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Winner of the Dog Collar Contest

December 27th, 2008 in blog     
suewhitney Sue Whitney, editor
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Wow, this was certainy a tough contest to judge with so many wonderful submissions. It was definitly a close call as we loved them all! Thanks to all for taking part in this contest and sharing your pets and amazing creativity with the JUNKMARKET Style community. A big shout out goes out to the following members and their pets:

Artsyorange, Debilou, Kopykatkim, Kimberly, Chosmow, Junktiqueboutique, Gretchen, Georgia, Lpacker458, Lanette, Atticus Finch, Bolmscheid, Bridiemurphy, and MK Garland. Your collars were all wonderful and I can't wait for the next contest!

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pofolksdecorator1 writes: I found some silver and love silverware jewelry. How do you bend real silverware into the rounded shape like for a bracelet or ring? Koolest collar ever! Annie (pofolksdecorator1) Posted: 11:57 am on February 28th
tamilyn writes: Coming around late, as usual.....The collar is beautiful! And, I think that is my silverware pattern! Posted: 5:02 pm on January 11th
junkpainter writes: I just joined the site and think it's great that there even was a contest. Your collar is beautiful. I wouldn't think that would only need to be for a pet, it's very pretty. A bracelet maybe. Posted: 7:54 pm on January 7th
shabbychick writes: Janis - a belated CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning the dog collar contest! I love the silver elegance, and I'm sure Doby does too!

Thanks for sharing the "how-to" - I may have to try a silverware project.

Kathy Posted: 4:35 pm on January 7th
Debbiejean writes: Thanks for sharing how you bent your spoons. I look forward to your step by step instrutions and getting mine made. I thought th wine bottle idea was a cute idea too.
Posted: 11:37 pm on January 3rd
fellowjunker writes: Hi Buyologist
Like your idea about putting the collar over a wine bottle, and would love to see some of your other creative ideas. So glad you liked the collar....it was such a fun contest. Welcome to the junkmarket site!!
xojanis Posted: 8:32 pm on December 31st
Buyologist writes: The collar is very pretty but I think it would be too heavy and uncomfortable on a dog -- especially a small dog. I would rather see it over a wine bottle, or used creatively for something else. Posted: 3:24 am on December 31st
fellowjunker writes: Hi Debbiejean.........just saw your question and am hoping you'll check back and see my response. I, too, had many attempts at trying to bend silverware with not too much luck, and have found that the best way to do it is too heat the metal first with a blow torch. I have a little craft sized one from LeeValley that works really well......I found instructions on the web for heating and working with the silver.......it sounds complicated, but really it isn't. Also, after months of hand sawing the silverware into pieces with a hacksaw I started using my dremel instead and it is so much easier and leaves a cleaner line.
I have a busy couple of weeks coming up, but will do a posting of the steps I used sometime in January for you.
Hope this helps a bit.
Happy New Year!!!!
xojanis Posted: 12:06 pm on December 30th
Debbiejean writes: What a cute dog collar! It was my favorite as well. How did you bend the spoon? I have been working on a spoon bracelet and not having much luck so far with bending them. Is there a way to bend them so they are nicely shaped?
debbie Posted: 8:51 pm on December 29th
KimberlyMelamed writes: Janis, Congratulations~ Your collar was simply beautiful. And Doby is a sweetie! This was such a terrific contest and I thank all who entered and played along! What a fabulous group we have here on Junkmarket Style!

Enjoy the day!
Kimberly Posted: 11:04 am on December 29th
CottageElements writes: Janis, you did such an awesome job on this piece and congrats on your win. Hope your kitty cat gets some use out of it! Also, thanks to all the other fun and creative collars that were entered. This really was a fun project and fun to see all your beautiful pets!

Lani Posted: 4:20 pm on December 28th
SnowmanHill writes: Congrats! Beautiful collar! Posted: 3:44 pm on December 28th
chosmosw writes: Congrads! I would even wear that collar! Posted: 12:08 pm on December 28th
bridiemurphy writes: Oh, yes, this is a winner! Posted: 9:19 am on December 28th
TGTG writes: Congratulations Janis! What a cute color and a great job!

And thanks again to all who participated. What a fun turnout!

:-) JennyK Posted: 10:55 pm on December 27th
fellowjunker writes: Wow!!!! Thanks so much to everyone!!!! This was such a fun contest and I, too, enjoyed seeing all the awesome entries. The best part of winning the contest for me will be receiving the junkmarket prize!!! Thanks so much Sue and Kimberly!!
xojanis Posted: 10:09 pm on December 27th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Congrats Janis! Terrific job on Doby's collar!

What a fun contest that showed so many creative ideas! Can't wait to see what the next one will be.

Candy
Posted: 8:22 pm on December 27th
lpacker458 writes: Janis - I LOVED your collar idea. Congratulations!!! Lisa Posted: 7:11 pm on December 27th
bolmscheid writes: Congratulations Janis! The collar is so beautiful! Thanks go everyone for all of the very creative ideas as usual.

Brenda
Posted: 4:57 pm on December 27th
JunkMama1 writes: Congratulations Janis! As a lover of silver, I thought this piece was fabulous! Very classic and beautiful. Doby is one lucky puppy to be so well dressed for the holidays!
Cheers!
Claudia Posted: 3:11 pm on December 27th
georgiamoon writes: Janis I loved the great collar you made but I must say that everyone did such a great job that it was hard to pick. There were so many good entries and everyone deserves a big hand for the inventive collars ...and pets...that were sent in. gotta love someone who can make a cat sit still, and a HORSE!! Yay to all of you...this was the most fun ever! Georgia Posted: 2:52 pm on December 27th
MimiToria writes: Congratulations Janis. I loved your collar you made for Doby and it garnered my vote. I've worked with silverware and have made jewelry with it before, and because it is quite difficult to work with, I knew just how much time and effort you had put into making this collar for Doby. It is very original and so very cool. Doby rocks!
Congrats my friend!
Gretchen Posted: 2:30 pm on December 27th
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