Coloring For All Seasons - Spring

Coloring books, specifically adult coloring books, are currently all the rage. I was browsing the book section at a big box store the other day & there was a massive section full of very nice coloring books with various themes. If you search online, you will find tons of free coloring pages. However, if you don't have access to a printer or want a unique gift for someone, a coloring book is the way to go.

I recently received Coloring For All Seasons - Spring, a beautiful coloring book from Greenleaf Book Group, for review. It is a wonderful book full of magical Spring illustrations perfect for celebrating the season of rebirth. There are many claims that coloring is a wonderful way to relax & unwind. According to the book's description on Amazon, by concentrating on specific patterns and hues, coloring can unlock creative potential and help alleviate stress. Sounds good to me...and it's a lot cheaper than therapy! So grab a copy so you too can ‪#‎ColorAndChill‬

GIVEAWAY: BraveMouse Books

BraveMouse Books is a small book publisher that creates magical books that children AND adults will love! These terrific readers are all available in English, with some available in Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, and Portugese. It is fascinating to see how the lovable creatures featured in the books are created by hand. The video below shows how children's book author & illustrator Molly Coxe creates a character & then shoots photos of miniature sets as she works on Wet Hen: A Short Vowel Adventure.

I am in awe of Molly's talent in creating these stories & characters, including Benjamin Middlemouse, Sir Pouncealot, and Posie Pantrymouse. These fun adventures are sure to hold the attention of the little ones while entertaining the ones reading the stories to them. Another great thing about these early readers is that the phonics focus is designed to help beginning readers build skills & confidence. Rat Attack highlights the “short a” sound and Princess Pig is filled with “short i’s”.

One of the missions of BraveMouse Books is to encourage children to see themselves as creators, and to help them share that creativity with others. This is so perfectly in line with what we at Funky Finds believe that it's as if a partnership between us was inevitable! The BraveMouse Books website includes a blog full of great information, as well as a great project showing how to make your own mouse. This page features a printable and video instructions for creating mouse heroes (or villains) using simple household items.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Judy Hunting! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive copies of the two new Short Vowel Adventures, Rat Attack and Princess Pig, as well as Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue, a hardcover picture book that won the Nautilus Award and is full of handmade mice & one handmade cat.

TO ENTER: Like BraveMouse Books on Facebook and leave a comment noting you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Share this giveaway on Facebook or another social media site, then leave a comment noting that you shared.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Leave a comment noting why you would love to win these fabulous books!

Giveaway ends at 6pm CST, Wednesday, November 19th, 2014.

GIVEAWAY: Kellie Stamps

Established in 2012, Kellie Stamps features original stamp designs created by Australian-based designer Kellie Winnell. Offering clear and wood-mounted stamps, Kellie Stamps is a great source for creatives who enjoy a wide range of crafts. Kellie's blog is a great source for inspiration & a wonderful way to learn about new designs she is offering. The Cheer clear stamp set (pictured) is perfect for creating holiday cards or documenting all your holiday happenings, as is the Joy clear stamp set.

Follow Kellie on the following sites to learn of new products & more! Facebook • Pinterest • Instagram • Blog

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Susan Dougill ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a collection of retired stamps from Kellie Stamps (pictured above).

TO ENTER: Like Kellie's Facebook page and leave a comment noting you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Share this giveaway on Facebook or another social media site, then leave a comment noting that you shared.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Leave a comment noting your favorite type of craft to participate in (ie: scrapbooking, card making, etc.)!

Giveaway ends at 6pm CST, Saturday, November 8th, 2014.

GIVEAWAY: The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate

In January 2012, I met a new-to-me author named Lisa Wingate at an author event in Jefferson, Texas. She was very nice, friendly & approachable - and interested in learning more about Funky Finds. That always makes people instantly awesome in my book! I purchased her book Dandelion Summer & instantly became a fan. I continued reading her books & have loved each one that I've read.

Based in Waco, Texas, Lisa writes great book after great book. This year alone, The Prayer Box, one of my absolute favorites, has been shortlisted for several book awards AND she recently signed a film option on one of her books!

This summer I was fortunate enough to be part of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Book. Readers throughout the country were assigned to a circle and, at a designated time, received one of twenty advanced copies of The Story Keeper, Lisa's newest book. We were to read the book within a two week period & write our comments in the book as we went along. I have never written in a book as I read, but it was a great experience! I loved reading the other readers' comments & including my thoughts.

