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Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #4

Journal Entry: Sat May 18, 2013, 4:00 AM

Got Artisan Crafts related news or a contest to share? 

Send me a note or leave a message below.

News

Contests

Daily Deviations

  • Don't forget to send your DD Suggestions for Artisan Crafts to ^Talty, ^cakecrumbs or myself. You can find our individual guidelines linked on our profiles.
  • My March round-up is here, & ^Talty's is here.


Features

                       



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Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #4 May 18 2 Comments 3 Favourites

Input from deviants - RE: Gallery Makeover Project

Thu May 16, 2013, 11:46 AM


Two months ago, we asked you the community to give us input on ways to merge, remove, add and retire sub-categories for easier browsing and submitting.

We were instructed to remove clutter and merge galleries rather than make more mess, so we gave priority to removing redundant galleries instead of creating more. We understand that many of you love new galleries and would be thrilled to have a new gallery for every single craft, but please understand that this is not possible. Please take a look at the current galleries and let us know if you think that any of them can be merged or is unnecessary.

We took all of your suggestions and put our brains together. This is the result that we are proposing, there's still time to leave your suggestions and propose new changes, so please feel free to do it. 

 Proposed Changes

 
Anthro
  • to be moved to main Anthro Gallery
Architectural Models (no changes)
Basketry & Weavings (no changes) 
Ceramics, Pottery & Clay
  • Merge Ornaments and Objects with Other (result: Ornaments and Other).
Costumery
  • "Costumery>Costumes" to be changed to "Costumery>Outfits" (less redundant and relevant to other sub-cats)
Culinary ArtDolls, Plushies & Custom Toys
  • Amigurumi" to be moved under "Needlework" instead of under "Dolls"
Folding & Papercraft (no changes) 
Glass
  • Merge Ornaments and Objects with Other (result: Ornaments and Other).
Jewelry (no changes) 
Leatherwork (no changes) 
Metal Work
To add subcats
  • Armor & Chainmail
  • Swords, Knives & Weapons
  • Wire Works
  • Ornaments & Other
Miniatures (no changes) 
Needlework
  • "Amigurumi" to be moved under "Needlework" instead of under "Dolls"
Other (no changes) 
Textiles
  • Create a new "Felting" sub-cat (growing popularity will encompass needle-felting)
Woodworking
To add subcats
  • Carving
  • Wood Burning
  • Furniture
  • Other

Questions for you!

  • Please take a look at the current galleries. Do you think that any of them can be merged or is unnecessary?
  • It was suggested that the name "Leatherwork" doesn't encompass taxidermy, a subcat of this gallery. Please let us know if you can think of a better name for both crafts.



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Input from deviants - RE: Gallery Makeover Project May 16 61 Comments 3 Favourites

Monthly Food Challenge - Drinks!

Journal Entry: Fri May 3, 2013, 7:39 AM
Entries so far
  



Monthly Food Challenge
A three month premium membership will be randomly drawn from the members that participate in the challenge.

Theme of the month:  Drinks
This month you can prepare whatever drink you want; tea, coffee, milkshake, water, milk, juice, pop etc! Your cup, glass, bottle or container needs to be handmade by you as well. 

Rules
**If any of these rules are ignored, you will be disqualified from winning the prize**
  • Participants have to be members of #semi-sweeties
  • Submissions must be entirely made by you
  • Only new work is accepted
  • Items must be primarily made of clay
  • Unlimited submissions as long as it fits the theme
  • You must write somewhere in the artist comment box that this is an entry for #semi-sweeties' monthly challenge�+ add a link to this journal.
  • Submit entries into the "Monthly Food Challenge" folder.
Inspiration
     


Helpful Tutorials
Here is a list of tutorials that might help you to achieve this project.
  • Starbucks strawberry frappe tutorial: [link]
  • Milkshake tutorial: [link]
  • Coffee cup tutorial: [link]
Deadline
The challenge closes on May 31st 2013 and the 3 month sub winner will be drawn randomly from the members that have participated in the challenge.



*This prize is supplied by $Moonbeam13


:dalove: the team at #semi-sweeties
:iconsemi-sweeties:
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Monthly Food Challenge - Drinks! May 3 9 Comments 5 Favourites

April Artisan Crafts DD Roundup

Thu May 2, 2013, 5:01 AM
Here are the Artisan Crafts DD for ^maytel this month. ^Talty's Roundup can be found here.

