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October Contest!

Hello!! 

I've been working non stop getting my Halloween projects ready for you and I can't wait to share them!

In the meantime, I mentioned we'd be doing a few contest's for 5 patrons to each win a full room of the Predator & Prey wallpaper! The first contest was submission ideas and the winner of that will be announced in this month's Livestream which I'll be posting about soon.

For this next contest we're going to try something a bit different so people with strengths in crafting can shine :)

The contest:

Create a VooDoo Doll of me or of any of the pet's (Including the captive ;)

This can be made of anything you have handy and then sent to my new P.O. Box!

Once all of the submissions arrive, two winners will be chosen. After which I will be putting all of the creations on display in a room here in the house :D

There are no rules and my only tip is that I'm a big fan of things that look aged...

The deadline will be Nov 20th and I'll be announcing the winners in next month's livestream. I will also be showing everything that arrived at that time :))

I hope this sounds fun and I can't wait to see what shows up!

PO Box 666

Ilion NY 13357

P.S. I sent the captive to set up the PO Box and I think the gentleman who helped him was having a bit of fun with that address :))

October Contest!

Comments

So excited to see yours too!! I’m about to brew some tea and have leftover Thanksgiving pie while watching….hope you have something cozy too.

Katie Milone

Oh My Goodness, I am so excited... tomorrow night.

Wanda Jones

Omg hello! No I didn’t have time for this one. But the next contest I’m gonna be on it.

Noelle Nurmi

About how many submissions did you receive?

Kristin Rogersdotter

I just found you on Instagram through another user. Did you submit anything?

Jessica Huennekens

Did you send it? She said late submissions still count. So fingers crossed

Jessica Huennekens

She announced it will be Sunday

Jessica Huennekens

I'm new too. Been obsessed with the public content for years so it's nice to be on this side of the fence. She said late submissions still count if she has them by Saturday. Fingers crossed.

Jessica Huennekens

Did you see, late submissions still count! Fingers crossed. Can't wait to see yours. I'll be reading the comments in the stream

Jessica Huennekens

Anyone else dying over this announcement?! I know many of you were still trying to send it, so please do, there is time! What a great community. Thanks for letting us know Christine 💕

Jessica Huennekens

Thank you! I frantically shipped it out on Nov 20th with no letter. Thanks for your response. I am new here and just basking in the glory!

oNeigeo

Thanks for the support Jessica! I was trying to ship on Sunday…so the post office was a ghost town. 👻 So it was just me and my captive trying to shove too big a box into the mail slot. I bid him access outside his confinement to ship for me on the 20th while I slaved away at work yesterday 😊

Katie Milone

Hello!! Jessica is right, the livestream will be this coming Sunday and I'm waiting to pick the winners until Saturday, so anything that arrives by then will still be included in the contest :)) I'm dying for you all to see the submissions. They have been beyond fun so far :D

Christine McConnell

That REALLY sucks. I'm surprised the post office wasn't more accommodating. I showed them what I had and mine picked a box, and gave me the best shipping options.

Jessica Huennekens

My guess is she will hold the live stream this Sunday and announce it this Saturday. Giving EVERYONE time (in the States) so celebrate Thanksgiving this week. Hope this helps

Jessica Huennekens

I had mine ready on Sunday thinking I would overnight with FedEx and pay dearly for it…FedEx does not deliver to PO Boxes! Went to the post office and got a sticker to mail it from there…box too big! Went to Walmart to get a smaller box…none would fit. Oh well!! It’s what is!!! I’m still super proud of making something and totally want Christine to have it so I sent my little lady and her kitty right out yesterday.

Katie Milone

Lol!! Me too!

Heather Brown

Might not qualify for the contest, but she would still love to receive it. If you worked hard on it, still give it for sure. Maybe she'll give a special Instagram post sharing the goodies. Maybe include a letter?

Jessica Huennekens

She said no rules, so I don't see why not. I'm on pins and needles (no pun intended) waiting for her to announce the next live stream

Jessica Huennekens

Not yet. but I am way too excited...I can't wait.

