Archive: Contests
May 9, 2008
Vote for Phil's Boot!

Phil @ MAKE writes:
Keeping with the CRAFT shoe theme -- Dr Martin's has a "design your own boot" contest, so I made a boot I always wanted, one with a circuit board on it, specifically one with the Wave Bubble open source RF jammer - vote it up if you'd like to see this become a real boot one day!
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May 9, 2008 10:00 PM
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May 8, 2008
Winners of Knit Aid by Vickie Howell

Congratulations to Meg and Sara for each winning a copy of Vickie Howell's new book, Knit Aid: A Learn It, Fix It, Finish It Guide for Knitters on the Go from our free book giveaway yesterday. Thanks to everyone who entered and be on the look for more giveaways soon!
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May 8, 2008 09:00 PM
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Spruce up your Place: Indie Home Decor Challenge at Indie Fixx

Indie Fix has a new Indie Home Decor Challenge called Spruce Up Your Place. From now until June 18th send in images from your home of your completed indie & DIY home decor projects, or images of your mood/inspiration board of projects you are planning or dreaming of. There are a host of cool prizes you can win too, so find out more on the Indie Fixx site. To check out some inspirational photos, visit and join the Spruce Up Your Place Flickr Group.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 8, 2008 08:00 AM
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May 7, 2008
Winners of the Second Annual Softies Awards

The winners are all in now for the Second Annual Softies Awards! Pictured above is the winner of the Best Elephant Tribute by Marisa Bogg.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 7, 2008 09:00 AM
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Knit Aid by Vickie Howell - Free Book Giveaway!

It's giveaway time again and this week, we're featuring Vickie Howell's new book Knit Aid: A Learn It, Fix It, Finish It Guide for Knitters on the Go. This spiral bound compact book is your one-stop knitting reference that no knitter should do without!
To enter for your chance to get a FREE copy of Knit Aid, just leave a comment in this post and tell us why you need this book! Please make sure you include your email address in the comment form field so we can contact you (you're email won't be published). All comments will be closed by 8am Thursday, May 8th. Two lucky random Craftzine readers are going to win. The lucky winners will be announced tomorrow evening on the CRAFT blog. Good luck!
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! Winners will be announced tonight!
Read the Knit Aid review on Craftzine to find out more about this knitting essential!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 7, 2008 08:00 AM
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May 6, 2008
PEEPS® On Film Contest - Deadline Extended to May 31
The PEEPS® on Film video contest from Chronicle Books and Urban Outfitters has been extended to May 31st. For more info, visit the PEEPS® on Film blog.
They need more video submissions in the following categories:
Tell Us Your PEEPS® Story: When did you first meet the PEEP®? Did it have to do with a long-ago Easter basket? A hidden patch of egg-hunt grass? Or, the story continues: how have the PEEPS® grown up with you? Are they now your daily sugar fix? Did they play a part in your latest dorm room drama? This is a video that shares all about how PEEPS® fit into your story.DIY For The Crafty PEEPS® Lover:
A garland of PEEPS®? A PEEPS® printed tote? A sweater sized just for a PEEPS® character? Flip through h PeepsPEEPS®! Recipes and Crafts to Make with Your Favorite Marshmallow Treat for instant inspiration. This is a video that show us what you can craft with PEEPS®.
Related:
PEEPS® on Film Contest
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May 6, 2008 11:00 PM
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April 28, 2008
Voting is Open for the Softies Awards

The Top 5 finalists in each category are now up for voting in the Softies Awards on Softies Central. Voting is open now through Tuesday, May 6th at 8pm PST. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 7th. Now go vote! Pictured above is one of the Top 5 contenders in the Picnic Food category by Silvia Leite.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 28, 2008 06:00 AM
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April 25, 2008
Enter the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest


Michael Miller Fabrics is proud to sponsor the Baby Bootie Contest! Go to Repro Depot Fabrics to purchase fabrics or use your own to sew up your own baby bootie creation. No purchase is necessary to win this contest but a 15% discount will be given for any Michael Miller Fabrics that are purchased from Repro Depot Fabrics. To receive the discount, just enter in code CRAFT.
We are looking for the cutest and most unique baby bootie design. Enter for a chance win the Singer Curvy Sewing Machine (Model # 8763), a $100 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics, and a feature on Craftzine.com.
Three Runners Up will also receive a Michael Miller Fabrics Fat Quarter Bundle (Retail Value - $80.00) and a $20 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics. Winners will be chosen by the staff at Michael Miller Fabrics and announced on June 30th.
The contest starts today and goes until June 18th. Visit the contest rules page to find out more info, join the Michael Miller Bootie Contest Flickr Group, and post your photo to the group! It's that easy!
Check out some baby bootie inspiration from our previous post.
To Enter: Michael Miller Bootie Contest Flickr Group
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Apr 25, 2008 08:00 AM
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April 21, 2008
Photojojo Photo Month on Instructables

Take a visit to Instructables to check out all the great digital photo tutorials for Photojojo Photo Month! I love the tutorial on how to develop black and white photos at home. The entry deadline for the contest is April 30th and you can check out the host of fun prizes you can win!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 21, 2008 08:00 AM
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April 16, 2008
Enter the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest!


