Wednesday, September 19, 2012

the weekend of crafting and a CRAZY great GIVEAWAY


This past weekend we had a craft weekend in Blue Rige, GA.
Ten ladies pictured from Left to Right: 
Lindsay, Alison, Autumn, Angie, Melissa
Heather, Amy, Stephanie, Julie, Christa

What started as a few friends getting together for a girls' weekend turned into a full blown weekend of crafting, shopping and fun. I'm so glad everyone got to come. It was so awesome to meet each of the ladies in person and to be able to create with them.

We did lots of crafting, but before we show you all the fun things we made we wanted to show you all the goodies we got! A craft weekend isn't complete without swag. We received lots goodies, AND we get to share them with one lucky winner!

CREATE banner by Little Green Thread
8x10 art print by Pen & Paint
"love." wood block by Bubblewrappd
Set of "hello" note cards by Moon Beam Wishes
Natural Glycerin Soap by Sunbasil Garden
Fold-over clutch by Little Green Thread
Earrings by Happy Days
Set of 16 "Handmade with Love" mini cards by Pen & Paint
20 yards of baker's twine by Milo & Molly
Ball Mason jar, wooden clothespins, wooden spools, scrapbook paper, 2 rolls of washi tape, supplies for geometric, wooden bead necklace.
And a special thanks to Baby Boy Bakery who provided yummy goodies for each of our swag baskets!

Enter through rafflecopter below.
The winner will be announced on Saturday, September 22nd and we'll be posting photos from the weekend and the projects we created!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

120 comments:

  1. September 19, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Super cute giveaway! I bet you all had a great weekend. :)

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  2. September 19, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Everything is sooo cute!

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  3. September 19, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    My favorite craft project - I love to paint and decorate my house, and both of them seem to give me an excuse to do the other.

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  4. September 19, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Is it ok to win my own item? :) From the photos I saw, it looks like you gals had a great weekend! I'm so happy I could contribute!!

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    1. September 19, 2012 at 10:33 AM

      If you win I am keeping that baker's twine!!! hahahahaha

    2. September 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

      Totally fair LOL! :)

  • September 19, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Oooo, commented before I saw the prompt. My favorite craft is cross stitch, which I haven't had time for ever since we had kids. One day I will finish the half-completed Christmas tree skirt I started when pregnant the first time. :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    LOVE it all! And looks like it was a great weekend:) Loved seeing everyone's updates on instagram!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Oops...favorite craft project! Is...anything with modpodge and glitter :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I love everything!! My favorite craft project would be either painting or making jewelry!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I love making a new wreath for my front door!

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    1. September 19, 2012 at 10:34 AM

      Me too, but you know this ;)

  • September 19, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    It was so fun getting a peek into your fun weekend on IG!!

    Everything on that table is swoony!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    what an amazing weekend! my favorite craft project is drawing & painting. thanks so much for the opportunity :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I love anything christmas related!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I love doing any crafts that involve glitter!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I love any craft that involves glitter or stuff for the holidays!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    This is awesome! How do you get involved and invited to craft weekend? :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I love to cross stitch. It's the perfect way to relax after a long day!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    THis is an AWESOME giveaway!! I love doing any kind of project involving home decor!! I love decorating!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I need this.

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    1. September 19, 2012 at 10:34 AM

      Always not following directions. JK KK. I heart you. I need you.

  • September 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    oh man, what a collection of goodies. favorite craft? embroidery or projects involving paper.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Wow! What an amazing giveaway. At the moment I'm in love with Project Life...it's really getting my creative juices flowing. It's getting cooler now, so I'm hoping that I can also get back to work on a crochet blanket I've been working on.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Oh my wonderful ness! What amazing things to win!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Favorite craft=sewing!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Cute, cute stuff! I love the "happiness is handmade" sign.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Gorgeous! I love crafting...especially embroidery work. Looks like a fab group of fun ladies! :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    hmmmm.... only ONE favorite?!? how about furniture/frames + new pieces/spray paint = LOVE! love that you guys had a fun craft weekend & what GORGEOUS setting to have it in! my heart is in the blue ridge mountains :) happy wednesday!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    that swag is jackpot.

