Name: Spring Paper Toy Decorating Competition
Start: 2026-03-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-24T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 2002 S Congress Ave

Get ready to show off your creativity by turning plain paper into awesome toys in this fun decorating showdown!
About this Event

Starting March 23 through April 24, high school and college students can enter our Spring Paper Toy Decorating Competition for the chance to win $100 cash plus a $50 gift card to Letterpress PLAY! It's the perfect chance for budding artists and experienced crafters alike to showcase their artistic talents and enter for the chance to win this exciting prize.

To participate, participants can order or pick up a paper toy decorating pack from our South Congress store. Each decorating pack includes both a Thaumaframe and Polywish paper toy craft to decorate, free of charge. Each participant will receive both toys in their pack, and they can submit both toys for consideration in the contest. The decorating pack will also include additional paper toys to practice crafting the story before you assemble and decorate your final submission.

To order and ship your paper toy pack free of charge, click .

Create your toy/s by following the printed instructions, then decorate all pieces of the toy using any artistic method you prefer, such as painting, coloring, embellishing, or watercolor. Upon completion, submit your photo of your decorated toy/s or drop it off at our retail store as your final entry.

For a visual demonstration on how to construct each toy, click the following links: and .

Prizes for each winner include $100 cash and $50 gift card to Letterpress PLAY! One winner will be selected for each toy based on their concept and use of color and materials.

All entries must be submitted by Friday, April 24, to be eligible for the contest. Winners will be announced on Monday, May 4, in our Letterpress PLAY emails and social media channels. Winners will also be notified via email or direct message.

Pick up your paper toy decorating pack from or order online today! We can’t wait to see your creative designs! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected].

To submit your final decorated paper toy/s online, .