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AllFreeHolidayCraftsGiveaway: Martha Stewart Glitter Set

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When it comes to crafting with glitter, one of the very best, go-to lines is the Martha Stewart collection. When you’re crafting with EK Success Brands’ Martha Stewart glitter set, you’re covered. Every crafter searches for a type of glitter that is easy to work with, and still has a great sparkle and hue. This is what you will find when you use this Martha Stewart Glitter Set, it is versatile and easy to manipulate. The Martha Stewart Glitter Set contains 24 vials of extra fine glitter, which all come in a different color. These bright and cheerful tones will give any project you’re working some extra glitz and glam.
Martha Stewart Glitter Set

Add some sparkle and shine to your life with this high-quality glitter. This particular Martha Stewart Glitter Set is called the Rich Essentials Kit. The colors that are featured in this kit are an assortment of bright and vibrant hues. One of the best things about this slitter kit is its versatility, you could honestly use it to decorate any project that you can imagine. When your glitter is as easy to work with as this Martha Stewart Glitter Set, the craft possibilities are endless.
Martha Stewart Glitter Set
From dark and light blues, purples, and greens to florescent and bold whites, silvers, and golds, each color is perfect for a different occasion or project. Including 24 different colored glitter vials, this set will keep your glitter stash full and varied for quite some time. The glitter is ultra-fine and offers a lot of light reflection, making it shimmer and shine more than other glitters similar to it. With this high-quality glitter set, crafting with fine glitter has never been easier. The color and quality of the glitter you will receive in the Martha Stewart Glitter Set is not only impressive, but also simple to work with.

AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com is giving away a Martha Stewart Glitter Set  to one lucky winner. You could win!

Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends February 12, 2013. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

AllFreeChristmasCrafts Giveaway: Martha Stewart Crafts Treat Boxes

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Your homemade treats and desserts will have never looked as good as they do in Martha Stewart Crafts Treat Boxes. This holiday kit includes everything you’ll need to create festive and chic packages for all of your holiday edibles. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to reinvent the look of their edible crafts. You won’t need to worry about clunky Tupperware or sticky saran wrap when you have these gorgeous holiday gift boxes.

This craft set includes not only lovely little boxes for all of your holiday favorites, but also ribbons, labels, and wrappings. You’ll be surprised at what you can learn about the techniques related to presentation once you begin constructing your own treat boxes. The Martha Stewart Crafts Treat Boxes kit is a great approach to dressing up the packaging for your Christmas cookies and candies so they look as the desserts will taste.

If you’re ready to put together gift boxes that look like they’re straight out of a bakery, we’ve got great news, because AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com is giving away one set of Martha Stewart Crafts Treat Boxes. Enter by  September 11th for the chance to win a kit designed by the best of the best in the crafting world!

Coming Soon: Twitter Contest with AllFreeChristmasCrafts

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You’re  invited to our very first Twitter-only contest with AllFreeChristmasCrafts!


Join us Tuesday March 20 at , at 11 a.m. EST for a chance to connect with tons of other Christmas crafters and win an awesome prize!
We’ll get to the prize in a moment, first let’s go over the simple way you can win.

Here’s what you have to do:

  1. Follow @FreeXmasCrafts on Twitter. If you don’t already have a Twitter account, you can easily create one for free!
  2. Log on between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST.
  3. We’ll post a question on our Twitter feed and provide our special hashtag for the giveaway – #XmasWin. Click reply, answer the question and don’t forget to include the hashtag! Only tweets that include #XmasWin will be considered for the giveaway.
  4. Check back at 2 p.m. and find out if you’re the winner!

And that’s it. Does it get any easier? Didn’t think so.

GIVEAWAY

And now for the good part. We’re giving away a Martha Steward Craft Station! This all-in-one system is idea for paper crafters, scrapbookers, and card makers. Use the LED light box to illuminate your crafting space and get the best possible view of your work. The moveable arm helps you create straight lines with ease. The embossing stylus and and cutting knife with create smooth, precise designs that look anything but ordinary. Oh and don’t worry about cutting yourself – the Craft Station comes with two extra blades and replacement is hands-free. You’ll also receive more than 100 templates for cutting and tracing. Basically, this is a one-stop shop for anyone who love to create.

