3/15/11 Update: We’re excited to announce that the Space Craft Contest final judging will be held this Friday, March 18 at Etsy’s headquarters! We have a stellar panel of judges, including:
- Steve Robinson, NASA Astronaut
- Susannah Locke, Popular Science Magazine
- Shaifali Puri, NY Academy of Sciences
- John Matson, Scientific American
- Peter Giles, NYC Center for Space Science Education
- Lee Billings, Science Writer and Editor
- Rob Giampietro, Project Projects Design Studio
- Maria Popova, BrainPickings.org
Our own Alison Feldmann, Matt Stinchcomb and Randy Hunt will also be on the panel representing Etsy. This distinguished group of judges will review the inspired work of the contest finalists and choose the three best in category winners and one grand prize winner. Winning artwork could be sent up into space on board one of NASA’s last Space Shuttle launches!
While we wish that everyone could attend the final judging, due to limited space it will not be open to the public. However, we will be tweeting updates from the event and will announce the winners on Monday, March 21 on the Etsy Blog, as well as photos from the event. Let’s wish our finalists the best of luck. Stay tuned to see the winners!
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12/8/10 Update: Congratulations to the Space Craft Contest finalists! (We are one step closer to crafts in space!) Thanks to everyone who entered and voted, your participation has been truly out-of-this-world. View the finalists here and if you have any questions about the contest, see the FAQs. Stay tuned on the Blog to learn about the final judging event in the new year!
If you’ve ever been inspired by astronauts, black holes and zero gravity, you’re in luck! Etsy is partnering with NASA to host an exciting contest.
After 50 momentous years and over 130 missions to the cosmos, NASA‘s Space Shuttle Program will draw to a close in 2011 as it reaches its long-term goal of completing the International Space Station. To honor the program and celebrate its many accomplishments, we’re calling for designs inspired by NASA, its programs and the wonders of space exploration. Invigorate your inner maker with all that is known (and unknown) about our universe.
So get on board! There are three categories under which to enter your design(s):
- 2D Original Art (painting, drawing, hand-pulled print, mixed media or flat collage)
- 2D Art Reproduction (photographic or computer-generated print)
- 3D Art (any size or material — this includes anything not 2D, wearable art and soft sculpture are acceptable)
With the whole cosmos for inspiration, the contest prizes are beyond stellar:
- Grand Prize Winner (1): The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 Etsy shopping spree and an all-expenses-paid trip with a guest to attend the shuttle launch at Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa, Florida in February as NASA’s VIP guests. Includes a VIP tour.
- Best in Category Winners (3*): Best in Category winners will receive $250 and swag from Etsy and NASA.
*Please note: the Grand Prize winner will be taken out of the running for Best in Category. - Winning designs (or photographs of designs) may even be flown up into space on the shuttle!
To get your intergalactic energy flowing, visit the expansive NASA Image archives for inspiration. The photos and renderings are available to use as part of your designs, but are certainly not required.
The deadline to enter is November 2, 2010. For information on how to enter, judging criteria, official Rules and Regulations, etc., go to the NASA Space Craft Contest site. We apologize in advance that the contest is limited to United States residents only, 18 years and older.
Want to follow the contest? Stay tuned here on the Blog, where we’ll update you as it progresses through various rounds of judging (including your chance to vote!) and on to the final shuttle launch.
Best of luck!
Photos courtesy of NASA Images.
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291 comments
Sign in to add your owndkalvarez says:
What a great opportunity and such a creative partnership!!! Can't wait to see the entries.
1 year ago
NottyPooch says:
Such a fun contest! Too bad it's not for international members. :/
1 year ago
dicopebisuteria says:
wwwoww ! Wonderful oportunity !! I love space ^^
1 year ago
MaMagasin says:
What an amazing competition!
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Hmmm...sounds interesting. I think I have just the thing! Love "recklesseye's" space ship.
1 year ago
BlueRoseRetro says:
I am on a mission to come up with a creative idea!
1 year ago
AWishForYou says:
How Cosmic is that!! I will be interested to see how this wonderful competition will progress. How to choose ?
1 year ago
jewelrybyjackie says:
Sounds like so much fun! Time to get my creative juices flowing!
1 year ago
Colettesboutique says:
wow! It's going to be an interesting challenge. Can't wait to see some of the entries.
1 year ago
dualchocolate says:
Stitching and creating, inspiraring and sharing one star at a time! Cosmic opportunity!!
1 year ago
NaiyaArtBoutique says:
I already have ideas rolling in my head :D
1 year ago
almostsunday says:
This is so awesome!!!
1 year ago
Krystyna81 says:
My husband is an Aersospace Engineer with Lockheed. If I won this, he would be endebted to me forever...oooh now I really want to enter :)
1 year ago
fernfiddlehead says:
One small step for etsy, one giant leap for etsy artists. OK, so that's pretty bad, but I like the sound of this contest. FUN!
1 year ago
CarryTheWord says:
Well, that is out of this world!!
1 year ago
bylynnkrestel says:
i think the sky and space must be most inspirational- cool contest!
1 year ago
GloryBDesign says:
Man oh man! Gonna give away my age here (to those who know their space facts), but John Glenn orbited the earth three times on my third birthday! I thought he did it for me, and had my mom help me write him a letter to thank him! He wrote me back, and I've been a space nut ever since! Since I didn't make it as an astronaut, nothing could make me happier than to have a piece of my work go up in space!
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Just saw the tweet and had to head on over. Very cool! Good luck to those who enter!!
1 year ago
myzoetrope says:
Ohh, this is super-cool!
1 year ago
KimCreative says:
Awesome!!! Better get to work!!!
1 year ago
peonylovespink says:
This will definitely be interesting. What a great opportunity. Thanks etsy!
1 year ago
DecadenceandDecay says:
aww man, the prize isn't going up into space?! Kidding, of course. Those prizes are awesome!
