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Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

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There are two things you need to know about me: 1) I will never, ever turn down an opportunity to craft, and 2) I get ridiculously excited when I receive a package in the mail. So knowing those two things, you can probably imagine my joy when I got my box from CraftersCrate.

CraftersCrate is a monthly mailing service that aims to help parents and children connect on a personal and creative level by shipping them crates full of themed kids’ crafts. Each monthly craft kit is a little different: CraftersCrate does their best to switch up each box so that girls can experience all kinds of crafts with their mom, aunt, or anyone that would enjoy sharing creative time with them. Thoughtful, entertaining, and easy for little girls to make, the surprises you find inside a CraftersCrate box are the perfect way to spend quality time with the people you love.

Want to know more about what’s inside a CraftersCrate box? I decided to share my CraftersCrate box with my 7 year old cousin Erin, who shares my love for crafting. We documented our crafty time for you to see, so come take a look! (P.S.: don’t miss the special offer from CraftersCrate PLUS the giveaway from AllFreeKidsCrafts! Scroll down!)

Here we go….

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

What did CraftersCrate send to us?

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

Ta-Da!

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 OffErin was ecstatic to discover that our CraftersCrate box was full of princess crafts. We found four crafting kits inside the box: a princess bracelet, a princess tiara, a princess wand, and a special princess art project. CraftersCrate sent us everything we needed for each individual craft kit, and as an added bonus, there were even two chocolates inside the box! We were both so excited that we didn’t know where to start.

BONUS! If you’re ready to sign up for your own CraftersCrate kit right this minute, you’re in luck. If you use the coupon code FAVE10 when you sign up, you’ll receive $10 off your order! Plus, the first 5 people to use the FAVE10 coupon will receive a free pair of Kids’ Fiskars Scissors, courtesy of CraftersCrate!

 

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

After sorting through our delightful box, Erin decided that the first thing a princess needs is her crown. She could easily follow the instructions that came with the kit, especially since there were pictures to help her out. It was so much fun to hear her talk about how excited she was to wear her latest homemade accessory! (She decided to save her chocolate for the end of our crafting time. I, on the other hand, was not quite that patient!)

 

 

 Here’s a shot of the our first finished craft…the princess tiara!

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

Erin’s other favorite part of our CraftersCrate box was the princess wand (after all, there’s no princess ever who didn’t have her own wand…or so she told me). Cutting out the stars from the felt was super quick, but waiting for the glue to dry took a little while. This was the part of our creative time where I was the more patient one–Erin couldn’t wait to complete her princess ensemble with the princess wand.

 

Erin’s finished princess wand!

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

 Erin and I had such a blast being creative with our princess crafts. She loved every single project in our CraftersCrate box (I’m told that she’s still wearing her princess tiara around the house), and I was really impressed with the quality of the craft supplies and the simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Thanks for all the fun, CraftersCrate!

Fun with Princess Crafts: CraftersCrate Giveaway + $10 Off

Want to win your own kit from CraftersCrate?

CraftersCrate GiveawayWe had so much fun with our CraftersCrate box that we just had to share the opportunity with you! From now until March 31, you can enter to win a FREE kit from CraftersCrate! Two lucky winners will receive their own themed kids’ craft kit. Enter today!

 

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Win an Easy Knotter from AllFreeJewelryMaking

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Have you ever struggled to measure out the spaces between beads while making a simple knotted necklace, only to end up with all different lengths? Have you ever been making a knotted bead bracelet and had the knot slip out of place at the last second, leaving you with an unsightly gap? Then the Easy Knotter is the answer to your jewelry making prayers. This handy tablet tool is designed to make creating uniform knotted bead jewelry an absolute cinch, and AllFreeJewelryMaking is giving away an Easy Knotter to one lucky winner!

