CLOSED: Crayola's "How I Dream in Green" Contest & Giveaway {ends 6/28}
1:34 PM Posted by Centsible Mommy
This Giveaway has ended. The 5 winners are:
#16-ebelli
#11-hminnesota
#28-tracysweetangl
#49-Gianna
#41-Sheila
Crayola is taking important steps toward providing a healthier planet for the kids of today and tomorrow.
"We believe that the creativity and originality of children will lead the way in making the world a greener place. By using renewable energy, reducing waste and protecting the rainforests, we are committed to doing our part so kids will have a healthier environment for their creative tomorrows."
As part of Crayola’s ever-evolving green initiative, this upcoming back-to-school season special boxes of Crayola crayons, markers and colored pencils will feature icons calling out the ways each product is lessening its impact on the environment.
"As the countdown begins to August 5 when we’ll celebrate plugging our new 15-acre solar farm into the sun, we are launching a search for the inaugural members of the “Crayola Green Team,” a group of 10 children with colorful ideas for protecting the planet."
Here are the details:
Crayola is looking for a group of 10 children who have a colorful vision for making their schools, homes or communities greener. Children can participate in the “How I Dream in Green” contest for the chance to win one of 10 spots on the Crayola Green Team. Crayola will bring the team to Easton, Pa., to do the honors of ceremonially plugging their new 15-acre solar farm into the sun on August 5.
- Parents or teachers can submit artwork through June 28 that illustrates the colorful ways children want to protect the planet either on Crayola’s Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/crayola) or at Crayola.com.
- Submissions will be displayed in an online gallery on Facebook open for public voting from July 6-21. Crayola will then select the 10 most creative and original ideas from the artwork that receives the most votes.
- The winning kids will be honored for the ways they want to do good for the environment during the opening of our solar farm and will have the rare chance to take a VIP tour of Crayola’s manufacturing facility where they can help us package our new solar power crayons and receive a custom 64 box filled with pine green, jungle green, electRic lime and the other 15 shades of crayola green crayons personalized with their individual names.
Information courtesy of Crayola
About the Giveaway:
In celebration of this colorfully Green event, we are giving away 5 sets (solar powered crayons-24 ct. & solar powered washable markers-8 ct.) to 5 lucky Centsible Mommy readers courtesy of Crayola.
Here's how to enter:
Leave me a comment with your thoughts on the "How I Dream in Green Contest".
Additional Entries: (Leave a comment for each entry)
- Post about Crayola's "How I Dream in Green" contest (blog, facebook, twitter, etc) with a links to crayola.com or Crayola Facecook Fan page and a link to this giveaway included in your post. (You must post something before 6/27) Leave a comment with the link to where you've posted it and get an additional entry!
Best of Luck,
Jamie
June 24, 2010 at 11:06 PM
MANDATORY ENTRY: WOW! It's great knowing that such an influential company that is so large is adapting to this way of manufacturing! I had a very bad experience with some Crayola Executives and I had planned on banning Crayola from our household, but after reading this blog post I'm reconsidering! If I'm luck enough to win this awesome giveaway, Crayola is always welcome in our house. I try my hardest to live green and I think everyone should!!!!
Thank you for reading!
kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
June 24, 2010 at 11:14 PM
I blogged this giveaway.
http://www.cafemom.com/group/95135/forums/read/11692881/Do_you_dream_in_GREEN_IF_so_WIN_from_Crayola_The_Centsible_Mommy
kimbuckjr@yahoo.com
June 24, 2010 at 11:39 PM
What a fun contest to encourage you kids to start thinking green!! I love that Crayola is moving towards solar power
kissyjensen at gmail dot com
June 25, 2010 at 12:12 AM
"How I Dream in Green Contest" sounds brilliant. I love the whole concept.
marypres@gmail.com
June 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I think it's a great idea to be more green. It is a great way for Crayola to lead by example.
betsy_349 at hotmail dot com
June 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Such a simple concept that will make a big impact. Our home is always looking for ways to continue our 'green' efforts. Good for crayola.
mikkipiglet (at) gmail (dot) com
June 26, 2010 at 12:20 AM
I support any contest which encourages creativity in young children. Crayola products are definately the best crayons and markers out there. crayolaswap at hotmail dot com
June 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM
thinking green- living green- yeh to crayola, I applaud crayola for them encouraging even kids thinking because kids have some amazing ideas that might just go far
June 26, 2010 at 5:23 PM
i think it is great that they are supporting kids in art and their commitment to the enviroment
June 26, 2010 at 5:39 PM
I'm a big fan of Crayola and this contest shows they are putting the environment and our children's future on their priority list. I think that's admirable.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
June 26, 2010 at 7:12 PM
vow. I absolutely did not have any idea that Crayola is running any contest like that. I wish I did because my 8 yr old would have been really interested. It is a great idea coming from a well respected company
June 26, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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June 26, 2010 at 7:15 PM
http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/17126790468
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June 26, 2010 at 7:23 PM
I like the idea.
June 26, 2010 at 8:10 PM
This is a great idea and I love the contest. What will they think of next!