 Giveaway rules:

  • Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  • Contest closes March 20, 2012 at 1:59 p.m. EST.
  • You must use the hashtag #XmasWin
  • Winners will be posted on this blog and on Twitter.

So mark your calendars now and follow us today! Look out for more information as the giveaway gets closer!

AllFreeCrochet’s Martha Stewart Crafts Yarn Giveaway

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This week’s giveaway is some of the most unique yarn I’ve ever seen. If you think Eyelash yarn is crazy then you haven’t come across this Mambo yarn yet. We are giving away three skeins of Martha Stewart Crafts Mambo yarn in zebra from Lion Brand. You can crochet it, knot it or wrap it; make jewelry, turn it into shapes or add it as an edging to an already existing project. Because this yarn is so bulky it makes it easy to work with when crocheting or knitting.

Enter for your chance to win! Contest ends January 18.

Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Craft Must Haves

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Perhaps you have a crafter on your list this holiday season? Or you, yourself would love to find a crafty tool under your tree this year? Well, we have teamed up with Sarah Moore from Craft Critique to bring you five hot craft products that you should ask for this year. Sarah talked about these great products on our December FaveCrafts Radio show, which you can listen to anytime, online! FaveCrafts Radio December Show

 

1. Martha Stewart Yarn and Knit and Weave Loom
Martha has done it again! Her new Knit and Weave Loom is the hottest thing in the world of yarn. And if that wasn’t enough, she is also offering brand new yarn including Alpaca, Extra Soft Wool, and Cotton Hemp. This completely customizable loom allows for crochet or knitting and can be done in a variety of shapes and sizes. It would be a great gift for that yarn lover on your list or even someone who has wanted to learn a craft.

If you need to whip up some last-minute Christmas gifts, try out the versatile loom and luxurious yarns on a Beginner Montgomery Scarf and Fingerless Mitts, or try out one of these other great projects from AllFreeKnitting.com:

 


  
2. Electronic Die cutting Machine: Silhouette Cameo or eCraft by Craftwell
 Whether you are a lover of paper or fabric, you will just love the wide variety of crafts you can do with the touch of a button on an electronic die cutting machine. These handy dandy cutting machines allow you to create your own designs on your computer or use their pre-made images. Perhaps you are throwing a Justin Bieber birthday party for your tween, you could make the invitations, party decorations, cupcake liners, and even custom tattoos with the Silhouette Cameo.

These two are perfect gifts for the ultimate papercrafter. Try the following amazing projects for impressive gifts and Christmas cards:

 

 

3. Hot Glue Gun Helpers by Cathie Filian for Plaid

The tools in this Hot Glue gun Helpers set are a great way to use a hot glue gun without feeling the burn! A great set in bright pink comprised of craft mat and a set of tools will protect your fingers and increase your precision crafting prowess. The kit is also great for Mod Podge, folkart paint, embossing, and use with craft glue. Try using it for styrofoam projects and on faux flowers for a neat and clean look with no sweat and no stringy hot glue stragglers. Any craft enthusiast would love this handy gift, and it’s great for making quick and easy gifts with that oh-so professional charm.

Try out the following projects with the Hot Glue Gun Helpers for remarkable homemade Christmas happies:

 

4. Clover Crochet Hook Set and Yarn

The Crochet Master Steel & Aluminum Crochet Hook Set from CutRateCrafts.com makes the ideal gift for the crochet enthusiast in your family. The set comes in a classy vinyl case with helpful slots for each of the 16 steel crochet hooks and 8 aluminum crochet hooks inside—a set of 24 total hooks for any imaginable crochet project. Buy these for your crafty family members and friends and they’ll be “hooked” in no time, making projects like this gorgeous In-the-Round Square Navajo Lap Blanket. Take advantage of this one-week special: $20 off the whole set!

Meanwhile, Red Heart Yarn makes some of the softest, coziest material for all of your winter needs. Scarves, blankets and more will be the talk of the town if you combine these two excellent gifts or use them to make apparel for your loved ones! Try these projects combining Red Heart Yarn and The Crochet Master Steel & Aluminum Crochet Hook Set:

 

5. Books: Big Ass Crafts Two by Mark Montano,  The Burda Style Sewing Handbook, or Martha Stewart’s Crafts and Keepsakes for the Holidays

Give these amazing books as gifts, or use them to create your own homemade gifts!

