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FaveCrafts Radio December Wrap Up & Giveaways

December 11, 2012 by FaveCrafts 38 Comments

We loved talking crochet and knitting with these three amazing crafters on our December Radio Show! Thanks to all of their shared tips and tricks, we have collected a stash of great new ideas. From their favorite patterns to great last-minute holiday gifts, these knitters and crocheters had a ton of helpful advice to share.

FaveCrafts Radio December Crochet and Knitting Radio Show

 

You can listen to the archived edition right below!

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Michael Sellick
First we spoke with Michael Sellick from the Crochet Crowd. Mikey, as he is known on The Crochet Crowd, is an inspiring online crochet instructor. His YouTube channel has been seen by millions, and his continued enthusiasm for all things crochet inspires new yarn-lovers every day.

Hook and yarn recommendations: It’s best to start off with the cheap stuff, in case you don’t like it. I recommend the tulip crochet hook right now. Comfort grips and bamboo hooks are great because they don’t steal your body heat like metal ones, so you can crochet longer.

Great last-minute Christmas gifts: Go for infinity cowls; they’re quick and you can find a ton of great ideas on AllFreeCrochet.com!

About his new video series: The new series is all about how to follow patterns, which can be a real challenge. It helps to break it down to the basics from crochet diagrams to simply understanding the words. Sit down and read it aloud so you can understand the instructions.

Mikey’s favorite patterns: I love Fingerless Gloves; they make perfect sense for us crocheters that are always on the go. I also love the Scarf Inside a Scarf, which is made up of two scarves, one of which is woven into the other.

Coming soon on The Crochet Crowd: On the Hook Club, which starts January 15th, we will start a project with our crochet group and communicate on our progress. There will also be Mikey’s Afghan Club, where we begin an afghan and work through it together

For more great ideas or videos from Michael, find him on The Crochet Crowd.

Vickie Howell
Next up we talked to the lovely Vickie Howell. Vickie is best known for hosting HGTV’s show Knitty Gritty for 8 seasons; she was also the co-host of DIY Network’s Stylelicious and myLifetime’s CRAFTED series. She has also hosted several craft-based television specials and is the author of 7 craft books including her newest book, Step It Up Knits.

Beginner tips: It’s great to start with a yarn that speaks to you, whether it is the color or the feel, and then find a corresponding hook and pattern that you love.

Know your time limits: If you don’t have the time to start and finish a project that will take 60 hours, don’t start it. You should feel successful when you crochet. Quick projects that take some skill are great because you will be sure to finish them, and they’re rewarding.

Tell us about your new book: It’s full of quick, instant-gratification projects. These projects are designed to help you step your skills up to the next level. The wrist warmer and leg warmer projects are great and perfect for the colder seasons. Vickie also loves her Cable Ace Infinity Scarf; it’s a lovely design that employs a very interesting technique.

How to keep your knits from curling: Do a couple of rows on the bordering edges to give it a foundation; this will help keep it from curling even though some patterns do naturally.

How to tell whether a different yarn will work with a design. You don’t have to use the yarn listed in the pattern, but it has been attempted, so you have a guarantee it will work. If you want a different yarn, look at the fiber content and the gauge, and make a few stitches to see if it will come out the same.

For more great ideas from Vickie, check out her brand new book, Step It Up Knits!

Drew Emborsky
Last but absolutely not least, we got to chat with Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude. Drew has been featured in many national publications for his designs, written nine crafting books, and is the crochet expert on the hit PBS show Knit & Crochet Now!

How Drew became The Crochet Dude: I started to crochet for charity after the loss of my mother. As I crocheted to help others, it gave me comfort. That’s about when I started the blog, and fans started calling me the crochet dude, which definitely stuck!

Drew’s favorite things to crochet: I love to crochet purses, because they have to have structure and functionality. It’s so great to make crochet do something you would think it couldn’t, like fold over and stand on it’s own.

The best way to hide ends? Always leave a six inch tail, especially when you are changing colors. Weave them on very well and leave a longer tail than you would think, or else the project will fall apart.

All about Decades, Drew’s new yarn line: The theme of the product line is decades. What I wanted to do is bring back colors that I love from the past that were discontinued. Currently, Drew has yarn inspired by the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. There are 6 colors in each line, 1 multicolor and 5 solids.

