Homemade News and Contests

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At SavvyHomemade we also like to give our readers the chance to win some great prizes. All you have to do is post some of your homemade ideas! It's as simple as that.

The latest contest can be seen below and will change from time to time and theme to theme, so make sure you check back regularly. But there will always be a contest running!

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Latest Contest:

A Spooky Homemade Halloween Contest
Halloween is hot on your heels, and this year you're in for a treat! Let the creative juices bubble away in your witch's cauldron, and get ready for some tantalisingly good prizes!......

 

Check out who won the last contest Prize Winning Homemade Things

SavvyHomemade Contest Guidelines

• Only submissions with BOTH IDEAS AND At LEAST ONE PHOTO will be eligible to win.
• Explain where your idea came from, and add a few tips that will help make it easier for others make. A great explaination will increase your chances of winning the prize!
• If you have made a video, you can also include a link to it on YouTube or any video sharing site, we will embed the video along with your entry.
• Your entry must be original and not copied (no copy and pasting other peoples content from other websites).
• Your entry must be homemade or converted for your use. However, the materials used to construct your item can be purchased.
• You CAN submit many homemade things, there's no limit to how many entries you make.
• Your homemade creations do not have to be works of perfection or beauty. Submissions are judged not only on "looks", but on creativity, originality, your write-ups, photo composition, and whatever else may catch the judges' eye. Age of competitor is also taken into account, so get those kids crafting!
• Savvyhomemade editors or judges will select the contest winners and that decision is final.
• Important - When submitting your entry please choose to be notified when your contribution is accepted. We need to be able to contact you if you win ;-)

Prize Winning Homemade Things

Halloween
Nov 2010

Campfire Costume with Marshmallow Roasting By Cassie
What's a great ghost story without the glow of a wicked campfire? We spooked up our Halloween by making our 12 year old daughter into a walking ring of fire which set the scene for the perfect night of fright..........




 

June 2010

Homemade Air Freshener By Katie
Ive always enjoyed making my own homemade air freshener. As well as it being a good money saving tip, these gel ones are great fun and easy to make.........




 

March 2010

Homemade Body Butter Cream By Eva
This Body Butter Cream is amazingly moisturizing, and the ingredients are so good for your skin. The Cocoa butter has often been called the ultimate moisturizer........




 

Dec 2009

Homemade Laundry Detergent By Jess
As a single parent, BIG money saving ideas are a must in my life style, so when I found this great homemade laundry detergent recipe I was was intrigued and had to try it.......




 

Sept 2009

Homemade Dryer Balls By Jenny
If you are unaware of what dryer balls do here is a quick description. Dryer balls mechanically soften your laundry without any of the harmful chemicals you find in fabric softener or dryer sheets......

 

 

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