Alpaca Treasury Challenge #8

5/31 - 6/4

A fun treasury challenge, hosted by the 1000 Things Alpaca Team on Etsy!

Anyone on Etsy can participate! You do NOT have to belong to the team, to participate or win the challenge!

Simply create a treasury featuring the "Inspiration Item" and following the guidelines listed below. If you WIN, something from YOUR shop will be our Inspiration Item next week!

This week's wonderful Inspiration Item...

The bright and sunny Canary Yellow Crochet Pineapple Necklace by gogogorobot!

Check out her stunning winning treasury, from last week's challenge, here.

To Participate...

Read the rules carefully, especially if it's your first time with us!

Create a treasury (or two... or three...) that follows the "Challenge Requirements". The theme can be anything at all, as long as you follow the guidelines. You may create as many treasuries as you'd like and enter as many times as you'd like!

This week's Inspiration Shop will select a winner, at the end of the challenge. The winner is completely up to them! Create the best treasury you can, and maybe... yours will be their favorite!!

You have until Saturday, June 4...

Challenge Requirements:

1. Include this week's Inspiration Item, anywhere in the first 3 rows (NOT as an alternate in the fourth row).


2. Do NOT include any of your own items, or more than one item from the same shop.


3. In addition to the Inspiration Item, your treasury must contain at least 4 items that are related to Alpacas, camelids, fiber, fiber arts, or are from 1000 Things Alpaca Team members. These "team-related" items can be placed anywhere in the treasury. The theme can be anything you'd like, as long as you include 4 team-related items and the inspiration item! For a list of team members, click here.


4. While the challenge lasts, be sure to change out any items that disappear from your Treasury! But... Do NOT replace the Inspiration Item if it sells!!


5. Tag your Treasury "alpacateam" and "ALPACAchallenge8" (#8, NO spaces). If your treasury isn't tagged correctly and doesn't show up in the Treasury search results by the judging deadline, it will not be judged.


6. Include a link to this blog post in your Treasury description (or in the first comment). This is very IMPORTANT! This is what helps get the word out about our Challenge! If you're not sure what to say, feel free to copy and paste this:
   
   
   
   This is an Alpaca Team Treasury Challenge entry! Anyone can play!
   Find out how to participate: http://1000thingsalpaca.blogspot.com/

***And before you participate... Make sure you'll be available to judge next week's challenge on Sunday! The winner this week, gets to pick the winner next week!***

Recommendations:

1. Follow this blog!


2. Leave a link to your treasury in the comments of this blog post. Highly recommended! This helps others find your treasury more easily.


3. If you have Alpaca-related items in your shop OR just love Alpacas, join the 1000 Things Alpaca Etsy Team! We'd love to have you!


4. Members - You can post your treasuries in this week's entry thread, on our team forums. And DON'T forget to tag your items "alpacateam" to make it easier for participants to find you!


5. Message the shops featured in your Treasury, letting them know about the Treasury and the challenge!


6. Promote your treasury and the challenge! Tweet, Facebook, and share with friends. And don't forget to visit the 1000 Things Alpaca Team Facebook page, and share your Treasury link on our Wall!


7. Use themes from Etsy's June Merchandising Desk, to increase your chances of getting a Front Page Treasury!


8. Support other participants! Click, comment, and share other ALPACAchallenge treasuries.

Important Notes: Only shops that abide by Etsy's Rules & Regulations are eligible to win. Past winners are eligible to win again. Well Criated (the team captain) and AcornAlleyDesigns (the team's Treasury Challenge Leader) are the only people who are not eligible to win.

If you have an Etsy account, but not a shop, you can still participate and win! If the winner doesn't have a shop, they'll be asked to select their favorite treasury from the "Honorable Mentions" list, to be next week's Inspiration Shop.

This challenge ends... Saturday, June 4th at 6pm EST.
The winner will be announced... Monday, June 6th at 12 noon EST.
The next challenge will begin... Tuesday, June 7th at 12 noon EST.

HAVE FUN! AND GOOD LUCK!!

Treasury Challenge #7 Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Alpaca team's 7th treasury challenge! I hope everybody had fun and I can't wait to see what you come up with this week!

Below is this week's winner, chosen by gravityforge.

Here's what gravityforge had to say about the challenge and the treasuries!

Thank you very very much to all of the wonderful people who participated in this challenge!

