IZZE Holiday Craft Challenge!
I was invited to participate in the Izze Holiday Craft Challenge. A bunch of us craft bloggers were each sent an identical box of craft supplies and were challenged to make a holiday themed craft using ONLY the items in the box.
View the entries and vote here: http://craftgossip.com/blog/izze-voting/2011/12/12/
All voters are automatically entered to win a $50 Target gift card and some IZZE samples!
When I first got my box of craft supplies, I thought about making a hat or a tree topper or even a big decorative Christmas card, but I figured I should play to my strengths and sew something. The only problem was that the only fabric in the box was white. Plain boring white. What could I do with white fabric? Then it occurred to me- surely there are paint pens and glitter in here for a reason. I can make my own fabric! I’ve never used paint pens on fabric before, but there’s a first time for everything, and it worked out pretty well.
I drew a bunch of wonky little Christmas trees with the paint pens and used the glitter glue pens to give them some sparkly details. Once I had the fabric idea, I knew I wanted to make a retro-inspired apron, because I love cooking and baking for the holidays, and I also collect vintage aprons.
I drew candy cane stripes on the scrap fabric I had left over and used that for the ruffle trim and tie belt. The paint pens also worked surprisingly well on the felt I used for the candy cane pockets. I painted a few wooden stars to top some of the trees, and I used some glitter ribbon for bows on the pockets and for the neck ties. 
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My favorite part is that this apron lights up! When I saw the fairy lights in the challenge box, I knew I had to use them. I used a few pieces of felt to make the light up trees so they would stand out from the trees I painted. A couple Izze bottle caps made the perfect tree toppers. Then I cut holes and poked the lights through and voila! My light up retro christmas tree apron!
Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorite! I’d love if you’d vote for my apron, but the other entries are so cool, I won’t hold it against you if you vote for someone else! But do make sure you vote, as you’ll be automatically entered to win a $50 Target gift card and some IZZE samples!
View the entries and vote here: http://craftgossip.com/blog/izze-voting/2011/12/12/
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – UnwindRewind Photography winner!
Congratulations to our lucky winner:
Katie!
Thanks to everyone who entered. Hope you’ll be back for more in the new year!
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – UnwindRewind Photography
This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Laura of UnwindRewind Photography & Altered Ephemera!
The winner of this giveaway will receive:
your choice of any 8×10 photograph UnwindRewind, custom framed!
Valued at $40!
Special BONUS! From now until December 31st, WhatTheCraft readers can receive a 20% discount in the UnwindRewind shop! Just enter code WhatTheCraft at checkout on Etsy!
How long have you been doing UnwindRewind?
I have been doing UnwindRewind as a business for a bit over a year now, but I’ve been doing photography for much longer – about 8 years.
I have a shot I call “Toad in a Burrow”. My fiance and I had just finished packing up the car to head home from vacation and I caught the toad out of the corner of my eye. It was literally the last picture I took that trip and I’d never seen a blue and purple toad. I edited his burrow into black and white but left his colors natural (or natural to him!), they were just so stunning.
Want more?
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Giveaway Info:
UnwindRewind is giving away one custom framed 8×10 print.
There are lots of ways to enter, so even us lazy folk have a chance at winning!
This contest will close on December 5th at 11:59 PM EST. I will randomly select one winner after the contest closes.
You MUST comment on this post with your entries as you complete them.
If you do not comment, I will have no way to count your entries.
You can post a separate comment for each entry or
put all of your entries into one comment.
If you have Liked/Followed/etc. WhatTheCraft in previous giveaways,
you can still use that as entry, just comment saying you have done so.
Ways to Enter
On Facebook:
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- “LIKE” UnwindRewind on Facebook
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- Post a Facebook status update with a link to this giveaway
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On Twitter:
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PLEASE make sure you include a valid email address on the comment form so I can get in touch with you if you win!
This giveaway will end at 11:59 PM EST on Monday, December 5th, 2011.
Avocado Contest + Extreme Avocado Grilled Cheese Recipe
This post brought to you by Hass Avocado Board featuring Hass Avocados. All opinions are 100% mine.
Two of my favorite things in the world are avocado and grilled cheese, so I don’t hesitate to combine the two whenever possible. So when I saw the Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest, I new I had to share my concoction with the world.
So I know I’m not the only avocado fiend around… what recipe are you going to enter? Make sure you don’t forget to take a tasty looking photo!
Mr. Smarmy is going to flip if we win!
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WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Halloween Extravaganza winner!
WOO! That was a good one, guys! After sifting through the hundreds and hundreds of entries, our winners are:
Grand Prize: Maya
Runners Up: Lisa and Nicole!
Thanks to everyone that participated. I hope you’ll come back for future giveaways!
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Halloween Extravaganza!
In honor of my favorite holiday, I’ve put together a super spooktacular giveaway, featuring fabulous handmade goods from a bunch of my talented friends and colleagues!
The Grand Prize gift pack will receive over $375 in handmade awesomeness! Additionally, there are 2 Runner Up gift packs worth over $50 each! Click here for entry instructions!
Let’s take a gander at that loot:
Grand Prize
Valued at over $375!
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Youleeana Boutique Hat winner!
Congratulations to our winner…
Erica!
Thank you to all of you that entered. I hope you’ll be back for our future giveaways!
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Youleeana Boutique Hat
This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Iuliana of Youleeana Boutique, who is offering an organic slouchy hat!
The winner of this giveaway will receive:
one slouchy hat/beret
Valued at $36!
How long have you been doing Youleeana Boutique?
