Archive for the ‘Competitions’ Category
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Fancy yourself as a bit of an entrepreneur? Or maybe you’re just curious to learn more about the big, bright world of online retail? Who better to teach us a thing or two about harnessing our creative dreams than our friends at Etsy! Taking place on June 2nd at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Etsy Success Sydney features a jam-packed program of very special guest presentations on everything from effective team management to online etiquette and the basics of product styling. Speakers include Etsy CEO Chad Dickeron, The Social Studio’s Grace McQuilten and Valerie Khoo from the Sydney Writer’s Studio. And we’ve got a double event pass to give away to one very lucky reader! For your chance to win, simply comment below telling us who your favourite Etsy seller is and why. Meanwhile, tickets are still available for all here. {Comp closes May 25th, 2012 at 5pm}.
Posted by Emily Lush in Competitions, News & Events | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Loving Earth are our Willy Wonka. No, we haven’t seen their factory, but anyone who can create 100% raw, organic, fair trade and sugar-free chocolate goodies that taste this good have to be working some kind of technicolour magic. Connoisseurs of those two most blessed of words, healthy chocolate, Loving Earth deal only in the things that are good for us: raw organic cacao, agave and coconut butter, alongside a medley of other tasty wonders like Goji, Acai, Maca, mint and berries. The result is chocolate products that are not only guilt-free doses of deliciousness, but – making dreams come true all over the country and especially in our office during deadline – are actually nutritional super foods. (more…)
Posted by tess curran in Competitions, Food & Organic | 40 Comments »
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Fancy yourself a bit of a creative? Find yourself collecting old bits and bobs to one day transform into that incredible fashion creation? Well now is the time! The Australian Museum’s Fashion Less Waste competition, whose finalists were featured on the pages of Peppermint last Spring, is on again. (more…)
Posted by Kelly Elkin in Art, Craft & DIY, Competitions, Fashion | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Over the last few years, knitter extraordinaire Loani Prior has changed the world. Not only has she transformed the humble, once-daggy tea cosy into a covetable objet d’art via her two best-selling titles, Wild Tea Cosies and Really Wild Tea Cosies (and the countless fan projects and exhibitions that have followed), but she has literally seen tea cosies take on powers far greater than keeping that pot of English Breakfast warm. In her third title, How Tea Cosies Changed the World, she explores how her “little idea” has manifested in life-changing ways, from CWA groups raising thousands of dollars for cancer charity to the women’s prison counsellor who took the therapeutic benefits of knitting to an inmates’ Knit and Natter group – with endless positive results. (more…)
Posted by tess curran in Art, Craft & DIY, Competitions | 36 Comments »
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Do you have a little one with style? Then my my, do we have a treat for you. Yoshiko Tsukiori’s stunning Girls Style Book has just been released to the English-speaking world, and by gosh, it’s a beauty. Crisp, sweet and modern, with minimalist Japanese styling and a sprinkle of bird-themed retro, this divinely photographed, 24 project guide to dressing girls size 2-10 will have us all manically reaching for the sewing machine. Thanks to Penguin, we’ve got two copies to giveaway to some very lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply comment below telling us what’s been your favourite Peppermint sewing or craft project so far – or what you’d like to see next! If you don’t have a little one of your own to sew for, don’t despair. While dressing up the cat is always an option, a far better one is to check out Yoshiko Tsukiori’s gorgeous titles for adults – the Stylish Dress Book and Happy Homemade vol 1 – all driven by her desire to share ‘the pleasure of making with all’. Love. {Comp closes 5pm on March 27th, 2012 – Aus only}
Posted by tess curran in Art, Craft & DIY, Competitions, Fashion | 35 Comments »
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
You’re probably wondering why on earth surfing champion and Planet Ark ambassador, Layne Beachley, is standing inside a recycling bin. Well, Planet Ark are currently running a competition to encourage us to recycle aluminum cans when we’re out and about at parks, beaches (get it – beaches?) and other public spaces. The humble tin can can be recycled an infinite number of times and, according to RMIT, recycling just six cans will offset your 25km train trip, 17km bus ride or 10km car ride! To enter simply take a picture of the recycling bin you use at home, school or work before the end of the month. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs, including an iPad 2. Good luck!
Posted by Daniela Sunde-Brown in Competitions, News & Events | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ever since this gorgeous book landed in the Peppermint office we’ve been swooning over Marilyn’s impeccable vintage style. Authors Andrew Hansford and Karen Homer have put together an irresistible collection of sketches, dress patterns and behind-the-scenes snapshots of some of The Blonde Bombshell’s most famous get-ups. Who ever knew Hollywood starlets had such good taste? Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have one copy of Dressing Marilyn to give away to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, leave us a comment below and tell us who your favourite retro-style icon is. {Please note: to enter, you must have an Australian postal address}.
Posted by Emily Lush in Competitions, Fashion, Vintage | 27 Comments »
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Did you know that Father Christmas used to wear a green suit? Tis true. And we tend to think around here that the spirit of the silly season could do with a slightly greener hue, and so we’re opening up our sustainable stockings and sharing our favourite finds with you! We will be posting a huge swag of gorgeous giveaways on our Facebook page over the next 7 days, so if you think you deserve to be on Santa’s ‘nice’ list*, then share the links with your friends for a chance to win. There’ll be no lumps of coal thank you very much (non-renewable resource didn’t you know, Saint Nick), just lots of wish-list-worthy treats, including homewares, skincare, fashion and loads more. Be sure to check back regularly to see what’s up for grabs!
*Peppermint will require confirmation from Santa that winners are not on the naughty list.
Please note that you must have an Australian postal address to enter.
Posted by Kelley Sheenan in Competitions | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
There are still quite a few sleeps left until Christmas, but here at Peppermint we like giving presents away early. This is the best present of all, something you can share with a friend! We have one double pass to give away to the Fair@Square VIP Ethical Fashion Show on December 2 at BMW Edge in Federation Square, Melbourne. The show is part of the Fair@Square Festival, which is a weekend full of fair trade, sustainable and ethical activities, talks and entertainment (more info here). Of course all the labels in the show have our green seal of approval – in fact you’ve probably seen quite a few of them on our pages. Now is your chance to see them come to life on the catwalk!
If you’d like to be part of the fair festivities, leave a comment below. The winner will be drawn next Tuesday 22nd Nov!
Posted by Leeyong Soo in Competitions, Fair Trade, Fashion, News & Events | 18 Comments »
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Are you creatively inclined but with a competitive edge? Then this one’s for you! The Fremantle Eco Shop and Wall of Contemporary Art are inviting submissions for their first Eco Art Competition. Round One of six has just opened and the theme is ‘water’. Submissions of any kind are welcome, whether you’re into photography, textiles, sculpture, digital art or something totally unique. You can be creative as you like, just check out their website for guidelines and more information. There are loads of prizes up for grabs, including a Peppermint subscription and Aarfie custom-built website for the winner of each round. Oh, and the grand prize? It’s only a trip for two to the beautiful Bali Eco Stay on Mount Batukaru! Submissions close on November 11 so sharpen your pencils and get to it!
Posted by Emily Lush in Art, Craft & DIY, Competitions | No Comments »