For more great ideas from Drew, check him out on The Crochet Dude!

FaveCrafts Radio Giveaway!

Update – This contest is now closed.

Our lucky winner is Gwen W! Congrats Gwen! We hope you enjoy your prize and make something wonderful with it.

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Enter a comment below with one of the secret passwords of the day on the December radio show to be entered to win a fabulous prize. (We would also LOVE to hear what you think of the show!)
Win 3 Ergo Hooks, A Tunisian Afghan Hook, and a copy of Vickie Howell’s new book, Step It Up Knits!

Contest Rules:

  •     Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  •     One comment/entry per person, must include the secret word from today’s show in order to be eligible.
  •     Contest closes December 16, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
  •     Winners will be posted on this blog Monday, December 17th and notified by email

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FaveCrafts Radio November Wrap Up & Giveaways

November 13, 2012 by FaveCraftsBlog 8 Comments

We had such a great time chatting with these amazing men of craft on the November Radio Show! From holiday craft ideas, to their new books and hit television series, these men of craft have got it going on! There’s nothing more fun than crafting with a little advice from the experts, and these men had lots of great tips!

FaveCrafts Radio Men of Craft Show

You can listen to the archived edition right below!

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Jonathan Fong
First we chatted with Jonathan Fong, whose designs have been featured on HGTV, DIY, USA Network and Fox. He loves to inspire people creatively, and he sure does! His website, Style With a Smile TV is home to weekly how-to videos on decorating, crafts and entertaining.

The best DIY touch to holiday decorating: Start the party outside! It will help get people in the mood for the holidays. Use luminaries or tall candy canes to dec

orate your your walkway. Jonathan created large candy canes with PVC tubing and his gas grill for some easy and inexpensive holiday decor outdoors!

DIY PVC Candy Canes

Jonathan’s favorite Thanksgiving table setting: Frame table settings are an easy go-to project. Use 11×17 picture frames to make personalized table settings. Fit your plates, silverware, and a picture of each guest into these empty frames for a personalized touch. It will make your guests feel special that you took the extra time to prepare. You can check it out his DIY table setting ideas video.

The best handmade holiday gifts: Personalized soaps make a great holiday gift. Use any regular flat bar soap and put images of your recipients, their kids or their pets on the soap with some Mod Podge. If you coat them in hot wax, the images will be sealed and stay on even after use. These personalized soaps make great hostess gift, favors, or stocking stuffers!

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Mark Montano
Next up was Mark Montano – The Blinged Bandit. From television personality to published author, Mark’s creativity knows no bounds. Mark is so crafty, he and his friends built his own separate house, specifically for crafting! It’s a miniature version of mark’s home and his go-to spot to craft!

Mark’s favorite projects from his new book, The Big Ass Book of Bling: Mark’s blue bird bangle, made from wood, easy molding putty and a blue bird head, is one of his favorites. But, his number one craft from his new book, are rings made from microwaved glass. The Fuse Works Microwave Kiln is an amazingly helpful invention that allows you to melt glass in your microwave, and make these glass rings!

We talked baby heads: So, if you have never picked up one of Mark’s books or looked online, you may not have seen some of his cool (or creepy?) baby doll crafts. It is definitely something to check out and as Mark said, you are either team baby head or your not. And surprisingly, even though his is a baby doll fan, he is not a fan of clowns.

Baby Doll Head Paperweight Mark Montano

  Mark Montano Baby Head in a Box Project

Favorite crafting tool: While Mark believes, you cant just have one craft tool, if he had to choose it would be E6000 Glue, which he always has on hand.

Mark’s craft room – Mark doesn’t just have a room where he creates all his wonderful projects, he has a fairytale cottage. Behind his house in sunny California is a cute little cottage that looks like something straight out of an enchanted woods that is chock full of every craft supply and tool you can dream of. These photos make it look like the perfect oasis for any hobby.

Mark Montano Craft Room

Quick and easy holiday gift craft: A mixed media necklace made out of whatever you have left in your craft bin can make a great holiday gift. It’s lots of fun and you don’t have to purchase anything.

For more great ideas from Mark, check out his brand new book, The Big Ass Book of Bling! (or win one below)

Steven Brown Glitterville

Stephen Brown
Last, but not least, we spoke with Stephen Brown, the founder of Glitterville! He is the author of Glitterville’s new holiday how-to book series, and can be seen on TLC as a judge on Craft Wars.