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    1. September 19, 2012 at 10:44 AM

      truth

  • September 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Love it all! But I enjoy making signs :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    My favorite crafting project is a toss up. I love banners and have several hanging in my house - i love decorating for a party when there is no party. And also love making hairclips for my daughter :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I don't even know my favorite craft...sketching? painting? ooh, I love making personal picture frames for my friends and family!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    One of my favourite craft projects is a fabric scrap lampshade/mobile I created with my daughter. We had SO much fun making it together and now it is hanging in the perfect spot in our craft room! : )

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Right now, I'm needle felting nativities for Christmas, but knitting comes in a close second. :) Thanks!

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    1. September 19, 2012 at 10:52 AM

      Amy I want to see these! I didn't see them in your shop, do you have any pictures?

  • September 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    What a wonderful opportunity to gather with kindred creative spirits! I love dabbling in many creative projects, but my favorite craft project through the years has been collage.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    My favorite craft project is either something I can do with my kids or sewing.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    oh my GOSH THIS IS THE MOTHERLOAD OF ALL GIVEAWAYS! ! ! ! ! ! ! ok, so, what do I dig crafting? Umm. everything? I recently bought 24 sharpies in different colors (cause, like, duh?) so I wanna try to draw them on ceramic and make pretty plates and mugs <3

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    fave craft project? it's always fun to do something NEW / something you don't do everyday ... so i'm going to go with something that involves scissors, paper & glue since that's not 'my norm'. :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    p.s. you are too high tech for me ... i'm a little lost & am just hoping i'm following the directions & you're getting all this. ;) ha

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    This is SUCH a fun idea...totally jealous of the weekend! Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    My favorite craft project is anything holiday related :) ha!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I am not the best crafter, but I would have to say anything with pictures!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Any craft involving pictures or holiday

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I love working with felt! Felt flowers, felt bows, and pretty much anything else.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    My favorite craft project is making buntings!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Wow, what a fab giveaway, not sure I've entered correctly as I've not used rafflecopter before! My fav craft project is making bunting :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Sewing!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I love making collages with pictures and poetry/quotes, they're the cutest and can be plastered anywhere! (fridge, book cover, letter to a friend, walls) Or sewing is also enjoyable when I'm in the mood :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Favorite weekend craft would be making hair bows for my daughter.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    My favorite craft project was making a pair of woodsy wreaths for our front door. ❤Michaels Craft Stores

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    This looks like so much fun! My favorite crafting lately has been making yarn pom garlands for fall decor : )

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    My favorite project has been all the different things I put together for my older sons Oklahoma State bedroom. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    oh gosh, to narrow it down. yesterday i bought 18 yards of fabric for infinity scarves, so that's taking up all my crafting time :) but next up is fabric wrapped frames! xo

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    also, p.s. i want in on the next crafting weekend with my favorite ladies. k, thanks ;)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Oh gosh.. fav craft project!? Probably these giant wall block letters I have been creating lately. Even adding chevron stripes.. kind of obsessed :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    fav craft project? baking. :) does that count? :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    My favorite craft would be anything for the house. I love decorating our new house!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    what a sweet giveway! are you sure you couldn't have thrown in a mountain or two in there for good measure? ;)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Right now I love embroidery and making cards... But I guess I just love them all, ya know? ;)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Wow, what a fantastic giveaway!! Hmm, so many craft projects I love! I am always obsessed with finding super creative ways to make homemade cards and wrap gifts for my family and friends. I also LOVE to create wreaths and garlands!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Such cute stuff! I love sewing and embroidery for my little girl.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    You are some super talented ladies.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    My favorite craft project so far has been the arrows I made for Masons room.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I like to modge podge scrap paper pieces onto canvas :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    So fun! I would really enjoy all of these gorgeous things!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    So fun! I would totally enjoy using ALL of this :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    what a nice giveaway :) my favorite craft project would be sewing or working with fabric... thanks for the chance!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    what a nice giveaway... my favorite craft projects to do are ones that involve sewing or working with fabric :) thanks for the chance!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    my old favorite craft was scrapbooking. but my blog replaced that. so does blogging count? ok good.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    i mean, is this rude for me to enter? you can give the earrings to someone else lol

    fave crafts are probably christmas ornaments and garlands! holla.
    love y'all, thrilled to be a tiny part of the party xo

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  • September 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    i love making fimo jewellery

