On the 11th of November: International Origami Day

Hey there, DIY enthusiasts! Get ready for the DIYHUB Origami Contest – where we're all about the fun of folding paper and the beauty of these creations. Origami is all about turning a simple piece of paper into cool 3D art. It's a chance to be creative and show off your skills. We're inviting you to join in, learn, and connect with fellow DIYers. You'll take plain paper and turn it into amazing sculptures OR you create anything else related to the theme! Come and celebrate the art of origami with us. Let your creativity shine, and let's have a blast together. Grab some paper, start folding, and let's see what you can create!

Review of the Previous Contest

Last month's spoooooky "HALLOWEEN" theme in collab with liketu was truly remarkable, with a whopping 71 contest entries! It was an absolute delight to witness your creativity and the incredible skills you shared with our community. We sincerely appreciate your active participation and the valuable contributions you make to our community! Here are all participants: @edittasc86 @meyateingi @chacald.dcymt @laranitacrochet @edwarlyn11 @borbolet @rouseeve26 @niggyayo @tifany @belkysmargarita @hermerg01 @naty16 @anyi17 @ismaelgranados @gaboamc2393 @moisesrojas @leidys01 @lauracraft @fixie @marlynmont @mayifiestas @eveyese1312 @emybaby @katiuskamata @alexa.art @sylregne @venusl19 @monipk35 @delvallecedeno @lissobando18 @divergente1 @emmaris @creacioneslelys @antoniarhuiz @elbuhito @dayadam @desileal @bayondalways1 @rodriguezkike232 @yagelybr @lismarcarolina2 @jorgelissanchez

WINNERS

To us, every one of you is a winner for showcasing your skills and creativity! However, we had to select three participants to award our prizes and here are our chosen winners!

1ST PRIZE	2ND PRIZE	3RD PRIZE
@borbolet	@gaboamc2393	@laranitacrochet
Zombie Pop Art Artistic Makeup 🎃 Initiative Halloween (II participation)	DIY Michael Myers Halloween Sculpture	TERRIFYING CROCHETED SKULL LAMP

Congratulations!

You will receive your prize within the next 24 hours!

Origami Contest!

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, where intricate designs are created by folding a single sheet of paper. It holds deep cultural significance in Japan, symbolizing patience, precision, and simplicity. For the Japanese, origami represents more than just a craft; it embodies a sense of harmony, tranquility, and the beauty of simplicity in their culture.

Prompt

International Origami Day is a special day celebrated globally to honor the art of paper folding. It takes place on November 11th, coinciding with the Japanese holiday known as "Pepero Day." Origami enthusiasts, both young and old, come together to share their love for this creative craft. It's a day to appreciate the beauty of folding paper and the sense of unity it brings to people worldwide. Are you ready to unleash your creativity and craft some beautiful paper birds, paintings of origami art or crafting a cute children's mobile? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, this is your chance to shine. Join us in the spirit of Origami Day and share your creations with us.

Get ready for a crafting contest that's sure to fill Hive with your technically gifted skills in the theme of:

O R I G A M I

Prizes

	🥇 1st	🥈 2nd	🥉 3rd
HIVE	50	30	15
Hive SBI	7	5	3
HBD	5	3	2

On top of that: Our friend @sagarkothari88 will donate additional HP to the first 10 participations! The winners will be announced within the next contest announcement on 1st of December 2023! ---

Rules (simply and mandatory)

🗹 Upload your creation inside of the DIYHUB community 🗹 Deadline is the 27th of November 🗹 use the tag #diyorigami 🗹 multiple entries are allowed

Tips

- Boost your chances by thinking creatively and going beyond the usual. - Make your entry stand out by crafting something one-of-a-kind from the given prompt. - The more you share about your creative journey, the higher your chances of success. - Enhance your post with plenty of pictures, descriptive captions, and perhaps even a video. - Make the most of the long time before the deadline to perfect your entry. - as you can read in the [rules and target niches](https://peakd.com/hive-189641/@diyhub/faq-content-requirements-and-our-target-niches) we only accept processes/tutorials not just posts about the final result --- The possibilities for your participation are endless but let us give you a few ideas and examples:

• Create a origami gift card
• Build a origami mobile
• Craft origami jewelry
• Show us how to draw an origami bird
• Build a wood decoration in the style of origami
• ...