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One thing I'm really excited about regarding the Softie Awards is how many countries are represented. I haven't checked all 2800 entries in the SA, but I can tell you that the Finalists are from the following countries:
Russia
South Africa
The Netherlands
England
Scotland
Australia
USA
Italy
Hong Kong
Portugal
Uruguay
Isn't that cool?! If you're a Finalist, and I've missed your country, please leave a comment and let me know.
Voting is underway and so far, as of 6:30pm NYC time, 1390 people have voted in the Softie Awards!
I also wanted to share some of the finalist's creative self promotion - so hysterical and a great idea!
The caption under this said he 'thought' he was the King of the softies!
And I had to post this one too because he's keeping up with The Softie Awards online!
Voting is now open!
To vote go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226AHFC3FNV
Anyone can vote, you do not have to have submitted an entry, nor do you have to be a member of the Softie Awards flickr group.
You can only vote once.
The voting will be open through Friday March 30th.
After the voting ends, I will post the WINNERS here.
Good luck to everyone!
Here they are at last!
Top 5 Functional Finalists!
Judge: Hillary Lang
Snail hat by greenstarstudio
Kitty bank by cupcakes for clara
Fried egg mirror by meandmysewingmachine
Leah wig by BleuArts
Octopus handbag by lily's rooster
The Softie Awards finalists have been chosen! Congratulations to everyone of these great softie artists! All the judges said how hard it was to pick just five as there were SO many great entries.
Voting opens later in the week. I'll post the link when it's ready, so please check back. In the meantime, take a look at the softies below and figure out who you want to vote for!
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Top 5 Amigurumi Finalists
Judge: Robert Mahar
Safari bowling set by Carlin's Kisses
Potato the Squirrel by gleefulthings
Racoon by craftyalien
Factory girl reclining by splinkn
Tamo robot and his rocket by tamodesign
Top 5 Holiday finalists
Judge: Lena Corwin
Snowmen by All Good Wishes
Mr. Owl's House by floresita
Halloween bears by missy ballance
Valentine Lammy by greenstarstudio
Holiday ornaments by anapaulaoli
Top 5 Best Bunny or Bear Finalists
Judge: Heidi Kenney
Louis Auguste by calamity kim
Fuzzy bear totem by Lizette Greco
Bunny Bunka by jamfancy
Hana's bunny by mizutamago
Penelton Panda by missy ballance
Top 5 Pincushion Finalists
Judge: Cal Patch
Bernard by rock-paper-scissors
Squirrel by Needled by Nydam
Tea cup pincushion and biscuit needlebook by kamsarmer
Pear by thisisloveforever
Pincushions by kup,kup
Top 5 Inanimate Finalists
Judge: Natalie Zee Drieu
Typewriter by meandmysewingmachine
Whimsy crooked house by kwoozy
Gaient Bot by Lizette Greco
Magneton by gurgledeegoo
Rob by toyutoy
Top 5 Food Finalists
Judge: Chika Mori
Pancake by CeeJay
Burger and fries by thisisloveforever
Mr. and Mrs. Biscuit by my mykonos
Toasty marshmallos by alicia954
Popcorn by tatters ri
Top 5 Animal Finalists
Judge: Jenn Docherty
Manny the mantis by soto softies
Visaya the walrus by Look What I Can Do
Whale by Sewing Stars
Bird # 4 by abbyjane
Bird by redshoesllc
Top 5 Needle Felted Finalists
Judge: Sarah Neuburger
Valentine chicken by elainemaryv
Raymond by All Good Wishes
Head + hat by Glorious Hats
Lenny by hey425sqftart
Panda by nimbleknot
Top 5 Cozy Finalists
Judge: Leah Kramer
Ipod cozy by made by moxie
Coffee plunger cozy by Katy McRae
Tea cozy by Bella Dia
Sewing machine cozy by Everyday Crafty Goodness
i-bunni iPod cozy by Blickdicht
Top 5 Creepy yet Cute Finalists
Judge: Jef Kaminsky
Humphrey by goblinko
Flower monster by raspberryfairy
Harriet by rock-paper-scissors
Grundig moe by taniapat
Brink by Andrea See
Top 5 Doll Finalists
Judge: Marie Kare
Limp and lump by spooky daddy
Paperbag writer by haasbroek
Old man by rubycrownedkinglette
bigtummieplush by Tummie-Design
Toybox doll # 1 lily's rooster
Top 5 Wildcard Finalists
Judge: Alicia Paulson
Payaso by Funky Cave
Gertrude & Clementine by annam42
Crocheted sakura by Mumblepeg
Medusa nematocysta by gooseflesh
Manolipo by cevi
Hello softie lovers! I know everyone is anxiously awaiting the list of the finalists, and we're almost ready to post them all. Please be patient just a little longer - I'm hoping to have the pictures up Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks! Therese