EasyKnotter

You won’t believe how easy it is to make beautiful knotted bead jewelry with this simple device. Made by Designs by Reenie, the Easy Knotter is an easy-to-use, affordable tool that every jewelry designer should have in their collection of supplies. The device itself is merely a small board with a peg placed in the center and measurements marked in half-inch increments on either side. The thin peg allows you to effortlessly tie tight, neat knots in your thread or cord, and the measurements allow you to evenly space your knots along your cord for a clean, uniform appearance. The final result is a professional-looking piece of knotted bead jewelry that you created yourself in a matter of minutes.

 

The Easy Knotter itself is merely 6 inches long by 4 inches wide and very light, so it can be easily manipulated and then tucked away for storage. The marks on either side of the peg mean that both right- and left-handed individuals can use the board comfortably. I saw the Easy Knotter in action at the To Bead True Blue show in Tucson this past February and marveled at the ease and simplicity of the design. It’s a no-brainer; you need this tool in your collection.

You can enter to win the AllFreeJewelryMaking Easy Knotter giveaway every day from now until April 22, 2013. Entries are limited to one a day, but you can earn extra entries by opting to share your entry on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Google+. Learn more and enter to win here. Good luck!

Tell us, could you see yourself using the Easy Knotter in your jewelry designs?

 

FaveCrafts Giveaway: Fiskars Circle Punch

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Cutting circles is always a pain. No matter what I trace or how I fold my paper, I never seem to get an even circular shape. So you can imagine how happy I was when I discovered Fiskars Everywhere Circle Punch! Finally there is a tool that will give me a perfect circle with ease and accuracy.

Fiskars First Magnetic Punch lets you punch anywhere! This heavy-duty punch is designed to make 2-inch circular windows in any location on your scrapbook page or card. The thing I love most about this punch is that the clear magnetic alignment grid helps to line up repeat punches to make punching faster and more accurate…which is great for me because I can’t even draw a straight line!

If you’ve ever used a paper punch, you can use this Cartridge Circle Punch. The alignment grid (sold separately) makes planning your paper punch super easy. Once the grid is in place, place the circle punch on the magnetic grid and press down! Simple as that! Since everything is magnetic, you don’t have to worry about paper sliding around and you’re guaranteed to get the shape you want where you want it. This is a definite must have for card makers and scrapbookers!

 

Wanna Win Fiskars Circle Punch Cartridge?

Head on over to the giveaway page and register to win today. You have until October 19th to enter, and you can enter to win once a day…so the more you return, the greater your chances of winning this awesome product! You can also gain additional entries by blogging about this giveaway or talking about it on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter. Get all the info at the Fiskars Circle Punch giveaway page! Good luck!

Cousin Make the Connection: A Jewelry Line Review

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This guest post was written by Vicki O’Dell.

When I first heard about the new line of jewelry components by Cousin Corporation of America I was skeptical. Snap together jewelry? Honestly, I couldn’t really see it being a great product. But that was before I SAW it in person.

I’m eating my words now.

I love the whole concept. In my mind (before I saw the pieces) I imagined cheap looking pieces with unsophisticated styles. On the contrary, Cousin’s new line looks really nice in person. All of the pieces feel like they are of high quality. And the best part is the flexibility. I can wear jewelry that has a Southwest feel to it one day and by only changing out a few little pieces I can wear something more modern… or girly.

The different components are quite literally half of a snap device and interchange in a flash.

You could wear one look to work and with different components in your handbag change out all of your jewelry in the taxi on your way to dinner with friends.

Just as flexible and easy is the “Make the Connection” line. Again, using snaps – and in a few cases rings that snap into the snap- Cousin gives you the ability to change out necklaces and bracelets too.

This is one of the bracelet pieces and the ring on the top of the yellow pendant snaps inside the snap.

In no time you have a bracelet with a pretty dangling component.

Or you can add a bracelet and necklace component together to make a necklace with a Southwestern Flair that coordinates with the ring and bracelet in the third photo.

I haven’t seen the whole line but as you can tell there are many components and lots of variety and flexibility. You could buy 6 or 8 pieces and not wear the exact same jewelry for quite a while.

Genius!