Wanda Jones

I am excited to see everyone's creations!😁 Mine got delivered today so I just made it lol. I sculpted mine because I can't sew too well hope that it still counts 🤞🤞

Heather Brown

I thought it had to be postmarked by Nov 20th. I was planning to ship mine today. Should I still send it?

oNeigeo

Thank you! It just showed up. I'm so nervous. I don't even care about winning, I just want her to like it.

Jessica Huennekens

I second this question

Jessica Huennekens

When is the next Livestream? Anyone know?

Jessica Huennekens

Thank you! I can't wait to see yours as well!

Brittany Gray

Does anyone know what date/time the next livestream will be, to see the voodoo dolls?

Kristin Rogersdotter

I'm sure it will count. I'll back you up lol

Kristin Rogersdotter

Same! I'm sure I'd love to win just as much as anyone. But mostly I want to see what everyone made and also I felt like this was just my gift to Christine because she has helped me find my creative mojo again ♥️

Kristin Rogersdotter

I can't wait to see everyone's makes.

Wanda Jones

That’s so sweet of you to say! I’m excited to see yours too! 🤍

⚜️Lauren Anderson⚜️

Well, no pressure, lol. Do you have a website?

Jessica Huennekens

I think you might be better than you are giving yourself credit for. Voodoo dolls are so open ended. You don't have to be a crafter to make one. Just have fun

Jessica Huennekens

My post office got a kick out of it too

Jessica Huennekens

It's my understanding that she is self taught

Jessica Huennekens

I can tell by your profile photo that yours is gonna be good. Can't wait to see it!

Jessica Huennekens

Haha, I too paid that price lol. Can't wait to see what you made

Jessica Huennekens

I feel you. Mom of 2 so I worked mine in the evenings that I could. I just hope she sees the love we put into them. I can't wait to see yours.

Jessica Huennekens

I can't wait to see it!!

Jessica Huennekens

I FINALLY mailed mine. Said it should be there 8pm Monday. I hope that counts.

Jessica Huennekens

Mine should be there tomorrow!

Brittany Gray

I’m so excited about this and to see what everyone makes. I wasn’t able to put as much time into my doll as I wanted because I travel cross country for work and this project doesn’t travel well. I did what I could and I hope she likes it 😀

Luci Ledesma

Me too!!!

Luci Ledesma

Like others, I just spent [mumble mumble] dollars to ship it there on time LOL. But I'm really happy with what I made and I really hope you love it. I put all my good voodoo wishes into it. I really can't wait to see what everyone else made!

Kristin Rogersdotter

My procrastination is going to cost me a good bit in shipping, but my voodoo doll is coming your way first thing in the morning 😂🤍 i can’t WAIT to see what everyone made!

⚜️Lauren Anderson⚜️

I sent mine today priority mail! I hope it get there by Monday!! So excited for this!!

Brooks Corrigan

I sent out mine today!

Jennifer Lewis

I understand it to be, received by November 20.

Wanda Jones

Mine was delivered today. I am so excited.

Wanda Jones

Is the shipping deadline until the 20th? Or does the doll have to arrive by November 20th?? Could anyone answer me? I'm from Brazil and the deadline was tight, I'll only be able to send it on the 15th and it takes 22 days to arrive. :( :( :(

Marina Lucas Crapanzani

I mailed mine yesterday and I am so excited.

Wanda Jones

Checked the tracking info, looks like mine was delivered this morning!

Alisha Edwards

I just put the doll i made in the mail to you tonight!!

Sabrina Weiss

Just sent my creation and hopefully customs won't be too bad because they promised to deliver on the 18th, so close to the deadline >.< Fingers crossed! :D

Isabelle Angell

I’m brand new here and not a crafter but super inspired by it! Curious if Christine is also self taught in art/drawing and woodworking. That broom! Wow. Amazed!

Jenna Tontz

I just want to say that mailing an item on Halloween with a PO box # 666 was a HUGE hit at the post office =^..^=

Chrissy Raftery

Just posted my Voodoo on the 31st October from Scotland, hope it arrives in time! It’s my birthday on the 20th of November too. I’m so excited to see all the dolls.

Katie Edge Mellor

I just mailed her off today. So excited and hope you like her

Eve Reichmann

Are there any clear pictures of the pets posted anywhere? For reference.

willowbythewater

Hmmm let's see😵

Magical Wed

I am so excited for this!

