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Friday, December 9, 2011

My 'Canadian award winning' pallet board sofa... really!


"Hello, Donna speaking..."

"Hi Donna! This is Cheryl from Earth Day Canada's Upcycling Challenge..."

Poor Cheryl didn't have to say another word. For this is where I got POSITIVELY GIDDY.



You see, in late summer I entered this Canadian challenge / contest where you submitted something you made from nothing. (I have a few of those...)

And I knew the winner would be notified on December 7th.

And then the phone rang on December 7th.


Cheryl really didn't get a word in edgewise after I knew it was her. I don't even remember what I rambled on about but it had something to do with my most heartfelt dire absolute NEED for what I won.

Oh my word... I lost my cordless drill and driver kit about a year ago after major renovations did it in. I have a cordless drill, but not one with a chuck like this one. Welcome Panasonic! Can't wait to add you to my little collection. :)

No worries, when it comes, I'll show you why I wanted it and what it's all about. This sweet thing comes with two lithium batteries to boot! (only the best) And it's black... ooooo... pretty!

So what did I submit for the win?

My pallet sofa won "The Most Inventive" category!

Some Canada wide publicity will be part of this win as well.
Last year's project got published in a magazine!



Pallet sofa reveal

Pallet sofa build


I'm so proud of my little girl. :)


I'd like to thank (the academy) Cheryl from Earth Day Canada, 

and friend Barbara, for it's on Barbara's beautiful blog that I saw the contest! Just goes to the prove how powerful social media really is and how vital it was I followed Hodge Podge. :)


Award winning builder here... who knew. :)

Keep cranking out those one of a kinds, friends. You never know...




Another crazy idea by Funky Junk Interiors at 9:55 AM
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  1. Donna, you are so very creative. This looks great. 1st place worthy indeed! Great job!

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  2. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.

    Love the sofa.

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  3. Congratulations, Donna! Well-deserved!

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  4. Congrats!!!!! You are soooo deserving.

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  5. Congrats!!! It definitely is a spectacular piece.

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  6. You certainly deserve to win. You are very Creative and Work hard!

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  7. Congrats!!!! I'm not surprised though, that sofa is awesome!!!! :)

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  8. Congratulations!!! The things you put together and create are always unique and cool! Love your blog; one of my favorites!

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  9. Way to go!!! love the sofa...

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  10. Awesome! Gotta love those pallets.I saw another idea the other day for pallets and I am amazed what you can make with them~Cheers Kim

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  11. Congratulations!!!!! :) I love your pallet sofa!

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  12. Congratulations to a gal who has more creative ideas than I have ever seen in one person!! You deserve this award and MANY more!!

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  13. Congratulations! Can't wait to see the new toy. Have a great weekend.

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  15. Congratulations! I loved the pallet sofa the moment you posted it. You rock!

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  17. Wow you are a WINNER!! Really! Congrats on getting the recognition outside of blogland,its gotta feel great!!

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  18. Congrats Donna!

    Loved this Pallet Couch...you deserve to win...and could most definitely use the drill!

    Can't wait to see all you put together now.

    Pat

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  20. That's fabulous! Congrats on a great job. But then we knew how creative and awesome you are. Now all of Canada will know.

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  21. How awesome! You are so talented, and it's great that even more People will get to see it now.

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  22. Congratulations!! Awesome news!! Very deserving win!
    Jane

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  23. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wonderful things come from Canada!! *wink, wink*

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  24. Yay you! Congratulations...it is well deserved. So proud and happy for you.

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  25. Congrats Donna! You SO deserve to win!

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  26. Hey thanks for the shout-out! Glad you won! Couldn't of gone to a more deserving person!

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  27. Congratulations, you certainly deserve it and please do a post on the new drill so I know whether or not this is the one I want to get.

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  29. Hey Donna - congrats! Hope you're enjoying the holiday season. :-)

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  30. Well deserved. This was a lovely project. It is ideas like this that keep me coming back to your blog.

