A label with the exhibitor’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit. Supporting information is required for all exhibits. Describe steps taken and include element or principle of design used. A Home Design and Restoration Supporting Information form is required and available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration.
Home Environment exhibits are evaluated by these criteria:
1) Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.)
2) Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts), suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday specific items are discouraged. Exhibits made from kits are also discouraged as kits limit decision making in the design process.
3) Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application of design elements and principles. Include the design elements and principles used along with simple explanation of how you designed the exhibit in supporting information.
4) Items must be entered in the correct class. What medium was changed or manipulated? What medium is the majority of the exhibit made from?
5) Items should be ready for display in the home (pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc.). No single mat board or artist canvas panels. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without framing. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command strips are not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.
6) Except for Design My Place exhibits, items should not be ones made for beginning level or other projects (ex: simple (10 minute) table runners or woodworking).
7) Exhibit may be no taller than 7’ and no wider than 6’. Exhibit must be able to be easily lifted by two 4-H staff.
Division 250: General Home Design and Restoration
4-H’ers enrolled in Home Design and Restoration may utilize the classes below to enter county-only exhibits that do not fit in other classes.
*C250001 Finished item for the home
*C250002 Finished item for the home
Division 252: Design My Place
*C252001 Needlework item (made with yarn or floss)
*C252002 Simple fabric accessory ex. pillow, laundry bag, pillowcase, table runner, etc.
*C252003 Accessory made with original batik or tie dye
*C252004 Simple accessory made using wood
*C252005 Simple accessory made using plastic
*C252006 Simple accessory made using glass
*C252007 Simple accessory made using clay
*C252008 Simple accessory made using paper
*C252009 Simple accessory made using metal tooling or metal punch
*C252010 Storage item made or recycled
*C252011 Bulletin or message board
*C252012 Problem solved: Use a creative method to show you solved a problem (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, etc.)
*C252013 Video showing how to make a bed, organize a room, or the steps you used to make your simple accessory
Division 256: Heirloom Treasures/Family Keepsakes
This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled.
Attach this supporting information:
1) List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures encouraged.
2) Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history of the item; may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview with family member, etc.
C256001 Trunks, including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes.
C256002 An Article-either a newly made repurposed "treasure" (accessory) from an old item or an old "treasure" (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.
C256003 Furniture-either a newly made repurposed "treasure" from an old item or an old "treasure" refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.
C256004 Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Furniture -A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. (Refinished items go in classes 2-3.) This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project. Consult extension publication Conservation of Textile Items, NF137, found at: https://go.unl.edu/gcnh for information on textiles.
Division 257: Design Decisions
C257001 Design board for a room may be a poster (22”x28”) or multimedia presentation (on usb drive). Include: color scheme, wall treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room. Show what you learned with before and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc.
C257002 Problem solved, Energy Savers or Career Exploration Identify a problem (as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparison, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR, explore a career related to home environment (what would it be, what education is needed, what would you do, etc.). Using poster, notebook, multimedia presentation (on USB drive) or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration.
C257003 Solar, wind, or other energy alternatives for the home can be models, either an original creation or an adaptation of kit. If a kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home.
C257004 Technology in design incorporate technology into a project related to home design (for example, use conductive thread to create a circuit that enhances a wall hanging) or create the design with a 3D printer.
C257006 Window Covering may include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc.
C257007 Floor covering may be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc. May be exhibited as a poster or multimedia presentation.
C257008 Bedcover may include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. No fleece tied blankets.
C257009 Original Needlework/Stitchery Accessory
C257010 2D Textile Accessory such as a tablecloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or 10-minute table runners.
C257011 3D Textile Accessory such as a pillow, pillow sham, fabric bowl, etc.) No fleece tied exhibits.
C257012 2D Accessory
C257013 3D Accessory string art, wreath, etc.
C257014 Accessory Original Floral Design
For classes 15-18, determine entry by what medium was manipulated.
C257015 Accessory Original made from Wood burn, cut, shape or otherwise manipulate
C257016 Accessory Original made from Glass etch, mosaic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate
C257017 Accessory Original made from Metal cut, shape, punch, sculpt, reassemble or otherwise manipulate
C257018 Accessory Original made from Ceramic or Tile process must permanently alter medium; painting alone is not sufficient
C257019 Accessory Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home reuse a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your supporting information.
C257020 Furniture Recycled/Remade by using a common object or material in a creative way. Describe what was done to recycle or reuse item in your supporting information.
C257021 Furniture Wood Opaque finish such as paint or enamel
C257022 Furniture Wood Clear finish showing wood grain.
C257023 Furniture Fabric Covered may be stool, chair seat, slipcovers, headboard, etc.
C257024 Furniture Outdoor Living made/refurbished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. (May be displayed outside.) Describe what was done if recycled or reused.
C257025 Accessory Outdoor Living made/refurbished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. (May be displayed outside.) Describe what was done if recycled or reused.