Hello.
Christmas is so predictable isn’t it? It’s the same day every year, relatives you haven’t seen for 12 mths appear and we shop in that time-honoured mad panic where good intentions give way to indifference as to whether Uncle Alan will really appreciate that travel coffee mug when he never ventures beyond the local bingo hall.
So we’re running a competition that will put a stop to all that. Sort of.
Upcycle Christmas is a competition for people to take second hand / charity stuff and make it into something ‘new’ and desirable to be sold at an online auction starting on the 7th December. All proceeds from the auction will go to Sue Ryder Care, the healthcare charity, our partners on the project.
The first 200 entrants can claim five items from participating Sue Ryder Care stores. Claim your charity stuff if you haven’t already by getting a ticket and taking it to a participating store (you have to have a Folksy account and include your username when you take your ticket).
UPDATE: Just to be absolutely clear you do not need to use Sue Ryder Care stock to make things with. A lot of people seems to have assumed that you did. And we’re sorry if you don’t live near one of the 14 participating stores but feel free to ask on the forums if someone else will go to a local store for you and post the stuff on
Entries will be judged on the following criteria and a winner will be awarded in the following ‘categories’:
- 1. most innovative piece
- 2. quality of craft work / ‘craftsmanship’
- 3. best use of materials
- 4. ‘appeal’ which kinda means playfulness / fun
- 5. people’s choice – your favourite items as chosen by number of favourites the item receives on Folksy!
There will be a winner chosen from each of the categories. Winners get to showcase their portfolio in the Sue Ryder Care Camden store for one month from the middle of Jan to the middle of Feb in a specially constructed Folksy set. This store is being refurbished over Christmas and will come back in the New Year as a wonderful space to exhibit your work.
We have two three four judges who will be picking winners:
- The first is Wayne Hemingway MBE, who’s been at the forefront of British design for yonks, initially with Red or Dead and now moving into architecture and built environment (inc. sheds!). He was also instrumental in educating all of us daily with his slot on The Big Breakfast (you can see him on the penultimate show on this youtube clip).
- The second Louise Roe, the fashion journalist and ex BBC Clothes Show presenter who now guests on programmes like Britain’s Next Top Model. She’s like Mrs F.A.S.H.I.O.N. Follow Louise on twitter @louiseroe
- The third is India Knight (wikipedia), the columnist, champion of craft and making, and author of amongst other things The Thrift Book: How to Live Well and Spend Less (Foyles :: Amazon), one of the bibles here at Folksy Towers and core to the idea of Upcycling Christmas. Follow India on twitter @Indiaknight
- Lastly, we have Antoni and Alison the very fashionable fashion designers who ran away with rave reviews from this year’s London Fashion Week.
my entry is in my shop now : a pretty lilac and lace mini punkah
http://www.folksy.com/items/76860-Upcycle-Christmas-pretty-mini-punkah
my entry is in my shop now : a pretty lilac and lace mini punkah
Hi Andy Nak, many thanks for your lovely comment about my first entry. I am really enjoying having the opportunity to use my skills to help, hope I raise some money for you in the auction.
I spoke to the Knottingley branch today and they told me to check if the Driffield branch was participating, so my partner phoned them and they are going through the process to be involved. Good news for anyone in East Yorkshire/Hull area
Well done Folksy and Sue Ryder peeps, this is a fab idea! It’s really got my creative juices flowing and all for such a great cause. VERY excited!
Time to check out my local charity shops and my salvaged bits and pieces. Good luck to everyone.
Hello – I’ve just uploaded my Sue Ryder up-cycle piece/s… afraid I’ve no idea whether I’ve done it right. Wasn’t sure what to put for price as I was under the impression proceeds will go to Sue Ryder charity so I put what I would sell them for but they might not make that in auction, which is OK too. this is their link
http://www.folksy.com/items/78445-Sue-Ryder-Charity-Shop-Orphans
The staff in the Camden store were so lovely and friendly and enthusiastic! I hope you all had such good service.
Camden shop staff were very nice and extremely helpful!
Hi folksy people. Love this as an idea, as all my work is upcycled, can I use second hand items that I have collected over the years and second hand findings, I’ve started making but need to check this before listing.
Hi Corrie. Yes, that’s fine. As long as they’re second hand.
very late to the party, but love the idea of this comp. so will be doing my best to take part.
Great idea!
