Art Competition - Update!
Hi everyone
Well it’s been a while since I launched the art competition and I must apologise for being so quiet since it opened. I’ve not been able to send you reminders or to make sure that all your questions were answered. So to make amends, I’m extending the closing date of the art competition. 
Yep!
It’s great news if you have yet to enter the art competition, or if you know someone who might wish to.
So here’s the new closing date for entries…
New Closing Date For Entries
Entries must be submitted online via the ticket system by 10th May 2010 at 23:59 (GMT+1).
So you have an extra week to get create something from scratch, or dig up some old artwork, or tell your artistic friends and family to enter! 
You can find out more (including the prize) watch the video here…
Answers To Your Questions…
Many of you had questions about entering the art competition:
Suzanne Fernandes Says:
What is the cost for entering this competition?
Your video has truly got my creative juices flowing and this competition is extremely unique - very outside the square thinking! Well done Claire.Suzanne
Suzanne - It’s FREE to enter this competition. No cost. 
Michelle Says:
To enter the competition do our works have to be scanned into the computer then sent as an attachment via this ticket system?
Yes please do scan your entries and submit them via the ticket system. When submitting them, please make sure they are in JPG format and that they are as large as possible but no larger than 3MB.
debbie bee Says:
Hi there
if I have previously displayed my work on the web can I still enter it?
You sure can - so long as you own the rights to your work, that’s fine. :0)
Jean Burke Says:
I love making cards but have no artistic talent, but I have a neighbor who paints lovely pictures, she is not on the internet nor will she do so, could she enter your competition using my email ? I would like to know if she is eligible before I tell her about your competition
I have seen some lovely pictures of puppies & cats that she has done and they are adorable.
Oh yes, Jean, your neighbor sounds like a perfect candidate to enter! If she’s ok with that, she’s welcome to enter via your email address but please do ask her to let us know about this arrangement when she makes her entry via the ticket system.
She will need to either scan her artwork or (more likely) take photos of them using a digital camera (so that she can upload them to our ticket system). If she takes photos, please do make sure that the photos are clear and taken in good lighting (so that we can see the artwork clearly).
Barbara Szijarto Says:
I have been working on a complete gnome alphabet where each letter shows a gnome in a different pose. Also done a set of numbers. Would that count as one entry?
Barbara - yes that would be perfect and can count as one entry (since they’re alphas). Sounds interesting!
Sam Says:
Hi Claire,
Is this competition for cards only or any art is ok?
thnx
Sam
Sam - any artwork is fine, so long as you think it would look good on a greeting card. 
Devangi Says:
HI, Claire..
thanks 4 this great opportunity…
hey i want to ask that i m good in Quilling art…
i m making quilling cards & photo frames & also wall pices
can i take part in this competition?
Devangi - wow your artwork sounds lovely! Alas, I’m afraid that quilling art isn’t really what we’re looking for in this competition. We’re looking for talented people who can produce the type of artwork that can be printed out and stuck onto paper craft projects (greeting cards in particular). So 3D art isn’t what we’re looking for here.
Shirley Says:
Hi Claire,
I know a few who are fantastic artists maybe they’ll enter when I show them this video/competition.
I’m not so sure about myself have to wait and see. A lovelly idea this competition.
Shirley — Oh go on! Enter! I’d love to see what you come up with! And thanks so much for letting your artistic friends know. We want as many artistic people to enter as possible - amateurs and professionals alike.
Another thing I’d like to mention is that if you’re a professional you’re very welcome to enter too - this competition is for amateurs and professionals alike.
So what are you waiting for? Tell your friends and family! Dig up your old artwork! Create something new! And go ahead and enter via our ticket system by 10th May 2010 at 23:59 (GMT+1). You never know… 
I do hope I’ve answered all your questions. Feel free to post your questions and comments via the comments box below if there’s anything else you’d like to know.
Good luck everyone! Get creating!
Claire
Making-Handmade-Cards.com
i notice you say on a question about quilling being 3d art, dose this actually mean decoupage is not permitted, i have to say i think quilling is one of those things i cant do, have tried and failed miserably, so im in awe of someone who can create a piece of art with these strips of paper.
lol tracy xxx
Hi Tracy
The art competition is about finding artists who can create great designs, pictures, backing papers and so forth that can be printed out. So as you can imagine, although quilling artwork is beautiful, it would not be suitable to be scanned and printed out. Nor would decoupage - what we’re looking for here is 2D artwork that will look great printed out so people could use it to make cards with. I’m sure there’s a much better way to explain this but I hope that makes sense?
Claire
Making-Handmade-Cards.com
My scanner is not working properly, but if I could get a really good photo of my art work and send that via the Ticket System would that be ok Claire ?
Hi TAG
Awww sorry to hear about your scanner not working properly. Sure, you can submit a good quality photo if you really can’t send a scan in. But we do prefer scans if you can provide them.
Claire
I want to ask that do I have to also give the description of my art work i.e what all things I have used to make it…
Hi Aditi
No description is needed - just your lovely artwork.
Claire
Making-Handmade-Cards.com
Hi Claire,
Can anyone enter, no matter where you are in the world? Im from South Africa and a huge fan of your website.
Hi Trudy
Yes you can enter, no matter whereabouts in the world you are.
Claire
Making-Handmade-Cards.com
Hi Claire
Thanks for the update and the extension.
claire when is this competition that you are talking about and how are we supposed to give it in and how do you do that ?
love:kayla
Loved what i have learned on your site. It is the best. Can’t wait to see more cards. Need men card idea’s. i just found this site yesterday. Can’t remember how i got connected.
Hi Kayla
The competition is *now* :), it ends on the 10th May so make sure you get your entries in by then. Everything you need to know is in this post - feel free to watch the video and then scroll down for the terms and conditions. Submissions can be made via our help desk (more details in the terms and conditions too).
Hope this helps! :0)
Claire
Making-Handmade-Cards.com