Today, however, I get to take a little break from my production schedule and participate in Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day. I'm offering one of my hand stitched and painted journals to one person. To play, before the end of today, tell me about something you're making for the holidays. And of course, don't forget to check out all of the other goodies on offer today!
Since so many of you are participating in the giveaway day madness, I've decided to give one more gift: A set of 4 letterpress printed holiday cards. I'm still working on these, but here's a preview! They're printed with a very heraldic hand-carved linocut.
180 comments:
I'm making a tree skirt from Crazy Mom Quilts tutorial... or I will be, when I get around to it... I have the fabric all picked out!! :)
Sweet! I'm making a quilt for friends.
I've made an advent calender for my secret santa, and I'm also planning on making a record bag for my little brother, the aspiring DJ!
Your journals are beautiful!
What a pretty journal! I'm having a baking day with friends this weekend!
I am making my sons christmas stocking this year, its his first christmas and there ill be many more with his stocking!
Great give away!
Oh, I making my house livable for the holidays. That is all I can manage. But, I love the book. Oh, curtains! Does that count? We just moved.
this year i made beaded trees with pearlized pins and lots of beads! it's so retro glam! thanks for participating!
I'm making dolls for my kids. A handmade doll. What could be better? oH, MAYBE this book!
kamyrensmiles@hotmail.com
Im cross stitching a bookmark for my sister!!
Hope it'll turn out well.
Cheers,
melody
mel_88_88(at)hotmail.com
Wow. I am so inspired by all of your work. That embellished journal makes me want to knock on your door!
This Christmas, I have decided to make all of my gift wrapping either something that can be reused like bags or something that was heading for the garbage can/recycling bin. I'm blogging about it, and the challenge has been really wonderful.
Thank you!
Katie
I am knitting scarves and hats for Christmas gifts and should be knitting now but took a break to check out the giveaways.
knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com
I have been busy knitting for my 3 daughters: 3 hats, 2 scarves and a pair of fingerless gloves.
Just one thing? I have so many projects on the go it's difficult to just choose one. But I think that I am most pleased with the three quilts that I am making for my three little girls. I've always been a sewer, but these are the first real quilts that I have made.
I took the handmade pledge this year and am making many many things. One of them is a new bedding set for my son with hockey themed fabric.
I love Give Away Day! It's my favoritest day EVER!
I'm knitting fancy fair isle mittens for my siblings. So excited as it is the first time I'm making something that I'm sure they will actually use!
Im making a little pouch for my sister! It may turn out a bit awful though since it's my first! Thanks for the chance..
Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail dot com)
I am making a lot of the gifts that I am giving this year. My little niece will be getting an art smock and a crayon roll!
I'm making snoodies and tote bags for my MIL and sister. My mom I haven't a clue... give me ideas...
:)
carol
www.maplecreekracing.com/mcrblog
I'm making aprons for foodie friends! have a happy holiday! blessings xx
Beautiful ! Please enter my name in your giveaway .
I'm making the family matching flannel Christmas pj's.
we are going homemade for the holidays for the relatives. I have plans for sewing bags and baskets and filling them with kid-made ornaments and cookies. also the boys will make some beaded jewelry for their grandmothers. i home to make pajama pants for the boys. there aren't enough days in december.
I'm in love with making fabric ornaments right now.
I'm making four stockings (hopefully!)
I have stitched few Christmas cards & made some decorations :)
I'm making some cross-stitched ornaments and a shopping bag or two. :)
Beautiful! What a cool giveaway! We're having a handmade Christmas in our family, so we're making tons of things using lots of recycled fabrics and materials. My favorite so far is a cool drawstring skirt for my 11 yo out of a sweater with matching leg warmers!
I am making monogrammed sweatshirts for my whole extended family! Crazy, but every year my sister and I make thingd for the whole family ;)
I am making glittery gift tags for all of the presents.
Thank you for the contest!
I'm making a guitar bag from my daughter, capes for my boys and nephew and something for my husband....
i'm sewing new jammies for all my little ones.
I'm planning on making this cloth garland:
http://myinspiredheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/tis-season-for-tutorial.html
Beautiful journals - so inspiring! :0)
lots of tree ornaments this year, and crayon rolls for the littler ones in my life...lots of stuff, as usual! I love the journal, it's lovely
I made 3 rag quilts for my nieces... started in August... kinda now sick of rag quilts ;)
Beautiful journal!
I am making a variety of goods this year including a camera case, laptop bags and a quilt.
Good luck!
I'm making selvage ornaments that I've shown on my blog. Thanks for the great giveaway chance!
