First Time Authors Contest 2016

If you've never posted an Instructable before, now's the time! The First-Time Author Contest is designed for people just like you, and any project you decide to make is eligible. Whether you're a new member or have been watching from the sidelines for years, we can't wait to see the things you create.

Prizes include a Nikon DSLR camera, Kodak PixPro camera, Black & Decker rotary tool, and more. Instructables will be judged on clarity, ingenuity, and thorough documentation of the project. Don't be shy -- join in on the creative fun!
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Grand Prize

WINNERS

Winners Finalists All Entries

Grand (1)

Fairytale Storybook Marriage Proposal With Puzzles by bigchewypretzels

First (3)

Hardwood CNC Scrabble Board by ssterman

Make a Hardwood Pistol Crossbow by TheGunNut44

Rino Route Belt Drive Large Format CNC Router by sevenmead

Second (5)

Lotus Meditation Cube by Jeeves Thommy

Acoustic Tractor Beam by UpnaLab

TPA3118 Amplifier and Speaker by FunkyPineapple

Overlapping Tandem Barn Doors by KevinN109

IKEA PS 2014 Death Star Lamp by MariaK64

19 PRIZES

Grand (1)

One Grand Prize winner will receive:

a Nikon D3300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with Auto Focus-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom Lens
a Adventura 140 Camera Bags by Lowepro
a Mystery Prize
an Instructables prize pack including a a robot t-shirt or stainless steel mug

First (3)

Three First Prize winners will receive:

a Kodak PixPro Friendly Zoom Digital Camera with 20x Optical Image
a camera case
a Mystery Prize
an Instructables prize pack including a robot t-shirt or stainless steel mug

Second (5)

Five Second Prize winners will receive:

a Black & Decker RTX-6 2-Amp 3-Speed Rotary Tool with 27 Accessories and 2 Spring Clamps
a Dremel 710-08 All-Purpose Rotary Accessory Kit, 160-Piece
a Dremel 4486 MultiPro Keyless Chuck
a Mystery Prize
an Instructables prize pack including a robot t-shirt or stainless steel mug

Runner Up (10)

Ten Runner Up Prize winners will receive:

a Hands-Free Magnetic Mobile Speaker
a Mystery Prize
an Instructables prize pack including a robot t-shirt or stainless steel mug

HOW IT WORKS

Write an Instructable

Create a new Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the contest description above. To be eligible, Instructables must be published between Nov 21, 2016 and Jan 16, 2017 (11:59pm PT).

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Enter

Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select First Time Authors Contest 2016. If you have entries currently eligible for entry, it will also show up by clicking "Enter this Contest" on the right side of this page.

Accepting

Entries are accepted by Instructables staff within one business day Monday - Friday. What matters is the submission time, not acceptance time.

Voting

Instructables members can vote for an entry during the contest plus 3 days after the contest closes.

Judging

A panel of judges made up of Instructables staff and respected members of the community rate the finalists. The averages of the ratings determine the winners.

Winners

When the winners are decided they will be announced here on the contest page. All entrants will be notified when this happens.