P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! I know our Top 5 finalists are anxiously awaiting the voting results, so let’s get to it! Belinda, Regina, Kryssi, Sarah and Vera: what a thrill to have been on this fun, crazy ride with you. Thanks so much for embracing each challenge and more importantly, each other. With that said…
After eight weeks and five rounds of nail-biting competition, you the Paper Crafts online community have chosen the grand prize winner in this fourth season of Gallery Idol. And she is…(drumroll, please!)
**BELINDA CHANG LANGNER**
Congratulations, Belinda! Your Jam Basket Pocket Card received the most votes in the last and final round, therefore Paper Crafts magazine is proud to name you our 2010 Gallery Idol!
Let’s take a look back at the five cards that propelled Belinda to “Idol” status:
Open Auditions Round: Thank You
Round 1: Creativity Heals
Round 2: Masculine Garage
Round 3: Creative Uses of Ribbon
Round 4: Inspired By
In addition to the Little Yellow Bicycle, Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon and Papertrey Ink prize packages, Belinda will also receive this grand prize from Lifestyle Crafts:
Grand Prize: Letterpress Combo Kit
As the grand prize winner, Belinda will also receive these special perks:
- Winning cards published in the January/February 2011 issue of Paper Crafts
- Name added to the exclusive Paper Crafts designer list
- Free selection of special issues
- Official grand prize winner certificate (our version of the golden ticket)
Prizes aside, a big round of applause goes out to all of the finalists who have stuck with this competition week after week, round after round. Your creativity, passion and dedication to excellence have really made this little contest bigger and better than we could have ever imagined! We hope to see you back next summer for Season 5! And, of course, a big Gallery Idol thanks to all of you who voted. We appreciate the support!
Happy, happy Friday!
Kelly
P.S. Ready for today’s Freebie Friday giveaway? I know Belinda is on cloud 9, so in celebration of her big win, I’ve got an assortment of cloud-themed product. To be entered to win, leave a comment telling me your favorite “cloud 9″ moment. (Feel free to congratulate Belinda, too!) Two winners will receive an assortment of papers from Crate Paper’s Season collection, Hero Arts’ Sky’s the Limit stamp set and some sparkly brads from American Crafts. All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, July 4.
Two lucky winners will take home this fun prize package!
P.P.S. We’ll be spotlighting Belinda on Monday, so check back with us to learn more about our newest Idol. We’re also launching a brand new gallery challenge that features three of your favorite “guys”. Stay tuned!
Congrats Belinda! Your cards are amazing and I look forward to seeing your work in upcoming issues of Paper Crafts.
My cloud nine moment came the other day when I found out that two of my cards will be published in the September issue of another card magazine. I am so thrilled to have my work chosen because I had set a goal to be published this year! Of course I am still am working on submissions for Paper Crafts, publication in PC is the ultimate goal!
Carol B
Congrats Belinda! What gorgeous cards! My cloud 9 moment was when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I was so happy I always wanted a baby!
Congratulations Belinda! All your cards are wonderful! My cloud 9 was receiving a package of goodies from Hero Arts for being one of the Fab Five for May challenge!
Congrats Belinda. Love your work. My cloud 9 moment was the unexpected early arrival of my first grandson. 7 weeks early but doing well and he still has me on cloud 9 when he smiles at me.
Wow, congratulations Belinda! Your cards are awesome!!!
One of my cloud nine moments is having a newborn placed in your arms. I will never forget those moments for either of my children or grandchildren…and now it’s great nieces and nephews…and someday hopefully, my great grandchildren. When a new parent passes you their child to hold, it is one of the most loving and tender moments you can share!
my cloud 9 moment was winning a card contest sponsored by Basic Grey. It was the first time I had ever submitted anything!
Probably the birth of my son was my cloud 9 moment. Weren’t easy, but when they handed him to me, all that pain disappeared. Wow.
Congratulations, Belinda! Awesome cards!
My cloud 9 was 28, almost 29, yrs ago: the birth of our first daughter. She is now a mommy to our 8yo granddaughter.
Watching my 19 year old son be kind and helpful to a stranger when he didn’t know anyone was watching.
Belinda, you ROCK (paper – scissors)!
My cloud 9 moment was when my 3 year old niece, Jayme said that there were lots and lots of pink and silver Angels at church smiling when my son, James married Libby. In my heart, I saw them too
Congrats Belinda!
Whenever I’m lucky enough to win a prize pack or design contest I’m on cloud 9. My most recent was getting an email saying one of my layouts was picked for publication…October won’t come soon enough to see it in print! lol
Congratulations Belinda, your creations are awesome. Very happy for you. My # 1 coud 9 moment was when I became a wife and then each time I had my 4 kids!
My current cloud nine moment is seeing our children run around our yard in our new country home. Pure bliss!
Congratulations Belinda:) My most memorable “cloud 9″ moment would have to be when i was accepted into my dream course at university. I was just so happy!!!
