Virtual Patch List

We've recently started to give out virtual patches to reward users for the cool things you all do. The list is short for now, but it will grow. Check out the patches that exist so far and feel free to give us suggestions for new ones!

Holiday Treats Contest Winner
DIY Halloween Contest Winner
Light Up your Ride Contest Winner
Caption Contest Winner
Newsletter - Authors whose Instructables have been featured in the newsletter.
Hungry Scientist Contest Winner
Party Like It's 1929! Contest Winner
Instructables Book - Instructables users who have bought or won a copy of The Best of Instructables, Vol. 1. To get this patch, post a picture of yourself with the book here.
Forbes Fabergé-Style Egg Contest Winner
Craft Skills Contest Winner
Pie Contest Winner
Horny Toad Invent-a-Sport Contest Winner
BBQ PDQ Contest Winner
Lonely Planet Travel Tips Contest Winner
RoboGames Robot Contest Winner
Park Tool Bike Month Contest Winner
Toss It! Contest Winner
Tool Tips Month Contest Winner
T-Shirt Hacks Contest Winner
Pocket_Sized Contest Winner
Photojojo Photo Month Contest Winner
Pets Month Contest Winner
Share the Love Contest Winner
Discover Green Science Fair for a Better Planet Contest Winner
Get the LED Out! Contest Winner
Flower Contest Winner
Cake Contest Winner

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vishalapr says: Jul 13, 2011. 9:34 PM
Ever new user on instructables gets a welcome patch? and for lets say 10/25/50/100/150/200+ instructables you get a Dedicated member patches?

Contest finalists get finalist patches?

If more than lets say 200 comments on your instructables give them a popular patch?

Got more than 3 or 4 featured instructables give them a feature population patch?

If an instructable gets featured on the front page you give them a 3 month membership why not give them a patch with it!

The names are just random guesses you can make way better names than that but it would be really awesome if we got patches for the above!
TheMacyC in reply to vishalaprMar 12, 2012. 12:13 PM
Awesome ideas Vishalapr !
it would be great if there were patches for 10/25/50/100/150/200+ instructables and it would really encourage users to post more instructables ! patches are really an encouraging idea :)!
dombeef in reply to vishalaprJul 31, 2011. 7:06 AM
i agree with the finalist patchs, I was a finalist twice and I got nothing, I would atleast like to have a patch.
vishalapr in reply to dombeefJul 31, 2011. 7:27 AM
yeah!
dombeef in reply to vishalaprJul 31, 2011. 8:42 AM
YEAH! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!! YEAH!

Whoops, too excited, i shouldnt have dranken all those energy drinks :D
Goodhart in reply to dombeefJul 31, 2011. 12:32 PM
As I got older, I got an automatic "patch" on the top of my head :-D
dombeef in reply to GoodhartAug 2, 2011. 3:16 PM
Or an anti-patch, the patch of hair that was there magically disappeared :)
Inverted_Spectrum says: Apr 1, 2011. 8:47 PM
Finalist patch. I think the finalist tag on the main pic of Instructables are removed now. A patch for that will give recognition that you ALMOST won (hey, better than nothing).
vishalapr in reply to Inverted_SpectrumJul 13, 2011. 9:28 PM
Yeah that would be really cool!
annahowardshaw says: Jul 13, 2011. 11:19 AM
http://www.instructables.com/community/iPatch-Project/
dombeef says: Mar 28, 2011. 1:15 PM
My featured instructable was in the newsletter and i didnt get a patch for it
ChrysN in reply to dombeefMar 30, 2011. 4:58 PM
I think they are a bit behind on giving those out.
dombeef in reply to ChrysNMar 30, 2011. 5:34 PM
Ah, do you know when they might give them out?
ChrysN in reply to dombeefMar 30, 2011. 6:25 PM
No, sorry :(
dombeef in reply to ChrysNMar 31, 2011. 3:47 AM
Oh, ok
Batness says: Jan 7, 2011. 5:58 AM
*Featured Instructable Patch (like front page maybe?)

