🐰 Week 1 #EasterCraft Recap | Egg-stra Special Creations Begin

Week 1 of our #Easter-Craft Challenge has officially wrapped up, and what a lovely start it has been!

This week, we saw so many cheerful Easter and spring-inspired creations shared in the community. From adorable bunny-themed projects and pastel-colored decorations to thoughtful handmade gifts, each piece brought a little extra seasonal joy. What made these creations especially special was not just the beautiful finishing, but the creativity, warmth, and personality behind every project.

Thank you all for sharing your wonderful ideas and making Week 1 such a sweet beginning! :tulip:

:gift: Participation & Rewards

In Week 1, we received 12 project submissions, and after review, 10 met the activity requirements.

To unlock the Weekly Grand Prize, we need 15 valid entries. So this week, we’re awarding:

:gift: 2 Excellence Prizes: each will receive a Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle - 12" x 10" 5 Pack
:yellow_heart: Participation Rewards All other valid entries (excluding prize winners) will receive 100 Cheers as a thank-you for sharing your creativity.

Now, let’s spotlight our Week 1 Excellence Prize winners, whose projects truly captured the magic and versatility of paper craft.

:1st_place_medal: Excellence Prize Winner 1: @Nancy_Sierchio

IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...

Nancy_Sierchio’s Easter sign stands out for its meaningful message, rustic texture, and beautifully handcrafted character. The crackled background creates a vintage, timeworn look that adds depth and charm, while the combination of typography, soft seasonal colors, and symbolic Easter elements gives the piece both visual richness and emotional warmth. The contrast between the playful ā€œbunnyā€ wording and the deeper spiritual focus on ā€œthe Lambā€ makes the design especially memorable and thoughtful.:sparkles:

:1st_place_medal: Excellence Prize Winner 2: @Samantha_Bryant

IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...

Samantha_Bryant’s Easter truck design stands out for its playful concept, clean structure, and joyful seasonal charm. The bunny-ear silhouette instantly gives the piece a fun and recognizable Easter identity, while the sparkling egg details and soft pastel palette bring in a sense of brightness, celebration, and childlike wonder. The ā€œEgg Delivery Serviceā€ wording adds a clever storytelling touch, making the project feel both imaginative and full of personality.

:package: Prize Distribution Notice

For prize arrangements, please contact @Jodie directly. All rewards will be arranged after Week 3 (Mar 29).

:heart: Participation Rewards

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.

:tada: Cheers Distribution:

All Cheers have been automatically added to community accounts. :yellow_heart:

:sparkles: Week 2 is LIVE!

Ready to share your next Easter or spring-inspired creation? :rabbit:

Don’t forget! The Ultimate Grand Prize will be unlocked once we reach 50 valid entries!

Once unlocked, every creator will have 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 finalist selection.)

So let’s keep crafting, keep sharing, and celebrate love in every form, big or small. :yellow_heart:

:date: Week 2: Mar 16 → Mar 22 (11:59 PM ET)

:speech_balloon: Comment Format:

Here’s my easter-craft entry for Week 1/2/3!
IdeaStudio link: [URL]
Story: [Who it’s for / Why you made it]
Photos: [1–3 clear photos]

:point_right: Join Week 2 here:

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Congratulations @Nancy_Sierchio and @Samantha_Bryant beautiful projects! Well deserved!! And @Jodie thank you :pray: for the cheers!

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Congratulations :tada:@SamanthaBryant and @ NancySierchio,nice projects. And @Jodie Thank you for the cheers :smiling_face:

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Big congrats to @Nancy_Sierchio and @Samantha_Bryant for your awesome creations. So much Easter cheer, it’s fantastic to see.

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Congrats to @Nancy_Sierchio and @Samantha_Bryant for your beautiful projects! thanks for the cheers as well!!!

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Thanks so much, Jodie! :heart: I’m happy you enjoyed my little egg delivery truck! :blush: It was such a fun project to make.

I want to give a huge CONGRATULATIONS to @Nancy_Sierchio! Way to go, my friend! I’m so happy for you! Your project is so wonderful and beautiful! You most definitely deserve the win! :tada::confetti_ball::tada::confetti_ball::confetti_ball::heart::heart::heart:

Thanks, @shirleycobb, @Franziska_Huber, @BellethehowtoGuru, & @kimberlyrudy for the congratulations! :heart:

Also, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated! You are all amazing and very much appreciated! Without your participation, these challenges wouldn’t be much fun. I enjoy seeing each and every project you make. I hope you’ll continue to share your wonderful creativity with us. :heart:

I hope we can get more people to participate the next two weeks so some excellent makers can win some gift cards, and would really love to unlock the ultimate grand prize of $100 gift card! So, LET’S GO, friends! Let’s unlock those gift cards! :smiley::+1: Here’s to another fabulously creative week! :clinking_glasses: I can’t wait to see what everyone makes! Wishing everyone lots of luck! :heart:

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I’m thrilled! Thank you so so much. Thank you Jody for choosing my piece. This is the first time I’ve won anything for my art so it’s extra special for me to be recognized in this way. Thank you all for your compliments. My mom used to be my cheering squad but now that she is no longer here, but with ourFather in Heaven I miss that feedback and support. You all have filled that piece of the gap & I’m very grateful. Sam, I would have quit the events if it weren’t for your constant support & encouragement. You are truly a gift. Congratulations to all. Your projects were all beautiful. Good luck everyone in the next event.:heart:
PS My goal this week will be to get 3 pieces entered.

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You so deserve the recognition, Nancy! I’m so proud of you! I’m happy to be that support system and give the encouragement you needed to just keep going! I’m happy you didn’t give up! I look forward to seeing many more of your beautiful projects! :heart::heart::heart::hugs::heart::heart::heart: Sending you lots of love and encouragement for this week! I’m here if you need me!

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Congratulations :tada: @Nancy_Sierchio @Samantha_Bryant

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Thanks so much, Esti! :heart::heart::heart:

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You’re welcome, the delivery truck is awesome :pickup_truck:

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Thanks! I’m happy you think so! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Congratulations everyone :tada::tada::tada:

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Thanks so much, Marino! :heart:

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