Week 1 of our made-for-mom Challenge has officially wrapped up, and what a heartwarming beginning it has been!
This week, we saw so many lovely Mother’s Day-inspired creations shared in the community. From thoughtful handmade gifts to sweet floral details and meaningful messages, every entry showed a beautiful way of celebrating love, gratitude, and the special people in our lives.
Thank you all for sharing your ideas and making Week 1 such a warm and creative start!
Participation & Rewards
In Week 1, we received 13 project submissions, and after review, 13 met the activity requirements.
To unlock the Weekly Grand Prize, we need 15 valid entries. So this week, we’re awarding:
2 Excellence Prizes: each will receive a Floral Patterned Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle - 12"x10" 10 Sheets
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.
Excellence Prize Winner 1: @kimberlyrudy
IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
kimberlyrudy’s 3D Mother’s Day suncatcher stands out for its beautiful layered structure, vibrant stained-glass effect, and thoughtful handmade process. The combination of cardstock, vellum, alcohol inks, and ribbon creates a colorful and dimensional piece that feels perfect for Mother’s Day.
Excellence Prize Winner 2: @Nancy_Sierchio
IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
Nancy Sierchio’s My Mom My Best Friend project stands out for its heartfelt story, meaningful inspiration, and beautifully coordinated handmade set. The mug, coaster, and bookmark work together as a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift, while the mother-themed quote, Bible verse, and rose detail add a deeply personal touch.
Prize Distribution Notice
For prize arrangements, please contact @Jodie directly. All rewards will be arranged after Week 3 (May 10).
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.
Cheers Distribution:
- @shirleycobb – 200 Cheers
- @rinsky – 100 Cheers
- @esti_pi – 100 Cheers
- @Samantha_Bryant – 200 Cheers
- @Franziska_Huber – 200 Cheers
All Cheers have been automatically added to community accounts.
Week 2 is LIVE!
Ready to share your next heartfelt creation? 
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.
Week 2 : April 27 - May 3
Comment Format:
Here’s my #MadeForMom entry for Week 1/2/3!
IdeaStudio link: [URL]
Who is it for: [Mom / Grandma / Wife / Daughter / Myself / Someone special]
Story: [Why you made it / What inspired this project]
Photos: [1–3 clear photos]
Join Week 2 here:
Thank you very much 
