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DIY Wedding Crafts Contest Winner and Finalists
Story by missbatch
Published on November 4, 2009 in Etsy News 		Photo by

fernanimals

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Thanks to all who entered and voted in the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest with Etsy and Martha Stewart Weddings. 

After carefully reviewing more than 3200 beautiful entries, a panel of judges from both Etsy Admin and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings completed a secret ballot judging to select one winner and an additional 19 finalists. The winner and finalists are featured in an exclusive slideshow on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Congratulations to The DIY Wedding Crafts Contest winner, Ashley Anna Brown from fernanimals.etsy.com with her patchwork bird toppers, as seen above.

However, choosing a winner was no easy feat! Here are but a few of the talented finalists.

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Better Together Wedding Topper by lollipopworkshop.etsy.com

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Handmade Felt Bouquet by nestings.etsy.com 

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Wedding Sixpence Book by sweetscarlett.etsy.com

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Bird House Boutonniere by HeartFelted.etsy.com

 

To see entries from the rest of the finalists, check out the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest slideshow on Martha Stewart Weddings. Thanks again to all who participated!

 

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Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. soule

Beautiful! Congrats to everyone!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. SewnNatural

Wow! Congratulations to fernanimals for a charming, rustic and altogether sweet and original topper. Perfect for a wedding anytime (and since I've already had mine, maybe a birthday anniversary cake topper too!)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2 p.m. PetalMix

Congrats everyone!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. seababejewelry

I love the fingerprint and leaf textured rings!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. bidesign

woooow. all of them super.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:05 p.m. PoPkO

gorgeous! congratulations to everyone!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:07 p.m. beautifulbridget

Yay! Congratulations!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Congratulations to the winners!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. VeraVague

such talent! loverly.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. amysfunkyfibers

Love the love birds, great selections!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. humblebea

Great choices! Congrats to all of the winners! (-:

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:13 p.m. betsy3

Congrats!!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. nonchaloir

Absolutely beautiful things! Lovely!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. CristinaRTC

Congratulations to all!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

All are simply gorgeous! That fingerprint ring is amazing!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. SewCupcake

I love the birds great fabrics and textures used!!
Many other great items too I like those little owls!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. EdensWake

Congrats - fabulous choice for a winner! :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. sherrytruitt

They're all just beautiful.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. kissadesign

Congrats Ashley and everyone! So exciting!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. sherrytruitt

They are all simply lovely.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. lovelygifts

Congratulations to all!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. sherrytruitt

they are all simply lovely.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. JourneyDesigns

congrats! Love the birds and the felt boquet is awesome!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. MercuryJane

Congratulation to all! Looking at these make me want a wedding do-over!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:29 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

A big congratulations to the winner and the finalists! :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. lilyja

Wonderful items! Congrats!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. lilyja

Wonderful items!! Congrats!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. MrsLaura30

Congratulation! All of your items are awesome!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. paramountvintage

all of the wedding toppers are amazing. so creative!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. kidgiddy

I'm wanting a wedding do over too! I loved my wedding though - but this makes me want to add more to it!!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. kidgiddy

and makes me want to try my hand at some wedding gifts and items!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. FrillyButts

So freakin cute! Congrats!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. 3squares

a wonderful collection of inventive items. congrats to all!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. 3squares

a wonderful collection of inventive items. congrats to all!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. BululuStudio

OMG! This is super cute. Good job and congrats on that.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. bylynnkrestel

wow - congrats!! to all!!
looks like there are lots of winners here!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. pinkpan

I had such a hard time deciding between the cake toppers... and these were my fav!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. beezmiller

Congrats to everyone! very nice stuff!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. ArtisticIntentions

Beautiful wedding items! I love, love, love the fingerprint ring!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:27 p.m. KarKarStyle

so sweet and lovely...

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Congrats to everyone, very talented and creative people on etsy.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 4:56 p.m. craftpile

heart is pounding...talented people.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. AngelEden

Wow what lovely items, congrats everyone

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. AMIdesigns

Congratulations to the winner - amazing work from everyone

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. AMIdesigns

Congratulations, amazing work!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. Tias

This is all so gorgeous! Where was Etsy when I was getting married?!?!?

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. Tias

This is all so gorgeous! Where was Etsy when I was getting married?!?!?

