It’s been a while since we’ve had a contest aroud here and I’m itching to give away some swell prizes.

This contest is one close to my heart as it’s all about using recycled materials.

Here’s the scoop:

• Submit your awesome wedding project that’s made with recycled materials. Please attach at least 1 nice, clear photo (more pix are appreciated but not necessary) and include the steps you took to make the project. Use only the entry form below.
• Entries are open from May 08 – June 12.
• On June 15 I will post the entries on the blog.
• On June 22 voting from the DIY Bride community will open. Voting will end on the 25th.
• The winner will be announced on the 26th.

The Prizes

• 1st place – $100 Visa gift card
• 2nd place – $35 Visa gift card
• 3rd place – A copy of The Green Bride Guide by Kate L. Harrison.

Please note the prizes are not negotiable or tranferrable to any other currency.

The Rules

• Contest is open to contestants worldwide.
• Projects must be hand-crafted, wedding-related, and contain recycled materials.
• Projects must be the contestant’s own work and must not infringe on any third-party rights.
• Winners are chosen by an open vote on DIYBride.com and will be notified by email on 26 June. Winners have 5  business days to repsond to winning notification otherwise prize will be forfeit.

Other:

DIY Bride reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to disqualify any individual we :

• find to be tampering with the entry process, the operation of the contest, or the DIYBride.com
• find to be acting in violation of the official rules
• find to be using use of robotic, macro, automatic, programmed or the like entry methods

Entry Form:

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Hmmm … it’s been several weeks since I’ve given out a copy of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-Of-A-Kind Wedding, hasn’t it? Since I have a few left in my stash and I need to make room for all of the baby stuff rolling in, I’m thinking it’s the perfect time for a contest!

This one is going to put your creativity to the test. Think of it as a warm-up for all of the crafty, creative thinking you’ll be doing in preparation for your wedding.

The Scoop:

Since the economy and wedding budgets are very much in focus right now, I’m asking that anyone who wishes to have a chance to win a copy of the book submit an inspiration board with the theme of The Under $500 Bridal Ensemble. Each person who submits a board that fits the theme will be entered in the running to receive a copy of the book.

How To Enter:

Submit an inspiration board that contains the following:

• bridal gown
• veil/headpiece/tiara/hair accessories
• shoes
• jewelry/other accessories

When combined, the total cost of all of the pieces of the ensemble must be less than $500. All pieces must be new (no vintage, second hand, clearance/sales, or consignment). Entries must include links to the products and list the prices to qualify. Please send to info AT diybride DOT com.

Oh! Please send entries in .gif, .jpg, .png, or .tiff format. Gracias!

Deadline:

Submissions must be in by the end of day on November 17th. Winner will be chosen via a random drawing on November 21st.

EDIT: Here’s a quickie example I threw together to give you an idea of what I’m looking for.

Dress: Mocha Ruffle
$125.00
SarahSeven http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_7&listing_id=15887335

Hair Piece “LAUREN” (custom design)
$85.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=16624348

Two Lips Shoes “Gorgeous”
$86.00
http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7413030/color/552

Classic Pearl and Topaz Earrings from Peggy Li
$49.00
http://www.peggyli.com/clpeandcrea.html

Total Ensemble Cost: $345.00

**I ask that only brides-to-be (and grooms, too) enter the contest, please. Since they’re the ones in the most need of the info & inspiration in the book, I strongly feel they’re the ones who should have the opportunity to win a copy. Thanks for your understanding!**

Pop over to their blog for all of the contest details and check out the gorgeous inspiration and ideas they share.

If you’re not yet familiar with Pacific Weddings, go out and get a copy NOW. It is one of the most beautifully done mags on the market.