I am ATTEMPTING to make pot holders for all of the granparents with my daughters hand print on them. I am also making an Elvis rag quilt.
I'm making so much this holiday season: knitted socks, neck warmers, balaclavas, sewn dresses, and more! I love making one of a kind items for others.
I'm entering all the contests at SMS! What fun!
The main thing I am doing is calligraphying my christmas cards!
Thanks :)
I am crocheting pot holders and dishcloths. I am also making patchwork kitchen towels.
I'm making tiny gnomes :)
I'd love to win your journal!
I'm making a bunch of angels for friends and family this Christmas (you can see one on my blog if you like).
Thank you for the giveaway! :)
I'm making some Malabrigo ruffle scarves, bath bombs and salted caramels....and I'm tired. heeh.
I'm making bedside book and flashlight holders for the kiddos in my family
I'm making a quilt for my roommate. It has reproduction WPA posters.
Thank you for the chance at the giveaway and have a great holiday.
I just finished knitting a mini sweater ornament for my grandma. It has a large M on in, similar to the Weasley's sweaters in Harry Potter :).
Making fabric houses and stuffed bunnies to live in them for the kiddos...
Love your journal!
I'm making quilted wristwarmers! Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway!!!
I'm making all (6) of my nephews Capes!!
I'm in full on ornament mode. Your journal is stunning!
I'm embroidering all sorts of bags I'm making for different friends and family. I'm drooling over that journal!
Very beautiful! I'd love to get it !
I'm making a quilt for my mom, and bags for some cousins. And a stuffed puppy for my niece. Such fun!
I am making PJS, blankets, jewlery, and photo frames!!!
love love love the journal. just finished making ornaments to send to relatives in our first annual family handmade ornament swap.
I'm making all of my presents for my family by hand (I started two months ago...almost there!), including a blanket, an apron, two potholders, a cross-stitch, and a pillow!
an apron, tote bags, and tag blankets....and I only have 22 more days, yikes! :)
jodcoz(at)yahoo(dot)com
What a LOVELY journal! I'm making a magnetized fishing set for my toddler this Christmas...among other things...!
I've made an advent calender for my girls.
making lots of chef's aprons, hot pads and recipe cards for kids' teachers...and trying to use what I have on hand.
I'm up to my ears in Christmas Tree napkins ... which happens to also be my giveaway. Please enter me. thanks.
I have a few gifts in the works - felt food for my girls, potholders for my mom, and a quilt for my brother. Your journal is beautiful!
Amber
I plan to make a very cool mixed media canvas for my husband as a gift. And my cards, of course!
jinglesells at gmail dot com
I've been embroidery vintage patterns on dish towels, making notebook holders and still a few quilts on the list! Oy. Wish me luck! :)
Oh, wow. The hope of a handmade journal - be still, my heart (seriously!!).
I'm making most of my gifts this year, including quilts, knit hats/scarves, felted slippers and a cookbook of "mom's" recipes. (Why am I at the computer? I need to be crafting!!)
I am finishing up a quilt for my mother-in-laws best fried.
I am making sugar scrub, lip gloss and attempting to reupholster a chair for my mom.
I'm currently working on another crochet throw for Christmas.
I'd love to be in the drawing.
Love the journal! I'll be making some tablerunners for christmasgifts. Red and white checkerboard. I'll post about them, soon ; )
I am making tote bags to give as gifts.
I have gone nuts over ornaments this year! Love them!
I'm making a dress up box for my niece with a cape, a tutu, a veil, crown wand, etc.
I am making superhero capes for my 2 big kids and playsilks for the baby. Thank you for the giveaway! The book is lovely!
grokgrace(at)hotmail.com
I am making a tree skirt for myself, and apron for one niece, bean bags for another, a doll for a friend and various other things!! It's such a busy time of year!
I'm making lots of half-aprons with matching beaded serving pieces!
I love your handmade journal. This week I am making 3 angel costumes for our Christmas play.
I'm making matching pajamas for my daughters and nieces!
It's beautiful.
I'm making so many things, one is a little baby felt bear with a diaper for my little girl.
I made my daughter a quilt that I embroidered and hand quilted. I can't wait to give it to her.
That is just beautiful and so very generous.
I am planning to make dresses for my daughter's friends.
ragtrader3 at gmail dot com
Also check out my give-away. Thank you.
Oh, I've got so many plans. Still a few bags to get finished, a few bookmarks, two pen cases... So much stuff to do... ;)
love the journal. for the holidays, I am making my brothers hats and my mom a bag
I'm painting some small pictures for my closest friends :) spread the love around!
wow i love that jornal!! i am makin a clutch!
