DMC PHILIPPINE CRAFT COMPETITION 2016 THEME: Timeless Love For a complete list of mechanics, visit www.dmcpilipinas.com/craft-challenge-PH. CATEGORY Open/Professional (18 and above) PRIZES Grand Prize First Runner Up Second Runner Up Cash Prize of Twenty Thousand Pesos Cash Prize of Fifteen Thousand Pesos Cash Prize of Ten Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00); (P15,000.00); (P10,000.00); Certificate; and Certificate; and Certificate; and P7,000 worth of DMC products P5,000 worth of DMC products P3,000 worth of DMC products All 3 winners will be part of the PHILIPPINE CRAFT TEAM to represent the Philippines in the DMC REGIONAL CRAFT MASTERS’ CHALLENGE in The Arts House, Singapore** on December 17, 2016, inclusive of the following: 3d-2n hotel accommodation (with breakfast and airport transfers) for the group Roundtrip airfare – Manila to Singapore MECHANICS 1. Contest period: August 6 to November 19, 2016. 2. The DMC Philippine Craft Challenge 2016 is open to all interested participants aged 18 and above, and must have a Philippine passport valid within the duration of the contest period. 3. The winners will comprise the PHILIPPINE CRAFT TEAM to represent the Philippines in the DMC REGIONAL CRAFT MASTERS’ CHALLENGE in The Arts House, Singapore** on December 17, 2016. **Airfare and hotel accommodation from December 16 to 19, 2016 will be shouldered by DMC Philippines. Pocket money will be at winners’ expense. 4. Employees of Focus Global Inc., its affiliates, and their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not allowed to join the competition. 5. Finished works should capture the essence of timeless love, covering the following subjects: a. Vacation b. Sports c. Graduation d. Newborn/Birthdays e. Wedding f. Family g. Other subjects applicable to the theme 6. Participants may send as many entries as they can, for same or different technique/s, such as Cross Stitch Embroidery Crochet Knitting Tatting Hardanger Hucking Bargello Combination of techniques (e.g cross-stitch + paper quilling, etc.) There will be no size requirement for the entries. 7. How to join: a. All materials used for the entry/ies must be DMC products bought from August 6 to November 19, 2016 from the DMC Creative World store (SM Megamall) or any DMC partner retailers in the Philippines (see list of stores below). Products bought must be one or a combination of the following: DMC Inspirations patterns DMC Black and White patterns DMC Stitch-A-Picture DMC yarns and threads DMC Cross stitch kits b. Register at the following venues: Online: Store: www.dmcpilipinas.com/craft-challenge-PH DMC Creative World *Download and print application form Lower Ground Floor, SM Megamall Bldg A, Mandaluyong City c. Participants should be able to interpret and provide a brief write-up (50 to 270 words) about the entry. Failure to provide a write-up disqualifies the entry/ies, but not the participant. d. Proof of purchase must be presented and submitted along with the application form: Copy of Official Receipt, Sales Invoice, or equivalent. In the absence of abovementioned document, participant/s can submit the following: FOR SUBMIT DMC threads Box Flap with machine print DMC yarns Paper label/wrapper Inspirations patterns and Cutout of barcode and item code Cross stitch kits Black and White patterns Cutout of barcode and item code Stitch A Picture Cutout of barcode sticker (at the back of the SAP Envelope) e. Actual finished entry/ies (unframed) should be submitted to the following: Via personal or courier: Via store: Focus Global Inc. (c/o DMC Marketing) DMC Creative World Pioneer cor. Reliance Sts., Mandaluyong City, Lower Ground Floor, SM Megamall Bldg A, Philippines Mandaluyong City Each entry should include the following upon submission: Printed application form (1 entry = 1 application form) Actual proof of purchase – DMC (approved proofs listed above) Certified copy (Photocopy) - one of any of the 3 documents: . Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO) . Philippine Drivers’ License . Valid Philippine passport Write-up about the entry (English or Filipino) – 50 to 270 words No photos and application forms should be uploaded, posted, and tagged on the DMC official Facebook page as a means of submission. No entry shall be accepted with incomplete requirements, and/or beyond the deadline. 8. Participants can start submitting entries starting August 6, 2016. Deadline of submission of entries: November 19, 2016, 9:59PM. Grand exhibit, judging, and announcement of winners: December 3, 2016 Venue: Bonifacio High Street in the presence of a DTI Representative 9. ALL participants of the contest are considered to have granted Focus Global Inc., DMC Asia, and DMC Worldwide permission or license to use the photos, along with the names of the artists/contestants, for various marketing and promotional purposes (print, TV, and digital). 