BIG & BRAVE CHARCTERS ART CONTEST

Have design aspirations for your kid?
Want your kid to:

- be included in the next MIMA range and printed in the pages of BIG Kids Magazine
- receive a subscription to BIG Kids Magazine.
- receive one tee with their artwork screenprinted on it.
- receive a poster of it’s choice from the Mini and Maximus online store
- pick a charity of it’s choice for Mini and Maximus to donate $100 in their name.
- be featured on all Mini & Maximus and BIG Kids Magazine social media

More info here.

BRIGITTE-Creative-Blog-Award 2012

Brigitte.de is looking for the most talented DIY enthusiast in the blogosphere!

They are looking for authors of creative blogs who present their own modern DIY ideas and completed projects in a visually appealing way, with well-thought-out instructions written in a coherent manner.

Starting February 2012 the Jury will choose three most inspiring blogs every month and announce them on the 1st of the following month. Nominees will then have two weeks to submit a new DIY idea to be presented on brigitte.de. AT the end of 2012. three winners will be announced.  First prize is a chance to style a major DIY story with the editorial staff for the BRIGITTE print edition.

more info

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Your design on a Booteeq T-shirt

There is a contest at Croatian Booteeq!

Stick your design on a white T-shirt, and apply. If they like it, it will be posted online for voting AND it will be available for purchase to Booteeq users. That is right, you don't need to win to have a chance to earn some money.

To apply, go here.

Before sending the preview make sure you have the priginal file ready (vectors (PDF, AI) or high resolution photo (PDF, TIFF, JPG - 300dpi). Original file will be asked for if your design is picked.

• Preview format: jpg, gif, png (white background)
• Preview size: 1000 x 1000 px 
• Note: design should have max 3 colours

The design does not have to be new, but it needs to be 100% yours.

Take the Style X Design Challenge

Enter to have your design worn by a musician performing at one of the largest music events in the United States!

To enter, BurdaStyle members must post one fashion sketch and one mood board as a project, detailing their dream rock star fashion look. At least one of each image must be posted within your final project upload on BurdaStyle.com. Please note that the title must include the word “Style X” in its title.

All submissions must be uploaded by February 7 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). 5-10 sketches will be chosen by BurdaStyle, BERNINA and Style X.

On February 8th, 5 winners will be annonced. Each winning designer will then be given the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind look for a well-known musician featured at SXSW Music! The winner will be paired up with a musician to then create the garment, and will be responsible for making it. Each winner will be responsible for sourcing their fabric and notions.
The winning looks will be featured on the Style X runway, and editorial coverage on the BurdaStyle blog.
This is an incredible opportunity for new and emerging designers to have their creations seen in front of large audience of industry leaders, and have their garments worn by a true rockstar!

Please see here for more details. Good Luck!

Sew-vivor: A Sewing Competition

UPDATE: Unfortunately open only for US ctizens!

I seem to be unable to pull myself together, and write a post. I am still spaced out and a bit lost. My blogging time has been taken up by taking care of my colicky baby. I mean, he is only 3 weeks old...so I guess I still have an excuse.
In absence of original content (I have loads of stuff lined up, I am just not able to write it up yet) I have a great announcement for you from Family Ever After.


A sewing competition called Sew-vivor! It's a spin off of the show Survivor, and it's gonna be awesome! 

 

 Timeline:

January 11: Announce Competition, Buttons, and Judges

January 18: Announce Themes and Rules
January 25: Announce Prizes and Sponsors

February 1-29: Auditions accepted all month!
{You can enter ANY sewing project you've made. More info about entering coming next week}.

March 7: Top 10 Contestants announced
March 14: Honorable mention entries featured
March 21: Guest Judges announced (different from main judges, she will choose the contestant who wins "immunity" for the week)
March 28: Sew-vivor Giveaway

April 4: 1st Round of Competition
April 5: Top 8 announced
April 11: 2nd Round of Competition
April 12: Top 5 announced
April 18: 3rd Round of Competition
April 19: Top 3 announced
April 25: 4th and Final Round of Competition
April 26: Winners announced!