So nice! I am making all of my friend mini sewing kits in jelly jars with pincushions in the lids. Also, a quilt for my parents, because they deserve something special.
I'm making a table runner for myself and a tree skirt for my daughter. Love your journals
I'm making a patchworked Xmas tree with buttons for my mom (but don't tell her... it's a surprise until next Sunday!!). After that, I will be making some pouches for my sisters. It's all about family sewing!!
Thanks for this giveaway... The perfect occasion for me to start scrapbooking!! (Of course, if I win, and you're willing to ship to Barcelona, Spain!)
Contact: librosfera(at)gmail(dot)com
I've made coordinating aprons for my sister-in-law and my two little nieces.
I'm making aprons for the preschoolers I teach.
I'm making bags for many of my relatives
I've made over thirty handmade gifts for the holidays. Whew! Last thing was a pair of baby shoes, and next up is a baby wrap.
Oh, how gorgeous!
I'm making marble magnets and coasters this year :)
Well, I'll be baking a bunch (shortbread, Christmas cake, some candy too), but I'll also be knitting socks for my boyfriend :)
I'm making treats for friends! Great stuff! Enter me please!
mmhamblin(at)hotmaildotcom
I am making a couple of smocks for two cute little girls in our play group. My daughters will also be getting some!
What a lovely gift! I'm working today and then going to church this evening.
When I finally get to it I'm making a mini quilt with an appliqued melted snowman to represent just how damn hot it is at Christmas here :D
I'm making so many things ... yet to make are: catnip toys for my sister, t-shirt transfers for brother and cousin and brothers-in-law, christmas cards (yes, I know...), and a few cross-stitch cushions.
Thank you for this giveaway opportunity! Your journal is beautiful!
I made a lap quilt for my mother in law.
Cute!! Very useful giveaway. I'm knitting some fluffy scarves for my neighbor and family. Nice and relaxing...
I made an apron for my grandma...and boy was it a doozy.
We are making my mom's passed down for ages fudge....
your journal is sweet, thanks
A neck warmer for a friend at church who is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders this Christmas.
I'm knitting socks for my parents and baking for everyone.
cookies...lots and lots of cookies :)
ljs742(at)yahoo.com
I'm making felt food for my daughter:
http://thriftycraftmama.blogspot.com/2008/11/felt-food.html
I have made an knitted item for all of my immediate family. Mostly hats from "Last Minute Gifts".
My Hubby and I are making at least half of our gifts for the holidays. Right now we are quilting some placemat and table runner sets for his parents.
I'm making tons and tons of plush for everyone I know!
I'm crocheting scarves...
I'm making adorable dishtowels from the free pattern on ninimakes blog!!
Awesome journal! I'm makeing soap for most of my loved ones. In fact that's what I'm giving away on my blog too! http://handmadehomespun.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hosting!
I'm making dollies for the girl I nanny for
I am making some freezer paper stenciled t-shirts for my daycare kids.
I am making wool mittens for the family. I'd love to win the journal!
wow, way cool. I'm still deciding some of my gift projects, (I know, so late.) I am making a new apron for the holidays (though its not holiday themed.)
I'm making a tutu skirt for my niece.
We're making each others gifts this year - homemade stuffies, musical instrument covers, tabletop fountains and some steampunk ornaments. How's that for eclectic :-) Thanks for sharing in todays SMS giveaway.
I'm making lots of polymer clay ornaments.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
I am knitting hats for the guys in my office. Plus one for my fiance. Sign me up!
I'm making my puppy into a little elf for the family picture.
She's going to love it.
pretty!!!! I want to try sewing stocking sock for my kids.. thanks for the chance!
Oh what a wonderful little book! I am making a stripey patchwork quilted star for the top of my tree in aqua & white :o)
Laurraine - Canada
I made custom picture frames with fun photos for my sister and friends using blank acrylic blocks one normally uses for stamping. I admit the idea came from Archiver's because I'm not that creative though --;. My sister loved hers!
I love handmade goodies!
Hi there! I'm making hats, scarves and felted/embroidered ornaments - all crochet. LOVE the journal - so beautiful.
These are beautiful! I just finished a tree skirt from crazymomquilts for my mom..shh!
So cute, I'm in love with journals and would lovee this.
As for what I'm making this holiday? Nothing at the moment, but I'm hoping to put something together for my mom...but we'll see!!
-lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
Cookies *g*
I'm making a shoulder bag for each of my sisters!
I'm making 26x30 collages for my friends! and writing poems for my mom.
I am making quilted coasters and hopefully some homemade mulling spices to go along with them.
phinnland[at]gmail[dot]com
Yay! nice... I am making Christmas Stockings. Well trying too? Haha :)
Mel
I'm making some little fairy house tree ornaments.
