Vote for Your Favorite in ACT's July Summertime Contest

We have some great entries this month, which may make it hard to pick a favorite. But we want your vote and the votes of your friends, so please tweet, digg, plurk, email, post, or pass this link along in whatever way you communicate online.
Voting begins now and will run through July 31. July's winner and August's ACT Contest theme will be announced right here on our ACT Blog at the beginning of August. So, pick your favorite, vote, and may the best summertime creation win...

Fab Fuzzy Flip Flops by Bittersweet Design Studio
Slip them on to go to the pool, the beach, or wherever...

Grass Stain Soap by SubEarthan Cottage

I'm totally in love with the scent!

Morning Buzz Post Earrings by A Bit of Color
Something bright and sunny to wear for summer (or anytime)...

Oh YUM! Ice Cream Tags by Diecutz
Think ice cream sundaes...

Life is a Fantastic Voyage by Face of Contentment
Abalone like and bronze clay beads dangle with great movement...

Hand Crochet Toddler Dress by Jemz
The perfect hand crocheted Toddler Summer Dress...

Emerald Sea Shore Bracelet by Anonymous ACT Team Member
The little star fish just add a little spark!

Zodiac Crab-Cancer by Eddy’s Pressies
He's king of the Summertime castle...

Palm Tree Sunset Sterling Anklet by Creations With Heart
Perfect to wear all summer long!

Ice Pop Finger Savers by Stitch ‘N Love Boutique
These yell SUMMERTIME, even in the winter in my house!

Lemongrass Citrus Loofah Soap by Amy Rose Berlin
A refreshing slice of Lemongrass Citrus Loofah Soap!

Summer Flowers T-Shirt Market Bag by With Our Hands
Summertime=Market; Grab this "green" upcycled shirt Market Bag...

Stretch Japanese Chainmaille Bracelet by Haffina Creations
I love to make chainmaille pieces in bright colours...

Handmade Large Zip Pouch Cherries by Djstoreroom
Abundant Fruits--Cheery Cherries for Summer!

Song of the Sea by SWDesigns
Firepolished Jablonex beads are the sparkling aqua color of the sea...

Summertime is This Month's ACT Contest Theme

July marks the beginning of the changes to our ACT contest. We have switched from a weekly theme to a monthly theme, and right now the theme is Summertime.

We began accepting entries on July 1st, and as an ACT member, you have until the 21st of this month to post your entry in our discussion thread on Cafemom. Please post a picture of the item you are entering, as well as the link to the item in your Artfire studio as well as the name of your studio and a link to your studio. One entry per artist please.

By extending the submission window to three (3) weeks, we are hoping more artists will be able to participate. If they didn't already have something in their shop that fit the theme, they have time to create something and get it posted.

Voting will take place the following week on this blog between July 23 and July 30. Beginning August 1, The winner will have their rapid cart displayed in the top right hand corner of our blog for the following month.

August 1st will also be the day we begin accepting entries for August's theme, which will remain a secret for now. We are still working out the details and hoping to be able to open our contest to all Artfire artists by August. More on that later.

So far we have nine (9) entries for July, and we still have 18 days to go. So if you don't have an item that fits the summertime theme, maybe you can create something and enter it.

Oh, I just love summer!!! How about you???