So I haven't really talked about this yet.. but alot of you have already emailed me or facebooked me saying "i just saw you on TLC!! you are in their commercial for their new show called Craft Wars! "..
so I guess the secret is out and okay to share!! (we were under strict secrecy NOT to say anything until the show aired! lol).. so I guess it's safe..
YES! So many months ago I posted about them contacting me to apply to be on it! So I did.. and after month's of waiting.. I was finally notified I made the cut and asked to come be on! I was allowed to bring an "assistant" with me.. and of course.. no brainer.. chose my husband ben. He can build, craft, do ANYTHING.. including sewing (gotta love a man that knows how to sew!).
So we traveled to California back in March and taped our episode! Crafts Wars is much like the show Cupcake wars.. where each week 3 new contestants come on the show and they are giving a challenge that must be completed in a certain time. After the challenge is over.. 3 judges critique your work and then basically kick one contentstnat to the curb... lol.Then the other two compete is the ultimate challenge for a $10,000 prize! talk about cool! Tori Spelling is the host and I can tell you it was ONE of THE MoST amazing.. fun experiences ever! Ben and I had such a good time. I would do it again in a heartbeat!! We also found out last week that our episode will be the FIRST to air!! TOMORROW!!! on TLC! Here is a little sneap peek on it! lol oh so lovley.. I tell you I am really normally nice when I am not under pressure! lol
I think it's set to air at 8:00 PM MST (so 10:00 Eastern, 9 pm Centrel, and 7 PC).. but check your local listing to make sure. I really can't wait to watch it either! SOO nervous too! lol.. can't wait to share more of my experience with you after it airs.. but since I can't tell you what happens.. I will have to wait!! :)
Anyhow..
ANOTHER cool exciting thing for today is that FINALLY after seriously a year of begging my baby brother, Van Campbell, for his music.. he has compiled a CD with all the music I use in my workshop videos and youtube videos!
You can listen to some of it below..
Just Around The Bend Blog mp3
His CD is available in our store HERE
TODAY We are offering in our store.. FREE SHIPPING ON all orders over $30 .. use the coupn code:
FreeShip30
for US customers and for our international customers.. we are offering 15% off! use code :
IHeartINT
at check out.
ALso my brothers cd, Just around the Bend.. is on sale for two days as well! $3.00 off! So today and tommorow is a GREAT time to get it and to stock up on all those heavy things we carry in the store like stamps, paper pads, canvases, art journals.. paints.. sprays.. and more! just listed and added SO many new things!
So that is my exciting and fun news for today!! I hope you all have a wonderful day!
happy Monday!
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Posted by: Riverside County | May 06, 2013 at 11:28 PM
How exciting. I have been looking forward to see the show, and now it will be better.
Congratulations to christy.
Posted by: cheap nike jerseys | December 17, 2012 at 02:49 AM
So I gotta tell you that I don't really watch TV so I haven't seen Craft Wars but I had to go watch your episode. It was awesome! I loved your bag the best. Your play house was awesome too. I think ultimately It came down to personal style/taste and not everybody gets the "messy look". BTW I think you scored major points with all your interactive ideas. Please don't let them get you down or let them make you think you are less than you are. We are all unique and you have awesome style. All in all I think it was very close.
Posted by: Lisa Richardson | October 15, 2012 at 12:22 PM
I had to DVR the show and am just watching it now. You are so cute on there--upbeat and a good sport, too! Love the way your school bus playhouse turned out. Your opponent did have a really cute design as well, but I think you had a more well thought out plan for the whole package so that it was entertaining inside and out. Judging is so subjective, though. Glad you had fun and aren't upset that you didn't end up "winning."
P.S. I still have my SheArt girl on my art desk, and I love that, because of your workshop, I made art that I look at practically every day and am proud of!
Posted by: Jan Connair | June 30, 2012 at 06:30 PM
Christy, You know we all love you!!! I loved your bus and I loved every detail!!! I was so stressed out the whole time I was watching! Ouch those judges can be really mean. I thought you house was better hands down. They had nothing to do in the other house. Ps I loved the scallop on the bus.
