Phew! The contestants and their Star partners really set the bar high this week with their Round 1 projects. Almost every one of you commented about how hard it was to choose only three favorites and we felt that pain right along with you! We know that you're not really here to read lots of mumbo jumbo from us, so let's get to those results, shall we?
And the Winner of Round 1 is…
1. Karianne {Thistlewood Farms} & Whitney and Ashley {Shanty 2 Chic}
Bicycle Wheel Clock
We loved this project and think it was executed so well! Nice work Karianne!! Can't wait to see what you'll come up with for Round 2.
Let's see who else made it to Round 2…
2. Sarah {While They Snooze} & Sarah {Thrifty Decor Chick}
Trash Pile Made Trendy Table
3. Sarah {Sarah M. Dorsey Designs} & Brooke {All Things Thrifty}
Statement Piece Light Fixture
4. Amanda {Love and Renovations} and Beckie {Infarrantly Creative}
Televison Stand Upcycled to a Bar
5. Jane {Life, Crafts & Whatever} & Jamielyn {I Heart Naptime}
Tin Tile Mirror
6. Melissa {5 foot 12 Creations} & Sherry {Young House Love}
Lab Station Turned Dining Room Buffet
7. Nancy {Owen's Olivia} & Kari {Ucreate}
Dresser Turned Modern Sandbox
8. Ann Marie {White House, Black Shutters} & Shaunna {Perfectly Imperfect}
Floor Board Kitchen Island
9. Janel {Nellie Bellie} & Brittany {Pretty Handy Girl}
Frumpy to On Fire, Fireplace
We're so sorry to say goodbye to the following three contestants! Boo, we hate this part. Thanks for all your hard work and excellent projects this week, girls!
10. Jourdan and Ashley {Little Yellow Barn} & Beth {Home Stories A to Z}
Man Chairs
11. Jessica {Mad in Crafts} & Mandi {Vintage Revivals}
Vertical Blinds Headboard
12. Nat and Holly {My Sisters Suitcase} and Jane {Tatertots & Jello}
Little League Lounger
To keep things legit, here are the official results!
I'm sure she doesn't need a reminder, but here's what Karianne won this week!
Round 1 Prize Package: $50 worth of 31 Gifts products $60 worth of Twysted Yarn products $70 of Henle Headbands products $100 Blog Re-design from 733 Design (who designed all the CWTS logos!) Project featured by HomeTalk We also want to thank Homes.com for being the Official Grand Sponsor of Creating with the Stars!
Congratulations to the nine moving on! You have your work cut out for you, for sure! Next week's theme is KNOCKOFF!
The winner of Round 2 will win the following AWESOME prizes: (to see the entire prize package, click here)
The Week 2 Winner will receive: $100 Gift Card to Royal Design Studio A pair of $120 Robert Allen pillows from Chic Decor Pillows Project featured by HomeTalk
Voting for Round 2 will begin on Monday, March 18th at 12 AM EST. Don't forget that you can link up your favorite upcycle through this Friday at 10 PM EST right here for the chance to win prizes and be featured here on EC2!
Finally, we're super excited because: 1. Tomorrow we'll be sharing Karianne's tutorial for her awesome bike clock. 2. On Friday you'll get to see how Sarah put together that amazing trendy tire table and, 3. Saturday, Sarah will be giving us the step-by-step process behind that insane light fixture!
Be sure to come on back for loads of inspiration starting tomorrow!!