Contest Winning Settings: The Next Runner Up

flagfables — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:15:35 +0000

And the next runner up is Sandy D., from California

Runner Up Sandy D., from California

Sandy also chose a holiday setting for her entry and, although she only submitted on photo, it gave us a strong sense of her complete setting. We loved the precise composition of her design: huge wreaths and light snowmen perfectly balanced on either side of the front doorway which were complimented by smaller elements of red and green throughout the setting. These all created a great base for the applique flag hanging from the second floor balcony which completed the setting by pulling your eyes upward so you took in the entire scene.

Beautiful work, Sandy!

Thank you, again, everyone for taking the time to send us photographs of your work! As always, it was a fun contest and it was great to see your wonderful creativity.

Despite the chilly temperatures and recent snow here in the Northeast, Spring is coming up quickly. We’re busy unpacking a huge shipment of new Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Spring and Summer designs. Check our Web site in a couple of days to see the latest designs!

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

Contest Winning Settings: The Runners Up!

flagfables — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:01:12 +0000

Next, here are the photographs submitted by runner up Stacey B., from Massachusetts.

Contest Runner Up Stacey B., from Massachusetts

Runner Up Stacey B. from Massachusetts

Runner Up Stacey B., from Massachusetts

Like Michael F.’s winning design, we liked the way Stacey used a combination of flags, mailbox cover, lighting, evergreen garland and other outdoor art pieces like the oxidized snowmen and the red & white candy canes to create her scenes. Despite having so many elements, everything played off the colors in the “Snow Mates” design, from MagnetWorks, which itself reflected the beige and white colors of Stacey’s house. The result was a festively warm and rich color palette that really stood out.

Great work, Stacey!

Until tomorrow, happy flag flying!

Wendy

Contest Winning Outdoor Settings

flagfables — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:10:31 +0000

As we did with our Outdoor Design Contest last Fall, this week we’ll post all the images submitted by the contest winners. Not everyone submitted three images this time around, but we’ll post what they did send, and tell you what our judges liked about each setting.

The winner of the Flag Fables Holiday Outdoor Design Contest was Michael F., from New York. Michael sent in a holiday setting complete with freshly fallen snow.

Contest Winner Michael F., from New York

Number 2 from Contest Winner Michael F. from New York

We thought this scene was a simple, but classic, Winter holiday design with a traditional green, red, white, black and gold color palette. We found the photograph with the freshly fallen snow almost perfect – the snow actually became part of the design.

We loved the evergreen garland with red & white Christmas ball highlights wrapped around the white pillars and up along the porch roof line. The window wreaths with red ribbons were a perfect compliment. And, finally, we liked that the star Michael added to the monogram flag reflected the star burst porch light cover.

Great work, Michael, it was a beautifully composed setting!

Happy Flag Flying Everyone!

Wendy

And The Winners Are…

flagfables — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:37:18 +0000

First prize in the Flag Fables Holiday Outdoor Design Contest goes to Michael F., from New York. Michael will receive a $250 Flag Fables Gift Certificate.

First Place Winner Michael F., from New York

The two runners-up in the contest, who will each receive a $100 Flag Fables Gift Certificate, are Sandy D., from California,

Runner Up Sandy D., from California

and Stacey B., from Massachusetts.

Runner Up Stacey B., from Massachusetts

Congratulations to the winners! As in our previous contests, we were impressed with the way each of you paid such close attention to details and color, and how you used additional pieces like wreaths, garlands, signs and lighting. And, in Michael’s case, how he embellished on the flag design itself!

As we did after the last contest, beginning on Monday, January 18th, we’ll do one post a day with all the images from each winner, starting, of course, with Michael!

For those of you who didn’t win, or weren’t selected as finalists, don’t give up! We’ve been amazed at the quality of the designs we’ve received from all of you and choosing the winners is challenging. Sometimes it’s just that extra “something” that stands out and makes that design a winner. We’ll do other contests and hopefully that deciding factor will be in your design!

Once again, thank you ALL for taking the time to photograph your settings and send them to us – particularly in light of the hectic holidays and snowy weather! We love seeing your new designs and sharing them with other outdoor design enthusiasts.

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

Still More Finalists!

flagfables — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:40:29 +0000

Like the last contest, we’ve had an amazing number of great entries for our Holiday Outdoor Design Contest and a wide range of design ideas! Most of your entries have been holiday-themed, but many were from Fall and Thanksgiving settings, as well. And we’ve even had some great entries of indoor settings using flags and doormats.

So here’s the next group of finalists!

