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<!-- Lucky Threads Little Artists 2026 Winner Announcement -->
<div class="lt-winner-banner">
<div class="lt-winner-header">
<span class="lt-winner-label">
LUCKY THREADS · LITTLE ARTISTS 2026
</span>
<h2>Our 2026 Winners</h2>
<p>
The judges couldn't decide… so we have two winners!
</p>
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-intro">
<p>
After over 100 wonderful entries to our
<strong>“What Makes Me Smile?”</strong> Summer Challenge,
it was time to choose our winner.
</p>
<p>
I handed the judging over to my two children,
Archie (16) and Mia (13).
</p>
<p>
They each chose a favourite… and neither was willing to budge!
</p>
<p class="lt-winner-intro-final">
So, naturally, we have <strong>TWO LITTLE ARTIST WINNERS!</strong>
</p>
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-cards">
<!-- MEERA -->
<div class="lt-winner-card">
<div class="lt-winner-artwork">
<img src="https://luckythreads.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Meera-Age-9.jpg" alt="The Octopus by Meera, age 9, winner of the Lucky Threads Little Artists competition" loading="lazy">
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-card-content">
<span class="lt-winner-animal"> </span>
<h3>Meera, age 9</h3>
<p class="lt-winner-art-title">
The Octopus
</p>
<span class="lt-winner-judge">
ARCHIE'S CHOICE
</span>
<p class="lt-winner-quote">
“It’s very well drawn, charming and has a lot of character.”
</p>
</p>
</div>
</div>
<!-- BEAR -->
<div class="lt-winner-card">
<div class="lt-winner-artwork">
<img src="https://luckythreads.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bear-age-6.jpg" alt="Mouse in the House by Bear, age 6, winner of the Lucky Threads Little Artists competition" loading="lazy">
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-card-content">
<span class="lt-winner-animal"> </span>
<h3>Bear, age 6</h3>
<p class="lt-winner-art-title">
Mouse in the House
</p>
<span class="lt-winner-judge">
MIA'S CHOICE
</span>
<p class="lt-winner-quote">
“It’s super cute and absolutely made me smile.”
</p>
<p class="lt-winner-card-text">
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-congratulations">
<h3> Congratulations, Meera & Bear! 🎉</h3>
<p>
You have both won a Lucky Threads kids’ T-shirt featuring
your own artwork, brought to life in thread.
</p>
<p>
I cannot wait to turn your brilliant artwork into wearable art! 🖤
</p>
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-thankyou">
<h3>A huge thank you to every Little Artist 🖤</h3>
<p>
Over 100 wonderful children shared their creativity,
imagination and artwork with us, and it has been an
absolute joy to see.
</p>
<p>
Every child who entered will receive a personalised
participation certificate. 🎨
</p>
<p class="lt-winner-closing">
Keep creating. Keep imagining. Keep making things that make you smile.
</p>
</div>
<div class="lt-winner-contact">
<strong>📩 Winner information</strong>
<p>
Meera and Bear’s parents/guardians have been contacted
directly via the email addresses registered with their entries.
</p>
<p>
Prizes are available for UK postage only.
</p>
<p>
If you’re one of our winners and haven’t heard from me
within the next few days, please get in touch.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<style>
/* =========================================
LUCKY THREADS WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
========================================= */
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max-width: 1400px;
margin: 40px auto;
background: #111111;
color: #ffffff;
border: 2px solid #ff1493;
border-radius: 24px;
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font-family: inherit;
text-align: center;
box-sizing: border-box;
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/* HEADER */
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font-size: 11px;
font-weight: 800;
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