Posted by: What a Beautiful Mess | June 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Christy
I really thought if I were a child and let's face it who else goes in a playhouse, I would of picked yours in a heartbeat!
There was absolutely nothing to do in the other play house and yes it was cute and very nicely done on the outside however it wasn't as heartfelt as yours. Loved the bus idea! Who better to design a playhouse than a mother of how many kids do you have?
I really was disappointed. It was a no brainer. We needed to let the kids decide.
Posted by: Diane Kirtley | June 27, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I watched the show last night.... and sought you out today. (I'm a scrapbooker, so I regconized you immediately on the show and you're the talk of message boards today)-- I just wanted you to know that your bus was darling, "finished" and would be the playhouse that all kids would love to play in. Talk is going on on message boards all over about what a great job you did!! Just wanted you to know that you have tons of love and support out there!!
Posted by: Joni Parker | June 27, 2012 at 10:44 AM
I missed the begining of the show, but kept thinking is that Christy? It looks like her, it crafts like her, can that really be her.....I loved it! The show was a blast to watch, and a bag in an hour... oh my, that is HARD. I loved the bus. My daughter watched it with me, and said The girl who made the bus reminds of you. ha ha ha of course because I am a Christy wanna be
Posted by: Christine | June 27, 2012 at 10:36 AM
My kids and I just finished watching together, and they want YOUR playhouse! You made a funland! :) Hey, it's TV, though, not reality. We're unanimous...as my youngest said, "Messy IS crafty!" So there. How much fun!
Posted by: Jen | June 27, 2012 at 10:27 AM
The only reason I tuned in last night was because I saw you were on! Wanted to see your crafty brilliance in action ... and I wasn't disappointed! Decoupage? Wow, girl ... that was so ambitious ... and so YOU! Completely LOVED your school bus inspiration ... those pesky doors, the wheel detail ... and your use of school supplies ... all of it VERY creative! I was so impressed with all your interior details and your focus on the 'function' of the playhouse. Your's was so much more than a cute decoration! I agree completely with Rutie ... they should have let the kiddo's choose the winner!
You'll always be the winner in MY book!! xoxox
Posted by: Colette | June 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM
you were robbed! yours was much more fun and playful! they should have let the kids pick which one they would have wanted to play in! :)
Posted by: gretchen | June 27, 2012 at 08:51 AM
You did amazing!!!! Was rooting for you all the way! What a fun show!
Posted by: Joanne Keminen | June 27, 2012 at 08:43 AM
darn. i missed it. does anyone know if they will rerun the show. fay
Posted by: fay copeland | June 27, 2012 at 08:37 AM
I loved your tote bag idea. I don't know the rules of the competition but I didn't think it was fair the lady that didn't complete her item was allowed to even advance to the next round. While the school house on the outside was good it was boring on the inside. I loved all the activities you had for the kids to do with your school bus. In the judge's eyes you may not have won, but I think you did a great job.
Posted by: D | June 27, 2012 at 08:12 AM
FANTABULOUS tote & playbus you created, you're a winner to me! you've got so many ideas & skills, and i thank you much for all that you share, blest be :)
Posted by: donnalee | June 27, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Just wanted to let you know it was awesome to see you on Craft Wars yesterday! You rocked that school bus! So fun and cute! I loved the whimsy look of it!
Posted by: Kellydeal.blogspot.com | June 27, 2012 at 08:11 AM
LOVED what you made! The judges had a tough job, as all three (six) of you were amazingly, inspirationally creative and talented. I hope there's a redemption episode so you can be back and win!
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | June 27, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Girl you were so robbed you totally WON that! Your play house so rocked I wanted to go play in it just sayin. I'm sending you 10,000 hugs sorry I don't have $10,000.00 to give lol :)Have a great day!
Posted by: J. Moon | June 27, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Great work on the show Christy! Loved that you took your passion onto the show and used it in the challenges!! I'm not surprised that they selected you for the first episode, you have a wonderful creative presence!!!
Posted by: Theresa | June 27, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Watched the show last night, it was awesome to watch you and Ben create, sorry you didn't win the $$ - I felt like your playhouse had a lot more interactive options for the kids. Anyway, you're a winner to me!
Posted by: Donna L | June 27, 2012 at 07:03 AM