Also, please check out the Artisan Crafts monthly challenge! Two winners will each get a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:. 


:iconmaytel:
Features by ^maytel














DD Suggestion Guidelines


  • Send suggestions by note, it should be titled "DD Suggestion".

  • ONE SUGGESTION PER NOTE. Please include thumbnails (ie: :thumb###: ), not links.

  • Self suggestions are encouraged. Be proud of your work!

  • Send your suggestion to only ONE Community Volunteer!

  • Read my detailed guidelines here


FAQ #61: What is a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?
FAQ #313: How can I find out if someone already has a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #873: What do I do when I disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature?





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April Artisan Crafts DD Roundup May 2 3 Comments 7 Favourites

May - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge!

Wed May 1, 2013, 6:55 AM
Hey guys and gals! It's already time for another monthly challenge!!!
:iconamgyayplz:


Theme
Since we have a tie between "Green" and "Superhero" we will be accepting BOTH themes this month! It also means that you can enter TWICE! (once for each theme!) Also because there are normally two winners, there will be one Green winner and one Superhero winner this month. 


Rules


Deadline
The challenge will run from May 1st to May 31st.


Prizes
Two winners will receive a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:.


Entries
All eligible entries can be found here.
 


Previous challenges


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May - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge! May 1 63 Comments 22 Favourites

Get Crafty Contest

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 6:05 PM

Love Resources AND Artisan Crafts? Good news! Your CVs are bringing the two galleries together for a brand new contest!  Sound fun?  Well, read on!





Rules Part A


  • Only new entries submitted after April 20, 2013


  • Must be free for anyone to download (no premium content)

  • Topic can be any of your choosing as long as it fits into Artisan Crafts

  • You can enter as many times as you like

  • If your tutorial uses a pattern/diagram/etc., be sure to include it


  • Entries must be submitted by May 20, 2013



Rules Part B



  • Only new entries submitted after May 20, 2013

  • Entries must be submitted into the appropriate subcategory of Artisan Crafts

  • You can participate in both parts if you like, but you can't use your own tutorial

  • Entries must follow one or more of the tutorials taken from Part A

  • You must credit the tutorial(s) you used

  • You can enter as many times as you like, using the same tutorial or different ones

  • Entries must be submitted to the contest folder in #CRArtisanCrafts here: [link]

  • Entries must be submitted by June 20, 2013




Prizes


Part A


1st Place:

2nd Place:

Most Used (tutorial that has the most craft entries):



Part B


1st Place:

2nd Place:

People's Choice (determined by a public poll):


We are still looking for prizes, so please let us know if you have something you'd like to give.  You can still participate if you donate a prize!



Judges are ^maytel, ^Talty, ^cakecrumbs,  ^Elandria, and ^PirateLotus-Stock



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Get Crafty Contest April 20 106 Comments 47 Favourites

Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #3

Journal Entry: Mon Apr 15, 2013, 5:53 AM

News

Contests

Daily Deviations

  • Don't forget to send your DD Suggestions for Artisan Crafts to ^Talty and myself. You can find our individual guidelines linked on our profiles.
  • My March round-up is here, & ^Talty's is here.

Got Artisan Crafts related news or a contest to share?

Send me a note and I will make sure to include it in the next mid-month journal (and/or edit this one).

Features

                             


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Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #3 April 15 7 Comments 7 Favourites

March Artisan Crafts DD Roundup

Tue Apr 2, 2013, 5:35 AM
Here are the Artisan Crafts DD for ^maytel this month. ^Talty's Roundup can be found here


Also, please check out the Artisan Crafts monthly challenge! Two winners will each get a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:. 


:iconmaytel:
Features by ^maytel






 
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
 

DD Suggestion Guidelines


  • Send suggestions by note, it should be titled "DD Suggestion".

  • ONE SUGGESTION PER NOTE. Please include thumbnails (ie: :thumb###: ), not links.

  • Self suggestions are encouraged. Be proud of your work!

  • Send your suggestion to only ONE Community Volunteer!

  • Read my detailed guidelines here


FAQ #61: What is a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?
FAQ #313: How can I find out if someone already has a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #873: What do I do when I disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature?