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  31. Congratulations, Donna! That new driver is going to rock and will help you create even more awesome projects.

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  32. Congratulations! I can't think of anyone who can compete with you for inventive thinking! ~ Maureen

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  33. That's just amazing! Such a talented lady! I love your creative and adventurous spirit! Congratulations!

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  34. Is this part of the "things come in threes?" that I told you about, eh? What is a good Canadian yell? We are so proud of you. I don't know the difference between and chuck and a collet, so I only used my mini dremel once. Plan your outfit if they want to film you! This is a good birthday present for me. Ann

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  35. Wow, congratulations! You totally deserved that win! :)

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  36. CONGRATULATIONS, you deserve the prize!!

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  37. Congrats! And a new toy to boot, can't wait to see what you will create with it!

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  38. This is very cool. Congratulations on the win!

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  39. Congratulations Donna!! I knew you were wanting a new drill & they don't get any better than FREE! Can't wait to here your review on this one when you get it. How exciting!!

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  40. Congratulations, Donna! We can bet that you'll put that prize to excellent use and we'll all benefit from being able to gawk at your lovely creations! I just love that you won this from Upcycling!!

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  41. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I Can't think of anyone who deserves it more!!!

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  42. Congrats, Donna! Your sofa design certainly was inventive and worthy of a win!

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  44. Caught my "Canadian" eye with the title of the post! Congratulations!!! It is a beaut, and well deserving of the win!

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  45. Awesome Donna, you definitely deserved to win! So happy for you and what a great prize.

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  46. congrats to you - you actually deserve to win in all the categories! but I suppose one shouldn't be greedy...all the best to you!

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  47. Congratulations Donna, you do rock lady and you inspire me! Way to go girl!!

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  48. P.S. love the lil' Santa hat on your blog header LOL!

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  50. My congratulations, Donna. I am sooo happy that awesome prize went to someone who actually knows what to do with it!! Really, it would seem that your whole post re: your home Christmas tour could have won every category in this latest contest. One talented, creative, and inspired lady who let's nothing get in her way. We are very proud to be reading your blog. Linda S. in NE

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  51. Congratulations! I started following your blog around the time you made this sofa! Love it! So happy for your win and your new title.;-)

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  52. Congratulations! that's awesome!!
    Debbie

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  53. Donna ... Congratulations ... it does not surprise me that you won with that bench. Everything you do is so inventive; well done; beautifully photographed and great tutorials. You work hard and deserve to win.
    Christmas Blessings. Audrey Z. at Timeless Treasures.

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  54. Congratulations! SO well deserved!
    I just read one of your posts from last year, about getting through tough times..very nice to stumble upon at this time in my life. Thanks!
    I love your starry theme around your house, and I want to copy your twig garland, but patience is an ingrediens hard to find at the moment. I adore your charming style. Have a wonderful Christmastime, hugs, M

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  55. WEll D E S E R V E D! Donna!...You rock girl!.....hey no shock to those of us here! So happy for you Donna!

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  56. Woo Hoo! Congrats!! It is beautiful and earth friendly. What a lovely combination!

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  57. Way to go! Well deserved! Who else should have won!
    You go woman, GRRRRRL POWER! (and cordless too)

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  58. Congrats Hun!! That is super news and that drill is awesome!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  59. Congratulations! Well deserved! Imaginative, fun and cute - you and the sofa!!!!

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  61. You are so amazing! This sofa is incredible! I am sad now that I always make the delivery guy take my pallets away!

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  62. I can feel the JOY from here! Congratulations!

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  64. You knocked it out of the park!! Congratulations on a well deserved win!!!
    *hug*deb

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  65. Your project is fab and so is this write-up. Thanks for sharing your work of art with the world [it was a pallet!!!]

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  66. That is super cute! Great job!!

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  67. CONGRATULATION! You are SO inspiring I love your creativity...I hope to try one or two projects soon.

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