GIVEAWAY: 3 Copies of Craft-A-Day

Think crafting is only for experienced folks with special skills, fancy tools, and plenty of free time? Come on. We all know that isn't true. Craft-a-Day, Quirk Books' latest crafting book, offers 365 (you heard me) simple and unique projects that casual crafters and everyday people will find easy and fun to make, all year long.

This colorful hardback collection of crafty goodness is full of easy-to-follow instructions that are accompanied by handy patterns and over 400 photographs. Author Sarah Goldschadt organized the projects into playful weekly themes, ranging from holidays and seasons to animals and shapes. Weekly themes include Ladybug Week (make ladybug pins!), Owl Week (learn how to make adorable stuffed owlies!), Cloud Week (make a cloud stencil notebook!), and more. Best of all, there's a Gnome Week early on that includes instructions for creating a gnome card, cupcake topper, and more.

I think the most important thing to know about Craft-A-Day is that the instructions are simple & the supplies are minimal, making it perfect for beginners & kids. BUT...the projects can easily be kicked up a notch by advanced crafters adding their own spin. Craft-A-Day makes a great gift for yourself and others because it will entertain you all year long & it will definitely kick-start your creativity!

Craft-A-Day

I had the opportunity to ask Sarah a few questions & her responses are below. Visit her website for craft projects & other tidbits, as well as her Facebook page. And, be sure to visit Quirk Books' site to download 6 EXCLUSIVE BONUS PROJECTS by Sarah! (above photo from Sarah's blog)

1. Please give us a short background description of yourself. I was born in Denmark, grew up in Minnesota, attended college and started my graphic design career in Iowa. Seven years ago I found my way to New York and currently live in a 5th floor walk-up studio in Hells Kitchen. I've worked in magazine publishing for 10 years and I'm currently a freelancer. I float around to different offices and work for various (print and digital) magazines during the day, but I try and take as much time off to travel between gigs. (photo by Tanveer Badal, from Sarah's website)

What inspired you to write Craft-A-Day? Margaret McGuire, an editor at Quirk Books approached me with the title (I was a contributing crafter for Microcrafts and Witch Craft) and we brainstormed various ways a craft a day could be done. I thought breaking down the projects based on weekly themes was more manageable and once you had the supplies it would be easy to make more projects.

What is your absolute favorite craft from the book? It's hard for me to choose! Some days I really love Whale week. Other days it's Gnome week. But I think my standard favorite is Owl Week.

Any other craft books or projects for us to look forward to in the near future? I'm slowly updating my blog with new projects and editing photos from my Bangladesh/Laos/Thailand trip in February. Since I work in an office during the day, my biggest obstacle is finding the time to make all the projects that constantly swim in my head. Someday I also hope to design my own craft app or digital magazine for the iPad.

What does handmade mean to you? To me handmade is the art of creating a project from start to finish with your hands.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Megan, Trishden & Wendy! ***

PRIZES: Three lucky winners will receive a copy of Craft-a-Day! Continental US only, please.

TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post noting whether you would happily keep the book for yourself or if you have someone in mind who would love to receive it as a gift.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Share this giveaway at least one way - on Facebook, your blog or website, Twitter, etc. - and leave a comment on this post noting you have done so. Thank  you!

ENDS: 9pm CST, Wednesday, October 10th.

100 comments:

Karen said... 1

I would keep the book for myself -I'm so selfish...ugh! I love craft books....cain't help it!

Jen said... 2

I would keep it for myself. If I love it, I am sure to buy one for friends. The holidays are so close! :D

Unknown said... 3

i will read it, make all the things i think are so adorable, and then pass it to another crafty friend

Vanessa said... 4

This is awesomeness!! I would keep it for myself. Me & my girls love getting crafty this would keep us busy.

Unknown said... 5

i also shared on facebook

Unknown said... 6

I would love this book for a gift for my mom!

Vanessa said... 7

shared on Facebook

Unknown said... 8

I shared this wonderful giveaway on Facebook! Jaimie Lynn

taniamc said... 9

It would absolutely be mine. :)

taniamc said... 10

Tweeted the giveaway too!
http://twitter.com/dfwcraftshows/status/250996932292521984

Julia said... 11

I would keep the book through the holiday season so that I could use it for guidance in making ornaments. Then, I would give it to my craft pal, Christine, of whom I've been the beneficiary of many crafts.