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. LadyLuLus

Such lovely items!!!!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. ScribbleShop

Oh my gosh, the wedding cake topper is FAB! Congratulations to all!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. shizendesigns

I love the birdie couple!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. shizendesigns

I love the birds!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. shizendesigns

I love the birds!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. wristielove

congratulation everyone! cute little toppers!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:42 p.m. thebestvintage

Congratulations...
beautiful job!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. sugarraindrops

Congratulations to everyone
~wow~
I love every thing here!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. dharma8designs

Absolutely wonderful wedding props!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. gemmawithag

These are all beautiful but I LOVE those birds! Makes me want to get married so I have an excuse to buy them!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 5:58 p.m. whyte

Remarkable work by everyone, I can see why it was so difficult to select one from 3200! Congrats to Ashley and all the finalists!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. recycledwares

how adorable. love all the entries and the top 20. the pics look great on martha stewart's website. wishing good sales to everyone.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. ellabellamay

Beautiful! Congratulations to all!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. Morado

This is wonderful! congrats fernanimal!
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Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. RedorGrayArt

such lovely creations

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. tascha

Awwww those are all so cute! I love the red felt roses!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. SeaFindDesigns

Congrats to all!! Truly deserved!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. voleurdebijoux

Congrats!! love it all!! :)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:49 p.m. twolefthands

Congratulations everyone! Excellant and unique! Very well desrved!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. twolefthands

Congratulations everyone! Excellant and unique items! Very well deserved!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 6:57 p.m. EvenAndy

Congrats to all!!! These were very cute and different wedding crafts. I loved them all:)

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. rebeccashepherd

MOST excellent. I love to see all this wedding bliss, keep on creating and using cool folks as a muse.....

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. HelloVictory

Well chosen and deserved! Those birds are precious.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. PipocaHandmade

Such great entries! They are all wonderful!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:34 p.m. visionquest

EXCELLENT!!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. visionquest

Excellent!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. odiliafu

Lovely, cute, and so beautiful!! Congrats! Love them all.

Nov. 4, 2009 at 9:14 p.m. lealerjcreates

Congratulations to all. Such beautiful items!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. theaxx

very inspiring collection of artsy yumminess!!
thanks

thea.
xx

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Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:39 p.m. EmiciBridal

Congratulations Fernanimals, your little birdies are so sweet and you can see the love that you put into them!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 11:11 p.m. sweettidings

congratulations to all! such beautiful creations!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:14 a.m. Iammie

Congratulations!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:10 a.m. bethanylorelle

Congrats! What a lovely idea!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:56 a.m. JetWhitePonytail

Makes me want to get married!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:33 a.m. Jewelles

congrats to all the winners!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3 a.m. RedFenyx

Lovely artists

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:20 a.m. spacejam

congrats!! great items

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:06 a.m. ilovehearts

I am making love heart favours for my sister's wedding. I love weddings...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:07 a.m. ilovehearts

I am making love heart favours for my sister's wedding. I love weddings...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:08 a.m. PomLove

ooooh, lovely! congratulations:)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 8:03 a.m. shellsherree

All beautiful, and special huge Congratulations to Ashley! I adore her Fern Animals {have a couple myself} ~ she's talented and a sweetheart.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 8:04 a.m. shellsherree

All lovely, and special Congratulations to Ashley! I love her Fern Animals {have a couple} ~ she's very talented.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:06 a.m. cassidycay

Congrats everyone! What beautiful items!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:37 a.m. slipshodsally

ahhh, I wish I had know about etsy when I was married! cute toppers!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:38 a.m. slipshodsally

ahhh, if only I had know of etsy before I had been married! the toppers are so cute!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. slipshodsally

cute toppers...love the wool

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:17 a.m. vivikas

Congrats Ashley!!! n_n

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. bunnywithatoolbelt

I love that little birdhouse bouttoniere--great idea!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:46 a.m. littleloveblue

congrats:)

i absolutely love little pink house also!!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. aimeesarmoire

Congrats to all of the contestants, and all of the happy couples who'll be using these ideas!!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. StudioCherie

Congrats to the winners. What a lovely bunch!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. HerRoyalFatness

So wonderful, I love the better together wedding cake topper! Wish I would have had it for my wedding!!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. capitolagirl

Congratulations to all the winners!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. capitolagirl

Congrats to all the winners!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. OhFaro

How Fun! I love Etsy Weddings and I really love etsy Brides!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. jewelrybyjackie

Congrats to everyone! Everything is just lovely.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. indobaytextiles