1 year ago
cutiepiecompany says:
Amazing!!
1 year ago
CupcakesandPinups says:
Fun!
1 year ago
Stargazer02 says:
So Cool!!!
1 year ago
amystreasuresattic says:
Just want to make sure... jewelry is in?
1 year ago
nakedvavang says:
uh...BEST CONTEST EVER!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
6catsVintage says:
Wow, interesting and exciting. Can't wait to see the finalist's work.
1 year ago
kodashii88 says:
I....am....drooling...... Space and I go together like owls and hoots.
1 year ago
patchesnthings says:
How exciting!
1 year ago
prendasbyenid says:
This is such a great opportunity!!!
1 year ago
designacrayon says:
Awesome way to combine the power of art with the power of science! As an ETSY seller and a NASA spouse, I will be excited to see all the wonderful entries. Thanks ETSY for supporting space exploration!!
1 year ago
shaylamaddox says:
!!!! :oO
1 year ago
skrocki says:
awesome contest!
1 year ago
Niftic says:
Inspirational! Think I may try to dream something up.
1 year ago
Schmutzerland says:
This is so cool! Oh man I can't wait to enter! I love that shooting star ring!
1 year ago
LuRuUniques says:
Great!!!
1 year ago
darkcycleclothing says:
Just entered! Woo!
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
Once again...I am increadibly disappointed that Etsy have chosen to run a competition where it is only open to US residents. My mind was whirling with a myriad of ideas as its such an inspirational subject...but no, once again you have confirmed that US users are top priority.... I look forward to seeing the entries as I'm sure there will be plenty of wierd and wonderful work, but it will be with a bitter taste in my mouth.
1 year ago
ndnchick says:
Sounds like fun! :)
1 year ago
heidiburton says:
A wee suggestion. Maybe move the 'US residents only' part nearer the top to prevent false over-excitement in non-US residents ;) + :( Contest sounds fantastic though. As far as space exploration is concerned I'll have to make do with throwing an egg cup into the air (& hope it doesn't land on my head).
1 year ago
Dryw says:
As I'm a bit "obsessed" with space I started reading the post and then I saw our necklace in the related items collection! What a nice surprise! Thank you! :) Too bad the contest is only for US residents though.
1 year ago
leannbutler says:
Very exciting! The cosmos are one of my biggest inspirations in many ways.
1 year ago
nadene says:
interesting partnership~ i'll be inspired by my family's life long fascination with astronomy....
1 year ago
Greenerica says:
Neato!
1 year ago
kimmchi says:
WOW, partnering with NASA! It's the big time!
1 year ago
amystreasuresattic says:
seaurchin etsy and NASA are both based in the US, plus NASA is a US government organization. If you think it's so unfair that this contest is for US residents only then you need to do some research and see just what is legally involved in running contests and just why they are limited to specific countries. I've seen plenty of contests run by the BBC that I can't enter, I don't gripe and moan about it because I don't live in the UK. I know it's a legality thing, not a popularity contest, nor are they doing it to snub anyone else. It all boils down to laws.
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Wonderful opportunity. Will check it out.
1 year ago
dirtdancestonewerks says:
Can't wait to see what amazing creations this contest will inspire!
1 year ago
LeafLee says:
o my! I am so entering!
1 year ago
mtnlaurelarts says:
so awesome! the intense vastness of space has always imspired and created wonder, great to have an opportunity to get that out there!
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
I can only imagine what the minds of Etsians will come up with for this contest!
1 year ago
SeraphicDeviltry says:
Such a great contest! I wish good luck to everyone who will participate on this! I love the related items, especially the marble necklace^^ :D
1 year ago
Arctida says:
I'm so sad it is 'US residents only' contest and I cannot be a part of it! But I think I'm gonna make a Space -inspired design anyway even if only to show my support :) Can't wait to see all the wonderful entries!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
What an exciting opportunity! Especially to be partnered with NASA!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
I would have loved to enter this contest but unfortunately I don't live in the US : ( Good luck to those who do enter.
1 year ago
LittleCanaryBird says:
I love this.
1 year ago
LittleCanaryBird says:
Oh but I just read it's US residents only :(
1 year ago
rarebeasts says:
NASA and ETSY two of my faves.
1 year ago
andrea0503 says:
WOW this is truly amazing!! Maybe they should take us to space :D
1 year ago
Balanced says:
I'm so bummed it's only open to US residents.
1 year ago
BellaPuzzlesToo says:
A W E S O M E
1 year ago
knottyandnyce says:
Such a neat contest! I've always been fascinated by space and what NASA is doing. Space has always held such an appeal to me, whether it be gazing into the inky depths of the sky to watch the stars or enthralled by a scientific documentary. Definitely going to watch this contest and dream up my own stellar piece!
1 year ago
sasquatchsara says:
Um, I'm pretty sure this is the best contest in the history of the world.
1 year ago
AudreyGardenLady says:
How cool is that!!!!
1 year ago
minouette says:
Great contest! Sad to hear it is limited to US residents, but I'll post it to the Mad Scientists of Etsy team blog. I'm sure our team will be all over this one.
1 year ago
craftpile says:
Fantastic!!!!! Good luck everyone!
1 year ago
jaja8 says:
this is great!
1 year ago
LadySpleen says:
That is AWESOME!!! I never feel any desire to enter contests but I would LOVE to be a part of this one! My dad works for NASA though, so I'm not eligible to enter. Oh well! I look forward to seeing all the entries! I bet they're gonna ROCK!
1 year ago
ourfrontyard says:
I am so excited!!! I'm gonna do it!! Now the planning stage!! :)
1 year ago
candacejean says:
Absolutely incredible! I've had an idea in mind for months now that would be just perfect for this!
