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Plaid Decoden Clay Contest

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Introducing…Collage Clay from Plaid!

Mod Podge ® Collage Clay is a lightweight whipped clay available in 2 colors, Pink & White. This clay is used to embed decorated Mod Mold embellishments to create fresh and fun projects. Collage Clay is available at Michaels Stores.

We’ve been pinning our favorite Collage Clay projects on Pinterest to help you all get inspired to try this new product! The possibilities are truly endless.
Follow FaveCrafts’s board Collage Clay Project Ideas on Pinterest.

Tomorrow we will be hosting a Twitter Party with Cathie and Steve from Mod Podge! Chat with the experts and have a chance to win more collage clay prizes! Join the fun by RSVPing here.

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Enter to win this prize!

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Today’s prize is a variety of Plaid Collage Clay products valued at $160. Included in the prize is:

  • “Bling It Up!: Super Cute Craft Techniques to
    Add Decoden Sparkle to Phone Cases, Purses,
    Jewelry & More” by Choly Knight
  • “DecoDen Bling: Mini Decorations for
    Phones & Favorite Things” by Alice Fisher
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Clay – Strawberry Pink
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Clay – Vanilla White
  • Mod Podge ® Collage Drizzle Paint, 4 piece
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Trinkets
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Alphabet
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Sea Life
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Industrial
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Patterns
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Celebration
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Wedding
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Mystical Forrest
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Gems
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Baby
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Molds – Travel
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Glitters
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Colors
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Metallics
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – Neons
  • Mod Podge ® Mod Melts – White Milk Glass

Be sure to check out these free projects that use Plaid Collage Clay!


In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the FaveCrafts Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid’s Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What would you make with Collage Clay?

Thank you all for participating in our giveaway! Congratulations to Su K. who answered “The samples are absolutely gorgeous, I would so love to have these products and craft my heart out. Love the way it pops. And so many mold available. Thank you for the chance to win and explore.” Have fun exploring and enjoy!

OFFICIAL RULES FOR CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the FaveCrafts  and the Plaid Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until September 30th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Plaid Decoden Clay Twitter Party

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Announcement time! We will be hosting a Twitter party Thursday September 25th at 9pm EST! We’d love to see you all there participating in the chat about the exciting Collage Clay from Plaid! Collage Clay is available at Michaels Stores.twitter-partyCathie & Steve from Plaid will be joining us to answer all of your pressing questions about this amazing clay. They’ll be offering tips and tricks to make your Decoden projects superb. Plus, don’t miss out on a chance to win prizes!

@cathiefilian

@steve_piacenza

#craftychat

We hope to see you chatting along with us as well!

Remember I told you there would be giveaways? Well there will be! All you have to do to win a prize is send out one tweet with the hashtag #craftychat and you are automatically entered! Of course, the more you join in on the conversation, the more chances you have of winning! Contest ends September 25th 9pm EST. Winners will be announced at the end of the chat.


11 Ways to Use Mod Podge

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Mod Podge is a must-have craft supply for all types of DIY crafters.  Available in a wide range of styles and finishes, Mod Podge can do everything from gluing down paper to adding a lovely finish to beads and jewelry.

If you love Mod Podge as much as I do, then you’re going to love this amazing collection of 11 Ways to Use Mod Podge.  With great suggestions on how to decoupage stools, tables, boxes, and jars, these projects will help teach you how to look at everything in your home in a new light.

Are you new to the art of Mod Podging?  Never fear!  We have a wonderful Mod Podge Basic Tutorial for you that wil give you the basics for working with Mod Podge.  This craft glue can help you do things you never thought were possible, and with a wide range of finishes to choose from, you’re bound to find a Mod Podge to suit your needs.

Once you’ve mastered our Mod Podge Basics Tutorial, check out the projects below for some great ideas on how you can use this glue.  The Upcycled End Table, for example, is a great project for beginners.  You can create a colorful table to match any decor scheme in your home and use up materials in your craft stash while you’re at it!

As an added bonus, we’re also giving you the opportunity to win a collection of Mod Podge supplies!  Scroll on down to the bottom of the post for more information on how you can win some Mod Podge of your own!

