Reusable Bag Art Contest

https://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/

DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS® LAUNCHES REUSABLE BAG ART  

CONTEST FOR K-12 STUDENTS  

Deadline to submit artwork is March 25, 2022 

https://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/reusable-bag-contest/

Don’t mess with Texas is looking for new artwork for our reusable bags, and we want designs from Texas students! Students in grades K-12 can submit their artwork to the Don’t mess with Texas Reusable Bag Contest. The contest runs February 25- March 25, 2022. The winner will earn a $100 HEB gift card, Don’t mess with Texas swag and their artwork printed on reusable bag to be distributed throughout the state. Three runner ups will also see their designs on our reusable bags and receive a box of Don’t mess with Texas swag. Additionally, one selected classroom teacher from each of the four student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B gift card.

Eduardo, 6th grade 

Danielle Voyles 8th grade

Estrella Torres, 8th grade

Kaylee W. 7th grade 

Kai Kerbo 7th grade

Carie A. 8th grade 

Jaycee M. 7th grade 

Francisco, 8th grade 

Paislee Hall, 6th grade

McKenzie Weathersby, 8th grade

 Brielle Barrera, 8th grade

Katherine P. 

RULES:

Must be on 8.5 by 11 piece of paper (computer paper)

Must be 2 dimensional (flat). 

Must not be digital or computer generated.

Must not be traced or use any existing artwork to create the image. 

May use pencil, marker, crayon, or colored pencil. 

You can get ideas from other art as inspiration, but cannot use exact idea. Use your imagination to change ideas you are inspired by. 

BRAINSTORM:

Why do people use REUSABLE bags? 

What makes you think of Texas?

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What Texas images inspire you to 

NOT LITER, REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE?

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How can you create a design using both of these ideas together? 

Take what you are thinking about and make it come to life. 

Take your time. 

Lost Sock Fashion Theory...

TheLostSock is all about taking what was considered worthless and unwanted at one time

and with hope and love, giving it a new purpose and fresh start.

No matter how ugly, out of style, or ragged something is, 

there is some way of using it... is is just in the way we see it. 

God has eyes that see beauty in everything, because everything was created by Him. 

Everything was made for some purpose. Sometimes we lose understanding of what our purpose is, simply because we have lost sight of Him. 

If I relate this concept to fashion, 

then I would go into places where people have dumped and abandoned clothes they 

couldn't wear anymore, shouldn't have ever purchased, or wouldn't be caught dead in

to find a new purpose for them. 

Holes can be stitched, stains can be removed, stink can be cleaned, 

and things can be renewed if you open your eyes to the possibilities. 

I thank my Mom and Dad for giving me the smarts to save money when buying clothes.

My dad refused to buy me Guess Jeans when they were the coolest to all the cool. 

My mom dragged me into "stinky stores" (that's what me and my big sister called them)

to find treasures among the trash.

Back then they seemed to be ruining my life or embarrasing me totally, 

but today I know the truth...

they were the coolest of all the cool!

I was just too blind to see it.

Maisy in Thrifted Japanese tunic, Me in Pink  Cordoroy Jacket,  Genuine Leather Belt,  (all thrifted), and midi skirt, with Minnatonka fringe boots (Christmas Present from supportive hub).

SO, we must put on our rose glasses and go dig in the rumble to 

find newness in what was once old.

Have Fun Thrifting!