{Giveaway} Dream Hand-Carved Stamp Set

I'm so excited to announce today's giveaway. I've been working with Claire, who blogs at Saraccino for the past two months. I love all of her stamp creations. Some of you might already be familiar with Claire's work. She is an active follower of Sew Woodsy and links up just about on a regular basis. We featured Claire's stamps back in the beginning of July. Please make sure you go to Claire's blog and check out all of her amazing work. She just doesn't create and carve her own stamps. Claire also makes jewelry.

I love the "hand made" stamp--heck I love all the stamps! 

Examples of the stamps in use! 

How awesome is this dragonfly stamp?

I love the "whimsical kitty cat". Part butterfly -- part cat! 

Requirement to enter for a chance to win a set of the "Dream" Hand-Carved Stamps please follow both Sew Woodsy and the Saraccino blog, and then leave 1 comment letting us know that you are following both blogs. *If you already follow one or both blogs you can still leave a comment telling me so. 

If you would like additional chances to win you can do the following: 

1. {1 entry} "Like" Sew Woodsy on Facebook and leave your name in a comment below.

2. {1 entry} Follow Sew Woodsy on Twitter and leave your twitter handle.

3. {1 entry per day} Tweet about this giveaway using the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post. "Enter for a chance to win a set of Hand-Carved Stamps from @SewWoodsy http://ow.ly/67pfL #Giveaway"  (*1 entry per day--must leave separate comment per day for each time tweeted). 

4. {1 entry} Click the "stumble" button at the top right corner of this giveaway post, and leave your name. 

5.{1 entry for subscribing 1 entry for verifying} Subscribe to Sew Woodsy via email and verify the subscription.

This giveaway is open to all bloggers--Claire will ship anywhere in the world! Each entry must have a separate comment to make all of your entries count. 

(If you already like Sew Woodsy on Facebook, Twitter, or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)

This contest will remain open until 11:59 pm EST on Thursday, August 25, 2011. 

The following day one winner will be chosen at random using random.org. 

Happy Blog-iversary + {Paint It Black} Giveaway!

Last August we published our first blog post on Sew Woodsy. We were celebrating our first anniversary in our home, and had completed multiple projects throughout the year. Being the photographer I am I would document projects here and there, and never really thought anything of it until one day I realized our projects were never ending. We were always going to be working on a home project, craft, DIY, woodworking, etc. I wanted a way to publicly document our projects to share with our family and friends. I brainstormed names with my two friends, Sarah and Christy, and after much debate and words thrown together, Sew Woodsy was born (well of course after discussing this with Mr. Woodsy). I had some experience with blogging, since I am the author of a cooking blog, Katie's Cucina, but hadn't really thought out an editorial calendar. I just knew I wouldn't post on Sew Woodsy half as often as I did on Katie's Cucina. I just couldn't imagine having the time. Low and behold, both sites are posted on almost as frequently as the other, and surprisingly, Sew Woodsy took off in its first year! I am proud to say that we have over 700 following us on feedburner and over 100,000 hits in our first year! Words cannot express my excitement, and although Mr. Woodsy doesn't always understand the blog language I speak (absolute unique visitors, bounce rate, referring sites, etc) he is also very proud, and at times can ramble off a few statistics. This blog has kept us motivated to work on home projects during times when all we wanted to do was crawl into bed and rest. Sew Woodsy has given me more drive to be creative, and has taught me over the year what its like to build a brand. I'm excited to see what this next year will bring us, and can't wait to announce some pretty BIG things that we have in the works.

Last October the fine people at Simply Spray contacted me and asked if they could send me some product to test out and give away on our blog. I agreed, and if you remember, we gave away some Spray Blood last October to mark Halloween. I've held on to the Paint It Black for way too long now, and to thank all of our loyal followers on making Sew Woodsy successful we are giving away not one but two cans of Paint It Black from Simply Spray!

2 lucky followers will win a can each of Paint It Black! 

Mr. Woodsy wears his croakies (they hold his sunglasses) every single day of the year. He typically goes through a new pair every few months because they fade so quickly. We tested Paint It Black on his croakies... 

I painted one side, and you can see the difference already.

Here are the new and improved croakies for Mr. Woodsy's glasses.

Mr. Woodsy patiently modeling his croakies.