 

11 Ways to Use Mod Podge

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BONUS!  We’re giving away a little collection of Mod Podge supplies!  This Mod Podge Podgeable Collection has everything you need to help you create wonderful decoupaged jewelry, artwork, and much more.  You have until July 22nd to enter, and you can enter to win once a day…so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning this awesome giveaway!  Good luck!

 

Like free stuff?  Be sure to enter to win our other weekly giveaways, going on now!

 

The Best Blogger Crafts: Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch

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This month we’re celebrating our bloggers and their creativity. In January 2014 at CHA, bloggers gathered at our CHA Networking Event to meet companies and to work more with us here FaveCrafts. After getting a bunch of crafty swag from the event, they set out to make projects out of the materials they were given. We’re featuring these projects all month with giveaways so you can make your own versions of their wonderful crafts.

Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch

Stenciled Canvas Zipper PouchHit the town with a Stenciled Canvas Zipper Pouch and keep your valuables close at hand. Follow these clutch purse instructions and find out how easy it is to design your own DIY accessories. When you carry this bag, you won’t get caught matching anyone else. Canvas can be pretty boring to look at, but the fun embellishments and unexpected design make it a true standout.

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You can find this project, as well as many other fabulous blogger projects, in our new eBook, The Best Blogger Craft Ideas 2014: Decoupage, Sewing, Jewelry Making, and More free eBook. Download your own free copy today!

 

 

Enter to win today’s prize

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Today’s prize is from Plaid. Included in this prize:

  •     FolkArt Painting Stencil – Chevron
  •     FolkArt Painting Stencil – Dragonflies
  •     FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Adhesive Stencils – Patterns
  •     FolkArt Mulit-Surface Paint (3 2 oz. tubes – colors may vary)
  •     FolkArt Chalkboard Multi-Surface Paint (8 oz.)
  •     Mod Podge Gloss Sealer (4 oz.)
  •     Mod Podge Starter Set (Gloss Sealer, Outdoor Sealer, Paper Sealer, Sparkle Sealer, and Matte Sealer)
  •     Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium Kit
  •     Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
  •     Mod Podge Foam Brush Set
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Vintage Wallpaper
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Papers – Antiqued Urban
  •     Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes
  •     Tote Bag

Be sure to check out these other best blogger craft projects that use Plaid products!

Pretty Painted Flower PotsOversized Mod Podge MonogramCreative Inspiration Board
DIY Mod Podge Necklace and RingMonogram Jewelry Box and Statement NecklaceUpcycled Chalkboard Plaque



In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

  1. Like the AllFreeSewing Facebook page here, AND
  2. Like the Plaid Facebook page here, AND
  3. Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

If you won this prize, what would you make?

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Thank you all for participating in yesterday’s giveaway! Congratulations to Kim C. who answered “I would use these supplies with my 5 year old granddaughter to make decorations for her room as well as for anything else we can come up with, she loves to paint and help me create cards and the pages for her scrapbook. Thank you for doing this great giveaway. Good Luck to everyone but I hope we win :)” It’s you lucky day Kim! Have fun crafting with your granddaughter!

To see the current giveaway, please check our giveaway schedule.


Enter to win our Super Spectacular Grand Prize Giveaway! Filled with more than $500.00 worth of amazing prizes from 15 companies, this is the ultimate way to get crafting this month! The deadline to enter is April 25, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time.

Super Spectacular Grand Prize Giveaway

OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the AllFreeSewing and the Plaid Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, April 14th, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

Colorful Button Collage: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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March is flying by, it’s already the twenty-eight day of our National Craft Month celebration! It’s time to once again share a new and exciting giveaway and craft tutorial with you! Remember, you can visit our blog every day to enter to win a different prize of the day, but hurry up, there are only 3 chances left to win! Find the contest rules and enter below.


Since it’s day 28 of National Craft Month, our friend Amy Anderson has decided to share her Colorful Button Collage tutorial with you. This project is a great one to make with little ones that love to get crafty! They also make wonderful decorative pieces for kids’ bedrooms. Decorate your little one’s room with a Colorful Button Collage, they’ll love to have something they helped make in their room!

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Try making one of these cute collages with the kids. This Colorful Button Collage is a great way to spend some creative time with the family. Plus it’s a simple and inexpensive way to make some home decor!

The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter Free eBook

 

You can find over 20 different patterns from our National Craft Month celebration in, The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter eBook. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!


