Spring Edition 2023 Contests

All prizes in this edition’s contests are from vendors at The Hidden Gem – @thehiddengemkensington and @thehiddengemokotoks!

Lautus Soap – @lautussoap

Lautus Soap was founded to support the founder’s, Taylor, need for healthy skincare products with the desire for really fun and elevated products. For the last 13 years, Lautus has grown into a multi-range brand of soaps, lotions, scrubs, candles and other products to help encourage and nourish health and beautiful skin and lifestyle. Handcrafted in Okotoks, this brand is committed to ingredients and products that can be used by all members of the family and offers customized services for all allergy and sensitive needs or preferences. 

For your chance to win a lotion, two scrubs, two soaps and a candle from Lautus Soap, enter here (contest code: LAUTUS). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

Knotted Timbers & Upbeat Florals – @dawnbeat @upbeatflorals

Knotted Timbers features handmade plant-related woodwork, designed and created by Dawn and her husband. Dawn’s love for plants and her interest in learning how to propagate more of them, led to specializing in crafting beautiful propagation stations. A family focus on creativity has led to more than one handmade business running in the family. Passing along their love of plants to their daughter, Erika started her own Upbeat Florals. Erika creates a variety of handmade felt flowers and greenery, which create elegant everlasting bouquets and carefree mini houseplants. These handmade flowers and plants will help bring a little bit of warmth and cheer to your home, even in the cold winter months.

For your chance to win a velvet flower bouquet and a single propagation stand from Knotted Timbers & Upbeat Florals, enter here (contest code: FLOWERS). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

Cobblestone Ave & Julie Kiriko Embroidery – @cobblestone.avenida @juliekiriko.embroidery

Cobblestone Ave & Julie Kiriko Embroidery is a collaboration of handmade goods from two local sisters in Calgary. They have everything from home organization labels, jewelry, bath salts and embroidered apparel to home decor. They believe beautiful curated items bring the heart into any home or wardrobe.

For your chance to win a bath salt pouch and socks from Cobblestone Ave & Julie Kiriko Embroidery, enter here (contest code: COBBLESTONE). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

Artinko – @goryeo.souvenirs

Owner Marina got her start selling Korean skin care and participated in many exhibitions. Later, she discovered traditional souvenirs that are still being made in the ancient way that was used during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasty. Ceramics and mother of pearl art pieces are her specialty. She decided to find and expose Korean artists worldwide. She is proud to share Korean culture in Calgary and the true beauty of Korean art.

For your chance to win a glass frog figurine and mirror from Artinko, enter here (contest code: ARTINKO). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

MB Resins – @mbresinandwoodworks

After trying her hand at Resin Art for the first time with Ocean Pieces owner Micheleine discovered she loved creating art with this medium. Every piece is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art. Not only is it beautiful, but the pieces are functional – from charcuterie boards to crib boards and everything in between! 

For your chance to win a charcuterie board and resin night light from MB Resins, enter here (contest code: RESINS). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

Sparkle Chicks & Wild Mane – @sparklechicksbeautybar @wild_mane

Sparkle Chicks are women empowering women with a passion and determination to provide quality unique western accessories for everyone from the cowgirl at heart to the modern woman. Items are a mix of handcrafted and selected pieces to enhance your style. They share a booth at The Hidden Gem Market with Wild Mane, the owner’s daughters’ company. Wild Mane offers unique western hair accessories and more for the fashionable woman. Their products are a blend of modern and classic pieces with a western twist. They strive to provide high-quality pieces at an affordable price to help you stand out from the rest! 

For your chance to win a cowhide wallet,  two hair clips and a barrette from Sparkle Chicks & Wild Mane, enter here (contest code: HAIR). Contest closes June 11, 2023.

Contest Rules

1. You can submit an entry from anywhere in Canada, but you (or a designated representative) must be able to collect your prize from our home office in Calgary.
2. You must be over 18 to enter.
3. One entry per person.
4. Prizes are awarded by random draw after the contest has closed. The identities of the winners are not made public for privacy reasons. If your name is drawn, you will be notified by email (you have seven days to respond before we choose another winner).
5. Entries must be submitted via our form at calgaryschild.com/contests unless otherwise stated. If this is not possible or the form is not working, you may submit your entry to allison.calgaryschild@gmail.com.