158 comments Reader Appreciation Week: Two Japanese-Style Craft Books for DIY Lovers Giveaway
by papernstitch
06/13/11
This giveaway is in conjunction with Reader Appreciation Week here on Papernstitch. Thank you so much to everyone who reads this blog and has made it what it now is!
You know that I am a DIY fiend, and I know that you are too. So I am super pumped to be bringing this giveaway to you today! Thanks to the lovely people at Trumpeter Books and Shambhala Publications, I am giving away not one but two amazing craft project books that will inspire even the busiest (and craftiest) do-it-yourselfer. Both are from Shambhala’s Make Good Books series, and honestly, I am completely jealous of whomever wins the pair, worth a retail value of $42. I took a few photos so you can see exactly what’s up for grabs.
The winner of this giveaway will receive these two titles…
1. Natural Patchwork: 26 Stylish Projects Inspired by Flowers, Fabric and Home by Suzuko Koseki – This 128 page book is perfect for the girl who loves her sewing machine. Yep, I am talking to you! Natural Patchwork is filled cover to cover with detailed diagrams and full-color photographs of projects ranging from patchwork placemats to pillows and bags.
2. At Home with Handmade Books: 28 Extraordinary Bookbinding Projects Made from Ordinary and Repurposed Materials by Erin Zamrzla – As you may guessed from the title, this book is for the girl whose favorite tools are a bone folder and awl. There are so many great ideas in this one- lots of bookbinding techniques fill this 191 page book.
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Here’s how you can enter to win this set of books valued at $42:
There are 3 ways to enter this giveaway (so you can enter up to 3 times). Each entry should be a separate comment…
1. Leave a comment below and tell me what your favorite craft project is that you’ve created. Bonus points if you tell me why.
2. Become an email subscriber by filling out the form below. *If you are already an email subscriber, you are automatically entered to win.
3. Twitter, facebook, or blog about this giveaway and leave a link in the comments. *You can use the handy buttons below this post to link via facebook and twitter.
**Giveaway will end on Monday, June 27th at 11:59 pm eastern time.**
This entry is filed under at home with handmade books, craft book, giveaway, japanese crafts, natural patchwork, project book, reader appreciation week, tutorials.
How does one pick a favorite craft project? Usually it is the one that I am working on currently. The favorite and most appreciated of all time for me – a knitted cotton lace table cloth that I made for my mother. I made it about 25 years ago and it is still in the regular rotation. It was fun and challenging to knit and she loved it!
Beth commented on June 15th, 2011 at 6:50 pmI want to make some books with the book I hope to win @papernstitch Two Japanese-Style Craft Books Giveaway http://t.co/HLpOTmY
Carole Smith commented on June 15th, 2011 at 7:22 pmMy favourite project was a large undertaking a few years ago. I reupholstered a chair that I found by the side of the road. I’d love to win! thanks
Jacqui Miyabayashi commented on June 15th, 2011 at 8:23 pmi have so many favourite crafts that i’ve created!
the most recent that comes to mind is an embroidered piece and the reason why, is that it won a competition on prudent baby for me
as i’m in australia though, i can’t get the prize sent to me so i’ve asked the lovely ladies over at prudent baby to send it to my old school friend who now lives in arizona which they’ve kindly agreed to do. i’m hoping it will get to her in time for her birthday on 24 june
you can see my entry about half way down the page here: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2011/06/use-your-words-contest-winners.html
fingers crossed i can win this competition and get a great prize too! love craft books & LOVE DIY too
x candice x
candice k commented on June 15th, 2011 at 10:04 pmi tweeted too but not exactly sure how to link to it, here’s my twitter page though (hope that’s okay)
candice k commented on June 15th, 2011 at 10:08 pmhttp://twitter.com/#!/dearcandy
x candice x
Oh my, I’m CRAVING these books! My favorite craft project has been embroidery hoop mobiles with hand-crafted felt animals hanging off of them. They are soooo fun to make and super cute! And when you see precious little dimpled hands reaching for them…it’s the best! Thanks for all the generous giveaways! Fingers crossed!
Sherri S. commented on June 15th, 2011 at 11:11 pmSherri S. recently posted..SFSIDMABNBA- Part 2
What a generous and lovely giveaway! I have lots of favourite craft projects but the most meaningful ones for me are those that I do for someone else. Recently a good friend just celebrated her 21st birthday and in Singapore your 21st is a big deal. I made a mini-garden for her complete with picket fence and flowers and shrubs with birthday wishes from all our friends.
elle commented on June 15th, 2011 at 11:37 pmThank you for an inspiring blog and a wonderful RAW!
elle recently posted..Hopeless heart that thrives on paradox that longs for the beloved and is secretly relieved when the
My favorite craft project was my first foray into both wood and sculpture. I had never used power tools before, yet I crafted three beautiful wooden oval rings of almost exactly the same size. And I carefully nailed them together into a just-barely balancing arrangement, making my favorite sculpture I’ve ever created. It was a proud achievement for me both in technical skill and in emotional beauty.