10. By entering the contest: (a) The winners agree that all finished works submitted shall become property of Focus Global Inc. and DMC Asia for a duration of one year (December 3, 2016 to December 2, 2017), for media and display purposes. (b) Non-finalists can retrieve their entries within 6 months after the announcement of winners (December 4, 2016 to June 3, 2017). CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: CRITERION DESCRIPTION % Creativity Intricacy and fineness of the pattern and/or design used 40% Thread variety Uniqueness Quality of work Neatness 50% Techniques Proper way of stitching/knitting/crochet/etc. Audience Impact Retaining the interest of the jurors and the people 10% Write-up TOTAL 100% 11. Final selection of winners (Grand Exhibit): December 3, 2016 a. Selection shall be done on December 3, 2016 in the presence of a DTI Representative. b. Entries shall be viewed by a panel composed of representatives from craft gurus, partner organizations, and the company. c. The panel of judges will determine the winning entries per category, based on the established criteria. 12. Decision of the judges, upon verification of a DTI Representative, is considered final and irrevocable. 13. Winners will be notified through registered mail and contact numbers indicated in the application form. 14. In case the winner cannot personally claim the product and cash prizes, he/she have the following options: (a) Claim through a representative – Must present an authorization letter, photocopy of the representative’s 2 valid government IDs, registered mail, and the winner’s IDs (b) Through courier – Prizes will be sent via courier at the home address indicated in the winner’s application form 15. The winners will then be invited to the Focus Global Inc. head office (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) and will be mentored by respected craft gurus 5 days prior to the trip. 16. The mentor will also be the coach during the DMC Regional Masters’ Challenge on December 17, 2016. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 8106 Series of 2016 CONCEPT SHOP DMC Creative World LG/F, SM MegamallBldg. A, Mandaluyong City (02) 6252651 NATIONAL CAPITALREGION LAS PIÑAS Notions CALOOCAN SM Department Store, SM Southmall Bamba's General Merchandise (Zendy's Lace Center) 83-84 Sangandaan St.Brgy. 3 Zone I MAKATI Buttons and Wrap Dayao Dry goods (ArcaDry Goods) SM Makati, Ayala Center Sangandaan Market and TradingCenter Joanne's Cross-stitch Morning Touch Guadalupe Public Market 149-C M. H. Del Pilar St.cor 11th Ave. Libay's Lace Center and GeneralMerchandise VCEN Trading Guadalupe Public Market 4/F Victory Central Mall New Carolina's General Merchandise COMMONWEALTH Glorietta I, Ayala Center Expressions Ever Commonwealth Zip-Sew Landmark Department Store Pauline's Enterprises Department Store, EverCommonwealth Dreams Yarnshoppe 3/F Glorietta 5, Ayala Center CUBAO VC Trading MANDALUYONG Farmer's Plaza Elaine House of Curtain Stall 40-49, Marketplace, Kalentong FAIRVIEW Expressions New Carolina's General Merchandise Fairview Centermall Mega B, SM Megamall Heavenly Stitchi'nMoments Notions SM Fairview SM Department Store, SMMegamall KAMUNING Del Basagre Merchandising MANILA Stall110-111, K-15thSt., Kamuning Market GST Textile Tabora St., Divisoria,Manila JC Plaza Supermarket Kamuning Market Rainbow Lace TaboraSt., Divisoria,Manila Relevant Trade Commercial Corporation Benita’s Bazaar Tabora St., Divisoria,Manila 970 Plaza Novaliches Sumo Merchandising CI Marketing TaboraSt., Divisoria,Manila 22 Susano Rd., Don AntonioBldg., Novaliches LRB / New State Lace Triple R School and Office Supply Stall#BH-01, 999ShoppingMall 2, SolerSt., Divisoria 15 Susano Rd., Novaliches DH Stitching (Love Stitching) Stall #A30, Bldg B, LuckyChinatown Annex PARAÑAQUE Liana’s Supermarket Evergreen Lace Center Evacom, Sucat M-1A123 Centermall #1,Tondo, Manila Pitstuff Enterprises All Best General Merchandise Uniwide Mall, Sucat 445 Evanghelista St., Quiapo Anmar Sta. Ana Corporation PASAY 875 Quezon Blvd., Sta.Cruz Liana’s Supermarket Taft Ave., Rotonda Aryanna Commercial (Mimosa Commercial) 219 Villalobos St., Quiapo New Carolina’s General Merchandise 321 Libertad St. Heavenly Stitchin’ Moments Nueva St., BinondoManila PASIG Joe Lace (Ribbonaire) Grace Chan Store (Noel Chan Store) 171-C Palanca St.,VillalobosSt., Quiapo 2/F Novelty Section, PasigPublic Market My Father’s Store / Tony Lace Johanna’s Villalobos St., Quiapo Pasig Ester Santiago Bazaar Liana’s Supermarket Stall622, Sta.AnaMarket Pasig(fronting PasigPublic Market) Liana’s Supermarket Dreams Leveriza, SanAndres LG/F Robinsons Metro East, Marcos Highway Liana’s Supermarket Leonida Silva Store Bustillos, Sampaloc Stall#24 NoveltySection,