Craftcation double book giveaway!

In honor of Craftside's sponsorship of the Craftcation Conference in Ventura, CA March 22-25, 2012, we here at Craftside have put together two prize packages of 3 books each. Would you like to be the proud new owner of a set of craft books? If so, here is how you get yourself in the running.

To get yourself in the running for this first set of books that includes

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists

and

Creative Pilgrimage: An Exploration of Artful Gatherings and Discovery of Innovative Art Techniques

leave your answer in the comments section of today's post by Midnight ET on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 to the question:

What craft events have you gone to or plan to go to this year? What's your favorite?

To get yourself in the running for this second set of books that includes

1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cookies & Cakes

The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop: Exploring Techniques and Materials for Creating Fashion and Decor Items from Artfully Altered Fabric

and

Adventures In Bookbinding: Handcrafting Mixed-Media Books

pop on over to Craftcation to join their e-newsletter list and leave a comment on their blog post telling them what your favorite craft book is.

Craftside and a bunch of our authors including Jeannine Stein and Lisa Engelbrecht will be in attendance, hosting Make and Takes and teaching classes. Hope to see you there!

 

Comments

[pat upton]

I have only been to one art retreat SO FAR! It was last year's Art & Soul in Hampton VA. Loved it! Wish I could go to many more! Thank you for hosting the give away.

[Jennie P.]

I have not gone to any crafting events and it's probably not going to happen any time soon either. I wish though! Thanks for the giveaway, these are books that I have on my wishlist.

[Anne Evans]

I'll probably go to Craftin' Outlaws here in Columbus, Ohio later this year. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Gina Torres]

I have gone to the Scrapbook Expos and I regularly attend crops & retreats! I love going to scrapbooking events all the time! Thanks for the chance to win!
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[NancyW]

Nothing so far this year but in the past I have attended Art & Soul.

[Debra Lee]

i would love to go to the Sewing Summit but my budget won't allow it!

[Usha M.]

Haven't been to any yet, but am going to attend Craftcation next month! And my sweetie just gave me a gift certificate good for classes at a local paper craft store, so I'll be dropping in to their "open studio" nights.

[Dana Wheeler]

My next event is actually online, 21 Secrets. I participated last year and it was a blast! Thanks for the opportunity to win these awesome books!!

[jennifer willis]

none, where I live there is nothing - ever. I may try to do something online but probably not.

[Nicky]

I haven't been to any craft exhibitions yet this year but I am going to one next Sunday on my birthday, yay! Its called 'Sincerely Yours' and its local to me, Coventry in the UK.

[Kelly Massman]

The main events that I travel to are stamp club and crafts at the local library! They are fun and not expensive! Thanks!

[Lisa]

I haven't attended any but hopefully one of these days, I will.

[Nancee]

I have not attended any craft shows as yet, but I will definitely be at Craftcation in Ventura in March!! Wild horses couldn't keep me away!!

[Daisy]

I have never been to any craft events yet (except little get togethers with friends where we craft!) but am planning on attending craftcation!

[Janel]

I live near several lovely yarn stores. I would like to take a class or two at one of them this year, maybe something with knitted cables.

[Rita Kiffmeyer]

I haven't gone to any craft events but I hope to be able to go to a polymer clay cruise either later this year or next year at the latest.

[Shari J.]

In the past 6 months I have been to a crazy quilting retreat, a sew-a-thon for making basic sewing kit bags to take to Texas for Fire victims, and I will be conducting a Stash giveqway in Bastrop texas next week for the quilters and other needlewomen who lost their homes in last fall's wild fires near Bastrop, TX.

[Suella]

My favorite craft event will be the up and coming one on Fashion and Hobby Crafts at the National Exhibition Center in Birmingham.
Looking forward to going and researching sewing machines and learning new techniques.

[dipali]

My favorite crafts festival in India is the handicraft fair which happens by the end of every year as it is the most amazing one,which you must visit as it is so symbolic of indian craft ,whith so many colours,textures,shapes and things.Its beautiful.

[Birgit]

I don't have any plans -- but I am looking forward to checking out handicraft markets in my surroundings. There's always a lot of inspiration! :)

[Mandy L.]

There are some huge craft shows during the summer where I live. Can't wait!

[Lynda]

I've not gone anywhere yet this year. I am going to the Quilt Show in April in Cincinnati. Can't wait! What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

[Jennifer Cheek-Payan]

The only crafty events I've been to are scrapbooking classes & a scrapbooking retreat but that was years ago. I tried to attend Art is... In Petaluma, CA last year but couldn't afford to go. This year, I'm for sure signing up for a couple of classes at Artful Gathering. Thanks for the generous give-away!

[mary Mac]

I love in western N.C. and twice a year we have a fantastic craft fair with every type of crafting you can thing of. I always make sure I get to one of them.

[Jinna Jeffery]

What craft events have you gone to or plan to go to this year? What's your favorite?

I'm sorry to say we have not had any craft events in my area that I have been aware of. This weekend I'm going to the woman's fair and hopefully it will include some craft activities. Thanks for this opportunity. I love craft books.