A plush giveaway!

I'm giving away a Chickenpants plush art toy on my Instagram feed! I'm actually super nervous to do this, but here goes.
I will be giving Luann Chickenpants away to one winner, picked at random.

To win her, just
1. Repost this photo on Instagram*
2. Tag said photo #chickenpants
3. And follow me on Instagram, @chickenpants


That's it! I'll pick a winner next Wednesday, the 4th. (Feel free to tag anyone you think might be into this, too. I didn't want to make that a requirement, but I sure would appreciate it!)

And here is Luann's story. (Every Chickenpants has a little backstory.)
Luann Chickenpants - CP. No. 608
Luann Chickenpants is a thrifter extraordinaire. She takes great pride that nothing that she owns has been bought at retail cost. She has an eye for great finds and a beak for bargains.

If you'd like to see more chickeny goodness, you can check out the Chickenpants blog!

*There's a copy of this photo on my instagram feed, naturally, to make this easier for you!

Giveaway! Craft-A-Day by Sarah Goldschadt

I've got a treat for you, dear readers! Quirk Books has generously provided two copies of the super cute new book Craft-A-Day by Sarah Goldschadt! I've really enjoyed looking through this book, and I think you will too. It's huge, as you'd expect something with 365 craft projects to be. There are tons of cute plush projects, as well as lots of other media. In other words, if making one sort of craft isn't your thing, this book has you covered with tons of other options.

So, how can you win one of the copies? Easy! Leave a comment below, and make sure I have your email address so I can contact you if you win.

Want MORE chances to win? That's easy, too! You can do any of the following:

• LIKE us on Facebook
  
  Boom, click right there! That literally could not be any easier.


• TWEET this (or something similar)
  Hey, @TheNeedleBlog is giving away two free copies of Craft-A-Day! Check it out! http://goo.gl/W72FR


• MENTION this on your Facebook feed, or blog

Be sure to leave an additional comment for each one of these things that you did!
The comments will be closed on Thursday, NOVEMBER 1st. The winners will be chosen by the random number generator, and contacted by email. (This giveaway is limited to residents of USA & Canada - sorry about that, worldwide readers. We still love you!)

Head over to my art page for a chance to win an Oompa Loompa plush. >>> Click Here <<<

Bunny Giveaway!

Good morning plush loving friends!

In celebration of spring I am hosting a giveaway over on my blog.

Bradley Bunster is the prize!

Have a Hippity Hoppity Day!

Sloane Solanto

A Survey and a Giveaway!

As you might know, last year I started a new plush venture called Mystic Forest Dwellers. This year, I'm planning on expanding the product line with new, exciting work. My mind is absolutely buzzing with new ideas, alas - while I have plenty of ideas, I don't have plenty of time.

So I ask for your help! I'm conducting a survey! I want to hear from you what you'd like to see coming out of the shop next. Yep, you get to choose! Do you want new plush characters added to the shop? Maybe some stationary? How about some stamps, or sewing patterns, or something to embroider? - All will feature your favorite Mystic Forest Dwelles characters. How about them apples, eh?

And to thank you for sharing your opinion with me, I'm having a giveaway! Three lucky voters will get a Mystic Forest Dwellers button pack (6 buttons, hooray!). How to participate? Easy-peasy:

Go to our blog, right here. See the survey on the side bar? Cool! Now, post on our blog that you that you've voted (or on our Facebook fan page) - and you're in. Yay!

Thanks for participating!

Hugs,

Michal

Giveaway from KiraArts & RNEST

I'm doing a giveaway at the Rochester NY Etsy Street Team (RNEST) Blog! Click the link to be taken to the RNEST blog and find out how to enter in order to win this cute multicolored spotted Nubbin! You have until Tuesday, March 8th to enter!

"You can win ME!"

(As an added bonus, I've decided that when both my Etsy shop and Facebook fan page reach 200 fans, I will do ANOTHER giveaway on my own blog!)

Enter to win a white reindeer!

Enter here!

Witch Craft book winner

The winner of the Witch Craft book drawing is:


Stacieknits! Congratulations!

Thank you all for sharing your fantastic DIY costume stories with us. They were a hoot and a half!

Be sure to check out this fab book and click on over to an interview with The Needle member Jacki Gallagher who contributed an adorable poison apple to the book.

What sort of plush making have you been up to?

Witch Craft book giveaway

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the chance to get wild and crazy and create totally fabulous costumes from scratch. And the crafting opportunities surrounding this wicked holiday are awesome!