Plus, I’m normally crap at new things so it made me feel awesome to successfully make something beautiful on the first try! Just the confidence boost I needed as I was making that decision to major in art, too.
Laura commented on June 16th, 2011 at 12:13 amLaura recently posted..The Big Move- An Escape
My favorite crafty things always involve sewing at some stage. I have enjoyed making cards for my family over the years out of layers of paper, fabric, and other bits all sewn down on heavy paper. I would love to have these great books~~thanks so much for your generosity!
KathyS commented on June 16th, 2011 at 2:43 amThanks for the generous giveaway chance! Have loved being a subsciber. OK-my favorite project has to be a woven newspaper ‘art piece’ I made with the word “Life”. Hard to explain, so fun to do.
Avery commented on June 16th, 2011 at 3:57 amany project involved making something for my kids is my favorite! vague, i know, but i LOVE to see the glee on their faces when i hand over a homemade skirt, a fun pair of plaid shorts or just a cardboard marble run…that time spent is well worth it!
julie r commented on June 16th, 2011 at 7:17 amMy favorite project.. hmmmm, I once altered a book with an alice in wonderland theme.. as a gift for a friend. That was fun and she loved it!!
Kara commented on June 16th, 2011 at 7:45 amI’m working on a simple scrapbook right now-it’s the memories associated with that make it my favorite.
Mandi commented on June 16th, 2011 at 9:28 amMandi recently posted..Good Morning Florals
Another neat project was crocheting hats for all my co-workers. I work for a smaller company and I think they really enjoyed the home made gifts. Just cute little beanies to keep their ears warm!
Debbie commented on June 16th, 2011 at 10:01 amMy favorite craft project was a cross stitched photo mat I stitched on perforated paper. I made it for my mom and placed it in an antique frame with a photo of her and my dad. He had recently passed away and I wanted to do something special for her. She loved it.
Laura Petrillo commented on June 16th, 2011 at 3:12 pmThank you for the generous giveaway!
My favorite little crafty is still in the works – tiny terrariums made from old glass lamps. It’s harder than it looks! Well, for me at least. I’m sort of terrible at growing things (thus no pictures and ‘still in the works’) but thus far, they’ve survived the planting so they’re well on their way, and I’m fairly proud! I love having live decor – I immediately feel more at ease in a room with actual, growing life.
Jayca @ Cartwheels commented on June 16th, 2011 at 4:50 pmMy favorite craft project that I’ve created is either my yarn wreath or the Tron-style laptop bag I just finished for Father’s Day. I love the yarn wreath because I made it so I can remove the embellishments and change them seasonally…plus it’s just so cheerful! But I also love the Tron-style laptop bag because it was the first time I did anything with soldering and electrical wires, so it was a big challenge but I accomplished it and that feels great
Amanda commented on June 16th, 2011 at 9:10 pmAmanda recently posted..DIY Paper Towel Roll Art
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I enjoy making hand bound books and mini notebooks. There’s something therapeutic about the preciseness that’s required in making books. The end results are always rewarding.
Melissa commented on June 16th, 2011 at 10:36 pmKeep up the great work on your blog!
Since it fit so well with my post anyway, I also blogged about your nice nice nice giveaway:)
Thank you again!
Jayca @ Cartwheels commented on June 17th, 2011 at 9:38 amMy headboard – I upholstered and tufted it.
Kelsey commented on June 17th, 2011 at 12:17 pmI’m still working on my favorite project. It’s a latch hook rug made out of old recycled tshirts that I’ve dyed. It’s my favorite because it is taking SO long and even now (before it’s finished), I get so many compliments on it! I can’t wait to have something so large made by me and on display!!
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5 Links for Saturday Afternoon | papernstitch commented on June 18th, 2011 at 12:10 pmIt’s so hard to pick a favorite craft project. I would have to say my favorite projects are those with sentimental value. In high school I made photo colleges for several of my close friends as we were graduating. I’ve continued making hand bound photo albums or calendars or what have you for various friends over the years, and I’m always told they are peoples’ favorite gifts!
Clare @ Clare Cooks! commented on June 18th, 2011 at 12:19 pmClare @ Clare Cooks! recently posted..Berry- Gorgonzola and Pecan Salad
I think my favourite craft project I’ve created is likely my picnic blanket (with vinyl on the back) —it makes me super happy and is super useful in the summer! Nothing like a good picnic to enjoy the summer!
Gillian commented on June 18th, 2011 at 12:47 pmGillian recently posted..Knitting- Cookies- and Cute things
My favorite craft project is my crochet hooks organizer – I love it because I have all crochet hooks in one little place and I can pick and choose whatever hook I need at the time.. Thanks for the givewaway!!
Fernanda commented on June 18th, 2011 at 1:52 pmMy favorite craft project is hand bound books with silk screen printed fabric for cover.
Coto Mendoza commented on June 18th, 2011 at 7:47 pmI love to create and reuse old papers, stamps, typography. Is a very happy sensation, i love it!
