Over 120 Pumpkin Ideas Were Entered in The Perfectly Pumpkin Contest!
The first annual Perfectly Pumpkin Contest was a huge success! We had over 120 awesomely creative pumpkin ideas shared. From pumpkin recipes to pumpkin carving ideas to pumpkin decor to pumpkin kids games and everything in between.
We had four amazing guest judges choose one winner and one runner up in each of four categories. The winners will receive one month of advertising right here on B-Inspired Mama as well as on co-host blogs, Home Learning Journey, Sugarsnips, and Loving My Nest. Let’s announce the winners by category…
Crafty Pumpkin Ideas
Judge – Heather of Dollar Store Crafts. Heather is the inspiring crafter and entrepreneur behind Dollar Store Crafts, a daily craft website that features projects that are innovative yet simple and inexpensive to make.
WINNER – Photo Frame Pumpkin (Once Upon a Canvas)
Runner Up – Chevron Pumpkin Outfit (Twodaloo)
Carving & Decorating Pumpkin Ideas
Judge – Laura of Laura Kelly Designs. Laura is the artist and creative guru behind Laura Kelly Designs. Her playful drawings can be found on everything from stationery to home decor to bank products.
WINNER – Mr. Pumpkin Heads (Praises of a Wife and Mommy)
Runner Up – Smell My Feet Footprint Pumpkin (Once Upon a Canvas)
Kids Pumpkin Ideas
Judge – Allison of No Time for Flashcards. Allison is the teacher and creative mama behind No Time for Flash Cards, an extensive resource for play and learning ideas for babies and preschoolers.
WINNER – Puzzle on a Pumpkin (Blog Me Mom)
Runner Up – Milk Cap Pumpkin Game (The Good Long Road)
Edible Pumpkin Ideas
Judge – Sheryl of Lady Behind the Curtain. Sheryl shares delicious recipes and simple entertaining ideas at Lady Behind the Curtain, where you can also find great recipe roundups and show off your own goodies at her popular Cast Part Wednesday link party.
WINNER – Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cake (Mummy Mishaps)
Runner Up – Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle (Turtles & Tails)
CONGRATULATIONS, ladies! These are some fabulous pumpkin ideas. (Please contact me so I can get your advertising all set up.)
Now check out all of the other creative pumpkin ideas that were entered in the Perfectly Pumpkin Contest…
120+ Perfectly Pumpkin Ideas from 2012
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jenny paulin (@JennyPaulin) says
thank you so much for choosing my cake!! x
Rebecca from Here come the girls says
Such amazing ideas! I completely agree with the winners – they are awesome. So pleased to have been a co-host on this – it was so much fun!
Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says
Thanks a bunch for co-hosting with me, Rebecca!
Courtney Woodruff says
This is so awesome!!! This just made my whole day… no, WEEK!!! Thank you SO much! 🙂
Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says
Congrats, Courtney! It was well deserved. 🙂
maggy, red ted art says
WoW a 120 ideas!!!
Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
twodaloo says
How exciting! Thank you for choosing our Chevron Pumpkin Outfits from all the wonderful entries…I’m truly honored! I got lots of great ideas from this collection- can’t wait until next year’s contest!
Twodaloo!
Stephanie
Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says
No, thank you for sharing your adorable craft. I’m so glad you’ve found some good ideas, too!