Shelby Snow

Looks like something other than zebrawood this time. Cherry? Won't have time to make a doll but I'm excited to see everyone else's.

Isabel Bowen

Hard at work making this doll that will be coming to you all the way from Melbourne Australia! Ooh, I hope it gets a shout out! ❤️🦇

Brooke Nankin

Can't enter this competition due to arthritis preventing me making much of anything lately, but good luck to all those who can enter. :)

Tadgh Kirby

Personally, I think that's better that people win based on skills; written, crafting, sewing or otherwise. Christine has done just simple contests too where you just enter.

Stacey Kirkbride

Oh Im drowning with uni stuff but Im toman do my beat to maje something this sounds sooo fun

Mateus Itzcoatl

It's not even about the wallpaper for me. I mean don't get me wrong that would be amazing 🤩! If Christine just said mine was good that would be reward enough for me! Love you Christine!!

Jess

I am so sorry to hear this. I feel for you. Prayers and condolences.

Jess

I bet she will have other categories for all of you "outta towners".😉

Jess

There are going to be three more contests is what I understand. This is just the craft division. She will probably give opportunity for other creatives to show their special talents.

Jess

Me too! I have been feeling so empty lately. This has breathed a little life back into me!

Jess

I have no idea how this project will turn out but the process has been super fun and happy to get those creepy juices flowing!!

Katie Milone

That is a fantastic craft idea!! I'm so excited to make one!! 🖤🦇💜

Danielle Gutierrez

I am so late to this !!! October is much a busy month for me . But I am gonna start now !!!! I don’t make dolls but I am gonna creep it up and get these hands busy 🪬🔪

Melissa Peterson

I think this is a bit inclusive. If one doesn't have any creative abilities, well then....too bad for you. Just saying.

Reba Hensley

Getting ready to mail in my voo doo doll. Can’t wait for you to get it!

Cheryl Skaggs

This is so exciting! I cannot wait to see what fellow patrons conjure up for this contest. To all of us that may not be able to participate for various reasons, I hope we can support those that do in the making of these “curious creations”. Counting down the days to see the entries from this community.

Amy Eplawy

Working hard on this project.

Wanda Jones

Same :c

Jotei

It's such a cool project, but not very doable for those Patrons, who live outside of US :(

Jotei

Is drawing okay to do? 👀

Jesse Fraser

Perfect address! 🦇 I am a doll maker so this is very exciting for me! Looking forward to the 23rd💗

Deborah Wiltshire Whaley

I’m in Liverpool England, I’m going to start on my doll tomorrow I hope I can send it to you in time,and the cost isn’t my monthly mortgage payment, , we lost one of our fur babies today “Pepper” she was a beautiful Yorkshire terrier, she has been poorly for couple of months now and had to have daily visits to the vet , she had a very bad seizure this morning and wouldn’t come out of it , our whole family is just devastated making the doll will keep me busy I need too

AliLou Creations

I was thinking this too, I got super excited to participate but I also got a bit concerned, maybe poppet or spooky vintage dolls in general might be the most appropriate? Suggesting only with love and respect.

IDreamtOfManderleyAgain

I can't wait to see what halloween plans there are. big or small. i love this little communities unique weirdness lol I won't be taking part in the competition but good luck to everyone who is x

Rebecca Stone

I would love to be part of this contest. But I live in germany and Building the doll, send it in in time to NY and the shipping costs are definitely factors that make it uneasy for people outside america. But I‘m also very exited to see all the creepy and beautiful creations of all the creative hearts out there 🥰

autumnal_nostalgia

So excited working on my VooDoo Doll.

Wanda Jones

Not the P.O. Box being 😈 LOL

Brandy Byhoffer

I thought of another! This P.O. Box # is HELLarious! 👻

RemexBella

Lol 😂 the P.O. Box address couldn’t have been more perfect! If I was a Bostonian I would say its hella wicked! 😈

RemexBella

Fantastic idea!

Racheal Jones

I’m so excited! I’ve started on my doll already!