I'm knitting boring old scarves :)
Great Giveaway! Nice to meet you! You can see my giveaway here:
http://aprylian.blogspot.com/
Apryl
I'm a baker and knitter so between the two, I've got lots to keep me busy until Christmas. Thanks for offering the beautiful journal in the giveaway!
I'm a novice, so I'm just working on knitting a blanket and sewing some ribbon on some burp cloths for my 5 month old little girl.
I am working on a doll quilt for my daughter.
Oh, I would love to have a handmade journal. I am making embroidered ornaments right now and scarves. -- Michele
I am making monogrammed pillows for my nieces. I am so excited about it.
I'm making tote bags for all the teachers, homemade bread for my neighbors and jewelry for my sisters-in-law. I'm sure there will be more projects undertaken in the coming weeks. Oh, and mittens too -- for me!
My Mom has requested handmade Christmas cards only, no gifts. At 70 she has all the "junk" she needs so I am planning a very special card.
Oh! That journal is lovely. I'm running out of pages in my current journal.
I'm not really crafty, but I do enjoy baking. My mom and friend and I are having a baking day once I go home from college. I'm in charge of making the toffee and sugar cookie cut outs with powdered sugar icing. I'm supposed make one other baked goodie, but I haven't decided what it will be yet.
I'm making lots of gifts this year, including altered composition books. I'd love to enter your contest. Thanks for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Kali
Love the journal! I'm making a tote bag for Christmas.
I am making rag quilts for my daughters. They are both twin-size quilts so my hand is wore out!
choosing words for that journal would be very hard.
Beautiful journal!
I've been making ornaments by trying to limit supplies to what I already have or recycling cardboard, aluminum, etc.
oh I am making sooooo much stuff. Too much really. Slippers, sketchbook covers, notecards...I just don't do much laundry or cleaning these days.
I am making a quilt for my daughter! Thanks for the giveaway.
I am making a blanket for my daughter.
I already made a housecoat for my mother and I'm going to make a teddy bear for my nephew.
I'm making homemade fudge for all my friends! Wrapped in adoable ribbon, whalah!
chanfamily at gmail dot com
I made slippers for my 2 yr old...very cute!
I love it! I'm making ornaments & bookmarks.
I have already made my Christmas cards, I am also ,aking some bread and seasoned butter once it gets closer to Christmas.
I am hoping to make a few rice bags, and maybe even cloth napkins. :) Please enter me! What a cute little book!
God Bless,
Miss Emily Rose
www.SimplyVintagegirl.com
I'm making a fabric house for my niece and barn for my son using this tutorial:
http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html
so cool!
visit me at bitsofsunshine.typepad.com
Quilts are perfect!
I'm working on some quilted stockings from www.ezquilt.com. If I have time, and enough fabric, I'll try to make a matching tree skirt.
i'm making a fabric chore chart for my daughters
I'm making an insulated lunch bag for my son. I got some old army camo fatigues that I'll fussy cut to use for the fabric.
please enter me in the drawing for the giveaway thanks
i am making my kiddos aprons for their play kitchen.
Wow, these are beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. I'm currently making three super hero capes for the three tiny super heros in my life (my three sons).
Less creative than previous years for me, but I'm making a mixed tape for my boyfriend.
eibelli(at)wellesley(dot)edu
Those printed cards are hella cool. Off to check your etsy shop.
Cheers,
Tracey
This would be absolutely lovely to win and I hope I do because I think would flip!
Thanks so much for the chance too!
e-mail: perfectpunkin@yahoo.com
I'm making lounge pants for my SIL.
That is a really nice giveaway.
I am making holiday aprons for 6 children (mine and my sister's children). Plus 4 aprons for the girls' dolls so they will all have on to wear when they bake Christmas cookies! izazbz at yahoo
Oh no, it's midnight--does your blog turn into a pumpkin (ha ha)? I'm trying to knit my husband a waistcoat, a bit beyond my usual rectangular knitting! Cheers!
Love the journal, love the cards!
I am making my three girls a doll, an altered suitcase, and a purse.
I am finishing up a quilt that I started for m daughter 2 years ago. Or hoping to finish it up in time... lol
Thanks for your generosity!
I'm making re-usable shopping bags out of thrifted pillowcases, and oh, it's fun.
Good luck for your holiday making...
i'm trying to sew all of my gifts. i've making aprons, skyline pillows, and coasters. :)
Hope I'm not too late! I have to admit that the title of your blog was so funny, it intrigued me to stop by. Glad I found you (via SMS) - I will enjoy looking around and seeing your linocuts and such.
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