Stephen’s experience on craft wars: It has been great to see all the crafty people come and exercise their skill. For the judges, it is a calm experience, the intensity comes along with the crafters trying to complete their challenges.

TLC Craft Wars

The idea behind Glitterville: While planning to start his own site, Stephen found himself always covered in glitter. Finally, a friend mentioned he looked like he was the mayor of some shiny town. It was that day, Stephen decided on the name Glitterville, for his now largely popular website that focuses on all things craft.

A great hostess gift idea for the holiday: It doesn’t have to be a huge gift, just something to show you made a little effort. Small loaves of pumpkin bread wrapped in shiny corsage bags can make a handmade great thank you.

Stephen has just released a new book,  Glitterville’s Handmade Halloween: A glittered guide for whimsical crafting!

 

FaveCrafts Radio Giveaway!

 

UPDATE: We’ve picked our lucky winners for the radio show!

Carmen said “I love to see lots of Mancraft ideas :)” and she’s in luck because she’s going to get a copy of Mark Montano’s new book, Big Ass Book of Bling!

And Brenda told us “Mancraft- thanks for the inspiring show and chances to win some awesome prizes! :)” You’re welcome Brenda! Hope you enjoy the set of hooks from the Crochet Dude!

Congratulations ladies! If you didn’t win this time around, tune in next month for more chances to win!

CONTEST CLOSED: Enter a comment below with one of the secret password of the day on the November show to be entered to win one of these fabulous prizes. (We would also LOVE to hear what you think of the show!)

A copy of Mark Montano’s new book, The Big Ass Book of Bling

The Big Ass Book of Bling

OR a set of Crochet Dude Ergo Crochet Hooks from Boye.

Crochet Dude Ergo Crochet Hooks from Boye

 

Contest Rules:

  •     Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  •     One comment/entry per person, must include the secret word from today’s show in order to be eligible.
  •     Contest closes November 18, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
  •     Winners will be posted on this blog Monday, November 19th and notified by email

When’s the next show you ask? December 11, 2012 at 11 am EST. See you there!

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Become a fan of AllFreeKidsCrafts on Facebook for your chance to win over $100 in American Girl crafts!

Follow FaveCrafts on Pinterest to find free craft tutorials, craft project ideas, videos!

You’re invited to our Holiday Twitter Party on November 14th!

 

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September FaveCrafts Radio Winner

September 18, 2012 by FaveCrafts 1 Comment

Wondering who won the prize from our FaveCrafts radio wrap up? Well I’ve got an answer for you!

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The winner is April! Thanks for listening April! She told us that her favorite color is red and it seems like a lot of you have the same favorite. She’ll be getting an awesome Mod Podge prize pack. Lucky lady!

If you didn’t win this time around don’t worry. FaveCrafts Radio happens every month on the second Tuesday of the month at 11a EST time. And if you missed this month’s show you can still listen to it in the archives along with every other show we’ve had so far. And oh there have been some good ones!

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Be sure to join us for next month’s episode and another chance to win. October’s edition will air on the 9th at 11a EST!

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September FaveCrafts Radio Show: Simple Home Decor

September 6, 2012 by FaveCrafts 1 Comment

It’s that time again! We’re gearing up for another episode of FaveCrafts Radio! This month’s topic will be simple home decor, one of my favorites, and we’ll be chatting with some crafty experts all about sprucing up your space.

Two of our favorite ladies will be joining us to chat all about simple home decor craft ideas and the easy ways you can update your space! Amanda from Crafts by Amanda and Shalana from Country Woman Magazine will be chatting with us and happy to answer any of your crafty home decor questions too! Just tune in on September 11th at 11am EST and call 646-200-4435 to have our craft experts answer any of your questions.

You also won’t want to miss the announcement of a very special prize for all of our listeners after the show!

Did you miss last month’s Craft Wars show? No worries, you can listen to all of the past shows in the archives.

What are some of your favorite ways to craft for your home?

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Craft Wars: Interview with Nikki McGonigal

August 21, 2012 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

I can’t think of a better way to get ready to watch Craft Wars tonight than to meet one of the contestants! The FaveCrafts team would like you to meet Nikki McGonigal, from Nikki, In Stitches! We interviewed her about her crafting style and what it was like to craft with cameras all around. There are two episodes this week, 8pm EST and 11pm EST, so be sure to watch the second one to see Nikki.