Woot, woot Belinda!!! Great job on each one of your submissions. One of my cloud 9 moments was going on a night hike with some close friends on an incredibly clear night and spending half an hour looking up at the sky. There were millions of stars and many shooting stars. It was amazing. Truly unforgettable.
Congrats! So fun to see such amazing talent. Great job to everyone. Love those clouds… such a great set of paper too. (Please count my comment even though I’m registered as an int’l vote, I’ve got a US address
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WOWZA, Belina, fabulous cards, Congratulations!
Most memorable cloud nine moment for me was finding out we were moving to sunny FL from the cold North East
My wedding was definitely my cloud 9 moment…it was an amazing day!
My most memorable cloud 9 moment would be when we brought my 3 week old son home from the hospital. He was 2 months premature and had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for 3 very long weeks! I will never forget the feeling I had that day! I would love to win this prize pack…it would be so perfect for a layout of his first day home!
Congratulations Belinda! You are extremely talented!
Congratulations Belinda! You must be thrilled! My “cloud 9″ moment would have to be when my husband proposed to me. He is the best man I know and I am so blessed.
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO BELINDA….I am so very happy for you.
My biggest cloud 9 moment would be when I had my Daughter–Bridget. The joy that a child brings is so rewarding.
Congrats!! It must be a unique feeling!
My recent Cloud 9 moment has been when my sweet sweet 4-month old laughed out loud. I feel like waking him up and making him laugh again…ahmm…I better not, I should enjoy my peace and quiet for a while ha!
Congrautlations, Belinda!!!!
I’m happy to say I have a few cloud 9 moments! Getting married, having our daughter, & having a card published!!!!
A recent cloud nine was getting a job I really wanted.
Congratulations Belinda! My #1 cloud 9 moment was probably my wedding day!
I love clouds, but I think my best cloud 9 moment was when I got engaged. I remember driving home with my now-fiance in absolute bliss. 12 years, 2 kids, and 2 dogs later, the bliss has been replaced with a deep comfortable joy–through the highs and the lows we’re still very much in love and happy together! Thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations, Belinda! Your cards are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome cards, Belinda! Congratulations! My Cloud 9 moment (aside from marrying DH and giving birth to my two adorable boys) was getting a hole-in-one in 2003 while golfing with DH in FLorida!
Awesome cards, Belinda! Congratulations!
My “cloud 9″ moment was when my Sweet Adeline Chorus placed 3rd at International competition last October.
Congratulations on winning with these fabulous cards! A recent cloud 9 moment happened just today, swimming with my two little kids. They were having a blast and I was in the moment, too, enjoying it right along with them.
Congratulations, Belinda!!! You created some really great cards. You should be so proud of yourself. My cloud 9 moment was the first time that I ever won a blog prize.
A very well desered Congrats! Great work! Loved your creations!
My Cloud 9 Moment is every minute of every day! Ah, life is good!
Congrautlations, Belinda!! My cloud 9 moment was winning a blog prize from PaperCrafts Connection. Thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations! My Cloud 9 moments were definitely when each of my sons were born!
Wow! Congrats to Brenda!!! Everyone’s cards were so great it was hard to pick a favorite!!! I’d have to say my “Cloud 9″ moments were the birth of my daughters. Every day with them is a blessing
Congratulations Belinda! Wow a cloud 9 moment so many to choose from. A recent one of mine is finding out that I’ve been accepted for an art school in Norway. Papercrafting in Norway I think so!
Big congrats to Belinda – such wonderful cards! And congrats to all the finalists too!
Congratulations, Belinda. Great job. My cloud 9 moment was when I could retire! Love the retirement and card making life.
Congrats ladies. Everyone cards are amazing.
Really every day is a cloud nine moment when you are healthy and have wonderful kids and husband!
Congrats to the winners and all the participants – love to see the creativity!
Congrats to Belinda and all the amazing finalists! One of my cloud nine moments would have to be marrying my amazing husband…married for 14and together for 20 years now!
Congratulations to Belinda. I’ve had a few “cloud 9″ moments. Getting married 31 years ago and having a beautiful daughter thaat got me started with making cards and scrapbooking. She is so creative and helps me with them.
Congratulations to Belinda! She created some FABULOUS projects!
I have so many cloud 9 moments it’s hard for me to choose – but it would probably the one that started it all… when my husband asked me to be his girlfriend 15 years ago, right after we graduated high school. We’ve been together (and married for almost 6 years) ever since! 
My cloud nine moment…hmm…well one of them was when my card was published in a magazine. It was thrilling to see my creation in color on the page!
Congrats Belinda! What a wonderful honor!
I have a cloud 9 moment every time I find a Paper Crafts issue in my mailbox! Makes my day.
Wow, awesome job Belinda, congratulations! And congrats to all the creative ladies who were in the running, great job!
My cloud 9 moment is cheesy, but it is when I married my wonderful husband who supports my scrap addiction
~Rachel in Sacramento
Congrats to Belinda. Awesome card!
Cloud 9 moment…..when I finished off a card and I’m very happy! usually it took me quite some times to finish one.
Cloud 9 moment: when I hear these words “we love you grandma”.