Spring is the season of creativity — we're inviting artists everywhere to celebrate Easter with color, sparkle, and imagination. Any markers welcome, HotuColor recommended!
Open to everyone worldwide. Use any markers you love — HotuColor recommended but not required!
Step 01
🎨
Create
Make an Easter-inspired artwork featuring a HotuColor brand logo (required). Any creative style welcome:
🐣 Easter drawings🥚 Decorated eggs🌸 Spring illustrations🎬 Coloring process videos✨ Any creative idea
⚠️ Hotu Logo Must Appear in Artwork
Step 02
📱
Post
Share your artwork publicly on TikTok or Instagram. Make sure your account is set to public so we can find your entry and count your engagement.
Step 03
🏷️
Tag Us
Follow our official account and tag us in your post. Use the required hashtag in your caption. Following is required to be eligible.
TikTok
@hotucolorofficialFollow + Tag
#HotuEasterChallengeRequired
#HotuChallengeOptional
Instagram
@hotucolor_officialFollow + Tag
#HotuEasterChallengeRequired
#HotuChallengeOptional
Prize Pool
$500+ in Prizes — 39 Winners Total
Top engagement wins performance prizes. Best creativity wins the special award. Everyone has a shot at the Lucky Gift!
✦ Grand Prize
🥇 Super Creator HotuBox
$300+ each
🏆 Top Engagement × 2🎨 Best Creative Award × 1
The complete HotuColor marker collection — everything you need for ultimate creative freedom
What's Inside
120-Color Alcohol Marker Set
72-Color Dual-Tip Acrylic Marker Set
36-Color Jumbo Acrylic Marker Set
24-Color Fine Glitter Marker Set
16-Color Dual-Tip Glitter Marker Set
5 Super Gold Markers + 5 Super White Markers
📊
Performance-Based Prizes
Ranked by TikTok views + Instagram likes on your single best-performing post. Multiple entries welcome.
🎨
Best Creative Award
Hand-selected by the HotuColor team for creativity, color use, and completeness. Follower count doesn't matter.
🥈
2nd Prize
Artist Set
$100+× 6 Winners
TikTok Top 3 · Instagram Top 3
50-Color Alcohol Marker Set
18-Color Jumbo Acrylic Marker Set
12-Color Fine Glitter Marker Set
5 Super Gold Markers
🥉
3rd Prize
Starter Pack
$80+× 10 Winners
TikTok Top 5 · Instagram Top 5
50-Color Alcohol Marker Set
8-Color Jumbo Acrylic Marker Set
5 Super Gold Markers
🍀
Lucky Prize
Creative Gift Pack
Surprise!× 20 Winners
TikTok 10 · Instagram 10
Randomly selected HotuColor products — a surprise bundle perfect for discovering new favorites 🎉
Rules & Eligibility
Everything You Need to Know
🌍
Who Can Enter
Open to everyone worldwide
Any age, any skill level welcome
No purchase necessary
Any markers or art supplies allowed
Prizes ship to US, Germany, France, Italy & Spain only
📋
Entry Requirements
Follow at least one official account before posting
Post must be public on TikTok or Instagram
Tag @hotucolorofficial or @hotucolor_official
Include #HotuEasterChallenge
HotuColor brand logo must appear in artwork
📊
Scoring & Fairness
Rankings based on TikTok views + Instagram likes
Your single best-performing post counts
Multiple entries allowed — more chances to win
Do not delete your post before Apr 6, 11:59 PM ET
One prize per participant (highest tier awarded)
🎁
Claiming Your Prize
Winners notified via DM on TikTok or Instagram
Must respond within 7 days to claim
Shipping address required upon claim
Unclaimed prizes after 7 days are forfeited
Final interpretation rights belong to HotuColor
Mar 20
Launch
Official start
Mar 21
Post Period
Submit entries
Apr 6
Deadline
11:59 PM ET
Apr 10
Winners
Announced
Apr 17
Claim by
7-day deadline
Mar 20
🚀 Official Launch
Challenge opens — start creating!
Mar 21 – Apr 5
🎨 Post Period
Submit your entries on TikTok or Instagram
Apr 6
⏰ Submission Deadline
11:59 PM Eastern Time — last call!
Apr 10
🏆 Winners Announced
Posted on our official TikTok & Instagram
Apr 17
📦 Prize Claim Deadline
Winners must respond within 7 days
Follow & Tag
Ready to Enter? Here's What to Use
Follow us, tag us, use the hashtag — then let your art do the talking. We can't wait to see what you create!
TikTok
@hotucolorofficialFollow + Tag
#HotuEasterChallengeRequired
#HotuChallengeOptional
Instagram
@hotucolor_officialFollow + Tag
#HotuEasterChallengeRequired
#HotuChallengeOptional
FAQ
Got Questions? We've Got Answers.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
Open to everyone worldwide — no purchase necessary. Prizes ship to the US, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain only.
Any markers or art supplies are welcome — HotuColor recommended but not required. However, your artwork must include the HotuColor brand logo to be eligible.
Your artwork must include Easter elements (bunnies, eggs, spring flowers, pastel colors, etc.) AND a HotuColor brand logo. The logo is a hard requirement — entries without it are not eligible.
Yes! Post as many times as you like. For ranking, your single best-performing post (highest TikTok views + Instagram likes) counts. More entries = more chances!
Yes — following is required. Follow @hotucolorofficial on TikTok or @hotucolor_official on Instagram before posting your entry.
🏆 Prizes & Judging
Performance prizes (Grand/2nd/3rd): ranked by TikTok views + Instagram likes on your single best post. Best Creative Award: hand-picked by HotuColor team for creativity, color, and completion. Lucky Prize: randomly drawn from all eligible entries.
Yes! Post on both platforms for more chances. TikTok views and Instagram likes are combined for ranking. Your single best-performing post across both platforms counts.
Rankings are based on post engagement, not follower count — small creators can absolutely win! The Best Creative Award is judged on artistic merit alone. Everyone has a real shot.
It's a complete surprise! 🍀 Twenty lucky participants are randomly selected from all eligible entries and receive a special HotuColor gift bundle. We're not saying what's inside — but you'll love it!
📱 Posting & Technical
Tag at least one official account and include #HotuEasterChallenge. #HotuChallenge is optional but encouraged. If posting on both platforms, tag each account separately.
Your post must be public — private posts cannot be counted. Please set your account to public before posting your entry.
You can edit captions, but don't delete your post — deleted posts won't be counted. Stats are captured at the submission deadline: April 6, 11:59 PM ET.
🎁 Winners & Prizes
Winners will be announced on April 10, 2026, posted on @hotucolorofficial (TikTok) and @hotucolor_official (Instagram). Winners will also be notified via DM.
We'll DM winners on their platform. Respond within 7 days with your shipping address. Prizes ship to US, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain only. Unclaimed prizes after 7 days are forfeited.
One prize per participant. If you qualify for multiple tiers, you receive the highest-value prize — so more people overall get to win!
