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Best Blogger Contest 2018 Winners!

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Every year after our Networking Event at Creativation, FaveCrafts hosts our Best Blogger Contest! This contest invites guests to use products from our sponsors to make a stunning new craft. Our team then selects twenty finalists, and the most popular projects are voted on by readers like you!

Best Blogger Contest 2018

This year, we had some of the most stunning entries. It was so hard for us to select 20 finalists, and voters certainly had a selection of beautiful projects to choose from. Now, voting is over and the results are in! Check out our top projects from Creativation 2018.

Best Blogger Contest 2018 Winners!

10 Runners Up

Wooden Rooster Gift Box

By: Carissa Bonham from creativegreenliving.com

Wooden Rooster Gift Box

Pistachio Clay Necklace

By: Gloria Uhler from domestic-divaonline.com

Pistachio Clay Necklace

Shabby to Fabulous Tray Redux

By: Susan Brown from sbartist.com

Shabby to Fabulous Tray Redux

Yarn Wrapped Chicks

By: Erin Reed from scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com

Yarn Wrapped Chicks

Her Glitterness

By: Candy Rosenberg from AVintageGirl.com

Her Glitterness

The Craft Fairy

By: Rita Barakat from ritabarakat.com

The Craft Fairy

 

Trio of Bright and Sweet Note Cards

By: Kathy Jo Wood from daisysanddaffodils.blogspot.ca

Trio of Bright and Sweet Note Cards

DIY Hello Chalkboard Sign

By: Margie Higuchi from margieh.blogspot.com

DIY Hello Chalkboard Sign

Chalked Paint Hutch and Buffet

By: Marjolaine Walker from marjolainewalker.com

Chalked Paint Hutch and Buffet

Modern End Table from Wedding Keepsakes

By: Betsy Burnett from aimhappy.blogspot.com

Modern End Table from Wedding Keepsakes

Third Place

Easy DIY Sticky Notepad Holders

By: Nadine Carlier from myscrapnstuff.blogspot.com

Easy DIY Sticky Notepad Holders

Second Place

Spring Foliage Inspired Altered Dress Form

By: Mitsyana Wright from upontippytoes.com

Spring Foliage Inspired Altered Dress Form

First Place

Purrfectly Purple Patons Crochet Kitty

By: Sarah Zimmerman from repeatcrafterme.com

Purrfectly Purple Patons Crochet Kitty

A big congratulations to all of our winners!!

Want to see all of the gorgeous projects our bloggers and designers submitted? Browse this list from Creativation 2018.

Wondering what else was trending? Check out this post of Trending Crafts from Creativation 2018.

What trending new project are you dying to make?

Trending Crafts from Creativation 2018

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Every year we adore seeing new craft trends at the Creativation show. It’s wonderful to get an insider’s look at what new projects and motifs are up and coming! We love sharing what’s new with our readers. Here are some of the popular trending crafts from Creativation 2018.

Trending Crafts

Birds of Paradise, especially Toucans

Toucans and other tropical birds were everywhere at Creativation this year! There was a cute toucan make and take, and I saw toucan paper, fabric, and other crafts with toucans at the show.

Trending crafts: Birds of Paradise

Flamingos and Pineapples

Speaking of birds of paradise, flamingos are still hip. In fact, flamingo crafts were everywhere at the show! If you’re pairing flamingos and pineapples, you’re especially on trend.

Trending crafts: Flamingos and Pineapples

Flamingo Crafts:

Letterboards

See that beautiful “how about them pineapples” photo above? That text is written on a letterboard, and letterboards were everywhere.

Trending: Letterboard

Cacti

At first we thought we were seeing so many cacti because Creativation is held in Arizona, but as it turns out, the humble cactus is trending. Perhaps cactus is the new succulent?

Trending Decor: Cactus Crafts

Cactus Crafts:

Hygge Crafts

Hygge became hip in 2016 and it continues to be popular! Red Heart released a new line of hygge yarns, and comfy and cozy products were abundant.

Hygge Crafts

Check out our collection of 27 Hygge Crafts.