I started You-Lee-Ana Boutique earlier this year, but I’ve had the idea for quite some time. Funny story behind the name of my shop: When I first came to the US from Europe in 2005 and had people at school mis-pronounce my name (which is Iuliana with an ‘i’), I’d always have to spell it out phonetically. I remember thinking that one day I’ll start a business, or if I have a band, it’ll be called You-Lee-Ana.
Is it a full-time or part-time endeavor?
It feels like it’s a full time endeavor, because there’s more to my shop than just creating. There’s marketing, selling, promoting, blogging, pictures, web design… oh so many things that were not up my alley originally. It is intertwined with my other favorite, and definitely full-time job, as a mother.
Where do you find inspiration?
Because I’ve grown up in an environment where everything was made by hand I feel like a lot of my inspiration comes from my practicality (and some may argue, because these days there’s nothing practical about making everything from scratch), or from my constant longing of going back to basics and to living a simpler life. I am also quite the girly girl (yes mom, I am finally leaving my tom boy days behind) and everything I make reflects my love for fashion, accessories and in general beauty.
What is your favorite item you’ve ever made?
I like all the things that end up seen by other people. My most recent favorite project is Fall/Halloween related. They are crochet mini pumpkins:
If you had a million dollars, what’s the first handmade item you’d buy?
Oh my….this question is making me have an anxiety attack here. It so hard to choose. I have recently spotted an amazing handwoven moldovan style pillow and it reminds me so much of my grandma’s handmade creations:
Caucasian Moldovan Floral Kilim Pillow Cover by sukan
What’s your favorite breakfast cereal?
I didn’t grow up with Halloween, but I have to say that pure sugar…oh…I mean candy corn is pretty good.
Want more?
Find more about Youleeana Boutique here:
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Giveaway Info:
Youleeana Boutique is giving away one slouchy hat.
There are lots of ways to enter, so even us lazy folk have a chance at winning!
This contest will close on September 26th at 11:59 PM EST. I will randomly select one winner after the contest closes.
You MUST comment on this post with your entries as you complete them.
If you do not comment, I will have no way to count your entries.
You can post a separate comment for each entry or
put all of your entries into one comment.
If you have Liked/Followed/etc. WhatTheCraft in previous giveaways,
you can still use that as entry, just comment saying you have done so.
Ways to Enter
On Facebook:
Please include your Facebook name in your comment
- “LIKE” Youleeana Boutique on Facebook
- “LIKE” WhatTheCraft on Facebook
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- Post a Facebook status update with a link to this giveaway
- Post a Facebook update with a link to your favorite item from Youleeana Boutique
On Twitter:
Please include your Twitter name in your comment
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- Tweet with a link to your favorite item from Youleeana Boutique
Other Ways:
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PLEASE make sure you include a valid email address on the comment form so I can get in touch with you if you win!
This giveaway will end at 11:59 PM EST on Monday, September 26th, 2011.
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Flying Aardvark necklace winner!
Congrats to the winner of this week’s giveaway…
Robert!
Thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for future giveaways!
WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Flying Aardvark necklace
September 4, 2011 by Lex
Filed under Contests, Features, Giveaways, Needlework
This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Sophia of Flying Aardvark, who is offering a needle felted purple die necklace!
The winner of this giveaway will receive:
purple die necklace
Valued at $35!
How long have you been doing Flying Aardvark?
Only a few months, but I’ve been needle felting and doing other crafts for years.
Is it a full-time or part-time endeavor?
Definitely part time, though I’d love to be able to do it full time.
Where do you find inspiration?
Nature, Friends, other fiber artists, but mainly I just start working and see where that takes me.
What is your favorite item you’ve ever made?
Without a doubt this:
It’s so fun, and when you jump around or dance it bounces and jingles!
If you had a million dollars, what’s the first handmade item you’d buy?
A pocket watch!
Bon Voyage Skeleton Pocket Watch by OWLandHOURGLASS
What’s your favorite breakfast cereal?
Fruit loops! I know they’re bad for me, but I can’t help it!
Want more?
Find more about Flying Aardvark here:
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Giveaway Info:
Flying Aardvark is giving away a needle felted necklace.
There are lots of ways to enter, so even us lazy folk have a chance at winning!
This contest will close on September 10th at 11:59 PM EST. I will randomly select one winner after the contest closes.
You MUST comment on this post with your entries as you complete them.
If you do not comment, I will have no way to count your entries.
You can post a separate comment for each entry or
put all of your entries into one comment.
If you have Liked/Followed/etc. WhatTheCraft in previous giveaways,
you can still use that as entry, just comment saying you have done so.
Ways to Enter
On Facebook:
Please include your Facebook name in your comment
- “LIKE” WhatTheCraft on Facebook
- “LIKE” SmarmyClothes on Facebook
- Post a Facebook status update with a link to this giveaway
- Post a Facebook update with a link to your favorite item from Flying Aardvark
On Twitter:
Please include your Twitter name in your comment
- Follow Flying Aadvark on Twitter
- Follow WhatTheCraft on Twitter
- Follow SmarmyClothes on Twitter
- Retweet this tweet from your Twitter
- Tweet with a link to your favorite item from Flying Aardvark
Other Ways:
- Follow Flying Aardvark on Tumblr – include your Tumblr username in your comment
- Follow SmarmyClothes on Tumblr – include your Tumblr username in your comment
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- Subscribe to my YouTube channel – include your YouTube username in your comment
PLEASE make sure you include a valid email address on the comment form so I can get in touch with you if you win!
This giveaway will end at 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, September 10th, 2011.