Design your UGGS - 'Art and Sole' charitable contest - CLOSED

UGG^® Australia invites artists to unleash their creativity on a pair of signature UGG^® boots in the ninth annual 'Art and Sole' charitable contest.  The winner, chosen by the brand, will have their design produced and sold in UGG^® Australia retail stores & online across the US in 2012. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the boots will be donated to 'The Boys and Girls Clubs of America'.
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UGG^® Australia's Choice

One winner will have their design produced and sold at select UGG^® Australia retails locations in 2012. In addition, the winner will receive:

• $5,000
• One pair of the personally designed UGG^® boots
• One UGG^® bag
• Global exposure for having their design featured on UGG^® Australia’s social media channels

Voter's Choice

• The highest voted artist will receive a pair of UGG^® boots

Get Involved

Submit by: December 26, 2011
Vote: December 27, 2011 - January 5, 2012
Winner(s) Announced: January 18, 2012


Click here for more detailed Terms & conditions and to download the template you are supposed to use!

Winners of the 2. Ready-Made Design Contest are finally announced

MiMa: DAS SEIL

malo: ABLAGE RINTINTIN

ELASTIKA: LITTLE POP MACHINE


And a tribute to:

Congrats to all!

12 Days of Holiday DIY

It isn't too late to link up! All colors can be lionked up by Dec. 18th!

Dec. 1st - GREEN - The Design Confidential
Dec. 2nd - WHITE - Domestically Speaking
Dec. 3rd - BLUE/PURPLE ~ Fireflies & JellyBeans
Dec. 4th - SILVER - Freckled Laundry
Dec 5th - GREY - Primitive & Proper
Dec 6th - SPARKLE/GLITTER - a girl and a glue gun
Dec 7th - MIRROR/CLEAR - the DIY showoff
Dec 8th - EARTH TONES - Making the World Cuter
Dec 9th - RED - Its do very Cheri
Dec 10th - GOLD - 504 Main
Dec 11th - CHALKBOARD - WhisperWood Cottage
Dec 12th - MULTI-COLOR - The DIY Club

Finish This Book - contest

Aaaand, I have another contest for you.

announced a crafting contest where you can win the book by Keri Smith:

Simply enter any book-themed project you have made here. Contest closes on November 20.


Extract: Dear Reader, One dark and stormy night, author Keri Smith found some strange scattered pages abandoned in a park. She collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and now, she's passing the task on to you, her readers. I collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and am now passing the task on to you. Your mission is to become the new author of this work. You will continue the research and provide the content. In order to complete the task, you will have to undergo some secret intelligence training, which is included in this volume. Since no one knows what lies ahead, please proceed with caution, but know...this book does not exist without you. Yours truly, Keri Smith

2. READY-MADE DESIGNCOMPETITION - HELLOGOODBYE (CLOSED)

This is an extraordinary announcement, because timing is really tight!!!


   is looking for the best READY-MADE-Design products for the entrance area. Hooks, wardrobes, coat-hanger, umbrella stands or storage – anything goes!

TASK: your READY-MADE furniture should be made out of prefabricated parts that can of course be modified and it should be possible for others to replicate your READY-MADE without special knowledge or tools.

They even give examples of good READY-MADES, check them out, and get creative. It is open to anyone who feels they are up to it!And entries need to be uploaded by October 30. Yes!!! As I said, the deadline is really tight. The deadline has been extended to November 15. Woohooo!!

ALICE ROSIGNOLI

STEPH MANTIS

 For details about prizes and jury click here.

Be sure to read all the details about the application because you will need to make a tutorial to enter.

See already finished entries here.

When you've uploaded your creation, let us know. As you probably noticed, there is a public vote too, so share with us and with your friends!

Petra


                                                                                                                          

UNDO TODO re-create, share and win! (CLOSED)

Browsing through my favorite blogs on Friday, I came across a super COOL announcement over at Imaginative Bloom, talking about the creative competition organized by Indie Up.

Indieup is an e-commerce site that sells products related to ecological sustainability, innovation,
design and recycling of materials and the've put together the unDO toDO!

 




































The contest is free, it is open to participation untill November 15th. 4 winners will be chosen at  the end of the contest, 3 by a jury, 1 by a popular vote and not only they win cool prizes (for details about the judges and prizes check out the PRESS KIT on their site), they also get to be marketed on Indie Up.

So, role up your sleeves, CREATE and have fun! Do send links over, when it is time to vote! Good luck!

Petra