So very sweet! Congratulations to all!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:31 p.m. underoakstudios

Yay! What great stuff. Nice work everybody!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. girlgolite

incredibly talented, creative and inspiring!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. CLineCreations

Those bird toppers are so charming. Congrats to fernanimals & the finalists!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. CLineCreations

Those bird toppers are so charming. Congrats to fernanimals & the finalists!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. CLineCreations

Oops sorry for the double post...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. tinyhearts

THANKS! I was trying to put off the pressure to get married in my head, and this isn't helping! beautiful finds!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. SweetwaterGifts

Congratulations everyone - the items are all beautiful.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:33 p.m. AmoreBride

Congrats to all!! The birdhouse boutonnierre is so unique!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. AmoreBride

Congrats to all! The birdhouse boutonnierre is so unique!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. reworkedart

i'm in love with those sweet little birds!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:21 p.m. crystalpeacestudio

Very, very nice. Congratulations! :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 11:12 p.m. StitchnStudio

Just beautiful. Makes me wish I could do it all again.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 11:38 p.m. rosebudshome

I love them all.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 1:24 a.m. Earmark

how exciting! Congratulations!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 3:44 a.m. LittleWhiteDresser

Wow!!! amazing weddings items!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. jurgitahandmade

congrats !!!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:56 a.m. sage12888

WoW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 10:46 a.m. worksandfinds

Great selection. Congrats to all.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. Waterrose

Beautiful choices!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EpicBones

CUTE!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 1:32 a.m. reneevintagedesigns

Congratulations to the winners! I hope this opens many doors for you.

Nov. 7, 2009 at 6:45 a.m. ANANEE

lovelyy itemss!!!!!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:55 a.m. mgilinfo

Cute! love it.

Nov. 8, 2009 at 9:54 a.m. OrdinaryMommy

Delightful!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 11:57 a.m. littlemoandfriends

love the fingerprint ring, what a beautiful idea!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 11:57 a.m. littlemoandfriends

love the fingerprint ring, what a beautiful idea!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. littlemoandfriends

love the fingerprint ring, what a beautiful idea!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. bazketmakr

so beautiful! Thanks for posting it, it makes me want to get married all over again!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. kirevi8

wow.love the red felt roses bouquet.beautiful!!

Nov. 10, 2009 at 8:13 a.m. verityunmondoaparte

wonderful, very very cute items!!!

Nov. 10, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. Simag

Congratulations everyone!!! B E A U T I F U L work!

Nov. 10, 2009 at 8:22 p.m. littlepumpkincrafts

Were was ETSY 5 years ago when I got married! Such great stuff.

Nov. 10, 2009 at 11:02 p.m. fortheloveoflavender

Congratulations to everyone beautiful work! I love the creativity!

Nov. 11, 2009 at 5:48 a.m. ImJewelee

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
♥ Julee

Nov. 11, 2009 at 5:49 a.m. ImJewelee

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
♥ Julee

Nov. 11, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. UniquelyFelt

Congrats to all! Beautiful and amazing work!

Nov. 11, 2009 at 6:37 p.m. smilingbluedog

Beautiful works! Congratulations!
I'm so glad I'm already married...
I could never choose between some of these
awesome items!

Nov. 11, 2009 at 7:29 p.m. SleipnirDesigns

That sixpence book is wonderful, great work, all of it!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 6:49 p.m. southernladysvintage

Congratulations!!! Love all of the creations featured here!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:19 a.m. HappyHector

Just beautiful, so inspiring. THANK YOU

Nov. 20, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. ekay

Beautiful.
Congratulations.

Nov. 26, 2009 at 11:56 p.m. bedouin

very sweet ~ congratulations

Nov. 30, 2009 at 10:04 a.m. ricerafferty

I love the hand felted wedding bouquet. Visit my shop http://ricerafferty.etsy.com for anyone interested in bridesmaid hair accessories.

Dec. 1, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. birdiehandmade

I almost wish I could get married again - of course to the same wonderful man I am already married to!

Dec. 12, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. teawithmilk

Such originality and talents. I adored the black and white paper wedding cake centerpiece with hearts and flowers from ETSY's: theredzinnia. It was sweet, elegant and eye catching.

Jan. 21, 2010 at 8:57 a.m. PattiTrostle

Beautiful and inspiring!

Jan. 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. sunflowervalley

they are so cute

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