When I was growing up, my older sister Krista had a flip doll that was Red Riding Hood on the top and when you flipped the doll over, it was the grandmother. Cool! And when you flipped the grandma’s bonnet over, it was the wolf. Ack! I am super excited be giving away a copy …
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I want to take a trip to Pompom Land where animals are ridiculously adorable and everything is handmade! Myko Diann Bocek had created a world of sweet little creatures made from thick, full pompoms. In her new book, Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms, she shares how to can make …
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. At least that’s what we are hoping for here in the Chicago area where rain has been beyond plentiful. But why wait for nature when you can make your own beautiful paper blossoms?
Looking for a fun way to express yourself? Hand lettering is an increasingly popular way to create interesting and dynamic images. Words are pretty powerful and can add a narrative element to your visual work. In Jenny Doh’s new book, Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists, she enlists the help of 16 unique …
Thanks to Lark Crafts for sponsoring this giveaway. If you are anything like me, sometimes you need a little inspiration. This giveaway includes two books from Lark Crafts that are bound to get your creativity flowing. Making an Impression: Designing and Creating Artful Stamps by Geninne D. Zlatkis is a lovely guide to creating stamps …
I may never be as organized or polished as Martha Stewart but with these new totes and cases from Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery at Staples perhaps I can fake it. Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery has expanded their line of innovative organization products exclusively at Staples by adding stylish and functional totes, …
Go beyond the classic monkey with this clever book from Lark Crafts! Return of the Stupid Sock Creatures: Evolutions, Mutations, and Other Creations by John Murphy is full of fun, clever creatures to create with socks. In response to the popularity of his book Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-off Socks, John …
Now that 2013 is peeking around the corner it’s a proper time to get organized. Today’s giveaway is for a Martha Stewart Home Office project planning system that includes: 1 Discbound textured customizable notebook with 60 sheets and a storage pocket 2 sets of discbound task pads with 150 sheets each (300 sheets total) 2 …
Congrats to the winner, entry #392, Lydia! Thanks to Elmer’s for sponsoring this giveaway. How’d you like to get this Elmer’s Craft It! Kit valued at $150 under your tree? Every crafter dreams of having the ultimate workspace stocked with all the best materials and tools. Elmer’s and the Elmer’s Craft It! Facebook Page put …
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. Congrats to Annie Amos for winning $200 towards Minted Holiday cards! We can’t wait to see what you make. Everyone loves getting holiday cards! And Minted.com has a wide assortment and easy customization options to help you make a super cute card all your own. Thanks to Minted for sponsoring today’s …
The holidays are coming and what could be better than to give (or receive) handmade jewelry? The two books in our giveaway, “A Bounty of Bead & Wire Bracelets: 50 Fun, Fast Jewelry Projects” and “A Bounty of Bead & Wire Necklaces: 50 Fun, Fast Jewelry Projects” by Nathalie Mornu are both chock full of …
It’s getting chilly in Chicago — clearly time to start busting out some cute hand crocheted hats. Wish I knew how to crochet or knit but alas, I don’t yet. Good thing there’s cute.tuques who made this adorable sock monkey hat for my monkey-obsessed girl… …and this aviator beanie for my little future pilot… Isn’t …
ConsumerCrafts.com is a relatively new crafts site out there that hangs its hat on a simple tenant: to make crafting more affordable. They carry a range of crafting products from jewelry making to general craft supplies to candy making to seasonal fun picks. And well, there’s nothing more affordable than free, yes? ConsumerCrafts.com is running …
Halloween is one of the best times of the year for making things. But the scary truth is, many Halloween crafts end up looking a lot more homemade than handmade …eek! Enter the new book “Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects”by Susan Wasinger from Lark Crafts and Sterling Publishing. Projects in this book will help …
Amy Anderson literally wrote the book on Mod Podge. It’s called Mod Podge Rocks! Decoupage Your World and you can enter below to win a copy along with a big pile of magical Mod Podge products to help celebrate Mod Podge’s 45th anniversary. If you like to make things like me then there’s a pretty good …