1 year ago
SweetSelections says:
Aw man I'm Canadian :'( I can't wait to see the entries though!
1 year ago
MoonChen says:
Oh my goodness - oh wait, US residents only? I may just kill myself. D:
1 year ago
pocketcarnival says:
Super lame it's only open to US residents.
1 year ago
designbyjeramie says:
Stellar idea! Too bad I'm an Aussie.
1 year ago
Pollyannagrammy says:
What a great idea!
1 year ago
KUKLAstudio says:
I got over excised too. I really wish it was open for international artists! :(
1 year ago
fieldtrip says:
fun contest - excited to see who wins :)
1 year ago
MSunflower says:
Oh my goodness! What a dream it would be to enter my "Hair Map" of the world! I wish it was open internationally too :( Here is the artwork: http://www.etsy.com/listing/23499210/on-sale-three-states-of-being-universal It's all about how every one of us combines to make up this world, even though we each have our own journey...and how every race, nation and religion combine to form this world and possibly even worlds beyond our own... *sigh!*
1 year ago
RenataUniqueGifts says:
What an universal idea!!!
1 year ago
RenataUniqueGifts says:
What an universal idea!
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
loving this. :)
1 year ago
ElfisCreations says:
Wow, - have been a sky-watcher all my life and proud of NASA's achievements. Would love to see my "Galaxy" socks www.etsy.com/listing/49390178/ladies-socks-superwash-wool-hand-knit go up on a lady astronaut's feet! Would even donate them for the honor! But alas, probably just dreaming...
1 year ago
TheoDapore says:
Would this be the first art in space? Better yet release the art into outer space. Dapore art globally collected universally distributed.
1 year ago
PaintedHorse says:
How very, very cool!
1 year ago
Veelana says:
this is beyond awesome. I really wish I was a US resident right now!
1 year ago
blueroompottery says:
How exciting! I love this opportunity. I just listed a piece and can't wait to see all the other entries! Thank you ETSY!
1 year ago
kyleannemetals says:
The rocket ship necklace has to be one of the most amazing things of all time!!!!!!
1 year ago
TheCottageCheese says:
WOW! This is too cool :)
1 year ago
BackyardBrand says:
I understand that one may not enter a single listing in more than one contest category. Still, the rules seem ambiguous regarding number of entries allowed per category... Am I correct in reading it that only one listing per category is allowed? Or may one enter multiple listings per category? Chime in anyone... Best Regards, The Backyard Harmonica Teacher
1 year ago
thechicpea says:
way to go NASA! whatta crazy contest idea!
1 year ago
netteblo says:
This is so awesome...after retiring from the military my father gave most of his life to a second career with NASA in Mississippi where they tested shuttle engines for...the obvious...space shuttles. My father was a Computer Systems Analyst and worked almost twenty years at night. He was given the priviledge of accompanying one of the shuttle engines (riding in the 18 wheeler truck driving it) to NASA @ Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I believe that was probably the highlight of his career. Once he had associates that he communicated with on a daily basis, that were based in California, come to Mississippi for a visit. I had the priviledge of cooking a meal for them. I prepared Gulf Coast Flounder Stuffed with a Crabmeat Dressing as the Entree. One of the associates, when he returned to California, sent out radio signals anouncing in space, that Annette Blocker was the "BEST COOK IN THE WORLD" and it is still out there bouncing around somewhere...so I will not be surprised if, when we are first contacted by an alien species, if they don't come looking for me to cook for the *smile*...it would be awesome to add a painting of my father in his NASA cap sitting at his computer, to the stuff floating around in space via this competition!!!!!!!! Cool...very cool thing!!!!
1 year ago
craftymcgee says:
This is a fantastic contest! I must enter!!
1 year ago
MetroGypsy says:
WOW!!! Amazing! So inspiring! Off to start mine right NOW!
1 year ago
craftymcgee says:
Hey Backyard Brand - I'm wondering that too. I have several ideas, some of them would be in the same category. Any clarification, admins?
1 year ago
SnazzieBusiness says:
Hmmm. Now if I can just find a place to warehouse my life sized knitted space shuttle and paper machet astronauts from upcycled flea market magazines while I work on it I'll be in business.
1 year ago
MetroGypsy says:
Again: YES!!
1 year ago
rkdsign88 says:
I wish I'm a US resident :( Good luck everyone!
1 year ago
OpusMuse says:
So inspirational. Too bad it's not open to non US resident :( Best of luck to all!
1 year ago
littlemissswan says:
Is there any way us Non-US residents can enter, and just not win the main prize? An etsy voucher would work anywhere wouldn't it??
1 year ago
phatglass says:
You guys "Rock my World!"....(and my space)
1 year ago
Krystyna81 says:
GloryBDesign your story made me smile :)
1 year ago
sparrowsalvage says:
Ah, I was looking for that old wooden spoon- open to US residents only. Like littlemissswan says, etsy vouchers work anywhere. great contest though.
1 year ago
camamiel says:
I can´t participate because I´m Spanish but this challenge is really amazing!
1 year ago
ShinyRabbit says:
same here - its just getting old that these things are offered in an international forum yet not to all users of the site. Personally, I would fly to the US out of my own cash if I won... surely you guys can work out something so we feel like a part of your community too!
1 year ago
ShinyRabbit says:
to amy: thanks - now I feel like less a part of the etsy community. And to add, there are international comps - the prizes just need to be suitable.
1 year ago
mouhoxlab says:
Great competition. Too bad its for United States residents only :( I had just the thing!!! Best of luck to all!
