I have a little "pass the craftiness forward" giveaway for you today. But before I get to the details I'll tell you the story behind it.
A while back I was lucky enough to win a giveaway on All Things Paper. It was for a fabulous book called Quilled Birds, Bugs and Butterflies by Elizabeth Moad.
I could not have been more excited to win this book. All the projects looked amazing and I knew if Ann was giving it away on her blog it must be really well put together. (Ann's blog introduced me to quilling and Ann, who is a world-class quiller herself, has several wonderful tutorials that have taught me the basic techniques.)
I seriously couldn't wait to get my hot little hands on it But I waited, and waited and it still hadn't arrived. After a month I sent Ann and email and she said she'd check with Elizabeth who was sending the book from the UK. After emailing back and forth we all realized the book should have arrived already and must have been lost.
So Elizabeth very kindly sent another copy.
And you can probably guess what happened next. Within the next week both the first book (that was sent more than a month ago) and the second book (sent just the week before) arrived.
I don't know why it took more than a month for the first book to get here. But because of that mixup I wound up with two copies of this fantastic book. And, so I could pass the crafty goodness onto another crafter, Elizabeth very kindly agreed to let me give the second copy away here!
So the USPS's mixup is going to be someone's lucky gain. One reader can win the second copy I have.
There's just one catch. Since no one expected the first book to ever show up, Elizabeth was kind enough to also sign the second book with an inscription to me. So the book you will win has an inscription to me. But if you don't mind that, and would just like the opportunity to win a fantastic book on quilling then by all means enter!
The book has 60 different designs that manage to cover a variety of occasions and holidays (new baby, graduation, Christmas, and Halloween to name just a few) all within the theme of birds, bugs, and butterflies.
The entire book is filled with fantastic close up photography that clearly shows each step. And it even includes some templates!
There is also a fantastic section on basic techniques, tools, and resources. So this book isn't just for experienced quillers, it would be perfect for someone who's curious and would like to give quilling a try.
Giveaway Rules:
- You must be a follower, or become a follower of MegaCrafty.
- The giveaway is open to readers worldwide.
The giveaway is open until 11:59 pm EST on April 18th 2012. I will pick a winner using random.org and announce it in a new post on April 19th.
To Enter: This Giveaway is Now Closed- please visit this post to see the winner.
- Leave a comment on THIS post.
- If you do not have an email in your profile be sure to leave it in your comment.
Good Luck!
What a beautiful book and thanks for being so generous to share it with your readers. I have relatives in England who use this quilling technique yet haven't tried it myself. I'd love to learn! thanks from Holly @www.abakershouse.com
ReplyDeleteI love quilling and wish I sometimes had more time for it--this would be wonderful inspiration! Please include me in your giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Would love to win this book. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome that you would be willing to give away this awesome book. I'd love to win it, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have these awesome books. So I want to be lucky as you are and I'm entering this give away.
ReplyDeletedakengine@yahoo.com
Oh the fun that this book would bring... Thank you for being willing to share it.
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ReplyDeleteIts a wonderful gift u have for arranged. I hope I win it.
With regards,
Neha
http://parabnehas.blogspot.com/
parabn17@gmail.com
Exciting! I am just learning to quill and would love to win a great how-to book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giveaway.Would love to have this book.
ReplyDeleterashida_td@hotmail.com
What a great looking book! I am just learning to quill, and I'm sure this would come in handy. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis would be such a great win. I am new to quilling and I am looking for all the tips I can get. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYea! something else to do while i'm off my feet!
ReplyDeleteShirley said:
ReplyDeleteThis is something I would love to learn how to do. I sure would love to win this book.
Great Inspiration. I wish I can win this book.Jasmeet email: jasmeet_kohli@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this book!
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I'm completely rookie in quilling, and i love it! ivna72@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn this I have bought a few supplies to give it a try but I think I need this book! I just need a push in the right direction to get me going. Look so much like fun to me.
ReplyDeleteI love quilling and have been doing a little bit here and there, but have wanted to do some butterflies for my daughter's room! So cool!
ReplyDeletewolfe.lindsey at gmail dot com
Meg,
ReplyDeleteI also entered Ann's giveaway, but of course did not with the book.
I do not care that is is inscribed to you at all, I just really want this book.
Thank you,
teddie_grams@hotmail.com
I also tried to win this book earlier! Lucky you for winning, and thanks for sharing the bonus book!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog (via Google Reader... if that counts...).
msgould_ams (at) hotmail (dot) com
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this book!!! I saw you via one pretty thing and just loved your blog!!!!
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Meg,
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome book!
Maureen
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteWould love to learn this craft!
ReplyDeleteI follow. The book looks amazing. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteemileenreynolds@yahoo.com
I’ve always wanted to learn this and in my country it’s so hard to get materials like this. Would be such a blessing to receive this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteenilorac.lam@gmail.com
Oh, I want it! My friend does quilling and I've always wanted to give it a try. But she lives in another state so I can't just sit down with her to do it. This book just might give me the nudge I need to try it on my own!
ReplyDeletelisamerkley at gmail dot com
Oh, I really wanted to learn how to do this! I've seen it on Pinterest & on peoples blogs & it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteshannonquinn10@gmail.com
Looks like a really cute book, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to learn quilling!! It looks like such a cool paper technique!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, I would love this book!
ReplyDeleteVery cool-I have always been fascinated with quilling ang would love to try it.
ReplyDeleteI have been interested in learning about quilling. It is beautiful. Thank you for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteVenessa
I just started quilling last summer and even got my 10-year-old son on board at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI have long wanted to try quilling ... having this book would be the perfect motivation. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteJust found your site through PaperCraft -- I'd love the quilling book!
ReplyDeletehrhdeanne(@)yahoo.com
What a nice gesture. I have been quilling my way, with a cut out over the quilling, since 1973, and I still find new ideas in new books. I would love to add this book to my collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! Would love to win and add it to my collection.
ReplyDeleteI'm in that 'I want to give it a try' category....this book would be a wonderful treat, as well as a learning experience. Thanks for the chance to win it Meg...(aka 'Jan' to fit the inscription - LOL).
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
castle77atcomcast.net
love quilling only been doing it for a short time would love to learn more thanks for the chance
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely book!
ReplyDeletethank you!
brunettewithblueeyes[@]gmail[.]com
Wow, it is a blessing for us to have a chance to win this wonderful book, that will be a great book for me because just lately I start with quilling, and have a lot of practice to work it out the better job.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book on quilling and If I am not lucky enough to win it I would like the information on where I can purchase it. The peacock is something I would love to try and make.
ReplyDeleteambezine@yahoo.com
sounds wonderful! ezakly at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway!!! Would love to win this book. I have been quilling for some time but probably need this book to learn new things.
ReplyDeletenamajoshi@gmail.com
Wow, such a great giveaway! As someone who enjoys learning new crafts, I'm excited about the opportunity to win this quilling book. It's a stunning art form that allows for boundless creativity. And the fact that it's a Story writing Company giveaway makes it much more appealing. I can picture the stories and inspirations that could result from mastering quilling methods.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway! Winning a beautifully detailed quilling book sounds amazing. It's great to see such generosity, much like the support from Pakistan venture capital firms for new startups.
ReplyDeleteThis quilling book giveaway is a brilliant initiative, especially for those interested in exploring new creative horizons. Kudos for passing on the crafty goodness—it's like finding early stage investors in the world of quilling! 🌟
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