*"Insert number" Instructable Patch (for reaching a certain number, like 50 Instructables posted)

*Featured in an Instructable book/ebook/pulication, etc.
(http://www.instructables.com/id/O7PT93RGGPETS14/)
d4rksaber says: Aug 15, 2009. 6:18 AM
ban patch?
Sharkzz says: Aug 13, 2009. 6:52 AM
I've got an SEP patch Someone Elses Problem
D.L.H. says: Aug 12, 2009. 4:38 PM
First Instructable patch?
Optimus Primerib says: Aug 12, 2009. 4:32 PM
Patch for getting patches?
sharlston says: Aug 8, 2009. 6:30 PM
noob patch?
Kiteman says: Nov 27, 2008. 1:42 PM
Feature team patch? Intern patch? "Powers that Be" patch? "Visited Squidlabs" patch?
Rock Soldier in reply to KitemanAug 8, 2009. 9:44 AM
New user patch?
Goodhart in reply to KitemanApr 6, 2009. 5:07 PM
Feature Creep patch? Oh wait, you said Feature team sorry ;-)
stinkymum in reply to KitemanJan 27, 2009. 11:53 AM
patchless patch!?
Kiteman in reply to stinkymumJan 27, 2009. 12:04 PM
How about "insert patch here"?
Goodhart in reply to KitemanApr 6, 2009. 5:07 PM
That could be misinterpreted. ;-)
Kiteman in reply to GoodhartApr 7, 2009. 2:17 AM
Haha, only by the misintepretive mind...
Goodhart in reply to KitemanApr 7, 2009. 3:56 PM
Or maybe by the mind that hasn't enough to keep it occupied well ? :-)
NachoMahma in reply to KitemanNov 27, 2008. 6:45 PM
. Intern? Good idea . TPTB? 'Nother good one. . Visited HQ? Excellent idea! . . How about "Member For One/Two/x Years"? Just like an AA chip. :)
Gjdj3 in reply to NachoMahmaDec 6, 2008. 12:26 PM
That's a really cool idea (about the member for one/two years thing)!
Goodhart in reply to NachoMahmaNov 28, 2008. 6:50 AM
Hmm or maybe an active member for one/two/etc years (active being defined by the powers that be of course)
Rock Soldier in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 9:45 AM
So funny that you would say that....
Goodhart in reply to Rock SoldierAug 8, 2009. 10:03 AM
What do you mean? I have a REAL life too, I , I , I sleep at home when not on the computer, or working ;-)
Rock Soldier in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 10:06 AM
lol. Exactly, you are an actuve member, and have been one for more than a year. *In high pitched voice* Suspicious!
Goodhart in reply to Rock SoldierAug 8, 2009. 11:27 AM
I thought you were implying that I LIVED here....and only signed off to sleep or work ;-P
Rock Soldier in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 12:24 PM
No no no no no no no...I'm sure you eat too.
KentsOkay in reply to GoodhartNov 28, 2008. 10:42 AM
Oo oo, I'd so qualify for one!
mg0930mg in reply to KentsOkayNov 29, 2008. 8:56 AM
I think I would, I've been here a year...
n8man in reply to KentsOkayNov 28, 2008. 8:27 PM
Another 6 months and so will I
dombeef in reply to n8manApr 23, 2009. 3:02 PM
Me too
n8man in reply to NachoMahmaNov 27, 2008. 6:49 PM
  • 10/25/50/100/150/200 intructables, that would also be a good one.
  • Also the featured instructables patch could be made to show how many featured instructables you have
  • Have a T-shirt patch
Derin in reply to n8manJul 22, 2009. 8:50 AM
I got a 400 landing patch on my FSX pilot records page,along with 200 total hours.
DJ Radio in reply to n8manDec 6, 2008. 4:01 PM
take out the 200 part, as the guy with the most ibles needs more than 30 to get to 200...
n8man in reply to DJ RadioDec 6, 2008. 5:47 PM
Actually it would go past 200 at increments of 100 until it reaches 1000 when it would go by increments of 500, but obviously those badges would not be used muchif at all.
Kiteman in reply to KitemanNov 27, 2008. 2:16 PM
"Featured in a guide"?
n8man in reply to KitemanNov 27, 2008. 6:51 PM
That won't be a good one because guides are going to become available to all members soon.
Kiteman in reply to n8manNov 28, 2008. 3:36 AM
Ah.
i can go supersonic says: Aug 8, 2009. 9:41 AM
how many contests did you win???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whitedude0728 says: May 25, 2009. 9:44 PM
THE OSSUM POSSUM PYRO PATCH!
bmlbytes says: Apr 27, 2009. 5:27 PM
I got a burning questions patch but that doesnt show up on this list
Kiteman says: Feb 11, 2009. 10:22 AM
How about "I wore my Robot t-shirt / fabric patch somewhere cool?