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
Ok...I wasn't going to comment again,as griping in public is unprofessional.....but I feel it needs to be said. Etsy professes itself to be an international community (The BBC does not....)and I can understand that the NASA prize, for legal reasons may not be open to all....and also a difficult one to pass up from the Etsy team....but.... You did this before, Etsy...a couple of years ago with a Halloween contest and I would have thought you would learn from the backlash that caused that it upsets a large amount of your users. At the time of the Halloween contest it was about 40% US users and 60% overseas I don't know what the statistics are now. Although I wouldn't like to take away the opportunity of US residents to win the big prize, I do think you should find a way round this to include the rest of the World. I think last time there were two contests, the main one with the prizes and a seperate one where the prize was a showcase of all the best non-US entries...not ideal, but a compramise, and only because we complained. It is not actually about winning prizes, who enters such a large competition knowing they will win? It is about the insensitivity to the majority (still the majority?) of your users. The 'not open to non-US users' needs to be right at the top....before we get all excited, and you do realise that your big, exciting, countdown to the competition on twitter was prime European Etsy time, for those of us who do not have the privilage of being able to 'quit our day jobs'? If you are an American company, that's fine....just let us know so we know where we stand. *sits back waiting for the flaming ;) *
1 year ago
summersville says:
well said, shinyrabbit and seaurchin. disappointing, etsy.
1 year ago
DearOhDeer says:
Yes 'Open to legal US residents only.' is horseshit, particularly with etsy supposedly opening its doors to a more 'international' audience.
1 year ago
0juracoquet says:
:((( so, we, who are not US citizens, are over board. I see, it's not only me who feels sad and disappointed.
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
By the way.... I did actually mean the flaming of me....
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
Not sure if my last comment was lost, but I was waiting for the flaming of me ...
1 year ago
acaciacrafts says:
Yep, annoyed that this is not open to all. Why not just make the grand prize open to us residents only and let the rest of the world pit their talent against the US for top of category. We are all, after all, putting dollars in Etsy pockets, not to mention getting the value of the company way up there. The whole world is proud of Nasa's achievements and many countries have collaborated with projects being flown out on the shuttle. We all would like to celebrate the years of work with our space inspired work. Watching the footage of the first moon landing is still one of my most vividly remembered TV moments as a child. I think the value of advertising by making the contest worldwide would be enormous too, I know most of the people I talk to have not heard of Etsy and that means a big market could be being missed. Good luck to all, however. Janice
1 year ago
athaclena says:
Another disgruntled international here. And if you're already banning us all from the contest, make sure to do it right at the TOP OF THE PAGE, dammit. I was expecting the snub, but was still hoping that for once it would really be international...
1 year ago
BlackDaisyDesigns says:
Ooooohh.... what an AWESOME contest!! I'm the biggest space nut there is. I'd love to enter and be part of all this... but I'm Swedish so I can't. :( Ok, I might not be able to enter the contest ... but I think I might create something anyway. Just because it's so cool! Good luck to all that can enter - can't wait to see what everyone will come up with. :D
1 year ago
drawcity says:
Awhh, what a pity its only for peeps in the US...:( I got so excited...oh well, maybe next time.
1 year ago
SixSkeins says:
Sounds brilliant - pity it's open to US participants only. :{
1 year ago
nomadcraftsetc says:
This is super! My husband and I are drumming up some ideas now! HOW AWESOME!
1 year ago
stockannette says:
Cool! We went to a space shuttle landing when I was in school... been hooked ever since!
1 year ago
gardenjewels says:
oh this is going to be FUN! Thanks Etsy!
1 year ago
BigFish says:
I have to echo the non US residents here. We pay our pay fees, we make money for Etsy and we bring in a huge number of customers to the Etsy stores.... and we are marginalised in all areas. Great competition however.
1 year ago
nellyvansee says:
USA ONLY!!!!!!!! This killed all my excitement and outerspace inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOAH!!!!! sigh...... Now I have to go work on my " regular " non-NASA orders....
1 year ago
nellyvansee says:
Here... this is my EARTH pendant I made... the most difficult piece of jewelry I made so far... http://www.etsy.com/listing/56420989/realistic-world-pendant-in-sterling?ga_search_query=earth&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5246948
1 year ago
julessabjewelry says:
I'm very SAD about this closure - in mourning more than I expected. I guess we'll have to pull out our own measly telescopes to get our astronomy groove on.
1 year ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
looks like a great contest, or should I say out of this world contest! however, it's a little bit sad that it only extends to the earthlings in the USA and not in the rest of the world especially considering that it's about Space! well done NASA and the space shuttle programme
1 year ago
Lensman says:
Fantastic contest... but not for anyone living outside the US! :(
1 year ago
RefinedRubbishLLC says:
Oh My! I'm such a space nerd and I can admit it!!! This is too cool!
1 year ago
Lindecise says:
Yay! I'm happy to see my Fringes of the Milky Way ring here :) thanks :) Unfortunately I cannot compete as I'm not in the USA, Good luck to everybody!
1 year ago
MJ42 says:
I am going to have to make some super special galaxy glass!
1 year ago
Twisa1 says:
I do love competitions and space is my favorite subject,is a wonderful opportunity,thanks!
1 year ago
samsstuff says:
Such a cool contest!
1 year ago
rakshniyavintage says:
what a wonderful collabiration - Good luck to anyone who can enter :) I wish I could
1 year ago
KasiasCreations says:
I love this contest and I love space too.
1 year ago
DesignsByKathyG says:
Wow, NASA and Etsy!
1 year ago
deetsy says:
F A N T A S T I C!!! And what an awesome prize to see the shuttle launch!!!
1 year ago
ShinyRockDesigns says:
Yeah! I love space and still hope to go to the moon someday...I am very excited to have an opportunity for my right brain to meet my left! I am happy to see others out there as well who love science and art!
1 year ago
emcityglass says:
This sounds great! I already have been getting inspired looking at the hubble website, cant wait to get started. fun!
1 year ago
lolos says:
Awesome!! I love it!
1 year ago
AdultIndulgences says:
This surely looks like fun................