Deb B., from Minnesota

Joyce R., from Massachusetts

Kal B., from Michigan

Laurie D., from Rhode Island

Stacey B., from Massachusetts

Again, thank you everyone, for taking the time to photograph and send us your design images! We’ve loved seeing all of them and hope you all have, too! Check back soon, we’ll be announcing the winners before the end of the day!

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

And The Next Group of Finalists

flagfables — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:22:43 +0000

Here’s the next group of talented finalists in our Flag Fables Outdoor Design Contest. It’s so interesting to see how a single design can inspire such different settings!

And it’s so much fun to see the flags, doormats, mailbox covers and even Yard DeSigns paired with the tradition holiday decorations like wreaths, garlands, lights and snowmen!

Cathy W., from North Carolina

Gail C., from Massachusetts

Paula C., from New Jersey

Patty P., from Florida

Bonnie B., from Virginia

Great work, everyone! We so appreciate you taking the time to photograph and share your wonderful work! Remember that we’ll post at least one more group of finalists and then announce the winners tomorrow.

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

The Next Group of Contest Designs

flagfables — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:47:19 +0000

And here’s another group of great outdoor setting designs. Like the first group, the ones in this group also come from all over the U.S. and Canada, as well!

Beverly B., from Massachusetts

Eva S., from Newfoundland, Canada

Michelle T., from Florida

Tricia M., from New York.

Rue Ann S., Pennsylvania

Another group of wonderful designs, thank you, everyone! It’s great for us to see your work and hopefully inspiring for you as well!

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

Design Contest Entries

flagfables — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:34:59 +0000

Despite the hectic holidays and record breaking snowy weather for much of the United States, you all managed to create some wonderful holiday settings! Here are the first group of candidates for the latest Flag Fables Holiday Design Contest:

Michael F. from New York

Marla G. from Wisconsin

Sandy D. from California

Cheryl G., from South Dakota

Patricia G. from Pennsylvania

Wonderful work everyone! Stay tuned for the next group of finalists!

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy

Great Gift Ideas for the Men in Your Life

flagfables — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:41:12 +0000

Next on the holiday gift idea list: the men in your life!

There are few more direct ways into the hearts & minds of most of the husbands, sons, fathers, grandfathers and nephews in our lives than sports. Whether for holiday gifts, birthday gifts or just about any gift-giving occasion, sports-themed items are always a “hit!”

Over the years we have put together a great collection of sports-themed flags for everything from Major League Baseball (MLB) garden flags and MLB standard flags, to National Football League (NFL) garden flags and NFL standard flags. From golf, fishing, bowling, car racing and skiing printed flags to basketball, hockey, lacrosse and soccer handcrafted applique flags. We also have other sports-themed products including MatMates, Yard DeSigns, and MailWraps.

Patriots Team Flag

And if you’re concerned that your husband’s or son’s sports team enthusiasm won’t match with your outdoor setting designs, flags also make great indoor decorations. In the same way so many of our customers have been having great fun with indoor flags as artwork in children’s bedrooms and playrooms, sports flags make great additions in family recreation rooms and even garages.

Recreation Room with Sports Flag

So you can have the best of both worlds AND get the favorite men in your life gifts they’ll love this holiday season!

Happy Holidays!

Wendy

Great Gift Ideas for Children

flagfables — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:04:13 +0000

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or family friend, buying just the right gifts for children can be challenging! It’s tough to know a child’s (or their parents’) tastes in clothing, let alone the right size. And it’s not always easy to know which toys are appropriate, or to keep up with which toys children might already have.

It seems that more and more of our customers are having great success with flags as gifts for children. As much as we all love flags in outdoor settings, they also make great indoor artwork in children’s bedrooms or play rooms!!

Flags can help make your gift-giving easy and fun: size isn’t an issue with flags; they’ll continue to be a colorful addition to the room as the child gets older; we have hundreds of designs for you to choose from; and they’re a unique & fun gift that can be used year-round!

Flag Art in Children's Play Rooms

Using flags indoors isn’t complicated – they can easily be hung on a wall with a wooden dowel and picture hook. Or they can be mounted on metal or painted doors, like a child’s bedroom door, or a window with a small plastic dowel that attaches with small suction cups.

"Chilly & Company" Printed Garden Flag

The smaller window/door dowel accommodates garden-size flags in both printed and handmade applique styles. The larger, wall dowel accommodates standard-size flags in both printed and applique styles. Decide which size is best, and then choose from hundreds of fun and colorful designs from almost as many themes as you can imagine!

"Christmas Moose" Applique Garden Flag

Hopefully this idea will help make your holiday shopping a little less stressful and will help you choose just the right gifts for the little ones in your lives!

Happy Flag Flying!

Wendy