Only a few more days to the Easter weekend, so designers are sharing some of their favorite Spring and Easter decorating ideas and projects. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Sunday, March 20, 2016
Make it Easter!
Only a few more days to the Easter weekend, so designers are sharing some of their favorite Spring and Easter decorating ideas and projects. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Oly*Fun Metallics by Fairfield World
It's National Craft Month and Designer Crafts Connection members are hopping with
In 4 bright amazing colors, this craft material is perfect for use indoors and out. Fun and innovative, it will shimmer, sparkle and shine in Gold, Silver, Rose Gold and Red. Easy to cut and sew, it does not fray so hemming is not required - perfect for crafts, costumes, accessories and playful home décor. 30" wide, Oly*Fun metallics is available in 10 yard bolts. You can find it at your local craft/fabric stores, order online, or enter here to win one bolt in the metallic color of your choice!
To enter to win, visit each of the following designer blogs, then hop back and comment HERE on the projects you saw and let us know what you'd like to create - EZPZ. (Open to US and Canadian residents only.)
Laura Bray - Laura Bray Designs
Susan Brown - SBArtist Painting in the Dark
Michelle Frae Cummings - Faerie Dust Dreams
Susan Brown - SBArtist Painting in the Dark
Michelle Frae Cummings - Faerie Dust Dreams
a Rafflecopter giveaway
You can also enter to win a $100 shopping spree by hopping over to FairfieldWorld and registering. No purchase is necessary.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Most Popular Blog Projects
Which are your most popular blog projects? Here's a round up from Designer Crafts Connection members - we'd love to see yours too! Please add permalinks only - limit 2 per designer.
National Craft Month Mystery Box - Reveal
I hope everyone had fun with this little challenge to start off National Craft Month. Some of these items were real head scratchers....... and, let's be real, there may be a reason that a couple of them are no longer being sold; other than the fact that the companies are no longer in business. Anyway, here are the answers:
1. Bind It All by Zutter.
Originally in Robin's Egg Blue, this little spiral binding machine was updated to pink together with some of their other tools. I'll include some "O" wires and a couple of other things from Zutter. You can find more information here BindItAll
2. Tag Maker by Making Memories.
The Tag Maker created tags with a metal rim, like the ones you can purchase in the office supply store. This was one of my favorite companies. They had a large product line for scrapbooking, but unfortunately they are no longer in our industry.
3. Handmade Charlotte by Plaid.
Stencils primarily for Home Dec DIYers.
4. Scraparatus by Karen Foster Designs.
This tool comes with 2 tiny dies with a ring to attach to a charm bracelet and tips to punch a hole anywhere and an eyelet setter. It works like a "spring hammer". I'll add some eyelets to the box too. Use it on a hard surface with dies, or on a self healing mat for setting eyelets. It's a pretty cool tool; love it for eyelets.
5. Snap Stamps by Karen Foster Designs.
Still a great concept, but KFD is no longer in business. Happy to see other companies are now selling these stamps. My grand children love them!
I've been in the Arts & Crafts Industry for over 25 years and have quite a collection of product from over the years, especially during the 15 years I hosted the scrapbook TV show on PBS and presented for manufacturers on Shop At Home and HSN. So, if you need something that may no longer be available, for one reason or another, let me know and, if I have it, I'll send it to you for cost of shipping. (I use USPS - if it fits it ships.)
Today is also Mother's Day in England, so if you have relatives in the UK, don't forget to give them a shout out......... Have a delightful day and y'all come back now!
1. Bind It All by Zutter.
Originally in Robin's Egg Blue, this little spiral binding machine was updated to pink together with some of their other tools. I'll include some "O" wires and a couple of other things from Zutter. You can find more information here BindItAll
2. Tag Maker by Making Memories.
The Tag Maker created tags with a metal rim, like the ones you can purchase in the office supply store. This was one of my favorite companies. They had a large product line for scrapbooking, but unfortunately they are no longer in our industry.
3. Handmade Charlotte by Plaid.
Stencils primarily for Home Dec DIYers.
4. Scraparatus by Karen Foster Designs.
This tool comes with 2 tiny dies with a ring to attach to a charm bracelet and tips to punch a hole anywhere and an eyelet setter. It works like a "spring hammer". I'll add some eyelets to the box too. Use it on a hard surface with dies, or on a self healing mat for setting eyelets. It's a pretty cool tool; love it for eyelets.
5. Snap Stamps by Karen Foster Designs.
Still a great concept, but KFD is no longer in business. Happy to see other companies are now selling these stamps. My grand children love them!
I've been in the Arts & Crafts Industry for over 25 years and have quite a collection of product from over the years, especially during the 15 years I hosted the scrapbook TV show on PBS and presented for manufacturers on Shop At Home and HSN. So, if you need something that may no longer be available, for one reason or another, let me know and, if I have it, I'll send it to you for cost of shipping. (I use USPS - if it fits it ships.)
Now for the Mystery Box Winner....
I published all the comments and one person guessed 4 out of 5 correctly. Come on down
CINDY deROSIER
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
email me your address Cindy and I'll get this box of goodies out to you next week!
(julie@juliemcguffee.com)
Don't forget to check to check back here tomorrow. It's the first Monday of the month and we are having a linky party for "Most Popular Blog Projects" and a blog hop for Oly*Fun Metallics on March 17th. I may even have another giveaway at the end of the month, just to keep you guessing!Today is also Mother's Day in England, so if you have relatives in the UK, don't forget to give them a shout out......... Have a delightful day and y'all come back now!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!
Saturday, March 5, 2016
National Craft Month Mystery Box - Item #5
Snap together alphabet stamps are being sold by a few companies this year, but they're definitely not new. This company was selling them 10 years ago - in fact I presented these stamps for them on HSN in 2006 and these sold out every time! Each letter is an individual stamp and they snap together to form words, dates, etc. There is a large and small set of both numbers and letters, and yes, in case you're wondering, I still have a set that my grandchildren love to stamp with!
There are now 5 items to identify to go in the box. All will be revealed at 2 pm, CST on Sunday, and if there's still room in the box I'll be adding even more, so don't forget to comment. If you have a US or Canadian shippping address, you may be the one to win the whole kit'n kaboodle..... So, enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to comment again on Sunday. The more times you comment, the better your chances are to win! Good luck!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!
Friday, March 4, 2016
National Craft Month Mystery Box - Item #4
Do you know what this is?
Type your answer in the comments section to add it to the Mystery Box together with the name of the tool in the pink bag and items #2 and 3 (see posts below).... then check back each day thru Sunday to add even more items to the Mystery Box - you may be the one to win it all!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!
Thursday, March 3, 2016
National Craft Month Mystery Box - Item #3
Do you know the name of this brand of stencils?
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
National Craft Month Mystery Box - Item #2
Do you know what this is?
Comment below if you can name it. It will be added to the mystery box together with item #1!
See post below.....
See post below.....
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
National Craft Month - Mystery Box
It's National Craft Month - time to get your craft on
and rock out some projects!
But, first things first. Take a look at the photo below. Do you know what's in the bag, in the box? Comment if you do and, if you're correct, you may win whatever it is. Since there's still plenty of room in the box, I'll be adding something different each day up thru Sunday, March 6th. You may have to guess what some of those products are too, or it may be quite obvious. (Comments won't be published until the last day.)
A winner will be picked on First Monday, March 7th in celebration of our National Craft Month linky party and all the comments will be posted at that time. Open to residents of US and Canada only. Good luck!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!