Most of you probably noticed..... my shop is brand new! To have this kind of exposure, so soon after opening my shop, was the most amazing thing ever. I was overwhelmed with all the views and hearts and goooorgeous treasuries that were made! You are all so sweet, supportive, and talented. :]

About choosing a winner... this was really really hard! I don't think people realize how hard it is, but every single treasury was amazing! It took me almost all day Sunday to pick my winner. I loved all of them, and was so honored at all the wonderful interpretations of my shell beads.

As this week's Winning Treasury, I finally chose.....



This was such a fun and exciting treasury! I kept looking at it over and over, and every time I looked at it, I liked it even more! So well put together and all of the items are super clickable! Really amazing work - it couldn't have gotten any better! :]

And because there would have been a tie, if I were allowed to do that, I chose a Runner Up......



This treasury was SO CLOSE to being the winner. I alternated back and forth between this one and "Feral Forest" for I don't know...... 15 minutes at least. A stunning treasury, full of amazing finds, soft colors, and with a magical mood! Brilliant curation. :]

The wonderful Honorable Mentions are:

Afternoon Espresso by AlpacaYarnShop
Sex in the Country... by GreenFoxDesigns
Down by the shore... by doolshandmade
Sailing Along Together by pamelasjewelry
Into the woods... by barefootbananas
Finding Fauna at the Farmer's Market by ecofriendlyfreckles

And finally, thank you so so much to AcornAlleyDesigns and WellCriated for all of your hard work and stunning support treasuries! It's a good thing you two aren't eligible to win - this was hard enough already!! :]

Can't wait for next week's challenge and to see what beautiful item Gogogorobot picks! :]

Love, gravityforge

Congratulations to Gogogorobot and all the honorable mentions!!
The next challenge will begin... Tuesday, May 31st!

Alpaca Treasury Challenge #7

5/23 - 5/28

A fun treasury challenge, hosted by the 1000 Things Alpaca Team on Etsy!

Anyone on Etsy can participate! You do NOT have to belong to the team, to participate or win the challenge!

Simply create a treasury featuring the "Inspiration Item" and following the guidelines listed below. If you WIN, something from YOUR shop will be our Inspiration Item next week!

This week's wonderful Inspiration Item...

The lovely Curled Shell Beads by GravityForge!

Check out her stunning winning treasury, from last week's challenge, here.

To Participate...

Read the rules carefully, especially if it's your first time with us!

Create a treasury (or two... or three...) that follows the "Challenge Requirements". The theme can be anything at all, as long as you follow the guidelines. You may create as many treasuries as you'd like and enter as many times as you'd like!

This week's Inspiration Shop will select a winner, at the end of the challenge. The winner is completely up to them! Create the best treasury you can, and maybe... yours will be their favorite!!

You have until Saturday, May 28th...

Challenge Requirements:

1. Include this week's Inspiration Item, anywhere in the first 3 rows (NOT as an alternate in the fourth row).


2. Do NOT include any of your own items, or more than one item from the same shop.


3. In addition to the Inspiration Item, your treasury must contain at least 4 items that are related to Alpacas, camelids, fiber, fiber arts, or are from 1000 Things Alpaca Team members. These "team-related" items can be placed anywhere in the treasury. The theme can be anything you'd like, as long as you include 4 team-related items and the inspiration item! For a list of team members, click here.


4. While the challenge lasts, be sure to change out any items that disappear from your Treasury! But... Do NOT replace the Inspiration Item if it sells!!


5. Tag your Treasury "alpacateam" and "ALPACAchallenge7" (#7, NO spaces). If your treasury isn't tagged correctly and doesn't show up in the Treasury search results by the judging deadline, it will not be judged.


6. Leave a link to your treasury in the comments of this blog post. This isn't mandatory, but it is HIGHLY recommended! It helps participants and judges find your treasuries easily!


7. Leave a link to this blog post in your Treasury description (or in the first comment). This is very IMPORTANT! This is what helps get the word out about our Challenge! If you're not sure what to say, feel free to copy and paste this:

This is an Alpaca Team Treasury Challenge entry! Anyone can play!

Find out how to participate: http://1000thingsalpaca.blogspot.com/

***And before you participate... Make sure you'll be available to judge next week's challenge on Sunday! The winner this week, gets to pick the winner next week!***

Recommendations:

1. Follow this blog!


2. If you have Alpaca-related items in your shop OR just love Alpacas, join the 1000 Things Alpaca Etsy Team! We'd love to have you!


3. Members - You can post your treasuries in this week's entry thread, on our team forums. And DON'T forget to tag your items "alpacateam" to make it easier for participants to find you!