Is it supposed to be Manchester based cos all a us up in central and northern Scotland would love to be part of this too. I will walk to my local shop or use my own stuff (as it says!) but I will feel a little left out and sad not to be part of this goodie bag?! CRAFT ON EVERYONE!!!!!:-)
OK, I’ve finally got some headspace to think about this! I’m going to make a small stained glass panel – and most of the glass will be upcycled – i.e. kiln-flattened bottles and glasses…plus some window glass that has been rescued – but the lead holding it all together will be new. That’s ok isn’t it? Thanks
That is best time to raise money and I love bringing old things to life! I am in!
Have a problem….how do I withdraw from the competition ?? I have just found out I must be out of the country when the items are to be posted.Family problems. I don’t want to let anyone down. I haven’t put my item online yet but need to withdraw my name
Just entered! Hope you like…
http://www.folksy.com/items/88478-D-colletage-Headband
xxx
@Shabby Neesey – we’ll email you to see if there’s anything we can do to help.
Hi, I’ve just collected my materials from Sue Ryder Camden, they are all lovely, helpful people. But they are a bit confused by the closing dates for collecting materials, the guidance here says 30th November, but the Camden people thought it had finished end of October! Might need to take this with you if you are planning a trip to the Camden store. x
I know what I’m making! but using fabrics from the local Salvation Army shop, as not near one of the sueryder shops.
Would love to see Mr Hemmingway in the flesh, there was a time (in my youth) when all I wanted was Red or Dead clothes, ah I remember that tiny sheath silver dress that would now only fit one leg! Kx
OK here is my entry…
http://www.folksy.com/items/93482
what do you think? Kx
I just uploaded my entry http://www.folksy.com/items/125482–Buttons-Storage-Box-for-Ribbons-SueRyder-Upcycle-Xmas?shop=yes
Hope you like!
Getting quite exited about the auction – I’ve spotted a couple of things I’d like to bid on but how exactly will it work?Anyway, here’s my entry – please take a peek!
http://www.folksy.com/items/104986–SUERYDER-FRAMED-FABRIC-COLLAGE?shop=yes
I have a couple questions.
Do you need to have a Folksy shop?
How do you submit your items?
Indiesmiles would love to work with Folksy shops!
Check out our worldwide contest, open to all!!
http://www.indiesmiles.com/shoppers-cartoon-contest/http:
I have a couple questions.
Do you need to have a Folksy shop?
How do you submit your items?
Indiesmiles would love to work with Folksy shops!
Check out our worldwide contest, open to all!!
http://www.indiesmiles.com/shoppers-cartoon-contest/http:
Just listed my entry, an accordion photo book:
http://www.folksy.com/items/128138-Accordion-Photo-Book?shop=yes
Ohhh, sounds so delightful! Sadly I will not be able to participate as I am across the pond, state side. Best to all of you who will be joining in the fun! May the best re-junker win!!
What fun I have had making something completely new and different..My box frame is nearly finished ,tell me what you think.http://feythcrafts.blogspot.com/
Hi, Can anyone tell me why my posting doesn’t read “This item is in the Upcycle Competition and is not for sale at this moment” I’ve put 0 in the price box and stuff but it still doesn’t appear, what should I co?………..
Ignore the previous query, just worked it out doh!!
I have finished and listed. http://www.folksy.com/items/144834-Peasant-Skirt?shop=yes
Can we confirmation that the deadline has passed, please ?
Im gutted..got burgled this week..computer and camera stolen.I couldnt take photos or list my item..such is life:(
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
To all of you that have taken part we hope youve had fun!! Everyone at Sue Ryder Care loves the pieces youve submitted and a few of us have already bid today.
One last favour from you though… can you please forward the link to as many of your friends and family as possible… the hard work has been done but we want as many people to see the items as possible and raise as much money as we can to support our doctors, nurses and the people we care for!
LINK:
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/upcyclexmas/
We are already talking about plans for the new year and I look forward to catching up with you folksy folks soon, until then have a brilliant Xmas!!
ps. to those of you I met at the London event, thank you for the warm welcome
Please come along and bid for the submitted items! Right now most of them are not earning as much as whatever was obtained from the stores – so please come to ebay and help the makers earn MORE than the charity shops would have earned otherwise.
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/upcyclexmas/
Great – kinda great topic. I’m going to write about it likewise!
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well done everyone that was involved with the auction. It was great to get involved and help raise money for a excellent charity!
who won the competition in the end? are the winners published somewhere on the folksy site?
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