We have a winner! (Monthly Challenge #9 - Bloom)

Congratulations to Jenn of Jenn Gee! (she made this for me) for winning Monthly Challenge #9! (For those of you keeping track, that happens to be me. After running the monthly challenge since last summer and submitting one item after the next I've finally been victorious. I couldn't be more thrilled!)

About Jenn Gee (from the shop profile):
"I'm Jenn George Burt (otherwise known as Jenn Gee on Etsy). In 1995 I touched a sewing machine for the first time and I have been hooked ever since. I have dabbled in lots of crafts, but everything seems to come back to me sitting in front of a machine with the pedal to the floor. The idea for the Coffee Corsets™ came to me quite by accident! I'd made a few coffee cuffs, but I was unhappy with the "lump" that was formed at the seam. One day the thought of lacing them up popped into my head and I created one for myself. So many people asked me about my Coffee Corset™ that I decided to go online and sell them at Etsy ... and the rest is history!"

Jenn will receive this beautiful necklace which was generously donated by PoleStar. She will also have the honor of choosing the theme for Monthly Challenge #10! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the next challenge.

We have a winner! (Monthly Challenge #7 - Red Hots)

Congratulations to Tracey of TraceyGurley for winning Monthly Challenge #7! Her original painting was a huge hit with the voters.

About TraceyGurley (from the shop profile):
" I have always enjoyed all types of art. I love to paint flowers and landscapes with bright and beautiful colors. My intent is to create art that makes you happy and feel good when you look at it. There is something magical about painting - the way the color goes on the canvas, the way it feels, the experience to create something, that just feeds my soul."

Tracey will receive a dream garland which was graciously donated by Hope of tripletrouble. She will also have the honor of choosing the theme for Monthly Challenge #8! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the next challenge.

We have a winner! (Monthly Challenge #6 - Northern Light)

Congratulations to Jen of PoleStar for winning Monthly Challenge #6! We had more votes this month than ever before and the Aurora Borealis Necklace was a huge hit with the voters.

About PoleStar (from the shop profile):
"I create jewelry, because it is a fun, instant- gratification, creative outlet. I would wear each piece I make with pride, and I want you to feel that way as well. I order most of my supplies from other Etsians, and my foundation is craftsmanship spun with beauty and charm. I create luxury jewelry and fun vintage inspired pieces with a modern twist. Each piece is hand crafted by me. Pieces that say "hand hammered metal" in the descriptions are hand made by fellow Etsian artisans from whom I order supplies as well as my own creations. I love making little bits of beauty for people to enjoy day to day at a very inexpensive price. I really like to use different textures and a variety of colors. Lately I love contrasting metals, and varying textures."

Jen will receive a fork easel which was graciously donated by Erin of Dinner Time Chimes. She will also have the honor of choosing the theme for Monthly Challenge #7! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the next challenge.

We have a winner! (Monthly Challenge #5 - December Diversions)

Congratulations to Shams & Coverups for winning Monthly Challenge #5! The Wool Felt Winter Clutch was a huge hit with the voters.

Shams & Coverups is an Arts and Crafts design studio based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Fabricating memories from the basic ingredients of textiles, thread, dyes, patterns, and love is what they do. The range of items offered is wonderful and everything is beautifully well-made. Make sure you check them out!

Sham & Coverups will receive one item of their choice from JennGee's shop. They will also have the honor of choosing the theme for Monthly Challenge #6! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the next challenge.

Handmade Halloween Challenge #3 Winner

The winner of our third monthly challenge "Handmade Halloween" is. . .

Boo Ghost Jumper by Blue Cuddly

Congratulations Blue Cuddly!

Blue Cuddly's shop specializes "in custom made clothing for girls and boys". All of the items are 100% cotton "and are made from ready made items or custom sewn pieces. Each item is embellished with any combination of hand embroidery, hand cut appliqué and/or machine decorative stitches".

As the winner of the monthly challenge, Blue Cuddly's items will be featured on the blog throughout the month of November, plus she will get to choose the next challenge theme. Please contact Crafts by Alice or Jenngee with your November challenge theme.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on this fun challenge and to everyone who voted. It was a lot of fun! If you missed out entering an item for this challenge you need not worry, we will be posting info on our November challenge soon.

Monthly Challenge #2 Winner - Allover Art

Wish you could tell someone hello or you are thinking of them? Send them a quick note with these cute card sets from Allover Art our second monthly challenge winner.

Peaceful Puppy Card & Envelope Set

Frisky Kitten Card & Envelope Set

Would you like to have your items showcased? Check our blog and forum for the dates of our next challenge, and you just might see your items here next month!

Monthly Challenge #2 Winner - Allover Art

Want to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping? Why not order a custom oil painting from Allover Art. 

Custom 8 x 10 Pet Portrait

Custom Landscape 8 x 10 Oil Painting

Allover Art specializes in custom landscape and custom pet portraits. If you are interested in commissioning a painting for Christmas, please contact Allover Art as early as possible. 

Allover Art was our Challenge #2 winner and will be featured throughout the month of October. 

Would you like to have your items showcased? Check our blog and forum for the dates of our next challenge, and you just might see your items here next month!

School Colors Challenge #2 Winner

The winner of our second monthly challenge "School Colors" is. . .

Biggest Fan by Allover Art

Congratulations Allover Art!

Allover Art's shop features "original fine art oil paintings on canvas" as well as commissioned custom paintings.

As the winner of the monthly challenge, Allover Art's items will be featured on the blog throughout the month of October, plus she will get to choose the next challenge theme.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on this fun challenge and to everyone who voted. It was a lot of fun! If you missed out entering an item for this challenge you need not worry, our new challenge host Jenngee will be posting info on our October challenge soon.

Monthly Challenge #1 Winner: Orange Cat Art

Celebrate Labor Day with a card from Orange Cat Art, our first monthly challenge winner.

Patriotic Pairing card

American Flag card

Would you like to have your items showcased? Enter this month's challenge and you just might see your items here next month!

Monthly Challenge #1 Winner: Orange Cat Art

Wish you could tell someone hello or you are thinking of them? Send them a quick note with a card from Orange Cat Art, our first monthly challenge winner.

Oscar in Catnip

Pink Azaleas

Would you like to have your items showcased? Enter this month's challenge and you just might see your items here next month!

Monthly Challenge #2 & Rules

Today begins monthly challenge #2!

Challenge #2 will run August 15–September 19 with the theme, School Colors, chosen by last month's winner Orange Cat Art. The School Colors theme can include back to school items or school pride colors.  

**Monthly Challenge Rules**

1. Participant must be an active member of the NC Triangle Street Team.
2. One entry per shop/participant per challenge.
3. Your entry must be listed in your shop with the month's challenge tag (NCtriangleC2).
4. Once your entry is listed, post its title, your shop name, and a link to the entry in the monthly challenge thread in the Forum. You can also post a picture of your entry to the NC Triangle Street Team Challenge group on Flickr.
5. Post only entries that are relevant to the monthly challenges. Entries not relevant to that month's challenge will be deleted at the discretion of the moderator.
6. Entries added to the Flickr Challenge group must also be tagged with each month's challenge tag.
7. Each participant must post their entry by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 19.

All of the entries will be compiled and voting will run September 20–27.

Good Luck! And don't forget to add your entry to the forum thread.