Wacky Christmas Hat Challenge

One of my favorite things is our monthly contests. I love how creative everyone is. Because this is such a busy time of year we wont be having another contest until after the first of the year. Since I announced that in October I have received a TON of requests to do a contest. Well, after lots of thought I have decided to have one...kinda.
A couple of years ago my husband made us all start wearing "ugly" Christmas sweaters on Christmas Eve. That "ugly" word bugs me because most of the sweaters are super cute and some look like ones we used to wear each holiday season working at my mom's gift store. So we call them our "wacky" or "crazy" sweaters. As I started thinking about this years sweaters I thought, "hey, what about adding a hat too?"...and I am kind of like those "Give a Mouse a Cookie" books. If I'm going to make a hat, then it will have to be wacky too...and if it's going to be wacky I will want to share it with my snappy peeps...and if I share it with my snappy peeps they will want to make one too!...and so it was born...

Time to get creating!

Contest includes ALL Halloween themed items too. 

Don't forget our annual "Trick or Treating for Patterns"! Take a picture of your Halloween celebration (kids in costumes, work party, trick or treating, etc) and post it on the Snappy FB page for a chance to win prizes.

Need some new patterns? Grab them until 10/15 at 30% off from my Snappy Shop.

Best contest of the year!

By popular request I have opened up the contest to include ALL Halloween themed items. 

 Let's make this the biggest and best contest ever. So, grab your hooks, favorite Snappy Tots pattern...and get your scare on!

Don't forget our annual "Trick or Treating for Patterns"! Take a picture of your Halloween celebration (kids in costumes, work party, trick or treating, etc) and post it on the Snappy FB page for a chance to win prizes.

Top Fans!

Our FAN-tastic winners from September's contest are:

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Jennifer Hatch
Jennifer made several different Snappy designs for her entries. They all turned out very cute! I LOVE how she showed her entire family's team spirit in the photos too. HUGE thanks to Jennifer and her Fan-tastic family!
Jennifer is also the owner of Hatch-ed With Love. Please check out her fabulous patterns!

Jennifer wins: 3 free Snappy Tots' patterns of choice, a custom made crochet hook from Day by Day Crochet,  4 fun bottle cap team magnets by Kristine's Lil Loves,  and a free pattern of choice from Yarning for More. HUGE thank you to these shops!

Jennifer also entered this cute hat she made for her grandma. I love that she did this.

First place - Fan Vote: Darlene Tasso
Prize: 3 patterns of choice

I giggled when I first saw this entry. All of the others were coming in as sport fans, so I was extra surprised to see this entry was...a Snappy Fan! Thank you Darlene for making these.

Second place - Fan Vote: Terry Spears
Prize: 2 patterns of choice

I really love the story behind this entry: From Terry, "I made this Denver Broncos Poncho for an adorable little 6 year old girl. She has leukemia and is a huge Broncos fan so I made this and I am sending it to her as a surprise gift."

Third place - Fan Vote: Amanda Rog
Prize - 2 patterns of choice

I like how Amanda added the baby's name. Definitely created a keepsake.

Everyone went to a lot of work both with the projects and photography for this contest. All other contestants will receive a free pattern of their choice. If you entered and your name is not listed above, please email heidi@snappy-tots.com with your pattern choice.

Day 1: Halloween Treats by Snappy Peeps

Need a little Halloween gift for a teacher, neighbor or friend? Want your child to have THEE COOLEST bag for Halloween night treats? I have just the challenge (or rescue) for you! Make a tiny treat bag or large one ready for trick or treating from any snappy pattern, or combination of snappy patterns. Email a picture, along with a description of which patterns and yarns were used. Each day until Halloween, creations will be posted here on the blog for all to recreate.
On Halloween winners will receive brand new patterns, PLUS a spotlight on my blog.
Here are a few fun tiny treats from Shaunna Hallsson.

Bumble Bug pattern creates a fun tiny treat bag.

Loopy Bags are just the right size for those tiny treats.

Blog special coupon: Use code "treats" on patterns used for treat bags during the month of October and save 30% off these patterns. ONLY available on patterns linked in each "treats for peeps" post. These patterns will be on sale starting day posted, until end of Oct, 2013. Cannot be combined with other specials and may be temporarily disabled during sale events if needed.

Fantastic!

The voting has begun! Please vote for your favorites by liking the picture. This time we are also giving away a grand prize to one lucky winner. Cast your vote by posting "grand prize" under your choice.

Please vote for your favorites.

All snappy patterns are also on sale until the contest ends on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013.

SHOP

September Contest

July Contest Winners

July's Contest, "Country Pride" was a huge success, showcasing many beautiful creations. People were given the challenge of creating items based on colors of their country.
As a thank you for the time and effort put in, each contestant receives 1 free pattern of their choice to be redeemed at any time.
In addition, the following people have been chosen to win more patterns.

Top "likes", voted on by facebook fans:

FIRST PLACE (3 free patterns): Darlene Tasso

SECOND PLACE (2 free patterns): Jennifer Hatch

THIRD PLACE (1 free pattern): JoAnne Thompson

Winners, as voted on by panel of 6 judges:

BEST EXAMPLE OF THEME (3 free patterns): Olivia Yeupell

BEST EXAMPLE OF THEME (3 free patterns): Stephanie Nelson

Winner (2 free patterns): Helen Deines

Winner (2 free patterns): Tammi Pereira

Winner (2 free patterns): Stacy Dilts

Winner (2 free patterns) Fun Photography: Angela Watson

Winner (2 free patterns) Fun Photography: Emily Suthoff

Honorable Mention: Several people entered more then one item. Each wonderful creation in this contest takes time and I appreciate them all. A special thanks to each of the following for entering 4 items:

Angela Dombrowsky - 2 free patterns

Alaine Tingey - 2 free patterns

Have you enjoyed seeing these fun projects and want to participate in future contests? Stay up to date on upcoming contests by subscribing to our newsletter or following this blog. Next contest will be announced 8/6/13.