10 Comments
March Artisan Crafts DD Roundup April 2 10 Comments 5 Favourites

April - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge!

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 11:33 AM

THE WINNERS ARE.... 

:icononiondrum:



&




Thanks for everyone that participated! Stand by for the May Challenge



Tell your friends, tell your neighbours, tell your mom! It's already time for the third AC Monthly Challenge! 
:iconhappytearplz:


Theme
According to the poll, this month's theme is "Mythology". You're free to interpret whatever this means to you.


Rules


Deadline
The challenge will run from April 1st to April 30th.


Prizes
Two winners will receive a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:.


Entries
All eligible entries can be found here.
 


Previous challenges


72 Comments
April - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge! April 1 72 Comments 20 Favourites

Photographer of the week: pamba

Mon Mar 25, 2013, 6:12 AM
*Pamba is photographer of the week at #Still-Life-Stills. Go check out her beautiful gallery! 


Don't forget to let us know if you have a suggestion for future Photographer of the week!


Credits:
Journal Design and CSS by *PreetikaSharma
Strawberrys by ~spanjebob
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Photographer of the week: pamba March 25 No Comments 4 Favourites

Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #2

Journal Entry: Mon Mar 18, 2013, 5:14 PM

News

  • Please take the time to read the Gallery Makeover Project Journal for Artisan Crafts here.
  • #ArtisanCraft's latest News + gallery highlight can be found here.

Contests

Daily Deviations

  • Don't forget to send your DD Suggestions for Artisan Crafts to ^Talty and myself. You can find our individual guidelines linked on our profiles.
  • My January Round-up is here

Got Artisan Crafts related news or a contest to share?

Send me a note and I will make sure to include it in the next mid-month journal (and/or edit this one).

Features

             



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Mid-month Artisan Crafts News and Features #2 March 18 No Comments 6 Favourites

Best birthday weekend EVER!

Sun Mar 17, 2013, 5:38 PM
maytel
GalleryRecipe Blogsemi-sweetiesstill-life-stills


Oh you guize! :blush:
Before starting to talk about anything else I want to thank everyone that wrote me birthday wishes via messages and notes. You guys make my heart very happy! :la:

Family time~

So my birthday was on Friday the 15th; my family threw a little party for me and it was a lot of fun. Loïc and my god-daughter ran around each other all evening, it was quite adorable.  On Saturday I went to see my in-laws and dropped Loïc off to get babysat overnight. 

Party rocking

Yesterday I invited a few friends to eat fondue and have a few drinks.... okay-okay maybe more than a few drinks. My head is pounding so much right now but I'm really happy too! I had the best time!


I posted this image on my facebook on Friday and the people that I invited over made it their mission to make my birthday song the most awkwardest moment ever. It was the longest drawn-out song in the history of all birthday songs being sung. It was hilarious. 

I'm so tired now, It's 8:30pm and I think I'm going to bed.
:peace:


How was your weekend?





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Best birthday weekend EVER! March 17 23 Comments 1 Favourite

Input needed - Artisan Crafts Gallery Makeover

Mon Mar 11, 2013, 9:56 AM
EDIT: You can read our proposal here: [link].
Please voice your opinion on this if you haven't spoken up yet or want to add something, your feedback is extremely important! (LEAVE YOUR INPUT ON THE NEWEST JOURNAL PLEASE).

Gallery Makeover Project


The Community Relations team will be working in the followings weeks to merge, remove, add and retire sub-categories. We're looking for input from the community to think about ways to make the categories less redundant and to simplify it's structure for easier browsing and submitting.
More details on the Gallery Makeover Project here