Nikki McGonigal

Who is your partner on the show?
My partner in Craft Wars crime is Jen from Passion-For-Parties.com. The minute I found out I would need to bring someone with me, I instantly thought of Jen. She is the perfect compliment to my crafting style and techniques. Together, I knew we could tackle anything they threw at us.

How would you describe your crafting style?
My crafting style is classic, with a modern twist. My favorite projects are simple, basic ideas that have been around forever, but with my fresh ideas thrown in. I think that’s what makes them favorites with my readers, too. They can see their foundation and it reminds them of a project they may have seen their mother or grandmother do, but they also appreciate and enjoy how it’s been reworked to fit today’s styles and trends.

What was running through your mind when you started the competition?
Oh my goodness…you don’t want to know what was going through my mind when we got started! Everything from “where do we even start” to “ugh, I should have worn a cuter outfit!” But in all seriousness, I just kept thinking that I wanted to have a finished project. I knew I would be so disappointed in myself, and the judges would have a field day on me, if I didn’t put a complete piece in front of them.

Was it hard to handle the pressure?
I’d like to say no, but let’s be honest. Crafting with a camera crew in your face and a gigantic red clock counting down to zero on the wall would be hard to handle for anyone. I think Jen and I handled it the best we could. And really, you’d be surprised at how you just kind of kick into an extra gear when the going gets tough.

Nikki McGonigal on Craft Wars

Photo courtesy of TLC

What crafting tool was your lifesaver?
I lost track of how many hot glue gun glue sticks we went through! And we definitely showed off our skills with the power tools! Like I said, we really tried to show a variety of techniques, so we didn’t rely solely on any one tool. But, the Michael’s craft closet was amazing, and I wish I could have stayed in there for days playing with all that was in there!

What was your favorite part of the show?
The end! But not because it was over! My favorite part of the show was the end because I couldn’t have been prouder of the work that Jen and I put out there. I think viewers will be inspired by what we made and want to recreate our work at home. And for me, considering that’s exactly what I do on NikkiInStitches.com, that was my goal. I wanted to craft pieces that viewers would not only love, but watch and say “I can make that. I’m going to make that!” And I think we did just that.

Nikki McGonigal on Craft Wars
Photo courtesy of TLC

What did you learn from being on Craft Wars?
I learned that everyone crafts so differently. Everyone works at different paces. Everyone sees supplies differently and naturally gravitates towards very different styles. I also learned that everyone judges crafts differently. Even though the judges didn’t love everything I put out there, I appreciate all of their criticism. It’s helped me see my work differently now, and I feel like my projects and tutorials have improved since being on the show.

Do you have any advice for crafters out there?
My advice for crafters is to stay true to your style and what you love to create, and don’t be afraid to try something new. I did both on Craft Wars. I stayed true to what I love and my style. And I tried something very new by putting myself out there on the show. I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. The crew, the judges, and the other contestants were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Jen was the best partner I ever could have asked for. And just the experience of being on reality TV has been so much fun!

Want to learn more about Nikki? Be sure to go to www.nikkiinstitches.com.

Can’t get enough of Craft Wars? You can read all our interviews with past contestants and listen to this month’s FaveCrafts Radio Show below for behind the scenes secrets you can’t get anywhere else!

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Are you watching Craft Wars? What has been your favorite challenge so far?

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August FaveCrafts Radio Wrap Up!

August 14, 2012 by FaveCrafts 50 Comments

Today was the day! Did you miss it? No worries, you can still listen to our super fun Craft wars edition of FaveCrafts Radio in the archives. We talked to Craft Wars vets Lisa Fulmer, Andrea Currie, Margot Potter, and Angela Daniels!

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Andrea Currie and Lisa Fulmer won their episode of Craft Wars, Margot Potter is best known for her amazing jewelry projects, and Angela Daniels‘ episode aired tonight after the show! Below are just some of the questions we covered in the show with paraphrased answers. If you want to know the full answers, you’ll have to tune in and listen to the archive!

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First question: What’s your favorite part of the show?

– Having a team of little clean up elves.

Margot you seem to keep your cool, did you get scared or nervous?