4. Message the shops featured in your Treasury, letting them know about the Treasury and the challenge!


5. Promote your treasury and the challenge! Tweet, Facebook, and share with friends. And don't forget to visit the 1000 Things Alpaca Team Facebook page, and share your Treasury link on our Wall!


6. Use themes from Etsy's May and/or June Merchandising Desk, to increase your chances of getting a Front Page Treasury!


7. Support other participants! Click, comment, and share other ALPACAchallenge treasuries.

Important Notes: Only shops that abide by Etsy's Rules & Regulations are eligible to win. Past winners are eligible to win again. Well Criated (the team captain) and AcornAlleyDesigns (the team's Treasury Leader) are the only people who are not eligible to win.

If you have an Etsy account, but not a shop, you can still participate and win! If the winner doesn't have a shop, they'll be asked to select their favorite treasury from the "Honorable Mentions" list, to be next week's Inspiration Shop.

This challenge ends... Saturday, May 28th at 6pm EST.

The winner will be announced... Monday, May 30th at 12 noon EST.

The next challenge will begin... Tuesday, May 31st at 12 noon EST.

HAVE FUN! And GOOD LUCK!!

Treasury Challenge #6 Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Alpaca team's 6th treasury challenge! I hope you all had fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next week!

Below is this week's winner, chosen by PamelasJewelry.

Here's what PamelasJewelry had to say about the challenge and the treasuries!

Thank you to everyone who participated with your wonderful stories and beautiful collections around Megan's Bay Bracelet.

I was taken to St. Thomas, up the coast, strolling on the beach with sand between my toes, through the meadows to Alice's Wonderland and so many dreamy places. Many memories came alive for me as everyone put many a smile upon my face.

I've enjoyed every amazing treasury and the one I have selected [as this week's Winning Treasury] is...

Thank you for this beautiful collection of talent and memories.

Beautiful honorable mentions with their wonderful collections are:
A Seafoam Getaway by barefootbananas
Celebrate by GreenFoxDesigns
Coast by WildRoseHerbs
Softness by RedSnake
All That Glitters by AlpacaYarnShop

Thank you WellCriated for all your wonderful time and talent putting this all together.

I had a fabulous time and am looking forward to the next challenge.
Pamela

Congratulations to GravityForge and all the honorable mentions!!

The next challenge will begin... Monday, May 23rd!

Alpaca Treasury Challenge #6

5/16 - 5/21

A fun treasury challenge, hosted by the 1000 Things Alpaca Team on Etsy!

Anyone on Etsy can participate! You do NOT have to belong to the team, to participate or win the challenge!

Simply create a treasury featuring the "Inspiration Item" and following the guidelines listed below. If you WIN, something from YOUR shop will be our Inspiration Item next week!

This week's wonderful Inspiration Item...

The stunning "Bay" Bracelet by PamelasJewelry!

Check out her stunning winning treasury, from last week's challenge, here.

To Participate...

Read the rules carefully, especially if it's your first time with us!

Create a treasury (or two... or three...) that follows the "Challenge Requirements". The theme can be anything at all, as long as you follow the guidelines. You may create as many treasuries as you'd like and enter as many times as you'd like!

This week's Inspiration Shop will select a winner, at the end of the challenge. The winner is completely up to them! Create the best treasury you can, and maybe... yours will be their favorite!!

You have until Saturday, May 21st...

Challenge Requirements:

1. Include this week's Inspiration Item, anywhere in the first 3 rows (NOT as an alternate in the fourth row).


2. Do NOT include any of your own items, or more than one item from the same shop.


3. In addition to the Inspiration Item, your treasury must contain at least 4 items that are related to Alpacas, camelids, fiber, fiber arts, or are from 1000 Things Alpaca Team members. These "team-related" items can be placed anywhere in the treasury. The theme can be anything you'd like, as long as you include 4 team-related items and the inspiration item! For a list of team members, click here.


4. While the challenge lasts, be sure to change out any items that disappear from your Treasury! But... Do NOT replace the Inspiration Item if it sells!!


5. Tag your Treasury "alpacateam" and "ALPACAchallenge6" (#6, NO spaces). If your treasury isn't tagged correctly and doesn't show up in the Treasury search results by the judging deadline, it will not be judged.


6. Leave a link to your treasury in the comments of this blog post. This isn't mandatory, but it is very important and HIGHLY recommended! It helps participants and judges find your treasuries easily!


7. Leave a link to this blog post in your Treasury description (or in the first comment). If you're not sure what to say, feel free to copy and paste this:

This is an Alpaca Team Treasury Challenge entry! Anyone can play!

