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Bling Out With Marvy: The Gadget You HAVE To Have

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Do you love bling? I love bling. Rhinestones everywhere! That’s why I’m absolutely in love with the Marvy Uchida Easy Crystal Applicator. It’s the perfect way to bling out just about anything!

Whether you want to freshen up your handmade cards, party invitations, or scrapbook layouts and decorations, this handheld tool makes it easy to add bling to your paper crafts. Give your projects an instant makeover with the Swarovski crystals that come with this applicator. Though they are only 3/16 inches wide, these embellishments feature Swarovski’s trademark shine. Small elements work well for monograms and detailed designs like flowers and stars. Every applicator set includes a refill strip with 21 crystals, so bring on the bling! Marvy Uchida carries a selection of gorgeous colors including aurore boreale, amethyst, citrine, crystal, emerald, jet black, rose, sapphire.

Know what else is exciting? We’re giving away the Marvy Uchida Easy Crystal Applicator to one lucky winner! Don’t miss your chance!

What would you #BlingOutWithMarvy?

Enter to win a Marvy Uchida Easy Crystal Applicator! This tool makes it super easy to add a bit of sparkle to all of your paper crafts. The deadline to enter is April 24, 2015 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time. Good luck!

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Homemade Christmas Gifts Giveaways: Swarovski Prize Winner

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Eleven days left to go in our Homemade Christmas Gift Guide Book Launch Party! Don’t lose out on your chance to win! Check out the latest blog post, comment on the blog post, like us and the company’s page on Facebook, and enter to win our final, fabulous giveaway. You can track the giveaway’s progress by visiting our Projects and Prize Winners page!

Swarovski brought the beautiful Jingle All the Way Bracelet to the blog, with an awesome prize package to boot. Let’s find out who won yesterday’s prize pack that included an assortment of all the beads you need for the Jingle All the Way Bracelet, a “Finish Your Necklace” kit, exclusive items from Rings & Things, and more!

Congratulations to…

Betty

We asked: “What’s your favorite holiday accessory?”

Congratulations Betty, who replied, “My favorite holiday accessory is earrings. I love them because they can be small-to-large, conservative to bright-and-glitzy. Since virtually every woman has ears, almost anyone can wear them.:they can be adapted for pierced or non-pierced ears. They can be used to make a statement, such as crosses at Easter time, or simply to provide a decorative lift to your overall look. Unlike necklaces, they rarely get snagged in my hair if I am wearing it down and loose. Additionally, I do not have to worry about pin holes being left behind in my clothing, as so often happens with pins or brooches.
So, while I like all types of jewelry, earrings are most definitely my favorite.”

Remember, there’s a new project and a new prize TODAY, so enter for your chance to win. You don’t want to miss out on your chance to check out the Project of the Day, and win our next fabulous prize! But there’s MORE!

Grand Prize Giveaway

In our Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway, you have the chance to win over $1,500 worth of cute and crafty prizes! Enter while you can!

Good luck!

Jingle All the Way Bracelet: Project and Giveaway

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The Homemade Christmas Gift Guide Book Launch Party is still going strong on day five! To celebrate the launch of our new free eBook, Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas and DIY Home Décor, we are giving away prizes and posting new projects from our 14  sponsors featured in this book. And if that isn’t enough, we also have an  Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway! Don’t forget to visit our blog every day for your chance to win a different prize. Find the contest rules and enter below.

This giveaway is now over. Please be sure to check out our current giveaways and stay tuned for big giveaways in the future! Don’t forget to check out the free bracelet tutorial and eBook below.

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas Book Launch

Have you been looking for a little dose of holiday cheer? Our friends at Swarovski have the perfect project for you: the Jingle All the Way Bracelet tutorial! This cute Christmas charm bracelet makes a wonderful stocking stuffer idea for friends and family.