Here's a quick synopsis of The Story Keeper: When successful New York editor Jen Gibbs discovers a decaying slush-pile manuscript on her desk, she has no idea that the story of Sarra, a young mixed-race woman trapped in Appalachia at the turn of the twentieth century, will both take her on a journey and change her forever. Happy with her life in the city, and at the top of her career with a new job at Vida House Publishing, Jen has left her Appalachian past and twisted family ties far behind. But the search for the rest of the manuscript, and Jen's suspicions about the identity of its unnamed author, will draw her into a mystery that leads back to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains . . . and quite possibly through the doors she thought she had closed forever.

This book is a wonderful tale of guilt, healing, dealing with the past & moving forward that gripped me from the start. I did not want the book to end because I enjoyed it so much! I highly recommend this fantastic tale to anyone & everyone. And I am pleased to announce that one lucky reader will receive a free signed copy of The Story Keeper!!!

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Vera Godley! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of The Story Keeper.

TO ENTER: Like Lisa Wingate's Author Page on Facebook & leave a comment noting that you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Subscribe to Lisa Wingate's email newsletter & leave a comment noting that you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Follow Lisa Wingate on Pinterest, then leave a comment noting that you have done so.

 

Giveaway ends at 6pm CDT, Friday, September 12th, 2014.

GIVEAWAY: Claudine Hellmuth Printables

When I entered the wonderful world of blogging eight years ago, one of the first artists I connected with online was the talented Claudine Hellmuth. I have been a fan of her whimsical artwork & illustrations since first discovering her work. As noted on Claudine's website, she combines her drawings with happy patterns to create retro-whimsical artworks. Her unique work has been featured on Martha Stewart's show Martha, the Home Shopping Network, HGTV, and more. She has also published a number of creative books & DVDs, as well as her own line of craft supplies!

Claudine started out creating unique paper dolls & artwork featuring photographs that were then illustrated to depict fun & funky scenes. As with most artists, Claudine's work has evolved over the years & she recently began offering custom-designed printables that can be downloaded instantly. The printable artwork is designed in such a way that you can cut them out & easily turn them into three dimensional gift card holders, gift boxes, party favor boxes & more!

The best part is that you can create something totally unique without having to leave your home! I absolutely love the retro cassette tape gift card holder and the retro oven treat box is adorable! Another favorite of mine is the retro camper available in yellow, blue, green and pink. Each kit includes written instructions, as well as links to how-to videos with handy assembly tips & ideas making the creative process painless!

SPECIAL OFFER: Enter code FUNKYFINDS to receive 10% off your entire order!

*** GIVEAWAY ***

PRIZE: Three winners will be chosen and awarded one of the following downloads FREE of charge:
ice cream truck, retro camper, and retro oven.

TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this blog post noting one of your favorite items from Claudine's Etsy shop.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Like Claudine on Facebook & leave a comment noting that you have done so.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Subscribe to Claudine's newsletter, then leave a comment noting that you have done so. Subscribers receive FREE party printables and are the first to know when new items are added to her shop!

ENDS: Giveaway ends at 6pm CDT, Tuesday, JULY 8th, 2014.

Funky Finds Event Sponsors

 We are so lucky to work with the following businesses that have generously supported & are sponsoring our upcoming event, the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience!

Quackerbox Creations, Ltd. screen prints t-shirts & other promotional items. They have been the best & most reliable screen printers we've ever worked with. They have great prices, great service & great quality! Quackerbox generously donates event tees to each of our event vendors. They also donate the printing on additional t-shirts that we sell at the event to raise money for The Humane Society of North Texas. Check out their Facebook page for samples of their awesome work. (photo: Spring event tee printed by Quackerbox)

Creative Collective Fort Worth is basically a year-round Funky Finds! You walk into the Creative Collective store to find hundreds of hand-crafted & vintage items from various artists, crafters, designers & pickers. They are currently in the process of renovating their new space that will feature 18,000 square feet of collaborative co-op space providing micro boutique, co-working and co-business opportunities. If you are interested in selling your wares at Creative Collective, you can submit a vendor application online. Visit their Facebook page for current updates.

Walking into The Artful Bead stores is like walking into Heaven for those who love to make jewelry! With locations in Fort Worth and Carrollton, Texas, The Artful Bead offers a one-stop shopping destination for jewelry making supplies including quality beads, wire, chain, findings, and tools. Each store also offers a wide variety of classes almost every day for every skill level. Their staff is amongst the best, both friendly AND knowledgeable, so stop in asap!!! Visit their Facebook page for more info & photos.