To enter for a chance to win Paint It Black please answer one simple question: 

What would you paint black if you won this prize? 

If you would like additional chances to win you can do the following: 

1. {1 entry} "Like" Sew Woodsy on Facebook and leave your name in a comment below.

2. {1 entry} Follow Sew Woodsy on Twitter and leave your twitter handle.

3. {1 entry per day} Tweet about this giveaway using the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.

4. "Enter for a chance to win 1 can of Paint It Black via @SimplySpray and @SewWoodsy #Giveaway http://ow.ly/5RYnW " (*1 entry per day--must leave separate comment per day for each time tweeted). 

5. {1 entry} Click the "stumble" button at the top right corner of this giveaway post, and leave your name. 

6.{1 entry for subscribing 1 entry for verifying} Subscribe to Sew Woodsy via email and verify the subscription.

7. {1 entry} Follow Simply Spray on Twitter and leave your twitter handle. 

8. {1 entry} ‘Like’ Simply Spray on Facebook and leave your name. 

This giveaway is open to United States residents only. Each entry must have a separate comment to make all of your entries count. 

(If you already like Sew Woodsy on Facebook, Twitter, or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)

This contest will remain open until 11:59 pm EST on Saturday, August 6, 2011. 

The following day one winner will be chosen at random using random.org. 

Yards and Yards PDF Pattern {Giveaway}

I was so excited when Anna from Yards and Yards agreed to do a giveaway to mark our 500th follower! Let me tell you a little bit about Anna, she has a blog and an Etsy shop where she designs PDF patterns for bags, bunting flags, quilts, and even stockings! Here are a few examples of the patterns she has available at her Etsy shop. 

Anna has agreed to giveaway not one but two patterns to two lucky readers! 

All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me 

what pattern you'd choose from Anna's shop?

If you would like additional chances to win you can do the following: 

1. {1 entry} Follow Yards and Yards on Google Friend Connect.

2. {1 entry}  Follow Sew Woodsy on Google Friend Connect.

3. {1 entry} "Like" Yards and Yards and leave your name in a comment below.
4. {1 entry} "Like" Sew Woodsy and leave your name in a comment below.

5. {1 entry} Click the "stumble" button at the top right corner of Sew Woodsy's blog, and leave your name. 

6. {1 entry for subscribing 1 entry for verifying} Subscribe to Sew Woodsy via email and verify the subscription.

7. {1 entry} Follow Sew Woodsy on Twitter and leave your twitter handle.

8. {1 entry per day} Tweet about this giveaway using the sample tweet below or the tweet button at the bottom of this post.

"Enter for a chance to win a PDF pattern from Yards and Yards at @SewWoodsy http://ow.ly/5Fdrx #Giveaway" (*1 entry per day--must leave separate comment per day for each time tweeted).

This giveaway is open to everyone who has an email address where the pattern will be emailed too! Each entry must have a separate comment to make all of your entries count. (If you already likeYards and Yards and/or Sew Woodsy on Facebook, Twitter, or subscribe via email, just leave a comment saying so.)

This contest will remain open until 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, July 17, 2011. The following day two winners will be chosen at random using random.org. 

{Giveaway} SINGER® Sewing Prize Pack

This past weekend I had a SINGER® Sew Very Easy House Party™. I mentioned yesterday because we had a low turn out that my readers are in luck. I am putting together an awesome goodie bag to giveaway to one lucky reader! In the goodie bag will contain one of each of the patterns pictured, some thread, and some awesome coupons! 

Here is a closer look at the patterns! 

Ok, so here is how you can enter. 

Leave one comment below telling me about your favorite sewing project. 

*For additional entries you can "Like" us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter. {Please make sure that you leave individual comments for each of the 3 options and if you already follow us on Facebook & Twitter let us know... that counts as an entry!}

That means you get 3 chances to win this awesome sewing prize pack! 

This contest will close next Wednesday, May 18th at 11:59 am and is open to only United States residents. One person will be drawn at random using random.org. To qualify you must be following Sew Woodsy's blog. 

**Because Blogger was down for a few days I've extended the contest until the 18th! 

Christmas Magnets {Mini Tutorial} + Giveaway

Remember, a few months back when I posted about the skeleton magnets I made? They were such a huge hit and yet so simple to make! I decided I would make some Christmas magnets. I decided to try and make them a little different this time since I received some very valuable feedback from a 10 year old who made them. Because of her fabulous feedback I felt the need to revamp my tutorial instructions! 

