***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
This week’s randomly selected winner is… Sheilagh (whose talents lie in “all aspects of art and being crafty!”). Congratulations!
Share Your DIY Success: HouseTalent and a $250 World Market Gift Card
One of the best parts of completing a home project is showing the transformation—from the first “before” shot to the final reveal. HouseTalent is a free platform built for that: an easy place to upload before photos, progress updates, and after images from your DIY efforts. The site is designed for creators of all levels, whether you’re refinishing a thrifted table, reupholstering a chair, or renovating an entire room. Browsing other users’ projects offers inspiration and practical tips, while uploading your own work helps you document progress and connect with a community that appreciates craftsmanship.
To celebrate DIY creativity, HouseTalent is sponsoring this week’s giveaway and offering a $250 gift card to World Market. The prize can be used to buy home decor, furniture, textiles, and accessories that help finish or enhance your next project. This giveaway is open internationally: if World Market doesn’t ship to your country, the winner can select an equivalent local retailer for the gift card value.
- PRIZE: $250 gift card to World Market courtesy of HouseTalent (or an equivalent store if the winner is international)
- TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post with the words “I’M TALENTED” and tell us a little about your creative work
- BONUS QUESTION: What’s your special talent? Do you sing or play an instrument, remember tiny details with a photographic memory, or have an entertaining party trick like wiggling your ears? Share it in your comment to make your entry stand out.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway ships anywhere in the world
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 15th or when we reach 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winners will be chosen at random using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. Be sure to check back on Thursday for the winner announcement.
- COMMENT ISSUES? If you see a “duplicate comment” warning while entering, try clearing your browser cache or refreshing the page and submitting again. If problems persist, check the comments troubleshooting instructions on the site for additional steps.
Why Enter?
Whether you’re a weekend warrior who enjoys small upgrades or a seasoned DIYer tackling major renovations, entering is fast and free. A $250 gift card can help you buy materials, accessories, or finishing touches that bring a project over the finish line. Beyond the prize, the giveaway highlights creative work and connects contributors with a supportive community that values hands-on effort and home improvement ideas.
How Winners Are Selected and Notified
We select one winner at random using an impartial selection method. Winners are announced in an update to this post on Thursday following the close of the giveaway, so return to this page for the official announcement. Please remember to enter only once per email address to keep the contest fair for all participants.
Note: We’re not paid or given perks for hosting these giveaways; we run them to thank our readers for visiting and sharing their creativity. See our Giveaway FAQ page on the site for more details. Photos courtesy of HouseTalent.