My favorite craft is a flip book I made asking my bridesmaids to be in my wedding
Cathy commented on June 19th, 2011 at 12:25 amCathy recently posted..On my heart
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Cathy commented on June 19th, 2011 at 12:25 amCathy recently posted..On my heart
I would love to just sit and flip through these pages… but as far as my favorite craft project I’ve done… maybe the one I am doing at the moment: it is a little bookshelf made from scrap wood that I had laying around and I am cutting up a few mirrors(probably will have bad luck for a while now) and gluing it on in the inside of it – like a sort of mosaic. Thats the best way to describe it. It is really turning out to be a great piece. and reblogged here http://unendingsong.tumblr.com/post/6680941060/mmm-crafting-books-just-my-cup-of-tea-well-in
April commented on June 19th, 2011 at 2:28 amMy favourite craft project so far is rather something simple but it enlighted me so much. I went to some garden fair and there were people showing off a product that could cut thick branches in half. The guy showing it off kept cutting branches so there were a lot of little disks lying around. These things were trash to him so he kinda gave me a weird look when I came to ask if I could take some of them with me, not interested in the product at all. So I took them home trying to find some use for them when I came up with the idea to make card holders of them. Here’s a picture: http://imageshack.us/f/684/22312120239767995141246.jpg/
I like how this is a little object with a funny story behind it.
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Caroline commented on June 19th, 2011 at 5:56 amMy favourite crafts project would be making a photo book (analogue 6x6s I took myself). Layouted and printed the pages, then did a really lovely Japanese binding. Everything looks special and lovely with Japanese binding.
Julia commented on June 19th, 2011 at 6:33 amJulia recently posted..films 51-100 – 55-100
this is so cool!
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katie commented on June 19th, 2011 at 8:13 amkatie recently posted..Caution- Steps
last but not least, my favourite craft project to date has to be the first time i made my own shirt, from drawing to finding an old vintage pattern to follow, to sewing it up, figuring out how darts work and even finishing up the edges. i wear it all the time and obviously feel great when someone asks where i bought it… and i say i didn’t. i made it!
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katie commented on June 19th, 2011 at 8:16 amkatie recently posted..Caution- Steps
My favorite craft project I’ve created would probably be my cardboard rhino. I picked up many random pieces of cardboard laying around my house for this project. It certainly took a lot of time and effort, but the overall outcome was absolutely worth it! Take a look here: http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb466/lchangco/IMG_20110415_173508.jpg?t=1302903321
Boomer commented on June 19th, 2011 at 10:29 pmI love making London themed craft projects since my bedroom is London/Paris themed
Tenika commented on June 19th, 2011 at 10:40 pmTenika recently posted..Marilyn Monroe Portrait- Dictionary Book Page Art Print
My favorite craft project I’ve made is a painted corkboard that I turned into a hanger for my necklaces. It makes organizing them so much easier!! And looks very cute in my room!
Courtney commented on June 20th, 2011 at 12:58 amCourtney recently posted..Three star beads necklace
I love crocheting and knitting and also own some Japanese crochet books. I just started a lacy summer shawl project with mohair wool.
It’s really hard to choose a favorite project as every project I start is my favorite and I want to finish it with a great product in the end.
But I do like my big sized pooches I sewed two summers ago. They are very handy for my small sized crochet projects I want to take with me when traveling. They also were great gifts for my friends. And after all: The best part when being creative and producing something is to make some people happy with the finished product!
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Chisa commented on June 20th, 2011 at 5:16 amChisa recently posted..My mobile evolution
My favorite craft project will always be doing some sort of knitting or crocheting. But other projects I’ve loved is when I find a super cheap piece of furniture or even something small as a picture frame that is worn or looks pretty ugly (but with potential) and remaking it into a new and hardly recognizable new piece for our home :] I don’t have much money, but I like having stuff. Now that my boyfriend and I finally have our first really nice apartment/house.. it’s been nonstop projects! Also, such a nice giveaway — thanks for the chance!
Karen M. commented on June 20th, 2011 at 10:21 amMy favourite craft project was the re-style of an guest bedroom with old furniture into a lovely and coloured baby room. I use part of the furniture (like the closet) grinded it off and painted it white. I painted the walls with imaginative child drawings and decorated it with colourful toys and details. My little boy loves his room.
Maria commented on June 20th, 2011 at 10:36 amAnd I love any crafts, no mather if drawing, knitting, sewing, crocheting, etc.
So, thanks for the great giveaway I woul love to win these books!
I totally love your site!! So I signed up for your E-mail list and hope to win these goodies!
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Chisa commented on June 20th, 2011 at 11:03 amChisa recently posted..My mobile evolution
My favorite projects are those I’ve been working on for my upcoming wedding. They are the most meaningful (so far!).
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Plutomeisje commented on June 21st, 2011 at 7:15 pmPlutomeisje recently posted..Pretty Things
I recently held a 5 day craft party on my blog, because I couldn’t organise an Etsy Craft Party in real life (darn exams). I had so much fun making and sharing all those crafts, they’re all favorites!
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My favourite craft project was one I took on in university – a bulletin board covered in astroturf with flower pushpins – like an instant garden! Kept things cheery around the dorm room!
Marisa commented on June 27th, 2011 at 8:53 pm