Fair Entries 2012

I am adamant every year that the whole family enter something in our two local fairs. First of all, we get discounted (or free) tickets for doing so. Second of all, I think it is important to take pride in your work and share it with others. I LOVE seeing what creative and wonderful things my neighbors have done. I get so much inspiration at the Fair!!!
My husband entered a photograph and got 5th place:

My mother entered this wonderful wreath and got 1st place!:

Noodlebug entered this watercolor and got 1st place:

He also colored a coloring page.  He worked on it for two weeks.  He didn't really care for all the detail work involved. I'm calling it "Inspired by Picasso."  He got 2nd place:

I submitted one of the works I created in one of Shelly Massey's wonderful classes that I took last year at ART IS YOU. I got 2nd place:

I really debated about submitting my work.  The work is mine and the idea and theme are mine but the construction idea was all Shelly's.  I would never ever want to pass off someone else's idea or work as my own.  I decided the best thing to do would be to contact Shelly. So, I want you all to know I asked her permission and she gave it.  I am so bummed Shelly won't be teaching at this year's West Coast ART IS YOU.   She is such a great teacher and I loved her classes so much!!!  I am going to submit the other piece that I did in one of Shelly's classes to next month's Fair. 

Noodlebug also competed in his very first Pedal Tractor Pull race.  It was so fun to see his enthusiasm!!!  I just love our little Fair!  Stay tuned for the results from next month's Fair!