So I had a crazy day yesterday.  While I was stopped at a red light (I was the first car on the line) I was looking up the road in front of me and noticed some police lights racing toward me.  As they got closer I noticed that they were cashing a van.  Then I watched as the van over corrected, spun around the flipped sideways onto the curb and slide almost a whole block before it stopped just a few feet in front of me – I totally thought he was going to hit me.  Then guess what?  The guy driving the van jumped out and took off down the street.  The police finally caught him and I gave my statement, but it’s the first time I’ve seen a high speed chase turned car accident turned pursuit on foot.  Little bit scary, but an awesome story now.
Now lets get back on topic shall we 🙂 Â It’s the season finale!! Â How did it get here so fast?! Â Jessica from Running with Scissors had the most votes last week with her Thread Sketches.
I think that is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.  I would never have the guts to just “draw” with my sewing machine!  And look how fantastic it looks!
It was such a tight race for 2nd place last week! Â But in the end Kim won out. Â That means that Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts will be leaving us this week.
She won’t be leaving empty handed however.  She won a fabulous prize pack including a gift basket of earrings, a necklace, & a bandana dress from Belle Adore, & a $25 gift card to Lily Bella Fabrics.  But make sure you’re following her fabulous blog so you don’t miss any of her crafty goodness.
This season, instead of having the normal “wild card” finale we normally have, I decided to give them a theme. Â So the finale this time is all about Peacocks!
Craft #1 – Peacock Painting by Kim @ A Girl & a Glue Gun
so peacock? who knew they were so popular!? (don’t believe me? pinterest it!)
I had a brain block for the longest time with peacock. (and maybe i thought i would never get to top two so i wouldn’t have to worry about it!) but once I really got down and started brainstorming i came up with some fun peacock ideas! but i had to narrow it down and decided on this picture:
one of my favoritest things about peacocks is the colors..so i know i wanted that a big feature point…
so i grabbed some old blinds and hot glued them together, painted them and then found this fun peacock image and i handpainted it on with white to really make it pop!
it’s super fun..super large and cost me nothing but time..and the kitchen floor space…but hey, i wasn’t going to mop this week anyway!
Craft #2 – Peacock Dress by Jessica @ Running with Scissors
I can’t vote and pick between you two – – both did an amazing job!!
GO Jessica!
Wow! Both items are works of art, these gals definately elevate crafting to the next level. I sew and know the work and detail that went into the dress. It is georgous and expensive looking. I LOVE the touch of green peeking out of the back hem (a close-up of that green would have been great, I hope everyone notices it.) So, my vote is for that stunning dress.
The peacock dress is amazing. I would wear it so that is my vote.
I can’t believe Kim painted that on OLD BLINDS!! I never would have guessed that from the bottom picture.
Such a hard theme! But I have to say I give it to Jessica. Not only this dress, but you’ve had some totally amazing crafts through out the entire competition!!! You go girl!
The dress is amazing and I love the interpretation of the peacock that flows throughout the dress.
I absolutely LOVE the peacock picture on old blinds!
– Adele @ Mammy Made
My vote goes to Jessica. It’s stunning. I want one exactly like it.
I vote for Kim. I love all of the colors and the subtle color changes too!
I have to say Kim!
Kimbo’s peacock is just amazing! I’m trying to think of a good spot for it at my house!
This is tough! I love them both! But in the end I’m going to have to go with the dress. That blue is electrifying – I love Jessica’s interpretation of the theme and how she weaves it into her craft
Gosh – how amazing are they both! I absolutely love the flash of green on the dress and as for those pin tucks….WOW! However, Kim’s picture is stunning and something I’d love to have on my wall, so she gets my vote. Good luck, girls!
Gotta go with the painting! So amazing! We’re doing our bedroom in a peacock theme and I just was totally inspired! I can’t believe that’s made out of BLINDS! How cool is she?
I’m going to have to go with Kim. Not sure I’d wear the dress, but it is cute.
Wow! The peacock dress is so beautiful. I would totally wear it. Beautiful! Go Jessica!
The dress is so impressive! It gets my vote!
Love, Love,Love the painting. Kim is amazing
The painting is cool and creative, but the dress is amazing. I can’t even imagine how much thought and time went into that dress with all of the subtle peacock hints. It gets my vote!
Love the dress Jessica is so talented!
Yay for Jessica! My vote is for her!
I have to go with Jessica! The dress is gorgeous! The details and technique in it are so ambitious and clearly show great skills and talent. Go Jessica!
Jessicas dress is fabulous, I love the way the theme has inspired and informed this stunning make. Whilst I also love the painting Jassica gets my vote
Agaagg! So original, never seen it done before. Go kim!