Find out how to participate: http://1000thingsalpaca.blogspot.com/

***And before you participate... Make sure you'll be available to judge next week's challenge on Sunday! The winner this week, gets to pick the winner next week!***

Recommendations:

1. Follow this blog!


2. If you have Alpaca-related items in your shop OR just love Alpacas, join the 1000 Things Alpaca Etsy Team! We'd love to have you!


3. Members - You can post your treasuries in this week's entry thread, on our team forums. And DON'T forget to tag your items "alpacateam" to make it easier for participants to find you!


4. Message the shops featured in your Treasury, letting them know about the Treasury and the challenge!


5. Promote your treasury and the challenge! Tweet, Facebook, and share with friends. And don't forget to visit the 1000 Things Alpaca Team Facebook page, and share your Treasury link on our Wall!


6. Use themes from Etsy's May and/or June Merchandising Desk, to increase your chances of getting a Front Page Treasury!


7. Support other participants! Click, comment, and share other ALPACAchallenge treasuries.

Important Notes: Only shops that abide by Etsy's Rules & Regulations are eligible to win. Past winners are eligible to win again. Well Criated (the team captain) is the only person who is not eligible to win.

If you have an Etsy account, but not a shop, you can still participate and win! If the winner doesn't have a shop, they'll be asked to select their favorite treasury from the "Honorable Mentions" list, to be next week's Inspiration Shop.

This challenge ends... May 21st at 6pm EST.

The winner will be announced... May 22nd.

The next challenge will begin... May 23rd.

HAVE FUN! And GOOD LUCK!!

Treasury Challenge #5 Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Alpaca team's 5th treasury challenge! I hope you all had fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next week!

Below is this week's winner, chosen by AcornAlleyDesigns.

Here's what AcornAlleyDesigns had to say about the challenge and the treasuries!

What an amazing bunch of treasuries! I was surprised at the variety in themes and in color palettes. Orange and pink, mossy green, smoky grey, even reds! Thanks to everyone who took the time to make a treasury (or two, or three, or...) featuring my necklace. And special thanks to WellCriated for coordinating everything!

For the winner, I chose...

When I first saw it, I fell in love. The colors are dreamy - blue-grey fades to misty lilac - and that spider ring is amazing. Everything was clickable and fit together perfectly.

There were 5 other treasuries that I adored that I would like to recognize as runners-up:

Earth, Sea, Air and Love by Taniacavenecia
Accentuate the Positive by GrandmasCrochetCotta

Gray or Grey? by Baymut
Smoke and driftwood by BarefootBananas
Drift by GravityForge

- Kirsten

Congratulations to PamelasJewelry and all the honorable mentions!!

The next challenge will begin... Monday, May 16th!

Alpaca Treasury Challenge #5

5/9 - 5/14

A fun treasury challenge, hosted by the 1000 Things Alpaca Team on Etsy!

Anyone on Etsy can participate! You do NOT have to belong to the team, to participate or win the challenge!

Simply create a treasury featuring the "Inspiration Item" and following the guidelines listed below. If you WIN, something from YOUR shop will be our Inspiration Item next week!

This week's wonderful Inspiration Item...

The stunning Blue Moss Pendant by AcornAlleyDesigns!

Check out her stunning winning treasury, from last week's challenge, here.

To Participate...

Read the rules carefully, especially if it's your first time with us!

Create a treasury (or two... or three...) that follows the "Challenge Requirements". The theme can be anything at all, as long as you follow the guidelines. You may create as many treasuries as you'd like and enter as many times as you'd like!

This week's Inspiration Shop will select a winner, at the end of the challenge. The winner is completely up to them! Create the best treasury you can, and maybe... yours will be their favorite!!

You have until Saturday, May 14th...

Challenge Requirements:

1. Include this week's Inspiration Item, anywhere in the first 3 rows (NOT as an alternate in the fourth row).


2. Do NOT include any of your own items, or more than one item from the same shop.


3. In addition to the Inspiration Item, your treasury must contain at least 4 items that are related to Alpacas, camelids, fiber, fiber arts, or are from 1000 Things Alpaca Team members. These "team-related" items can be placed anywhere in the treasury. The theme can be anything you'd like, as long as you include 4 team-related items and the inspiration item! For a list of team members, click here.


4. While the challenge lasts, be sure to change out any items that disappear from your Treasury! But... Do NOT replace the Inspiration Item if it sells!!


