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Craftside books and Westcott cutting supplies double giveaway

We here at Craftside have teamed up with the fabulous peeps at Westcott to celebrate National Craft Month with a double giveaway! We have put together two fabulous prize packages filled with wonderful cutting tools from Westcott and a couple of our latest books hot off the press!

This first prize package includes a copy of the new book

Mixed-Media Girls with Suzi Blu:
Drawing, Painting, and Fanciful Adornments from Start to Finish

by Suzi Blu

and

Westcott

-8" Extreme Edge Adjustable Tension Scissors (purple)

-3" Craft Titanium Bonded Scissors (purple)

-Handheld Rotary Trimmer with Cutting Mat (purple)

-Scissor Holster (White & Black Zebra)

-Cushion Grip Hobby Knives with assorted Blade Shapes (purple)

You can get yourself in the running 3 ways:

1. Leave a crafty comment about cutting (a "cutting comment" if you will!) here on this post.

2. Join our Craftside email newsletter list (on the top righthand side of the blog).

3. "Like" Craftside on Facebook.

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The second prize package features:

A copy of the new book

Mixed Media Workshop:
A multifaceted approach to creating unique works of art-step by step

by

Isaac Anderson, Joe Martino, Mark Mendez, Bette McIntire, Suzette Rosenthal, and Patricia Swartout

and

Westcott

-Large Handle Precision Scissors (pink)

-5" Non Stick Scissors (pink)

-Scissor Holster (Pink Cheetah)

-8" Straight Handle Non Stick Scissors (pink)

-TrimAir Premium Titanium Paper Trimmer, 12", Wide (pink)

-Small Reversible Self Healing Cutting Mat (pink/purple)

To get yourself in the running for this second pink prize package, go to the Westcott Facebook wall and say "Craftside sent me!"

Enter to win the Craftside prize package by midnight ET on March 20th, 2012. Enter for Westcott's Giveaway by midnight ET on March 18th, 2012.

Good luck all you fabulous creatives!

    

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!

 

Indygo Junction Pattern Giveaway and how to mark a button location before stitching

First I want to say Happy Valentine's Day all of you beloved Craftside readers!

Yesterday I shared with you about the Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style Design Challenge and today I have a super special giveaway to share with you!

Indygo Junction has offered you Craftside readers the chance to win your choice of any Indygo Junction pattern!

Here is just a few. They have patterns for everything from cute dresses to fun accessories and ornaments!

Answer the question:

What sewing technique have you either recently mastered or is next on your list to try?

Leave your answer in today's comments by Midnight ET on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and you will be in the running.

2 commenters will get to choose 1 each of the Indygo Junction patterns.

ANd for two more chances to win a free Indygo Junction pattern pop on over to this post at Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip and leave a comment there!

And speaking of sewing techniques here is a great tutorial on how to mark the perfect placement of a button to a buttonhole from the book Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition.

Click on this page from Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition to enlarge and read how to mark the placement for a button so it lines up perfectly with a button hole.

Want more great sewing tips and techniques? Then grab yourself a copy of:

Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition

This is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1,200 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and décor sewing. Sewers from beginners to the skilled will turn to this book again and again!

 

How to paint a winter scene with cardinals from the book Ornament Extravaganza

Ornament Extravaganza Holiday Goodness Giveaway! Today's book giveaway is a wonderful book about decorative painting for all seasons. To get yourself in the running for this fun book, simply answer the question:

What is your favorite holiday or season to craft and decorate for?

Leave your answer in today's comments by Midnight ET on December 29, 2011 to enter!

Since today is the first official day of winter, I thought I'd share this tutorial on how to paint a winter scene that includes cardinals, a barn and house covered in snow from the book Ornament Extravaganza.

Click on these pages from the All American Crafts book Ornament Extravaganza to enlarge and read the full tutorial on how to paint a winter wonderland featuring cardinals.

Like to paint things for all the holidays? Then you will love this great resource book for just that!

Ornament Extravaganza

by

The Decorative Arts Collection

Grab your brushes and get ready to paint a year's worth of decorations. Twenty-eight beautiful ornaments are featured with complete instructions, step-by-step worksheets and patterns. Ornaments are painted by 26 of today's finest decorative painters who have combined their skills and talents to present an assortment of their unique styles.

 

Winner of the Book and Yarn Holiday Giveaway and craftastic links

Drumroll please! The winner of our fabulous Book and Yarn Holiday Giveaway is

Shannon W.

of the blog

http://www.peacelovepoop.com

Pop on over to her blog if like entering to win stuff as she does lots of giveaways. She clearly likes to enter them as much as offer them.

If you haven't entered our (and Crafts 'n Coffee's) double book and Styrofoam shape giveaway, be sure to check out last Friday's post.

And now, onto the crafty links:

RockPaperInk
Don't miss John Foster's "Until Covered in Ink Do Us Part."

Lindsay Sews
With the holiday ornament swap complete, you can check out photos of the lovely handmade ornaments -- including bacon!

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Madge turns some Styrofoam and sparkly things into a Retrofabulous Suzy Snowflake Snowlady!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
See how to make a yarn ball and dpn Christmas tree.

Aileen's Musings
Aileen shows you how she took pre-made cards and embellished them to make her own Christmas cards she mailed out this year.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi enters the Friendship Bracelet world and learns a thing or two.

Craft Buds
Turn that old wool sweater into a personalized keepsake. Learn how to make a monogram sweater ornament, embellished with jingle bells.

Craft. You.
Meet Jenny Barnett-Rohrs of Craft Test Dummies this week on Craft. You.!

Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy is able to spill the beans about a new jewelry business adventure she is exploring.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
"Santa Claus is coming to town." Are you ready for The Artful Crafter's annual Christmas Parade of Crafts?