Pattern
These are just awesome motifs. I think they could make up into a beautiful afghan or even a cover for my favorite pillow! =)
I keep voting for you! I love your entry!
I would make a blanket with the Happy Everything Motif! It is so beautiful!
This would make a beautiful blanket or pillow!!
This is so pretty! The endless color combinations! I would love to make this into a cute baby blanket, but you could also make a seasonal table runner for spring, summer, winter, and fall or for different holidays! The ideas are running mad! Great pattern and I hope you win. I’ve been voting
Hi, voted for your gorgeous pattern, good luck!
I would love to make a springtime shawl with this motif, but I love the bunting too!
I’d make a beautiful blanket for my daughter! Your color choices are always so stunning, I want to make everything you do!
I would make the Happy Everything Motif!!!
hmmm… not sure yet. maybe design a small blanket around it for one of my girls!! so pretty.
A blanket would be a must with this pattern, and then most likely a purse.
I’m leaning toward making a cover for my stand mixer and/or sewing machine out of this motif.
Good Luck!!!
I love your motif! I’d use it in just about anything
Blankets, scarves, bags….endless possibilities!
voted !!! love your work
I voted
i would probably make a welcome home bunting
A Happy baby afghan for a treasured baby shower gift.
I love how colorful your design is… and I am seeing this worked up in a some great table setting placemat gizmo thingies! They would go great with my bright yellow dishes.
I would make an afghan with the happy everything motif.
I would make a pillow!
I’m not sure yet…just LOVE your colors and what you’ve done…maybe a table runner or some sort of artwork to frame!
I would make a birthday banner!
What a neat idea!!!
I have to have this pattern! I definitely want to make a blanket for my step daughters baby on the way, a doily or runner for the table and I’m sure I’ll have more ideas by the time I get it! Thank u, thank u, thank u!
I would make drink coasters lots and lots or maybe even a bag with them
it’s my pleasure to vote for you… i already have been!! <3
I would make a decorative placemat!
I would love to decorate my girls’ room in the new house with the Happy Everything Motif bunting. It’s a lovely project , thank yoy!
I would make baby afghans for both the expecting mommies in my life & a cover for our new bed
I hope you WIN!!!!!
I would make a scarf, or use them as the top part of fingerless gloves, or make sew the sides together into a circle & attach them to the sleeves of a jacket/long sleeve shirt as cuffs.
I think a dresser scarf would be an awesome item with these motifs!!!
I think this would work into a amazing skirt overlay
Not entirely sure what I would make. Pillow maybe? Good luck!
Good luck to ya I sure hope you win. I voted.
You are in 4th place right now. Hopefully, you’ll move up to first after my vote.
I’m renovating my main floor to create a suite for my mother-in-law who’s health has been deteriorating. The biggest challenge I have is the lack of light and colour (can’t afford to put windows in where they aren’t).
I’d use this colourful motif to bring some brightness and colour to her suite by putting it together with a couple of other lovely decorative mandalas to create a wall curtain for her entry hall (the darkest part of the place). Perhaps coordinated with some strategically placed mirrors.
Gosh darn forgot to add what I would make first with the pattern..I would make the bunting for sure then an afghan.I love your colors.
Very pretty
I am just learning to crochet, but I can think of many things this would be great for 
I think a blanket/afghan would be the top of my list though. My grandma makes an afghan for each baby that is born and then they receive the afghan on their wedding day. I would love to keep the traditon going!
I would make a blanket or a purse. Very fun pattern!
I would make a baby blanket for my niece that will be here any day now
I would make a bunting and matching afghan for my daughter’s bedroom!
I would make a blanket and/or a valance for a window, or a garland type thing for a shelf!! It’s a beautiful motif!!
I voted!
I would make a bag, for sure….I am in love with this motif!
I would love to make a birthday garland, pillow, bag, at the back of my jacket.
In the Netherlands we have a lot of bikes so I would like to try this pattern on the basket of my bike
Maybe the pattern will fit on the pants of my daughter at the back or on her knee.
Thinking of al these ideas I am excited to start with it. So I will hope that I win the pattern and you the challange!
a garland also! to use on our covered outdoor deck
Voted! Happy Everything Motif! I would make a blanket, wall decorations for a party or maybe even a handbag.
Can’t wait for this pattern to be available… I think I want to make a bunting for my craft room, a shawl or a shrug out of it and maybe a happy throw to brighten up my futon… just looking at it makes me happy!
This is a beautiful square
I would definitely make an afghan and probably a matching pillow… Sooooo many ideas 
Good luck!
I’ve been voting daily, even without bribery! I am absolutely in love with your design!
These look versatile…could make an afghan or a blanket! I might enlarge the pattern and make placemats!
Good luck!
Love love love it!
A purse would be cool to make with this, or a pillow!
I’d make a poncho or a lap blanket!
I would make a little banner, or a blanket, a market bag, a pillow…or maybe even a little vest/cardi for my daughter!!
I would definitely make a shawl, and a garland for my outdoor covered patio area!
Love this square design, just gorgeous!
I would make a blanket for my mum for her birthday in October
I love your patterns and all your work!!!
I can’t decide! I would make a garland to decorate my daughters’ room or make a pillow or I think it would make a really cute top… ahhh decisions!
a blanket would look really nice XD
I voted…GOOD LUCK!!!
would love to win
Hi! Lovin’ this! voted!
Love everything that you do!
LOVE THEM and MAD MAD ME!!! Your awesome
I see some pretty apron pockets in a tighter stitch maybe!
If I were to win, I would make a blanket for a friend of mine who is going through many medical procedures and needs some extra happiness in her life
I think it would look fabulous in a blanket, cushion cover, or even used at a kind of bunting perhaps! It’s just gorgeous.
I love this pattern and want to make a lap quilt for my dad….he loves bright colors.
Love Mad Mad Me and the items!
Love your site and everything you make…..I come here often to look around at your beautiful work. You have such a God given talent:)
Love this. I would make a blanket or maybe a table runner.
Love this motif!
I love this pattern!!! The colors are wonderful!!! I want to make the bunting and maybe a blanket… It just makes me happy to see it!!!!
If I could figure out how to actually crochet your design, I think I would make a July 4th banner first. I also think hot pads would be cute.
I love all your designs! You use the most beautiful colors!
Use for a baby’s roon
The sweetest baby blanket!
I would make my grand daughter another blanket.
I would make a blanket with it!! So pretty!!
The motif is so pretty. Would love to win the pattetn
Love this motif!!! Want to make a chair cover!!!
I LOVE HAPPY!!! And Charissa, of course.
I think I would try to use it in a bag maybe…
I would defenitely make a Purse, Jacket, and Blanket!
It is just beautiful!
I would like to say I’d make a beautiful blanket, but I like to see results faster so I never seem to finish blankets! So, I think this would make a gorgeous purse/tote!
Beautiful motif!!!
I love it as a bunting. I have just the place to put it!
I love it as bunting!! Thinking it would make a beautiful overlay for a simple black (or other color) dress, too.
Blanket, purse, throw . . . so many amazing possibilities!