This is for a close-up picture of your piece, from an angled shot, a peak inside the drawers or a close up of the top or the legs – looking for the best close up shot of your piece.
Simple, one color. Keep it simple and classic. No distressing. It can be one color with for example wood legs.
This is for a piece with wow factor. A “we can’t believe it’s the same piece” – beautifully redone to have a dramatic effect on the final piece.
(Before & After Images Required)
Antique, Distressed, Farmhouse Vibe.
Mid-Century Modern Pieces.
This is for the best piece with multiple colors. Whether it’s two colors or 45, whatever has multiple colors can enter this category. From blended, to free hand art and drawings.
Best new comer furniture refinisher of the year. This is someone who only started painting in 2021. If you’re a new artist that started in 2021, share your favorite piece – and it can by any style.
This is for a piece of furniture that was originally built to serve one purpose, but was repurposed for something different. IE a bed into a bench, a desk into vanities. (Before & After Images Required)
This piece of furniture has no paint on it, only top coats. Whether it’s been restored or left as it. This piece of furniture has no paint on it. You may use a transparent wash of paint to preserve the wood tones for the top coat.
This category is for the piece that has the best photo. Good lighting, clear photography and excellent use of props.
ARTISTIC CLOSE-UP:
This is for a close-up picture of your piece, from an angled shot, a peak inside the drawers or a close up of the top or the legs – looking for the best close up shot of your piece.
• Kelsey Rumsey
Jack & Bo
• Melissa Kaden
Backstory Home
CLEAN & CLASSIC:
Simple, one color. Keep it simple and classic. No distressing. It can be one color with for example wood legs.
• Amy Pricco
Pennollo Designs
• Anne Michelle
Amini Design Ashburn
DRAMATIC MAKEOVER:
This is for a piece with wow factor. A “we can’t believe it’s the same piece” – beautifully redone to have a dramatic effect on the final piece.
• Walessa Maki
A Life Refurbished
• Maggie & Nate Hartje
303 Silo
FARMHOUSE:
Antique, Distressed, Farmhouse Vibe.
• Jennifer Beck
Saved by Design
• Meghan Brink
Fig & Poppy Co.
MID-CENTURY MODERN:
Mid-Century Modern Pieces.
• Courtney Weisel
Steel Birch Studios
• Kristen Markus
Cloud Art by Kristen
MULTI-COLORED PIECE:
This is for the best piece with multiple colors. Whether it’s 2 colors or 45, whatever has multiple colors can enter this category. From blended, to free hand art and drawings.
• Jen Green
Green Spruce Designs
• Sarah Murphy
Colourfulsaz
NEW ARTIST 2020:
Best newcomer furniture refinisher of the year. This is someone who only started painting in 2020. If you’re a new artist that started in 2020, share your favorite piece – and it can be any style.
• Vivan Dajan
Zorai Redesign
• Abisha Laheeb
Prairie Rustics Designs
REPURPOSED PIECE:
This is for a piece of furniture that was originally built to serve one purpose, but was repurposed for something different. For example, a bed into a bench, a desk into vanities.
• Nathan Bridges
NB. Restorations
• Jessica Godsey
Oak & Grain Refinishing
RESTORED WOOD/UNPAINTED:
This piece of furniture has no paint on it, only top coats. Whether it’s been restored or left as it. This piece of furniture has no paint on it. You may use a transparent wash of paint to preserve the wood tones for the top coat.
• Jennifer Beck
Saved by Design
• Jen Green
Green Spruce Designs
STAGING:
This piece of furniture has no paint. This category is for the piece that has the best photo with good lighting, clear photography and excellent use of props.
• Jenn Fisher & Amanda Degelman
Vintage Sisters
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• Krista Stutzman
Deer Run Vintage
• Golden Painted Brush Inset in Award Frame (12” x 12”, with name and award won)
• Best of Zibra Paintbrush Kit - 5 Piece (Round, Square, Triangle, Palm Pro Trim, Chiseled Wedge in large canvas bag)
• Featured on our podcast
• Featured on our enjoyzibra.com site
• Featured On Zibra Social Media Accounts
• Digital BEST OF logo available to display on winners sites
• Small Frame of their Piece (with Name and Finalist Mention, Frame not pictured)
• Crafting Paintbrush Kit - 3 Piece (Round, Square and Fan in small canvas bag)
• Featured on enjoyzibra.com for the public to vote and choose BEST OF from each category
• Digital finalist logo available to display on winners sites
As an entrant, you will be the first judge as you have to decide which piece you will enter in which categories – that will be difficult!
The judges will choose three finalists from each of the 10 Categories listed. Entries are evaluated by the judges on their originality, beauty, and category reflection as well as quality photos submitted. Once all the finalists are chosen, they will be featured on enjoyzibra.com and voting will then be open to the public. The finalists receiving the most public votes becomes the “Best” in each category.
Entries accepted January 5 throught Friday, January 21, 2022 until midnight EST.
Three finalists from each of the 10 Categories will be chosen by our 7 International Judges and announced on the Zibra Before and After Podcast and open for public voting from February 2 through February 11, 2022 midnight EST.
BEST OF Winners announced on the Zibra Before and After Podcast on February 16, 2022.
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