This is what the Artisan Crafts tree currently looks like, brace yourself it's a long one :noes:: 
Anthro*
          / Costumes
          / Masks
          / Props & Accessories
Architectural Models
Basketry & Weavings
          / Ornaments & Objects
          / Other
          / Pots & Vases
          / Tableware
Ceramics, Pottery & Clay
          / Ornaments & Objects
          / Other
          / Pots & Vases
          / Tableware
Costumery
          / Costumes
                    ... / Character & Theme
                    ... / Cosplay & Role-Playing
                    ... / Other
                    ... / Period & Historical
          / Masks
          / Props & Accessories
Culinary Arts**
          / Desserts
          / Food Art
          / Main Dishes
          / Other
          / Pumpkin Carving
Dolls, Plushies & Custom Toys
          / Amigurumi
          / Customized Toys
          / Original Artist Dolls
          / Plushies
Folding & Papercraft
          / Bookbinding & Bookmaking
          / Cubeecraft
          / Models
          / Origami
          / Other
          / Papercutting & Scherenschnitte
Glass
          / Bowls & Vases
          / Lights & Prisms
          / Ornaments & Objects
          / Other
          / Stained Glass
          / Tableware
Jewelry
          / Beads & Charms
          / Bracelets & Anklets
          / Earrings & Piercings
          / Headpieces & Hair Accessories
          / Necklaces & Pendants
          / Other
          / Pins & Brooches
          / Rings
          / Sets
Leatherwork
          / Accessories
          / Clothing
          / Other 
          / Taxidermy 
Metal Work
Miniatures
          / Animals, Nature and Scenery
          / Dollhouses and Rooms
          / Fan Art
          / Fantasy
          / Food
          / Household Items
          / Jewelry
          / Other
          / People
Needlework
          / Crochet
          / Cross Stitch & Embroidery
          / Knitting
          / Other
Other
Textiles
          / Accessories
          / Clothing
          / Fiber Art
          / Other
          / Quilting
Woodworking***

* Anthro: [link]
** Culinary Arts change proposal: [link]
*** Woodworking: Pyrography - Do you think it belongs to the Artisan Crafts or Traditional Gallery?

Please help us to think of ways to simplify the gallery's structure. Leave a comment below with any idea. 


TL; DR? Please do - Your feedback is important!
In the words of $Moonbeam13 "[...] imagine yourself as a new deviant, [...] one that doesn't speak English as a first language.. and you'll see the nest of insanity in a whole new light."

ALSO, please take a minute to look at the Resources Gallery Makeover Journal: [link]. Now is a good time to speak up if you want to get some sub-cats added.




:iconmaytel:
^maytel


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Input needed - Artisan Crafts Gallery Makeover March 11 100 Comments 10 Favourites

That time of the year again~

Journal Entry: Sat Mar 9, 2013, 10:46 AM
Hello sweeties, 

Our super group status is quickly approaching it's end. It expires on April 16th.
We have already amassed 2,076 points but we still have a long way to go. Please donate if you can. 


With the subscription we are able to continue using css, custom layout, polls and many other features. 



:dalove: the team at #semi-sweeties
:iconsemi-sweeties:
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That time of the year again~ March 9 9 Comments No Favourites

A new project?

Journal Entry: Wed Mar 6, 2013, 5:52 AM
Gallery | Favorites | Note Me
Skin by =SimplySilent


Hello beautiful deviants, 

I decided that I want to start sewing. Sure, I'll start with small projects, I'm not planning on making any wedding gowns just yet, lol! 
My mother has two sewing machines, I'm going to borrow one of them. The one I'll borrow belonged to my great-grand mother, so it's something of an antique. It's really heavy, black and gorgeous! I've used it a bit when I was a child, so I'm confident that I'll be able to use it again. 

Before starting any real project though, I want to shop around to find some original fabric, thread, buttons etc. Do you personally use any online store or seller? If so, I would love you to share them with me. It's much easier for me to shop online when my toddler is sleeping than bringing him to an actual store where chaos would surely ensue. 

Also, I don't know if I told you guys but we bought our first house, we'll be moving on July 20th. I most likely won't start any sewing project until I'm all settled in. I need to start sorting and packing asap! 

Thanks!


27 Comments
A new project? March 6 27 Comments 1 Favourite

Monthly Food Challenge - Sushi + WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Journal Entry: Sat Mar 2, 2013, 5:42 AM
AND THE RANDOM WINNER IS.... 


*Drumroll*...... *gigi9900!!!!


Stay tuned, a new Monthly Challenge will be posted soon!

Monthly Food Challenge
A three month premium membership will be randomly drawn from the members that participate in the challenge. 

Theme of the month
The people have spoken! This month's theme is Sushi. 
Sushi is a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice (shari) combined with cooked/raw fish and seafood or other vegetarian proteins. Western style sushi is often rolled using algae (nori), thin omelette, soy paper, or leaves. Regardless of your the kind of Sushi you choose to make, it will need to include rice. 

