Storyboard

 REGISTRATION 

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H TO SIGN UP! PLEASE ENROLL ASAP!
Click here to enroll in 4-H.

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Click here to sign up to participate in the District Storyboard Contest. 

You must also email your submission in PDF form to: kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu by this deadline as well. 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER & SEND ENTRY: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.

 DATES TO REMEMBER 

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 -- Intro to Digital Storyboards Workshop, 6:00-7:00 PM @ CEO 

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -- DUE: Storyboard Registration, 11:59 PM

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 -- DUE: Email your entry in PDF form to kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu by 11:59 PM.

• Thursday, April 30, 2026 -- DUE: Texas 4-H Invitational Storyboard Entries to Kaci by 11:59 PM. (SENIORS ONLY)

 PROJECT EXPERIENCES 

Create Your Story: Intro to Digital Storyboards
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Lynn County Extension Office , 1601 Ave J, Tahoka

• Also offered virtual via Teams

• will be recorded

Click here to sign-up.

 DISTRICT CONTEST 

This is a virtual contest! 

Entries will be judged virtually after Thursday, March 26, 2026. 

Awards: Will be held along with Fashion Show Awards on Monday, April 20, 2026.

You do not have to be present for the awards. 

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SCHEDULE

Entries will be judged sometime after Thursday, March 26, 2026. 

Awards Presentation:

Monday, April 20, 2026
3:30 PM (tentatively) -- during the District 2 Fashion Show Awards
First Baptist Church, 2201 Broadway, Lubbock, 79413

You do not have to be present for the awards. 

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AGE GROUPS

Junior--Grades 3-5
Intermediate--Grades 6-8
Senior--Grades 9-12

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COST

$15 per person

• If you sold 10 or more raffle tickets in 2025 or are a first-year 4-H'er, then your fees are covered by the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association. If you register for the contest but do not end up competing, then you will be responsible for reimbursing your entry fee and will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. 

• If you did not sell raffle tickets, then you will be responsible for paying your entry fee. You will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. If you decide not to compete, you'll still need to pay the entry fee. 

• Invoices will be sent through Square.

• Payments may be made via

  • cash (no service fee)

  • check, made out to Lynn 4-H Adult Leaders (no service fee)

  • Venmo: @lynncounty4-h (no service fee

  • Credit Card: through Square (will incur a 4% service fee)

•  Please ignore any invoices/requests for payment that come from anyone other than Lynn County 4-H. 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• This is an individual contest, conducted digitally. 

• A 4-H'er can only enter one storyboard.  

• If you need help with a Canva account, please let Kaci know, and she will be happy to get you fixed up!  

• Please refer to the guidebook and scorecard listed below to see what the judging will be based on. 

 TEXAS 4-H INVITATIONAL CONTEST 

Please contact Kaci at kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu or 806-773-9401 to submit your entry.

Deadline to submit entries: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Entries must be emailed to Kaci at kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu

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SCHEDULE
There is no in-person contest for Storyboard. 

Awards will be announced around the first part of June.

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AGE GROUP
Senior--Grades 9-12

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COST

$15 per person

• If you sold 10 or more raffle tickets in 2025 or are a first-year 4-H'er, then your fees are covered by the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association. If you register for the contest but do not end up competing, then you will be responsible for reimbursing your entry fee and will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. 

• If you did not sell raffle tickets, then you will be responsible for paying your entry fee. You will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. If you decide not to compete, you'll still need to pay the entry fee. 

• Invoices will be sent through Square.

• Payments may be made via

  • cash (no service fee)

  • check, made out to Lynn 4-H Adult Leaders (no service fee)

  • Venmo: @lynncounty4-h (no service fee

  • Credit Card: through Square (will incur a 4% service fee)

•  Please ignore any invoices/requests for payment that come from anyone other than Lynn County 4-H. 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• This is an individual contest, conducted digitally.

• This is a state-level contest!

• A 4-H'er can only enter one storyboard.  

• If you need help with a Canva account, please let Kaci know, and she will be happy to get you fixed up!  

• The information, resources, and format are the same for both District and State levels. 

• This is an invitational contest -- You do not have to enter or qualify at District to advance to State. 

 CONTEST INFORMATION 

• A digital storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying an original design of a fashion or interior design product. The Design Brief will help spark your creativity as you tell the story of your product on a digital board, including original illustrations and flats, photos, fabric swatches, paint swatches, material samples, etc. 

• 2025-26 DESIGN BRIEF: Style Gone Country
  The design brief has inspired and directed a 4-H member's original design for the 4-H Storyboard contest. Celebrate the spirit of country living through fashion and interior design that honors tradition while embracing creativity. Whether you're inspired by rustic textures, Western flair, farm-to-fashion sustainability, or the beauty of rural life, show how your design reflects the values, grit, and charm of life gone country. From denim to decor, let your story ride tall in the saddle.  

• Categories:

  • Wearable--clothing that can be worn. Includes pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, coats, dresses, etc. 

  • Accessory--includes belts, purses, bags, hats, etc. 

  • Jewelry--includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc. 

  • Pet Clothing--includes items that can be worn by a pet or any other animal

  • Home Décor--items that are easy to move and make a home visually appealing. Examples include throw pillows, table runner, or a wall hanging.

  • Home Furnishings--items that make a home comfortable for living or working in. Examples include a couch, ottoman, chair, tables, desks, beds, etc.

• Title of Board: STYLE GONE COUNTRY

  • can use a subtitle to provide a more personalized name for the design

• The designer will follow their own design process when creating their original design and storyboard.

• Storyboard layouts should include original illustrations and flats, as well as additional materials that have influenced the unique design. 

• Storyboards can be created using a digital platform, including, but not limited to: Canva, Picmonkey, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and PowerPoint. 

• All entries must be saved as a PDF for uploading.

• Boards must be in digital format, saved as a PDF, .jpeg, .jpg, or .png.

• The size must be between 18"x24" and 24"x30". Board can be horizontal or vertical. 

 IMPORTANT LINKS & INFORMATION 

3/2/2026: Intro to Storyboards Workshop (link coming soon)
2025-26 District 2 Storyboard Contest Letter
2025-26 District 2 Storyboard Website
2025-26 Storyboard Rules/Guidelines
2025-26 Storyboard Scoresheet

 RESOURCES 

What is a Storyboard? Slideshow (yes, from 2021, but still applies)
4-H Storyboards Slideshow
2024 Texas 4-H Storyboard Winners (these are great examples)
2023 Texas 4-H Storyboard Winners (these are great examples)
Q&A Digital Storyboard YouTube Video
How to Create a Flat Using Canva YouTube Video
Fashion Sketching: Create a Custom Body Croquis
How to Create a Digital Storyboard Using Canva
Designer's Nexus
Exploring the Elements & Principles of Design
Fashion Era
Principles & Elements of Design (video)
Unraveling the Mystery of Design Elements & Principles in Clothing

  FOR MORE INFORMATION...

Kaci Scott, Lynn CEA-Family & Community Health
kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562 | 806.773.9401 (cell)

updated 2/25/2026