FaveCrafts + Cool2Craft Giveaway: Aleene’s Tacky Glue Dry Adhesives

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Let’s face it – crafting is a good excuse to get a little messy. Sticky liquids, color inks and bright paint have given crafting a bit of a negative reputation among the proper set. This shouldn’t be a reason to avoid creating your own cute handmade items. Luckily, there are Aleene’s Tacky Glue Dry Adhesives to keep your space clean and organized.

This month, Cool2Craft and FaveCrafts are giving away a huge assortment of dry adhesive products. From little dots to double stick sheets, this prize has it all. Each of these products is as strong as its liquid counterpart and perfect for small touch-ups. You can use these products on paper, fabric and anything else. Scrapbookers will love that these products don’t leave bubbles or bumps. These products are also great for kids’ crafts – no mess, no sticky hands, no problem for you!

This month’s giveaway is packed with products. In fact, there are more than 10 different adhesives to try! Here’s what you could win:

  • Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Peel and Stick Sheets – Applique and fabric layering has never been easier.
  • Aleene’s Hook and Loop Tacky Tape – This tape has just as much adhesive power as its glue counterpart.
  • Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Dots – Create your own magnets using fabric, photos and paper.
  • Aleene’s Magnetic Tacky Tape – An easy way to display art and important notes without any mess.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Dot Rolls – The perfect craft companion.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Dot Runner – A spot treatment for all of your crafts.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Dot Singles – Easy to use, fun to work with.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Double-Stick Sheets – A great alternative to traditional glue products.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Line Rolls – Convenient and precise.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Line Runner – Great for zig-zags, circles and other shapes.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Sticker Sheets – Make your own homemade stickers.
  • Aleene’s Tacky Tape Runner – A great crafting product for kids to take to school.

 

This contest ends on February 29th.

Enter for your chance to win. Good luck!

 

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AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns Giveaway: Crochet Gift List from Crochet Today!

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Is there ever a bad time to create a crocheted gift? You’ve probably received more than one request for some sort of crocheted items from a non-crafty friend (I know I have). Instead of a plain blanket or scarf, use this fantastic gift guide to come up with great, out-of-the-box gift ideas for every occasion.

In Crochet Gift List, a special guide from the editors of Crochet Today!, you’ll find gift ideas for Halloween, Easter, birthdays and everything in between. In fact, you’ll find 35 completely unique handmade gift ideas in the pages of Crochet Gift List.

As I said before these projects are unique. How unique you ask? Well, in Crochet Gift List, you’ll find patterns for Stitchy S’mores (perfect for summer), a Magic Tiara and Wand (what little girl wouldn’t love this?) and even a Yarny Ring Box (not quite as fancy as the real thing, but perfect for Valentine’s Day). If you’re more of a traditionalist when it comes to crochet gifts, don’t worry – there are plenty of projects for you. In this gift guide, you’ll find patterns for Easter Eggs and traditional crochet dolls.

Although I love all of these projects, I have to say that my favorite aspect of Crochet Gift Guide is the Crochet Classroom section in the back. Here, you’ll find basic tutorials as well as embellishment techniques like the surface slip stitch and cross stitch. These more advanced ideas may seem daunting, but with color pictures and extensive descriptions, you’ll be completely comfortable trying new things! And don’t let joining and ending your crochet projects keep you from flexing your creative muscle. In a section of the guide called Happy Endings, you’ll find tips on standing stitches, Russian join and chain stitch starts. The last section, Learn to Crochet, provides the most basic stitch tutorials complete with illustrations.

From basic stitches to advanced embellishment techniques, Crochet Gift List has it all. Challenge yourself to create meaningful crochet gifts all year long! Everyone will go crazy for these cute designs and fun patterns.

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Contest ends February 7, 2012. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns’s Giveaway: Red Heart With Love Yarn

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I have a feeling you’re going to love this yarn. Get it? But seriously, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns is giving away four skeins of Red Heart With Love yarn and this product is unlike anything you’ve seen before.

You’ve probably come across acrylic worsted yarn before, but Red Heart with Love yarn really stands out from the crowd. First of all, it’s extremely soft – perfect for crocheted wearables, accessories and, of course, afghans. Though it’s soft to the touch, it’s still extremely durable. In fact, you can launder without any worries! Red Heart With Love Yarn is engineered to maintain its softness and shape after washing, so you don’t have to worry about laying it out to dry or handling it with care. That’s my kind of yarn.