 

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ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE

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Today’s prize pack includes a copy of Mod Podge Rocks, Awesome Foam Crafts, Awesome Woodlets, two sets of fabric paint, and two sets of Tulip fabric markers. In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

* Like the AllFreeKidsCrafts Facebook page here, AND

*Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

What is your favorite scarf style to knit or what other crafts do you make?

 


OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST
  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” the AllFreeKidsCrafts Facebook page to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, March 28th, 2013 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

SUPER BONUS – WIN $1000 Gift Card!

Win Michaels $1000 Gift Card

Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win a $1000 Michael’s gift card. You can enter each day to win this amazing $1000 Shopping Spree at Michaels. You have 3 more days to enjoy National Craft Month, so take some time out of your day to come to the FaveCrafts blog each day to hear about the latest prize.

Good Luck!

FaveCrafts Giveaway: Mod Podge Rocks!

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I think it would be safe to say that Mod Podge is the holy grail of crafting supplies.

This amazing all-in-one decoupage glue, sealer, and finish can instantly transform an old pair of shoes, a bookcase, plates, pumpkins, jewelry and so much more. With several varities of Mod Podge available, as well as special varities for adding a 3D look to your charms and necklaces, there’s literally nothing you can’t do with this amazing product.

And thankfully, Mod Podge Queen Amy Anderson has compiled more than 40 awesome decoupaged projects in her new book, Mod Podge Rocks!. This book is filled with decoupaged wearables, home decor, and holiday crafts. Each project comes with a full materials list (including a photo of the Mod Podge products you need to make it), detailed instructions, and at least 2 full color photographs to help you get the job done. Some projects even have “Designer Notes” and “Variations Suggestions” to help you create the look you want.

Do you want the chance to get creative with Mod Podge?  We’re giving away a copy of Mod Podge Rocks! to one lucky winner!  If you want the chance to win, head on over to the giveaway page and register to win today!  You have until March 5th to enter, and you can enter to win once a day…so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning this awesome giveaway!

 

FaveCrafts Giveaway: Mod Podge Galore!

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If you were to ask me what craft product I couldn’t live without, I would say it would have to be Mod Podge.  This wonder glue can do anything…and I can’t even tell you how many IKEA tables I’ve decoupaged in my lifetime!

Recently I discovered that Mod Podge was celebrating its 45th anniversary, as well as a whole new line of fun products.  Mod Podge has gone beyond that well known tub of glue and is quickly working to transform how we craft.  Lucky for you, we have a whole bunch of awesome Mod Podge products to give away!  Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in this awesome collection of products:

  • The Mod Podge Sampler Set
  • Mod Podge Roll Applicator
  • One Step Crackle Medium
  • Mod Podge 3D Adhesive Mounts
  • Mod Podge Rub On Transfers
  • Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes
  • Mod Podge Podgeable Papers
  • Mod Podge Repositionable Glue
  • Mod Podge Tracing Templates
  • Mod Podge Wash Out for Kids
  • Mod Podge Tool Kit

You can read all about these products by visiting the Mod Podge Collection review page.

 

Wanna win this ultimate Mod Podge collection?

All you need to do is head over to the giveaway page and register to win!  You have until September 14th to enter, and you can enter to win once a day, so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning!  You can also gain even MORE entries by talking about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and your blog.  Get more information on additional entries on the giveaway page.  Good luck!

Confessions of a Mod Podge Addict Part 7: Jewelry Holder

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Today’s Guest Post was written by Nichole Nelson.

I may or may not have an obsession with jewelry. Okay, I’ll just admit it. I love jewelry. I am always collecting (and making) new earrings, necklaces and bracelets. So, I needed an easy (and big) way to store all my jewelry. Drum roll, please. Here’s what I made!

So, I found this cabinet at the local thrift store…only it was SO UGLY. So, I painted it black and spruced it up. (It desperately needed some excitement.) So, of course I pulled out the Mod Podge and my favorite black and white designed paper and went to work.

But that wasn’t good enough for me.

I also Mod Podged the inside! (The husband thinks I’m insane.) I thought it would be fun if each of the drawers had their own design. Eventually I’m going to make some labels for them, I just haven’t got around to it yet.

I wish I had before and after shots of this project, but just take my word for it … it looks much better now.

Materials:

  • Mod Podge
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Paint
  • Jewelry Cabinet

Total Cost: $50

So, there you have it. Seven fun and easy things you can do with Mod Podge.