Jingle All the Way Bracelet

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Adorned with the characters and symbols of the season, this Jingle All the Way Bracelet is sure to be a conversation starter at family gatherings and holiday parties.The soft muted tones of the beads also make this DIY bracelet from Swarovski easy to wear with everything from jeans and a sweater to a formal evening dress. The Jingle All the Way Bracelet will become your new favorite piece of holiday jewelry without a doubt, so check out the full tutorial!

Homemade Christmas Gifts eBook

Whether you’re looking to create your own unique holiday décor this year or you’re looking for some clever gift ideas for friends and family, Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas and DIY Home Décor is filled with great projects that are perfect for all your holiday decorating and gift-giving needs! Get your own copy of this free downloadable eBook today!

 

 



ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE

Swarovski Giveaway Prize

Today’s prize is a an assortment of the components from the featured project including SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal beads and pearls, and TierraCast charms. Swarovski is also including a variety of exclusive Rings & Things findings in the popular Antiqued Brass plating.  The “Finish Your Necklace” kit and adjustable ring blanks allow the user to turn their own handmade art into wearable jewelry.  There’s even a package of “Fairy Door” blanks, which eliminate the work of piercing and sawing! In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

* Like the AllFreeJewelryMaking Facebook Page here, AND

* Like the Swarovski Facebook Page here, AND

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

What’s your favorite holiday accessory?


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 AllFreeJewelryMaking Facebook page and the Swarovski 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 October 13th, 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 THE GRAND PRIZE!

Grand Prize Giveaway

Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win more than $1,500 in prizes! You can enter each day to win. You have 14 more days to enjoy the Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway, so take some time out of your day to come to the FaveCrafts blog each day to hear about the latest prize.

Good Luck!

Win a Crystal Katana and Bring Some Bling to Your Life

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Every girl loves to add a bit of bling to her belongings. What phone case or compact couldn’t be improved by crystal embellishments? If you’ve ever tried your hand at bedazzling, you know that it can be a bit tricky – catapulting crystals, glue mishaps, and tweezer catastrophes are just a few of the frustrations you can encounter. However, a new product has been developed that will have you kissing your bedazzling blues goodbye. With the Crystal Katana, blinging your belongings has never been easier. If crystals are your Kryptonite, then it’s your lucky day, because AllFreeJewelryMaking is giving away a Crystal Katana prize pack to one lucky winner!

Say “sayonara” to sticky waxes, hard-to-handle tweezers and tools, and airborne crystals. With the Crystal Katana, you can bling almost anything with absolute ease. Made by glitzing guru Kellie DeFries of CrystalNinja, the patent-pending Crystal Katana is a dream come true for DIY-ers with a desire to dazzle. The waxy, pointed end allows you to easily pick up and place crystals, and the chrome end allows you to press them into place for ensured adhesion. No stress, no mess, no fuss or frustration. It’s really that simple!

The wax end has just enough grab to easily stick and release crystals without leaving a greasy residue. The chrome end is designed with a small opening that lets you press crystals in place securely. The tool itself is large enough to provide a secure grip, unlike teensy tweezers, but is light enough that it can be maneuvered with ease and comfort. It’s so effortless to manipulate, Kellie DeFries has used it to bedazzle everything from phone covers to car hoods!

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Why leave your life sparkle-less any longer? Enter for your chance to win a Crystal Katana and bring a bit of bling to your life. The Crystal Katana Giveaway prize pack includes one Crystal Katana tool, a bottle of Dreamtime Creations rhinestone adhesive, five syringes and tips for gluing, and a large assortment of Swarovski Elements flatback crystals. What a haul! Contest ends May 6, 2013, and you can enter once a day, so keep coming back to improve your chances!

What would you bling first with your Crystal Katana?

 

Winner Day Three: National Craft Month Giveaway

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Happy National Craft Month everybody! The fourth day of our month long series of projects, giveaways and crafty extras, is here, and we’re excited! Enter each of our daily National Craft Month giveaways to win a different prize everyday. Just check out today’s Project of the Day, comment on the blog post, like us and the company’s page on Facebook, and you’ll be entered to win.