Tea in Texas Magazine is a truly unique publication. Billed as a cultural travel publication designed to enhance the enjoyment of unique travel & fine living in the Lone Star State, Tea in Texas offers information regarding tea, craft events, and travel information. I always look forward to reading about the featured destination in the bi-monthly magazine. You can view their latest issue (Sept/Oct '13) online. This issue is a real treat as it is their annual quilting issue!
*Each swag bag at our event will include a Sept/Oct '13 issue!*

Keep Fort Worth Funky is THE place for all things local & funky! Founder James Zametz is dedicated to promoting local happenings, local bands, and other funky things in Fort Worth. Keep FW Funky was born from the fact that the city is rapidly becoming a Music, Art, and Cultural Mecca for like-minded people who want to support local, live more sustainably, and eat healthy, toxin-free food. By saying "Keep Fort Worth Funky" you are saying: You support Local Business, Local Art & Artists, Local Farmers, Local Music, Local Activists, Local Activities, and all things that are unique to this city!!! Follow Keep FW Funky on Facebook to learn about all the funky things happening in your back yard.

BUST Magazine provides an uncensored view on the female experience. Each magazine is filled with interesting articles & interviews that aim to empower women. BUST shows that being a feminist is not a negative thing. It's all about celebrating strong, smart women whose rights are equal to those of men. BUST also celebrates hand-crafted & often includes modern craft tutorials, recipes & other awesome goodies! BUST also hosts craftaculars in New York & London. Smart. Fierce. Funny. Proud to be female. *Each swag bag at our event will include a full issue!*

Founded in 1976, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. offers quality crafting products, such as Mod Podge and Martha Stewart Crafts amongst others. The Plaid website & blogs are filled with tons of craft projects & inspiration, as well as frequent product giveaways.
*Each swag bag at our event will include a full-size bottle of Martha Stewart paint!*

Quirk Books is an independent book publisher based in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 2002, Quirk Books publishes 25 strikingly unconventional books every year. Their book list includes lots of terrific craft books like Pom-Poms! and Craft-a-Day. The website also features apps and exclusive content you can download for FREE!  
*Each swag bag at our event will include a copy of Pom-Poms!*

 

Our sister company, Right On! Graphics, offers graphics & print media that are high-quality AND affordable. Our product list includes business cards, vinyl banners & much more. We NEVER use templates - all graphics are custom-designed to fit your needs.

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids

I have written about Quirk Books a few times in the past as they publish a variety of unique books, including modern craft books. It is summer here in the States, which means there are lots of kids at home needing to be entertained! Regardless of the time of year or school calendar, it's always nice to find activities that kids (and parents) enjoy. With that in mind, Quirk Books has released a free fun sampler with excerpts from a number of their cooking, crafting, and parenting books, chock full of fun summer activities. There are 39 fun-filled pages featuring activities such as Little-Bitty Fudge Puppies and How to Keep a Family Happy During Car Trips. I have many fond memories of crafting & creating with my Granny using a thick craft book & supplies my aunt thoughtfully provided. So why not check it out & find a few activities to do with the kiddos? They are sure to enjoy a number of these activities! And, if you are unable to hang out all day & create, pass it along to the babysitter who is sure to be looking for ways to entertain the young-uns, as well!

Funky Five: Father's Day

Father's Day is June 17th. Men can be a bit harder to shop for
than women, so here's a few ideas.

1. The Mother Huddle has some great DIY gift ideas for Dads,
including a pocket watch photo album.

2. Why not cook dear 'ol Dad a great breakfast or dinner on Father's Day? Tip Junkie shares 11 delicious recipes.

3. Scraps of Life shares instructions for creating an adorable grill treat box.

4. I love these great FREE printable tags by Delightful Distraction.

5. Make Dad a simple stitching vinyl wallet following
How About Orange's directions.

SWAG (Stuff We All Get)

Many craft shows offer swag bags as a way to attract shoppers & create excitement. If you are not familiar with swag, it stands for Stuff We All Get and is primarily used by business owners to promote their business. At Funky Finds events, we giveaway swag bags in conjunction with the charitable raffle. The bags are always good quality & include promo items from event participants, as well as other business owners.

As a business owner, you may have wondered what promo items receive the best response from shoppers. In my experience, a piece of paper or business card alone does not garner a strong response. Yes, the recipient may keep it or look at it when they get home. But most times, that piece of paper ends up in the garbage can.