Oh, and in case you were wondering what my next craft project is…well, take a look at this UGLY table I found at the thrift store yesterday for $5. Five dollars! I couldn’t resist it.

My husband asked me why I bought such an ugly table. Obviously he doesn’t have the vision, but I can see great possibilities with this table. This weekend I’m pulling out my paint and Mod Podge and going to work. Don’t you think it’ll be a great corner table? Just imagine it black…with some cute embellishments. I can hardly wait to get crafting! Wish me luck!

Nichole Nelson admits she’s a Mod Podge addict and craftaholic. She’s a self-proclaimed word nerd and writer for TopTenREVIEWS by day and an avid crafter by night. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting (obviously), reading and trying to help her sweet husband understand her love for all things crafty.

Confessions of a Mod Podge Addict Part 6: Closet Organizers

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Today’s Guest Post was written by Nichole Nelson.

I don’t have much drawer space in my new place and the closet doesn’t have any cubbies to hold things like hats, scarves and belts. And there isn’t a dresser in the world (at least that will fit in the bedroom) that is big enough to hold all my clothes odds and ends. Is it just me? Maybe it’s my OCD, but I need hats together, and belts and workout clothes (which I should really wear more often) – I need lots of them and I need them organized.

These closet organizers were just the thing I needed. Aren’t those bright colors fabulous? Every time I walk into my closet I smile. It looks so clean and orderly … and that makes my heart happy.

Materials:

  • Mod Podge
  • Cardboard Boxes (buy them new or use some you already have)
  • Spray Paint
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Embellishments
  • Ribbon

Total Cost: $15 (I had to buy the boxes … $1.50 per box)

All I did was spray paint the boxes black (that way they look nice from the sides and back) and then Mod Podge scrapbook paper to the top. Then have fun labeling and embellishing your boxes. Let them dry for a couple days before you throw your clothes in. And, if you want them to look nice on the inside, spray paint them and then hot glue a piece of felt to the bottom. Then, make sure you show them off to anyone who will come look at your closet.

This would also be a super fun way to keep your little one’s toys organized!

Up next: a sweet way to keep your jewelry organized. The husband says I have too many necklaces. How can you have too many? Seriously. Men.

Nichole Nelson admits she’s a Mod Podge addict and craftaholic. She’s a self-proclaimed word nerd and writer for TopTenREVIEWS by day and an avid crafter by night. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting (obviously), reading and trying to help her sweet husband understand her love for all things crafty.

Confessions of a Mod Podge Addict Part 5: Bathroom Wall Art

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Today’s Guest Post was written by Nichole Nelson.

My husband doesn’t understand the need for decorating in the bathroom. He’s a man. When we got married and I moved in, he said “Everyone can tell I’m officially married now.” I wasn’t completely sure what he meant by that. He finished by saying “There are foofy pillows on the couch and towels I can’t touch.”

Yeah. It’s true. Towels are the easiest way to decorate a bathroom. Just tie them up cute on a towel rack, use some ribbons or flowers to keep them in place. It’s WAY cute. Only the husband doesn’t understand that. So, I’ve been banned from decorative towels in the bathroom.

Which is why I created this masterpiece. I needed something black and white to hang in my bathroom and this was just what it needed. It’s actually hanging above the toilet and it looks great in there. (The bathroom is a mess right now or I would have posted a better picture. Anyone else hate bathroom cleaning day?)

Materials:

  • Mod Podge
  • Wood Scraps
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Ribbon
  • Hot Glue Gun

Total Cost: $5

I just took a big piece of scrap wood I found in the garage and cut it into 7×11 squares (I guess technically that’s a rectangle). I painted the sides and back black and then Mod Podged my paper on top. Then I hooked it all together with ribbon and voila! A bathroom masterpiece!

If you don’t have wood scraps you could use canvas (or maybe even that cool foam poster board stuff. That’s WAY cheaper than canvas.)

Looking for a way to keep your closet organized? I’ve got just the project. And yes…it uses Mod Podge!

Nichole Nelson admits she’s a Mod Podge addict and craftaholic. She’s a self-proclaimed word nerd and writer for TopTenREVIEWS by day and an avid crafter by night. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting (obviously), reading and trying to help her sweet husband understand her love for all things crafty.

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