Big Ass Crafts Two by Mark Montano is chock full of DIY projects for every genre of craft imaginable. Mark has really outdone himself with this book. It includes over 150 projects that will be inspiring to any crafter. This book is a feast for the eyes with bright colors and funky patterns. The 21 chapters inside cover everything from jewelry to kids crafts.

The Burda Style Sewing Handbook succeeds at appealing to the entire sewing community. You can sew an entire wardrobe using the 5 patterns included with this book, as the book walks the reader through the process of tweaking patterns to change the style, fit, and overall look of a garment. You’ll learn how to sew a skirt, a blouse, a dress, a jacket, and a bag with the patterns and instructions included in this book, and you’ll also see variations of each pattern as conceived by BurdaStyle members.

Martha Stewart’s Crafts and Keepsakes for the Holidays is one of Martha Stewart’s latest books for the holiday season. Try the crafts inside for some thoughtful gift ideas and projects.

AllFreeChristmasCrafts Facebook Giveaway: Martha Stewart Craft Station

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There are few names that are as instantly recognizable as Martha Stewart. She’s got television shows, a channel on satellite radio, products in every category imaginable, cooking and crafting books. No matter where you go or what you do, you won’t have to look far to find something Martha’s touch. In fact, last night I noticed my bath mat was from Martha Stewart!

But I digress. Why am I bring up this media mogul and craft empress? Because, starting today, AllFreeChristmasCrafts is giving away a Martha Stewart Craft Station! If you haven’t heard of this project, it’s because it’s brand new. In fact, the Craft Station hasn’t even hit the market yet. The winner of this giveaway will receive one of the most innovative paper crafting products on the market – get ready to impress your friends and family!

 

 

So what is the Martha Stewart Craft Station? It’s basically an all-in-one paper crafting system. You can cut, trace, stamp, emboss and measure your projects to create the most exact designs possible. This product is ideal for creating cards (don’t forget that the holidays are coming), scrapbook pages, invitations, thank you notes, gift tags and more.

The lightweight package includes:

  • 12”x12” LED light table
  • Glass cutting mat
  • Cutting shuttle and movable ruler arm
  • 3 cutting blades and cartridge
  • Metal stencil
  • Stylus
  • Five 12”x12” tracing templates
  • Cutting knife
  • Alignment guide

 

And now for the best part: how to enter the contest. All you have to do is “like” AllFreeChristmasCrafts on Facebook and enter to win. You can also click on the “Sweepstakes” tab on the top left side of the page (underneath the profile picture). You thought it was more complicated? Ha!

Like AllFreeChristmasCrafts and enter to win now!

 

What would you make if you won the Martha Stewart Craft Station?

 

How To: Last Minute Halloween Treat Bags

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Halloween is approaching fast and if you are like me, you said to yourself on October 7th, “There’s plenty of time to think about Halloween” and the next thing you knew it was October 27th. Seriously, how did that happen? No need to fear, I am here to help with a simple halloween treat bag idea that is perfect for a class Halloween party or your co-workers on Monday. These are cute, actually hold candy, and take no time at all to make.

 

Halloween Treat Bags

Materials

  • 12″ x 6″ Piece of Patterned Paper
  • 1″ x 6″ Piece of Patterned Paper
  • Adhesive Tape
  • Scoring Tool
  • Score Board

Instructions

  1. Take your 12″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper and score it at 5 1/4″ and 6 3/4″ on the long side of the paper. I am using Martha Stewart‘s patterned paper which is a perfect weight for this project. On the short side of your patterned paper, score at 1/2″, 1 1/2″, 4 1/2″, and 5 1/2″. Cut and remove the areas that are shaded. Use this diagram as a guide.

