🍂 Join #ThankfulMakes Weekly Challenge! Win a $100 Gift Card this Thanksgiving!

Hey crafty friends! November has arrived!

The season of thankfulness is here, wrapping the world in golden fields and crisp autumn air. :fallen_leaf:It’s the time of falling leaves, harvest gatherings, and football laughter echoing through the afternoon. The scent of turkey fills the air, hearts glow with warmth, and thankful smiles light up the season. :turkey:

It’s a moment to slow down, notice the little things that make life beautiful, and cherish the people who fill it with care and joy. :heart:

Now, let’s join thankful-makes, a cozy creative challenge where every handmade piece becomes a way to say thank you. Whether it’s a card, home décor, or a small gift, let your craft share your gratitude. :yellow_heart:

Event Time:
Week 1: Mon, Nov 3 → Sun, Nov 9 (11:59 PM ET)
Week 2: Mon, Nov 10 → Sun, Nov 16 (11:59 PM ET)

:gift: Prizes (weekly)

If 15+ valid entries (unlocked):

  • Grand Prize: $100 Gift Card × 1
  • Excellence Prize: Material Bundle ($9.99) × 2
  • Participation: 150 Cheers for every valid entry that meets the craft standard *(max 2 entries/person/week → up to 300 Cheers)
    Participation rewards are only for participants who did not receive material or gift card.

If <15 valid entries (not unlocked):

  • Excellence Prize: Material Bundle ($9.99) × 3
  • Participation: 150 Cheers for every valid entry that meets the craft standard *(max 2 entries/person/week → up to 300 Cheers)
    Participation rewards are only for participants who did not receive material bundle.

About $100 Gift Card Usage Rules:

  • Partial Use Allowed– The gift card amount can be used in multiple transactions.
  • Covered Costs – The gift card amount can be applied to product prices, shipping fees, and taxes. Any excess amount must be paid separately.
  • Save Your Voucher – After redemption, users will receive an email with a voucher code. Please screenshot and save it for tracking remaining balance.
  • Regional Restriction – This gift card is only redeemable in the US, CA, AU, and UK. If you are outside these regions, we will send an equivalent-value machine prize instead, selected based on local inventory availability. Please note that taxes and shipping fees will also be considered when determining the prize.

Prize Eligibility & Entry Limits

  • One prize total per person across the entire series. You can win either the $100 Gift Card or one Material Bundlenot both. (No repeat winners.)
  • Winners from Week 1 are welcome to continue participating in Week 2, your entries can still earn Cheers, but you won’t be entered into further prize draws.
  • Entry cap: Max 4 valid entries per person across all two weeks. → up to 600 Cheers .

How to Join (simple!)

  1. Visit the LOKLiK IdeaStudio Library :point_right:LOKLiK and pick your theme — gratitude, kindness, family, or Thanksgiving vibes. It could be a heartfelt thank-you card, a small gift of appreciation, or even a short message of thanks for someone special. :love_letter:

  2. Design in IdeaStudio — use any SVG or font that fits your theme. Customize it and save your project.

  3. Make it real — create your design on a card, mug, gift tag, tote, or décor piece.

  4. Share in IdeaStudio Project — publish your project, then post the link in the comments using this format:

    Here’s my #ThankfulMakes Week 1 entry!
    Theme: [what your craft expresses]
    IdeaStudio link: [URL]
    Story: [who or what you’re thankful for]
    Photos: [attach 1–3]

  5. You’re in!

Notes:

How Winners Are Selected

Grand Prize eligibility: Awarded only if there are ≥15 valid entries in the week. (If not unlocked, no Grand Prize, see Prizes section.)

Weights

  • Presentation & photos – 30% (1–3 clear photos, incl. a full shot + a close-up of the word; clean light/background; readable composition.)
  • Craft & finish – 30% (Cut/press/adhesion/edges neat; layout & color layering; overall build quality.)
  • Theme fit & word expression and story – 20% (Word is clearly visible and matches the piece; explains why you chose it)
  • Community likes – 20% (Likes on the entrant’s comment in the weekly thread, counted at the each week.)

For example:

@Cory_Barger Project: See What I've Been Creating...

Note:

  • End each Sunday 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time (ET), and results are announced on Tuesday of the following week (U.S. time).
  • Only likes on the official weekly thread entry comment are counted.

Get ready to fill this season with gratitude and creativity! :fallen_leaf:

Whether it’s a handmade card, a cozy home décor piece, or a thoughtful gift, let your craft be a way to say thank you. :yellow_heart:

Let’s celebrate the beauty of giving and making together —
join thankful-makes and share what you’re most thankful for this fall. :turkey:

We’ll announce weekly winners next Tuesday, don’t miss the warmth and joy of this thankful season!

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Oh yay, a Thanksgiving event. So much fun :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I love a good challenge!! Thanks so much @Jodie for providing another fun one for the community!

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So cool! This will be fun😍

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We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in our rehion but I think this is a wonderful celebration nonetheless :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Remember you’re not supposed to put meat in the trifle!

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Another exciting challenge :sparkling_heart:

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So exciting :tada::tada::tada: let’s go crafters :partying_face:

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In Europe too or Asia I think it’s only American Canadian holiday.

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Oh so lovely activity! Thanks @Jodie :orange_heart:

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We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Britain, though I think the closest thing like it is Harvest Festival. Regardless, we all have something or someone to be thankful for/to, so it’s still a great opportunity to celebrate.
And, can I have some turkey please, yummy! :drooling_face:

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Also… I give thanks that this will absolutely not need me to create a spiderweb! :rofl:

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Yeah, it’s definitely a season to be thankful for someone, such a special time of the year! :laughing:

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Oh, the Harvest Festival sounds yummy. What do you do for it? Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in Australia either, but I always have celebrated it as my mums American

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It’s basically a charity drive in primary schools at around the time of the first harvest of the year, to collect and distribute food items to those less fortunate.
It raises awareness and helps in a way that littlies can be involved in and enjoy.

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That’s sounds nice though I enjoy giving for food drives our local post office should be doing one soon again they drop off brown bags with mail then they pick up up a week or so later.

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In my country neither. We only have Christmas and Its so big! :heart_eyes::sparkles::heart_hands:

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#Thanful-makes My Day 1 Home Inspiration
My Home Inspiration – A Door Decal :heart:
Ideastudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...

I wanted something special to greet everyone who steps into my home—a reminder that love truly makes a house a home. This door decal is more than just décor; it’s a statement of faith and warmth. My goal was for everyone who enters to feel welcome and to know that we serve the Lord in this house. :pray:t5::yellow_heart::100:

:bulb: Design Details:
This piece was created using HTVRont permanent vinyl, designed in IdeaStudio, and cut with my Loklik machine. I used transfer vinyl paper to carefully apply the design onto the wood. I also used some adhesive spray & I used a glossy finish.

It proudly hangs on my front door, featuring butterflies, a praying hand, and the scripture Joshua 24:15“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Every time I see it, I’m reminded of the peace, love, and faith that fill our home. :house::bouquet::muscle:t5::boom:

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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful project, Katrina. Your door decal is so heartfelt and inspiring. :heart:
Just a quick reminder: to confirm it as a valid entry, please share it and use the design in IdeaStudio and drop your IdeaStudio link here.

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