(example)

(It could be a globe, but with orange for the land instead of green)
Goodhart in reply to KitemanApr 6, 2009. 5:06 PM
Yeah, I will have to remember to take my camera (in case I ever get to go somewhere cool LOL).
Kiteman says: Mar 15, 2009. 7:15 AM
Easter is on the horizon - how about a "Good Egg" patch, nominated anonymously by other iblers?
NachoMahma in reply to KitemanMar 15, 2009. 7:46 AM
. I'm not sure why, but that comment struck me as extremely funny. Good egg. ROFL
Kiteman in reply to NachoMahmaMar 15, 2009. 7:57 AM
Have you never heard the phrase before?
NachoMahma in reply to KitemanMar 15, 2009. 8:29 AM
. I've heard it, but it still sounds funny. I guess because I've mainly heard it said in old B&W movies by stereotypical subjects of The Queen.
. Good idea. even if it does sound funny ;)
Goodhart in reply to NachoMahmaApr 6, 2009. 5:04 PM
I could get very egg-cited about that too ;-)
CybergothiChe says: Apr 5, 2009. 8:11 AM
Hey, check out my Reverse Clock instructible, it was featured in the newsletter on the 2nd of April, 2009.

http://app.streamsend.com/c/3505762/168662/NtYqg1f/Bfu4?redirect_to=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instructables.com%2Fid%2FReverse_Clock_1%2F
iPodGuy says: Mar 18, 2009. 6:19 AM
Patch Request: I've been in the newsletter twice. Once for the self-watering plants and the other for the drum composter.
Derin says: Mar 15, 2009. 2:32 AM
Patch Request: I have no patch patch.
fungus amungus (author) in reply to DerinMar 16, 2009. 8:49 AM
Then it would be a paradox patch.
Derin in reply to fungus amungusMar 16, 2009. 9:20 AM
You know,like a placeholder until you get another patch.Then it gets removed.
kelseymh in reply to fungus amungusMar 16, 2009. 9:02 AM
No, that would be a patch for people with two Ph.Ds (or a Ph.D. and an M.D.).
skunkbait in reply to kelseymhApr 5, 2009. 8:48 PM
My oldest son got his PHD last week......... (Post Hole Digger). I've had my PHD (Pile it Higher and Deeper), for 20 years.
kelseymh in reply to skunkbaitApr 6, 2009. 8:49 AM
Congratulations :-)
killerjackalope says: Dec 22, 2008. 10:40 AM
I take it burning questions and newletter patches will be on back order for a while...
KentsOkay in reply to killerjackalopeDec 22, 2008. 12:19 PM
They just gave me my lone little patch. What the duece?! They gave you TWO BQ Patches!?!? Everyone is conspiring against me!
lol
Derin in reply to KentsOkayMar 15, 2009. 2:21 AM
You are lucky.I have NO patches.
killerjackalope in reply to KentsOkayDec 22, 2008. 4:21 PM
I've participated in every round since I became a member... Also I clearly rock more than thou...
Goodhart in reply to killerjackalopeApr 6, 2009. 5:04 PM
don't rock too much, you'll get sea sick ;-)
KentsOkay in reply to killerjackalopeJan 23, 2009. 4:30 AM
Muhaha, all is right, I now have 2 BQ patches. Clearly I hath stolen your rock, now combined with my own I clearly rock more than thou!!
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Wafflicious in reply to killerjackalopeJan 22, 2009. 11:57 AM
HAHA!
KentsOkay in reply to killerjackalopeDec 22, 2008. 5:42 PM
X ( Just wait till I build my Moped Dirigible....
killerjackalope in reply to KentsOkayDec 22, 2008. 11:30 PM
That does sound rather epic.