Tell us about your favorite DIY Halloween costume in the comments to this post and you'll be entered to win a copy of this fabulous new crafty book:

Witch Craft: wicked accessories, creepy-cute toys, magical treats, and more! Compiled by Margaret McGuire and Alicia Kachmar.

This book is spookily adorable and contains many different DIY crafts that will put you in the Halloween "spirit". There are several plush projects including a totally groovy plushie poison apple project by The Needle's own Jacki Gallagher of Plush Off. Jacki gave us a little inside scoop about her plush in the book:


How long have you been making plush?

I started about 10 years ago, but just started selling in 2007. I always made cute things for myself, family and friends and everyone kept saying I should try and sell them so I opened a shop on Etsy.


What inspires your plush making?

Now, my son. Ethan is 4 and has Autism and I stay home with him; so our day is very creative and fun together. If he wakes up and asks for a plush apple tree, well that's what we do. Now I get a lot of inspiration through him and at the grocery store and restaurants!


How did you get involved with the Witch Craft book?

I was emailed by Margaret McGuire and she asked me if I wanted to take part in a super fun book about spooky crafts and I was elated!


How did you come up with the idea of a poison apple plush?

I tried my best to think of something spooky and halloweenie and something that would also be easy to make instructions for, and easy for people to make on their own.


What is your best plush making tip?

Good thread. Always invest in good thread rather than the super cheap thin thread. That stuff snaps super easy and can make for some very sad plush times.


Can you share any plush making tips about the project that aren't in the book?

I use a really thick wool felt for the apple stems so it stands on it's own and can withstand someone twirling it around by the stem.


Where can we check out more of your totally groovy plush?

I have a store on Etsy, my own website, and a facebook page where I post all my new plush and custom pieces as well.


Any finally thoughts or plush inspiration you'd like to share?

Go with what makes you happy! Don't try and find what will appeal to the masses. It is far more satisfying to make and sell something you love, especially when someone else loves it too.



Thanks Jacki for sharing your insights!

Plush makers will enjoy making Jacki's cute poison apple as well as an adorable ghost brooch and fabulous fuzzy bats. Crocheters will enjoy the creepy bones and Amigurumi good little witch and knitters will find a creepy cute spider to knit. And there are so many other creative projects that this book definitely has something for everyone. Click here to get a preview of all the groovy projects and contributors.

Leave a comment about your favorite DIY Halloween costume and you'll be entered to win this copy of Witch Craft.

Winner will be announced Tuesday, October 26th.

Please share this post on Twitter, Facebook, and your blog. Thanks!

What plush have you been working on recently? Show us here on The Needle!

Want to joint The Needle? Have exciting plush news? Email me at: TheNeedle.org@gmail.com

The Needle Giveaway Contest

*** Giveaway Deadline Extended to Monday, October 18th ***

This week's giveaway is for the very fab book The Crafter's Companion: Tips, Tales and Patterns from a Community of Creative Minds edited by Anna Torborg (a $17 value).

Enter the giveaway by answering this question in the comments of this post:

Where do you get your inspiration?

Please let others know about this fab online plush community by taking a moment or two this week to promote The Needle on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and anywhere else. Thanks!

What plush have you been working on recently? Show us here on The Needle!

Want to joint The Needle? Have exciting plush news? Email me at: TheNeedle.org@gmail.com


Thanks to everyone who entered The Needle's giveaway contest! All of your comments were very helpful.

The winner selected at random is:

Congratulations Dani!

Click here to read the groovy photography tips that Dani and others gave.

hello, hi there, salutations......

i still visit here quite often to catch up with everyone...
but i've not posted in forever...
these are my newest FrAnKeNBuNnYz...

and wanted to let y'all know about the contest/giveaway going on over at my blog...
the prize being this handsome fellow here...

























complete details on the BuNnY MoNsTeRz blog


have a stellar day!

The Needle Giveaway Contest

Thanks to everyone who entered The Needle's giveaway contest! All of your comments were very inspirational.

The winner selected at random is:

Congratulations Ellen Ault!

Click here to read what Ellen and everyone else said about what they love most about making plush.

This week's giveaway is for the very fab book Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web by Steve Meltzer (a $25 value).

Enter the giveaway by answering this question in the comments of this post:

What is your best plush Photography tip?

The contest will be open for a week and the winner will be drawn at random on Monday, October 4th. And be sure to check back next week because I've got even more goodies in the prize bag so they'll be another awesome contest.

