Contests from the Community
Contests from the Community
"CRAFTS & TREATS FOR PETS" CONTEST
Show off your crafty or culinary skills and make something unique for your pet for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Amazon.com and have your project featured on ABC TV with popular designer, Sandy Sandler, and on the Crafter for Kids' website. For entry details, go to http://www.c4k555.org/imgupload/competition.html. Deadline: June 25.
IHOP's "I LOVE DAD" CONTEST
Reward Dad for all he does by visiting www.ihop.com and submitting a creative, heartfelt story (in 250 words or less) of why you love your father and why you think he deserves a delicious meal at IHOP. Entries will be judged on entertainment, originality and emotional impact. Five winners will each receive a $100 IHOP gift card. Deadline: June 20.
MyWayPhotoContest.com
Join this seasonal photo competition for budding and experienced photographers, and get the chance to win $5,000, a Fujifilm FinePix HS10 digital camera and $250 worth of photo gifts! Through June 26, visit the website to register, submit photos and vote for your favorites in three themed categories: Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduation. In addition to the top prizes, the website also features an array of daily giveaways with thousands of customizable photo items including prints, T-shirts, sticker sets, posters, mugs, mouse pads, puzzles and more. Also, get expert photo-taking tips plus ideas for craft projects and decorating. www.mywayphotocontest.com.
"COUNTER CULTURES: THE SECRET LIVES OF GAMES" GAME DESIGN CONTEST
Game on! Design a fun, challenging and original game for San Diego Museum of Man's new exhibit that features games from all over the world. There will be two age categories: ages 9 & under & 10-14. Three winning designs will be selected from each age group. Winners will be invited to an awards reception and their games will be displayed in the exhibit. For contest rules and other information, visit www.museumofman.org. Deadline: July 1.
CHEERIOS NEW AUTHOR CONTEST
Aspiring children’s authors, ages 18 & up, are invited to write and submit their original stories (for ages 3-8) for the chance to receive $5,000 and the opportunity to have their story published by Simon & Schuster, Inc. Two first runners-up will each receive $1,000 and their stories will be featured on www.spoonfulsofstories.com. For details, visit www.spoonfulsofstoriescontest.com. Deadline: July 15.
SKETCH-A-SPACE
Easter Seals, the leading nonprofit provider of autism services, teams up with Google to launch this online design contest for kids and adults living with autism. Express your creative side as you design the room of your dreams (it could be a bedroom, family room, classroom or office) by using the free Google SketchUp 3D modeling software. Get the chance to win $2,000 to make your dream space a reality! Submit your entries at www.easterseals.com/sketchaspace. Deadline: July 16.
KIDS' SUMMER CRAFTS CONTEST
Upload a photo of your child’s most creative craft project, and win a luxurious, five-day/four-night family vacation at Beaches Resorts in Jamaica! Also, experience the all-new Martha Stewart Crafts Studio at Beaches where you can use Martha Stewart Craft tools to make a handcrafted personal souvenir of your stay. www.marthastewart.com/kids-craft-contest. Deadline: Aug. 1.
YOUR HEALTHY LIFE AND YOUFruits & Veggies-More Matters wants to hear how you and your family keep fit and healthy, how you’ve lost weight or how you get your kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables. Share your success story, in 1,000 words or less, for a chance to win $1,000 worth of nutrition products and education materials plus $500 worth of fruit- and vegetable-related products/coupons! To enter, go to www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org and click on “Community.” Deadline: July 1.
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