Tuesday, November 03, 2009

5 Fab Tutorials from around the Crafty Web


All of my crafty friends and I have been getting ready for holiday shows. In fact, I'm going straight back to my studio to finish up my new line of Eco Journals right after this post! I just wanted to post some fabulous crafty tutorials I've found around the web this month:

1. Upcycled Tin Can Belt Buckle from adaptive reUse- (shown above) It's amazing what you can make from a tin can, and this tutorial is from a patent-pending design by Christine Terrell! Great website, very inspirational work, must bookmark.

2. Smooshy Stack Owl from Lolly Chops- Awesome fabric owls to use up scraps and dazzle your clothing!

3. Magnetic Notepad from Skip to My Lou- I'm addicted to buying these and I'll soon be addicted to making them too. Great gift potential as well!

4. Tubular T-shirt Scarves from College Fashion- I have a bunch of souvenir t-shirts that are perfect for this project.

5. Stylish Pen Case from Pink Penguin- This case looks so cute and it would be great project for using up scrap fabric. Very detailed photos, too.

Monday, November 02, 2009

November Giveaway: Win A Pen!

I'm giving away a FREE PEN, every month!

The winner of the October Giveaway can
choose any pen in my shop, MandiBeads!

This contest is open to international residents, as well!






Ways To enter the October Giveaway:

1. Leave a comment under this post and tell me about your favorite pen in my shop, or suggest a new design!
2. Subscribe to my newsletter (thru box at top right)

3. Tweet about this giveaway, and let me know about it in the comments
.

Please leave enough info so I can contact you if you win: email, etsy shop, twitter etc.


Each person can enter 3 times by doing each of the 3 ways described.


The winner will be announced December 1, 2009.

Congrats to Lisa for winning the October contest!
Peace & Love,
Mandi