  2. Fold the paper in on the 1 1/2″ lines and out on the 1/2″ lines like so…
  3. Add adhesive to the inside top left and right of the bag and outside of the bottom left and right.
  4. Tape sides together so that there is a valley on the sides and the bag is able to stand on it’s own.
  5. Take your 1″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper and fold in half only at the ends and attach toyour bag in the valleys on the sides.
  6. Embellish as you choose. I fan folded a piece of 1/2″ x 12″ patterned paper and made a little pinwheel.
  7. Then added a punched out glitter pumpkin from a piece of Martha Stewart patterned paper.
  8. And you are done.

This can also be made with a brown grocery bag if you want to recycle and keep it even simpler. Just stamp a brown paper bag with a cool pattern or crumple it for an eerie feel. Or for the handle, you can use scraps of ribbon if you have some laying around. And we have other Halloween treat bag ideas, like the Bandanna Trick or Treat Bag and the Cute Candy Can.

 

Do you make Halloween crafts or treats? We would love to hear about them or see them, share a link!

Winner – Martha Stewart Giveaway

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We had such a great time at the taping of The Martha Stewart Show. If you missed the show, you can read our entire play-by-play account along with cool photos from the set on FaveCrafts. And we have more Martha Stewart Show coverage coming up for you right here on the blog as well as more giveaways so stay tuned.

In the meantime, we have a winner for our Martha Stewart Giveaway….

The winner is….

Sharon Pharms
who said: ” I would use them in the creation of my Christmas ornaments, crafts-making, etc.”

If you are Sharon, please email us at customer.service(at)primecp(dot)com with Martha Stewart Giveaway Winner in the subject and include your full name and address. Congrats!

We LOVED reading all your great ideas and comments, keep ’em coming! Hearing about all your great projects and blogs inspires us.

The Martha Stewart Show Live and Giveaway

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Today we are blogging Live from the set of The Martha Stewart Show! We are so excited to be bringing this show to you LIVE as it happens with every juicy little detail. Tune in on our website for complete coverage in real time or read it at your leisure. And in honor of this very special event, we have a Giveaway for one lucky reader!

Martha Stewart Giveaway Promo

To Enter:

First enter by leaving a comment below answering the following question:

What would you make with Martha’s new paints? 

We can’t wait to hear from you on this one! This will give you one entry. But wait, there’s more…

Optional Bonus Entries

Earn additional entries for each of the following:
■ Tweet about the giveaway using the share button below or writing your own tweet to tell all our friends! (example): I entered the @MarthaStewart #giveaway from @FaveCrafts and you can too! http://www.favecraftsblog.com/?p=18544

■ Link to the this giveaway on Facebook! Here’s the link for ya – www.favecraftsblog.com/the-martha-stewart-show-live-and-giveaway/ or click the Share Link at the bottom of this post.

■ Blog about this Giveaway and/or our Live Blog at The Martha Stewart Show.

Please enter one comment per entry. So, once you have done any of the additional entries remember to come back and comment to let us know. Contest closes on Wednesday, October 5th at 5pm CST. One reader will be selected at random. Good Luck!

Our Live Blog begins at 9:45am EST today! Login and join in on the fun, let us know what you think of the show, or ask a question! We would love for you to join us. Just click on the image below to join all the fun!

The Martha Stewart Show – Come With Us!

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Have you always wondered what it is like to sit front row for a taping of the Martha Stewart Show? Then join us while we bring you every little detail, behind the scene photos, and a peek inside a real show taping as it happens, next Monday, October 3rd EST. It will feel like you are sitting right beside me in the front row! This show will air LIVE on the Hallmark Channel, check your local listings for time and channel.

Here’s how you can join us…

  • Tune in for the Live Blog on Monday, October 3rd starting at 9:45a on our FaveCrafts website or on Facebook. I will be posting exactly what is happening in the studio as the show gets underway. Then as the show airs, I will be giving you all the details play by play, the sights, the sounds, the smells from inside the studio.
  •  Join in the experience by logging in and using the chat room feature on our Live Blog. We would love to hear your questions and comments while we are attending the show.
  • Can’t follow along as the show airs? That’s OK, you can read the entire transcript anytime! (And be sure to set your DVR.)
  • There will also be a Martha Stewart Craft Giveaway along with our live event right here on the FaveCrafts Blog, so tune in next Monday to enter.

Will you join us? If you met Martha Stewart, what would you ask her? What have you always wanted to know about The Martha Stewart Show?

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