Craft Project Tutorial of the Day

Yesterday our friends at Swarovski shared a Ribbon Crystal Bracelet project with you! As a prize, we offered a a variety of Swarovski Crystals valued at over $100 along with a copy of the new Ambassador Book. Today we’re announcing the lucky winner.

Congratulations to…

Kathi Theriault!

We asked: “What are your favorite kinds of beads?“

Congratulations Kathi, who replied, “I like to use all kinds of beads but the Swarovski’s out shine the rest!” Thank you for participating and liking AllFreeJewelryMaking and our friends at Swarovski Elements on Facebook. Please contact us so we can send you your prize!

Remember, there’s a new project and a new prize TODAY, so enter for your chance to win. You don’t want to miss out on your chance to check out the Project of the Day, and win our next fabulous prize!

Happy National Craft Month and good luck everyone.

Ribbon Crystal Bracelet: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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We’re on day 3 of National Craft Month Giveaway. Come visit our blog every day to enter to win a different prize of the day. Find the contest rules and enter below.


Today is all about glamour because you’ll be learning how to make a Ribbon Crystal Bracelet using a one-of-a-kind tutorial from one of the top jewelry companies in the world; Swarovski. Your sewing skills will really come in handy when it comes to decorating this DIY bracelet. It’s a chic solution to stressing over accessorizing, and the results look much more expensive than the project itself is.

 

Ribbon Crystal Bracelet

 

Ready to add some dazzle to your jewelry box? Then be sure to get the full jewelry project. You can’t go wrong with a sparkling project like this from such a well known brand like Swarovski. Even if you aren’t a jewelry crafter, if you’ve worked with needles or beads before, the Ribbon Crystal Bracelet should be a great introduction to a new way to use your skills.

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

 

This pattern is included in our free eBook, The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!


 
ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZES

Win Swarovski Crystals

Today’s prize is a variety of Swarovski Crystals valued at over $100 along with a copy of our new Ambassador Book from Swarovski. In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

* Like the AllFreeJewelryMaking Facebook page here, AND

* Like the Swarovski Faceboook page here, AND

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

What are your favorite kinds of beads?

*EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED AND A WINNER HAS BEEN SELECTED. YOU CAN ENTER TODAY’S CONTEST THOUGH FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH 2013. FIND THE NEW GIVEAWAY OF THE DAY AND WINNERS HERE.


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 AllFreeJewelryMaking and the Swarovski 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, March 3rd, 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. There are still 29 more chances to win, which means you should come back to the FaveCrafts blog each day to hear about the latest prize.

 

Good Luck!

Crafting the Oscars: Swarovski Crystal Curtain

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Behind all of the glitz and glamour of last night’s Academy Awards was, well, more glitz and more glamour. Framing the stage of the show at the Kodak Theatre was a magnificent curtain made from 92,000 Swarovski crystals. Interested in learning more about how the curtain came together, I did some research and here is what I learned:

The curtain was assembled entirely by hand in Smithfield, Rhode Island by the staff of Orion, a company that specializes in retail exhibits and displays. Orion assembled the last Swarovski crystal curtain, seen at the Oscars two years prior, which contained only 50,000 crystals. this year, Swarovski shipped the crystals from Austria to Orion, where workers spent an entire month and over 400 hours assembling the curtain entirely by hand. Each strand of the curtain contained 6,000 crystals.

Once assembled, the curtain, along with the rest of the Kodak Theatre stage, was put in the hands of David Rockwell. Rockwell, an acclaimed architect and designer, crafted the set, which he imagined as the space for an elegant party. In addition to designing the crystal curtain, Rockwell chose the 25 LED screens, some of which moved and reconfigured throughout the presentations and performances, in place of the traditional single big screen. He also added a “thrust stage,” leaving only four steps between the stage and the first row of seats, allowing Hugh Jackman easy access to Frank Langella’s lap.

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