There’s More Than One Way to Shine
Whether your work inspires the community, showcases your creative process, or drives meaningful affiliate sales, there’s a place for your work in the challenge.
Most Popular
For standout entries that capture the community’s attention. Winners are selected based on eligible views during the challenge period.
Top Affiliates
For creators who drive eligible affiliate sales during the challenge period. Valid orders and sales will be reviewed according to the official challenge rules.
Product Spotlight
For distinctive entries that showcase a ToAuto product category in a creative and compelling way. Selected makers may receive product-related rewards or brand exposure.
Community Favorite
A chance for the community to celebrate the makers and projects they love. Voting and final selection details will be announced before voting opens.
Specific prizes, winner counts, eligibility, and judging details will be published in the Official Rules before the challenge begins.
What Will You Make This Holiday Season?
There’s no single way to make. Start with an idea, show your process, and make it your own.
Holiday Candle Making
Show how a candle takes shape—from melting and pouring to the finished holiday-ready creation.
From Idea to Small Batch
Take your audience behind the scenes as you prepare a small batch, organize your workspace, or get ready for the holiday season.
Handmade Holiday Gifts
Create a personalized gift, show the details that make it special, and share the story behind your work.
Maker’s Journey
Share your process—from the first idea to the finished piece—and tell your audience what making means to you.
Soap or Resin Creations
Explore a new material or finishing technique and show how it fits into your maker workflow.
Official Challenge Rules
1. Challenge period: October 26 – November 20, 2026. Entries must be submitted by November 16, 2026.
2. Entries must be original and must feature a ToAuto product in a relevant creative, making, or small-business workflow.
3. For video entries, the ToAuto product should be clearly visible in the content for at least five seconds.
4. Entries must be publicly accessible and remain available for at least 30 days after submission.
5. Include ToAuto in your title, caption, or spoken narration, and use the official hashtags: #ToAutoMade and #toautotool (#toautomelters optional ) .
6. Creators entering the Top Affiliates category must use the applicable affiliate link and follow all affiliate and advertising disclosure requirements.
7. Affiliate award eligibility will be based on [CONFIRMED VALID-ORDER DEFINITION] during [CONFIRMED SALES TRACKING PERIOD].
8. Winners will be selected according to the criteria listed for each award category.
9. Winners are expected to be announced on November 20, 2026, subject to confirmation.
10. Submitting an entry does not automatically grant ToAuto permission to use it in advertising. Any use of creator content beyond displaying the entry on the challenge page requires clearly defined permission and usage terms.
The Maker Gallery
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Get inspired by the ideas, processes, and creations shared by our maker community. Entries will appear here after review.
Faqs
Which platforms can I use?
You may share your entry on an eligible public platform, such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or your blog. Please check the Official Rules for the final list of eligible platforms.
What should my content include?
Your entry should be original and show how a ToAuto product fits into your creative process or workflow. For video entries, the product should be clearly visible for at least five seconds.
Do I need an affiliate link to participate?
An affiliate link is only relevant if you are entering the Top Affiliates category. Please follow the Official Rules for link tracking and valid-order requirements.
When is the entry deadline?
Entries are expected to close on November 16, 2026. The exact deadline time and time zone will be confirmed in the Official Rules.
How will the Community Favorite be selected?
The selection method and voting period will be announced before voting opens. Please check this page for the latest details.
Can ToAuto use my content in advertising?
Submitting an entry does not automatically authorize ToAuto to use it in advertising. Any additional use will require clearly stated permission and usage terms.
When will winners be announced?
Winners are expected to be announced on November 20, 2026. Please check the Official Rules for the confirmed announcement and notification process.
