Week 1 of our #Cozy-Creations Challenge has officially wrapped up, and it was such a cozy start! 
We loved seeing everyone bring winter vibes to life， from snowy elements and soft colors to warm, comforting designs that instantly feel like home.
Whether it was a small winter detail or a fully cozy-themed creation, every entry added warmth to this season. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us! 
Participation & Rewards
This week brought a fantastic wave of creativity! By the end of this week, we received 14 project submissions, and after review, 14 of them met the activity requirements. Since we reached 12 valid entries, the Weekly Grand Prize was unlocked! Here are the rewards for Week 1:
Weekly Grand Prizes × 2 Each winner receives a $40 Gift Card
Participation Rewards All other valid entries (excluding the prize winners) will receive 100 Cheers as a thank-you for sharing your MerryMakes creations.
Now, let’s take a closer look at this week’s Grand Prize winners who brought festive gratitude to life.
Grand Prize Winner 1: @Judi_B
Ideastudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
Judi_B’s 4-layer snowflake ornament stands out for its clean layering and elegant winter depth. By combining multiple snowflake elements inside a classic ornament frame, she turned simple shapes into a dimensional, polished keepsake. The bold contrast and subtle sparkle make the design feel crisp and modern, while the “2025” detail adds a meaningful touch that’s perfect for seasonal decorating or gifting.
Grand Prize Winner 2: @Samantha_Bryant
Idea Studio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
Samantha_Bryant’s “Sweater Weather Sweater Card” stands out for its cozy concept and beautifully layered craftsmanship. By turning a classic winter sweater into a greeting card, she transformed a familiar seasonal icon into a playful, gift-ready design. The mix of patterned HTV with glitter accents adds rich texture and sparkle, while the handwritten message inside brings a warm, personal touch.
Prize Distribution Notice
For prize arrangements, please contact @Jodie directly. All rewards will be arranged after Week 3 (December 31).
All valid entries that meet the craft standard will receive 100 cheers each (up to 2 entries/week). Participation rewards are only for participants who did not receive material prizes.
Cheers Distribution:
- @BellethehowtoGuru – 200 Cheers
- @Marino – 100 Cheers
- @Marisol_Villanueva– 200 Cheers
- @redhada– 200 Cheers
- @MCVDFC– 100 Cheers
- @Mark– 100 Cheers
All Cheers will be automatically added to community accounts.
Ready for another round of winter coziness?
Don’t forget! The Ultimate Grand Prize is live once we reach 50 valid entries! Once unlocked, every creator has a chance to be selected for the final voting round. (Only members who join at least two weeks of the challenge will be eligible for the finalist selection.)
So let’s keep crafting, keep sharing, and let your creativity shine brightly!
Week 2: Dec 18 → 24 Dec (11:59 PM ET)
Comment Format:
Here’s my cozy-creations Week 2 entry!
Theme: [what your craft expresses]
IdeaStudio link: [URL]
Story: [who or what you’re thankful for]
Photos: [attach 1–3]
Join Week 2 here:
Let’s keep crafting, sharing, and warming up this winter together!
Thank you so much for the gift card, 
I’m so happy you thought my card was prize worthy.
to all those who received cheers and participated! Each and every make was awesome! I’m honored to be amongst such wonderful makers. 
I can’t wait to see what you all make this week!
Thank you so very much, lovely