June 26, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Great contest!!! We make a big effort in our house t live green and I'm glad to see one of my favortes companies is doing so also! ebelli@nycap.rr.com
June 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I think the “How I Dream in Green” contest is a fantastic way to get children involved and help them buy into the changes that need to be made!
June 27, 2010 at 1:21 AM
I think "How I Dream in Green Contest" is a wonderful ideal. It gets children thinking about taking care of our planet.
June 27, 2010 at 7:50 AM
I think the contest is great. Children need to know from an early age the importance of taking care of our earth.
June 27, 2010 at 11:18 AM
It is nice to see that even the bigger company go greener each day. The "How I dream in green" contest is a great idea for kids to express themselves and their vision for a greener future
June 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM
It takes coporate courage and forward thinking to make these type of changes knowing it will increase porduction costs but boost corporate image -- Good for them and extra kudos for a contest that teaches our children to love mother earth as well.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
June 27, 2010 at 3:05 PM
I think it's wonderful that a large, family-friendly corporation is focusing more on its impact on the environment. Getting children involved at a young age is important so that they carry those values into the future.
June 27, 2010 at 6:18 PM
What a wonderful effort - it's so important to introduce children to ecology early. What better way than with something fun (instead of something sanctimonious and preachy like a lecture from me!).
June 27, 2010 at 6:19 PM
I'll add a tweet:
http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/17201817534
June 27, 2010 at 8:35 PM
I like that Crayola is not just talking about being more green but actually using solar power to help make these products. I think it makes people think more highly of such a well known company.
June 27, 2010 at 9:19 PM
I think the contest is a phenomenal idea and will definitely get my child involved in whatever way possible!
June 27, 2010 at 9:30 PM
I'm very glad to see Crayola taking initiative about the Green movement and helping our environment. Good job Crayola!
macd9900 at gmail dot com
June 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM
I like that Crayola is taking steps to be green. Because this is a company that been around for years and kids love it.
June 27, 2010 at 10:17 PM
I dream in green every time I watch Kermit the Frog in the Muppet Movie!
dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net
June 27, 2010 at 11:05 PM
It's a great contest because it encourages kids' creativity and gives them a public outlet where they can show off their artwork. There's nothing like seeing your own work on display
rmartinclarke at gmail dot com
June 28, 2010 at 12:57 AM
I think it's great that Crayola is encouraging kids to be green!
June 28, 2010 at 2:00 AM
I love this idea! It's a great way to show kids to go green in a fun way.
kristi.blackstone@yahoo.com
June 28, 2010 at 3:16 AM
it's great crayola encouragin kids to go green ty.
vivianbl@olg.com
June 28, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Such a simple concept that will make a big impact. Green efforts all the way.
I support any contest which encourages people to think green.
June 28, 2010 at 8:04 AM
I think this is great! It is never too early to learn ways to help the environment.
1kjc2000@gmail.com
June 28, 2010 at 9:17 AM
I think the contest is a great idea. It's a very creative way to get children interested in helping the planet become more green.
summer.tidmore at yahoo dot com
June 28, 2010 at 9:56 AM
What a great contest! It's a great way to get kids involved early in protecting our precious planet. Not to mention encouraging imagination and art. Kudos to crayola!
June 28, 2010 at 10:35 AM
To be aware and learn more of the planets is awesome-I also like the fact that kids get to use their imagination which I am all for. Plus Crayola products are the best :0
aunteegem@yahoo.com
June 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM
The "greener" we can make our kids the better. And, we need to lead by example, not just words.
June 28, 2010 at 2:27 PM
this sounds fun
June 28, 2010 at 4:02 PM
This is wonderful. My fiance is an artist and greatly appreciated this review - especially since we've been trying hard to go green lately!
KawaiiSplosion(at)gmail(dot)com
June 28, 2010 at 4:58 PM
http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/17282787717
June 28, 2010 at 4:58 PM
very neat way to introduce kids to ecology and being green. love it. my son is 5 and is very earth friendly little guy.
June 28, 2010 at 7:05 PM
I think this is a great contest that really gets kids involved and excited about being green. Being sponsored by Crayola also makes this a very fun way that children can contribute.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
June 28, 2010 at 7:25 PM
I think this contest is a wonderful way to teach and encourage kids to "go green." It is so important that we conserve our natural resources and do whatever we can to protect our planet- it's a great idea to educate children about this while they are young.
nbalogh522 at gmail dot com
June 28, 2010 at 8:29 PM
I love that such an influential company is doing so much to get kids involved with the planet!
June 28, 2010 at 9:33 PM
I love that crayola is doing this for the earth and everyone who lives here! There is never enough stuff like this, and getting kids involved when they are little will lead to big things! I do wish they could choose more than 10 tho :D
justine417@comcast.net
June 28, 2010 at 10:53 PM
I love the idea it is wonderful they are taking action to help perserve the planet for are children, I think all children should get to express and learn how be more green. eaglesforjack@gmail.com
June 28, 2010 at 11:45 PM
It inspires creativity.