Julia said... 12

I've shared on Facebook!

Daphne said... 13

I'd love to win! I'd keep it for myself and have my friends over for crafty fun!

Daphne said... 14

I shared on Facebook!

Ginger said... 15

I would soooo keep it, but since mom's an art teacher, I'd at least share it!

Anonymous said... 16

I would cheerfully keep it for myself, but I would happily loan it out to friends, and joyfully share it with colleagues - I work in a preschool special ed program.

Anonymous said... 17

I would give ti to my wife. She is a new art teacher and is always looking for inspiration and new ideas.

Unknown said... 18

I would definitely keep it for myself!!!!

Jingle said... 19

That's a tricky question! I'd be tempted to keep it, but my cousin might really enjoy this one!

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Anonymous said... 20

I would keep it!

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Katie Trenerowski said... 21

I used to be a crafty person, until I met my sister-in-law. She is way more crafty than me... and therefore, I would give this book to her as a gift if I won!
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Unknown said... 22

I LOVE crafts, so I'd keep this book :)

Tracie Brown said... 23

I would keep it for myself, but share with others :) Tburchar(at)yahoo.com

Serena said... 24

I would have to keep it for myself, but I would definitely make things from the book to gift to others.

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eclairre said... 25

I'd give it to my mom. She loves crafts. eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com

Marija said... 26

I would happily keep this for myself but would love to complete the projects with others!

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logansmommy0611 said... 27

I would keep it for myself but let others borrow it (:

Katy said... 28

I think I would keep it for myself. I have three children whom I homeschool. This would be really a lot of fun for us to do! :o) I would also share the book with my sister when her children are a little bigger! :)

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Katy said... 29

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/KatyLMA/status/251599801618161664

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Anika said... 30

I would love to keep it to craft with my friends :-)

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Bluehair said... 31

I would keep this awesome book so I could share ideas and projects with my classroom and art club!!

Bluehair said... 32

I shared this on my facebook page!

Unknown said... 33

Oh this book will be mine of course what a treasure to keep for ever and make some gifts!

saraj said... 34

This book is amazing and Sah-rah's work is amazing. I can't wait to have this book to do the crafts with my son.

Jacquelyn said... 35

I would probably keep the book for a while and try the crafts that look interesting to me, then I would pass it on to one of my friends:)

Jacquelyn said... 36

Shared your giveaway on Twitter!

anita b. said... 37

I would love to keep this for myself! I am not good at crafting and now that I'm laid off this would keep me from going stir crazy
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Unknown said... 38

I would definitely keep this! I work for an after school program and this would be perfect for our kids!

Unknown said... 39

I posted this on Facebook also!

Wendy ArtsyChaos said... 40

I love crafts! I would keep it and share with my mom and sister.
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Wendy ArtsyChaos said... 41

Shared on twitter:
https://twitter.com/ArtsyChaos/status/251789553768206337
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Jenny said... 42

I would keep it for myself. I love craft books!

Melissa said... 43

I would keep the book for myself! hehe, but I would share it with friends and let them borrow it if they PROMISED to return it.

<3 Melissa
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beyond said... 44

i would probably keep this one for myself...
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KarenZ said... 45

I would keep it for myself ^^
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trishden said... 46

Hello, I'm the crafter in the family so I would keep this for myself. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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trishden said... 47

I tweeted on Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/trishden/status/251888815810166784

Thanks!
@trishden

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Emily F said... 48

I'm craft obsessed and would love the book for myself, but I might let some friends borrow it.

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Unknown said... 49

I would definitely keep it for myself. If I love it then I would buy copies as gifts for christmas :)
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Michelle said... 50

I would probably keep it for myself, but it sure would make a great gift. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Michelle said... 51

Shared on twitter: http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/252264486482878464

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Anushka said... 52

The thought of giving away such a wonderful present such as this? Oh no! This crafty (get it, get it? ;D), hands-on loving person definitely intends to keep it for herself. .. I can just see myself getting all giddy and excited about the Owl Week crafts!

Anushka said... 53

Just shared this on my twitter (https://twitter.com/Cycadophyta9) as well. My "virgin" tweet, that too!

