No, my little Snackcessory did not even make the finals. Honestly, I am disappointed but hey, I'm not going to let this ruin my day.
For those of you who have no clue what I'm talking about... General Mills had announced a DIY challenge and the Grand Prize winner will get to go to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York in February of 2013. Here are the 10 finalists:
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Tool of the Trade |
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The Anti-Cookie bag |
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Pearlfection |
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Snackcessory Monster |
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Yummy Snackpack |
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Healthy Garden |
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Snack Attack |
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More is More |
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Mixed Metallics |
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Oh Say, Can you Snack |
Congratulations to all the finalists. I am voting for the golden Snack Attack. You can vote
here.
My own submission did not make the finals, but I thought at least I'd show it off here. The title for my Snackcessory was Fashionably Healthy. Here is my little submission piece:
Fashionably Healthy
The inspiration behind my Snackcessory is Baroque motif in
current fashion. I painted a tin pencil case with black acrylic paint
first, following with brass color. Next, I applied crackle medium for
an interesting texture. The baroque style decoration on my Snackcessory
is simply wooden applique gold leafed by me and glued with the strong
craft glue. I also glued brass button to the top part for the faux
closure effect. Healthy snacking is very important to me as it prevents
overeating. That's why I am looking forward to carrying FiberOne bars
in my Snackcessory everywhere I go.
I took step-by-step photos but am not in the mood to post the detailed tutorial now. However, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me. I'll be happy to share.