This yarn comes in 28 distinct, stand-out colors. We’re giving away four of our absolute favorites – Violet, True Blue, Bluebell and Boysenberry. These shades of blue and red are perfect for all seasons and are completely gender-neutral, making them ideal yarns for an afghan. Though the colors aren’t bright and in your face, they still make a distinct impression and present a serene sense of calm.

Before you head to your local craft store or e-commerce site, enter to to win four skeins of this awesome, American-made yarn. Just be careful – you might find yourself falling for these soft and cuddly skeins.

 

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Contest ends February 7, 2012. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

 

Cool2Craft + FaveCrafts Giveaway: Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate and Brayer

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When it comes to crafting, there’s always a new medium to try. Don’t be scared of the unknown! Instead, embrace new craft methods and make them your own. That’s where the latest giveaway from FaveCrafts and Cool2Craft comes in. Start creating your own prints and home with Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate and Brayer.

The printing plate is durable, easy-to-use and can be stored at room temperature. You don’t have to take any special precautions with this product – just grab it when the inspiration strikes!  You can use materials with unusual textures (bubble wrap, stencils, etc.) to create a unique, out-of-the-ordinary design on your prints – how cool is that?

This giveaway also includes a brayer, which helps distribute the paint evenly on the plate. The brayer is shaped like a paint roller – it have a durable handle and a 4″ roller that can be removed.

These products are perfect for cardmakers, paper crafters and scrapbookers who are looking to add dimension to their work. You’ll never imagine using any other printing products!

 

This contest ends on February 7th.

Enter for your chance to win. Good luck!

 

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AllFreeCrochet’s Giveaway: Lion Brand Tweed Stripes Yarn

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Do you ever find yourself in the store almost every day looking for new yarn? I love shopping when I discover new yarn, or even old yarn. I’m a yarnaholic, so when I got to play around with Lion Brand Tweet Stripes Yarn, I was in heaven. Tweed Stripes is a soft, bulky yarn that I can use over and over. The mixed berries variegated color is a nice mixture allowing your project to have a fabulous self-striping design. We are giving away three skeins of this beautiful yarn!

Contest ends February 1.

Enter for your chance to win. You can enter once daily, so be sure you return often.

Good luck!

AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns’s Giveaway: Red Heart Yarn Lover’s Tote Bag

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I have a confession to make: I store my yarn and crochet hooks in plastic grocery bags. The yarn is always falling out of the bags and the hooks are constantly ending up behind a drawer. And when I hit the road, those plastic bags come with me – not the cutest look.

Organization is key when keeping track of crochet supplies. That’s why this Red Heart Yarn Lover’s Tote Bag is essential for every crocheter – it’s big enough to store everything from yarn to hooks to patterns. You’ll never have to worry about losing a hook or skein of yarn again!

This tote is big – really big. In fact, it holds up to 80 ounces of yarn! That’s yarn to create an afghan! Grab your tote when you have to sit in a waiting room or in the back of a car – it’s never been easier to crochet on the go! This bag is lightweight and extremely durable – you can store in a suitcase and use it for added storage later on since it’s completely collapsible. Also, the Red Heart Yarn Lover’s Tote is completely waterproof, so you can brave all of the elements without worry about soggy yarn and wet patterns!

My favorite feature of this tote is the clear panel in the front, where you can store patterns and hooks. This way, you’ll always be prepared to grab your bag and go. And the clear plastic panel keeps dirt, water and other undesirables from soiling your patterns. Keep a few in this spot in case you finish an afghan and want to start on something new.

As an added bonus, the winner of this Red Heart Yarn Lover’s Tote Bag will receive a free Tracery afghan pattern from Marilyn Coleman. Does it get any better?

In the new year, get organized and make more crochet patterns with help from this oversized, easy-to-spot tote bag!

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Contest ends January 10, 2012. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

 

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