The provided source material details a limited-time promotional offer from the Minecraft platform and a series of cross-stitch designs available as free downloads. Regarding the specific query about Minecraft Christmas freebies disappearing, the source indicates that a collection of seasonal treats was made available for a defined period. From "now (ish) until midnight on Sunday 7th January 2018," users were able to access specific content for free. The source material does not provide information regarding the status of these offers after the stated expiration date of January 7, 2018, nor does it offer instructions on how to recover or re-download content that may have been removed from a user's account or the platform's marketplace after that date.
The offer was part of an extension of the "12 Days of Minecraft" event, during which community creators distributed maps, skins, and other content free for 24 hours each day. The platform extended this event based on community voting, allowing users to claim specific items after the official 12-day period concluded. The specific freebie mentioned in the source material is the "Norse Mythology Bonus Skins." The source material does not list other specific items included in this extension, nor does it provide details regarding the download process, account requirements, or platform compatibility beyond the general availability of the content.
Minecraft Promotional Content Details
The source material provides specific details regarding the "12 Days of Minecraft" promotional event and its extension.
- Event Origin: The event began as a 12-day promotion where community creators released free content daily for 24-hour periods.
- Extension Mechanism: The platform extended the event based on community feedback and voting regarding which seasonal treats should be made available again.
- Expiration Date: The extended free access was scheduled to end at midnight on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
- Specific Content: The "Norse Mythology Bonus Skins" were explicitly identified as a free item available during this extension.
The source material does not contain information regarding the technical requirements for downloading or using these skins, such as the specific version of Minecraft required or the platform (e.g., Java Edition, Bedrock Edition) on which they are compatible.
Cross-Stitch and DIY Printable Offers
The source material includes information regarding a blog, Heartstrings Samplery, that distributes free cross-stitch patterns, and a design blog, Pink Peppermint Design, that offers free printables. These sources provide examples of how independent creators and bloggers distribute free samples and promotional materials.
Heartstrings Samplery Cross-Stitch Designs
The blog posts from Heartstrings Samplery (Source [2]) describe the release of various cross-stitch designs intended as free gifts for the stitching community. The creator, Beth, outlines the distribution terms and the themes of these designs.
- Distribution Policy: The creator explicitly encourages users to print and distribute the designs freely. Shop owners are encouraged to print copies for customers, and stitchers are encouraged to share designs with friends.
- Design Themes: The designs mentioned include:
- Storage Box Designs: Mistletoe Storage Box (stitch count 89 x 89) and Tinsel & Jingles Storage Box (stitch count 109 x 109). These designs require specific materials such as paper mache boxes, chipboard, felted wool, and specific floss brands (The Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works). Conversion charts to DMC floss are included.
- Winter/Holiday Themes: A design featuring Mittens, Stocking Hats, Snowflakes, a Polar Bear, Penguins, Hot Cocoa, Ice Skates, and a Snow Globe. This was part of a series of 12 monthly sets for 2018.
- General Holiday Themes: A design based on the spirit of Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol," intended to be stitched with Christmas Red, Green, Gold, and Brown floss.
- Contact Information: The creator provided an email address ([email protected]) for questions, sharing finished project photos, and for direct orders to bypass Etsy.
- Series Structure: The creator mentioned a series of 12 volumes, released monthly throughout 2018, containing at least 9 motifs per chart. The total potential output for the series was estimated at 108 ornaments or fobs.
The source material does not provide direct links to the free charts or the Etsy shop, nor does it confirm if these specific designs are still available for download.
Pink Peppermint Design Printables
Source [3] and [4] reference "Pink Peppermint Design," a blog offering free printables for various holidays and occasions. The content describes the types of printables available and the blog's focus on DIY projects.
- Holiday Printables: The blog offers printable tags and cards for Thanksgiving, Halloween, New Year’s, and Christmas.
- DIY Projects: The blog features DIY craft ideas, such as "You Drive Me Wild" Valentine's cards, DIY Glittered Muslin bags for gift cards, and a jar of twine for gift wrapping.
- Specific Content: Examples of available printables include:
- Thanksgiving gift tags.
- Happy Halloween tags.
- New Year's printable tags (suitable for wedding favors).
- "Pucker Up" Valentine printable cards.
- Distribution: The printables are designed to be downloaded and printed by users for personal use.
The source material does not provide direct download links or specific instructions on how to access these printables from the blog.
Conclusion
The provided source material confirms that Minecraft offered a limited-time extension of their "12 Days of Minecraft" event, allowing users to claim free items, specifically the "Norse Mythology Bonus Skins," until midnight on January 7, 2018. The source does not provide information regarding the availability of these items after that date. Additionally, the source material documents the availability of free cross-stitch patterns from Heartstrings Samplery and free printables from Pink Peppermint Design, detailing the types of designs offered and the creator's intent to distribute them freely.