In celebration of our upcoming shoe issue for CRAFT:07, we are happy to announce a fun contest! Michael Miller Fabrics is proud to sponsor the Baby Bootie Contest! Go to Repro Depot Fabrics to purchase fabrics or use your own. No purchase is necessary to win this contest but a 15% discount will be given for any Michael Miller Fabrics that are purchased from Repro Depot Fabrics . To receive the discount, just enter in code CRAFT.
We are looking for the cutest and most unique baby bootie design. Enter for a chance win the Singer Curvy Sewing Machine (Model # 8763), a $100 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics, and a feature on Craftzine.com.
Three Runners Up will also receive a Michael Miller Fabrics Fat Quarter Bundle (Retail Value - $80.00) and a $20 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics. Winners will be chosen by the staff at Michael Miller Fabrics and announced on June 30th.
The contest starts today and goes until June 18th. Visit the contest rules page to find out more info and post your entry to Michael Miller Bootie Contest Flickr Group.
To get you started, here are some fun links to baby bootie inspiration:

CRAFT Pattern Podcast - Bitty Booties by Heather Bailey

A Closer Look: Etsy Winter - Baby Booties

Mary Jane style baby booties by fibrespace.

Every Lota Polka Dots Crossover Baby Booties by Sky Girl Style
There are a lot more great baby bootie inspiration on Flickr! See all photos tagged baby booties.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 16, 2008 09:00 AM
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April 15, 2008
Ponoko 10 Day Challenge: Puzzles!

Ponoko has a new 10 Day Design Challenge -- this time on Puzzles! Create an intriguing and entertaining puzzle on a laser cutter within the next 10 days. Up to $5,000 in prizes are up for grabs! Photo above is by jared who created an edition of 100 puzzle kits. Find out more on the rules and how to enter at the Ponoko Blog.
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Apr 15, 2008 09:00 PM
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The MetaPostModernKnitting Sock Challenge

The MetaPostModernKnitting Sock Challenge is going on now through July 1st.
From the challenge page:
The goal: Design your choice of (or both):1. A fashionable handknit sock for women (we have to limit this one to women... it's not that challenging to make a fashionable sock for men). We aren't going to define fashionable for you. Do some research in the fashion mags, or on style.com, or wherever else you get your fashion inspiration, but we don't want to limit your creativity by telling you what fashionable is.
2. An artsy or unconventional handknit sock for either men or women. We're about more than fashion here at MPMK. We want to promote designs that are avant-garde or unconventional in other ways. We won't define this one either, so that you can let your creativity run wild.
What we want:
A sketch of your design and a note about your inspiration.
Read the blog post for some inspirational photos and sketches.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 15, 2008 04:00 AM
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April 9, 2008
Handmade Nation April Raffle
It's time for another fundraising raffle from Handmade Nation! Help support this great film by purchasing a raffle ticket--only $2 each or $6 for 10. Here are the goodies you might win:
• Autographed copy of Knit Knit by Sabrina Gschwandtner
• Bead Simple by Susan Beal
• Tiger Mask Print by Matty8080
• CD mix pack by Zeizen Press
• Pin Pack by Catia Chen
• Handmade Nation pocket mirror
• 3 back issues of art bureau
• 2 sets of "Crafty Bits" stationary set
• Red fused glass super 8 belt buckle by Kiku
It all comes packed inside a gorgeous red silkscreened Handmade Nation Tote. For more info, check out the Handmade Nation blog.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 9, 2008 05:00 PM
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Optimus Prime in Cans
This photo of Optimus Prime made out of cans was taken at Canstruction Vancouver by Matt Boulton. Canstruction is a competition where sculptures are made out of cans that are later donated to food banks. via Geek Crafts.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 9, 2008 06:00 AM
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April 8, 2008
Softie Award Entries

Check out some of the fun entries that are already pouring in for the Second Annual Softie Awards! Remember, you only have 2 more weeks to enter this fun contest. Pictured above is the Bubblegum Pink Jackalope Feltidermy by girlsavage.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 8, 2008 09:00 AM
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April 7, 2008
Dollar Store Doggie Yurt
The crafts that are being made for Craftster's "$10 or less" Dollar Store Challenge continue to blow my mind. Leading the pack (har har) in hilarity is the Doggie Yurt Project created by Jennifer of The Felt Mouse. (If you don't know what a yurt is, see here.) Visit Craftster for more on the Dollar Store Challenge entries, and find out how to vote for your favorite.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 7, 2008 01:00 PM
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April 4, 2008
Winner of CRAFT:06!

Congratulations to Kelli who has just won herself the latest issue of CRAFT Magazine, vol 6 from yesterdays giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered!
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Apr 4, 2008 09:00 PM
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April 3, 2008
Winner of Bead Simple Giveaway

Congratulations to Seraphimgirl for winning the book, Bead Simple by Susan Beal in our giveaway yesterday! Thanks to everyone who entered! Visit the Bead Simple web site to keep up to date with upcoming events, book news, and project tutorials.
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Apr 3, 2008 10:30 PM
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Cutest Cupcake Contest

Martha Stewart is hosting the first-ever Cutest Cupcake Contest. You can upload a photo of your creation or browse from the many cute cupcakes like this one above by littlelover. The winner will receive a cupcake tree from the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's. Contest ends April 4th at midnight.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 3, 2008 11:30 AM
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April 1, 2008
Second Annual Softie Awards Opens Today!

Today's the exciting kick-off for the Second Annual Softie Awards featuring a host of some new categories. The Categories are: Picnic Food, Elephant Tribute, Cutest Face (where I'll be the judge for this category), Pink or Plaid, and Embroidered to Death. To enter, just add the photo of your softie to the 2nd Annual Softie Awards flickr group with the appropriate flickr tag by Friday, April 18th. Visit Softies Central for all the rules and information. Pictured above is Buzzy Wuzzy Bee-friended by qdpatooties.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 1, 2008 11:00 AM
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