Disclaimer: Snappy Tots is not responsible for the outcome of this contest and does its best to keep things fair. Contests/events are held in the spirit of fun and are meant to encourage creativity. Judging is kept as anonymous as possible. Each contest is separate and not judged based on previous entries/winners.

Winners announced!

All winners were chosen randomly, using random.org. Designers then checked to verify winners are current fans, as stated in guidelines. Several winners are still to be announced.
Thanks again to all of the amazing and generous designers who donated to this fun event.

July Contest

June's Event

It's time for a "BEACH PARTY"!

Need a pattern for your beachy entry? 

Save 35% off all patterns 

in my shop this weekend! 6/8/13-6/9/13. No coupon needed.

Greg's family reunion

New Contest to help Greg meet his family.

MONSTER winners

Thank you to all of our awesome contestants! We had 34 amazing entries and the voting was very close. Everyone that entered will receive a new "Monster Visor Pack" to be released 5/10/13.

Our judges had a hard time choosing only a few winners because ALL entries were amazing! So everyone will also receive a free pattern of their choice!

The following were top winners as voted on by facebook viewers (in addition to the other 2 patterns):

First Place AND a top pick by judges - April White

Second Place ...and makes Heidi giggle - Rebecca Chambers

Third Place and SUCH a snappy entry with those colors - Lacey Berres

The following were chosen by a panel of designers to receive individual awards. Each will receive 3 Snappy patterns of their choice (in addition to the other 2 patterns).

Character Creator Award - Beth Williamson

Grrr....Scary Monster Award - Candice Wharton

Combo Queen - Stacy Dilts

Creative Use of Pattern - Lisa English

Honorable Mention - Anita Mills

Honorable Mention - Brittany Yenser

....and if I were a little monster this is TOTALLY how I would look! So to Rachel Brock, for creating "Heidi's alter ego", 3 free patterns of choice.

April Contest

Contestants with top 3 amount of "likes" will win free patterns.
One "best of show" winner, chosen by a panel of designers, will win free patterns.
ALL contestants will be entered to win a free Clover Soft Touch hook, size of choice. Winner chosen randomly.
Need new patterns for your entry? Use coupon code "monster" and receive 20% off your purchase until deadline.
Guidelines: any creation from Snappy patterns may be entered (hats, bags, mitts, etc)
ONLY crocheted items from Snappy patterns may be used.
Buttons, ribbon, felt pieces and embroidery may be included in entries.
MUST be emailed to heidi@snappy-tots.com by midnight mt 4/25/13
Please take time to create a fun photo/collage. You put a lot of time into the project...put effort into your photo.
Tip: A plain background, such as white, cement, wood is better then sitting on a messy desk or with a stack of dishes in the background. If possible, include a model in your photo. Babies, kids, good-sport-hubbies always grab attention.
ALL levels of crochet/knit welcome and encouraged. Contestants usually receive "likes" based on overall audience grabbing factor.

New Contest

It's time for a Snappy contest. It's always fun to see what contestants create. It's easy to do, just follow the guidelines.

GUIDELINES

• Item must be a HAT created by Snappy Tots' patterns (one or a combination of pattern pieces). Please do not include crocheted items from other designers or of your own.
• Entries may include ribbons, buttons, felt shapes and hand embroidery.
• Enter as many times as you like...but only once per project.
• People MAY be included in your entry photo.
• Photos may NOT have a watermark, personal or business name on it. A "snappytots contest" watermark will be put on each photo.
• Photos may not be posted anywhere online prior to winners being announced. Contestants may NOT bribe people to vote for their photo. We try to keep this as fair as possible.
• Email a photo or collage of your entry to heidi@snappy-tots.com by April 3, 2013, 11:59 mt.
  If multiple patterns have been combined, please include a list of patterns used.
• Items entered into previous Snappy contests may NOT be entered in this contest.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in being removed from the contest. Please follow them and have fun!

PRIZES
Winners will be chosen based on number of "likes" on fb picture. Heidi's family will also choose a winner.

If you have any questions please email heidi@snappy-tots.com. Watch for daily specials through end of March which would be fun to use for entries.

Contest Time

Each month we have a fun event. This month it's time to turn things pink, red and white for a chance to win prizes!

Click on graphic to enlarge.

Combine Snappy patterns or use just one. Make a hat, blanket, scarf, headband...whatever! Open to everyone! Its always fun to see what people come up with. There is a hidden surprise for everyone that enters so get your snap on!

It's almost Santa time

Everyone needs a Santa hat this time of year and what a better way then to make your own! I remember my two oldest wearing Santa hats for band concerts. I designed this version last year and I have seen a lot of really cute versions.

If you make a hat from this pattern and post a picture on my Snappy FB page before 12/20/12, you will be entered to win a free pattern of your choice. INE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE.

Winners

Everyone that entered the Stackables Contest for November will receive a free pattern of their choice! All entries were amazing, as always. HUMUNGOUS thank you to each and every person who took time to create a wonderful entry and stage fun pix. Contestants, please email heidi@snappy-tots.com and let me know which pattern you would like.
The three entries with the most votes are listed below with their prizes...in addition to the free one for entering.

FIRST PLACE! Winner of 3 patterns
Sumi Funayama

SECOND PLACE! Winner of 2 patterns
Gail Drenzek

THIRD PLACE! Winner of 1 pattern
Ashley Berard