Orange HOWELL’s O.H. Macaroni Art Contest for Kids & Teens

NEW YORK - Sept. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Pasta memories…almost everyone has them. From pasta-bead necklaces to pasta-decorated boxes and pencil cups, children’s pasta art is beloved and it has deep meaning. In a salute to this cherished children’s craft, O.H. Macaroni Jewelry invites kids, ages 5 – 17 to submit their recent pasta art projects for a chance to win one of O.H. Macaroni’s whimsical pasta pendants. Entries will be accepted between October 1^st and October 15^th, 2014. Three winners will be chosen, one in each of the following age categories: Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13 to 17. The winners will be announced on World Pasta Day– Saturday, October 25^th. There are no fees to enter.

Precious metal meets precious children–that’s the underpinnings of the O.H. Macaroni Jewelry collection. “Pasta memories are the real deal,” said Paula Zanger founder and designer of Orange HOWELL. “Most of us can remember making a piece of pasta art, and the pride and satisfaction we felt when gifting our creation to someone special. This contest celebrates the simple joy of making and sharing that art.”  Zanger’s original designs for the O.H. Macaroni Jewelry collection embody the sentiment–drawing their sculptural forms from real pasta pieces and rendered in pewter plated with silver and gold.

To Enter the O.H. Macaroni Art Contest

Participants may submit images of recent camp or (2013-2014) school projects, or new creations that incorporate varieties of pasta as the primary enhancements–jewelry, ornaments, or compositions on paper (8” x 10” paper max). Accents of paint and other materials are acceptable. Creativity is in the mind of the maker.

Only one entry will be accepted per child. All artwork must be the individual’s original creation. Art entry to be emailed to pzanger@orangehowell.com as a jpg no larger than 2MB (smart phone images!) Include a brief description or story to be posted on Orange HOWELL’s Orange’s Blog. Please state if you want your full name and contact information included in the post. Final deadline for all entries: October 15^th!

Orange HOWELL’s original jewelry collection O.H. Macaroni includes: Pendants, Lariats, Bracelets, Wrist wraps and more. Designer Paula Zanger used over 20 different types of pasta in her quest to assure the finished jewelry would retain their original sculptural spirit. All Orange HOWELL pieces are designed in the East Village of Manhattan’s New York City and are handmade in New England. During the contest period, Orange HOWELL will donate a percentage of online sales of O.H. Macaroni Jewelry to Every Mother Counts and the Food Bank of New York.

For more information about the O.H. Macaroni Art Contest for Kids and Teens, please visit Orange’s Blog (http://www.orangehowell.com/orange-howell-/) @ www.orangehowell.com. Have questions? Please contact Paula Zanger at pzanger@orangehowell.com.

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