Overview

Welcome to the Instructables Paper and Cardboard Contest! This competition encourages you to tap into your creativity and construct a project that incorporates any type of paper or cardboard.

The flexibility of paper and cardboard as primary materials provides limitless opportunities for imagination and innovation. You can fashion intricate origami figures, erect robust cardboard structures, or create delicate papier-mâché masterpieces – the possibilities are endless. You may choose to repurpose old newspapers or cardboard boxes, or you might prefer to use a fresh set of vibrant construction paper or premium craft cardboard.

This contest celebrates not just the final outcome but also the creative process. We invite you to think unconventionally, experiment with various techniques, and most importantly, enjoy the crafting journey. Remember, the process of creation is as significant as the end product itself. So, let your creativity take flight, and have fun crafting!

There's a special Judges Prize up for grabs specifically for a student created entry (ages 13 and over, open to those enrolled in school or homeschooled). Make sure you specify your School and Age to qualify for the Judges Prize.

Requirements

Share a project that incorporates some type of paper and/or cardboard.

Only   left to enter the Paper and Cardboard Contest!

Grand Prize

20 Prizes

Grand Prize

One Grand Prize winner will receive: $500 Gift Card

Judges Prize - Student

One Judges Prize winner for a Student will receive: $300 Gift Card

First Prize

Three First Prize winners will receive: $300 Gift Card

Second Prize

Five Second Prize winners will receive: $100 Gift Card

Runner Up

Ten Runner Up winners will receive: $50 Gift Card
How It Works

Write an Instructable

Create a new Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the contest description above. To be eligible, Instructables must be published between May 6, 2024 and Jul 1, 2024 (11:59pm PT).

Enter

Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select Paper and Cardboard Contest. If you have entries currently eligible for entry, it will also show up by clicking "Enter this Contest" on the right side of this page.

Accepting

Entries are accepted by Instructables staff within one business day Monday - Friday. What matters is the submission time, not acceptance time.

Judging

A panel of judges made up of Instructables staff and respected members of the community rate the finalists. The averages of the ratings determine the winners.

Winners

When the winners are decided they will be notified and announced here on the contest page.