Supplies needed:

-glass stones (large bag for $1 at the dollar store)

-magnets (18 round magnetic buttons w/ adhesive backing for $2 at walmart)

-Christmas scrapbook paper 

-foam brush (used) 

- Paper Mod Podge ($10)

-scissors

 The 10 year old suggested I apply mod podge directly on to the paper and stone--then press the stone on to the paper, let it semi-dry and then begin to cut out. I tried this method this time around and it was ten times faster! This is the way to go! 

You'll want to apply a dab of Mod Podge on to the paper area of your choice. Then lightly coat the back of the glass stone. Place the glass stone on the paper and push down firmly, so that all the excess mod podge goes to the outside of the paper (look at the front of the stone you'll see the glue move to the outside). Once the glue is semi-dried start cutting around the paper. You will most likely get some Mod Podge on your scissors. Don't fret--just wash it off as soon as you are done working on the project!  Place a little bit of Mod Podge on your finger and pat the glue around the edge of the paper. Repeat this step until all of your stones are complete. Once they have dried {about 30 minutes} you can place your magnetic button on the back of the paper stone!

Here is what I like to call my Winter Wonderland magnet set.

Here is my Santa magnet set!

Here are all three sets together; 

Winter Wonderland, Ho Ho Ho, and Santa magnet sets! 

I'm feeling very generous today, and would like to giveaway one set of Christmas magnets! 

Just tell me which set is your favorite by leaving a comment below. One entry per follower (you must be a follower of the blog to participate). I will draw one person at random to win the set of there choice.  Contest ends on Sunday, December 5th at 11:59 pm. Winner will be announced Monday, December 6th.  

This giveaway is now CLOSED.

Disclaimer: I classified this as a $1 project because you won't use all the materials purchased. Since the $1 bag of glass stones contained about 50 stones: the cost per stone is 2 cents. You are only using but maybe a teaspoon of mod podge. The foam brush is one that I reuse time and time again. I already owned the scrapbook paper. 18 magnets come in a pack for $2, so that breaks down to .11 cents per magnet backing. Depending on how many magnets you make will depend on how much your project will cost. 

What's Up Wednesdays {Link Party} & Timber Green Woods Giveaway!!!

I'm very excited to host such an awesome giveaway this week! This should start to get everyone in the holiday spirit! Timber Green Woods is offering one lucky follower a set of Mini Snowflake Wooden Ornaments (5) 
($16 value including shipping)!

 
*Photo provided by Timber Green Woods*

Make sure you check out Timber Green Woods on et etsy sy! 

Need to buy a gift for your child's favorite teacher? What about your next door neighbor? What about sprucing up your own Christmas tree? Why not purchase unique and handcrafted wooden ornaments! They sell more than just ornaments, too. Earrings, keepsake boxes, and votive candle holders are just a few of the other items on there etsy shop! 


Want to learn more about  Timber Green Woods? 
Read below OR go to there site and check them out! 

"Timber Green Woods is a line of products created by a group of three artists who are working together with sustainably harvested Wisconsin woods. The trees are selectively harvested around the Spring Green area where most of the wood goes into flooring. Extra pieces are then used by the Timber Green Woods artists to create a variety of items that make up our product line. Contributing artist to Timber Green Woods include: Shawn Olmstead, Matt Van Susteren and Amie Elizabeth."

How to enter? *Multiple Ways*
*Open to United States residents only*

1. Link up a project and leave a comment that you linked up.

2. Follow Sew Woodsy on facebook and leave a comment that you are now following. *If you are currently following let us know too!

3. Follow Sew Woodsy on twitter and leave a comment that you are now following. *If you are currently following let us know too!

4. Become a new follower of the blog and leave a comment. *If you are currently following let us know too!

Ok, so the key is LEAVING A COMMENT. That's the way I will be running this giveaway via random.org. This giveaway will end on Thursday, November 18th at 11:59pm and one winner at random will be selected and announced the following day! 

Rules for the link party: 

-Please make sure your following me (I'll follow you back as long as you leave me a comment telling me that your a new follower)!

-PLEASE display our party button either on your home page or on your post. 

