May 2014 Team Challenge Winner!

Congratulations to RNEST's Team Challenge winner for 

May's "Geometric" theme...

SunshyneSilverwear with her Recycled Leather Geometric Necklace!

Thanks to all the artists who participated 
and to everyone who voted!

Be sure to check back on Monday, June 2nd for our next Monthly Team Challenge!
The theme will be "To The Sea"!

May Team Challenge: "Geometric"

Welcome to RNEST's May Team Challenge! The theme for this month was

"Geometric"

Let's take a look at the contestants...

ArtDisx Game by thewhimsicalsweet

Triangle Earrings by SunshineOnWater

Hexagon Sterling Silver Ring by kurpisz

Hexagon Bangle Bracelet by kurpisz

Steampunk Industrial Hexagon Necklace by kurpisz

Mustard Circuit Board Bracelet by CircuitBreakerLabs

Square Sterling Silver Post Earrings by manicmetals

Recycled Leather Geometric Necklace by SunshyneSilverwear

"Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Taken" Art Print by PapersaurusCreative

Salvaged Windowpane Star Suncatcher by FrancescaDeCaire

Cast your vote for your favorite item on the poll in the upper, right corner of the blog! 

Deadline to vote is by 11:59pm on Monday, May 12th! 

The artist whose item receives the most votes gets their Etsy Mini on the top spot on the blog!

May 2013 Team Challenge Winner!

Congratulations to RNEST's Team Challenge winner for 

May's "Internet Meme" theme...

KiraArts with her Grumpy Cat Nubbin (Inspired by the "Grumpy Cat" memes)

Thanks to all the artists who participated 
and to everyone who voted!

Be sure to check back on June 6th for our next Monthly Team Challenge!

Treasury Tuesday: Lilac Festival In The ROC!

It's coming!  One of the biggest events in Rochester...the LILAC FESTIVAL!

But anyone knows that the Rochester Lilac Festival isn't just about the fragrant, many varieties of beautiful blooming lilacs that grow all over Highland Park...it's about the crafts!  The Lilac Festival is one of the largest, most popular, most attended outdoor craft shows in our area...the Holy Grail for local artists selling their wares (not all of us are able to have a booth there, but if you attend, keep a look out for RNESTers!). To celebrate the arrival of the festival this upcoming weekend (it runs 2 weekends) Missrie has made this lilac-themed treasury, featuring an all-RNEST cast!

Lilac Festival In The ROC by Missrie

Be sure you click on the other links to see more treasuries! (I can't picture them all so you have to click on them to see!  If you don't, you're missing out!)

Featuring RNEST Members:

• Bluebird Challenge featuring BeadworkByAmanda and Kelley'sBeading
• Alice In Wonderland featuring Missrie

Featuring and curated by RNEST Members:

• The Animals Of RNEST by FrecklesAndFrizz, featuring an all-RNEST cast!
• Let's Go Fly A Kite! by TurtleFly, featuring FrecklesAndFrizz and HeatherVitticore
• New Listings Of My Favourites by JiBabu, featuring FrancescaDeCaire and PeachesProducts
• BUNTING! Yes...Bunting! by KiraArts, featuring FrecklesAndFrizz

Curated by RNEST Members:

• New Items From My Favorite Shops: May 2012 by KiraArts

* If you make or find a treasury that features an RNEST member, or if you are an RNEST Member who makes a treasury, post the link on the wall at RNEST's Facebook Page. Your treasury could be featured on the next Treasury Tuesday!

Wednesday Wellspring: Americana

Congratulations Becky, for winning Duncan Creative's gorgeous necklace!

And now, the Reserved Parking Spot is once again up for grabs in this our May monthly challenge: Americana!

Cast your vote for your favorite on the poll on the upper right corner of the blog sidebar. Voting will end June 1st, with the winner announced on June 2nd!

And now, in no particular order:

Bonnie Blue Scarf by Sarah's Amiables

Freedom of Speech Art Card by buenahelena Blue and White with Red Flower by MF Crafts Fireworks Earrings by Kelly's Beading Show your colors - Stars and Stripes Cross Stitch Towel by MF Crafts

Now, help us choose a winner by voting for your favorite Americana-themed craft!