5. Tag your Treasury "alpacateam" and "ALPACAchallenge5" (#5, NO spaces). If your treasury isn't tagged correctly and doesn't show up in the Treasury search results by the judging deadline, it will not be judged.


6. Leave a link to your treasury in the comments of this blog post. This isn't mandatory, but it is very important and HIGHLY recommended! It helps participants and judges find your treasuries easily!


7. Leave a link to this blog post in your Treasury description (or in the first comment). If you're not sure what to say, feel free to copy and paste this:

This is an Alpaca Team Treasury Challenge entry! Anyone can play!

Find out how to participate: http://1000thingsalpaca.blogspot.com/

***And before you participate... Make sure you'll be available to judge next week's challenge on Sunday! The winner this week, gets to pick the winner next week!***

Recommendations:

1. Follow this blog!


2. If you have Alpaca-related items in your shop OR just love Alpacas, join the 1000 Things Alpaca Etsy Team! We'd love to have you!


3. Members - You can post your treasuries in this week's entry thread, on our team forums. And DON'T forget to tag your items "alpacateam" to make it easier for participants to find you!


4. Message the shops featured in your Treasury, letting them know about the Treasury and the challenge!


5. Promote your treasury and the challenge! Tweet, Facebook, and share with friends. And don't forget to visit the 1000 Things Alpaca Team Facebook page, and share your Treasury link on our Wall!


6. Use themes from Etsy's May Merchandising Desk, to increase your chances of getting a Front Page Treasury!


7. Support other participants! Click, comment, and share other ALPACAchallenge treasuries.

Important Notes: Only shops that abide by Etsy's Rules & Regulations are eligible to win. Past winners are eligible to win again. Well Criated (the team captain) is the only person who is not eligible to win.

If you have an Etsy account, but not a shop, you can still participate and win! If the winner doesn't have a shop, they'll be asked to select their favorite treasury from the "Honorable Mentions" list, to be next week's Inspiration Shop.

This challenge ends... May 14th at 6pm EST.

The winner will be announced... May 15th.

The next challenge will begin... May 16th.

HAVE FUN! And GOOD LUCK!!

Treasury Challenge #4 Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Alpaca team's 4th treasury challenge! I hope you all had fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next week!

Below is this week's winner, chosen by BarefootBananas.

Here's what BarefootBananas had to say about the challenge and the treasuries!

I want to thank everyone for taking the time to make such lovely treasuries for my needle felted toadstools. I had so many favorites and with the great range in themes it was very hard to narrow my choices down to just one winner. I think i looked at each treasury a hundred times!

In the end I chose a treasury that was very unique in both theme and color. Thank you and congratulations to [this week's winner] Acorn Alley Designs for creating...

The blue-cream-grey color scheme was awesome! I never would have thought to make such a treasury for my toadstools. I am very appreciative of the time and effort it must have taken to create such a beautiful treasury :)

As for the runners up, there were five very close second place winners. They were:

Strange & lonely road by GreenFoxDesigns
Woodland Garden Romance by Pamelasjewelry
On the Bell by GravityForge
Mr Mcgregors Garden by taniacavenecia
Evergreen forests and fungi by fallingladies

and of course thank you to wellcriated for the many wonderful "support" treasuries!

Can't wait to see the next inspiration item!

Thanks again,
Brandy (barefootbananas)

Congratulations to AcornAlleyDesigns and all the honorable mentions!!

The next challenge will begin... Monday, May 9th!

4th Alpaca Treasury Challenge

5/2 - 5/7

A fun treasury challenge, hosted by the 1000 Things Alpaca Team on Etsy!

Anyone on Etsy can participate! You do NOT have to belong to the team, to participate or win the challenge!

Simply create a treasury featuring the "Inspiration Item" and following the guidelines listed below. If you WIN, something from YOUR shop will be our Inspiration Item next week!

This week's wonderful Inspiration Item...

The adorable Felted Toadstools by BarefootBananas!

Check out her stunning winning treasury, from last week's challenge, here.

To Participate...

Read the rules carefully, especially if it's your first time with us!

Create a treasury (or two... or three...) that follows the "Challenge Requirements". The theme can be anything at all, as long as you follow the guidelines. You may create as many treasuries as you'd like and enter as many times as you'd like!

This week's Inspiration Shop will select a winner, at the end of the challenge. The winner is completely up to them! Create the best treasury you can, and maybe... yours will be their favorite!!

You have until Saturday, May 7th...