We believe that your swag should relate back to you, your products, and your specialty. For example, if you create pottery or ceramics, your swag could be a simple little clay ornament or hand-made button. Something the recipient can use in their own crafting endeavors.

Recipients also seem to appreciate goodies they can actually use, such as a keychain or change pouch. Of course, you should certainly include your business card with any type of swag so the recipient can visit your website or contact you in the future. The whole point of swag is to promote your business!

While researching craft show swag online, we came across a variety of ideas. One crafter said they had attached their business card to a seed packet. One jewelry designer had the idea to contribute jewelry cleaning cloths. Another said she had given out candy ring pops with her business card attached to the ring band. This got a good response, but really only made sense because she in facts sells jewelry.

Even if you only have a business card, try to include something else with it. The item doesn't have to be overly elaborate, just something little, like a button or felt shape that could be used in crafting.

We strongly encourage all businesses to include swag / promo items when given the chance at events. It shows you are serious about promoting your business & that you jump on the opportunity to do so when it's available. Just be sure to put some thought into what you're contributing & don't be afraid to get creative!

(Photos: Top - Funky Finds Swag Bag Spring 2012; Funky Finds Swag 2010; Stitch Swag 2007)

GIVEAWAY: Weekend Kits

I love crafting, but with such a busy schedule it's hard to find time to decide on a project, gather supplies, and get started. Weekend Kits is a wonderful solution to this dilemma. The site offers a unique selection of creative project kits across a variety of craft and hobby categories making crafting easy, fun, and affordable! The site brings together a collection of quality Art & Craft kits that allows you to explore new project ideas and learn new crafts in a very simple way. I love the new Crewel Embroidery Kits section featuring classic & contemporary crewel designs to stitch. If you are looking to create a special item for a baby or young child, check out the popular collection of cuddly Baby Quilt Kits in a variety of themes. This wonderful site also offers a complete selection of Jewelry Class in a Box! Kits, with everything you need to learn to make jewelry at home. No matter what type of craft you are interested in tackling, Weekend Kits is the place to find a comprehensive kit. And, kits make great gifts, too! (pictured: Embroidery Kit - Crewel Embroidery Design - Owl)

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Nancy! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive one Sublime Stitching Ultimate Embroidery Kit with Tea Towel, plus a Krazy Kitchen Pattern Pack (pictured).

TO ENTER: Visit the Weekend Kits website & leave a comment on this post with a comment regarding which kit you'd most like to try.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Like Weekend Kits on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

While you're there, be sure to leave a comment
& let them know Funky Finds sent you!

ENDS: Saturday, March 31 at 9pm CST.

The Alliday Show

Funky Finds is a proud sponsor of The Alliday Show!
Saturday, December 17, 9am-5pm
*** Free Admission ***

The Alliday Show, now in its second year, is being held Saturday, December 17th from 9-5 at the Ford Truck Exhibit Hall at the Tulsa, OK Fairgrounds. This all-handmade show is FREE to the public, showcases more than 80 unique and talented artists and is just what you need to finish your holiday shopping! Bring the family, bring your friends and prepare to shop the day away! For more information, visit www.allidayeveryday.com or The Alliday Show Facebook page.

Ray Koshy, Leaf Artist

Rajan (Ray) Koshy is a leaf artist and curator of the Rice Straw Museum in Galveston, Texas. All of his unique artwork is created using leaves of rice plants & cottonwood trees. Rice straw art is an ancient & endangered form of leaf art practiced by less than 100 artists around the world & Ray is the only rice straw artist in the USA. Rice Straw Museum is dedicated to Preserve, Protect and Promote this ancient leaf art from extinction and introduce this beautiful unique art to more and more people every day. Rice straw art uses only natural things in its creation like leaves of rice straw, leaves of cottonwood trees, gum arabic (tree sap) as the glue, and no color paint or dye is added to the natural color of the dried leaves of the rice plant.

The portraits, such as A Girl & Her Horse, are stunning intricate works of art. The American Indian Chief portrait is another show stopper. And I am absolutely in love with the beautiful Nativity leaves (pictured) that are perfect for the holidays! If you'd like to learn more about Ray & his work, his website is full of great information including a newspaper article that appeared in the Dallas Morning News. Also, he is offering Funky Finds fans BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Simply convo Ray after making a purchase & mention Funky Finds to receive an additional leaf art free of charge.

BUST Magazine

BUST Magazine is a generous sponsor of Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience. We were thrilled to learn that the event was recently featured on their wonderful blog! Read the article here.