Pom Poms

It’s true: pom poms are here to stay. There was plenty of pom pom rick rack, ribbon, and other pom pom details on knit and crocheted projects. The Craft Yarn Council made pom poms at their booth this year, too.Trending: Pom Poms

Explore our eBook of pom pom and tassel ideas: 5 Easy Tassel Crafts and DIY Pom Pom Projects.

Last but not least…

Llamas

Llamas abounded at the show this year! They were on cards, printed on paper, embroidered for home decor, and sewn into cute little plushies.

I made a llama! #makeandtake #creativation2018 #fuijifilmafci2018

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What trend are you most excited about for 2018?

In Case You Missed It: Top 20 Crafts from Creativation 2017

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Every year we attend Creativation, the Craft and Hobby Association’s annual trade show. We network, learn about the latest trends, and afterwards we put on our favorite crafts from Creativation contest. Our bloggers  make innovative projects using the new products they received at our annual networking event for a chance to win a cash prize!

This year, we selected 20 finalists based on certain criteria. Ingenuity while using the sponsor product, well-written instructions, and high quality photos were among the qualifiers. And it was so challenging to narrow down the entries, but we’re confident you’ll enjoy the projects you see in this list of finalists.

Be sure to scroll down to see the three winners from our Best Blogger Contest 2017!

Top 20 Crafts from Creativation

Blogger Contest 2017 Winners!

Third Prize

Rustic Chic Love Chicken Wire Frame

Rustic Chic Love Chicken Wire Frame

By: Betsy Burnett from aimhappy.blogspot.com

Second Prize

Nuvo Drop Butterfly DIY Card

Nuvo Drop Butterfly DIY Card

By: Justine Hovey from justinehovey.com

First Prize

Hope and Love Altered Planner

Hope and Love Altered Planner

By: Irit Shalom from iritshalom.blogspot.co.il

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Which is your favorite craft from Creativation 2017?

Creativation Craft Trends for 2017!

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Every year, we from FaveCrafts attend the Craft and Hobby Association’s trade show in January. This year, rebranded as Creativation and held in Phoenix, AZ, we had a lovely time making new connections, meeting up with folks we already work with, and of course, spotting trends. Below, check out 5 Craft Trends for 2017. We loved what we were seeing at the show, and we’re so excited for what the year has in store!

Craft Trends for 2017

Metallics, Especially Copper

Isn’t this display from Richard Garay just stunning? This collection features the silver and gold of anniversaries, and copper is also trending. In fact, Krylon’s color of the year is copper. Metallics add such a lovely touch to any project, don’t they? That shimmer just reels you in!

Richard Garay Display at Creativation 2017

Metallic Tutorials

Rustic Glamour Mason Jars

Copper Foil Coasters

Metallic Duct Tape DIY Candles – seriously gorgeous

Marble

Marble is such a unique look, and the swirling designs blending colors that work well together really make marble an eclectic yet elegant option. From papers and notebooks printed with marble designs like the ones below from Kaisercraft, to splatter painting techniques and more, this look is still trendy for 2017.

Marble Tutorials

Faux Marble Tray

Paper Marbling

Marbled DIY Mugs – fabulous gift idea!

Outer Space

I’m madly in love with this card. It’s a slider card and the earth goes around the sun! So lovely. Any kind of galaxy and outer space themed projects are trendy for 2017.

Outer Space Projects

Out of This World Coloring Pages

Space Mini Journal

Reach for the Stars Birthday Card

Tea Parties, Magnolias, and Cherry Blossoms

Flowers are always trending, but two that stood out to us were magnolias and cherry blossoms! The touch of Japan as well as hints of the South made their way into this year’s Creativation show.

These magnolias from Heidi Swapp were a stunning display (notice those metallics??), and who doesn’t love a good tea party? These feminine accents should make their way into your crafting in 2017.


Magnolia Centerpiece

Beyond Easy Cherry Blossoms

No Sew Tea Cup Pin Cushion

Not Just Cats . . . Dogs, Too

Cat prints and projects are so popular with FaveCrafters and with the crafting industry at large! But what about dogs?? This year, many crafting companies released dog-themed papers and products. Dare I say . . . dogs are the new cats for 2017.

Popular Dog Crafts

Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern

How to a Make Dog Bed

“My Best Friend” Photo Frame

What else is trending for 2017? Let us know in the comments!

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