-Make sure your link is to your specific post and not your main URL & add a short description.

-Please try to view and/or follow at least two other participants. 

-You can enter as many craft projects as you'd like (just leave ONE comment below for the giveaway.

-No advertising please (that means etsy). 

-Entering into this party gives me the rights to blog about and feature your blog post. 

Jolee's Jewel-It-Yourself "Lunch" Party & Giveaway

If you follow Katie's Cucina you would be oh-so familiar with the concept of House Party. If you aren't familiar I suggest you go check it out! HouseParty.com host a variety of house parties from food, to travel, to crafts and everything in between. This was my 6th house party I've hosted this year! When Mr. Woodsy found out I got accepted to throw yet another house party he told me that I was not aloud to have it at our house until the office project was complete. With that being said I had to get creative. I thought about all the people I would invite, and since I was only receiving a limited number of bracelet sets I knew my invite would be small anyways. I figured the best place to have my house party and not disrupt work on the office was to have it at work. Almost all the ladies in my department like to craft, and since we held a crafting lunch last month I figured we would do it again.

When I sent the "meeting invitation" at work, all the ladies were beyond excited! None of us--including me had ever made jewelry before (well one person, but it was a very long time ago). I watched the video Jolee's Jewel put on you tube multiple times and even wrote down the directions. The bracelets were so easy to make, and now I guess I'll have a new hobby to take up (not what Mr. Woodsy wants to here)! 

As soon as I got the box in I had to open it up to see all the fun goodies I received!

Look at all the goods!!!

I asked all my co-workers to bring there lunch, and I reserved a conference room where we could all eat lunch and craft! Everyone who attended had a blast! 

I asked everyone who was attending to watch the bracelet making tutorial, so they would have a better idea of how to create there bracelets (although I still walked everyone through)! 

Jolee's Bracelet Video Tutorial

Christy modeling her bracelet!

Rachel & Kristi showing off there bracelets!

Cecili showing of her green gems!

Annika and I showing off our works of art! 

"bracelet power, unite!" 

Because I have three bracelet sets leftover, I am going to give them away to 3 of my lucky readers, and you have up to 3 ways to enter for a chance to win a bracelet prize pack! 

1. Leave a comment telling us that your following the blog (new or current follower)!

2. Follow Sew Woodsy on facebook and leave a comment letting us know! 

(If you already follow us, leave a comment letting us know!)

3. Follow Sew Woodsy on twitter and leave a comment letting us know! 

(If you already follow us, leave a comment letting us know!)

The key here is to leave a comment. That's the way I will be picking 3 lucky winners using random.org. Contest closes Tuesday, November 16th at noon (EST). 

Halloween Edition of Whats Up Wednesdays {Link Party} & Giveaway!

You all know what to do... it's that time of the week again when you can link up your latest and great Halloween craft projects you've been working on!  At first I did not have a giveaway for this link party, but I got this fabulous box in the mail today, and it contained all sorts of goodies from Simply Spray Fabric Paints! Most importantly, it ties into the Halloween theme for this week. I received a few cans of (fake) Spray Blood!!! 


I will pick the top 5 projects, and each of those entries will win a bottle of spray blood! 
AND... 
You can enter in projects that you've already entered in before since the theme is HALLOWEEN craft projects! 


If your not familiar with (fake) Spray Blood I highly suggest you go visit there website! Here are a few great examples of what you can to do with Spray Blood. 

*Picture taken from Spray Blood website*

You can decorate your table scape with Spray Blood! 

*Picture taken from Spray Blood website*

You can use it to create gory costumes with a realistic "blood splatter" look! 

Don't fret if you don't win--you can purchase spray blood at most Halloween stores, Walgreens, Michael's, JoAnn Fabric, and AC Moore.

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Rules: 
-Please make sure your following me (I'll follow you back as long as you leave me a comment telling me that your a new follower)!
-PLEASE display our party button either on your home page or on your post. 
-Make sure your link is to your specific post and not your main URL &  add a short description.
-Please try to view and/or follow at least two other participants. 
-You can enter as many craft projects as you'd like.
-You can link up past Halloween projects that you linked up last week since this is a specific theme! 
-No advertising please (that means etsy).
-Entering into this party gives me the rights to blog about and feature your blog post.