KentsOkay in reply to killerjackalopeDec 23, 2008. 5:21 AM
Either an epic fail or epic win...
dombeef in reply to KentsOkayDec 30, 2008. 7:29 PM
Probably a epic win
iPodGuy says: Feb 11, 2009. 6:51 PM
I was in the newsletter.
noahh says: Jan 31, 2009. 9:04 AM
What is this caption contest, and how come I have never heard of it?
bumpus in reply to noahhJan 31, 2009. 10:23 AM
Its a very short contest, sometimes lasting a week at the most. The staff presents a picture, and the community has to come up with something to say about it. Don't worry, I've missed a few also.
amakerguy says: Jan 27, 2009. 2:36 PM
There should be one for a certan number of instructables uploaded by one person. Like 10 ibles!, 25 ibles!, and 50 ibles!
gmjhowe says: Jan 27, 2009. 12:25 PM
We need a patch for chatroom mods, a sign of hardwork they put in, i don't need one, but my volenteers should.
Creativeman says: Jan 22, 2009. 3:33 PM
Thanks Mr. Fungus...got my patch today! Is there a way to add the patch to the intro step. Much like the "featured" tag is placed. See picture. Cman
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suggsugg says: Jan 22, 2009. 11:54 AM
If someone gets a chance, I'm supposed to get a newsletter patch from a while ago
Lithium Rain says: Dec 29, 2008. 8:55 PM
When ya'll get around to it, I am due for the "sent something to HQ" patch.
Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainDec 29, 2008. 9:11 PM
I could use a Patch the Hole in my Wallet, patch LOL
=SMART= says: Dec 24, 2008. 5:58 AM
Sweet i have 4 patches !
KentsOkay in reply to =SMART=Dec 24, 2008. 6:49 AM
Cheeky upstart...
=SMART= in reply to KentsOkayDec 24, 2008. 8:21 AM
:D
kelseymh says: Dec 22, 2008. 4:27 PM
And thanks for the (new) Mail Art patch! Good to know that courier delivery counts ;->
Kiteman says: Dec 22, 2008. 12:39 PM
I've just thought - how about a subcontest within contests, to design the patch that gets awarded for that contest? No prize, except a special patchmaker's patch, maybe a background like woven fabric with a small version of the patch in the middle.
Kiteman in reply to KitemanDec 22, 2008. 12:47 PM
A crude version of what I mean:
patch patch.jpg
fungus amungus (author) in reply to KitemanDec 22, 2008. 1:55 PM
The hard part is making it work when it's 48x48
killerjackalope in reply to fungus amungusDec 22, 2008. 4:22 PM
If I get bored I might have a few ideas, I used to do some pixelart...
killerjackalope in reply to killerjackalopeDec 22, 2008. 4:25 PM
Also I'm in the process of making all the buttons for a site I'm working on...
Kiteman in reply to fungus amungusDec 22, 2008. 3:04 PM
Closer?
patch patch 02.jpg
fungus amungus (author) in reply to KitemanDec 22, 2008. 4:11 PM
For something like a patchmaker's patch, it would be something a little different. Like a needle and thread. That would work a lot better.
bumpus says: Dec 6, 2008. 12:33 PM
Hey Ed! You forgot to mention the Travel Tips patch!
fungus amungus (author) in reply to bumpusDec 6, 2008. 3:38 PM
A bunch more have been added for older contests, but aren't on this list yet. I'll update it on Monday.
bumpus in reply to fungus amungusDec 7, 2008. 10:59 AM
Okay.
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