All Contests will be kept as Fair and Even as we can possibly make them.

They will all be announced early enough for you to make your items and send in the photos for Judging before the Event Week End. Well? That is IF you spend the time to get the items finished.

Some of the Contests will have items that will come in your Goody Bag. There might be sewing, from Patterns given here on this website on the Private Pages (still to come, access after sign up) there might be painting, or gluing or....

Don't Fret. I believe their is something for everyone. You might not be a Customizer, but we have a Contest or several that EVERYONE can Join In.

You do not have to sign up for ANY of the Contests, or, you can sign up for ALL of the Contests, that is up to YOU. But I am betting, they are going to be fun to watch and hard to decide who to Vote for.

The Contests will be voted on by the people at that LIVE. There will, for some of the Contests, be extra points on top of the Voting that will be added in for the total count before the Winner is chosen.

As Always, We ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to Join In. Beginners, in any of the Categories, or ALL the Categories, are MORE than Welcome and Certainly Encouraged to Join In....who know? YOU could Win a Prize!~

This is an overview of what we are PLANNING for the Contests in Jan at the Smart Doll Winterfest. Keep in mind, THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please Check Back Often.

These Contests are a LOT of fun, and we keep them as FAIR as we possibly can. For instance, our Sewing Contest, everyone will use the same Pattern, and same fabrics. THIS keeps it fair for everyone. However, for our Crocheted Hat and Scarf Contest AND OR the Knitted Sweater Contest, we want each one to be Unique. Colors, Types, Shapes.

Your Votes will come from the other Smart Doll Enthusiasts that are present at the LIVE. One Vote Per Person Per Contest. There could be Extra Points given for certain things within some of the Contests.

There will be Prizes. Not huge Prizes, but what we think are FUN Prizes.

Also, throughout the Week End, there will be Hidden Giveaways, you never know when, you just have to be there at that LIVE to find out.

We will post ALL of the Rules for each of the Contests as time gets closer and everything is worked out.
MORE INFORMATION TO COME, this is just an overview at this time!~

Deron and I have purchased BOLTS of fabric for the Winterfest Sewing Contests. However, we decided NOT to include these Sewing Contest Packets in every Goody Bag. These packets will be an add on to your Ticket. THIS keeps the cost of the Event down, as well as cuts way back on waste. Not everyone sews, not everyone needs both Packets, and not everyone will want to be in the Contest, (That is a Shame, because I think these will really be fun).

There will be a Limited Supply for each of the Advanced and Beginner Projects, and even fewer made for the Pear Shaped Smart Dolls, so buy early. There are some people that ONLY own Pear Shaped Smart Dolls. If you are one, let us know when you order. If the Pear Packets are Sold Out, we can offer the Classic Size, or Refund your money for that item.

Please do not think we are going to make money on the Packets (or the event), we are going to keep the cost to about $3 per Classic Size Sewing Contest Packet, $5 for Pear Size Sewing Contest Packet, and that will include, as I said, about everything you need to participate.

Everything you will need for the Contest will be included in your Sewing Contest Packets, (other than thread, scissors, pins and needles, or other sewing tools you might use. Those you will need to have for yourself.). From Pattern to Fabric to closures for the item will be included inside your Goody Bag. THIS will keep the Sewing Contest as Fair as Fair Can Be.

You MUST order your Sewing Contest Packet with your Tickets for the Winterfest.

PLEASE NOTE!: We are calling this Contest "Advanced", however, if you can sew on Sleeves and add a Collar to your Shirt, YOU are going to find this an EASY Project. As we have said (and said, over and over) THIS whole Event, the Whole Winterfest, is about getting together, getting to know one another a bit better, and having fun!~

The Project will take a little time, but is, when broken down to each part, very easy. The fabric we will be sending is Stretch Knit, so you will probably need to pin as you sew.

These 3D Heads, REQUIRED for the Contest (only because we want everyone to have the same type of head to start, to keep it as fair as we possibly can) can be ordered with your Tickets to the Winterfest Event.

As I said with the Sewing Contest, Deron and I are Not trying to make money. We are keeping the Costs as Low to participate as we can. We will only be making 30 of the Heads. These MUST be purchased with your Winterfest Ticket and there will be a Limit of 2 per person.

The Custom Contest will include a Face Up on a 3D Printed Head (must be purchased with your Ticket and will come inside the Goody Bag you receive - this is, head only). The Contest also requires a Wig (extra points if you make your own, with proof), Clothing (extra points if you make your doll's clothing, with proof), Shoes or Boots (extra points if you craft them yourself).

There is no theme at this time. So you are FREE to do any type of custom you like on your own Smart Doll.

There will be a themes for each of the Photo Contests. A couple of the Photo Contests will have items inside the Goody Bag that must be in the photo....however you would like to set them up in your photo.

No Photoshopping or Filters.

Crochet any type of Hat for your Smart Doll with a Matching Scarf. Use any type of Crochet Threads or Yarns YOU choose.

Sarah Scales, World Known Crochet Guru, Ocotopudding.com will be a Guest Speaker at the 2024 Winterfest. On Sarah's YouTube Channel you will find Smart Doll Crochet Patterns, many of those are Crocheted Hats.

If you are thinking about learning to Crochet, now is the time. Sarah has a few easy Patterns that a Beginner would be able to follow. Once you learn the basics, the other Patterns will not be too hard to follow.

Knit ANY type of Knitted Sweater for your Smart Doll in ANY color, shape, type or stitch YOU choose.

Your Sweater can have a button down front or be pull over. Extra Points for Correct fit (that correct fit includes, sleeves that are to the wrist that match on each side, as well as neck lines not too tight or too loose fitting). Extra Points for working Buttons with Button Holes.

We are planning some Unannounced Contests, at least two, that might be something that is a little Silly, but a Whole Bunch Of Fun. You will know what these are when you receive your Goody Bag and see the items you will need for these inside. We sure hope you get a smile, a good laugh, or at least a full eye roll.

For each Contest, there will be a prize. They are undetermined right now, but it would be one of these ideas; clothing and or an outfit for your Smart Doll, something 3D Printed just for Smart Dolls, or other ideas that we have not even thought of yet.

Prizes will be shown on the LIVES along with the Contest it pertains to.

The contents of this page for Winterfest Contests is still under construction. Please check back later!

-- The Loving My Smart Doll Team
Tue, 07 May 2024 16:35:51 -0500