1 year ago
MorningBlossom says:
Wonderful! Love the "The fringes of the milky way Ring"!!!!
1 year ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
Wonderful contest, thanks so much Etsy and NASA! Can't wait to see the creative and beautiful entries. I'm definitely going to put on my thinking cap and see if I can come up with an entry myself! Thanks so much Hebo, missbatch and Missniz for a great article, and good luck to everyone entering!
1 year ago
Fantasywhispers says:
What a great contest!!! I live in the Space Coast Area so this is a thrill for me.
1 year ago
jammerjewelry says:
I think this is a very cool idea. I went to the NASA facility in Florida last year and found it to be intriguing. Hope my entry into the contest does well.
1 year ago
CheersToJuly says:
Love the "galaxy theme"! Looks great!
1 year ago
fracturestudio says:
Outstanding idea!! Love it when art and science mix.
1 year ago
ElenaMary says:
What a supersonic competition! Love it too...Can't wait to see results... I entered...fly me to the moon! Also sorry it is not international..it would be so much more exciting!
1 year ago
CircusBoard says:
*Gasp* How COOL! Ok... firing up Photoshop RIGHT NOW!
1 year ago
LaughingMoonCreation says:
Great contest. I would have loved to enter it. To bad it is not for international etsians. Good luck to everyone who lives in the USA I will be watching.
1 year ago
GalleonGal says:
My brother in laws and Sister in law work at Nasa for many years Surprize to see Space Shuttle Program is at a close Thankyou for this wonderful opportunity to let All Etsy artists shine
1 year ago
yesstreen says:
Love it! All can try, get busy folks! :) I will.
1 year ago
GoldhawkPotteryEtc says:
Hm, I know someone who works for NASA and he would get a kick out of this. Not sure if I have enough time to make and submit. Good luck to all!
1 year ago
JunkieSister says:
It is a shame that non-us residents cannot enter. BUT I would love it if you could add a non-competitive category. I have 12yr boy who loves to craft and one of his favorite themes is space. He did a lunar landing scene using recycled materials about 3 years ago which I have kept because it is simply precious. Please let me know if you do make this category so I can include a picture of it for others to enjoy. TKS
1 year ago
teWEARABLES says:
Oh WOW! I'm a big NASA Nerd already! I'm going to have a lot of fun with this..... can't wait!!!!
1 year ago
DesignMosquito says:
This is awesome!!! Yet so disappointing for international members :(
1 year ago
Baymut says:
I have idea and will be take part. Thank you
1 year ago
kalmar says:
Oh no its is not fair. Sigh in disappointmend.
1 year ago
OhSewKate says:
What a great opportunity! Thanks!
1 year ago
AmericanHandmade says:
This is GREAT. I'm lucky to be American and just wish there was more notification time for a project like this. I also wish that etsy could find a way to INCLUDE the Rest of the World in some way because excluding anyone from anything keeps the mentality of "we are all different" going and growing. In the bigger reality of life, WE ARE ALL THE SAME. We all grieve when we suffer loss. We all bleed the same color in accidents or war. We all struggle daily with the choices we get to make that determine our attitudes and perceptions. Lets change our focus, from what makes us different to what we share that makes us the same ... like, We are All spiritual beings, sharing the physical experience ... "Each day is a Gift, that's why it's called the Present ... Peace and Love ...
1 year ago
meiliemh says:
How FUN! I will have to get my creative juices flowing here and see how I can make a cane with "out of this world" influence!
1 year ago
sciencecrush says:
I have several space items already listed... With their current tags are they already listed, or can I enter just once (requiring that I change current tags)? Thanks.
1 year ago
earthspiritart says:
Thank you for loving and supporting the arts and the artist' s heart !To the infinite and beyond ! Gaia's womb/the universe source within is part of it !...
1 year ago
konkokto says:
sorry, I'm another one of these angry internationals. ... but celebrating this "INTERNATIONAL space station" while excluding internationals is really a little ridiculous, don't you think ? even though it's just a design contest, to me this seems really symbolic. thank goodness I never liked NASA. I'm sure it's great for etsy and US citizens, but sorry, I have to laugh : Haha.
1 year ago
bohemianrag says:
I'll never forget moving my roomate across the country road trip style to Florida. I said there are 2 places I have to see... and one was getting up at the crack of dawn to go to Coco beach to see the Space Shuttle take off from the Kennedy Space Center.My roomate kept her face in the pillow as I made my way on a cold February morning to Coco Beach. I'll never forget the vision of that shuttle taking off. Has anyone ever stopped to think Americans....pay with their tax dollars for NASA. They also may have never thought that maybe just maybe Etsy didn't decide all the rules alone. Stop being a bunch of negative Nellies. Jr. kitty says no hissing please. Peace n Purrr =)
1 year ago
prettysensitive says:
Just made a Treasury featuring SpaceCraft3D entries: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbf99ddf4396d91387f51ca/lost-in-space
1 year ago
rawartletterpress says:
nasa and etsy to the moon and beyond - yipeee! john glenn is my hero!
1 year ago
mandolin2 says:
I loooooooove this! I literally had a chill run up my spine when I first read about the contest. Art and Space... what a magical partnership! yay!
1 year ago
AllThingsBright says:
Awesome.
1 year ago
jammerjewelry says:
Nasa is Cool!
1 year ago
pipapiep says:
I have some thing that relate to it: http://www.etsy.com/listing/11060645/planet
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
To the moooooon! Good luck to all who enter :)
1 year ago
lepetitreve says:
DANG. I wish this was available to Canadian residents. When is Etsy going to become more Canadian friendly? I've noticed this in other areas with Etsy, like the Fedex discount, the pricing always showing up as US first to buyers, even though I am a Canadian seller. I love Etsy so much, but I am noticing these things more and more. How about featuring Canadian treasuries or a way to search Canadian sellers...is there something already geared towards this? Love to ALL Etsy sellers, no matter where you are in the world!