At the event, the first 75 people EACH DAY to purchase a minimum of five $1.00 raffle tickets will receive a full-size Funky Finds tote bag full of swag. BUST generously donated 150 copies of their latest issue, so you definitely want to arrive early & purchase your tickets! All raffle proceeds benefit Toys For Tots and The Humane Society of North Texas.

Event Details
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 9am-4pm &
Sunday, November 13, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Small Exhibits Building, 3409 Burnett-Tandy Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76104
ADMISSION: FREE

GIVEAWAY: My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software

My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software is, in a nutshell, awesome! I have been using the software for several weeks & have been amazed at how easy it is to use. The software comes with a wide variety of digital papers, elements, and embellishments and the website offers lots of free kits. The site also offers many kits available for purchase. The website says that the software is a complete digital scrapbooking solution that provides a powerful set of creative tools and multiple sharing options that no other software can offer. I have not used any other digital scrapbooking software, but I can tell you that as someone who hates reading instructions & prefers to jump right in, My Memories rocks!

You can create an album using professionally-designed or basic pages that allow you to insert your photos individually or automatically. It's great because you can simply drag your photo from your hard drive to the spot on the layout where you want the photo to be placed. You also have the option to design your own album layer by layer. The My Memories website offers a wide variety of new & creative content enabling you to expand your template options.

The My Memories blog is filled with inspiration from fellow scrapbookers. Each Wednesday a new challenge is posted & users can link to their layout. I was especially moved the Remembrance challenge. The blog, as well as YouTube, also features helpful video tutorials. And be sure to follow MyMemories on Twitter for more info.

I created all the layouts pictured using My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software!

SPECIAL OFFER: Receive a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software AND a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store with coupon code STMMMS96123.

Terms:
1. This unique code is ONLY good for My Memories Suite Version 2.0.
2. This code is to be used for US and Canadian customers only.
3. When you surpass $580 of income within one calendar year, MyMemories will issue you a 1099 if you reside in the US.
4. In the event that customers who use your code receive a refund, your account will be adjusted accordingly.
5. MyMemories reserves the right to modify terms or conditions.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Jenn Spencer! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a coupon code to download MyMemories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software!

TO ENTER: Visit MyMemories and leave a comment on this post noting your favorite digital paper pack or layout

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Like MyMemories on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

ENDS: Saturday, October 1st at 9pm EDT.

GIVEAWAY: Hip Fusion Designs

I've been a fan of Hip Fusion Designs for a while now. Designer Neida Joseph-Abel creates ultra-cool & hip handcrafted metal clay & dichroic glass jewelry. She says that two of her hottest sellers this season have been the Just Beachy Sea Glass bracelet (pictured) and the Summer Loving Bronze & Beaded Bracelet. Both are lovely & I'm so intrigued by the latter that is made using eco-friendly wooden beads made from coconuts!

Hip Fusion Designs also has a fun birthday club you definitely want to take advantage of. Simply email your birth date (year not required) to Neida at neida@hipfusiondesigns.com. On your special day, you will receive a coupon via email that includes a discount & a freebie, too. Talk about a birthday treat!

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Ginger & Tasha! ***

PRIZES: Two lucky winners will win a $50 gift certificate!

TO ENTER: Visit Hip Fusion Designs & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite item.

1 ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Sign up for the birthday club (see info above), then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

1 ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Like Hip Fusion Designs on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

ENDS: 9pm EST, Saturday, September 3rd.

GIVEAWAY: Sacchetto

Sacchetto features unique accessories by Edward Bach who says the company was created as a result of boredom, frustration & unemployment. Inspired by horror films, pop culture and Mexican folk art, Edward's hand-painted bags are functional works of art. The talented artist says that he & his daughter enjoy researching weird movies & looking for Day of the Dead images that inspire him to create new looks. A perfect example of this is the Day of the Dead Guadalupe satchel bag that is sure to turn heads. Another favorite of mine is the hot pink bowler style bag (pictured). If you're looking for something even more unique, Edward also offers hand-painted cigar box purses, as well as light up t-shirts. The heart tee (pictured below) has a panel on the front that has lights up like an equalizer. Powered by three AAA batteries, a small pocket conceals the battery box so you hardly know it's there. Pretty funky, huh?

SPECIAL OFFER: Mention Funky Finds to receive a $20 discount on any handbag over $100. You will also receive a free light up tee of your choice ($50 value) & a handmade signed sugar skull key chain free with purchase. No expiration date.

