#Contests #2026Aprilfoolsday I recently shared my April Fools' Hide-a-Key design over on Facebook, and the response was insane! It turns out there are a lot of "inner 10-year-olds" in the 3D printing community who appreciate a good "crappy" theft deterrent or geocache hiding spot! The Backstory: My wife walked into the printer room and asked why I was wasting filament. I told her it was a "security-focused, organic-style, external storage solution." Her response? "It's poop, James. It's literal poop!" Despite the lack of support at home, the model has racked up over 570 likes and comments in the FB groups and even a couple of boosts here on Makerworld! If you’re looking for a project that is guaranteed to get a reaction (and maybe get you sent to the couch for a night), this is the one. Model Details: Scale: 100% for a "Life-Sized" dog deposit. Material: ASA/PETG highly recommended for that authentic outdoor "patina" but a nice chocolate PLA will work in a 'pinch' Assembly: Pins included for a perfect fit. Thanks to everyone who has already downloaded and boosted! If you've printed one, please post a "Make"—I’d love to see where you're hiding your keys (or who you're pranking).(Edited)

I kept hearing about the "6 7" trend. I still don't totally get it, but I know two things: 1) Geometric shapes look cool, and 2) If you print something shiny enough, everyone loves it. I decided to mash up the meme with a classic snowflake design to see if I could create the ultimate "current year" ornament. It’s a fun, quick print that looks more expensive than it is thanks to holographic build plates and fun filament combinations. Plus, I get to say "No Cap" to my kids when I hand it to them.