1 year ago
SkyBox says:
WHAAAAAT!?! This is the coolest thing I've ever seen on Etsy. That and the stellar quilts and crochet space shuttle.
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Sounds Great!
1 year ago
mazedasastoat says:
Well, I was going to celebrate & say something really cheesy like "Go Etsy, light years ahead of the rest" but really... a competition on a global marketplace celebrating the International Space Station that's only open to residents of a single country? I appreciate the fact that Etsy is US-based, but if you're really trying to be international you should do better than this.
1 year ago
julessabjewelry says:
I'm so unhappy that the NASA program is ending. I always look forward to NASA Tv and all of the wonderful images from the Hubble! But, what a way to go out with a bang... Maybe with private funding NASA can have the resources for more exploration and continue to bring us the beauty of the universe.
1 year ago
choisette says:
oh brother, please just open the competition to everyone. we all live on the same planet, in the same solar system. problem solved. geesh.
1 year ago
treasurebooth says:
This is fabulous! I heart space hee hee :)
1 year ago
KattyKinns says:
This is such a great competition, I am dissapointed I cannot enter (I would have loved to win the prize for my dad) but I understand the reasons for this and hope in the future there will be something similar we all can enjoy but I can't wait to see all the interesting entries, space is such a huge inspiration!
1 year ago
KattyKinns says:
This is such a great competition, I am dissapointed I cannot enter (I would have loved to win the prize for my dad) but I understand the reasons for this and hope in the future there will be something similar we all can enjoy but I can't wait to see all the interesting entries, space is such a huge inspiration!
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
Ok... So us internationals may not pay for NASA, but we do pay our Etys fees! Admin, are you even reading these comments? There are simple ways to include the rest of the World. Maybe not in these prizes, but a showcase of the best international entries perhaps? Sorry to be a 'negative Nellie' but it is galling to be excluded from something you put a lot of effort and money into...for no good reason. It gives the impression that etsy admin do not care about their international members. Which is a great shame!
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
By not commenting, admin, you are just compounding the fact that you either don't care, or are hoping that the problem will just go away.
1 year ago
bhangtiez says:
So cool.....
1 year ago
dodelinedesign says:
Here's my entry! http://www.etsy.com/listing/60169459/belated-birthday-nasa-inspired-card And as far as the international thing, why does everyone always blame Etsy for *everything*? I think they're trying to do their best and doing a good job, give 'em a break. We're lucky to have a venue like this.
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
Sigh...
1 year ago
thebluekitteh says:
Double sigh.. Come on Etsy, a response would be nice. I am pleased that Etsy provides a platform for me to sell on, however i don't see it as being "lucky". Having said all that the competition looks great fun for those that can enter.
1 year ago
recycledwares says:
Good luck to all the entries...can't wait to see them.
1 year ago
fantasticbeasts says:
Love this concept so much, my mind's always space-dreamin', and I'm super thrilled about the works to come! But why is this contest only open to US Residents? On a global marketplace? Hunh.
1 year ago
RBWorld says:
I've just joined and this is totally up my alley!
1 year ago
ourfrontyard says:
Working on mine! The crochet space shuttle is fantastic!
1 year ago
sheilasthings says:
Sorry other contries can't participate, I hope the unhappy contestants will find another contest that fits for them! This is a partial explanation that I found on the internet about international contests (How Stuff Works): Contest law varies even more between different countries. If you were to open up a contest to people all over the world, you would have to research the law in every single country on earth, to avoid getting yourself in legal trouble. For a typical promotional contest, this is just too much work. The legal fees for the required research would be much more than the payoff of the promotion. Additionally, there are some problematic legal questions inherent in any international contest. For example, if something were to go wrong, -- say, the prize was lost in shipping -- what court would the contest winner go to? It would be a very tough legal question just figuring out who had jurisdiction. What it comes down to is that it's just too much work for a company to find out how to cover themselves, legally, in multiple countries and in all states. After all, the typical rules and regulations of a contest running only in the United States take up 20 or so paragraphs. Just think how small a company would have to make the print to cover itself internationally!
1 year ago
chinmayo says:
Love this!
1 year ago
seaurchin says:
I understand the laws, but still don't see why etsy cannot showcase the bast of international entries separately from the main contest.... You know equal (ish) opportunities and all that.
1 year ago
cocokato says:
Have a Moonrays collection my shop. visit us www.cocokato.etsy.com
1 year ago
Four20mooN says:
Interesting!
1 year ago
Scentery says:
Good luck to those who enter!
1 year ago
SporkfulDesigns says:
That looks fun! Good luck to every one who enters!
1 year ago
MichelleLeeAnn says:
This is so incredibly, DIY craftspeople and NASA!! This is truly an amazing opportunity & gives me hope and inspiration for what is possible through ETSY... Etsy does have unexpected networking opportunities. My sister put her puppets on ETSY, and out of the blue Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry contacted her and ordered 50 puppets for their Jim Henson exhibit! Her site is Puppet Palace if you want to check it out. This same sister also models some of my jewelry in my shop, yes, she is crafty and beautiful. Anyway, here's to science and art coming together!
1 year ago
bbgartistry says:
Many of my designs over the years have been inspired by the beauty of Outer Space. It is so nice to see a contest like this. I already have entered several pieces in the 3d category.
1 year ago
bytheseasoaps says:
What a fun contest and such talent here! I love the glass and the ceramics well and well everything, like I enjoy all the beauty NASA images provide of the universe!
1 year ago
raeburnink says:
freakin' awesome!
1 year ago
lltownleyceramic says:
This is such a great idea. I did a whole series of pots inspired by rocket ships, aliens, "2001 A Space Odyssey", etc. and I'm glad to see that there IS an audience for that kind of thing! Thanks for creating this contest.