Please let others know about this fab online plush community by taking a moment or two this week to promote The Needle on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and anywhere else. Thanks!

What plush have you been working on recently? Show us here on The Needle!

Want to joint The Needle? Have exciting plush news? Email me at: TheNeedle.org@gmail.com

The Needle Giveaway Contest

Thank you everyone for entering The Needle's giveaway contest! I enjoyed reading each and every comment about what you love most about plush. It was groovy to read each response and see how different they were from each other. Plush making really does satisfying so many creative needs!

Without further adieu, the winner selected at random is:


Congratulations maureencracknell!

Click here to read what Maureen and everyone else said about what they love most about making plush.

This week's giveaway is for the totally awesome book Softies by Therese Laskey (a $20 value).


Enter the giveaway by answering this question in the comments of this post:

What is your best plush making tip?

The contest will be open for a week and the winner will be drawn at random on Monday, September 27th. And be sure to check back next week because I've got even more goodies in the prize bag so they'll be another awesome contest.

Please let others know about this fab online plush community by taking a moment or two this week to promote The Needle on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and anywhere else. Thanks!

What plush have you been working on recently? Show us here on The Needle!

Want to joint The Needle? Have exciting plush news? Email me at: TheNeedle.org@gmail.com

The Needle Giveaway Contest

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome, I appreciate it! I'm looking forward to re-energizing The Needle and making it the ultimate resource for handmade art plush.

I thought it would be fun to start out my leadership here at The Needle with a giveaway contest. The groovy prize is a set of three issues of Stuffed Magazine (a $45 value).

Enter the giveaway by answering this question in the comments of this post:

What do you love most about making plush?

The contest will be open for a week and the winner will be drawn at random on Monday, September 20th. And hey, since I'll be giving away these awesome mags next week, I'll slap another giveaway contest up there too so be sure to stop by next Monday for the winner and another prize giveaway.

Want to joint The Needle? Have exciting plush news? Email me at: TheNeedle.org@gmail.com

We have a winner!

For our Suncatcher Eyes giveaway!
Random.org has spoken, and it's commenter #8, Pterodactyl Pants!

You'll be contacted by email shortly!

Thank you to everyone who entered, tweeted, blogged, etc! See you next time!

raggyrat mouse giveaway ....

http://raggyrat.blogspot.com/2010/05/something-for-you-new-mouse-design-give.html

on my bloggity-blog ..... open until my birthday next week!

Who wants some free eyes?

Suncatcher Eyes, that is. The generous Suncatcher Eyes has sponsored a giveaway right here on The Needle! And you could win 5 pairs of eyes of your choice. Which could take awhile, because look:

That's only the opaques! There are more! Visit her shop at http://www.suncatchereyes.net/ to check them all out.

Okay, on to the contest:
THE WINNING: 5 pairs of Suncatcher Eyes, you pick!

HOW TO DO THE WINNING: Simply leave a comment below to be entered. We'll pick a winner at random on Friday, May 7th.

For extra points, (that is, extra comments + increased chances to win), you can also do any of the following:
1. Blog about the contest! 2 extra comments!
2. Tweet about the contest! 1 extra comment! (We're @TheNeedleBlog!)

To get those points, do one (or more!) of the things mentioned, then come back here and leave an extra comment(s).

That's it! Get crackin'!

We have a winner!

Of our Craft Leftovers giveaway! It's commenter #4, Ellen Ault!

Thank you everyone for commenting!

Another official Needle giveaway!

I've got copies to share! The ultra-generous Kristen of Craft Leftovers has given me more copies to share with you.
The April issue is chock-full of awesomeness, and I'm not just saying that because she included a photo of Finnegan with the bunny tutorial I drew up.

36 pages of crafty goodness!

Ok! Wanna win? Here's the scoop:
Simply leave a comment below to be entered. We'll pick a winner at random on Wednesday, April 14th.


For extra points, (that is, extra comments + increased chances to win), you can also do any of the following:

1. Blog about the contest! 2 extra comments!
2. Tweet about the contest! 1 extra comment!

To get those points, do one (or more!) of the things mentioned, then come back here and leave an extra comment(s).

And I did mention I had more than one of these to give away. We're giving a copy away on Chickenpants.net, too! Hop on over there and leave a comment! Double your chances.

Leave comments. Win things. Yay!

And the winner is...

Of our official Needle/Craft Leftovers is...commenter #8, Heather!

Heather, shoot me your address so I can get this out to you!

Thank you very much everyone for commenting, blogging, tweeting, etc! ^-^