Rules
**If any of these rules are ignored, you will be disqualified from winning the prize**
  • Participants have to be members of #semi-sweeties
  • Submissions must be entirely made by you
  • Only new work is accepted
  • Items must be primarily made of clay
  • Unlimited submissions as long as it fits the theme
  • You must write somewhere in the artist comment box that this is an entry for #semi-sweeties' monthly challenge + add a link to this journal.
  • Submit entries into the "Monthly Food Challenge" folder.
Inspiration
   


Helpful Tutorials
Here is a list of tutorials that might help you to achieve this project. 
Deadline
The challenge closes on March 31 2013 and the 3 month sub winner will be drawn randomly from the members that have participated in the challenge.



*This prize is supplied by $Moonbeam13


:dalove: the team at #semi-sweeties
:iconsemi-sweeties:
21 Comments
Monthly Food Challenge - Sushi + WINNER ANNOUNCED! March 2 21 Comments 11 Favourites

March - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge!

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 7:51 AM

THE WINNERS ARE.... 

:icononiondrum:



&




Thanks for everyone that participated! Stand by for the April Challenge


Tick tock tick tock, it's that time again! Last month's Artisan Crafts Challenge went very well and I have a feeling that this month is going to be even better! 
:iconcrocyayplz: 



Theme
According to the poll, this month's theme is "Under the Sea". You're free to interpret whatever this means to you.

Check out this example: 


Rules
  • Artisan Crafts only!
  • Send a note with your entry to ^maytel with the subject "Monthly AC challenge".
  • The entry must be new.
  • One submission per deviant.
  • Must reflect the theme. 


Deadline
The challenge will run from March 1st to March 31st.


Prizes
Two winners will receive a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:.


Entries 
      
 


Previous challenge




21 Comments
March - Artisan Crafts Monthly Challenge! March 1 21 Comments 14 Favourites

February Artisan Crafts DD Roundup

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 5:22 AM
Here are the Artisan Crafts DD for ^maytel this month. ^Talty's Roundup can be found here (coming soon)


Also, please check out the Artisan Crafts monthly challenge! Two winners will each get a 3 month premium membership and 500 :points:. 


:iconmaytel:
Features by ^maytel











DD Suggestion Guidelines


  • Send the suggestion via note, it should be titled "DD Suggestion".

  • ONE SUGGESTION PER NOTE. Please include thumbnails (ie: :thumb###: ), not links. Also, please include a brief comment on why you think the piece should receive attention from a wide audience.

  • Self suggestions are encouraged. Be proud of your work! If you do, please explain why you think it should be featured as a DD.

  • Let me know if you want to be an anonymous suggester - your name will appear as the suggester if you don't specify this.

  • Send your suggestions to only ONE Community Volunteer!

  • Read my detailed guidelines here


FAQ #61: What is a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?
FAQ #313: How can I find out if someone already has a Daily Deviation?
FAQ #873: What do I do when I disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature?


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February Artisan Crafts DD Roundup February 28 No Comments 3 Favourites

Self Injury Awareness

Wed Feb 27, 2013, 1:06 PM

Make it orange!

Some of you have noticed that a few days ago I changed my avatar to orange. 
:iconmaytel:
I did this for Self Injury Awareness Day, on March 1st. I encourage you to do the same thing or to wear this avatar that ^NicSwaner made: 

And also read the journal that ^NicSwaner wrote on the subject. Most of you will be surprised to know that I also shared my experience on there. I've never shared this with anyone except my best friend and husband. I'm not an attention seeker, it has nothing to do with that. 

If you want to talk about it, I'm here. :iconorangeheart-plz:
It's more common than you think.

    


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Self Injury Awareness February 27 13 Comments 1 Favourite

photographer of the week: aoao2

Sun Feb 24, 2013, 4:38 PM
The photographer of the week is *aoao2. His gallery is filled with gorgeous, soft, romantic photographic pieces. They bring a feeling of nostalgia to the watcher.




Credits:
Journal Design and CSS by *PreetikaSharma
Strawberrys by ~spanjebob
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photographer of the week: aoao2 February 24 7 Comments 1 Favourite

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