1 year ago
MomsantiquesNthings says:
Ok I just entered a digital art print entitled "Another World" just in the nick of time! Wish I had seen this article sooner! Hope I get some votes!! Visit my shop and tell me what you think of my print!!! I need some feedback!!! Thanks!
1 year ago
Stargazer02 says:
I entered, I hope You like my art!
1 year ago
Stargazer02 says:
BEST CONTEST EVER!!!! NASA IS AWESOME! I ENTERED SO I HOPE I GET SOMETHING! =D
1 year ago
MountainEagleCrafter says:
My entry is listed!
1 year ago
panoramicway says:
I hope my entry is listed. Everything is in my shop on time, and the first picture is the main photo. I titled it with the 3D title, but so far nothing has been posted. I guess since it is the last day, the entries will be coming fast and furious. I just hope they find me!
1 year ago
agatsijoias says:
Designs inspired by Nasa?? I never thought that I could find them!! Only here on Etsy, of course!! Love the Tundal ring!! http://www.agatsijoias.etsy.com http://www.agatsijewelryline.com
1 year ago
CustomDogBandanas says:
Is there any way to view all of the entries? Even if one sold..
1 year ago
FractalArtandMore says:
Love this! I've only discovered Etsy through getting e-mailing updates of NASA and Hubble. Had to USPS mail in my entry and wondering how they are going to handle that sort of entry. I haven't yet figured out how to put photos of my work into a shop here, but am happily discovering this community - lots of beautiful work here and a great community - and looking forward to being a part of this. :)
1 year ago
Bluestarfire says:
Looked at all the entries since the deadline and I'm happy that I don't have to be one of the deciding judges. There are so many original and wonderful ideas and the crafting is awesome. I would have a hard time to narrowing it down to just a few in each category ! This has been a very fun and inspiring contest !
1 year ago
ZahrasJewels says:
NASA and Etsy really should be together. Can't do much without imagination. I hope that the handmade community really makes a dent on this event!
1 year ago
DrChaosRobots says:
I entered Astrobot 500 into the contest. Fingers are crossed!
1 year ago
Aimeshad says:
Art and space, both breaking barriers, and venturing to see the unseen. Etsy and NASA, a wild yet compatible partnership. Thanks so much!
1 year ago
barbaraswimmer says:
Can't think of a better combination . . . NASA and ETSY . . . where science and creativity merge!
1 year ago
iheartmy says:
I have seen so many cool entries! Very neat contest!
1 year ago
BlueberryCream says:
Great contest! Love all the entries! Go NASA!
1 year ago
BabaMoon says:
Wow sounds like fun! I used to have such a strong fascination with space when I was a kid :). I'll be interested to see what our fellow etsians come up with! Good luck to the entrants :)
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Once again, great contest! Can't wait to see all the finalists :)
1 year ago
Asianexpressions says:
Wonderful contest!
1 year ago
fashionL says:
I love space ^^
1 year ago
deLoop says:
ooooo Im voting!! To bad Im too late to enter .. then again the closest thing I have to a space related work of art is a silver flower headband ... hehe
1 year ago
GooseBugDesigns says:
voted for my favorites in the 2d categories. Don't know what to say about the 3d... Not at all what I expected to find I guess.
1 year ago
theroyal says:
fly me to the moon
1 year ago
MomsantiquesNthings says:
Vote for my digital art entitled "ANOTHER WORLD" http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=112 Thanks!! What a fun contest!!!
1 year ago
hankietankie says:
love to see etsy entering outer space! xo
1 year ago
FractalArtandMore says:
I could only find 50 entries in each category; were they narrowed down to this for voting? I'm a newbie here. Also didn't see my entry and another I'd seen and was specifically looking for. And, alongside this, so many Great Entries - many talented people, congratulations!
1 year ago
FractalArtandMore says:
P.S. Saw Jupiter, with golden bands and four of its moons, in beautiful incredible clarity, last weekend - through a park service in tandem with Air and Space event with their bringing out telescopes and sharing generously of knowledge and opportunity to see. Amazing skies and beyond. I think they do these around the country (I'm in Virginia).
1 year ago
ikabags says:
:)). Thanks for your time !
1 year ago
nannysroom says:
Oh I'm so bummed I didn't see this a few weeks ago. I just finished some art under glass inspired by the last STS131 shuttle launch. My daughter's lab from theAZ Bio Design Ctr. sent a project up on that launch last April.
1 year ago
MomsantiquesNthings says:
I'm thrilled to be one of the 50 chosen in the 2D category!!! Vote for my digital art entitled "ANOTHER WORLD" http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?re... PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!! THANK YOU!!!
1 year ago
MicheleP222 says:
WOW, what a fun contest and great Art/Science pairing...so perfect for me. It is what I am all about!! (Fun, Art and Science!!)
1 year ago
Tigerseyecrafts says:
I was in high school when Sputnik went up, and space exploration was very importation to our generation. It still is.
1 year ago
tugboatprintshop says:
cool idea!
1 year ago
Ffotograff says:
What an amazing blog entry!
1 year ago
ModSupplies says:
Hey, I thought that Etsy was supposed to be international! Why limit the entries to Americans? Particularly ironic, when you consider that it was the view of earth from space that brought the idea of "one world" to human consciousness. P.S. The entries are brilliant!
1 year ago
MagpiesSupplies says:
Fantastic entries! Such amazing talent! Congratulations to all entrants - you're all winners. Too bad NASA and Etsy forgot Neil Armstrong's first words on the moon: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He meant all humans, not just those from his own country. Space belongs to all of us - or none of us - yet only USA dwellers can participate in this contest. This is a perfect example of why the world is in such a mess. Alien invaders won't have to "divide and conquer" - we've already done it for them.
