Should You Participate?

The short answer is YES!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just getting started with dioramas, miniatures, painting or sculpture, this challenge is for everyone who wants to create something meaningful — and have fun while doing it!

And remember!

Crafting For Hope isn’t just about winning. It’s about expressing something meaningful, connecting with a community, and helping raise funds for a good cause.

Inspiration and tips


Check out last year's gallery for some inspiration, and take a look at what the judges appreciated last year:

  • Entries that told a clear or intriguing story consistently scored high. You don’t need text — let the scene, lighting, posing and composition tell the tale.

  • Many favorites created a distinct feeling: cozy, ominous, magical, playful, or eerie. Lighting, color palette, and textures help here!

  • Small objects, textures, weathering, and thoughtful color choices often made a big difference — especially when they helped immerse the viewer in the world.

  • Avoid blurry shots, dark shadows hiding key elements, or busy backgrounds. A clean photo with a strong composition makes your work shine!

  • The highest-rated entries often had something unique — whether it was humor, nostalgia, emotional weight, or just pure weirdness.

How to Participate

Step 1: Create Something

Make a model, diorama, miniature, sculpture or creative build that means something to you — and aligns with the spirit of hope, creativity and personal expression.

Step 2: Share Your Process (Optional)

We’d love to see your journey! Post work-in-progress shots on social media or in our Discord using the hashtag #CraftingForHope2025.

Step 3: DONATE (Optional)

The challenge is free to enter, but it exists to make a real-world difference for children battling cancer.
If you’re able, even a small donation through our fundraiser link would mean a lot.

Step 4: Submit Your Work

Use the Submission Form to upload your entry before the deadline.

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SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

    • Your Name or Artist Alias (required)

    • Email Address (required) — only used to contact winners, not shared publicly

    • Instagram / Social Handle (optional) — if you’d like to be tagged when your work is shared

    • Title of Your Entry (required)

    • Category (required)

      • Diorama

      • Miniature

      • Open

    • Short Description (optional) — feel free to share your inspiration, story, or techniques

    • Upload 1–5 Images (required) — max 10 MB each

    • Video Link (optional) — if you’ve documented your process in a YouTube or Instagram video

    • Final Confirmation (required) — by checking all boxes, you confirm:

      • Your images may be shared on the website and social media

      • Your artist name or handle may appear with your work

      • The work is your own, and you have the right to publish it

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