– The camera part doesn’t scare me because I was on live tv for years, but it is nerve racking to work in such a restricted schedule. But it was fun, I’d do it again in a heart beat!

Tell us about the audition process.

-When you do beautiful things take beautiful pictures of it! Having a little bit of bubble in your personality helps as well. You have to learn how to sell yourself a little bit.

Twitter question: I’m a huge fan of Angela Daniels (the Guilty Crafter). Did it feel less guilty being around other crafters?

-No, it didn’t! I maybe even felt more guilty. I was totally guilt-ridden the whole time.

Lisa, was there a lot of pressure being the assistant? 

– It was totally an honor. The pressure was there because I really wanted to help Andrea shine. It was certainly exciting. It was just the best roller-coaster ride ever!

Margot, when Tori was coming up to you and asking questions, was it hard to focus?

– It was awkward! I was so distracted by so many things I had to focus on that I barely noticed she had been standing there. It was very weird have to stop in the middle of what you’re doing and have a conversation like that.

 Do you think you have to be established in the craft industry to make it on the show?

– No, I don’t think so. You just have to show you have some crafty chops. I think the key is to be bigger than you actually are, so be a little over the top. Be you, just be you magnified.

How are you feeling about your show tonight Angela?

– I am so nervous! A bunch of my friends and I are getting together and watching it on a big screen and I’m humiliated already! A lot of them have never seen what I can do and the first experience they’re getting is me crafting in a panicked state.

Angela, is it hard to take such criticism from the judges?

– I tend to be pretty critical of my own self, so there’s rarely anything that anyone can say to me that I haven’t already told myself. It was a little cringe-worthy, but I knew what was going to happen when I went up there to get judged.

Andrea, tell us a little bit about the process of coming up with your idea on the fly.

– I think a lot of the crafters drew on things we’ve made in the past. I’m also really inspired by Anthropologie so I knew I was going to draw inspiration from that.

Watching the shows, is there any episode that you thought you would have done great in?

– I know there were episodes that I was glad I wasn’t on! Although I think I would have done well on the Pet Shop episode.

Margot, you ended up designing a Christmas tree. Where do you go with it when you realize that somewhere in the challenge you start doing something that another crafter is also doing?

– Well I think it’s all about the journey, so in the end those two trees could not have been more different.

Angela, how did you decide what to wear?

– Oh my gosh, I sweated over this! Patty and I spent endless phone calls and text messages giving and getting opinions. I thought about wearing cute vintage prom dresses, but I am super craft accident prone that we decided to go with something super plain.

Andrea and Lisa, is there an unlimited supply of craft challenge materials?

– It is NOT unlimited supply. You have to go and grab what you see and what you think is going to be the best for your project. It was a lot of pressure to find what you thought was cute and make sure you had enough of them because the other contests would grab them up too.

– There were times I was looking for felt or paper, but there was no more!

Andrea, what was it like having the helpers?

– They were great! You did have to have some strong leadership abilities to tell them what they needed to do, but they were very helpful. What was unfortunate was that Lisa wasn’t really allowed to tell them what to do, which was unfortunate because she’s got such good leadership skills.

Margot, if you HAD to pick another contestant that was on the show, who and why?

– Ooo I definitely would have to pick Angela Daniels because I think we’d rock the house!

Angela, did the Craft Wars vets get an in depth tour of the Micheal’s closet ahead of time?

– No. When the time starts, the time starts. I actually kept finding things in the closet and thinking “Oh I could really use that!” I actually did go into my local Micheal’s ahead of time.

Andrea and Lisa, how are you going to spend the money?

– Well I’m splitting it with Lisa and using it to help grow my business, because you know it’s expensive to start a business.

Does it feel funny or awkward to have the judges and cameras watching you the whole time?

– We were so tunnel vision that I didn’t even realize that they were sitting there watching us the whole time. It was awkward when you finally came up for air and realized they were there.

Margot, I know there are some people that are hating on Craft Wars.

– I see we need crafting back on TV so if this is not your flavor of crafty ice cream, it will open the doors for lots of other flavors of crafty ice cream.

Want to know what Angela Daniels said about her episode that airs tonight? You’ll just have to listen in. We had so much fun talking to all the Craft Wars vets and getting to know the show a little better. Thank you to all our lovely guests!