1 year ago
PucksWildApothecary says:
soooooo exciting!(an out of the closet space geek.... )
1 year ago
AnnTig says:
Unique items!
1 year ago
costumefaire says:
How did I miss this? I know exactly what I would have entered. Would have made the space geek husband so proud. Good luck to those who got a chance to enter.
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Good luck to those who enter, some great pieces I'd have a hard time picking a winner for sure!
1 year ago
CrazyEyeFusedGlass says:
I am really disappointed. There are only 50 entries in each category? How? Why?
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
My votes are in. It wasn't easy. Good luck to all who entered.
1 year ago
frogprincessdesigns says:
I was so excited to see this contest coming up - I would have loved to paricipated - but extremely disappointed to see it was so limited. US Etsians only. Contests should be all or no one. No one group should be singled out like this. Very disappointed in Etsy.
1 year ago
UnadillaWoodworks says:
ah, ether
1 year ago
OhDearWatson says:
fun...
1 year ago
deerhead says:
This is awesome! Thank you Etsy for including my work!
1 year ago
thefortunateoak says:
i love this idea! i hope to see a lot more cute competitions :)
1 year ago
Gynx says:
That's so cool!
1 year ago
FunWithNeedles says:
wow! this is so cool... what an awesome contest!
1 year ago
mapdoja says:
This just shows the creativity that overflows on Etsy. NASA - wow, that's really neat.
1 year ago
12lbs says:
So if you aren't in the 50 to choose from in each category does that mean that we didn't make the first cut? I am confused...
1 year ago
VelveteenHabbit says:
Spaced Out-FUN IDEA!!!!
1 year ago
alltheflowers says:
Great idea, I hope you will add more competitions in the future. My work is the one titled: Brilliant Globe.
1 year ago
FractalArtandMore says:
Just want to say I saw many pieces I thought wonderful that didn't make the cut for voting on, including a couple I was thinking of giving my vote. Great pieces making it in, and many great pieces not available to vote on, too. Really enjoyed seeing everyones! Love space! Enjoying this contest!
1 year ago
MomsantiquesNthings says:
I wish I could see how many votes we've each received, HOPE SOMEONE VOTES FOR MINE!! Vote for my digital art entitled "ANOTHER WORLD" http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=112
1 year ago
cofeltandfiberarts says:
I have to agree with FractalArtandMore. My favorites weren't available to vote on either! Who'd of thought of Etsy and NASA as a team?! I think it's the greatest idea, and an amazing contest- the earth and space- always quite inspirational. Good luck to all the finalists!
1 year ago
HopePhotoArt says:
Thank you! I can't believe I made the semi-finals! How awesome is that! Just another blessing from above....beyond space.... :)
1 year ago
terrimonster says:
Dear Earthlings, Stop sending your crap into space. Sincerely, Your neighbors on PSR1257+12 A
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Please dont forget to visit the expansive NASA Image archives for inspiration. !
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
the crochet space shuttle is so clever!
1 year ago
BodamerStudio says:
Awesome contest! :)
1 year ago
crystalworld says:
Wonderful oportunity !! I love space.
1 year ago
paperdesigner says:
I will be interested to see how this wonderful competition will progress.
1 year ago
jaipuronline says:
cool contest! ......
1 year ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
Congratulations to all the finalists!
1 year ago
GorgeousKarma says:
What a beautiful partnership between science and arts! Truly, out-of-this-box! But, am somewhat disheartened that this contest is not for international members... :( But, I feel happy anyways that so many artists will get a chance to get involved in this innovative endeavour!
1 year ago
CNAcertification says:
cool :))))
1 year ago
cosmiksouls says:
This was brilliant ... I am new to Etsy and learned about it too late to enter. Hope there are other contest opportunities soon !!!
1 year ago
cutecaketoppers says:
Very interesting concept!
1 year ago
sheilasthings says:
Congratulations to the finalists! I have my favorite I'm rooting for!!!!
1 year ago
PattiTrostle says:
Love it!
1 year ago
lulisplanet says:
Great idea! I would like to participate, but I live in London.
1 year ago
TerryAskeArtQuilts says:
Congrats and good luck to all the finalists! (I would have liked to enter the contest, but being from Canada did not qualify.)
1 year ago
earthgarden says:
Yay for Art in Space!
1 year ago
jaipuronline says:
vary interesting......
1 year ago
Egilpatr says:
All is not sweetness and light, although this is a very UP FRONT idea for a contest. See: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6694096&page=1
1 year ago
Egilpatr says:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6694096&page=1
1 year ago
SnuggliMumCreations says:
truly amazing competition!
1 year ago
Cherryglass says:
very excited to be a finalist!! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful contest! good luck to everyone!
1 year ago
cineloh says:
Just realized I was a finalist. That just made my day! Amazing!
1 year ago
nikkitabhakta says:
Excited to be a finalist! Thanks to all who voted. Yay!
1 year ago
barbaraswimmer says:
I just found out I'm a finalist! What a surprise!!!! Whoever voted for my painting "Escape to Infinity," thank you so much.
1 year ago
GooseBugDesigns says:
I thought I didn't make it on to round 2. Never saw my item up for votes and just found out that I made it to the finals. That was a crazy surprise. :)
1 year ago
julessabjewelry says:
Renae's painting is gorgeous! I love the color and it makes me want to stare into space forever.
1 year ago
Watercolorsbywayne says:
I wish I would have joined etsy sooner. I have just the painting. It's called Another Planet! Oh well, maybe next time.
1 year ago
Watercolorsbywayne says:
I wish I would have joined etsy earlier. I have just the painting. It's called Another Planet!
1 year ago
matnwiod says:
Those are really cool pieces. Very different from each but space-tastic for sure!I am particularly fond of the embroidery and jealous of such skill, wowsers. That is a lot of detail!! http://bit.ly/gAUhWi
1 year ago