Laurel McKenzie

What an awesome idea! I absolutely adore you and definitely want to be you when I "grow up". Thank you for all the amazing content and the belief and inspiration that just maybe I can make that too <3

Rochelle Wiechers

Thank you so much Sherrie! Very kind of you! 🥰

Kathleen Fernandes Boucas

time to start grinding away!! what a fun project to show everyone's skills and creativity

lindsay

You can definitely do it, David!! 😉

Sherrie Potgieter

Welcome to the family, Kathleen!! You have a lot of videos to catch up on 😊

Sherrie Potgieter

This is exciting, time to create.

Wanda Jones

What a fun contest. It may be tricky for me as I’m in Australia and not sure it will get to you in time. However, I would love to see what everyone else does. So excited. Would also love to see all the entries.

Natalie74

I’ve just joined Patreon just for you and I’m so excited to be here ! Watching your videos on YouTube made me so much more patient with my projects and I love that! Can’t wait to deep dive into your Patreon content.

Kathleen Fernandes Boucas

How fun!! I will be making one!!

Brenda Hunt

Can't wait to see your Halloween projects! The broom handle looks amazing already!! Did you get to choose your po box number? How fun! Are you ready for a lot of dolls? lol

Leslie Langenegger

Love this contest idea! In your Livestream you wondered if voodoo was an appropriate term for someone who isn't a descendants or current practitioner of voodoo. I think poppet would be a better term if you want to err on the side of caution! 🖤

Erin

So SO exciting! Can't wait to see what everyone makes! What a fun idea 🖤

Tegan Desjardins

So excited to see the entries!

Shannon R

Christine PLEASE post photos of all the entries so we can see. How fun!

Megg Sohn

I can already see it. A delicate porcelain figurine of Prof. Poof sitting innoccuously on the vanity - a vintage display piece, perhaps a collector's item? Unbeknownst to visitors, a cavity in the doll holds the key to the captive's enduring silence. Cat got your tongue?

Clairomancy

May I suggest taking all the submissions that aren’t chosen and hanging them on your Christmas tree this year? That might look really cool!!

Ryan Love

That pic is creepy as hell and I want to see what it is!!!👻☠️

Jess

Great to see al that comes in!

Anna Hillman Forsberg

hahah... P.O. Box 666...

Mardi Shakti

Omg how funnnn!!! I can’t wait to see how these turn out

Karysa HorrorHoneysKitchen

Your broom has a hand! Eeeeeeeeek!

Sherrie Potgieter

Omg

Ester Brunini

This looks so fun!!!

Lizzy

My mind is exploding.

BethW

I hope I can make one and send it in time (all the way from England) :D

David Baker

Way to bring out the spooky creatives!! Can't wait to see what people come up with. Love the new po box address too, lol.

Judy Campanella

What a great idea! Then all the patreon creeper's energy can live in one place

CHOCOMILLIONAIRE

That PO box address is a score XD

Nikki Davison

Yes! This will be so much fun!

Alexis

Hahahah your PO Box 🤣🤣

Ellerie “Sit in Your Tears” Maddox

I'm definitely doing this even if it's only to have my creation in the house xx

Sarah's UK graveyard

I love this idea!!!! We had voodoo dolls made of ourselves as our wedding cake toppers ❤️ cannot wait to see what everyone enters 🔮

Tanya Von Black

I hope you got the biggest PO Box in the world. 😃

Cariushka

Oooh I love this contest!

Brenda Fairbanks

oh mymymy! how great that sounds!!

Isabelle Angell

Right? How could get something so perfect?!

Kiki Reef

The PERFECT PO Box!!

Lynnetta

Haha, I think the captive got the best PO Box ever

Shardith (Mar)

Fabulous idea 💡 🎃🎃🎃🎃👻I can’t wait to star doing a doll

LORENA Zitelli

Oh my lord this is so fun I CAN’T HANDLE IT!!!!

Katherine Young

This is a FABULOUSLY creepy idea and i love it!!! To capture your beauty and vibe will be an amazing challenge and to make it a little creepy will be so much fun!!

Kimberly Alexander

This is so exciting!

Cordelia

The PO Box is just too perfect 😂🖤

Hannah Collins

Fun!!! Voodoo here we come! lol

The Tiki Ghoulie

Cannot wait to see what everyone makes!

Noelle Nurmi

Ooooooh this contest is so FUN— I’m excited to give this a shot! 😍

⚜️Lauren Anderson⚜️

Ahhhh I can’t wait 😍😍😍

Sara Sweeney


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