Challenge Requirements:

1. Include this week's Inspiration Item, anywhere in the first 3 rows (NOT as an alternate in the fourth row).


2. Do NOT include any of your own items, or more than one item from the same shop.


3. In addition to the Inspiration Item, your treasury must contain at least 4 items that are related to Alpacas, camelids, fiber, fiber arts, or are from 1000 Things Alpaca Team members. These "team-related" items can be placed anywhere in the treasury. The theme can be anything you'd like, as long as you include 4 team-related items and the inspiration item! For a list of team members, click here.


4. While the challenge lasts, be sure to change out any items that disappear from your Treasury! But... Do NOT replace the Inspiration Item if it sells!!


5. Tag your Treasury "alpacateam" and "ALPACAchallenge4" (#4, NO spaces). If your treasury isn't tagged correctly and doesn't show up in the Treasury search results by the judging deadline, it will not be judged.


6. Leave a link to your treasury in the comments of this blog post. This isn't mandatory, but it is very important and HIGHLY recommended! It helps participants and judges find your treasuries easily!


7. Leave a link to this blog post in your Treasury description (or in the first comment). If you're not sure what to say, feel free to copy and paste this:

This is an Alpaca Team Treasury Challenge entry! Anyone can play!

Find out how to participate: http://1000thingsalpaca.blogspot.com/

***And before you participate... Make sure you'll be available to judge next week's challenge on Sunday! The winner this week, gets to pick the winner next week!***

Recommendations:

1. Follow this blog!


2. If you have Alpaca-related items in your shop OR just love Alpacas, join the 1000 Things Alpaca Etsy Team! We'd love to have you!


3. Members - You can post your treasuries in this week's entry thread, on our team forums. And DON'T forget to tag your items "alpacateam" to make it easier for participants to find you!


4. Message the shops featured in your Treasury, letting them know about the Treasury and the challenge!


5. Promote your treasury and the challenge! Tweet, Facebook, and share with friends. And don't forget to visit the 1000 Things Alpaca Team Facebook page, and share your Treasury link on our Wall!


6. Use themes from Etsy's April Merchandising Desk, to increase your chances of getting a Front Page Treasury!


7. Support other participants! Click, comment, and share other ALPACAchallenge treasuries.

Important Notes: Only shops that abide by Etsy's Rules & Regulations are eligible to win. Past winners are eligible to win again. Well Criated (the team captain) is the only person who is not eligible to win.

If you have an Etsy account, but not a shop, you can still participate and win! If the winner doesn't have a shop, they'll be asked to select their favorite treasury from the "Honorable Mentions" list, to be next week's Inspiration Shop.

This challenge ends... May 7th at 6pm EST.

The winner will be announced... May 8th.

The next challenge will begin... May 9th.

HAVE FUN! And GOOD LUCK!!

Treasury Challenge #3 Winner!!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Alpaca team's 3rd treasury challenge! I hope you all had fun, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next week!

Below is this week's winner, chosen by GrandmasCrochetCotta.

Here's what GrandmasCrochetCotta had to say about the challenge and the treasuries!

Wow, what a fun week of checking out all the amazing alpacateam treasuries! At first I thought I'd check in once a day, but I found myself returning again and again to see what the next creative treasury had in store... they were truly wonderful. Then, I remembered I had to pick "A" winner. It was really tough!

I want to thank all participants for your thoughtful creativity around my french vanilla chain link cowl. I appreciate the time and effort I know went into the creation of each and every treasury!

After MUCH looking and re-looking and looking again, I finally chose as this week's winning treasury...

The name depicted the wonderful accent color choices so beautifully and the general appearance of the treasury was clean and crisp. Well done Barefoot Bananas!

And, it's my pleasure to acknowledge the lovely runner-up treasuries. Each of the following ranked 2nd. There was a 5-way tie!

Honeycombs by Cozy Noggin, for its wonderfully portrayed theme;
Warm and Fuzzy Feeling by Tania Cavenecia Torres' Design in Jewelry, for depicting warm and fuzzy so beautifully;
Buttercream Wedding Dream by Acorn Alley Designs, for its delicious story;
Alpaca Farm by Baymut, for its country comfort appeal; and
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Alpaca Flats, for making me smile over and over.

A special thanks to our 1000 Things Alpaca Treasury Challenge captain, WellCriated, for supporting this week's challenge with 8 inspiring treasuries!

Can't wait to see what this week's inspiration item will be...!

Kind regards,
Grandma

Congratulations to BarefootBananas and all the honorable mentions!!

The next challenge will begin... Monday, May 2nd!