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats JC, Egare1, deanna, Heidi, crystal marie, rabkina, Erin, Lesli, Vicki S., ArtsyChaos!! ***

PRIZES: Ten lucky winners will receive a light up t-shirt from Sacchetto!

TO ENTER: Visit Sacchetto & leave a comment on this post noting which item is your favorite.

EXTRA ENTRY: Like Sacchetto on Facebook & leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

ENDS: 9pm EST, Saturday, August 27.

Fotolia

Fotolia is a stock image site that offers the largest image bank of free & affordable royalty free photos & illustrations. Started in 2005, Fotolia offers free photos & vector art daily to Facebook fans. I recently had the opportunity to try the site out & was pleased with the extensive selection. I downloaded a number of seamless images perfect for website & blog backgrounds. Like some other sites, Fotolia runs on the credit system. Users purchase several credits, then use those to purchase various images. The site also offers a subscription system that allows users to download up to 9,125 images (1-year subscription; $1,649.00).

Would you like to try out Fotolia? The site was generous enough to provide ten codes for a free 14-day trial that allows for 3 downloads per day. Each code is unique & can only be used once.

If you use one of the codes, please leave a comment on this post noting which one you used. I'd also love to hear your feedback after you've tried it out!

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You can sign up for the trial account on this page. To download an image, add the image to your cart, then make sure you check the option XXL subscription (not credits). Please note that the free codes will not work with existing accounts.

Funky Five: Free Patterns

1. Graduation Teddy from All About Ami

2. Mini-Tent Pattern + Tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew!

3. DIY Scallop Button Up Skirt from NETTE

4. Stuffed Fabric Turtles from Make It and Love It

5. Robin's Nest from Audrey's Knits

This Week's Events

Wednesday, June 15
Rebel Craft Rumble, 7-9pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St., Portland, OR

Taking Flight - Opening Reception, 7pm
Exhibit Open through September 14
Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library, 1B-183 Kennedy St., Winnipeg, MB

Thursday, June 16
Handmade Nation - Free Screening!, 5:30-9:30pm
the Green Project, 2831 Marais St., New Orleans, LA

Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18
Heart of Texas Arts & Craft Show, (F) 2-8pm, (Sat) 10am-6pm
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX

Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19
American Artisan Festival - (F) Noon-7pm, (Sat) 10am-7pm, (Sun) 10am-6pm
Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave., Nashville, TN

Saturday, June 18
Detroit (Texas) Arts Fest, 9am-3pm
Front St., Downtown Detroit, TX

We Are Handmade Contemporary Summer Craft
& Design Fair, 10am-4pm
Foakes Hall, 47 Stortford Rd., ‪Great Dunmow, Essex, England‬

Mini Maker Faire NC, 10am-5pm
N. Carolina State Fair Grounds (Kerr Scott Bldg.),
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, NC

Deep Ellum Outdoor Market, 11am-5pm
Covered Lot Behind Cafe Brazil, 2820 Indiana Blvd., Dallas, TX

Market on the Strand, 10am-4pm
Saengerfest Park, 23rd & The Strand, Galveston Island, TX

Opening Day: Art in the Open, 7am-1pm
Every Saturday through October 8
Garden Square, Main & Queen St., Brampton, ON

Sip & Shop, 5-9pm
Comfort Suites DFW North, 4700 W. John Carpenter Frwy., Irving, TX

Brocante Lux, 11am-8pm
SouthBrook Vineyards, 581 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Mansfield Unplugged Art & Music Festival, 10am-6pm
Main & Depot St., Mansfield, TX

Urban Folk Circuit, Noon-8pm
3 Brothers Auto Repair, 3722 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

Lotus Yoga Pop-Up Art Shop, 2-6pm
Lotus Yoga, 6337 Prospect Ave., Dallas, TX

Norwood Farm & Craft Market, 9am-1pm
San Miguel County Fairgrounds, Pig Palace, 1165 Summit St., Norwood, CO

Saturday, June 18 & Sunday, June 19
Old Gruene Market Days, (Sat) 9am-5pm, (Sun) 10am-4:30pm
1641 Hunter Rd., New Braunfels, TX

Old Canal Days Festival Craft Show, (Sat) 10am-4pm, (Sun) 11am-4pm
Corner of State & 9th Streets, Downtown Lockport, IL

Sunday, June 19
Mainstreet Carfree Day and Blim Market, Noon-5pm
Main & 17th, Vancouver, BC