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We pulled together a real Craft Wars style prize from our “prize vault” for our loyal listeners! It’s a great mix of craft supplies that you can use to make anything you’d like. We’d love to see the challenge you put yourself to and what you can come up with in this prize box – craft wars style! Entering could not be easier. Just give us a comment below with the super secret word given in the radio show.

Contest Rules:

  •     Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  •     One comment/entry per person.
  •     Contest closes August 19, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
  •     Please enter the super secret password from the radio show in the comments in order to be entered.
  •     Winners will be posted on this blog Monday, August 20th and notified by email

Thanks all! Hope to see you next month, September 11th, for another great show!

 

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August FaveCrafts Radio: The Craft Wars Edition!

August 8, 2012 by FaveCrafts 3 Comments

If you love crafting and craft shows, you’ve probably already hard of the new Tori Spelling hosted show Craft Wars. Well we have a special treat for fans on this month’s edition of FaveCrafts Radio. Our guests this month will include Craft Wars alumns!

We’ll be talking to Craft Wars vets Lisa Fulmer, Andrea Currie, Margot Potter, and Angela Daniels! Angela’s episode airs the same day as our broadcast so you’ll be able to get the inside scoop before anyone else! Hear them talk about their experiences on the show, the pressures of crafting with limited materials and time, and how life has been for them after the show. The best part? You can call in and ask all your Craft Wars questions live! 

You read that right! We’re having another live caller show. Just tune in on August 14th at 11am EST and call 646-200-4435 to have your questions answered live by our Craft Wars stars!

Even if you don’t watch Craft Wars it’s a great chance to ask some crafty celebrities how they do all they do. And if you are a fan, you can ask about all the details of the episodes and how hard it was working under that tremendous amount of pressure. We also already have interviews up from Margot Potter and Lisa Fulmer and Andrea Currie!

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July FaveCrafts Radio Show Winner!

July 16, 2012 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

Thanks to everyone for listening to the radio show and hearing what are crafty pros had to say about all your favorite crafts! Unfortunately we only have one prize pack to giveaway today, and it goes to……

Laura Fanelli!

Congratulations Laura! You should show off what you make when you get your prize pack on our Facebook page!

 

For those that are still out of the loop, you can listen to the July broadcast right here:

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Thanks again to everyone that listened in! Remember, FaveCrafts radio is every second Tuesday of the month at 11 am EST. The next show will be August 14th at 11 am EST!

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Wedding Fever: June FaveCrafts Radio Show!

June 7, 2012 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

I bet you’ve been waiting in anticipation for the next FaveCrafts Radio show. Well no worries, the wait is over! The June show will be kicking off at 11am EST on June 12th! This month we’ve caught a case of the wedding fever and we can’t wait to talk DIY weddings with our fabulous guests.

FaveCrafts Radio Show June Edition

We’ve lined up some wonderful ladies to come on and talk with our host Amy Anderson about all the little details of wedding planning that given enough determination and time you can knock out yourself and save yourself some cash for that honeymoon.  With Abby from Style Me Pretty, Jen from Something Turquoise, and Heather from Dollar Store Crafts, we’ll be able to pull together some genius inspiration and tips for crafting for your own (or any!) wedding. We’ll be talking about all the little details – decorations, table settings, invitations, wedding shower favors. If you have a wedding coming up or know someone that will be getting married soon, you won’t want to miss this show! Or if you just like weddings, tune in!

Wedding Giveaways!

Oh, we didn’t forget. We’ve lined up some fun giveaways for you! All you have to do to enter to win the Newlywed Cookbook or this fun wedding themed Smashbook is join us at 11am EST and sign into the chat room underneath the radio broadcast. And, trust us, these two prizes may be wedding themed, but they’re great if you’re single, engaged, or long married! Hope to see you in the chat room!

Chronicle Books Newlywed Cookbook

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FaveCrafts Radio Winner!

May 14, 2012 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

Thanks for all that participated and went back to listen to the radio show for that super secret password! Unfortunately there can only be one winner…

Come on down Sharon Cameron! I know it’s a little past your birthday, but hopefully this will make a great belated birthday gift. Sharon said, “It would make a wonderful birthday present (May 12th) Fashion Forward!”

Be sure to join us next month, June 12th at 11 am EST for more fun guests and more prizes!

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