Connecticut Science Museum’s Maker Holiday House Contest

Create your very own “upcycled” Gingerbread house and you could win a prize package from the Connecticut Science Center. Accepting submissions through December 15, 2020. Connecticut Science Center Members, the public, and community partners are invited to create an upcycled gingerbread house using cardboard, upcycled, and recycled materials.

The rules are simple, create your own cardboard holiday house. Choose any type of structure with landscaping not to exceed 24” wide x 24” long and all materials must be recycled and upcycled materials. Paint, markers, crayons, and other art supplies are all acceptable materials. Perishable materials, food items, items that emit odors or have living creatures in them are not permitted. Items on display should be self-supporting and somewhat sturdy.

Snap a photo of your creation and upload it to our contest page for online voting. Prizes will be awarded in several age group categories. Complete rules and contest information can be found by visiting ctsciencecenter.org/upcycled