Megan C said... 54

My aunt and I get together at least once a week to do crafts of all kinds. I would share the books with her.

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Megan C said... 55

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/magspie0/status/252394800983207936

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Unknown said... 56

How fun! I would definitely keep this gem for myself.

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Unknown said... 57

And I tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/cloverpeach/status/252569216002174977

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Jenna@CallHerHappy said... 58

i would share with my mom :)

gail said... 59

i would keep it
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Erin said... 60

I would keep it at home, but it would be my girls who made the best use of it!

Karen Sans said... 61

I would love to gift this book to my sister.

Shooting Stars Mag said... 62

I would probably keep this as I love to craft!

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Tana said... 63

I'd keep it for myself, and when I thought I was done with it I'd make sure to pass it on to another craft lover.

Mary Mac said... 64

I would have to keep this wonderful book for myself.

Michelle Frame said... 65

I would give this to my best friend who would make some of the things in it for me!
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Ashley said... 66

I would keep the book for myself.

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Mandy said... 67

I'd keep the book and share it with the kids I babysit. I think it would be fun. :)

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Mandy said... 68

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/aandj8804/status/253830838230331394

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Nia said... 69

I would use it first and then pass it along to my sister. I am new to crafting and would love to try this book. My sister is a mother and loves crafting with her daughter so I know they would love it.

TopHat said... 70

I would keep it for myself! It looks too fun to let go!

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Unknown said... 71

YES! I would absolutely REVEL in the inspiration this lovely book is sure to provide. I'd have to keep it so I can make cool gifts for my family and friends. I shared on Facebook! Thanks for the opportunity!!

Unknown said... 72

I would keep the book. I LOVE to craft!

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Unknown said... 73

I shared on twitter about this giveaway!

https://twitter.com/hockeyheaven7/status/254579641703079936

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MaMa said... 74

I would have to keep it because I'm a crafter...but I would share!
Lisa
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MaMa said... 75

I tweeted this lovely giveaway here https://twitter.com/Mistyfuji/status/254692307985629184

Dawn said... 76

I'd keep it
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puffpastryshop said... 77

I'd keep it for myself. Addicted to crafting!
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mightymouse75 said... 78

I'd use the book to make goodies for friends!

Unknown said... 79

I'd keep the book for myself =) selfish selfish lol

Unknown said... 80

retweeted here
https://twitter.com/MsMunster99/status/255059607985217536

Unknown said... 81

I would share it with my roommate, then give it to my mother :)

Kathy Davis said... 82

I love to sew and make crafts so I would keep the book for myself but giveaway the items I make from it.
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net

nicole said... 83

I would keep it!!

Mollie said... 84

It would be mine! All mine! Except, not really, because I am part of a big crafty family, so I'd be sharing with my mom and sisters...

This really looks soooo good, and whether I win or not, I'll be adding it to my collection. Thanks for the recommendation!

Mollie said... 85

Tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/molliejohanson/status/255373504562737155

Donaville said... 86

I would keep the book for myself — I'm always on the lookout for fun crafts to involve my kiddos with :)

Anonymous said... 87

Duh, keep it for myself!

Anonymous said... 88

I tweeted it! https://twitter.com/RCHOTX/status/255509163608768513

Nicky Wilhoit said... 89

Would definitely be keeping it for myself!

Nicky Wilhoit said... 90

Tweeted, too


twitter.com/SnarkyPie/statuses/255559595295125504

Mommy T said... 91

I would keep it for myself, but gift the results! :)

M.j. said... 92

I would want to keep it for myself since I am the crafter in the family....ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.

M.j. said... 93

I tweeted here.....https://twitter.com/ciaomjc/status/255844884152451073....ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.

Anonymous said... 94

I love arts and crafts and would definitely keep this for myself! :) My family would def. appreciate a few cute little craft items :)

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Anonymous said... 95

I would be keeping it for myself and the little one ;-)
Thanks
Nicole Dunlop
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KoreenaKoreena said... 96

Wow! I almost missed this contest! The book would me mine, all mine :) All of the cute things I made would likely be gifts though...

Koreen.

Sam Stamp said... 97

I'd keep it for myself but share it with my friends!

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Sam Stamp said... 98

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Sharon said... 99

I'd keep it for myself -- but share it by doing some hands on events

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