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  • September 19, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Favorite craft project...man, I'm pretty much a sucker for a new wreath...I have a closet full of one for every occasion and I'm definitely loving hand embroidery right now (when I have the time! ha!). Great giveaway!!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    My favorite craft project is revamping old clothes: cutting jeans, putting studs on things, & adding lace :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    This is a lovely giveaway! My absolute fave craft to make is yarn wreaths...I'm kind of obsessed actually. ;)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I'm inspired just by looking at that picture!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I wish I had time to craft! I used to love modge podging! I'd modge podge journals a lot! So fun!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    what a lovely giveaway! count me in! lately i've been sewing A LOT...but i love all kinds of crafting! :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I am loving jewelry making right now!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    A great place to be in Blue Ridge! Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I love to refurbish furniture, make wreaths, and mod podge. Always wanting to try something new!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I currently love smashing!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    My favourite craft project is card making!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I love DIY canvas art - the possibilities are endless!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    So many beautiful items!! I can't wait to see what you all created :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Oh! And my favorite craft is sewing :)

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    my favorite craft is sewing and/or embroidery. :) i feel like i take a step back in time when i do both!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I really love to paint. I love canvas art & making fun prints to frame & put on the wall. Oh...and spray paint is a girls' best friend!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I love a good scrapbook project! :)

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  • booksbystephSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Scrapbooking - taking amazing moments and making them even more beautiful.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    GIve me a canvas, some paint and some quiet time. I am a happy girl.

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  • September 19, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    One of my favorite craft projects would have to be anything to do with anything vintage! I especially love playing with vintage fabrics! & I love me some good ol' spray paint!!!

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  • September 19, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Sewing...a needle pulling thread is my favorite craft.

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney .com

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  • September 20, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    favorite craft, hmmm... love to sew, but I am really liking spray paint right now. i am making prayer rocks to take with me to the flourish retreat this weekend. so basically any craft, I guess ~ ha!

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  • September 20, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Goodness, I love to craft but I am not the most amazing crafter! I made some amazing glitter signs (with the Paris there) for my sister's bridal shower last summer, and she still has them pinned up in her house. Probably most proud of that!

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  • September 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    What fun weekend! Lovely goodies too :)

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  • September 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I recently learned how to sew and like making things for friends, especially Ergo strap covers for people expecting new babies. I love thinking about who I am making it for the entire time, made with love is right!

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  • September 20, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    hmm..my favorite craft is anything that involves paper! :)

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  • September 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Awesome reunion of creative souls. My favorite crafts are candlemaking and painting.Thanks for the chance!

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  • September 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Wonderful giveaway and lovely blog...I follow you on IG and decided to drop by!

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  • September 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    and my fave craft is sewing and anything with paper :)

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  • September 20, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Such kindness to share your goodies!! I'm sure you gals had a blast :)

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  • September 21, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Visiting from 'A Little Bit of This'!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    oh my word! I would absolutely die (in the best way) if I won this! All of your IG from the weekend looked so fun!

    favorite craft? hmmm...anything to do with fabric, sewing or crocheting. :)

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  • September 21, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    um, that is too much goodness to giveaway! everything looks so fun! and how fun for all of you to get together. i saw some pics on ig and thought about how wonderful it is to share times like that with friends.

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  • September 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    my favorite craft project is my art journaling!!! it's like therapy to me :)

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  • September 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I found your blog through HoneyHolden on Instagram and have fallen in love with your artwork!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    My favorite craft project is journaling/card making!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I'm loving cross stitch right now and can't wait to have the time to do more!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I love it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    My favorite crafts depend on the season. I love crocheting and knitting in the winter, and making bracelets in the summer.

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I heart all you people and all your adorable stuff. xo

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I really like making designs using freezer paper and fabric paint!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Making shadowboxes with miniatures! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    i love to sew! and i would love to do more with wood working...or wood painting.

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  • September 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    i love any project that involves a glue gun : ) your weekend looks like so much fun, i think i'm kinda jealous.

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  • September 21, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I met you from Miss Amanda Williams. LOVE your work and super want to win this!

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  • September 21, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Also - my favorite craft project is usually sewing. That counts as crafting, right?

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  • September 21, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    What an incredible giveaway! So generous! :) My favorite craft project would be sewing....anything. But I also love knitting. Thanks for the chance to win!

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